Obituaries
Recent obituaries in North Carolina
The obituaries in the North Carolina Area reflect the region's diverse population, featuring individuals from a variety of ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds. Some were pioneers in their fields, while others dedicated their lives to community service or philanthropy. Their stories serve as a reminder of the richness and complexity North Carolina's history and identity.
Junior Smathers
Jan 23, 2018
"A Gentle Man" Canton - Robert Woody "Junior" Smathers, 56, of the Dutch Cove community, passed away on Tuesday, January 23, 2018 at Haywood Regional Medical Center. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Woody and Barbara Smathers. He was a 1979 graduate of Pisgah High School and a...
Ella Fisher
Jan 22, 2018
"Loving Wife and Mother" Clyde, North Carolina, Ella Ethelyene Silver Fisher, age 83, passed away on Monday, January 22, 2018 at Silver Bluff Nursing Home. A native of Yancey County, North Carolina, Ella was the daughter of the late James Vernon and Gladys Ray Silver. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her...
Reva Bishop
Jan 20, 2018
Reva Beatrice Bishop, 89, of Leicester, passed away on Tuesday, January 30, 2018. A native of Asheville, she was the daughter of the late John and Helen Corn Ingle. She will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and sister. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Bishop; 2 brothers and...
Frank Teneriello
Jan 19, 2018
"Frankie" Waynesville, Frank Thomas Teneriello, age 49, passed away on Friday, January 19, 2018 at his residence. A native of Boston, Massachusetts, he was the son of Salvatore Frank and Alice Sullivan Teneriello, of Naples, Florida. Frank was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Thomas and Marie Sullivan; and paternal grandparents, Frank and Emma Teneriello. Frank...
Christine Littrell
Jan 19, 2018
Christine Farmer Littrell "1945 -2018" Canton - Christine Farmer Littrell, 72, passed away on Friday, January 19, 2018 at The Homestead of Clyde. Christine lived in Haywood County most of her life. She was the daughter of the late Marion and Effie Mae Frizzell Farmer. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by A...
William Tucker
Jan 19, 2018
Maggie Valley, William Ralph Tucker, age 82, went to be with the Lord on Friday, January 19, 2018 at Maggie Valley Nursing Home & Rehabilitation Center. He was a native of Toledo, OH and a member of Ratcliffe Cove Baptist Church of Waynesville, NC. He is survived by his wife, Donna Blanton Tucker, of Waynesville; a daughter,...
Deborah Mcminn
Jan 17, 2018
Deborah Jean McMinn, 61, of Hendersonville passed away on Wednesday, January 17, 2018. She was the daughter of the late Bobby and Mary Rogers. Most of her life was spent in Buncombe County where she attended TC Roberson High School. She is survived by her husband, Tom; three children, Allen (Kim) McMinn, Megan (Junior) Blythe, and Holly (Chris) Worsham;...
Gael Louro
Jan 17, 2018
Waynesville, Gael A. Louro, 82, passed away on Wednesday, January 17, 2018 at Pisgah Manor Health Care. No local services are planned. The care of Ms. Louro has been entrusted to Wells Funeral Homes and an online memorial register is available at "Obituaries" at www.wellsfuneralhome.com
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Doris Cochran
Jan 16, 2018
"1924 ~ 2018" Canton - Doris Elizabeth Edwards Cochran, 93, passed away on Tuesday, January 16, 2018 at Silver Bluff Nursing Home. A native of Clarksville, Georgia, she was a daughter of the late Stanhope Eugene and Ila Green Allen Edwards. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Hoyt and Jack...
Frances Ferguson
Jan 16, 2018
"Wonderful Mother" Waynesville, Frances "Fran" Katherine Ferguson, 83, on Tuesday January 16, 2018 it was a beautiful, brisk day in the mountains of Western North Carolina, a place that Fran felt blessed to call home. It was here that Fran, lovingly known to her family as "Tootie", passed away with comfort, peace and grace, surrounded by those...
Catherine Ledford
Jan 16, 2018
"Loving Mother" Hot Springs, Catherine Justice Ledford, age 80, passed away on Tuesday, January 16, 2018 at Smoky Mountain Rehabilitation Center. Born in Madison County, she was the daughter of the late Edgar and Thelma Lindsey Justice and was also preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Foye Ledford, who died in 2017; a son,...
Charles Frady
Jan 15, 2018
"In Loving Memory" Waynesville, Charles Wesley Frady, age 88, passed away on Monday, January 15, 2018 at Pigeon Valley Assisted Living. Charles was a native of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Robert Howard and Clara Belle Davis Frady. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Ina Hyatt...
Tommy Brooks
Jan 15, 2018
"Loving Husband, Father and Grandfather" Waynesville, Tommy Brooks, age 81, passed away on Monday, January 15, 2018 at Haywood Regional Medical Center. A native of Jackson County and a longtime resident of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Roy and Marietta Jones Brooks. He was preceded in death by his wife of 58 years,...
Johnny Peterson
Jan 15, 2018
Johnny Gus Peterson, 91, of Asheville, died Monday, January 15, 2018. He was born in Asheville on June 8, 1926 to the late Gus and Mary DeMille Peterson. In January of 1943 he graduated from Lee H. Edwards, he then worked at Postal Accounts before joining the Army Air Force during World War II and serving in the U.S....
Freda Edmonds
Jan 14, 2018
Freda Mae McCall Edmonds, 87, of Mills River, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 14, 2018. She was born in Bryson City, NC to the late Dewey and Freda Gunter McCall. She and her late husband, Clifford, owned Sweeten Creek Cottages. Freda was a member of the Biltmore Church of God. In addition to her...
Samuel Parris
Jan 14, 2018
"1952 - 2018" Clyde, Samuel Lester Parris, age 65, passed away on Sunday, January 14, 2018 at Haywood Regional Medical Center. A native of Haywood County he was the son of the late Robert and Nora Cagle Parris. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by two sons, Caleb and Cody Parris. He is...
Mike Singleton
Jan 13, 2018
"1938 ~ 2018" Canton - Michael Larry "Mike" Singleton, 79, passed away on Saturday, January 13, 2018 surrounded by family. A native of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Ray and Mary Singleton Harbin and was preceded in death by his wife, Linda Moore Singleton. Mike served in the United States Air Force overseas...
Judith Pennyfeather
Jan 13, 2018
"Loving Mother" Waynesville, Judith Rhodarmer Pennyfeather, age 68, passed away on Saturday, January 13, 2018 at The Homestead. A native of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Brown and Vena Mae Rathbone Rhodarmer and was also preceded in death by her husband, James A. Pennyfeather, who died in 2015. Judith enjoyed reading her Bible,...
Elira Bego-Cardoso
Jan 12, 2018
For reasons far beyond our earthly understanding, Heaven gained the sweetest of angels on Friday, January 12, 2018. Elira Bego-Cardoso came into this world on February 13, 2004 and immediately began capturing hearts. A gifted musician, talented scholar and beautiful spirit, Elira was loved by family and friends who surrounded her with the joy and admiration she...
Sue Robinson
Jan 10, 2018
"Loving Mother and Friend to Many" Waynesville, Sue Mason Robinson, 74, passed away on Wednesday, January 10, 2018 at her residence. Sue was born in Jackson County, the daughter of the late Harry and Edna Barnes Mason and was also preceded in death by a brother, Thomas Mason and grandson, Ryan Lee Robinson. Sue retired from Evergreen...
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