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.
Gail Johnson
Jul 16, 2024
Maggie Valley, Barbara "Gail" Jones Johnson, age 82, passed away on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, at home with her family by her side.
A native of Florida and a resident of Maggie Valley since 1976, she was the daughter of the late Ladon James and Zama Lazelle Granger Jones; in addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her...
Carolyn Gunter Davis
Jul 16, 2024
Carolyn Gunter Davis, 91, of the Candler Community, passed away on July 16, 2024. She was born on February 1, 1933, in Tennessee.
Private services will be held.
The care of Ms. Davis has been entrusted to Wells Funeral Home of Candler.
Hal Emile Alexander
Jul 15, 2024
Hal Emile Alexander, 73, peacefully passed away on July 15, 2024, after battling cancer while living at Brookdale Asheville Overlook. He was born an only child on October 31, 1950, to the late Emile and Jennie Hipps Alexander of Majestic Avenue, Asheville NC.
In addition to his parents, he is also preceded in death by his grandfather Jim Hipps also known...
Edwin Eldridge Goodson
Jul 15, 2024
Edwin Eldridge Goodson, 85, passed away Monday, July 15, 2024, at his residence in Candler. He was born on February 25, 1939, in Buncombe County to the late Eldridge George and Leila Moore Goodson.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his daughters, Rhonda Gail Rose, and Pamela Darlene McAllister; grandson; Joseph “Joey” Goodson, Chuck Webster; as...
Barbara Ann Green
Jul 15, 2024
Barbara Ann Green, 81 of the Bethel Community, passed away on July 15, 2024. She was born on January 26, 1943, and throughout her life, she touched the hearts of many with her kind and gentle spirit. Barbara is reunited in heaven with her parents, John & Geneva Clour, and her husband, Jack Green, Sr. who passed away in 2014.
Barbara...
Frances "Fran" Burgin
Jul 14, 2024
In the early morning hours of July 14, 2024, Frances Howell Burgin joined the Lord and her husband Bill in heaven.
A lifelong and proud resident of Haywood County, Fran was raised in Canton at Engadine with her parents, Glenn and Stella Howell. Both sides of her family have been in the Haywood County area since the late 1790’s. She graduated...
Howard C. Frisbee
Jul 14, 2024
Howard C. Frisbee, 81, a beloved member of the community, passed away on Sunday, July 14, 2024, at Care Partners Hospice Solace Center in Asheville. He was born on March 2, 1943, in Madison County to the late Samuel and Dovie Clubb Frisbee.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother Robert Frisbee and sister Lilly...
Jacqueline Gibson Warren
Jul 12, 2024
“God Said”
God saw you were getting tired, and a cure was not to be. So, He put his arms around you and whispered come to me. With tearful eyes we watched and saw you pass away. Although we loved you dearly, we could not make you stay. A golden heart stopped beating hard working hands at rest. God broke our...
Pamela Henry Jameson
Jul 10, 2024
Pamela Jameson, born on April 4, 1955, in Ohio, passed away on July 10, 2024, in Orangeburg, South Carolina, surrounded by family.
Pam dedicated 22 years of her life to the South Carolina Port Authority before retiring. Pamela will always be remembered for her love of playing cards, especially rummy, and her joy in cruising with friends and family. Her proudest...
Emogene M Powell
Jul 10, 2024
In loving memory of Emogene M Powell, who passed away on July 10, 2024. She was born on April 1, 1943.
Emogene's life was a tapestry woven with love and devotion to her family. She held a special place in her heart for her grandson Brody, whom she adored immensely. He was truly her Pride & Joy.
Emogene is reunited in eternal...
Charles Seifert Talman
Jul 9, 2024
Charles Seifert Talman, aged 84, passed away peacefully in Cosby, Tennessee on July 9, 2024. He was born on June 19, 1940, at Biltmore Hospital in Asheville, NC, to Dorothy Seifert Talman and Wesley Fleming Talman. Charles was preceded in death by his parents and his only sibling, Fleming Talman Jr.
Raised in Asheville, NC, Charles graduated from Lee Edwards High...
Catherine Jenkins Lowe
Jul 9, 2024
On the beautiful sunny morning of Tuesday, July 9, our sweet mother, Catherine Christine Jenkins Lowe, joined our father, Walker Earl Lowe, in heaven. Separated for only 20 days, they are now both safely home, hand in hand.
Catherine was born on May 19, 1941, in the White Oak community to Manson Vinson and Arbie Jenkins, graduated from Fines Creek School...
Jencie DeWeese Owen
Jul 8, 2024
Jencie DeWeese Owen, 85, of Canton passed away on, Monday, July 8, 2024, at her residence. She was born on July7, 1939, in Haywood County, to the late Jesse Hilton and Velda Christopher DeWeese.
In addition to her parents, she is also preceded in death by her grandson, Joshua Chambers.
Jencie was known for her kind heart and love for her family....
Martha Cooper Revis
Jul 8, 2024
Waynesville, Martha Cooper Revis, 81, passed away on July 8, 2024, at Mission Hospital. She was the daughter of the late Dewey and Laura Gunter Cooper. She is the wife of the late James Bobby Revis who died in 2005. She is also preceded in death by a sister, Betty Norman and a brother, Dewey Cooper, Jr.
Martha was employed by...
Judith Patton Rhinehart
Jul 8, 2024
Judith Patton Rhinehart, 94, passed away on July 8, 2024, at Silver Bluff Nursing Home.
She was a native of Haywood County and the daughter of the late James Benjamin and Hazel Crawford Patton, of Canton and the granddaughter of the late James Soloman and Rachel Kirkpatrick Patton and Thomas Narvel and Charlotte Stephenson Crawford all of Haywood County. She was...
Betty Wilson Ward
Jul 7, 2024
Betty Ward (nee Wilson), age 91 of Hendersonville, NC, passed away Sunday, July 7, 2024.
Born and raised in Canton, NC, she was the daughter of the late Reece & Legia (nee Burnett) Wilson. She was a 1951 graduate of Canton High School where she was a member of the National Honor Society. She graduated from Blanton’s Business College in Asheville...
Asavior Edward "Bubba" Kay
Jul 5, 2024
With heavy hearts, we announce the tragic passing of our beloved baby boy, Asavior Edward Kay “Bubba” who was taken from us to soon on July 5, 2024, at the tender age of 2, born on March 15, 2022.
He brought immeasurable joy and light into our lives with his kind heart, radiant smile, and sweet disposition. Though his time with...
Robert Joseph Dylewski
Jul 3, 2024
Robert Joseph Dylewski Sr., age 91, passed away on Wednesday, July 3, 2024, at Greens of Hendersonville.
A native of Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Thomas and Anna Krainski Dylewski. In addition to his parents, he is also proceeded in death by his loving wife of 68 years Mary Theresa Stasiulewicz Dylewski who passed this May. Bob was...
Ben McLain Burns
Jul 3, 2024
Ben McLain Burns (73) of Waynesville, NC passed away on July 3, 2024.
Ben was born in Auburn, AL in 1951 and grew up in Knoxville, TN during his youth and teenage years. He graduated from Bearden High School in 1969 then pursued higher education at Tennessee Tech University in Cookeville, TN, where he earned a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration...
Charles Allen Jenkins
Jul 3, 2024
Charles Allen Jenkins, a dedicated and beloved member of the Canton community, passed away on Wednesday, July 3, 2024, at Smoky Mountain Health & Rehabilitation. He was born on August 4, 1932, in Haywood County, North Carolina.
Charles led a remarkable life characterized by hard work and commitment. After graduating from Clyde High School in 1951, he went on to serve...
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