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.

Kenneth Hannah
Feb 16, 2018
"Loving Husband, Father & Papaw" Canton, Kenneth Earl Hannah, age 89, passed away on Friday, February 16, 2018 at The Homestead. A native of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Andy and Naomi Sisk Hannah. On Friday evening, Earl was reunited with the love of his life, Catherine, in beautiful Beulah Land whom he...
Randall Henson
Feb 15, 2018
1958 - 2018 Canton- Randall Allen "Randy" Henson, 59, passed away on February 15, 2018 at his residence. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, he was the son of Charles Robert "Bob" of Hiawassee, Georgia and Betty Jean Rhinehart Henson of Canton. In addition to his parents, he is survived by a sister, Lisa Henson...
Mildred Gregory
Feb 14, 2018
A friend to all Canton - Mildred Medlin Gregory, 93, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 14, 2018. Mildred was born on June 19, 1924 in Stephens County, GA to Eulaila Pierce Medlin and Grover Medlin. She married Charles B. Gregory of Canton, in 1953 Mildred was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Burton Gregory, who...
Danny Morgan
Feb 13, 2018
"1949 ~ 2018" Candler - Danny Lemar Morgan, 68, passed away on Tuesday, February 13, 2018 at John F. Keever Solace Center. A native of Buncombe County, he was a son of Margaret Amanda Payne Morgan and the late John Roland Morgan. Danny was a United States Army veteran having served in Germany during the Vietnam War....
Randy Pope
Feb 13, 2018
"1958 - 2018" Canton - Randy Carroll Pope, 59, passed away on Tuesday, February 13, 2018. A native of Haywood County, he was a son of the late Donald Nelson Hooper and Barbara Ann Smathers Pope. Randy was a United States Marine veteran having received his military training in Parris Island and stationed in Guam for two...
Lucille Williams
Feb 13, 2018
Lucille Stepp Williams Loving Mother, Grandmother and Great-grandmother Canton - Lucille Stepp Williams, 83, passed away on Tuesday, February 13, 2018 at her residence surrounded by her daughters. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late George and Elsie Inman Stepp. She was also preceded in death by her husband...
Patricia Bradley
Feb 12, 2018
"1940 ~ 2018" Canton - Patricia "Pat" Fish Bradley, 77, passed away on Monday, February 12, 2018 at CarolinaEast Health System in New Bern. A native of Haywood County, she was a daughter of the late C. C. "Bill" and Allie Gaddis Fish. Pat's professional career began as a licensed practical nurse at Midway Medical Center, where...
Judy Morgan
Feb 11, 2018
"Loving Mother" Waynesville, Judy Cogdill Morgan, 82, passed away on Sunday, February 11, 2018 at Smoky Mountain Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Born in Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Hershel and Beulah Ledbetter Cogdill. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, A.D. Wingate; her second husband, Alfred...
Glenna Hill
Feb 10, 2018
Glenna M. Hill "Loving Wife, Mother & Grandmother" Canton - Glenna Miller Hill, 91, went to be with the Lord, surrounded by her family, on Saturday, February 10, 2018 at Haywood Regional Medical Center. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, she was a daughter of the late W. Jesse and Dora Crawford Miller. In addition...
James Stanley
Feb 8, 2018
"Loving Father" Waynesville, James Walter Stanley, age 68, passed away on Thursday, February 8, 2018 at the VA Medical Center in Asheville. A native of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Carl and Nellie Aldridge Stanley and was also preceded in death by a sister, Peggy Brown. Walter was a US Army veteran of...
Benjamin James
Feb 8, 2018
"Loving Husband, Father, Grandfather" Clyde, Benjamin "Karlisle" James, 94, passed away on Thursday, February 8, 2018 at Haywood Regional Medical Center. Karlisle was a native and life-long resident of Haywood County and was the son of the late Benjamin and Monnie Ann McCracken James. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife,...
Wallace Jones
Feb 7, 2018
"Loving Father and Grandfather" Waynesville, Wallace James Jones, age 88, passed away on Wednesday, February 7, 2018 at Haywood Regional Medical Center. Born in Haywood County, he was the son of the late Willie Blaine and Lesa Whitmire Jones. In addition his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Estella June Scates Jones, who died...

Albert Rhodes
Feb 6, 2018
"1920 ~ 2018" Clyde - Albert Henry Rhodes, age 97, passed away on Tuesday, February 6, 2018 at the VA Medical Center in Asheville. A native of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Frances Nelson Downs and was also preceded in death by a son, Roger Henry Rhodes. He was a retired United States...
Gail Green
Feb 5, 2018
"1938 ~ 2018" Canton - Gail Ann Green, 79, passed away on Monday, February 5, 2018 at John F. Keever Solace Center in Asheville. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, she was a daughter of the late Dewey Silas and Myrtle McMahan Green. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two...
Margaret Brockmiller
Feb 5, 2018
"Beloved Teacher" Waynesville, Margaret "Margie" Brockmiller, 74, passed away February. 5, 2018 in Maggie Valley, North Carolina from a rare form of cancer. Margie received degrees from the University of Tennessee and Florida Atlantic University. An educator for 35 years, she retired in 1998 as Principal of Lincoln Elementary in Palm Beach County, Florida. Her aspiration was...
William Penley
Feb 4, 2018
William "Carroll" Penley, 88, of Asheville passed away on Sunday, February 4, 2018 after a long struggle with dementia. He was the son of the late Eugene and Ruby Brigman Penley. After graduating from Weaverville High School, he attended Asheville Biltmore College. During the Korean War he served in the US Army and went on to retire from the...
Paul Leatherwood
Feb 3, 2018
"Avid Fisherman" Waynesville, Paul Elmer Leatherwood, age 94, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 3, 2018 with his family by his side at Haywood Regional Medical Center. Paul was born in Del Rio, Tennessee to the late Clarance and Della Ramsey Leatherwood. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Ted and...
Barbara Wise
Feb 2, 2018
"Loving Wife, Mother and Grandmother"" Candler - Barbara Sue Pressley Wise, age 79, passed away on Friday, February 2, 2018 at CarePartners Solace Center in Asheville. Barbara was the daughter of the late Marvin and Virginia Kinsland Pressley. Barbara was a retired cosmetologist and was of Methodist faith. She is survived by her husband of 57 years,...
Pastor Reynolds
Feb 2, 2018
Pastor Ted Reynolds "Loving Husband, Father and Grandfather" Canton - Pastor Ted Rondell Reynolds, age 74, passed away on Friday, February 2, 2018 at CarePartners Solace Center in Asheville. A native of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Jess James Reynolds and Ella Mae Summey Reynolds. Pastor Ted was a member of Pisgah Freewill...
Barbara Kimble
Feb 2, 2018
"Angel of God" Waynesville, Barbara Batchelor Kimble, age 87, passed away on Friday, February 2, 2018 at The Homestead. Barbara was a native of Hughes, Arkansas, she had lived in Haywood County since 1979, moving from Orlando, Florida. She was the daughter of the late James Floyd and Sarah Ruth Austin Batchelor. Barbara attended Georgia Business Institute....
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