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.
Wanda Farmer
Nov 21, 2017
Canton - Wanda Lee Farmer, age 76, passed away on Tuesday, November 21, 2017 at Pisgah Manor Health Care Center in Candler. A native of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Cecil and Laila Rogers. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Reeves Everett Farmer, in 2008; one...
Ralph Johnson
Nov 19, 2017
Ralph Eugene Johnson, 97, of Candler, passed away on Sunday, November 19, 2017 at his home. He was born in Greeneville, TN on April 24, 1920 to the late Bulo and Ruth Ricker Johnson. He retired from Dave Steel Company in 1985 after working for them 35 years. He was a member of Liberty Baptist Church. In addition to...
Jesse Burnette
Nov 18, 2017
"Avid Hunter & Fisherman" Canton - Jesse Howard Burnette, 94, passed away on Saturday, November 18, 2017 at Silver Bluff Nursing Home. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, he was a son of Ellis Fulton and Terry Smathers Burnett. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Joseph Max Burnette and George Fulton Burnett; and...
Judy Palmer
Nov 17, 2017
"Loving Sister" Waynesville, Judy Elaine Palmer, 57, passed away on Friday, November 17, 2017 at Harris Regional Hospital. Judy was born in Haywood County, daughter of the late Thomas Alvin and Georgia Mae Moody Palmer and was also preceded in death by a brother, Max Palmer. She was a former employee of HVO. Judy is survived by...
Mary Hall
Nov 15, 2017
Canton - Mary Rhea Hall, age 67, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend passed away peacefully at her residence on Wednesday, November 15, 2017 following a courageous battle with cancer. Mary was born in Pasadena, Texas to her late parents Robert Duckett Rhea and Hortense Holtzclaw Belt. She was a 1970 graduate of Pisgah High School...
Catherine Ballard
Nov 14, 2017
"1945 - 2017" Candler - Catherine Allen Ballard, 72, passed away on Tuesday, November 14, 2017 at John F. Keever Solace Center. A native of Buncombe County, she was a daughter of the late Chester Elsworth "Nub" and Hazel Dehart Allen. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Vickey Warren; step-son,...
Pauline Kistler
Nov 14, 2017
"Loving Wife, Mother and Grandmother" Waynesville, Pauline B. Kistler, 91, passed away on Tuesday, November 14, 2017 at The Homestead. A native of Charleston, West Virginia, she was a prior resident of Port Charlotte, Florida and had resided in Haywood County for the past 15 years. She was the daughter of the late Albert and Maggie Skiens...
Patricia Milner
Nov 12, 2017
"Devoted Daughter and Friend" Charlotte, Patricia Rae Milner, age 69, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, November 12, 2017 in Charlotte. A native of Haywood County she was the daughter of Edith Tate Milner, of Waynesville, and the late Newman Ray Milner. Patricia was a 1966 graduate of Crabtree Iron Duff High School, and was one of the...
Stuart Nanney
Nov 11, 2017
"Papaw" Clyde, Stuart A. Nanney, 82, went home to be with his Lord on Saturday, November 11, 2017 after a three-year battle with a rare cancer. He was the son of the late Thomas Roland and Carrie Lee Owenby Nanney of Bald Mountain, Buncombe County. He was preceded in death by six brothers; Amiel, Otto, Alfred, Clifford...
Beatrice Sutton
Nov 11, 2017
Waynesville - Beatrice Mae Messer Sutton, 90, passed away on Saturday, November 11, 2017, at The Homestead after spending the last few years being cared for by the special staff at Maggie Valley Nursing & Rehabilitation. The family wishes to extend a special thanks to the wonderful people of both facilities. Bea was born in Haywood County...
Belinda Hamlin
Nov 10, 2017
"Loving Wife and Mother" Candler, Belinda Fountain Hamlin, age 51, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, November 10, 2017 at Haywood Regional Medical Center. A native of Georgia and a resident of Buncombe County since 1991 she was the daughter of the late John Fountain. Belinda was a Paramedic with Haywood County Emergency Medical Services for 12 years....
Nellie Cagle
Nov 6, 2017
"Dedicated Christian Lady" Waynesville, Nellie Carver Cagle, age 97, passed away to her heavenly home on Monday, November 6, 2017 at The Homestead. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County she was the last living child of thirteen children born to Oliver and Tina Sutton Carver. Nellie retired from the Quality Control Department of Dayco Corporation....
William Gaddy
Nov 6, 2017
"1937 ̶ 2017" Waynesville, William Bruce "Bill" Gaddy, age 80, passed away on Monday, November 6, 2017 at Autumn Care Nursing Home. A native of Haywood County he was the son of the late Joe Turner and Edna Clark Gaddy. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a brother, Charles Gaddy. Bill retired...
Carolyn Inman
Nov 5, 2017
"October 25, 1940 - November 5, 2017" Waynesville, Carolyn Thomasine Byrd Inman, 77, left her earthly home to meet her Heavenly Father on Sunday, November 5, 2017. She passed quietly and peacefully at Stone Creek Health and Rehabilitation in Asheville. Carolyn was the daughter of the late Frank and Jessie Byrd of Waynesville. In addition to her...
Ronald Fredrickson
Nov 5, 2017
Ronald C. Fredrickson, 79, of Candler, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 5, 2017. He was a son of the late Raymond Paul Fredrickson and Alta J. Bramer Fredrickson. He served in the US Army. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Betty. A graveside Service will be held at...
Wilburn Holland
Nov 5, 2017
Canton - Wilburn Van Holland, 87, passed away into eternal life and the presence of his Lord, early on Sunday morning November 5, 2017 at his residence. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, he was a son of the late Vincent H. Holland and Daisy Shook Holland Heatherly. In addition to his parents, he was...
Ernest Summey
Nov 5, 2017
Canton - Ernest Lee "Boney" Summey, 54, of the North Canton Community passed away on Sunday, November 5, 2017 at Asheville Specialty Hospital. He was the son of Geneva Brown Summey of Canton and the late Jim Summey. He was employed with Evergreen Packaging with 27 years of service and was a member of the North Canton...
Charles Hall, Sr.
Oct 31, 2017
Canton - Charles Roy Hall, Sr., age 76, passed away the morning of October 31, 2017 from several health complications. A native of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Charlie and Willie Mae Hall. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Ralph Hall and daughter-in-law, Cathy Ann Hall....
Mayor Walker
Oct 30, 2017
"A Dedicated Public Servant" Clyde - On Monday evening of October 30, 2017, our community lost a dedicated public servant, Mayor Jerry Edwin Walker of Clyde. Mayor Walker passed away peacefully at The Homestead following a period of declining health. Jerry was proud to claim Clyde as his lifelong residence. He was a son of the late...
Johnnie Crawford
Oct 29, 2017
"Loving Father" Iron Duff Community, Johnnie Nile Crawford, age 81, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, October 29, 2017 at Memorial Mission Hospital. A native of Haywood County he was the son of the late Ned and Emma Dotson Crawford. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Clara Pless Crawford who died...
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