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.
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...
Drami Stepp
Jan 8, 2018
"1948 ~ 2018" Canton - Drami Lee Webb Stepp, 69, passed bravely and gently to her heavenly family on Monday, January 8, 2018 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice House in Winston Salem. She is now dancing in heaven with her loved ones. A native of Muskegon, Michigan, she was a daughter of the late Amos and Mabel...
Robert Simmons
Jan 6, 2018
Robert Edward "Eddy" Simmons, 70, of Candler, passed away on Saturday, January 6, 2018 at the John Keever Solace Center in Asheville. A native of Asheville, he was the son of James E. Simmons and the late Alma Hall Simmons. He graduated from Enka High School in 1965 and was a member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers...
Jo Smith
Jan 6, 2018
Canton - Jo Ann Henson Smith, 88, passed away on Saturday, January 6, 2018 at Silver Bluff Nursing Home. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Perry and Dixie Rogers Henson. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Frank Smith and a grandson, Scotty Smith, both who...
Jeffrey Scott
Jan 4, 2018
Canton - Jeffrey Lane Scott, 57, passed away on Thursday, January 4, 2018 at his residence. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, he was the son of Lois Carver Scott and the late Reverend Jack Millard Scott, Sr. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Jack M. Scott, Jr. Jeffrey was a member...
Roy Dills, Sr.
Jan 3, 2018
ROY LEE DILLS, SR. "Loving Husband, Father and Grandfather" Waynesville, Roy Lee Dills, Sr., age 82, of Children Street, passed away on Wednesday, January 3, 2018 at his residence. A lifelong resident of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Hubert and Laura Gibson Dills and was also preceded in death by his wife, Gladys...
Ethan James
Jan 3, 2018
"Beloved Son" Iron Station, North Carolina - Ethan Kelly James blessed our family and this world by his arrival on January 3, 2018, at 3:36 am. Nearly seven hours later, our precious Ethan passed peacefully from his Daddy's arms into those of his Heavenly Father. During his life, both inside the womb and then in the warmth...
Loretta Gaddy
Jan 2, 2018
"1950 ~ 2018" Canton - Loretta Smathers Gaddy 67, passed into the arms of Jesus her Savior on January 2, 2018 at her residence. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late George H. "Buddy" and Anna Belle Mathis Smathers. She was a member of Dutch Cove Baptist Church and...
Roger Chambers
Jan 2, 2018
Canton - Roger Dale Chambers, 65, passed away on Tuesday, January 2, 2018 at his residence. A native of Haywood County, he was the son of Doris Jean Parks Chambers of Canton and the late Oscar Cornelius Chambers, Jr. Roger was a 1970 graduate of Pisgah High School and attended North Carolina State University where he received...
Ted Reiter
Jan 1, 2018
Ted Marshall Reiter, age 82, died on Monday, January 1, 2018 at Haywood Lodge and Retirement Center in Waynesville. Born in Youngstown, Ohio, Ted was the son of the late Homer and Ruth Marshall Reiter. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Marshall Reiter, and sister, Diane Petersen. Ted was a...
Blanche Grimsley
Jan 1, 2018
"1928 ~ 2018" Asheville - Blanche Edna Worley Grimsley, 89, passed away on January 1, 2018 at Memorial Campus of Mission Hospitals. A native of Clay County, she was a daughter of the late Elisha and Janie Stamey Southerland. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Johnny Worley, who died...
Anna Simpson
Dec 30, 2017
"Loving Mother & Grandmother" Asheville, Anna Mae Stephens Simpson, passed away on Saturday, December 30, 2017 at Care Partners Solace Center. Born in Portsmouth, Virginia, she moved to Coral Gables in 1952 and lived there for 62 years. She was a long time member of Coco Plum Women's Club and Coral Gables Garden Club. Anna is survived...
Calvin Alvarez
Dec 30, 2017
"Loving Husband" Hot Springs, Calvin G. Alvarez, 74, passed away on Saturday, December 30, 2017 at his residence near Max Patch in North Carolina. A native of Jacksonville, Florida, Calvin was the son of the late Bernard Valenti Alvarez and Josephine Fleming Trantham. Calvin earned his PhD from the University of Florida and served in the Air...
Larry Young
Dec 30, 2017
"Loving Husband, Father, Grandfather" Waynesville, Larry David Young, 72, passed away on Saturday, December 30, 2017 at Memorial Mission Hospital. A native of Jackson County, he was the son of Paul Young and the late Lorise Long. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Hilda McGoldrick and two brothers, Bobby Young and Homer Lanning. Larry...
Elsie Randolph
Dec 29, 2017
"Loving Mother" Waynesville, Elsie May Wyckoff Tine Reinhard Randolph of Waynesville, NC, went to be with the Lord on December 29, 2017. Elsie, "El," was born on March 27, 1925 to Frederick Raymond Wyckoff and Ruth Cole Wyckoff in Neshanic, New Jersey. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her sisters, Ruth Wyckoff...
Joey Mcclure
Dec 29, 2017
Joey McClure, 57, of the Erwin Hills Community, passed away on Rice Pinnacle Wolf Branch Trail in Bent Creek while doing what he loved - mountain biking with his brother. He lived in the Erwin Hills community his entire life. He was a graduate of Clyde A. Erwin High School and AB Tech and was currently employed at Eaton...
Ralph Mathis
Dec 28, 2017
"Loving Husband, Father and Grandfather" Waynesville, Ralph Robert Mathis, age 92, passed away on Thursday, December 28, 2017 at Autumn Care. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Robert Leroy and Sarah Lanning Mathis. He was also preceded in death by five sisters, Ruby Parker, Edna Ledford, Roena Smith,...
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