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.
Rebecca Henry
Dec 4, 2017
"1954 - 2017" Waynesville - Rebecca Ann Smathers Henry, 63, passed away on Monday, December 4, 2017 at The Homestead. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, she was a daughter of the late David Lawrence and Velda Walton Smith Smathers. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John Farris...
Ronald Downs
Dec 4, 2017
"Friend to All" Candler, As we approach this holiday season of Christmas we give thanks for the life of a beloved husband, father, brother and friend, Ronald Eugene Downs. Ronnie, age 64, passed away on Monday, December 4, 2017 surrounded by his loving family. Ronnie's faith and courage allowed him to minister to the many friends and...
Catherine Messer
Dec 3, 2017
"1924 - 2017" Asheville - Rachael Catherine Worley Messer, 93, passed away Sunday, December 3, 2017 at Pisgah Manor Health Care Center. A lifelong resident of Buncombe County, she was a daughter of the late Ira A. and Annie Mae Wilson Worley. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Lewis Hardin...
Judy King
Dec 3, 2017
"Loving Mother & Grandmother" Clyde, Judy Dianne King, age 69, passed away on Sunday, December 3, 2017 at Care Partners Solace Center. Judy was the daughter of the late Rex Eugene and Lucille Scoggins Stroud, in addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her brother, Bobby Stroud; and sister, Joyce Cook. Judy was a...
Michael Stouffer
Dec 2, 2017
Maggie Valley, Michael Anthony Stouffer passed away Saturday, December 2 while exercising in Waynesville, North Carolina at the age of 78 to be delivered to Our Heavenly Father. He is preceded in death by Dan Stoufer (Father), Vesta Stoufer (Mother) and Patrick Stouffer (brother). Michael was born in St. Petersburg, Florida on June 21, 1939. He moved...
Betty Woody
Dec 1, 2017
Betty Jo Mason Woody, 83, of Asheville, passed away on Friday, December 1, 2017 at the Keever Solace Center. She was a daughter of the late Herbert and Glada Henson Mason. She worked at American Enka for 20 years and co-owned Style Rite Hair Fashions were she was also a stylist. Betty was a member of Starnes Cove Baptist...
Robert Stephens
Dec 1, 2017
"Loving Husband and Brother" Waynesville, Robert Louis Stephens, 67, of the Jonathan Creek Community, passed away on Friday, December 01, 2017 at his residence. A native of Halifax County, Virginia, he was a longtime resident of Haywood County. He was the son of the late Robert Richard and Edna Mae Clute Stephens and was also preceded in...
Doris Ward
Dec 1, 2017
DORIS ANNETTE CLINE WARD 99, of Asheville, NC, passed away Friday, December 1, 2017, at Pisgah Valley Retirement Center, Candler, NC. She was born June 28, 1918 in Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada, the daughter of Carl Gordon and Esther Valerie (Hansenburg) Cline. A graduate of the University of Toronto's Victoria College, with a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1940,...
Shufford Wells
Nov 28, 2017
Canton - Shufford Garland Wells, age 84, passed away on Tuesday, November 28, 2017 at his residence. A native of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Garland and Geneva Mease Wells. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Marshall Kimsey Wells and a sister, Clara Wilson. Shufford was...
Donald Bennett
Nov 27, 2017
"Will be missed by all" Waynesville, Donald "Duck" Bennett, age 71, passed away on Monday, November 27, 2017 at The Homestead. A native of Haywood County he was the son of the late Phillip and Mable Sheehan Bennett. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a step-son, James "Tony" Scarboro. Donald retired after...
Libbie Stines
Nov 25, 2017
Libbie Allen Stines "Beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother, and Friend" Canton - At this season of Thanksgiving, we give thanks for the life of a very beloved lady, Libbie Lou Allen Stines. Libbie, age 86, passed away in the early morning hours of Saturday, November 25, 2017 at her residence following a period of declining health. Libbie grew...
Pamela Mccracken
Nov 25, 2017
"Loving Mother" Waynesville, Pamela Jean McCracken, age 59, passed away on Saturday, November 25, 2017 at Memorial Mission Hospital. A native of Baltimore, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late John Way McCracken and Dorothy Kingsmore McCracken. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her son, Michael P. Meushaw. Pam is survived...
Ronald Freeman
Nov 24, 2017
"1936 - 2017" Maggie Valley, Ronald Edward Freeman, age 81, passed away on Friday, November 24, 2017 at Maggie Valley Nursing Home and Rehabilitation. A native of Reidsville, North Carolina he was the son of the late John Moten and Louise Love Freeman. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a brother, Bill...
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...
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