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.
Mary Inman
Sep 24, 2017
Mary Lu Phillips Inman, 68, of Candler, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 24, 2017. She was born in Conneaut, Ohio to the late Harland Paul and Sadie Pearl McConnaughey Phillips. Before moving to Candler, she and Wesley lived in Fruitland Park, FL for over 30 years. Mary had a true servant's heart and always wanted...
Polly Milner
Sep 23, 2017
"1955 - 2017" Waynesville, Polly "Beth" Morgan Milner, age 62, passed away on Saturday, September 23, 2017 at Haywood Regional Medical Center. A native of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Lucius B. Morgan, of Candler and Alice Enloe Morgan, of Haywood County. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by...
Frances Harn
Sep 23, 2017
"Humble Servant" Waynesville, Frances Plott Harn, age 87, passed away on Saturday, September 23, 2017 at her residence. A native and life-long resident of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Carl and Cora Cunningham. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James Fred Harn; a daughter, Martha Plott...
Dallas Davis
Sep 23, 2017
Canton - Dallas Davis, 88, passed away on Saturday, September 23, 2017 at his residence. A native of Jackson County, he was a son of the late Jarrett and Ollie Wykle Davis. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Emmadean Davis, who died in March of 2017; twin sons, Jeff and...
William Allen
Sep 22, 2017
WILLIAM ALLEN, III ASHEVILLE - William E. Allen, III, 73, of Ashe- ville, passed into eternal rest on Friday, September 22, 2017. A native of Ashe- ville, he was the son of the late William E. and Leola Frady Allen. He was a 1962 graduate of Biltmore High School. An avid fish- erman, he was a member of the...
Roger Ray
Sep 20, 2017
Roger Dale Ray, 64, died peacefully in his home surrounded by his wife and children in Candler, NC on Wednesday, September 20, 2017 after a courageous fight with cancer. A native of Asheville, he was the son of the late Claude Lee Ray and Lena Sue Ray. He enjoyed spending time with his family, looking after his dogs, writing...
Ruth Porter
Sep 19, 2017
"Loving Mother, Grandmother & Great-Grandmother" Waynesville, Ruth Wright Porter, age 91, passed away on Tuesday, September 19, 2017 at Haywood Lodge and Retirement Center. Born at the Sunburst Logging Camp, she was the daughter of the late Clifford and Mabel Sherrill Wright. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Bill Porter,...
Mabel Greene
Sep 18, 2017
"Loving Mother, Grandmother & Great-Grandmother" Gastonia, North Carolina, Mabel Sutton Greene, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 18, 2017 into the arms of her loving Lord. She was 102 years old and lived a full, happy life. Her last 2 years were spent joyfully at Morningside in Gastonia where she was loved and cared for, but her...
Linda Snipes
Sep 18, 2017
Canton, Linda Higdon Snipes, 75, passed away on Monday, September 18, 2017 at Mission Hospitals - Memorial Campus. A native of Macon County, she was the daughter of William Caswell and Helen Potts Higdon. She was a 1964 graduate of Western Carolina College. Linda was a teacher with the Haywood County Schools for 23 years and a...
Mary Brophy
Sep 17, 2017
April 26, 1930 - September 17, 2017 Mary Lorraine (Murnane) Brophy, 87, passed peacefully into eternal life on Sunday, September 17, 2017 at home in Waynesville, North Carolina. With her passing Mary is joyously reunited with her beloved husband John Brophy, her parents Timothy and Dorothy Murnane, her brother Frederick T. Murnane, and her lifelong friends Eileen...
Dr. Davis
Sep 16, 2017
"1935 ̶ 2017" Land O Lakes, Florida, Dr. James Kevin Davis, age 82, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 16, 2017 at the Hospice Unit of NC VA Medical Center in Asheville. A native of Seffner, Florida, he was the son of the late Julius Smith and Pearl Elizabeth Russell Davis. In addition to his parents he...
Lewis Lewis
Sep 16, 2017
Canton - Lewis Maurice Lewis, age 50, passed away on Saturday, September 16, 2017 at Haywood Regional Medical Center. A life-long resident of Haywood County, Lewis was the son of David Kenneth Lewis and Rebecca Case Queen. He was preceded in death by his brother, David William Lewis; maternal grandfather, Andy Case; paternal grandfather, Bill Lewis; paternal...
Kimberly Lopour
Sep 15, 2017
Clyde - Kimberly Rheneé Williams Lopour, age 56, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, September 15, 2017 at her home. Her family has great comfort and strength in knowing that Kimberly is at peace in her Heavenly Home. She was a lifelong resident of Haywood County. Kimberly was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Yoder and Loretta...
Naomi Hall
Sep 14, 2017
"1923 ̶ 2017" Fairview, Naomi Margaret Palmer Hall, age 93, passed away on Thursday, September 14, 2017 at Flesher's Fairview Health Center. A native of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Charles Cleveland and Effie Brock Palmer. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Vincent Hall who died...
Doris Miller
Sep 14, 2017
Doris Elledge Miller, 78, of Leicester, passed away on Thursday, September 14, 2017. A native of Asheville, she was the daughter of Floyd and Zennie Brown Elledge. Doris loved shopping, especially at the Flea Market on Saturdays. She was an amazing seamstress and loved spending time in her garden and canning. Her strong will helped her to build a...
Doris Dye
Sep 14, 2017
"Loving Mother" Waynesville - Doris Ogle Dye, age 98, passed away on Thursday, September 14, 2017 at Autumn Care of Waynesville. A native of Rockland County, New York, Doris was the daughter of the late Robert Carroll Ogle and Lillian Hicks Ogle. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Howard Spencer...
Thomas Ensley
Sep 12, 2017
Thomas T. "Tom" Ensley "1935 - 2017" Canton - Thomas Tweed Ensley, 81, passed away on Tuesday, September 12, 2017 at The Homestead. A native of Buncombe County, he was a son of the late Walter Scott and Sallie Kate Tweed Ensley. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Frances Scott...
James Williamson
Sep 11, 2017
"Loving, Husband, Father and Paw" Waynesville, James Robert Williamson, age 82, passed away on Monday, September 11, 2017 at the VA Medical Center. A native of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Lee and Maggie Chambers Williamson. James was also preceded in death by his siblings, Boone, Jack, Walter Lee and Lewis Williamson, Mary...
Roy Moody
Sep 9, 2017
Faithful Servant Waynesville, Roy Chambers Moody, age 80, passed away on Saturday, September 9, 2017 at his residence. A native of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Ned and Nell Chambers Moody. Roy was a 1955 graduate of Waynesville Township High School. He served in the US Army and was a member of the...
Keith Conner
Sep 8, 2017
"Loving Son and Brother" Waynesville, Keith Conner, age 60, of Hall Top Road, passed away on Friday, September 8, 2017 at Carolina Healthcare. A native of Haywood County, he was the son of Annie Smith Conner and the late Floyd Conner and also preceded in death by a brother-in-law, Carroll Beck. Keith was owner of Conner's Garage...
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