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.
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...
Robert Thorne
Oct 28, 2017
Canton - Robert C. Thorne, age, 72, passed away on Saturday, October 28, 2017 at Haywood Regional Medical Center. A native of Colorado, he was raised by grandparents, Alonzo and Inez Caywood. Robert was a member of the United States Navy for 25 years and retired as a Senior Chief Petty Officer in 1987. He then worked...
Virginia Horton
Oct 27, 2017
"Loving wife, mother and grandmother" Maggie Valley, Virginia L. Horton, age 88, passed away on Friday, October 27, 2017 at Maggie Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. A native of McComb Ohio, she was the daughter of the late William P. and Mary Catherine Lightfoot. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by three sons,...
Jennifer Sink
Oct 27, 2017
"1953 ̶ 2017" Waynesville, Jennifer Frankland Sink, age 64, passed away on Friday, October 27, 2017 in her North Carolina Home. A native of Tampa, Florida she was the daughter of the late Robert Perry Frankland and Sara Jane Starrett. Jenn was born and raised in Tampa and graduated from Plant High School. She was a dental...
Pamela Owenby
Oct 26, 2017
Canton - Pamela Kay Pless Owenby, age 60, passed away on Thursday, October 26, 2017 at Mission Hospital. A native of Chatham County, she was the daughter of the late Harold Pless. The family would like to thank those who cared for her during her dialysis; all her nurses, technicians, Dr. Durham and Dr. Aiello for helping...
Thomas Beyer
Oct 26, 2017
"Loving Husband" Maggie Valley, Thomas Richard Beyer, 73, passed away on Thursday, October 26, 2017 at the VA Medical Center in Asheville. Thomas was a native of Rapides Parrish, Louisiana and had resided in Haywood County for the past 12 years. He was the son of the late Vincent and Rosa Belle Woodruff Beyer. Thomas was a...
Timothy Cantrell
Oct 26, 2017
"Loving Husband, Father and Grandfather" Maggie Valley, Timothy Ray Cantrell, age 56, passed away on Thursday, October 26, 2017 at his residence after a four-month illness. Tim was a native of Jacksonville, Florida and had resided in Haywood County since 2009. He was the son of Carolyn Foster Cantrell of Chesnee, South Carolina and the late James...
Janet Owensby
Oct 25, 2017
"Loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother" Waynesville, Janet Lackey Wallace Owensby, age 67, passed away on Wednesday, October 25, 2017 at Smoky Mountain Health and Rehabilitation Center. Janet was born in Charlotte, the daughter of Margaret Allen and the late William Lackey. She was also preceded in death by her first husband, Bill Wallace, who died in 2013. Janet...
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