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.
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...
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...
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