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 Rogers

Mary Rogers

Sep 2, 2017

Waynesville - Mary Stroupe Rogers, age 89, passed away on Saturday, September 2, 2017 at the Haywood Lodge and Retirement Center in Waynesville. A native of Buncombe County, she was the daughter of the late Elmo Stroupe and Hattie Cole Stroupe. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Hugh Rogers; a...

Robert Pruett

Robert Pruett

Sep 2, 2017

Rock Hill, SC formerly of Canton - Robert C. "Bob" Pruett passed away on Saturday, September 2, 2017 at Carolinas Medical Center in Pineville. A native of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Lloyd Grady Pruett and Ethel Alvin Allen Pruett. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife,...

Foye Ledford

Foye Ledford

Sep 2, 2017

Hot Springs, Foye Ledford, age 88, passed away on Saturday, September 2, 2017 at The Hermitage. A native of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Wiley and Genie Cook Ledford. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a son, Eddie Ledford; three brothers, Glenn, Jack and Hugh Ledford; four sisters,...

Robert Taylor, Jr.

Robert Taylor, Jr.

Sep 1, 2017

Waynesville, Dr. Robert Dale Taylor, Jr., age 79, affectionately known to all as "Bob", shed the shackles of Alzheimer's on Friday morning, September 1, 2017. Born February 25, 1938 and raised on his Daddy's famous barbeque sauce in Odessa, Texas, he was the son of oilman Robert D. Taylor, Sr. and wife, Cecile Oyler Taylor. Bob received...

Louise Davis

Louise Davis

Sep 1, 2017

"1929 - 2017" Waynesville, Louise Franklin Davis, age 88, passed away on Friday, September 1, 2017 in Evans, Georgia at the Morningside Assisted Living facility. A native of Jackson County, she was the daughter of the late Charles Vance and Willia Mae Allman Bryson. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her first...

Jason Messer

Jason Messer

Sep 1, 2017

Fines Creek Community, Jason Scott Messer, age 40, passed away on Friday, September 1, 2017. A native of Haywood County, he was the son of Wilford and Norma Messer. Jason was preceded in death by Silas's mother, Anna Last. Jason was employed as a truck driver with CMT. From a young age Jason had a love for...

Lillian Blake

Lillian Blake

Aug 31, 2017

Waynesville, NC - Lillian Spivey "Lil" Blake, 83, of 284 Vista Road, died on August 31, 2017 at Elizabeth House Hospice. Lillian was born to Raymond and Sallie Bryan Spivey on September 6, 1933. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband of 57 years, Hutaff Blake. She was a member of Long's Chapel...

Stephen Scarborough, Jr.

Stephen Scarborough, Jr.

Aug 31, 2017

"Beloved" Waynesville, Stephen Ballard Scarborough, Jr., age 70, passed away on Thursday, August 31, 2017 at his residence. A native of Haywood County he was the son of the late Stephen Ballard and Mary Atkinson Scarborough. Steve could be described in two words, kind and gentle. He was an avid surf fisherman, collector of selected antique fishing...

Hilda Young

Hilda Young

Aug 30, 2017

Hilda Ward Young, 91, of Candler, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 30, 2017. She was born in Madison County to the late Elbert and Annie Crowder Ward. She had worked at American Enka and was a member of Liberty Baptist Church where she loved looking after the children in the nursery. She also volunteered with...

Joseph Agostini, Jr.

Joseph Agostini, Jr.

Aug 29, 2017

"One of a Kind" Waynesville, Joseph John Agostini, Jr., 83, passed away on Tuesday, August 29, 2017 at The Homestead. A native of New York, New York he was the son of the late Giuseppe and Giovanna Emanuele Agostini. Joe proudly served in the United States Navy (1953-1955), assigned to the United States Navy Hospital, Portsmouth, Virginia...

Tommy Parham

Tommy Parham

Aug 29, 2017

Leicester - Tommy Monroe Parham, age 71, passed away on Tuesday, August 29, 2017 at his residence. A native of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Northern Jackson and Nellie Jane West Parham. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Gracie Jones and Kathleen Cole. Tommy enjoyed watching...

Patricia Moore

Patricia Moore

Aug 28, 2017

"Loving wife, mother and grandmother" Waynesville, Patricia "Patsy" Moore, 72, died peacefully Monday, August 28, 2017 after a brief illness. Patsy was the daughter of Edith Stamey Edwards of Bethel and the late David Carl Edwards. In addition to her father she was preceded in death by her son, Michael Jon Nanney. To know Patsy was to...

Marion Taylor

Marion Taylor

Aug 28, 2017

"Enjoying Heaven" Waynesville, Marion Junior Taylor, age 88, passed away on Monday, August 28, 2017 at his residence. A native of Madison County, he was the son of the late Charlie and Nola Keener Taylor. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Shelba Jean Taylor. Junior was owner and operator Clyde...

Ethel Cabe

Ethel Cabe

Aug 24, 2017

"1925 - 2017" Waynesville - Ethel Mae Pinkerton Cabe, 91, passed away on Thursday, August 24, 2017 at Silver Bluff Nursing Home. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, she was a daughter of the late Stephen V. and Delia Keener Pinkerton. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Paul...

Edith Mcfee

Edith Mcfee

Aug 23, 2017

Brevard - Edith Johns McFee went home to be with the Lord Jesus on Wednesday, August 23, 2017. A native of Ozark, Alabama, she was born October 31, 1919 to Ollie Valula Garner Johns and Atlas Lingo Johns. She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband Jack McFee, her sisters, Myrl Johns Davis and Louise...

Mickey Pruett

Mickey Pruett

Aug 22, 2017

"1930 - 2017" Canton - Mickey Farmer Pruett, 86, passed away on Tuesday, August 22, 2017 at Autumn Care of Waynesville. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, she was a daughter of the late Halbert and Belle Brown Farmer. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Mabel Burnette and...

Barbara Kirkpatrick

Barbara Kirkpatrick

Aug 22, 2017

"Loving Wife, Momma, Granna" Clyde, Barbara Ann Hannah Kirkpatrick, age 62, passed away on Tuesday, August 22, 2017 at her home. A native of Haywood County, she was the daughter of Mary Lou Burgess Hannah and the late Carl Hannah. She was a member of Old Pathway but grew up in Liberty Baptist Church. Her greatest joy...

Billy Bishop

Billy Bishop

Aug 20, 2017

"Loving Husband, Father and Grandfather" Lake Junaluska, Billy Penney Bishop, 91, passed away on Sunday, August 20, 2017 at his residence. A native of Greenville, South Carolina he was the son of the late Rowland King and Eva Penney Bishop. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his older sister, Margaret L'Ecuyer. Billy...

John Snyder

John Snyder

Aug 19, 2017

Canton, John Howell Snyder, age 74, passed away on Saturday, August 19, 2017 at his residence surrounded by all of his family. A native of Haywood County he was the son of the late Jack Howell Snyder and Louise James Snyder Green. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his son, John Howell...

James Snyder

James Snyder

Aug 19, 2017

"Husband, Father and Grandfather" Waynesville, James Richard "Coco" Snyder, 81, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, August 19, 2017. A native of Haywood County he was the son of the late James Dewey and Martha Gertrude Parham Snyder. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his first wife, Phyllis Tolley Snyder;...

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