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.
Betty Moody
Jul 12, 2017
Clyde, Betty Ferguson Moody, 87, passed away on Wednesday, July 12, 2017 at Memorial Mission Hospital. A native of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Andrew and Ida Mae McElroy Ferguson and was also preceded in death by her husband, James E. Moody, who died in 2006; two brothers, John and Charles Ferguson; and...
Charles West
Jul 12, 2017
Candler – Charles Leroy West, age 80, passed away on Wednesday, July 12, 2017 at Mission Memorial Campus in Asheville. A native of Haywood County, he is the son of the late Lee Roy West and Faye Rogers West. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Robert Mitchell West, in 1967....
Mary Mcfalls
Jul 11, 2017
"Loving Wife, Mother & Grandmother" Candler – Mary Ruth McElrath McFalls, 85, passed away on Tuesday, July 11, 2017 at John F. Keever Solace Center. A native of Buncombe County, she was a daughter of the late Grover Cleveland and Ada Carines McElrath. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Jack...
Linda Morrison
Jul 11, 2017
"Loving Christian Wife and Mother" Waynesville, Linda Joyce (Lee) Morrison, age 76, of Waynesville, NC passed away on July 11, 2017. Family and friends rejoice that her spirit is now praising God in His Heaven. We look forward to meeting again. Linda was born on July 28, 1940 in Muscatine, Iowa to Donald and Grace Lee. She...
Cecil Dye
Jul 10, 2017
Maggie Valley, Cecil Ray Dye, age 70, passed away on Monday, July 10, 2017 at Maggie Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation. A native of Richland County, South Carolina, he was the son of the late William and Winifred Boone Dye, in addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brother, Willard Dye. Cecil was a...
Jeanette Rogers
Jul 10, 2017
Jeanette Mills Rogers, 81, of Candler, passed away on Monday, July 10, 2017. A native of Asheville, she was the daughter of the late William J. and Elva Marie Coffey Mills. She was a floral designer for over 30 years, loved the outdoors and could identify all types of birds and plants. Her family will remember her good county...
Max Rogers
Jul 10, 2017
"Korean Veteran" Waynesville, Max Safford Rogers, 86, passed away on Monday, July 10, 2017 at The Homestead. Max was born in Haywood County on December 17, 1930, the son of Edward Roy and Ollie Sprinkle Rogers. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Reeves and David Rogers. A US Air Force...
Edna Kelly
Jul 9, 2017
Canton – Edna Davis Kelly, age 91, passed away on Sunday, July 9, 2017, at The Homestead. A native of Gordon, Georgia, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Elizabeth Graves Davis. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Morris L. Kelly Jr. and a sister, Augusta Davis Beard....
Bobby Russell
Jul 9, 2017
Canton – Bobby Ray Russell, age 76, passed away on Sunday, July 9, 2017 at Silver Bluff Nursing Home in Canton. A native of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Walter Russell and Celia Massie Russell. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Florence Russell and Ruth Russell...
Geraldine Massie
Jul 9, 2017
Geraldine styles Massie, 90, of Candler, passed away of Sunday, June 9, 2017 at Aston Park Healthcare Center. A native of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Ed and Ruth Rogers Styles and had lived in Buncombe County for many years. Geraldine enjoyed gardening, quilting and reading and was retired from American Enka. In addition to...
Carol Sooy
Jul 8, 2017
Canton, Carol Ansink Sooy, age 75, passed away on Saturday, July 8, 2017 at J. F. Keever Solace Center. A native of Bridgeton, NJ she was the daughter of the late Leslie Marvin and Lillian Bodine Ansink. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, John Sooy, who died in 2008. Carol...
Martha Murray
Jul 8, 2017
Canton – Martha Jean Conley Murray completed her journey to be with our Heavenly Father on Saturday, July 8, 2017. She was called from labor to reward after an extended illness in Winston-Salem, NC. Martha was born on May 24, 1930 to the late John and Phyllis Conley in Canton, NC. "Beigee" as she was affectionately known...
Rubye Harkins
Jul 7, 2017
"Loving Mother & Grandmother" Canton, Rubye Marie Huskey Harkins, age 90, passed away on Friday, July 7, 2017. A native of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late William Anderson and Vernia Burnette Huskey. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, David Paul Harkins; a sister, Jennie Mills; a...
Florence Robinson
Jul 6, 2017
"1913-2017" Canton – Florence Yates Robinson, age 103, passed away on Thursday, July 6, 2017 at Silver Bluff Nursing Home. A native of Avery County, she was the daughter of the late Daniel V. Yates and Betty Presnell Yates. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ray S. Robinson in 2008;...
James Worthington, Iii
Jul 6, 2017
Waynesville, James Marma Worthington, III, age 82, passed away on Thursday, July 6, 2017 at his summer residence. A native of Elyra, Ohio he was the son of the late James Marma and Elanor Piacenza Rohn Worthington. James had a passion for the sea. As a teenager he began sailing yachts, eventually achieving national champion and champion...
Doris Grogan
Jul 5, 2017
"In Loving Memory" Canton – Doris "Dot" Louise Ensley Grogan, age 90, passed away on Wednesday, July 5, 2017 at Silver Bluff Nursing Home. A native of Cherokee County, she was a daughter of the late William McKinley Ensley and Effie Logan Ensley. In addition to her parents, Doris was preceded in death by her husband, Howard...
Maryetta Burr
Jul 3, 2017
Waynesville, MaryEtta Burr, 73, passed away on Monday, July 3, 2017. A native of La Porte City, Iowa, MaryEtta was the daughter of the late Clifford and Faye Burr, in addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Dane Burr, daughter, Megan Cryberg. A graduate of The Ohio State University where she earned...
Carrol Devlin
Jul 3, 2017
"1932 – 2017" Canton – Carrol Eugene Devlin, 85, passed away on Monday, July 03, 2017 at Autumn Care of Waynesville. A native of Haywood County, he was a son of the late Bryan and Pearl Pressley Devlin. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers and two sisters. Carrol graduated from...
Gail Leatherwood
Jul 3, 2017
Waynesville, Gail Bradshaw Leatherwood, 75, passed away on Monday, July 3, 2017 at Silver Bluff Nursing Home. A native of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Craig and Gladys Justice Bradshaw and was also preceded in death by her husband, Joseph R. Leatherwood, who died in 1990 and a daughter, Sally Jo Leatherwood. Gail...
Dr. Goodwin Jr.
Jun 30, 2017
"A Tradition of Excellence" Canton - Dr. Ernest Boyd "Ernie" Goodwin Jr, age 82, passed away on Friday, June 30, 2017 at his residence. Ernie was born on December 30, 1934 in Lincolnton, North Carolina and was a son of the late Ernest Boyd Goodwin, Sr. and Virginia Frazier Goodwin. He earned his undergraduate degree from the...
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