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.
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...
Christine Buchanan
Oct 23, 2017
"1921 - 2017" Clyde - Christine Parker Buchanan, 96, passed away on Monday, October 23, 2017 at Silver Bluff Nursing Home. She was a native of Swain County, but had lived most of her life in Haywood, and was a daughter of the late Ben and Flora Lambert Parker. In addition to parents, she was preceded in...
James Shuler
Oct 21, 2017
"1934 - 2017" Candler - James E. Shuler, 82, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 21, 2017. He was the son of the late Harley and Lelia Shuler. James was a veteran who proudly served in the Navy on the USS Sarsfield. His career was spent as the owner/operator of a heavy dump truck...
John Starr
Oct 20, 2017
"1931 - 2017" Waynesville, John Thomas Starr, age 85, passed away on Friday, October 20, 2017 at CarePartners Solace Center in Asheville. A native of Baldwin, New York, he was the son of the late John and Ruth Ashdown Starr and was also preceded in death by a son, Russell Starr, and one brother, George Starr. John...
Ernest Tilley
Oct 18, 2017
Ernest Roosevelt Tilley, 84, of Fairview, passed away on Wednesday, October 18, 2017. A native of Jackson County, he was the son of the late Ausborne and Allie Bennett Tilley. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 38 years, Dorothy Killian Tilley. He is survived by his children, Jody Tilley, Donna Hamm,...
Dr. Alexander, Jr.
Oct 17, 2017
"1917 - 2017" Canton, Dr. Richard Thomas "Dick" Alexander, Jr., age 100, passed away on Tuesday, October 17, 2017 at Silver Bluff Nursing Home. Dick was a native of Davidson County, Tennessee, son of the late Richard Thomas Alexander and Grace Andrews Alexander. He was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Virginia "Pittsy" Alexander, who died...
Henry Inman
Oct 17, 2017
"Loving Son and Brother" Waynesville, Henry Odell Inman, 74, passed away on Tuesday, October 17, 2017 at Memorial Mission Hospital. A native of Haywood County he was the son of Lucille West Inman and the late Hobert Odell Inman. In addition to his father he was preceded in death by his wife, Thomasine Meadows Inman; and a...
Dennis Mull
Oct 15, 2017
Maggie Valley, Dennis Lee Mull, age 55, passed away on Sunday, October 15, 2017 after battling with Pulmonary Fibrosis. Dennis is the son of Juanita Mull and the late William Mull. In addition to his father he was preceded in death by a sister, Judy Ann Mull. Dennis was employed with Justice Clean Care for 25 years....
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