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.
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...
Lucretia Frost
Jun 28, 2017
Lucretia Wright Frost, 95, of Asheville passed away on Wednesday, June 28, 2017. A native of Asheville, she was the daughter of the late Thomas Ellis Wright and Edna Sue Jenkins Wright. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Asheville for over 50 years and loved traveling in the RV with her late husband. In addition to...
Minnie Fish
Jun 27, 2017
Waynesville, Minnie Fisher Fish, age 97, passed away on Tuesday, June 27, 2017 at Maggie Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. A native and life-long resident of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Lawrence and Lizzie Russell Fisher. She was also preceded in death by her husband Goal A. Fish, who died in 1981; four...
Kenneth Alsdurf
Jun 24, 2017
Waynesville, Kenneth Gordon Alsdurf, passed away on Saturday, June 24, 2017 at The Homestead. Ken was born July 11, 1923 in Syracuse, Nebraska to the late Ernest H. and Clara Guermann Alsdurf. A veteran of WWII, he was a paratrooper, 11th Airborne Division, and served in the Pacific Theatre. Ken served in various capacities in community organizations...
James West
Jun 22, 2017
James Finley West, Jr., 86, of Asheville, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 22, 2017. A native of Haywood County, he was the son of the late James Finley West, Jr. and Dora Mae Gragg West. Mr. West was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and retired from Tops and Discount Shoes. In addition to his...
Kenneth Smith
Jun 20, 2017
Waynesville, Kenneth Edward Smith, age 86, passed away on Tuesday, June 20, 2017 at The Homestead. A native of Haywood County he was the son of the late Fred Grant and Nola May Russell Smith. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Robbie Smith, who died in 1992; a daughter, Karen...
Mildred Baggett
Jun 19, 2017
"1926 – 2017" Candler – Mildred "Dick" Moody Baggett, 91, passed away on Monday, June 19, 2017 at her residence after a long battle with Alzheimers. A native of Haywood County, she was a daughter of the late Noble Wiley and Esther Wilson Moody. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband,...
Lawrence Medford
Jun 17, 2017
Clyde, William Lawrence Medford, 92, of Leaf Lane, passed away on Saturday, June 17, 2017 at Autumn Care Nursing Home. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, Lawrence was the son of the late Garrett "Colonel" and Gracie Walker Medford. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years,...
Phil Inman
Jun 16, 2017
"Loving Husband, Father, & Grandfather" Clyde – Phillip Edward "Phil" Inman, 80, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on Friday, June 16, 2017. A native of Haywood County, he was a son of the late Mack and Maude Wright Inman. Phillip retired in 1999 with 41 years of service with Champion International. He...
Peggy Woodard
Jun 15, 2017
Waynesville, Peggy Cathey Woodard, 60, passed away on Thursday, June 15, 2017 at Mission Hospital. Peggy was born in Buncombe County and was the daughter of the late Clarence and Mary Wiggins Cathey. She attended Swain County High School and excelled in athletics. Her favorite sports were basketball and softball. She held a basketball record at the...
Sheila West
Jun 14, 2017
Fairview, Sheila Cole West, 78, passed away on Wednesday, June 14, 2017 at Silver Bluff Nursing Facility. She was a former resident of Fairview and had lived in Haywood County for the past several years. Sheila was the daughter of the late J.M. and Artie Cole. She was preceded in death by her brother, Franklin D. Cole...
Troy Erwin
Jun 13, 2017
"Godly & Faithful Man" Canton – Troy Edwin Erwin, 97, passed away on Tuesday, June 13, 2017 at Haywood Regional Medical Center. A native of Haywood County, he was a son of the late Thomas Edwin and Maggie Long Erwin. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Grace Frady Erwin; and...
Ronald Howard
Jun 12, 2017
Denver, NC – Ronald Eugene "Ron" Howard, 65, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, June 12, 2017 while attending a business meeting in Washington, D.C. A resident of Denver, North Carolina, he was a son of Jean Miller Howard and the late Kelly Eugene Howard. Ron was a loving husband, son, father, brother, uncle and grandfather. He was...
Jimmie Lance
Jun 12, 2017
Jimmie Dale Lance, Sr. 81, of Marshall, died Monday, June 12, 2017. A native of Asheville, he was the son of the late John Kimsey Lance and Texie Ann Taylor Lance. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Kimsey Lance and brother, Bill Lance. He...
Dean Waters
Jun 11, 2017
"1966 – 2017" Canton – Dean Junior Waters, 50, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, June 11, 2017 at Haywood Regional Medical Center. A native of Haywood County, he was a son of the late Glen Roland Waters. He is survived by his mother, Bonnie Ledford Waters Henson of Canton; three sisters, Jane Steele, Karen Penland, and Jackie...
Marguerite Prevost
Jun 8, 2017
Marguerite Prevost passed away on Thursday, June 8, 2017. A long-time resident of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late John L. Giles and Lois Henley Giles. She was also preceded in death by her first husband Richard Haynes, her second husband Whitener 'Red' Prevost, and many cherished friends. Mogie is survived by her son...
Ray Long
Jun 7, 2017
Waynesville, Ray Lewis Long, age 75, passed away on Wednesday, June 7, 2017 at Haywood Regional Medical Center. Ray was the son of the late James and Alma Jenkins Long. He is survived by a son, James Ray Long; a sister, Susie White, of Elkins, North Carolina. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on...
Cecil Medford
Jun 6, 2017
Clyde, Cecil Garrett Medford, age 89, passed away on Tuesday, June 6, 2017 at CarePartners Solace Center. A native of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Garrett "Colonel" and Gracie Walker Medford. Cecil proudly served his country in the United States Navy during the Korean War. During the Korean War, Cecil sailed on the...
Hugh Harvey
Jun 5, 2017
"1948 – 2017" Asheville – Hugh Allan Harvey, 68, passed away June 5, 2017 at his residence. A native of Haywood County, he was a son of the late Marion Albert "Al" and Myrtle Carter Harvey. Hugh attended Manhattan School of Music and was a professional singer having entertained in various locations. He is survived by two...
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