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.
Ruby Haynes
Jun 5, 2017
Fines Creek Community, Ruby Ledford Haynes, age 92, passed away on Monday, June 5, 2017 at Autumn Care of Waynesville. A native of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Edward Bennett and Hattie Rathbone Ledford. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 68 years, Hascue Lenard Haynes,...
Bobby Burch
Jun 5, 2017
Clyde, Harold Lloyd "Bobby" Burch, 89, passed away on Sunday, June 4, 2017 at his residence. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Vasar Downey and Mae Stevenson Burch. He was also preceded in death by his first wife, Catherine Johnson Burch, who died in 1997. He retired from...
Joan Brookshire
Jun 5, 2017
"1950 – 2017" Candler – Joan Collins Brookshire, 66, passed away on Monday, June 5, 2017 at CarePartners Hospice Solace Center. A native of the Woodfin community, she was a daughter of the late Garland and Gilda Rutledge Collins. She is survived by her husband of 46 years, Roger Brookshire; two daughters, Holly Brookshire-Mannworley of Candler and...
Kenneth Brookshire
Jun 3, 2017
1933 – 2017 Canton, Kenneth Walter "Kenny" Brookshire, 83, passed away on Saturday, June 3, 2017 at Silver Bluff Rehabilitation Center. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Gudger and Stella Miller Brookshire; and an infant son, Phillip. He was owner and operator of Brookshire Plumbing & Heating for...
Sylvia Truitt
Jun 2, 2017
"Christian Lady" Waynesville, Sylvia June Truitt, 86, passed away on Friday, June 02, 2017 at Autumn Care Nursing Home. A native of Swain County, she had resided in Haywood County since 1955. She was the daughter of the late William E. and Millie Gasaway Truitt and was also preceded in death by two brothers, Grover Lee and...
Reverend Toney, Sr.
Jun 2, 2017
"Greatest Husband, Father, & Grandfather" Canton – Reverend James Herman Toney, Sr., 67, passed away on Friday, June 2, 2017 at his residence. A native of Rutherford County, he was the son of the late Oliver Adam and Betty Lee Calloway Toney. Reverend Toney, Sr. attended Lee University and received a Bachelor Degree in Biblical Studies. He...
Mary Boyd
May 30, 2017
Mary Christine Black Boyd, 82, passed away on Tuesday, May 30, 2017. A native of Buncombe County, she was the daughter of the late Alonzo Riley Black and Gertrude Ethel Sealey Black. She grew up in the Dix Creek area and had been a member of Erwin Hills Baptist Church until her health declines after a stroke. She had...
Jo Warren
May 30, 2017
Loving Wife and Mother Lake Junaluska, Jo Orr Warren, 95, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 30, 2017 at Maggie Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation in Maggie Valley, North Carolina. Mrs. Warren was born on February 20, 1922 in Asheville, North Carolina. She was the daughter of the late William Carl Orr and Jessie Jenkins Orr. She was...
Adam Trantham
May 29, 2017
Adam Douglas Trantham, 28, passed away on Saturday, May 27, 2017. A native of Haywood County, he was the son of Doug and Amy Trantham. Adam was a talented musician from a young age, making mountain music with his family. Adam proudly served his country for four years in the Marine Corps where he served two combat...
Beatrice Leatherwood
May 27, 2017
Canton – Beatrice Cope Leatherwood, 88, passed away on Saturday, May 27, 2017 at Murphy Medical Nursing Home. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Doyle and Laura Hoyle Cope. She was also preceded in death by her special friend, Bill Coman. Bea devoted 25 years to Haywood Regional...
O. Chambers, Jr.
May 26, 2017
"1931 – 2017" Canton – Oscar Cornelus "O.C." Chambers, Jr., 86, passed away on Friday, May 26, 2017 at John F. Keever Solace Center in Asheville. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, he was a son of the late Oscar Cornelus, Sr. and Etta Smathers Chambers. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded...
Beaulah Troutman
May 26, 2017
Waynesville, Beaulah Mae Mauney Troutman, age 87, passed away on Friday, May 26, 2017 at Haywood Regional Medical Center. A native of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Cecil Allen and Arleva Wright Mauney. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Ted Troutman, Sr.; son Ted Troutman, Jr.;...
Sharon Smith
May 26, 2017
Sharon Caldwell Smith, 64, of Waynesville passed away on Friday, May 26, 2017 at her residence. Sharon was a native and lifelong resident of Haywood County and was a daughter of the late Floyd Thadus and Blanche Evelyn Cagle Caldwell. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Carmel Caldwell. Sharon was employed for many years...
Lynwood Mcelroy
May 21, 2017
Waynesville – Lynwood P. McElroy, 98, passed away on Sunday, May 21, 2017 at his residence. A native of the Ironduff section of Haywood County, he was a son of the late James Lawson and Martha Dare Crawford McElroy. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Medford McElroy, who died...
Dorothie Williams
May 21, 2017
"1922 – 2017" Asheville – Dorothie Chapman Williams, 94, passed away on Sunday, May 21, 2017 at her residence. A native of Haywood County, she was a daughter of the late Julius Haywood and Rebecca Robinson Chapman. Dorothie was a member of Biltmore Baptist Church and enjoyed working in crafts and sewing. She is survived by her...
Mary Woodward
May 21, 2017
"1949 – 2017" Huntersville, NC – Mary Meglone "Meg" Woodward succommed to renal failure at the Huntersville Oaks nursing home in Huntersville, NC on May 21, 2017. She was born in Greenville, SC on September 13, 1949 to Mary and Joseph Woodward of Charlotte, NC and is survived by her sister, Susan Woodward Molpus and her husband,...
George Michal
May 20, 2017
"Loving Father, Grandfather & Friend" Waynesville – George Wilcox Michal, 89, passed away on Saturday, May 20, 2017 at his residence in the White Oak Community. A native of Haywood County, he was a son of the late John McDowell Michal, II. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Michal,...
Jack Davis
May 20, 2017
"1930 – 2017" Candler – Jack Joseph Davis, 87, passed away on Saturday, May 20, 2017 at CarePartners Solace Center in Asheville. A native of Buncombe County, he was a son of the late John Burgin and Anna Lorene Hendrix Davis. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Mary Frances Penland....
Vinson Mcelhannon
May 18, 2017
Maggie Valley, Vinson "Pistol" Edward McElhannon, Jr., 63, a true southern gentleman, went peacefully to be with the Lord and Savior on Thursday, May 18, 2017. A native of Clarke County, Georgia, he was the son of the late Vinson Edward and Frances Elizabeth Looney McElhannon. Vinson took great pleasure, joy and pride in working in God's...
Richard Medford
May 18, 2017
Waynesville, Richard Taylor Medford, age 83, of Jonathan Creek, passed away on Thursday, May 18, 2017 at his home. Dick was the son of the late Bryan and Lena Howell Medford. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Ann Green Medford, of 35 years, who went to be with her Lord...
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