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.
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...
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...
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