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.
R. Conklin
Apr 22, 2017
Maggie Valley, R. Jean Conklin, 88, passed away on Saturday, April 22, 2017 at The Hermitage. A former resident of Lake Worth, Florida, she was the daughter of the late Burt and Reba Jones Broshears. She was also preceded in death by her husband, John Richard Conklin who died in 1989. Jean did Jazzercise in her 50's...
Anna Chambers
Apr 21, 2017
"In Loving Memory" Clyde – Anna Jean Burnette Chambers, age 85, passed away quietly after a long battle with vascular dementia on April 21, 2017 at the home of her daughter, Sharon Hinshaw in Fairview, North Carolina. Born on March 20, 1932, Anna was a life-long resident of Haywood County and the daughter of the late Thomas...
Charles Werle
Apr 21, 2017
Charles Robert Werle, age 81 of Asheville, NC died Friday April 21, 2017 at his home. Chuck was born in Flint, MI, grew up in Lapeer, MI, and was the son of Arthur and Ann Werle and big brother to David. He was a journalism graduate of Michigan State University, and a member of Swannanoa United Methodist Church. Charles...
Guy Ward
Apr 21, 2017
"1924 – 2017" Canton – Guy Jason Ward, 93, passed away on Friday, April 21, 2017 at his residence. Born in Henderson County in 1924 and was a lifelong resident of Haywood County, Guy was a son of the late Lynn Jason and Inez Case Ward. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by...
Robert Smaathers
Apr 19, 2017
Robert Woody Smathers, age 84, of the Dutch Cove community passed away on April 19, 2017 at St. Joseph's Hospital. Complete Obituary will follow.
Woody Smathers
Apr 19, 2017
Canton, Robert Woody Smathers, age 84, of the Dutch Cove community passed away on April 19, 2017 at St. Joseph's Hospital. He was a native and lifelong resident of Haywood County and was the son of the late George Elwood and Treva Mease Smathers. He was also preceded in death by his wife Barbara Setzer Smathers, who...
Ted Reeves
Apr 17, 2017
Ted L. Reeves 87, died Monday, April 17, 2017. Born in 1929, he was the son of the late Vera Reeves and Paul Ferguson of the Cove Creek Community of Haywood County. He was a member of the Cove Baptist Church and a lifetime member of the Pleasant Balsam Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by...
Frances Franklin
Apr 17, 2017
Waynesville, Frances Brackett Franklin, age 80, passed away on Monday, April 17, 2017 at Maggie Valley Nursing Home & Rehabilitation Center. A native of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Clinton and Myrtle Cope Brackett. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Cash W. Franklin, who died in...
Doyle Plemmons
Apr 14, 2017
DOYLE E. PLEMMONS "Loving Husband and Father" Waynesville, Doyle Edward Plemmons, age 82, of Blink Bonny Drive, passed away on Friday, April 14, 2017 at Autumn Care of Waynesville. A native of Haywood County, he was the son of the late William and Martha Mull Plemmons. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by...
Margaret Fugate
Apr 14, 2017
Waynesville, Margaret Louise Fugate, 86, passed away on Friday, April 14, 2017 at Haywood Lodge and Retirement Center. A native of Haywood County she was the daughter of the late Joseph D. and Laura Moody Russell. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Ben Fugate, who died in 1979; one brother,...
Jane Sutton
Apr 13, 2017
On Thursday, April 13, 2017, our community was deeply saddened by the sudden loss of Jane Lewis Sutton, age 64. Jane was visiting her daughter, Ashley and her family in Raleigh when her untimely passing occurred. Jane was a native of Guilford County, born on June 1, 1952, and was the only child of her late parents,...
Lucas Crawford
Apr 13, 2017
Waynesville, Lucas Anthony Crawford, age 34, passed away on Thursday, April 13, 2017 at Memorial Mission Hospital. A native of Haywood County, he was the son of Stephen Lee and Phyllis Noland Crawford. At the time of his death he lived in Asheville and was a student at AB Technical College. Lucas had a love of life...
James Ruff
Apr 12, 2017
Clyde, James Douglas Ruff (Jim), age 77, born in Waynesville, North Carolina underwent a change of address on Wednesday, April 12, 2017 when he left his temporary earthly home for his eternal Heavenly Home. He was the son of the late John Henry and Ruth Underwood Ruff. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death...
Mary Wright
Apr 12, 2017
"In Loving Memory" Canton – Mary Lou McClure Wright, 85, passed away Wednesday, April 12, 2017 at CarePartners Hospice Solace Center in Asheville. A native of Haywood County, she was a daughter of the late William Lee and Dora Green McClure. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Wright, who...
Lucille Heron
Apr 11, 2017
"Very Special Lady" Canton – Alice Lucille Dills Inman Heron, 85, passed away April 11, 2017 at her residence in the East Fork community. A native of Jackson County, she was a daughter of the late Herbert Warren and Laura Ann Gibson Dills. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband,...
George Conner, Jr.
Apr 10, 2017
Durham, George Edward Conner, Jr., age 33, passed away on Monday, April 10, 2017 at Duke University Medical Center. A native of Buncombe County he was the son of George Edward Conner and Nancy Morris. George was preceded in death by his paternal grandmother, Betty Jean Conner. George had the most beautiful smile that was full of...
Carol Booker
Apr 10, 2017
Waynesville, Carol Lee Booker, age 85, passed away on Monday, April 10, 2017 at Haywood Regional Medical Center. A native of Lee County, Florida and a resident of Haywood County since 1989. Carol lived her early years in Lakeland, Florida and had many friends and relatives there. She was the daughter of the late Russell Powell and...
Sarah Ledford
Apr 10, 2017
Waynesville, Sarah Grasty Ledford, 94, passed away on Monday, April 10, 2017 at Silver Bluff Nursing Home. A native of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Hobert and Maggie Messer Grasty. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Rowe Ledford, who died in 1986; her sons, Jerry and...
Rose Ambrosini
Apr 10, 2017
Canton, Rose Grace Ferrara Ambrosini, age 93, passed away on Monday, April 10, 2017 at The Homestead. A native of New York, New York, she was the daughter of the late John and Concetta Cutroni Ferrara. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Ambrosini, who died in 1995; three sisters...
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