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.
Charles Wike, Sr.
Apr 28, 2017
Waynesville, Charles Kenneth Wike, Sr. also known to friends as Bill or Kenny, age 88, went to Heaven on Friday, April 28, 2017 at his residence. After a childhood spent by the river in East la Porte, North Carolina, Bill graduated from Western Carolina University. Upon graduation, he resided in Waynesville for the rest of his life....
Mary Rogers
Apr 28, 2017
Waynesville – Mary Reece Rogers, age 92, passed away on Friday, April 28, 2017 at Maggie Valley Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Zemmery and Mae Haynes Reece. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Martin McLain Rogers who died in...
Rita Frank
Apr 27, 2017
Waynesville, Rita Rowell Frank, age 84, passed away on Thursday, April 27, 2017 at Memorial Mission Hospital. Rita was born in Charlotte, North Carolina during the depression on October 11, 1932 to Julius D. Rowell and Dorothy W. Hall. She graduated from the local schools, and attended Catawba College in Salisbury, North Carolina and attended the University...
Elizabeth Heinz
Apr 27, 2017
Waynesville, Elizabeth "Libby" Heinz, age 79, passed away on Thursday, April 27, 2017 at her residence in Knoxville, Tennessee. Libby was a native of Sylacauga, Alabama, she was the daughter of the late Reverend and Mrs. Alin Jones; in addition to parents she was preceded in death by her husband, J.D. Heinz; two brothers, William Jones and...
Roger Rivers
Apr 26, 2017
Clyde, Roger Evan Rivers, age 53, passed away on Wednesday, April 26, 2017 at Haywood Regional Medical Center. A native of Lee County, Virginia he was the son of the late Anna Witt and was also preceded in death by a nephew, Brian Rivers. Roger's heart belonged to his family. When he was not busy working on...
Geneva Trusler
Apr 24, 2017
Asheville, Geneva Muenchow Trusler, age 100, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 24, 2017 at the Givens Estate. A native of Helena, Montana she was the daughter of the late Daniel and Hannah Gessner Muenchow. She was also preceded in death by her husband, John J. "Jack" Trusler, who passed away in 1998; and one brother, E.D....
Hilda Pope
Apr 24, 2017
"1929 – 2017" Canton – Hilda Mae "Sissy" Pope, 87, of the Beaverdam community, went home to be with her Lord on Monday, April 24, 2017, while at Smoky Mountain Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was born November 20, 1929, in the Dutch Cove community, to the late F.W. "France" Pope and the late Floy Delena Clontz...
William Ewart
Apr 24, 2017
Waynesville, William Junior Ewart, of the White Oak Community, passed away on Monday, April 24, 2017 at CarePartners Rehabilitation Hospital. A native of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Grover Cleveland and Marie Fisher Ewart and was also preceded in death by one brother, Mark Ewart. William was a lover of the outdoors. He...
Mary Fisher
Apr 22, 2017
Mary Evelyn Fisher, 54, passed away on Saturday, April 22, 2017. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Benjamin and Vinia Franklin Fisher. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Martha Jones. Mary was employed for 28 years with the Haywood County Sherriff's Department as a Correctional...
Blake Carter
Apr 22, 2017
"1992 – 2017" Clyde - Blake Yvonne Hemingway Carter, 24, passed away Saturday, April 22, 2017 at Haywood Regional Medical Center. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, she was a daughter of John Michael Hemingway and Kimberly Yvonne Hoffman. Blake was a member of Clyde Wesleyan Church where she was a children's Sunday school teacher....
Stella Sherlin
Apr 22, 2017
Stella "Kate" Gass Sherlin, 72, of Asheville went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 22. Kate retired from Merry Maids in 2005. She is survived by her husband, Robert Sherlin; son, Jimmy (Vickie) Sherlin; grandchildren, Alicia and Bubba; great-granddaughter, Lacey; four brothers and two sisters. A Funeral Service will be held at 1:00pm on Wednesday, April...
Kaye Leath
Apr 22, 2017
Kaye Wiggins Leath, 67, of Charleston, South Carolina died at her home on April 22, 2017. She was born in Waynesville, N.C. on September 27, 1949, the daughter of Reba and Ira Wiggins of Enka and Cruso, NC; the granddaughter of Rev. Oder and Ethel Burnett of Canton, N.C. and William and Maggie Wiggins of Bryson City...
Frank Haynes
Apr 22, 2017
"Loving Husband, Father & Grandfather" Clyde – Frank Hill Haynes, 93, passed away Saturday, April 22, 2017 at The Homestead. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, he was a son of the late Herschell and Flora Hill Haynes. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Don Haynes; and a...
Carole Larivee
Apr 22, 2017
Waynesville, Carole Mae Carson Larivee, 74, passed away on Saturday, April 22, 2017 at her residence after an extended battle with melanoma. A native of Gaffney, South Carolina and prior resident of Miami, Florida, she was the daughter of the late Fred and Mae Jones Carson. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Bruce Larivee,...
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...
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