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 Worthington, Iii
Jul 6, 2017
Waynesville, James Marma Worthington, III, age 82, passed away on Thursday, July 6, 2017 at his summer residence. A native of Elyra, Ohio he was the son of the late James Marma and Elanor Piacenza Rohn Worthington. James had a passion for the sea. As a teenager he began sailing yachts, eventually achieving national champion and champion...
Doris Grogan
Jul 5, 2017
"In Loving Memory" Canton – Doris "Dot" Louise Ensley Grogan, age 90, passed away on Wednesday, July 5, 2017 at Silver Bluff Nursing Home. A native of Cherokee County, she was a daughter of the late William McKinley Ensley and Effie Logan Ensley. In addition to her parents, Doris was preceded in death by her husband, Howard...
Maryetta Burr
Jul 3, 2017
Waynesville, MaryEtta Burr, 73, passed away on Monday, July 3, 2017. A native of La Porte City, Iowa, MaryEtta was the daughter of the late Clifford and Faye Burr, in addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Dane Burr, daughter, Megan Cryberg. A graduate of The Ohio State University where she earned...
Carrol Devlin
Jul 3, 2017
"1932 – 2017" Canton – Carrol Eugene Devlin, 85, passed away on Monday, July 03, 2017 at Autumn Care of Waynesville. A native of Haywood County, he was a son of the late Bryan and Pearl Pressley Devlin. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers and two sisters. Carrol graduated from...
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...
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