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.
Bertie Soesbee
Jan 16, 2017
January 28, 1917—January 16, 2017 Canton - Bertie Jenkins Soesbee passed away on Monday, January 16, 2017 at Tennova Newport Convalescent Center in Newport, Tennessee. She was 12 days short of her 100th birthday. A native of Highlands, North Carolina, she spent most of her life in Canton where she and her late husband, Paul Soesbee, made...
Myrna Roberts
Jan 15, 2017
Waynesville, Myrna Eidson Roberts, 80, passed away on Sunday, January 15, 2017. Myrna grew up in Atlanta and graduated from Grady High School and later from LaGrange College. Myrna met her husband, Larry B. Roberts, at LaGrange College. Larry is a retired United Methodist minister. During their ministry, they served faithfully at numerous churches across South Georgia....
Londo Franklin
Jan 15, 2017
Waynesville, Londo Franklin, 87, passed away on Sunday, January 15, 2017 at Silver Bluff Rehabilitation Center. Born in Haywood County, he was the son of the late James and Frankie Sutton Franklin. He was preceded in death by his wife, Bertha Jane Franklin, who died in 2010; five sisters; and four brothers. Londo was a former employee...
Joseph Christopher
Jan 14, 2017
Waynesville, Joseph Francis Christopher, 88, of Waynesville passed away on Saturday, January 14, 2017, at The Homestead. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Helen Rose Christopher; daughter, Tracey Christopher; special niece, Patricia Christopher, of Sebring, Florida; and several nieces and nephews. Graveside memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, January 16,...
Doris Kepley
Jan 13, 2017
Waynesville, Doris Kepley, 82, passed away on Friday, January 13, 2017 in Easley, South Carolina where she has lived for the past few years. Born in Macon County, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Myrtle Moore Young. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Fred Kepley, who died...
Hazel Berg
Jan 12, 2017
Waynesville, Hazel Marie Foster Berg, 86, passed away on Thursday, January 12, 2017 at The Homestead. A native of Hot Springs, Arkansas she was the daughter of the late Cecil and Elsie Irene Myers Foster. In addition to her parents she is also preceded in death by her husband, Bert K. Berg, who died in 1988; daughter,...
Elsie Haynes
Jan 10, 2017
Waynesville, Elsie Fullbright Haynes, age 96, passed away on Tuesday, January 10, 2017 at Maggie Valley Nursing Home & Rehabilitation. A native of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Jess Spurgeon and Rachel McClure Fullbright. She was also preceded in death by a sister and brother-in-law, Sarah and Lawrence Parker; brother and sister-in-law, Jack...
Bryan Barnett
Jan 10, 2017
Weaverville, Sammy Bryan Barnett, 48, passed away on Tuesday, January 10, 2017 at his home. A native of Haywood County, he was a resident of Weaverville. He was the son of Sam and Jane Hunter Barnett. Bryan was a graduate of Tuscola High School and attended North Carolina State University and was also a graduate of Haywood...
Sarah Hall
Jan 9, 2017
"In Loving Memory" Canton – Sarah Lee Rice Hall, 85, passed away on Monday, January 9, 2017 at the Homestead. She was born in Canton where she spent her formative years. Sarah was preceded in death by her husband, Henry S. Hall, who died in 1986; parents, Fred H. and Bula Carver Rice; sisters, Joan Rice and...
Ina Ray
Jan 8, 2017
Ina Ray, 76, of Candler is now rejoicing in Heaven with her Savior, Jesus Christ, her husband Jim Ray, along with her mom Aileen Brown, dad Alonzo Brown, and beloved brother Sam Brown. Ina's children, Tammie Wells, Lonnie Ray, Jimmy Ray and Crystal Lyons are praising the Lord for giving their mother the gift of eternal life, where she...
Max Yarborough
Jan 7, 2017
"1931 – 2016" Canton – Max Monroe Yarborough, 85, went to be with his Lord, on Saturday, January 7, 2017 at Cleveland Regional Medical Center in Shelby. A native of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Monroe and Fannie Messer Yarborough. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son-in-law,...
Joseph King
Jan 7, 2017
Waynesville, Joseph Stephen "Steve" King, age 52, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, January 7, 2017 at Haywood Regional Medical Center. Steve was born in Alamance County to Joseph Kermit and Marjorie Elizabeth Broadway King. He grew up in the Burlington area and graduated from Walter M. Williams High School. Following graduation he joined the United States Navy...
Norman Anderson
Jan 6, 2017
Norman Roy Anderson, Sr., 81, of Asheville, passed away at home on Friday, January 6, 2017. He was born in Richmond, Long Island to the late Theodore Roy and Alpha Johansen Anderson. He was a generous, sentimental and charitable man and was one of the founding members of ABCCM and a volunteer with Habitat for Humanity. He loved playing...
James Shelton
Jan 5, 2017
James Roy Shelton, 65, of Candler, passed away on Thursday, January 5, 2017. A native of Asheville, he was the son of the late Paul Monroe and Nellie White Shelton. James loved restoring old cars, going to the Shades of the Past Rod Run every year, working in the yard and antiques. In addition to his parents, he was...
Howell Brown, Sr.
Jan 5, 2017
Clyde, Howell Caldwell Brown, Sr., age 84, passed away on Thursday, January 5, 2017 at his residence. Born in Haywood County, he was the son of the late Glenn and Mary Torrence Brown and was also preceded in death by a brother, Glenn Brown. He was a US Air Force veteran and retired from Dayco in 1996....
Tommy Caldwell
Jan 4, 2017
Maggie Valley, Thomas Albert "Tommy" Caldwell, age 81, passed away on Wednesday, January 4, 2017 at St. Joseph Hospital. A native of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Cash and Cora Rich Caldwell and was also preceded in death by a sister, Rosemary Evans and a brother, Manzie Calwell. Tommy proudly served in the...
J. West, Jr.
Jan 4, 2017
"1940 – 2017" Canton – John Marvin West, Jr., 76, of the Beaverdam community, passed away on Wednesday, January 4, 2017 at Maggie Valley Nursing & Rehabilitation. A native of Haywood County, he was a son of the late John Marvin, Sr. and Edna Reno West. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by...
Billy Russell
Jan 4, 2017
Waynesville, Billy Vinson Russell, age 89, passed away on Wednesday, January 04, 2017 at Mission Hospital. A native of Haywood County he was the son of the late William Walter and Celia Massie Russell. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by two sisters, Florence Wilde and Ruth Caldwell; two brothers, Walter and Mark...
Ray James
Jan 4, 2017
"1943 – 2017" Clyde – Paris Ray James, 73, passed away on Wednesday, January 4, 2017 at his residence. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, he was a son of the late Paris E. and Amanda Lee Lindsey James. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Shirley Ann...
Susan Zachary
Jan 3, 2017
Manchester, Michigan, Susan Gail Zachary, age 62, passed away on Tuesday, January 3, 2017. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 11, 2017 at East LaPorte Grace Community Church. Burial will follow at East LaPorte Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1:00 until 3:00 p.m. at the church. In lieu of flowers,...
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