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.
Ruby Barnwell
Dec 20, 2016
"1934 – 2016" Canton – Ruby Barnwell, 82, passed away on December 20, 2016 at Haywood Regional Medical Center. A native of Buncombe County, she was a daughter of the late Robert George and Annie Sales Barnwell. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Marie Stallings; and two brothers, Leamer (Bud)...
Keith Smith
Dec 18, 2016
"Loving Dad & Brother" Canton – Thurman Keith "Butch" Smith, 47, passed away on Sunday, December 18, 2016 at his residence. A native of Hall County, Georgia, Keith had lived most of his life in Haywood County and was a son of the late James Doyle and Lucy Ann Russell Smith. Keith was employed for 24 years...
Judy Kullman
Dec 17, 2016
Maggie Valley, Judy Baysinger Kullman, 66, passed away on Saturday, December 17, 2016 at Autumn Care. Judy was born in Meade County, Kentucky and had lived in Haywood County for the past 33 years. She was the daughter of the late Denis R. and Iona Rhodes Baysinger. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Robert...
Vivian Henson
Dec 16, 2016
"Loving & Devoted Mother" Canton – Vivian Henson, 94, passed away on Friday, December 16, 2016 at Silver Bluff Nursing Home. A native of Haywood County, she was a daughter of the late Ethel Howell. In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ulus C. Henson, who died in 1949 and a...
Joyce Allen
Dec 16, 2016
Clyde, Joyce Collier Rhodes Allen, 90, went home to be with her Lord on Friday, December 16, 2016. A native of Scott County, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late George and Sophia Stella Broom Collier and was also preceded in death by her husbands, Donald Allen, Jr., who died in 1980 and Lawrence Rhodes and...
Beecher Phillips
Dec 15, 2016
Waynesville, William Beecher Phillips, 67, passed away on Thursday, December 15, 2016. A native of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Elbert and Ota Sutton Phillips and was also preceded in death by a sister, Nora Ball, a brother, Burton Phillips, and brother-in-law, Tom Rogers. Beecher held the rank of Lieutenant, retiring in 2009...
Myrtle Hare
Dec 14, 2016
Leicester, Myrtle Webb Hare, age 83, passed away on Wednesday, December 14, 2016 at her residence. A native of Buncombe County she is the daughter of the late Herman and Evelyn Hutchinson Webb. Myrtle was also preceded in death by her husband, Walter Hare, who died in 1998; three sons, David, Ronnie and Ganey Hare. She retired...
Bruce Larivee
Dec 14, 2016
Bruce L. Larivee, 73, of Holyoke, Massachusetts, passed away at his residence on December 14, 2016, after a battle with cancer. He was born May 25, 1943, oldest son of the late Lionel "Leo" D. and Jeanette (Bilodeau) Larivee. He resided 35 years in Miami, Florida, where he was employed by Eastern Air Lines and Florida Power...
Barbara Trull
Dec 12, 2016
"Devoted Friend" Canton – Barbara Jean Trull, 73, passed away on Monday, December 12, 2016 at Silver Bluff. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, she was a daughter of the late Elbert A. and Esther Cogburn Trull. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her step-mother, Juanita Trull; a half-sister, Deborah...
Marcella Cable
Dec 12, 2016
Waynesville, Marcella Buchanan Cable, age 85, went home to be in the presence of her Heavenly Father on the 12th day of December, 2016. A native of Jackson County, she was the daughter to the late Roy and Luna Cowan Buchanan. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by brothers, Conrad, Paul and Glenn...
Joe Hannah
Dec 11, 2016
Waynesville, Joe Medford Hannah, age 78, passed away on Sunday, December 11, 2016 at The Homestead in the presence of his loving family. Joe was the son of the late Medford and Bonnie Sutton Hannah of Haywood County. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his three half-brothers, Lowell, Dennis and Odell Messer....
Bill Queen
Dec 11, 2016
Waynesville, James William "Bill" Queen, age 68, passed away on Sunday, December 11, 2016 at his residence. A native of Haywood County, he was the son of the late John M. Queen, Jr. and Margaret Hundley Queen. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his son, Joseph Queen. Bill cherished the days he...
David Jackson
Dec 9, 2016
Clyde - David (Gerald) Jackson, 69, died peacefully with family members December 9, 2016 at the Homestead. Gerald was the youngest son of J. Sam and Winnie Jackson, deceased and life-long residents of Clyde, NC. A US Navy veteran, Gerald served on the USS New Orleans, a helicopter carrier during the Viet Nam War. Gerald was a...
Barbara Smathers
Dec 9, 2016
Canton – Barbara Alice Setzer Smathers, age 81, passed away on Friday, December 9, 2016 at Mission Hospitals-Memorial Campus. A native of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Fred and Edith Putnam Setzer. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Wayne and Jackie Setzer. Barbara retired from Benfield...
Ebb Field
Dec 8, 2016
Waynesville, Ebb Horton "Andy" Field, age 69, passed away on Thursday, December 8, 2016 at The Homestead. A native of Seneca, South Carolina, he was the son of the late Ebb H. Field, Jr and Ann Pruitt Field. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Barbara Sullivan. Andy served proudly in the United States Army...
Lillie Adkins
Dec 5, 2016
Waynesville, Lillie Aiken Adkins, age 96, passed away on Monday, December 5, 2016 at Autumn Care of Waynesville. A native of Jackson County, she was the daughter of the late Cicero and Ada Watson Aiken. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Ronald Winford Adkins who died in 2011; three sisters,...
Bernice Carter
Dec 5, 2016
Mars Hill/Waynesville, Bernice Hyatt Carter, age 97, passed away on Monday, December 5, 2016 at Park Ridge Health. A native of Haywood County and lived in Mars Hill since 1989, she was the daughter of the late Rufus and Mae Rogers Hyatt. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Glenn Ray...
Bob Bowman
Dec 4, 2016
"1943 – 2016" Canton – James Robert "Bob" Bowman, 73, passed away on Sunday, December 04, 2016 at his residence. A native of Andrews, he was a son of the late Robert Lee and Ollie Faye Davis Bowman. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Bill and John Bowman. Bob was...
Manzie Caldwell
Dec 2, 2016
Maggie Valley, Manzie Caldwell, 74, passed away on Friday, December 2, 2016 at his residence. 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. Manzie retired from Dayco with 31 years of service and enjoyed farming, and he...
Billy Miller
Dec 1, 2016
Rev. Billy Ray Miller, 82, of Bryson City passed away on Thursday, December 01, 2016. He was born in Kenvir, KY to the late Aldrich and Esther Dean Miller and served in the US Air Force. After 40 years he retired from the CSX Railroad. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife,...
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