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.
Florence Evans
Mar 23, 2017
Waynesville, Florence Modella Sutton Evans, age 87, passed away on Thursday, March 23, 2017 at Maggie Valley Nursing Home & Rehabilitation. A native of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Joe and Nancy Messer Sutton. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James E. Evans, who died in...
Samuel Teague, Jr.
Mar 22, 2017
Waynesville, Samuel Everett Teague, Jr., 94, passed away on Wednesday, March 22, 2017 at his residence in Waynesville, North Carolina. He was born in Apalachicola, Florida on November 21, 1922 and is the son of Samuel E. Teague Sr. and Mabel Fowler Teague. Mr. Teague moved to Waynesville when he retired in 1985. For many years, he...
Carol Hall-Fisgus
Mar 22, 2017
Carol Hall-Fisgus, 77, of Candler, passed away on Wednesday, March 22, 2017. She was born in Asheville on March 24, 1939 to the late Hoyte Moore Smith and Myrtle Dillingham Smith. Carol was a member of Oak Forest Presbyterian Church and had been an educator in the Buncombe County School System for over 30 years. After her retirement, she...
Hilda Russell
Mar 22, 2017
Canton, Hilda Grasty Russell, age 83, passed away on Wednesday, March 22, 2017 at Memorial Mission Hospital. A native of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Hobert and Maggie Messer Grasty. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Joe Russell, who died in 1995; a sister, Martha Boring; and a brother, James...
Edward Ford
Mar 22, 2017
Clyde, Edward Charles "Buddy" Ford, age 88, passed away on Wednesday, March 22, 2017 at Silver Bluff Nursing Home. A native of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Ott and Lyda Medford Ford. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by three sisters, Virginia Ford, Wilma Ford and Eloise Bumgardner. Buddy...
Jean Millwood
Mar 21, 2017
Waynesville, Emma Jean Millwood, 80, passed away on Tuesday, March 21, 2017 at Smoky Mountain Health & Rehabilitation Center. A native of Jackson County, she was the daughter of the late Jhonnie and Ivlee Messer. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Charles Millwood who died in 2015; an infant son, Richard Dewayne Millwood. Jean...
Gary Smith
Mar 21, 2017
"Loving Husband, Father and Friend" Clyde – Gary Lee Smith, age 67, passed away on Tuesday, March 21, 2017 at his residence. A native of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Robert and Gladys Scott Smith. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his daughter, Brandy Smith, who passed...
Elizabeth Pantas
Mar 21, 2017
Elizabeth Lee Slawter Pantas, age 73, died peacefully on the beautiful spring morning of March 21, 2017, after a long battle with cancer. She was surrounded by family at her Fairview home, in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains just outside of Asheville, NC. Born on March 16, 1944, in Winston-Salem, NC, Elizabeth was the daughter of Hazel Elizabeth Newman...
Joseph Royer
Mar 21, 2017
Clyde, Joseph "Joe" H. Royer, 85, of Susie Noland Road, entered the presence of his Lord on Tuesday, March 21, 2017 at his residence. Born in Buncombe County, he was the son of the late Harry and Lillian Dell Seniff Royer. He was also preceded in death by three sisters, Martha Roberson, Alice Plemmons and Betty Dutcher;...
Joann York
Mar 20, 2017
"In Loving Memory" Canton – JoAnn Sharpe York, age 86, passed away on Monday, March 20, 2017 at Silver Bluff Nursing Home. A native of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Dumont and Jessie Miller Sharpe. JoAnn was a member of Canton First United Methodist Church. She is survived by a daughter, Karen York...
Aileen Cathey
Mar 20, 2017
Waynesville, Aileen Fulbright Cathey, 84, passed away on Monday, March 20, 2017 at Haywood Lodge and Retirement. She was preceded in death by her parents, Hardy Talmadge and Polly Hicks Fulbright; her first husband, Burlin Queen; two brothers, James ad Floyd Fulbright; four sisters, Mary Jo Reeves, Ann Mason, Louise Franklin and Nellie Fulbright; and also an...
Doyle Warren
Mar 18, 2017
"Loving Husband, Father and Grandfather" Canton – Doyle Warren, age 78, passed away on Saturday, March 18, 2017 at CarePartners Hospice Solace Center in Asheville. A native of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Carl Miller Warren and Elsie Mae Inman Warren. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a...
Frankie Clark
Mar 17, 2017
In Loving Memory" Canton – Frankie Trull Clark age 73, passed away on Friday, March 17, 2017 at her residence. A native of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Vivian Gaddy Trull. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Donald Wayne Clark, who died in...
Donald Thompson
Mar 17, 2017
Waynesville, Donald Allen Thompson, 76, of Crawford Road, passed away on Friday, March 17, 2017 at his residence. A native of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Carl W. and Ann Cagle Thompson and was also preceded in death by a twin brother, Ronald Thompson. Donald was employed at Champion International for 40 years,...
Emmadean Davis
Mar 17, 2017
Canton – Emmadean Ervin Davis, age 83, passed away on Friday, March 17, 2017 at her residence. A native of Monroe County, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Manis and Ella Mousier Ervin. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by twin sons, Jeff and Gary Davis. Emmadean enjoyed cooking, canning...
Myrtle Brackett
Mar 16, 2017
Lake Junaluska, Myrtle Brackett, 95, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 16, 2017 at Pigeon Valley Rest Home. A native of Jackson County, she was the daughter of the late Monroe and Annie Watson Cope. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Clinton Brackett, who died in 1995; a son Eugene...
Myrtle Brackett
Mar 16, 2017
Waynesville, Myrtle Brackett, 95, passed away on Thursday, March 16, 2017. Complete obituary and service information will be added as it becomes available.
Stephen Duncan
Mar 15, 2017
Waynesville, Stephen Wade Duncan, 53, passed away on Wednesday, March 15, 2017 at his residence. A native of Haywood County, he is the son of Wade Duncan and the late Doris Marie Blanton Duncan. Steve is a member of Fairview Baptist Church and was self employed as a wood worker. He loved wood working and enjoyed spending...
Barbara Jackson
Mar 15, 2017
Waynesville, Barbara S. Jackson, 72, died peacefully on Wednesday, March 15, 2017 at The Homestead. Barbara was the oldest daughter of David and Edith Stone. In her earlier years, Barbara was a banker and financial counselor. Barbara loved spring time. Many afternoons you could find her tending to her flower garden or her orchids. Her true passion...
Michael Price
Mar 14, 2017
Maggie Valley, Lieutenant Michael Scott "Goon" Price, age 45, passed away on Tuesday, March 14, 2017 following his courageous battle with cancer. He was surrounded by his family and friends at St. Joseph Hospital. Haywood County and the local region have lost a beloved and dedicated law enforcement officer who was a friend to all. His imposing...
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