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.

Lynda Hill

Lynda Hill

Dec 27, 2016

"1949 – 2016" Canton – Lynda Lorraine Bryson Hill, 67, passed away on Tuesday, December 27, 2016. A native of Haywood County, she was a daughter of the late George and Gladys Rathbone Bryson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Fred E. Hill, who died in 2009. She is survived...

Robert Carver

Robert Carver

Dec 27, 2016

Maggie Valley, Robert Lee "RL" Carver, 74, passed away on Tuesday, December 27, 2016 at his home. A native of Haywood County he was the son of the late Dewey and Grace Craig Carver. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a sister, Patsy Wyatt and a brother, Allen Ray Carver. He was...

Clinton Jones

Clinton Jones

Dec 27, 2016

Clinton Cedric Jones, Jr., 77, of Asheville, passed away on Tuesday, December 27, 2016. He was born in Savannah, GA to the late Clinton and Ruth Stewart Jones of Pooler, Ga. He was a member of Reeves Chapel United Methodist Church and retired from Steel Case in Fletcher. He enjoyed fishing but woodworking was his passion. In addition to...

Dorothy Mcgaha

Dorothy Mcgaha

Dec 26, 2016

Waynesville, Dorothy Mull McGaha, age 94, passed away on Monday, December 26, 2016 at Autumn Care of Waynesville. A native of Jackson County she was the daughter of the late Charlie and Lela Kirby Mull. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Clay McGaha who died in 2010; a sister;...

Ethel Moody

Ethel Moody

Dec 25, 2016

Waynesville, Ethel Wyatt Moody, age 96, passed away on Sunday, December 25, 2016 at Maggie Valley Nursing Home & Rehabilitation. A native of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late James R. and Rhoda Conard Wyatt. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Reverend Fred L. Moody, Sr. who died in 1992; five...

Darrell Burris

Darrell Burris

Dec 24, 2016

Darrell Wayne Burris, 70, of Alexander, NC passed away on Saturday, December 24, 2016. He was born in Nowata, OK to the late Roy and Effie Mae Sickler Burris. Darrell graduated from High School in Coffeyville, Kansas and served in the US Air Force in Vietnam. He was a Firefighter and EMT for over 40 years, serving in West...

Myrtle Crawford

Myrtle Crawford

Dec 24, 2016

Waynesville, Myrtle Fulbright Crawford, age 102, passed away on Saturday, December 24, 2016 at Haywood Lodge and Retirement Center. A native of Haywood County she was the daughter of the late George V. and Mattie Tate Fulbright. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Horace French Crawford, who died in 2005; two sons, Dewain and...

Joseph Levy

Joseph Levy

Dec 23, 2016

Joseph George Levy, Sr., 86, of Candler, passed away on Friday, December 23, 2016. He was born in Morristown, NJ to the late Frederick and Emma Bischoff Levy. He retired from Kearfott Corporation in Swannanoa after 23 years and was a member of Bethesda Missionary Baptist Church in Candler. Joseph loved animals and watching old Western movies. In addition...

Jill Rogers

Jill Rogers

Dec 22, 2016

Canton – Jill Wilson Rogers, age 57, passed away on Thursday, December 22, 2106 at her residence. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Harley Simpson and Lois Putnam Wilson. She is survived by her husband of 26 years, Kelly Rogers; a son, David Rogers and his wife, Emily;...

Toby Brooks

Toby Brooks

Dec 22, 2016

Canton – Toby Tyler Brooks, age 42, passed away on Thursday, December 22, 2016 at his residence. A native of Jackson County, he was a son of Wayne T. Brooks and Freida Jones Brooks. He was preceded in death by his grandparents; J. C. Jones, Ray Claude Brooks and Vergie Ellen Nations; great-grandparents, Thomas Brooks and Polly...

Elizabeth Carver

Elizabeth Carver

Dec 22, 2016

Waynesville, Elizabeth Ruth Farmer Harris Carver, 57, passed away on Thursday, December 22, 2016 at Maggie Valley Nursing and Rehab Center. Born in Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Roy Vinson and Ruth Ethel Poston Farmer and was also preceded in death by a sister, Marsha Rose Glance; and a brother, Dewey Leo Farmer....

Carol Johnson

Carol Johnson

Dec 21, 2016

"1929 – 2016" Canton – Carol L. Johnson, 87, passed away on Wednesday, December 21, 2016 at the home of his sister. A native of Haywood County, he was a son of the late Lester and Lora Jones Johnson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother-in-law, Howard William Payne and a...

Ralph Inman

Ralph Inman

Dec 21, 2016

"1950 – 2016" Clyde – Ralph Willard Inman, 66, passed away on Wednesday, December 21, 2016 at his residence. A native of Haywood County, he was a son of the late Lyman Loranzo and Rose Lee Rollins Inman. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Marvin Dewey "Bill" Rollins. Ralph retired...

Henry Clemmer

Henry Clemmer

Dec 21, 2016

Waynesville, Henry Alburtus Clemmer, age 92, passed away on Wednesday, December 21, 2016 at Spicewood Cottages. A native of Gaston County, he was the son of the late Robert E. Lee and Gertrude Maxwell Clemmer. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Marion Galke Clemmer; and a son Larry Leon Clemmer. Henry was a member...

Ruby Barnwell

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Subscribe

To Email Notifications

Subscribe to receive an email when we add new obituaries to our website. Your email will not be used for any other purpose and will not be shared. You may unsubscribe at any time.

Please wait

Verifying your email address

Please wait

Unsubscribing your email address

You have been unsubscribed

You will no longer receive messages from our email mailing list.

You have been subscribed

Your email address has successfully been added to our mailing list.

Something went wrong

There was an error verifying your email address. Please try again later, or re-subscribe.

365 Days of Grief Support

Sign up for one year of grief messages designed to offer hope and healing during difficult first year after a loss



Please wait

Verifying your email address

Please wait

Unsubscribing your email address

You have been unsubscribed

You will no longer receive messages from our email mailing list.

You have been subscribed

Your email address has successfully been added to our mailing list.

Something went wrong

There was an error verifying your email address. Please try again later, or re-subscribe.

Heartlight Center Logo

Sign up for one year of grief messages designed to offer hope and healing during difficult first year after a loss



Learn More