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.
Anthony Joyce
Nov 6, 2016
"1944 – 2016" Moncks Corner, South Carolina – Anthony "Tony" Morris Joyce, 72, passed away on Sunday, November 6, 2016 at his residence. A native of McRae, Georgia, he was a son of Cessel Joyce and Delilah Belle Morris Joyce Ford. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Martha Patricia Joyce....
Mamie Cullins
Nov 5, 2016
Hendersonville, Mamie Lee Barmore Cullins, 71, passed away on Saturday, November 5, 2016 at CarePartner Solace Center in Asheville. A native of Abbeville, South Carolina, Mamie lived in Hendersonville for nearly 47 years and was considered the "Mother of Lincoln Circle". She was the daughter of the late RS and Margie Jackson Barmore and was also preceded...
Louise Baker
Nov 5, 2016
Waynesville, Louise Booth Williams Baker, age 77, died on November 5, 2016. She was born on January 16, 1939 at Crawford W Long Hospital in Atlanta, GA to the late James Booth Williams and Frances Elizabeth Verdery Williams of Monroe GA. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Baker was predeceased by her brother, James Booth Williams, Jr.,...
Jesse Moore
Nov 4, 2016
Waynesville, Jesse Graham Moore, 86, of Westwood Circle, passed away on Friday, November 4, 2016. A native of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Tommy Lee and Della Free Moore and was also preceded in death by two sons, Harold and Irvin; four brothers and two sisters. Jesse retired from Lea Industries after 26½...
Mary Gibson
Nov 3, 2016
"Loving Mother and Grandmother" Waynesville – Mary Ruth Gibson, age 77, passed away on Thursday, November 3, 2016 at the Brian Center of Waynesville. A native of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Jim and Carrie Bell Guy Gibson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Leonard...
Roger Moore
Nov 3, 2016
Waynesville, Gunnery Sgt. Roger Dale Moore, Ret., 65, passed away on Thursday, November 3, 2016 at his residence after an extended illness. A native of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Annie May Green and Willard Moore and was also preceded in death by a brother, Michael Moore and one sister, Joanne Bryson. Roger...
Pauline Galloway
Nov 3, 2016
"1921 – 2016" Clyde – Pauline Killian Galloway, 95, passed away on November 3, 2016 at Autumn Care of Waynesville. A native of Cocke County, Tennessee, she was a daughter of the late Charles Vinson and Julia Louisa Large Killian. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Galloway, who died...
J. Cochran, Jr.
Nov 2, 2016
"1924 – 2016" Clyde – John Robert "J. R." Cochran, Jr., 91, passed away on Wednesday, November 2, 2016 at The Homestead. A native of Jackson County, he was a son of the late John Robert Cochran, Sr. and Lucy Zachary Cochran. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Mildred Robinson...
Glenn Rinehart
Oct 30, 2016
Herman Glenn Rinehart, 68, passed away on Sunday, October 30, 2016 at St. Joseph Campus of Mission Hospitals. A native of Buncombe County, he was a son of the late Herman Cambel and Carrie Hannah Rinehart. Glenn worked as a truck driver for 43 years and he enjoyed going to horse shows, walking horses, and NASCAR. He...
Kathleen Pacetti
Oct 30, 2016
Asheville, Margaret Kathleen Robinson Pacetti, age 101, passed away on Sunday, October 30, 2016 at Givens Health Center. A native of Duval County, she was born in Jacksonville, Florida on March 16, 1915 to Alice Simmons and Houston Robinson. When she was two her parents divorced. She was reared by her aunt and uncle Nel and Lockwood...
Elizabeth Smith
Oct 29, 2016
Elizabeth Harsh Smith, age 93, passed away on Saturday, October 29, 2016 at Brookdale Asheville Walden Ridge. A native of Birmingham, Alabama, she was the daughter of the late William L. and Bessie Foster Harsh. Elizabeth was preceded in death by her husband, Percy McCall "Pete" Smith, who died in 2010, a son, David Smith, and two...
Alene Early
Oct 29, 2016
Conover, Alene Moss Early, age 83, passed away on Saturday, October 29, 2016 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. A native of Macon County, she was the daughter of the late Fred and Fannie Smith Moss. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Dover Early, who died in 2014. She was also preceded in death by...
Ethel Ray
Oct 29, 2016
Burlington/Waynesville, Ethel Lottie Caroline Messer Ray, 88, passed away on Saturday, October 29, 2016 at Hospice and Palliative Care Center in Burlington. A native of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Glen and Burr Leatherwood Messer. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Harry Ray who died in 1989; two grandchildren, Brett...
Noah Parris
Oct 27, 2016
Noah Mitchell Parris, 88, of Marshall, passed away on Thursday, October 27, 2016. He was born in Polk County, SC to the late Callin and Vennie Steadman Parris. Noah served in the US Navy during World War II and Korea and was a member of VFW Post 891. He loved fox hunting and his foxhounds. In addition to his...
Vanessa Becker
Oct 27, 2016
Waynesville, Vanessa Jean Abel Becker, 74, passed away on Thursday, October 27, 2016 at Memorial Mission Hospital Born in Scott City, Kansas, May 20, 1942, Vanessa was the daughter of the late Colonel (Ret) Stewart W. and Virginia Abel of Roseville, California. She was also preceded in death by a brother Mickey Abel. Vanessa graduated from Fayetteville...
Michael Austin
Oct 25, 2016
"Will be missed by all" Candler – Michael "Mickey" Steven Austin, 70, passed away peacefully after fighting a brave and courageous battle on Tuesday, October 25, 2016. A resident of Candler for the majority of his life, he was a son of the late Leland Sylvester and Grace Margaret Lance Austin. In addition to his parents, he...
Mildred Henderson
Oct 23, 2016
Mildred Hart Williamson Henderson, widow of Ermine Boles Henderson, Sr. died on October 23, 2016. Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 30, 2016 at St. Mary of the Hills Episcopal Church, Blowing Rock, North Carolina. A memorial service and interment will be at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 27, 2016 at Calvary Episcopal...
Linwood Cordray
Oct 22, 2016
Waynesville, Linwood Verne Cordray, 64, resident of Duluth, Georgia and formerly of Waynesville, passed away on October 22, 2016 at Emory Johns Creek, Georgia. He was diagnosed only days earlier with metastatic renal cell carcinoma. Linwood, also known as "Buzz", was the son of the late Henry and Gentry Cordray of Charleston, South Carolina. He is survived...
Ben Hannah
Oct 21, 2016
Waynesville, Ben Hannah, 75, of JF Morris Circle, passed away on Friday, October 21, 2016 at his residence. A native of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Norman Manson and Burr Conard Hannah and was also preceded in death by his wife, Sherri Price Hannah, who died in 2006; a son, Norman Ben Hannah,...
Celia Medford
Oct 20, 2016
Lake Junaluska, Celia Ann Smith Medford, age 77, passed away on Thursday, October 20, 2016 at The Homestead. A native of New Hanover County, North Carolina, she was the daughter of the late William Ramp and Virginia Dare Davis Smith. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Norma Reeves; seven brothers, William, Joseph, Tommy, Bobby,...
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