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.
Celia Griffin
Sep 15, 2016
"Loving Mama" Canton – Celia Elizabeth Holt Griffin, age 93, went home to be with Jesus on Thursday, September 15, 2016 at her residence. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Robert Lee and Lou Ellen Knight Holt. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death...
Lucy Clark
Sep 12, 2016
Clyde, Lucy Green Clark, age 100, passed away on Monday, September 12, 2016 at Smoky Mountain Health and Rehabilitation Center. A native of and lifelong resident of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Harrison and Adeline Riggs Green. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Roy Clark who died in 1984 and...
Pauline Davis
Sep 12, 2016
"Loving Wife, Mother and Grandmother" Clyde, Pauline Bishop Davis, 86, passed away September 12th at her residence surrounded by her family. Pauline was born and lived in Haywood County for her lifetime. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Ada Bishop; sisters, Anna Bell Apple, Clara Gavitt, Ethel Arrington, Frances Best, Eva Queen, Lucille...
Dorothy Birchfield
Sep 11, 2016
Waynesville, Dorothy Jean "Granny Dot" Evans Birchfield, 75, passed away on Sunday, September 11, 2016 at her residence. Born in Buncombe County, she made her home in Haywood County for the past 61 years. She was the daughter of the late Alfred and Ella Mae Browning Evans; she was preceded in death by her husband, Delmas Birchfield,...
Nyal Plemmons
Sep 10, 2016
"Loving Husband, Daddy, & Pop" Canton – Nyal West Plemmons, 79, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus, on Saturday, September 10, 2016 at his residence. A native and life-long resident of Haywood County, he was a son of the late Devallen Stewart "D.S." and Ova West Plemmons. In addition to his parents, he...
Barbara Clark-Teague
Sep 10, 2016
Clyde, Barbara Clark-Teague, 68, passed away on Saturday, September 10, 2016 at Haywood Regional Medical Center. Barbara was a life-long resident of Haywood County and the daughter of the late Clyde and Jessie Fish Justice and was also preceded in death by her first husband, William Vager Clark, who died in 2012. She was employed at Haywood...
Nancy Parker
Sep 10, 2016
"1927 – 2016" Asheville – Nancy Jane Russell Parker, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, avid cook, and dedicated volunteer began her new life in the "Happy Hunting Ground" on Saturday, September 10, 2016. Nancy began her earthly life on June 30, 1927 in Canton, North Carolina, the only child of Fain and Ruth Russell. Her life at that...
Fannie Burnette
Sep 9, 2016
"Loving Wife, Mother, & Grandmother" Canton – Fannie Kate Browning Burnette, 89, passed away on Sunday, September 11, 2016 at Memorial Campus of Mission Hospitals. A native and life-long resident of Haywood County, she was a daughter of the late Edgar David and Mary Belle Buchanan Browning. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death...
Patrick Brooks
Sep 7, 2016
2 Timothy 4:7-8 7 I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. 8 Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day – and not only to me, but also to all who have...
Bobby Messer
Sep 7, 2016
Waynesville, Bobby Eugene Messer, 80, passed away on Wednesday, September 7, 2016 at Haywood Regional Medical Center. A native of Spring Creek, he was the son of the late Leonard W. and Lois Gertie Duckett Messer. Bob served in the US Army's Eight Infantry Division and was also a veteran of the US Navy. Bob was employed...
Wilma Setzer
Sep 7, 2016
Waynesville – Wilma Lee West Setzer, age 77, of 63 Westwood Circle, passed away on Wednesday, September 7, 2016. A native of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late William West and Bertha Postell of Robbinsville. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son-in-law, Rick Ownby. Wilma worked at Dollar...
Jim Summey
Sep 6, 2016
"1936 – 2016" Canton – James Winford "Jimmy" Summey, 79, of Phillipsville Loop, passed away on Tuesday, September 6, 2016 at his home. A native of Buncombe County, but having lived most of his life in Haywood County, he was a son of the late Linten and Nellie Austin Summey. In addition to his parents, he was...
Judy Coley
Sep 5, 2016
Waynesville, Judy Ann Faulkner Coley, 72, passed away on Monday, September 5, 2016 at her residence. Born in Greenville, South Carolina, she was the daughter of the late David J. and M. Ola Parton Faulkner and was also preceded in death by her husband, James A. "Bert" Coley, who died in 2012. Judy was a 1962 graduate...
Bryan Stockton
Aug 31, 2016
Canton – Bryan Todd "Bubba" Stockton loving husband, father, and son, age 41, passed away on Wednesday, August 31, 2016 at his residence. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, he was the son of David and Pam Stockton of Canton. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Lethel and Opal Stockton. He was...
Olga Earley
Aug 30, 2016
Candler – Olga Smathers Earley, age 81, passed away on Tuesday, August 30, 2016 at the Laurels of Green Tree Ridge. A native of Buncombe County, she was the daughter of the late Jennings and Mary Luther Smathers. She was also preceded in death by her husband Frederick Mitchell Earley, who died in 1970. She was a...
Joan Rhinehart
Aug 30, 2016
"1933-2016" Clyde – Joan Hutchins Rhinehart, age 83, passed away on August 30, 2016 at St. Joseph Campus in Asheville. A native of Madison County, she was the daughter of the late Garner and Cleota Davis Hutchins. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Melvin Rhinehart, who passed away in 1994...
Peter Sterling
Aug 30, 2016
Waynesville, Peter Van Orden Sterling passed away at home on Tuesday, August 30, 2016. He was born in Springfield, Massachusetts to Clarence Irving and Edith Van Orden Sterling. Peter was a graduate of Davidson College (NC) and Georgetown University (DC). While in Washington, he served for a time on the staff of US Senator Paul H. Douglas...
Ralph Prevost, Jr.
Aug 30, 2016
Waynesville, Ralph Lee Prevost, Jr., age 77, passed away on Tuesday, August 30, 2016 at Mission Hospital. A native of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Ralph Lee and Dorothy Lane Prevost. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Joan Davis. Ralph was employed by Dayco Corporation for 37 years in Senior...
Gary Owen
Aug 29, 2016
Clyde – Gary Wayne Owen, age 64, passed away on Monday, August 29, 2016. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, he is the son of Bill and Betty Owen of Canton. He was employed as a crew leader with Evergreen Packaging and a member of Louisa Chapel United Methodist Church. Gary was a man who...
Eva Williams
Aug 29, 2016
Waynesville, Eva Rhinehart Williams, 87, passed away on Monday, August 29, 2016 at her residence. Born and raised in Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Derry and Gurly Sitton Rhinehart and was also preceded in death by her husband, Ralph R. Williams, who died in 2000. Eva loved her gardens and enjoyed raising vegetables...
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