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.
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,...
Marilyn Walker
Dec 1, 2016
Marilyn L. Walker, 57, of Candler, passed away on Thursday, December 1, 2016. She was born in Jellico, TN to the late Fred Walker and Delphine Cupp. Marilyn was a member of High Street Baptist Church, she worked at Champion, in addition to being a beautician. She was preceded in death by her parents, son, Dylan Roseboom and sister,...
Bill Collingwood, Jr.
Nov 30, 2016
Maggie Valley, William "Bill" H. Collingwood, Jr., 74, passed away on Wednesday, November 30, 2016 at his residence. Bill was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and had previously resided in Seattle, Washington and most of his life in Homestead, Florida before moving to Haywood County in 1993. He was the son of the late William H. and Elizabeth...
James Ruff
Nov 30, 2016
James Alfred Ruff, Jr., 55, of Asheville, passed away on Wednesday, November 30, 2016. A native of Rutherford County, he was the son of James and Betty Jane Banks Ruff. He was preceded in death by his father, James Ruff, Sr. James is survived by his mother and step-dad, Betty and Bobby Brigman, significant other, Teresa Thomas; children, Clayton,...
Linda Gentry
Nov 29, 2016
Waynesville, Linda Marie Gentry, 61, passed away on Tuesday, November 29, 2016 at St. Joseph Hospital. A native of Jackson County, she was the daughter of the late Floyd and Geneva Gaddis Conard. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by the love of her life and partner, Bill Keller; and a sister, Barbara...
Lucille Elkins
Nov 29, 2016
"1927 – 2016" Canton – Lucille Carswell Elkins, 89, passed away on Tuesday, November 29, 2016 at Autumn Care of Saluda Nursing Home. A native of Haywood County, she was a daughter of the late Marvin "Bud" Terrell and Pearl Melinda Duckett Carswell. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Doice...
Ruby Revis
Nov 26, 2016
Waynesville, Ruby Lee Revis, age 95, passed away on Saturday, November 26, 2016 at The Homestead. A native of Marion County, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late William Lee and Mary Elizabeth O'Neil Smith. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by one sister, Geneva Graybeal; three brothers, Joseph, Otis and Russell...
Robert Jakes
Nov 25, 2016
Canton, NC - Robert Nelson Jakes, age 88, passed away on Friday, November 25, 2016 at Mission Hospitals-Memorial Campus. Robert was born in Lafayette, Indiana on March 19, 1928. He was the son of the late Paul L. and Laurah K. Siefers Jakes. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Colleen...
Terry Nyhagen
Nov 25, 2016
Clyde, Terry Lynn Nyhagen died at the age of 67 in his home on Friday, November 25, 2016 after a battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife, Victoria Ruth Morrison; his son, Eric Nyhagen; sisters, Cherie Pooler, Judy (Eugene) Gravunder; brother, Allen (Linda) Nyhagen; brothers-in-laws, Bill (Laurie) Morrison and Dave (Ryan) Morrison; many nieces and...
Richard Crowder
Nov 24, 2016
Waynesville, NC - Richard ("Rick") Joseph Crowder, Jr. entered eternal life on Thanksgiving Day, November 24th, after a brief illness of metastatic melanoma. At the time of his death, Rick was surrounded by his family, who loved him with deep devotion. As the son of a United Methodist minister, Rick lived in many places including Charlotte, Boone,...
Linda Presnell
Nov 24, 2016
Waynesville, Linda Gail Clark Presnell, age 75, passed away on Thursday, November 24, 2016 at Haywood Regional Medical Center. A native of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Ercel "Bunk" and Kathryn Drake Clark. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Wayne Charles Presnell, who died in 1994; and a brother, Bruce...
Randy Davis
Nov 22, 2016
"1961 – 2016" Candler – Randy William Davis, 55, passed away on Tuesday, November 22, 2016 at his residence. A native of Haywood County, he was a son of Wanda Taylor Davis and the late Jackie Lee Davis. Randy retired as sergeant from the Asheville Police Department and formerly worked with the Haywood County Sheriff's department and...
Coran Rollins, Jr.
Nov 20, 2016
Canton, Coran Stephen Rollins, Jr., 73, of Love Joy Road, passed away on Sunday, November 20, 2016 at his residence. Born in Haywood County, he was the son of the late Coran Stephen Rollins, Sr. and Lela Mann Rollins and was also preceded in death by a sister, Doris Elizabeth Rollins Cannon. Stephen was a US Army...
Mary Beatty
Nov 18, 2016
Maggie Valley, Mary Anita Battaglioli Beatty, 80, passed away on Friday, November 18, 2016 at The Elizabeth House in Hendersonville, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Somerville Massachusetts, she was a former resident of Venice and Satellite Beach, Florida. She was the daughter of the late Bartolo and Anne Wilson Battaglioli and was also preceded in...
James Smathers
Nov 18, 2016
Waynesville, James Gordon Smathers, 95, of Walker Road, passed away on Friday, November 18, 2016 at Maggie Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Born in Jackson County, he had lived most of his adult life in Haywood County. Gordon was born the third of thirteen children to the late William Rufus and Bertha "Inez" Derrick Smathers. Growing up...
Dorothy Ledford
Nov 17, 2016
Clyde, Dorothy Hill Ledford, 96, of the Fines Creek Community, passed away on Thursday, November 17, 2016 at Haywood Regional Medical Center surrounded by her loving family. Born in Cocke County, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Hattie Hall Hill. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Steve Ledford, who died...
Rev. Hale
Nov 14, 2016
Rev. Dr. Joe R. Hale, age 81, died on November 14 at Silver Bluff Village, near Canton, N.C., where he lived with his wife, Mary Richey Hale. A worship service celebrating his life will be held on Thursday, November 17th, 2:00 p.m., at First United Methodist Church in Waynesville, N.C. Rev. Sanford L. Giles, Jr. and Bishop...
Shirley Wines
Nov 14, 2016
Canton – Shirley Anne Howard Wines, age 72, passed away on Monday, November 14, 2016 at Mission Hospitals Memorial Campus. A native of Newport News, Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Mack Vincent and Nollie Faye Mathews Howard. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by twin great-granddaughters. Shirley was formerly employed...
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