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.
Helen Nelson
Jul 11, 2016
Waynesville, Helen Settlemyre Nelson, 91, passed away on Monday, July 11, 2016 at Haywood Regional Medical Center. A native of Jackson County, she was the daughter of the late W. K. and Nellie Nations Settlemyre. She was also preceded in death by her husband Wiley Nelson, Jr. who died in 1987; and two sister's Betty Anthony and...
Floyd Fulbright
Jul 11, 2016
"1924 – 2016" Clyde – Floyd Fulbright, 92, passed away on Monday, July 11, 2016 at his home. A native of Haywood County, he was a son of the late Hardy Talmadge and Polly Hicks Fulbright. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Bobbie Bramlett Fulbright, who died in 1975; a...
Morris Brooks, Sr.
Jul 11, 2016
Morris Jackson "Jack" Brooks, Sr., 94, passed away on Sunday, July 10, 2016. Jack was born in Waynesville, North Carolina on May 18, 1922 to Frederick Stonewall and Ruth Eleanor Morris Brooks. He was raised in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Jack served in the Army in Europe during World War II. During the first part of the war, Jack...
Lyle Coffey
Jul 11, 2016
Waynesville, Lyle Welch Coffey, age 90, passed away on Monday, July 11, 2016 at his residence. Lyle was born in Swain County, son of the late Rufus Gamewell and Minnie Welch Coffey. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by siblings, Roby Coffey, Mabel A. Coffey, Helene Coffey, Ruth Coffey Rogers, J.C. Coffey and...
Jerry Whent
Jul 10, 2016
Canton - Gerald Harvey "Jerry" Whent, age 59, of Brookside Drive, passed away on Sunday, July 10, 2016 at his residence. Jerry was born in Terrace Bay, Ontario, Canada, he was the son of Rose Starnynki Whent of Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada and the late Gerald Thomas Whent. Jerry retired in 2014 from Borg Warner as...
Mary Kinsell
Jul 9, 2016
Crabtree, Mary Ellen Keiffer Kinsell, age 64, passed away suddenly on Saturday, July 9, 2016 with her husband, Jack by her side. Mary Ellen was a loving wife, and lifelong loyal friend to many. Mary Ellen cared deeply for animals and adopted many stray and homeless pets. A talented caregiver, she was a retired social worker for...
Arhetta Mcelroy
Jul 8, 2016
Clyde, Arhetta Stamey McElroy, age 80, passed away on Friday, July 8, 2016 at her residence. A native of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Mac McKinley and Belle Welch Stamey. She was also preceded in death by her husband Robert Donald McElroy; three brothers, T.A., J.B. and Mac Stamey, Jr. Arhetta retired from...
John Nerney
Jul 6, 2016
Waynesville, Dr. John Joseph Nerney, 72, died peacefully at his residence on Wednesday, July 6, 2016. John was born in Buffalo, New York, in 1944, but grew up in Atlanta. He was the son of the late Francis Xavier and Phyllis Wysocki Nerney. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Emmie...
George Taylor
Jul 6, 2016
George Howard Taylor, 77, of Candler, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 6, 2016 after a long illness. A native of Asheville, he was the son of the late Howard and Clora Frady Taylor. George was a lifelong member of Ridgeway Baptist Church and retired from 7-Up after 21 years. He loved sitting on his...
Dale Singleton
Jul 6, 2016
Seneca, South Carolina/Bethel, Dale Craig Singleton, age 79, passed away suddenly at Oconee Medical Hospital. He was married to his wife, Eva Nell Henson Singleton for 59 years. Dale was the son of the late James Guy and Lois Rogers Singleton. He was also preceded in death by four brothers, Bruce, Roger, Donald and Gary Singleton. He...
Susie Thomason
Jul 6, 2016
"1939 – 2016" Canton – Susie Gibson Thomason, 77, of Sharptown Road, passed away on Wednesday, July 06, 2016 at her home. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, she was a daughter of the late Richard and Pearl Stamey Gibson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Thomason,...
Johnnie Milner
Jul 5, 2016
Clyde, Johnnie Lawson Milner, age 88, passed away on Tuesday, July 5, 2016 surrounded by his family at Haywood Regional Medical Center. A native of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Joseph and Mozelle McElroy Milner. He was also preceded in death by two sisters, Louise Crisp and Kate Farley; four brothers, Eugene "Bully,"...
Minnie Parton
Jul 3, 2016
Waynesville, Minnie Caldwell Parton, age 95, of Asbury Road, passed away on Sunday, July 3, 2016 at Haywood Regional Medical Center. Minnie was born and lived in Haywood County for her lifetime and was the daughter of the late Thomas and Eller Caldwell. She was preceded in death by her husband, Troy Parton, who died in 1993;...
Ruth Hawkins
Jul 3, 2016
"Loving Wife, Mother, and Grandmother" Clyde – Ruth Helen Fowler Hawkins, 92, passed away on Sunday, July 3, 2016 at her home which she loved. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, she was a daughter of the late Jesse Melvin and Azalea Rogers Fowler. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by...
Ira Dankworth
Jul 2, 2016
"1919 – 2016" Canton – Kitty Dankworth, 97, of Alameda, California, passed away on Saturday, July 2, 2016 at Silver Bluff Nursing Home in Canton, NC. She was the daughter of the late John Clark and Effie Willis Jackson and was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 64 years, Edwin George Dankworth, who died in...
Mary Feichter
Jul 2, 2016
Waynesville, Mary Kathryne Feichter, 75, of Waynesville, passed away on Saturday, July 2 at her home. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Kathryn Frank, her husband, Ralph Feichter, and a granddaughter, Lydia Moore. She is survived by six children, Sarah Aldridge (Allen Aldridge) of Marietta, Georgia, Martha Ruffin (Morrie Ruffin) of Baltimore, Maryland,...
Henry Phillips, Jr.
Jul 1, 2016
Henry ("Hank") Albert Phillips, Jr., 95, of Waynesville NC, died July 1, 2016, of natural causes at the Homestead of Haywood Regional Medical Center. He is survived by his wife of 71 years, Ollie Twilley Phillips, three daughters (Tricia Browne-Ferrigno, Deborah MacIntosh, Pamella Anderson), five grandchildren (Allison Browne, Parke Anderson, Phillip Browne, Shawn MacIntosh, Paige Anderson), and...
Mary Bentley
Jul 1, 2016
"1928 – 2016" Canton – Mary Lou Boone Bentley, age 88, passed away on Friday, July 1, 2016 at Spicewood Cottages. A native of Buncombe County, she was a daughter of the late Harry Everette and Lydia Louise Bagwell Boone. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James Adam Bentley, who...
Helen Mcnamara
Jul 1, 2016
Waynesville, Helen Irene McNamara, 97, passed away on Friday, July 1, 2016 at The Homestead. A native of Graham County, she was the daughter of the late Lee John and Mary Marcus Sawyer. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Jim McNamara, who died in 1988; three sons, Babe Ruth, Paul Lewis and Donald Burris;...
Hugh Starnes
Jun 30, 2016
Maggie Valley - Hugh 'Rip' Starnes, 83, went to be with his Heavenly Father on June 30, 2016 while surrounded by his family at the VA Hospice Center in Asheville, NC. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Wanda; three sons, Mark Starnes of Augusta, GA, Stephen Starnes (Becky) of Greensboro, NC and Chris Starnes...
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