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.
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...
Dana Hamlin
Jun 29, 2016
Maggie Valley, Dana Dean Hamlin, Jr., 72, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 29, 2016. A native of Tampa, Florida, he was the son of the late Dana D. and Geraldine Hamlin. Dean was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Waynesville. He was a loving husband, wonderful father and grandfather and...
Mary James
Jun 28, 2016
"1930 – 2016" Asheville – Mary Alice Crawford James, age 85, formerly of the Bethel community in Canton, passed away on Tuesday, June 28, 2016 at Aston Park Health Care Center. A native of Haywood County, she was a daughter of the late Raymond and Mary Lou McElreath Crawford. In addition to her parents, she was preceded...
Harrison Caldwell
Jun 26, 2016
Waynesville, Harrison William Caldwell, 81, passed away on Sunday, June 26, 2016 at his residence. Harrison was born and lived in Haywood County for his lifetime. He was the son of the late James and Avie McElroy Caldwell and was also preceded in death by five sisters and four brothers. He served in the US Army during...
Betty Thompson
Jun 26, 2016
"Loving Wife & Mother" Waynesville, Betty (Vesta) Pardue Thompson, of 332 Mundy Field Road, Canton, died at Autumn Care on June 26, 2016. She suffered a brain stem stroke in 2001 and as a result developed vascular dementia that claimed her life after many years of home care. Betty leaves to cherish her memory her husband, Bill,...
Marie Sutton
Jun 25, 2016
Maggie Valley and Clermont, Florida, Marie Carpenter Sutton, age 82, it is with sadness but with the hope given through Jesus Christ that the family announce her passing into eternity on Saturday, June 25, 2016 at the Mike Conley Hospice House in Clermont, Florida. A native and long-time resident of Maggie Valley, she was the daughter of...
Robert Feller
Jun 25, 2016
Waynesville, Robert Scovill Feller, age 86, passed away on Saturday, June 25, 2016 at The Homestead Hospice Center. A native of Rockford, Illinois, born on April 4, 1930, he was the son of the late Frank and Nellie Preston Scovill Feller. Bob graduated from East Rockford High School in 1948 and Beloit College in 1953. He attended...
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