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.
Edith Goodman
Jun 15, 2016
"1922-2016" Canton – Edith Elizabeth Cole Goodman, age 93, passed away on Wednesday, June 15, 2016 at Silver Bluff Nursing Home. A native of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late William Garvin and Minta Elmyra Searcy Cole. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas "Tommy" Goodman, Sr.,...
Agnes Messer
Jun 13, 2016
Waynesville, Agnes Geneva Messer, 77, passed away on Monday, June 13, 2016 at her residence. A native of Hartford, Tennessee, she had lived most of her adult life in Haywood County. She was the daughter of the late Sollie and Ida Magaha Fish and was also preceded in death by her husband, Charlie Richard Messer, who died...
Lewis Corwin
Jun 13, 2016
Waynesville, Lewis Albert "Lew" Corwin, 87, of Skylark Lane, passed away on Monday, June 13, 2016 at Memorial Mission Hospital. A native of Tunbridge, Vermont and former resident of Chesterfield, Missouri, he was the son of the late Everett William and Nina Belle Merrill Corwin. He was also preceded in death by two brothers and five sisters....
Jeffrey Winters
Jun 12, 2016
Waynesville, Jeffrey Mark Winters, 54, passed away on Sunday, June 12, 2016 at Haywood Regional Medical Center. A native of Cook County, Illinois, Jeffrey was the son of the late Dr. John E. Winters and Peggy Winters. He was a member of Unity United Methodist Church and attended Long's Chapel United Methodist Church. Jeffrey was a people...
Clara Wallen
Jun 12, 2016
Clara Lovenia Connor Wallen, 84, of Marshall, passed away on Sunday, June 12, 2016 with her family at her side. She was born in Madison County to the late Charlie and Lula Gentry Connor. Clara loved taking care of her family, bowling, sewing and spending time in the garden. She was very social and never met a stranger, to...
Frances Watts
Jun 10, 2016
Candler – Frances Debrayda Moody Watts, age 87, went home to be with the Lord and her cherished daughter, Linda on Friday, June 10, 2016 at CarePartners Hospice Solace Center in Asheville. A native of Haywood County, she lived most of her life in Candler and was the daughter of the late Noble Wiley and Esther Cordelia...
Lydia Bachmayer
Jun 10, 2016
Asheville – Lydia Katharina Fuchs Bachmayer, age 92, passed away on Friday, June 10, 2016 at Givens Estates. Lydia was born in Munich, Germany and had been a United States Citizen since 1951. She was the daughter of the late Karl and Victoria Schermer Fuchs. Lydia had many joys in life including dining out, enjoying time with...
Ralph Campbell
Jun 6, 2016
"1918 – 2016" Canton – James Ralph Campbell, age 98, passed away on Monday, June 6, 2016 at Pisgah Manor Health Care Center. A native of Buncombe County, he was a son of the late Adelbert Harold and Eva Dell Young Campbell. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by wife, Doris Moore Campbell;...
Ruth Jenkins
Jun 5, 2016
Stevens Creek Community, Ruth Rathbone Jenkins, age 94, passed away on Sunday, June 5, 2016 at Maggie Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. A native of Haywood County she was the daughter of the late Oscar and Florence Price Rathbone. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Jesse Jenkins who died in 1989; four brothers; one...
Faye Owen
Jun 4, 2016
"1924 – 2016" Canton – Faye Mull Owen, formerly of Canton, age 92, passed away on Saturday, June 4, 2016 at Maggie Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. A native of Haywood County, she was a daughter of the late Frank Wilford and Ruth Green Mull. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her...
Roberta Shell
Jun 2, 2016
Waynesville, Roberta Ann Hall Shell, age 77, passed away on Thursday, June 2, 2016 at her residence. A native of Riverview, Michigan, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Ann Irons Hall. Roberta attended Asbury College and later owned her own employment agency, with her husband Hugh, in California. While on vacation in Savannah, Georgia,...
John Keith
Jun 1, 2016
"1983 – 2016" Candler – John "Matthew" Keith, age 32, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, June 1, 2016. A native of Haywood County, he was the son of Terry and Barbara Clark Keith. Matthew was a mechanic and co-owner of Carolina Transmissions in Asheville. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, making music and spending time with his family and...
Willie Hall
May 31, 2016
1928-2016 Canton – Willie Mae Lewis Hall, age 87, passed away on Tuesday, May 31, 2016 at St Joseph Campus. A native of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Wade M. and Mamie Thompson Lewis. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, McKenneth J. Hall, who died in...
Wilsie Green
May 30, 2016
Waynesville, Wilsie Reece Green, age 86, passed away on Monday, May 30, 2016 at The Homestead. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood, she was the daughter of the late Carl and Laura Davis Reece. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Rufus Green who died in 2004. Wilsie was employed at Welco Shoe Company...
Bill Payne
May 30, 2016
1937-2016 Canton – Howard William "Bill" Payne, age 79, passed away on Monday, May 30, 2016. A native of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Francis and Mary Hill Payne. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a son, Howard Edward "Eddie" Payne, who died in 2005. He was...
Helen Burnette
May 29, 2016
Canton, Helen Davis Burnette, age 93, went home to heaven on Sunday, May 29, 2016 at Haywood Lodge and Retirement Center. Helen was born on December 4, 1922 in Youngstown, Ohio where she lived until the age of 9, before moving to North Carolina. She was the oldest child of the late Earl Warton and Alma Crum...
Earl Whisenhunt
May 29, 2016
Candler, Earl Alexander Whisenhunt, age 95, passed away on Sunday, May 29, 2016 at the N.C. State Veterans Home in Black Mountain. Earl was from Candler, North Carolina and was preceded in death by his wife, Nellie Gretchen Shepherd, who died March 30, 2013. In addition to his wife he was preceded in death by two brothers,...
Nathan Dyer
May 28, 2016
Waynesville, Nathaniel Tyler Dyer, age 22, passed away on Saturday, May 28, 2016. A native of Haywood County, he was the son of Cynthia Long, of Waynesville. Nathan was a duly sworn deputy sheriff and detention officer with the Haywood County Sheriff's Office. Nathan had a great love for his family's property on Coleman Mountain. He enjoyed...
Rhenya Lunsford
May 28, 2016
Rhenya D. Bryant Lunsford, 51, of Arden, passed away Saturday, May 28, 2016. A native of Asheville, she was the daughter of Johnny Bryant and Maxine Metcalf. She grew up in the Haw Creek area. Rhenya loved gardens and flowers. She would hunt for seashells at the beach and loved watching the sunrises and sunsets with her family. She...
Mary Jamerson
May 26, 2016
Mary O'Connor Jamerson, 89, of Asheville, passed away Thursday, May 26, 2016. A native of Asheville, she was the daughter of the late Jacob Sidney and Lula Ellen Edwards O'Connor. She was a member of Sunrise Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Grey L. Jamerson; brothers, Bud, Scott, Joe, Bill,...
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