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.
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...
Nancy Rose
Aug 29, 2016
"Loving Wife, Mother & Grandmother" Canton – Nancy Thomason Rose, age 78, passed away on Monday, August 29, 2016 at her residence. A native of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Homer and Thelma Maude Ferguson Thomason. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William "Larry" Rose, who...
James Edwards
Aug 29, 2016
Waynesville, James Roy "Jim" Edwards, 92, entered into eternal life on Monday, August 29, 2016 at Autumn Care of Waynesville following a long illness. He was born in Barnardsville, Buncombe County, North Carolina on September 29, 1923, the son of Barnard Lee and Cleopatra Cleveland Bartlett Edwards. After graduating from Barnardsville High School in 1941, he entered...
Annie Nelson
Aug 28, 2016
"Mamaw" Canton – Annie Belle West Nelson, age 90, passed away on Sunday, August 28, 2016 at St. Joseph Campus, in Asheville. A native of Rutherford County, she was the daughter of the late Reverend Fredrick and Mary Caroline Roberson West. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Corbett C.M. "Sam"...
Helen Sutton
Aug 25, 2016
Maggie Valley, Helen Ruth Sutton, 76, passed away on Thursday, August 25, 2016 at Haywood Regional Medical Center. Helen was born in North Carolina and had previously resided in Hickory before moving to Haywood County. She was preceded in death by her in-laws, J.D. and Annie Sutton. Helen was a lover of nature and enjoyed bird watching....
Alice Haley
Aug 24, 2016
Waynesville, Alice Mae Hurt Richards Haley was a native of Putnam County, born in Eatonton GA on May 16, 1916 to the parentage of the late Andrew "Joe" Hurt and Roberta Dennis. Death came to Mrs. Haley on Wednesday, August 24, 2016 while residing at Quiet Oaks Health Care in Crawford, Georgia after a brief illness. Preceded...
Blanche Wamsley
Aug 22, 2016
Blanche Jarvis Wamsley passed into eternal life at age 94 after a short period of declining health. She was born in the Statesville-Wilkesboro, NC area in the 1920's at the farm of her parents, Lee Jarvis and Ella Kemp Jarvis. She is predeceased by her beloved husband, John Philip Wamsley, and by all six of her brothers and sisters:...
Rachel Mitchell
Aug 22, 2016
"Glam-Ma" Canton – Rachel Lovelace Mitchell, passed away peacefully, at the age of 94, on Monday, August 22, 2016 at The Homestead following a short illness. Rachel was born April 29, 1922 as the second child of Leonard Reid Lovelace and Ida Gertrude Wallace Lovelace. In addition to her parents and husband, Morris Mitchell, Rachel was preceded...
Debra Gisler
Aug 22, 2016
Waynesville - Debra Bragg Gisler, passed away peacefully from cancer in Waynesville, North Carolina on, August 22, 2016. Debra and her husband, John, moved to Waynesville 12 years ago to begin retirement. She was a Master Gardener, a volunteer for the Junaluska Elementary School garden and beloved by her family and friends. Debra retired from the U.S....
Michael Rathbone
Aug 21, 2016
"1950 – 2016" Candler – Michael Rathbone, 66, passed away on Sunday, August 21, 2016 at his residence. A native of Haywood County, he was a son of the late Ruby Rathbone McDaniel. In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by a sister, Dianna Newton. Michael worked for Southeastern Container for 20 years. He...
Margaret Mcgirt
Aug 20, 2016
Waynesville, Margaret Noland McGirt, 82, of 151 Auburn Park Drive, passed away on Saturday, August 20, 2016 at Asheville Specialty Hospital in Asheville. A native of Haywood County, she was born to the late Hugh Love and Louie Medford Noland. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Nancie. Margaret was a member of Crabtree United...
Thomas Aumen
Aug 20, 2016
Maggie Valley, Thomas John Aumen (Tom John), age 84, passed away on Friday, August 19, 2016 at St. Joseph/Memorial Mission Hospital, Asheville. Thomas was a native of Hershey, Pennsylvania. He is the son of the late Robert and Carrie Smith Aumen. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Richard and Robert. Thomas attended Hershey schools...
Julia Roberson
Aug 19, 2016
Julia R. Roberson, 85, of Candler, passed away Friday, August 19, 2016. A native of Asheville, she was the daughter of the late Locke and Clara Jaynes Roberson. Julia was a lifetime member of Montmorenci United Methodist Church and volunteered with Habitat for Humanity for over 20 years. An accomplished painter, she also made the best biscuits in the...
Sarah Branson
Aug 19, 2016
"Loving Wife, Mother& Grandmother" Canton – Sarah Anita Henderson Branson, age 90, passed away on Friday, August 19, 2016 at her residence. A native of Henderson County, she was the daughter of the late John Lindsey and Maybelle Anders Henderson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Phil Lester Branson, who...
Frederick Smathers
Aug 17, 2016
"Loving Father & Granddaddy" Canton – Frederick Hargrove Smathers, 91, of the Dutch Cove community, passed away on Wednesday, August 17, 2016, surrounded by his loving family. A native and life-long resident of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Oscar Charlie and Lucy Nell Hargrove Smathers. In addition to his parents, he was preceded...
Thelma Smith
Aug 17, 2016
Maggie Valley, Thelma Inez Ward Smith, age 95, passed away on Wednesday, August 17, 2016 at The Homestead. A native of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Ora Brown Ward. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Robert Roy Smith, who died in 1993; a son, Harold Smith; and three...
Alice Quakenbush
Aug 17, 2016
"1922 – 2016" Canton – Alice Harrill Truesdale Quakenbush, 94, passed away on Wednesday, August 17, 2016 at Silver Bluff Nursing Home. A native of Rutherford County, she was a daughter of the late William Amos and Daisy Grace Harrill. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Sidney Truesdale, who...
Cora Moody
Aug 16, 2016
Waynesville, Cora Lee Caldwell Williamson Moody, age 92, passed away on Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at Silver Bluff Nursing Home. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County she was the daughter of the late Thomas H. and Ella Jane Caldwell. She was also preceded in death by husbands, John George Williamson, Wallace Tate and Jack Moody;...
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