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.
Nellie Kirkpatrick
May 4, 2016
Waynesville, Nellie Mae Plemmons Kirkpatrick, age 93, passed away on Wednesday, May 4, 2016 at The Homestead. A native of Madison County, she was the daughter of the late Charlie Ogle and Annie Davis Plemmons. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Jack Kirkpatrick, who died in 1987; two grandchildren, Wendy Sellers and Drew Anderson;...
Wanda Fisher
May 4, 2016
Wanda Freeman Fisher, 88, of Asheville, passed away on Wednesday, May 4, 2016. She was born in Asheville to the late Theodore R. and Belva Trula Gosnell Freeman. She loved her family and her church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 40 years, Ralph Elbert Fisher; son, David Herbert Fisher; grandson,...
Shirley Mcconnell
May 3, 2016
Waynesville, Shirley Patricia Cloutier McConnell, 90, passed away on Tuesday, May 3, 2016 at her residence surrounded by family and friends. Born in Montreal, Canada, Shirley lived in Haywood County for the last 24 years. She was the daughter of the late Emile and Stella Bryant Cloutier and was preceded in death by her husband, P.E. "Gene"...
Ora Wooten
May 3, 2016
Ora Mae Bond Wooten, 85, of Asheville, passed away on Tuesday, May 4, 2016. She was born in Elberton, Georgia to the late James Thomas and Etta Mae Nelms Bond. Ora owned and operated Wooten's Nursery School in North Asheville and loved all of "her kids" dearly. The best times were spent traveling with her family and doing outdoors...
David Penley
May 3, 2016
David Lee Penley, 38, of Asheville, passed away on Tuesday, May 3, 2016. A native of Asheville, he was the son of David Allen Robinson and Betty Elizabeth Penley. He loved swimming and fishing. He is preceded in death by his son, Austin Penley. David is survived by his parent, Betty Elizabeth Penley and David Allen Robinson; sister, Michelle...
Suzie Griffin
May 2, 2016
"Caregiver & Mama to Many" Canton – Mary Elaine "Suzie" Pace Griffin (Nanny), age 73, passed away on May 2, 2016 at her home. Born in Butler County, Ohio, she was a lifelong resident of Canton and a daughter of the late Paul Oliver and Minerva Pless Hicks. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...
Jackie Earwood
May 2, 2016
Jackie Lee Thompson Earwood of Asheville, N.C. passed away peacefully on May 2 at the age of 81 surrounded by her close family by her side. She was a native of Marshall, N.C. Jackie started her career as a nurse for Dr. Montgomery, then spent 20 years with Dr. Woodard Farmer and enjoyed her last 20 years with Dr....
Ethel Suttles
May 1, 2016
Ethel Mae Payne Suttles passed away peacefully on May 1, 2016 surrounded by loved ones. Mae was born to Nathan and Violet Payne in Greenville, SC on December 20, 1922. She attended Spring Creek High School and graduated in 1939. Mae was profoundly kind, and had a vivacious spirit. She was known for her wit, kindheartedness, and great capacity...
Robert Queen
May 1, 2016
Robert Wayne Queen, Sr., 86, of Asheville, passed away, Sunday, May 1, 2016. He was born in Durham, NC to the late O.C. and Della Smith Queen. Robert served as an MP in the Army during World War II and Korea and was retired from ABF Freight. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his...
Joann Turner
Apr 30, 2016
Waynesville, JoAnn Jones Turner, age 73, passed away on Saturday, April 30, 2016 at Smoky Mountain Health and Rehabilitation. A native of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Richard Osteen Jones, Sr. and Martha Caldwell Jones. She was also preceded in death by her son, Michael Turner, a grandson, Joshua Turner and her brother,...
Brenda Wilson
Apr 30, 2016
1944-2016 Candler - Brenda Gosnell Wilson, age 71, passed away on Saturday, April 30, 2016 at St. Joseph Campus of Mission Hospitals. A native of Madison County, she was the daughter of the late Cletus Gosnell. In addition to her father, she is preceded in death by a sister, Debbie Smith. Brenda and her husband, Tom enjoyed...
Ron Maston
Apr 30, 2016
1927-2016 Clyde – Ronald Maynes "Ron" Maston, age 88, passed away on Saturday, April 30, 2016 at his residence. A native of Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late William Arden and Grace Virginia Maynes Maston. Ron was a United States Army and Merchant Marine veteran. He was employed by Uniroyal Tires as a...
Layten Davis
Apr 30, 2016
Spring Creek, Daniel Layten Davis, age 78, died on Saturday, April 30, 2016 at his residence in the mountains, peacefully and surrounded by family. A native of Madison County, he was the son of the late Glen Woodrow and Mary Elizabeth Smith Davis. Layten was an Army veteran serving in the Vietnam Era. He received his undergraduate...
Austin Swanger
Apr 30, 2016
Fines Creek, Austin Charles Swanger, age 62, passed away on Saturday, April 30, 2016 at Mission Hospital following a brief illness. A native of Transylvania County, he was the son of the late Mark Silas Swanger, Sr. and Faye Easter Swanger. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by an Uncle Frank Green with...
Ruthe Taylor
Apr 28, 2016
"1934 – 2016" Candler – Ruthe Russell Taylor, age 81, former of Big Cove Community in Candler, passed away on Thursday, April 28, 2016 at the Golden Living Center of Hendersonville. A native of Haywood County, she was a daughter of the late Carter and Neva Ferguson Russell. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...
Crisanto Cruz
Apr 27, 2016
Maggie Valley, Crisanto V. "Cris" Cruz, age 81, passed away on Wednesday, April 27, 2016 at The Homestead. A native of the Philippines, he was the son of the late Jose V. and Loreto Pingol Cruz. He was also preceded in death by a brother Jose V. Cruz, Jr. A graduate of the University of the Philippines...
Karen Cook
Apr 27, 2016
Karen Park Cook, 71, of Asheville passed away on April 27, 2016. She was born in Hamilton, OH to the late Ray and Margaret Lunsford Park. Karen attended Mars Hill College, where she met her husband, Lance. They married in 1965 and moved to Asheville in 1969 after having previously lived in Tacoma, WA, Hamilton, OH and Concord, NC....
Mitzi Robinson
Apr 26, 2016
"1959 – 2016" Canton – Mitzi Gibson Robinson, age 56, passed away on Tuesday, April 26, 2016 at The Homestead. A native of Haywood County, she was the daughter of Reverend T.M. and Patty Taylor Gibson of Bethel. Mitzi was a 1978 graduate of Pisgah High School and was a member and part-time pianist at Beaverdam United...
Lizzie Burgess
Apr 26, 2016
"1938 – 2016" Clyde – Lizzie R. Burgess, age 77, passed away on Tuesday, April 26, 2016 at Silver Bluff Nursing Home. A native of Haywood County, she was a daughter of the late Brenson and Alvie Messer Rose She is survived by a daughter, Jennifer Burgess of Clyde; one son, Terry Burgess, (Leona), of Canton; three...
Michael Yantes
Apr 26, 2016
Waynesville, Michael Lee "Mike" Yantes, 78, passed away on Tuesday, April 26, 2016 at Haywood Regional Medical Center. A native of Rockbridge, Ohio, he was the son of the late Homer Eugene and Ruth Immel Yantes and was also preceded in death by his wife, Joneita Yantes, who died in 2012. Mike selflessly and proudly served his...
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