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.
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...
Anna Musselman
Jun 23, 2016
Hendersonville, NC – Anna Elizabeth Troxel Musselman, age 91, passed away on Thursday, June 23, 2016 at Silver Bluff Nursing Home. A native of Norristown, Pennsylvania, she was a daughter of the late Davis G. and Helen Wechler Troxel. Anna, and her husband, spent their retirement years in Ellenton, Florida. In addition to her parents, she was...
Maggie Cagle
Jun 22, 2016
Waynesville, Maggie Sutton Cagle, age 78, passed away on Wednesday, June 22, 2016 at her residence. A native of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Jarvis and Wilsye Trantham Caldwell. She was also preceded in death by her husband Charles "Dude" Cagle, who died in 2015 and Billy Sutton who died in 1974; one...
Donna Jones
Jun 22, 2016
Donna Louise Kuykendall Jones, 49, of Asheville, passed away on Wednesday, June 22, 2016. A native of Asheville, she was the daughter of Garland William and the late Barbara Riddle Kuykendall. Donna attended Erwin High School and loved taking care of her family. She is survived by her husband, Alex Jones; children, Angela Kuykendall and William Warren; father, Garland...
Mildred Mease
Jun 21, 2016
Loving Mother and Grandmother Canton – Mildred Russell Mease, age 78, passed away on Tuesday, June 21, 2016 at her residence. A native of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Hugh Thomas Russell, Sr. and Annie Carnes Russell. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Barry Shawn Mease;...
Lorean Wood
Jun 18, 2016
Waynesville, Lorean Shepard Wood, age 83, passed away on Saturday at her residence. A native of Macon County, she was the daughter of the late Greeley and Lela Evans Shepard; her husband, Billy Boyce Wood, who died in 2002; two sisters, Bonnie Cabe and Louise Wells; and a special loving friend of nine years, Lawrence Waldroup. Lorean...
Alda Bradley
Jun 18, 2016
Waynesville, Alda Buenna Smith Bradley, 92, passed away on Saturday, June 18, 2016 at The Homestead. A native of Madison County, she was the daughter of the late William and Susan Reece Moore. She was also preceded in death by her first husband, Bryan Smith, Sr. in 1984; a daughter, Linda Varner; sister, Dorothy Haddock; and brothers,...
James Wyatt
Jun 18, 2016
Maggie Valley, James Ray Wyatt, age 72, of Ketner Cove, passed away on Saturday, June 18, 2016 at Haywood Regional Medical Center. A native of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Reverend Emanuel Wyatt and Pearl Sprinkle Wyatt. He was also preceded in death by infant twin siblings, a young brother, and a sister,...
William Eden
Jun 18, 2016
Waynesville, William "Bill" Eden, age 78, passed away on Saturday, June 18, 2016 at Mission Hospital. Born in St. Clair County, Illinois, he resided in Florida, but spent many happy days at his home in Waynesville. He was the son of the late Harvey Golden and Nyna Dillingham Eden and was also preceded in death by a...
Faye Dessecker
Jun 18, 2016
On Saturday, June 18, 2016, our mother, Dorothy Faye Jones Dessecker, was finally released from the constraints of her physical body and flew from this world. She discovered she had inoperable lung cancer in August of 2015, and bravely lived with it at her home in Waynesville, NC until her death. Dorothy Faye Jones was born on...
Billie Ferguson
Jun 17, 2016
Waynesville, Billie Marion Ferguson, age 90, passed away on Friday, June 17, 2016 at Haywood Regional Medical Center. A native and life-long resident of Haywood County he was the son of the late Thomas W. and Maggie Stevenson Ferguson. He was also preceded in death by his wife of 56 years Edna Caldwell Ferguson who died in...
Charles Gosnell
Jun 17, 2016
Charles Conley Gosnell, 69, of Asheville, passed away on Friday, June 17, 2016. A native of Asheville, he was the son of the late Conley and Louis Pearl Johnston Gosnell. While serving in the U.S. Army, he was stationed in Panama working on aircraft. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Tina Gosnell...
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