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.
Jack Cummings Walker
Mar 30, 2024
Jack Cummings Walker, 84, of Waynesville, passed peacefully in his home, surrounded by his immediate family on Saturday, March 30, 2024. He was born July 29, 1939, in Canton, NC, and spent the majority of his life in Waynesville, NC. Jack was the youngest son of Ethel Best Walker and Joseph Howell “Ted” Walker and brother to the recent Joseph...
Rev. Paul Wayne Hensley
Mar 29, 2024
Reverend Paul Wayne Hensley, 66, of Waynesville, NC, passed away on March 29th, 2024.
Paul was born the eldest of three sons to George Robert Hensley and Peggy (Bond) Hensley in Norfolk, England on November 28th, 1957, Thanksgiving Day. In 1977, Paul met Debbi Caldwell in Homestead, FL, and they married on October 14th, 1978. Paul and Debbi went on to...
Edith Summerrow Whisenhunt
Mar 29, 2024
Mrs. Edith Summerrow Whisenhunt, a beloved member of her family and the community, passed away on March 29, 2024. She was born on April 5, 1926, to the late George and Iva Allen Summerrow, and was the youngest of eight children. A graduate of Waynesville Township High School in 1943, Edith started her career at First Union National Bank. She transitioned...
Mary Jean Torda
Mar 29, 2024
Mary Jean Torda, 86, passed away at Autumn Care of Waynesville on March 29, 2024. Born in Jacksonville, Florida to the late James and Mary Lopez Allen. She is also preceded in death by a son, Douglas Allen Torda.
Mary was a woman who cherished her family above all else. She found immense joy in spending time with her children, grandchildren,...
Cheyenne Keener
Mar 28, 2024
Bethel – William Cheyenne Keener, a beloved member of the Bethel community, passed away on Thursday, March 28, 2024, at his residence.
Born on December 20, 1983, Cheyenne Keener was a proud 2002 graduate of Pisgah High School where he played football, baseball, and basketball. Following graduation, he played in the East-West football game. He later went on to excel at...
Robert "Bobby' Owen McCarson
Mar 24, 2024
Robert “Bobby” Owen McCarson, Jr., 61 of Candler passed away on Sunday, March 24, 2024 at John F. Keever, Jr. Solace Center. A Native of Munich, Germany, he lived in Candler, NC for most of his life. He was son of the late Robert Owen McCarson and in addition he was preceded in death by his brother, John David McCarson.
Bobby...
Thomas Wayne Stepp
Mar 23, 2024
Thomas Wayne Stepp, known affectionately as Tommy to his loved ones, passed away on March 23, 2024, in Hendersonville, NC. He was born on January 29, 1976, in West Virginia.Tommy was a man of many passions and interests. He found joy in the simple things in life such as hunting, fishing, camping, hiking, and exploring flea markets. However, his greatest...
Edna Elizabeth Shipman Littrell
Mar 22, 2024
Edna Elizabeth Shipman Littrell, 86, of Asheville went to be with the Lord on Friday, March 22, 2024, at her home, following a period of declining health. A native of Henderson County, she was the daughter of the late Jess and Thelma Louise Franks Shipman. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Robert...
Joseph Hank Thompson
Mar 21, 2024
Joseph “Hank” Thompson of Asheville, North Carolina died March 21, 2024. He was 66 years old.
Hank’s life story began in Thomasville, Georgia, where he was born and then adopted at birth by his loving parents, Collie Glen and Alice Keeling Thompson. They lived in the small town of Ailey, Georgia, where his father, a U.S. Army veteran of World War...
William "Bill " Parrott
Mar 20, 2024
Waynesville, William Roger Parrott, 87, passed away on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at Haywood Regional Medical Center. He was the son of the late Grant and Ruth Medford Parrott. He was also preceded in death by his wife of 69 years Nina Parrott who passed September 2023; two sisters, Jo Ann Joseph and Johnnie Davis and three brothers, Ken Parrott,...
Janie Burnette Mathis
Mar 20, 2024
In loving memory of Janie Burnette Mathis: Janie Burnette Mathis, born in Haywood County on November 6, 1957, passed away on March 20, 2024, at Greenville Memorial Hospital. Janie was a dedicated forklift operator for ConMet and was known for her hard work and commitment to her job. Her colleagues remember her as a reliable and valuable team member. Outside...
Donald Medford Crawford
Mar 19, 2024
Waynesville, Donald M. Crawford, 92, passed away on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at Mission Hospital. A native of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Sam and Kate Medford Crawford. He is also preceded in death by a sister, Jean Palmer and a brother-in-law, Linton Palmer.
Donald started a military career in the United States Marine Corp,...
Jewell Elisabeth White Lipham
Mar 19, 2024
Jewell Elisabeth White Lipham, age 101, passed away on March 19, 2024 at the Silver Bluffs Home. Born and raised in southern Georgia, just outside of Waycross, she was the daughter of the late Louis Roy and Mary Elvira Miller White. In addition to her parents, Jewell was preceded in death by her husband of 74 years, Woodfin Emmett "Woody"...
Dr. Ralph C (R.C.) Hammett, Jr.
Mar 18, 2024
Dr. Ralph Carpenter (R.C.) Hammett, Jr. passed away on March 18, 2024, at Autumn Care of Waynesville after an extended illness at home and a stroke in June 2023. He was born on January 1, 1951, in Morganton, NC to the late Rev. Ralph Carpenter Hammett and Ethel Hill Hammett. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Warren...
William Aaron Burke
Mar 17, 2024
William Aaron Burke, known as Aaron, passed away on Sunday, March 17, 2024. His journey began on March 14, 1981, in Haywood County, North Carolina, where he was welcomed into the world with love and warmth.
He was a valued Radiology Technician in the medical field, where he had a great passion for his work and loved helping others. Aaron's passion...
Marinda Gail Darby
Mar 16, 2024
Marinda Gail McElroy Darby, 85, of Maggie Valley, passed away on March 16, 2024, surrounded by her family. Born August 7, 1938, in Barrow Georgia to the late Cove & Hardiman Blasingame McElroy, she was the youngest of three children.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Jim Darby, Sr.; brother, Haskel McElroy and a sister Leah Gattis.
Left to...
Shirley Jean Pinto
Mar 15, 2024
Shirley Jean Pinto, a beloved member of the Maggie Valley community, passed away on March 15th, 2024. She leaves behind a legacy of dedication and kindness that touched the lives of many.
As the former owners of Papa Joe's Italian Restaurant in Beaufort, SC, and Alfredo's Restaurant in Maggie, together with her husband Al, Shirley brought joy to countless patrons with...
Stevie Raye Sutton
Mar 15, 2024
Stevie Ray Sutton, a lifelong resident of Haywood County, passed away Friday, March 15th, at Duke Medical Center. He was born November 23, 1966, to Catherine Shockley Sutton of Clyde and the late Ned Sutton.
Stevie was known for his sense of humor and loved “picking” at people. He will always be remembered for knowing how to pull a good prank....
Caleb James Fish
Mar 15, 2024
Caleb James Fish, a cherished member of Haywood County community, passed away at his home on Friday, March 15, 2024, after a strong and courageous fight with colon cancer. He was a loving husband, son, brother, and friend whose presence brought joy and laughter to those around him.
Caleb was born on March 3, 1992, in Haywood County, North Carolina,...
Frances McAninch Lester
Mar 15, 2024
Frances Mae McAninch Lester, a beloved homemaker and esteemed member of Canton Wesleyan Church, has passed away at the age of 99. Mrs. Lester, whose life began in the serene lands of Haywood County, North Carolina on August 13, 1924, transitioned to eternal peace on Friday, March 15, 2024, at Mission Hospital in Buncombe County, North Carolina.
Throughout her life, Mrs....
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