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.
Lewis Thomason
Mar 12, 2016
"1944 – 2016" Canton – Lewis L "Lew" Thomason, age 71, passed away on Saturday, March 12, 2016. A native of Catawba County, he was a son of the late Wiley and Rachel Stamey Thomason. Lew lived most of his life in Haywood County. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife,...
Johnny Jenkins
Mar 11, 2016
Canton - Johnny Lee Jenkins, of Axley Street, went to be with our Lord on Friday, March 11, 2016. Johnny was born in Haywood County, and was the son of the late James W. Jenkins and Grace Rathbone Jenkins. Johnny was a Clyde High School class of 1956 graduate and treasured his friendship with all his classmates....
James Benson
Mar 11, 2016
Waynesville, Dr. James Robert (Bob) Benson, 81, of Hummingbird Lane, passed away on Friday, March 11, 2016 at St. Joseph Hospital. Bob was born on October 6, 1934 in Springfield, IL and was the son of the late Eb B. and Catherine J. Benson. He graduated top of his class from Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri...
Maryellen Langdale
Mar 11, 2016
Maggie Valley, Maryellen Bernice Langdale, 51, passed away on Friday, March 11, 2016 at her home surrounded by loved ones. She is now at peace after a long and brave battle with stage-four lung cancer. Her strong will to live, unwavering faith in God, and the love and prayers of family, friends, and many supporters carried her...
Walter Jones
Mar 11, 2016
Walter Lee Jones, 79, of Asheville, passed away Friday, March 11, 2016. A native of Asheville, he was the son of the late Horace William and Matilda "Tilda" Ann Warren Jones. He retired after 55 years with the Biltmore Estate and loved working in his garden and being with his dogs. He was a member of Fruit of Labor...
Sherman Surrett, Jr.
Mar 9, 2016
Canton – Sherman Walker Surrett, Jr., age 69, passed away on Wednesday, March 9, 2016 at Mission Hospitals – Memorial Campus. A native of Buncombe County, he was the son of the late Sherman Walker Surrett, Sr. and Ruth Helen "Granny Dode" Greene Surrett. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Joyce Surrett and Tom...
Harley Stiles
Mar 8, 2016
Canton – Harley Donald "Don" Stiles, age 85, passed away on Tuesday, March 8, 2016 at Silver Bluff Village in Canton. Don was born in Haywood County to the late Harley and Dorinda Stiles. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Glenna Warren Stiles; a son, Warren Lee...
Alice Piercy
Mar 8, 2016
Alice Henson Piercy, 95, of Asheville, passed away Tuesday, March 08, 2016. A native of Asheville, she was the daughter of the late John Harrison Henson and Esta Edna Roberts Henson. During WWII, she worked for the U.S. Navy Radar Laboratory in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. She was a Charter Member of Woodland Hills Baptist Church and a current member...
Gladys King
Mar 7, 2016
Candler – Gladys Clark King, age 91, passed away on Monday, March 07, 2016 at Care Partner's Hospice Solace Center. A native and lifelong resident of Buncombe County, she was a daughter of the late Letcher and Hattie Elender Capps Clark. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters, and two brothers....
Randy Hollifield
Mar 7, 2016
Randy "Lucky" Newlin Hollifield, 56, of Asheville passed away on Monday, March 07, 2016. A native of Asheville, he was the son of Henry Newlin Hollifield and the late Helen Louise Elkins Hollifield. He was a cancer survivor, lifetime member of the NRA and was a retired member of the Ghost Riders Motorcycle Club. He loved his family and...
Mary Powell
Mar 7, 2016
Mary Leibrock Powell, age 87, passed away on Monday, March 7, 2016 at Smoky Mountain Health and Rehabilitation Center. A native of St. Clair, Illinois, she was a daughter of the late Charles and Margaret Beyer Leibrock. Mary was a bookkeeper for the Forest Service. She is survived by close friends and neighbors. Per Mary's request, she...
Cecile Thomasson
Mar 7, 2016
Canton, Cecile Laine Thomasson, 77, of Old Clyde Road, passed away on Monday, March 7, 2016 at the Brian Center. A native of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Howell Hansel and Samantha Shelton Taylor and was also preceded in death by six sisters and three brothers. Laine loved to play bingo. Laine is...
Gregory Thompson
Mar 6, 2016
Canton – Gregory Martin Thompson, age 64, passed away on Sunday, March 6, 2016. He was a native and lifelong resident of Haywood County and the son of the late Billie Marie Blaylock Thompson. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Gloria "Jane" Brackett. He was a self-employed carpenter. Greg will be remembered for having...
Kathy Mease
Mar 4, 2016
Waynesville – Mary Kathleen "Kathy" Mease, age 67, passed away on Friday, March 4, 2016 at her residence. A native of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Weldon and Ethel Rogers Mease. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by a brother, Carroll Mease. Kathy was a graduate of Pisgah...
The Williams
Mar 4, 2016
Asheville, The Reverend Dr. Harley M. Williams, 95, passed away on Friday, March 04, 2016 at his residence at Givens Estate where he had resided since 2005. Harley was born in Concord, North Carolina, on October 24, 1920, the son of the late Reverend Neil C. Williams, Sr. and Virginia Harris Williams. He was also preceded in...
Buford Farley
Mar 3, 2016
Waynesville, Buford Jess Farley, 87, passed away on Thursday, March 3, 2016 at Maggie Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. A native of Jackson County, he was the son of the late Jess James and Cora Gibson Farley. He was a US Army veteran having served during the Korean Conflict. Buford was a man of many talents. A...
Wilma Bugg
Mar 3, 2016
Wilma June "Jean" Smith Bugg, of Chesnee, SC went home to be with her Lord and Savior March 3, 2016 at the age of 77. Wilma was born in Haywood County, a daughter of the late James Frank and Thelma Maxine Langley Smith. She was a longtime resident of Buncombe County prior to moving to Chesnee, SC. Wilma was...
Trevor Stuart
Mar 2, 2016
Canton – Trevor George Stuart, age 47, of the Beaverdam community, passed away on Wednesday, March 2, 2016 unexpectedly at his home. A native of Haywood County, he was the son of R.W. and Naomi Kuykendall Stuart of Canton. You never saw Trevor without a smile on his face always joking and helping those around him laugh...
Mildred Bell
Mar 1, 2016
December 28, 1921 - March 1, 2016 Canton - Mildred Robinson Bell, 94, passed away on Tuesday, March 1, 2016 at Aston Park Health Care Center. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Charles Furman and Ruth Harbin Robinson. She was preceded in death by her husband of 68...
Margaret Morse
Feb 29, 2016
Waynesville, Margaret Ann Stephenson Morse, age 84, passed away on Monday, February 29, 2016 at Haywood Regional Medical Center. A native of Remerton, Georgia, she was the daughter of the late Charlie and Annie Brooks Stephenson. Margaret was also preceded in death by three sisters, Charlene Blalock, Betty Dowse and Annie Grace Brantley; one brother Sonny Stephenson....
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