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.
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....
Donnie Bartlett
Feb 28, 2016
Waynesville, Donnie Lee Bartlett, 62, passed away on Sunday, February 28, 2016. A native of Haywood County, he was the son of the late James and Josephine Caldwell Bartlett. He was preceded in death by sisters, Vickie Mason and Wanda Rogers; one brother, Robert Bartlett. Donnie was a member of Sons of the American Legion Post 47....
Sandra Chambers
Feb 28, 2016
Canton – Sandra Kay Chambers, age 59, passed away on Sunday, February 28, 2016. Kay was a native and lifelong resident of Haywood County and the daughter of the late Frank and Sarah Kathryn Rhinehart Chambers. Kay was a 1974 graduate of Pisgah High School and received an Associate Degree at Haywood Community College. She was formerly...
Linda Long
Feb 24, 2016
Canton – Linda Lee McCracken Long, age 84, passed away on Wednesday, February 24, 2016 at Silver Bluff Nursing Home. She was a native of Haywood County, and the daughter of the late T.K. and Fannie Hill McCracken. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by a brother, Joe McCracken; nephew, Dewayne and a...
David Barry, Jr.
Feb 24, 2016
Dave was born October 5, 1950 and passed away peacefully on Wednesday February 24, 2016 after a brief battle with cancer. He was born in Chicago, Illinois, and raised in Miami, Florida. In his adult life, he was a resident of Key Largo, Florida, for 25 years and lived in Waynesville, North Carolina, near family for the...
Lois Chason
Feb 24, 2016
Taylors, SC – Lois Marie Hardin Chason, age 84, of Wood Heights Avenue, formerly of Canton, passed away on Wednesday, February 24, 2016 following a brief illness. A native of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Hobert Hardin and Janie Mashburn Hardin. Lois is survived by her two sons, Dr. Roy Foster Chason, Jr,...
Sharon Mcmanus
Feb 24, 2016
Clyde, Sharon McManus, 64. Last evening on Wednesday, February 24, 2016, the angels came to take Sharon Lynn McManus to live with our Lord. She was a glorious mother to Bryan Grimes and his wife, Koren, of Baltimore, Maryland. Her grandsons, Nick and Evan, will miss their grandmother. Lynn will be missed so much by her sister,...
Charles Fairbanks
Feb 24, 2016
CHARLES EDWIN FAIRBANKS "Loving Husband, Father and Grandfather" Waynesville, Charles Edwin Fairbanks, 81, passed away on Wednesday, February 24, 2016 at The Homestead. A native of DeKalb County, Georgia, he was the son of the late Neligan and Alice Buford Fairbanks. Charles served in the U. S. Navy and retired from the University of North Carolina Public...
Sheila Moore
Feb 22, 2016
Young Harris, Georgia, Sheila Green Moore, 55, passed away on Monday, February 22, 2016 at Ronnie Green Heart Center in Gainesville, Georgia. A native of Haywood County, she was the daughter of late Walter Willard and Pauline Ruby Keener Green and was also preceded in death by a brother, Arnold Emment Green. Sheila is survived by her...
Susan Sherman
Feb 21, 2016
Mills River, Susan Renee Snyder Sherman, age 51, passed away to eternal life, hidden with Christ, on Sunday, February 21, 2016 at the Elizabeth House. Susan was a native of Henderson County, and was the daughter of Richard Snyder and the late Phyllis Tolley Snyder. Susan was employed by Food Lion as a manager for 17 years....
Jimmie Marshall
Feb 18, 2016
Waynesville, Jimmie Gene Marshall, 85, of Labelle, Florida and Waynesville, North Carolina, died February 18, 2016. His loving family was at his side in his home in Waynesville. He was born August 28, 1930 in Talihina, LeFlore County, Oklahoma, to the late Nat Marshall and Virginia LeFlore Marshall. He grew up in Talihina, spending his youth as...
Emma Douglas
Feb 17, 2016
Maggie Valley, Emma Frances "Fran" Douglas, age 87, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 17, 2016. A native of Leesburg, Florida and raised in Weirsdale, Florida, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Beulah Douglas. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Roland Barnett "Bo" Douglas; three brothers, Therrell, Johnny and Edwin Douglas;...
Louise Herndon
Feb 17, 2016
"Loving Mother and Grandmother" Canton – Annie Louise Hutchinson Herndon, age 94, passed away on Wednesday, February 17, 2016, at Haywood Regional Medical Center. A native of Buncombe County, she was a daughter of the late Charles E. and Annie Culbertson Hutchinson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, E.D. Herndon,...
Margie Brown
Feb 14, 2016
Waynesville, Margie Jones Brown, 84, passed away on Sunday, February 14, 2016 at her residence. A native of Old Town, Florida, she was a former resident of DeLand and Salt Springs, Florida and had resided in Haywood County for the past eight years. She was the daughter of the late Willie G. and Lovie Copeland Jones and...
Cline Worley
Feb 14, 2016
Cline E. Worley, 82, of Candler, passed away Sunday, February 14, 2016. A native of Madison County, he was the son of the late Everett and Bessie Waldrup Worley, and moved to Buncombe County when he was 4 years old. Cline was a member of Corinth Baptist Church and Ridgway Baptist Church and worked at the Farmers Market for...
John Fish, Jr.
Feb 14, 2016
"1949 – 2016" Candler – John Hardy Fish, Jr., age 66, passed away Sunday, February 14, 2016, at his home. A native of Haywood County, John grew up in Cruso and enjoyed playing sports, fishing, and hunting. John was a veteran of the Vietnam War, where he served in the United States Army 1st Cavalry Division, Company...
Jaby Hargrove
Feb 13, 2016
Waynesville, Jaby Lance "Lanny" Hargrove, 56, of Westwood Circle, passed away on Saturday, February 13, 2016 at Memorial Mission Hospital. A native of Haywood County, he was the son of Jack and Nina Myers Hargrove. He was preceded in death by grandparent, Luther and Faye Myers and Charlie and Iva Hargrove. Lanny was a 1977 graduate of...
Caryl Pepin
Feb 13, 2016
Caryl McIntosh Pepin, 74, of Black Mountain, passed peacefully into the loving arms of her Savior on Saturday, February 13, 2016 at Chunns Cove Assisted Living Asheville, after an 8 year battle with vascular dementia. She was born in Chicago Heights, IL on Valentine's Day, to the late Carl and Florence McIntosh. Caryl attended Bradley University in Peoria, IL...
Nellie Jones
Feb 12, 2016
Waynesville, Nellie Ruth Pressley Jones, 82, passed away on Friday, February 12, 2016 at the Brian Center. A native of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Lonnie W. Pressley and Bessie Elizabeth Pressley Rogers. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Paul Jones, who died in 2002; two brothers, Ralph Washington Pressley...
Uramae Bhrisun
Feb 11, 2016
Waynesville, Uramae Bryson Bhrisun, 84, passed away on Thursday, February 11, 2016 at the Haywood House. A native of Haywood county, she was the daughter of the late Joseph E. and Mary Gray McCracken Bryson. Uramae was a forelady at Dayco Inc. before retiring. She is survived by her good friend, Mary Frances Gibson. Friends are invited...
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