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.
Wanda Levy
Oct 4, 2015
Wanda Henson Levy, 82, of Asheville, passed away Sunday, October 04, 2015. A native of Buncombe County, she was the daughter of the late Hoyle and Katy Warren Henson. Wanda was a lifelong, devout Christian and a member of Bethesda United Methodist Church. She was a devoted wife and mother and loved flowers. In addition to her parents, she...
Roy Smathers
Oct 4, 2015
Waynesville, Roy Oscar Smathers, age 84, passed away on Sunday, October 4, 2015 at Haywood Regional Medical Center. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Perry and Nellie Arrington Smathers and was also preceded in death by his lovely wife, Goldia Bryson Smathers; two brothers, Kenneth and Sam Smathers;...
Norman Smith
Oct 4, 2015
Norman Leon Smith, 66, of Marion, passed away on Sunday, October 04, 2015. A native of Buncombe County, he was the son of the late George William and Mary Jane Matteson Smith. He was a member of the Loyal Order of Moose Lodge 1705 in Marion. Norman is survived by his wife, Caroll Louise Barrier Smith; son, Steven Leon...
Wayne Parker
Oct 3, 2015
Canton – Wayne Parker, age 83, passed away on Saturday, October 3, 2015 at The Homestead in Clyde. A native of Haywood County, he was the son of the late McKinsey and Nora Freeman Parker. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Pressley Parker and a son, James "Skip" Parker....
Frank Carnett, Jr.
Oct 2, 2015
Whittier, Frank William Carnett, Jr., 77, passed away on Friday, October 2, 2015 at Harris Regional Hospital. A native of Gainesville and Jacksonville, Florida, he was the son of Frank Carnett and Constance Hansen. Frank retired from Anthem Blue Cross and was then employed at Chestnut Tree Inn in Cherokee. He was a member of Calvary Road...
Larry Sprinkle
Oct 1, 2015
Waynesville, Lawrence Arnold "Larry" Sprinkle, age 73, passed away on Thursday, October 1, 2015. A native of Newport, Kentucky and former resident of Northern Kentucky, he resided in Port Saint Lucie, Florida and Waynesville, North Carolina. Larry was a proud employee of United Parcel Service (UPS) and retired as Division Manager in 1995 after 33 years of...
Alisha Cathey
Oct 1, 2015
Waynesville, Alisha Cathey, passed away on her 45th birthday on Thursday, October 1, 2015 at Haywood Regional Medical Center. A native of Haywood County, she was the daughter of Betty Cooper Norman of Waynesville and the late Jerry Wayne Norman, Sr. She was preceded in death by a brother, Heath Wayne Norman. Alisha was a vibrant woman...
Mae Green
Oct 1, 2015
Waynesville, Mae Mashburn Green, 81, passed away Thursday, Oct. 1, 2015 at the Brian Center. A Swain County native, she had lived most of her life in Haywood County. She was the daughter of the late Wilburn and Louella Franks Mashburn. She was preceded in death by her husband, David R. Green; two infant sisters; a sister,...
Doris Sena
Sep 30, 2015
Waynesville, Doris Frey Sena, age 88, passed away on Wednesday, September 30, 2015 at The Homestead. A native of Essex County, New Jersey and former resident of Tallahassee, Florida, she had resided in Haywood County for the past 14 years. She was the daughter of the late William and Viva Kearney Frey and was also preceded in...
Dorothy Wood
Sep 30, 2015
Waynesville, Dorothy Johnson Wood, age 92, of Lily Lane, passed away on Wednesday, September 30, 2015 at Silver Bluff Nursing Home. A native of Avery County, she was the daughter of the late Alfred Pink and Jeanette Early Johnson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Guy Clark; second husband,...
Doris Hensley
Sep 29, 2015
Canton – Doris Ford Hensley, age 81, passed away on Tuesday, September 29, 2015 at Pisgah Manor Health Care Center. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Kenneth and Myrtle Clark Ford. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, David Hensley. Doris was...
Thomas Hall, Sr.
Sep 29, 2015
Thomas Green Hall, Sr., age 90, passed away Tuesday, September 29, 2015 at Silver Bluff Nursing Home. A native of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Marlin and Annie Mae Franklin Hall. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Genevie McCreary Hall who died in 2009. He was...
Clyde England, Jr.
Sep 29, 2015
Maggie Valley, Clyde Christian England, Jr., age 87, passed away on Tuesday, September 29, 2015 at The Homestead. A native of Richmond, Virginia, he was the son of the late Clyde and Nellie Marshall England. He was a US Army veteran of the Korean Conflict and received the Korean Service Medal. Clyde was an avid golfer, with...
William Metts
Sep 27, 2015
Waynesville, William Long "Bill" Metts, passed away on Saturday, September 26, 2015. Bill was born on February 15, 1937 in Ehrhardt, South Carolina to the late H.M. and Jane Long Metts. Bill was raised in Charleston, South Carolina and spent his late teens and early 20's in Charlotte, North Carolina. Bill honorably served as Airman Second Class...
William Maney
Sep 27, 2015
Waynesville, William "Bill" Maney, Jr., 84, died Sunday, September 27, 2015 at the Brian Center. A native of Haywood County, he was the son of the late William and Alma Nations Maney. He delivered newspapers for The Mountaineer and was a Church of God member. Surviving are a daughter, Jane Wilson; sons, Bill, Clint, Eddie (Tammy) and...
Evelynn Stewart
Sep 26, 2015
"1920 – 2015" Asheville – Evelynn Elaine Hill Stewart, age 95, passed away Saturday, September 26, 2015 at the Hospice of Volusia/Flagler in Ormond Beach. Evelynn was a native of Henry County, Tennessee and a daughter of the late Samuel Joseph Hill and Willie Pritchett Hill Moore. She was formerly of Asheville where she lived until moving...
Alice Padgett
Sep 26, 2015
Waynesville, Alice Patricia "Patty" Padgett, 74, passed away at Mission Campus on Saturday, September 26, 2015. A native of San Diego, California, she was the daughter of the late Mary Lois Penacho and was also preceded in death by one sister. Patty enjoyed flowers and shopping and loved to travel and also loved to do special things...
Max Smathers
Sep 25, 2015
"1932 – 2015" Canton – Max Lester Smathers, age 82, passed away Friday, September 25, 2015 at his residence. Max was born in Haywood County, where he resided his entire life. His parents, George Lester and Laura O'Neil Smathers preceded him in death in addition to a brother, Sammy Smathers and a sister, Patsy S. Moffit. He...
Richard Sprinkle
Sep 24, 2015
Richard G. Sprinkle, Sr., 83, of Candler, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 24th at the Keever Solace Center. Richard was the youngest child of the late Letus E. and Amy Gantt Sprinkle. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Mark Sprinkle. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Frances Wheeler...
Greta Williams
Sep 24, 2015
Waynesville, Greta Caudill Williams, of Eagles Nest, slipped quietly away to her Heavenly home on Thursday, September 24, 2015 two days before her 73rd birthday. Though she battled end-stage kidney disease for 18 years, she and her husband, David, never let that stop them from living life and serving the Lord faithfully. She was often referred to...
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