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.
Cecil Duncan
Sep 2, 2015
Leicester – Cecil Ray Duncan, age 72, passed away Wednesday, September 2, 2015 at Stone Creek Nursing & Rehabilitation. A native of Buncombe County, he was a son of the late Everett Jay and Willa Bell Sampson Duncan. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Carolyn Wilkie Duncan, who passed away...
Charles Cagle
Sep 2, 2015
Maggie Valley, Charles M. "Dude" Cagle, age 76, passed away on Wednesday, September 2 at Haywood Regional Medical Center. A native of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Pearson Floyd and Willie Mae Fie Cagle and also preceded in death by children, Cathy Darlene and Dale McKinley Cagle, and three brothers. Dude was simple...
Carl Shook
Sep 1, 2015
Carl W. Shook, Sr., 92, of Candler, passed away at home on Tuesday, September 1, 2015. He was born in Leicester to the late R. Homer and Lois Catherine Sealey Shook. Carl served in the 386th Infantry during World War II, was a member of the Davis Chapel United Methodist Church and retired after 25 years from Harry's Cadillac...
Toba Grogan
Aug 30, 2015
Canton – Toba Allen Grogan, age 89, passed away Sunday, August 30, 2015 at CarePartners Hospice Solace Center. A native of Haywood County, she was a daughter of the late, W.R. "Bill" and Annette Bryson Allen. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son-in-law, Bruce James; and two sisters, Betty Anderson and...
Terry Hall
Aug 29, 2015
Canton – Terry Cathey Hall, age 97, passed away Saturday, August 29, 2015 at Silver Bluff Nursing Home. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, she was a daughter of the late Henry Grady and Emma Louise Smathers Cathey. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Zane Grey Hall; a...
Helen Leonard
Aug 28, 2015
Canton – Helen Davis Patton Leonard, age 97, passed away on Friday, August 28, 2015 at Autumn Care Nursing Home. A native of Churchill, TN and a resident of Haywood County since 1939, Helen was the daughter of the late Henry and Julia Jackson Davis. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her...
Berdell Singleton
Aug 28, 2015
Candler – Berdell Elliott Singleton, age 94, passed away on Friday, August 28, 2015 at Asheville Nursing and Rehab Center. A native of Snohomish County, Washington, she was a daughter of the late Henry and Bertha Elliott. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James Claude Singleton, who died in 1983;...
Joey Brackett
Aug 27, 2015
Joey Lee Brackett, 57, of Asheville, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 27, 2015. A native of Buncombe County, he was the son of the late Albert Lee Brackett and Mary Ann Wells. He had a heart of gold and will be missed by all who knew him. He loved to fish and always helped people....
Lucille Craft
Aug 26, 2015
Canton – Lucille Williams Craft, age 91, passed away on Wednesday, August 26, 2015 at Silver Bluff Nursing Home. Lucy was born in Hart County, Georgia and resided in Lake Park and Tequesta, Florida for thirty years before moving to Haywood County in 1992. She was the daughter of the late Ira and Eula Mae Dyar Williams,...
Mildred Burnette
Aug 26, 2015
Canton – Mildred Bridges Sentelle Burnette, age 87, passed away on Wednesday, August 26, 2015 at The Homestead in Clyde. A native of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Richmond and Nannie Raby Bridges. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Gwyn Sentelle; second husband, Charles Burnette;...
James Gary
Aug 25, 2015
Waynesville, James Frederick Gary, 86, passed away on Tuesday, August 25, 2015 at his summer residence in Haywood County A native of Columbus, Ohio and resident of Melbourne, Florida, he was the son of the late George and Maude Helen Kennedy Gary. He was predeceased by a son, David Gary as well as four brothers and four...
Billy Mehaffey
Aug 24, 2015
Clyde – Billy Wayne Mehaffey, age 63, passed away Monday, August 24, 2015 at Haywood Regional Medical Center. A native of Haywood County, Billy was the son of Mabel Downs Mehaffey and the late Clyde Mehaffey. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Tasmaria Suzanne Mehaffey, and a sister, Tracy Mehaffey....
Phillip Holland
Aug 23, 2015
Maggie Valley, Phillip Clarke Holland, age 66, passed away on Sunday, August 23, 2015 at his residence. A native of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Wilson and Callie Clarke Holland. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Charlotte West Holland, who died in 1999. Phillip was...
Barbara Dillon
Aug 22, 2015
Clyde, Barbara Marie Nelson Dillon, age 56, passed away Saturday, August 22, 2015, following a brief illness. She was the daughter of the late Elizabeth and Bernard A. Egan. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her brother, Michael J. Egan, and sister, Mary Theresa Egan. Barbara was born in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. She lived...
Oma Lowe
Aug 20, 2015
Canton – Oma Faye Grant Lowe, age 75, passed away on Thursday, August 20, 2015 at Silver Bluff Nursing Home. Oma was born in Webster, NC, lived most of her life in Haywood County, and was the daughter of the late Burt and Stella Womack Grant. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by...
Wade Baker
Aug 19, 2015
Clyde, Wade Allen "A.J." Baker, age 44, passed away on August 19, 2015. A native of Marshalltown, Iowa, he was the son of Darrell Gene and Candace Brown Baker. Wade was a US Army veteran of the first Gulf War where he received the Bronze Star with Valor for acts of heroism. He later served in tours...
Lawrence Massie
Aug 18, 2015
Canton – William Lawrence Massie, age 78, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, August 18, 2015. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, he was a son of the late Roy and Vera Revis Massie. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Doris Arlene Norris Massie and...
Roy Overman, Jr.
Aug 18, 2015
Roy Lunsford "R. L." Overman, Jr. Canton – On Tuesday morning, August 18, 2015, R. L. Overman, age 74, left his earthly home to enter his eternal home to be with his Lord and Savior. Born in the Crabtree Community of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Roy and Bertha Coleman Overman. R. L....
Vickie Mason
Aug 17, 2015
Clyde, Vickie Lynn Bartlett Mason, age 59, passed away on Monday, August 17, 2015 at Haywood Regional Medical Center. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late James and Josephine Caldwell Bartlett. In addition to her family, Vickie loved flowers and enjoyed her jewelry, especially her rings with colored gems....
Nelda Metzger
Aug 17, 2015
Waynesville—Nelda Jean Metzger, age 88, passed away on Monday, August 17, 2015, at Haywood Lodge. Nelda was a native of Industry, Illinois and was the daughter of the late Herb Morton and Nelda Poppenhager Dean. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Daniel Thomas Metzger, who died in 2003. As a...
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