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.
Eloise Kirkland
Sep 8, 2015
Waynesville, Eloise Gates Kirkland, age 87, of Friendly Acres Drive, passed away on Tuesday, September 8, 2015 at her residence surrounded by her family. A native of Cullman, Alabama and a prior resident of Bradenton, Florida, she had resided in Haywood County for the past 23 years. She was the daughter of the late Claude Nelon and...
Mildred Jimison
Sep 8, 2015
Canton – Mildred Elizabeth Lance Jimison, age 86, went to be with the Lord on September 8, 2015 at St. Joseph's Campus of Mission Hospitals with her family at her bedside. She was born and raised in Haywood County by her mother and father, William Arthur and Rosie Wiley Craine Lance, who preceded her in death. Mildred...
Helen Hollifield
Sep 8, 2015
Helen Louise Hollifield, 76, of Asheville, went to be with the Lord on September 8th, 2015. A native of Buncombe County, she was the daughter of the late Carl Elkins and Norma Roberts. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her granddaughter, Jennifer Westall. Helen is survived by her husband of 57 years, Henry Newlin...
Sarah Palmer
Sep 8, 2015
Waynesville, Sarah Elizabeth Hyatt Palmer, age 64, of Calhoun Road, passed away on Tuesday, September 8, 2015 at the John F. Keever Solace Center. A native of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Hayden Frank and Elsie Jane Sutton Hyatt and was also preceded in death by her husband, Bob Palmer, who died in...
Robert Hennessee
Sep 7, 2015
Clyde - Robert Joyce "Bob" Hennessee, age 83, passed away on Monday, September 7, 2015 at his residence. A native of Buncombe County, he was the son of the late Robert and Margaret Goodson Hennessee. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Virginia Lee Allen. Bob was a graduate of Clyde...
Irma Sadler
Sep 5, 2015
Candler – Irma Hodges Sadler, age 93, passed away Saturday, September 5, 2015 at Fleshers Fairview Healthcare. A native of Hyde County, North Carolina, she was a daughter of the late Myrtis and Johnnie Hodges. She was also preceded in death by two brothers, Joseph Al Hodges and J. D. Hodges, DDS. Irma was employed by the...
Frances Rogers
Sep 5, 2015
Canton – Frances Cornwell Rogers, age 80, went to be with her Lord on Saturday, September 5, 2015 at The Homestead in Clyde. A native of Cherokee County and an enrolled member of the Eastern Band of Cherokees, she was the daughter of the late Carl and Elsie Timpson Cornwell. In addition to her parents, she was...
Howard Phillips
Sep 5, 2015
Waynesville, Howard Robert Phillips, age 88, of Tumbling Fork Road, passed away on Saturday, September 5, 2015 at Maggie Valley Nursing & Rehabilitation. A native of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Robert and Fannie Cagle Phillips. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Sally Kate Bryson Phillips, who passed away in...
Ronald Burke
Sep 5, 2015
Waynesville, NC - Surrounded by his loving family, Ronald Jay Burke, age 72, passed away on Saturday, September 5, 2015 at his home Born on March 22, 1943 in Statesville, North Carolina, he was the son of the late Robert and Elizabeth Burke. Ronald received his Bachelor's Degree from Erskine College and was employed at General Electric,...
Robert Kirkpatrick
Sep 3, 2015
Waynesville, Robert Lewis Kirkpatrick, age 67, passed away on Thursday, September 3, 2015 at his residence. A native of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Lewis Alvin and Cora Lee Messer Kirkpatrick and was also preceded in death by a son, Gregory Kevin Kirkpatrick. He retired from the NC DOT where he worked as...
Jarrett Howell
Sep 3, 2015
Canton – Jarrett Lee Howell, age 78, passed away on Thursday, September 3, 2015 at his residence. A native of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Paul and Rebecca Little Howell. Jarrett retired from Champion International and later worked at Walmart. He was a Christian and loved the Bible, as well as farming, fishing...
Jack Rogers
Sep 2, 2015
Waynesville, Jack Rogers, age 81, passed away on Wednesday, September 2, 2015 at his residence. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Julius and Annie Ferguson Rogers and was also preceded in death by three brothers and three sisters. He retired from Dayco in 1990 with 38-years service. Jack...
Bill Williams, Jr.
Sep 2, 2015
Waynesville, Harold Austin "Bill" Williams, Jr., age 91, passed away on Wednesday, September 2, 2015 at Smoky Mountain Health Rehabilitation Center. Born in Welsh, Louisiana, he was the son of the late Harold Austin Williams, Sr. and Beulah Benoit Williams. He was also preceded in death by his first wife, Dorothy, his son, Hal Williams, one sister,...
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;...
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