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.
Patricia Smathers
Apr 5, 2015
Waynesville, Patricia Ann Hipps Smathers, age 81, of Blink Bonny Drive, passed away on Sunday, April 05, 2015 at CarePartners Hospice Solace Center. A native of Mecklenburg County, she was the daughter of the late Willis Carlyle and Mattie Sue Allen Hipps and was also preceded in death by her husband, Garrett A. Smathers, who died in...
Betty Hughes
Apr 4, 2015
Betty Jeanne Howard Hughes, 91, of Hendersonville passed away Saturday, April 4, 2015. She was born February 17, 1924, in Cape Haitian, Haiti, the daughter of missionary parents, Melvin and Pearl Antisdel Howard. Betty was an active member of Mills River Seventh-day Adventist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ross Eugene...
Carey Greene
Apr 2, 2015
"1937 – 2015" Candler- Carey Greene, age 77, of Smokey Park Highway, passed away on Thursday, April 2, 2015 at St. Joseph Campus- Mission Hospital. A native of Haywood County and a resident of Buncombe County for most of his life, he was the son of the late Joe and Bertha Sheppard Greene. In addition to his...
Olen Tatham, Sr.
Apr 2, 2015
"1925 – 2015" Canton – Olen Thomas Tatham, Sr., age 89, passed away on Thursday, April 2, 2015 at Silver Bluff Nursing Home. A native of Jackson County, he was a son of the late Henry Thomas and Victoria Nations Tatham. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Raymond Tatham. Olen was a member of...
Julius Jahr
Apr 2, 2015
Waynesville, Julius Marlyn Jahr, age 74, of Sleepy Hollow Drive, passed away on Thursday, April 2, 2015 at the John F. Keever, Jr. Solace Center. A native of Valley City, North Dakota, he previously resided in Parrish, Florida before moving to Haywood County in 2005. He was the son of the late Loyd and Viola Fonder Jahr....
Todd Mccracken
Apr 2, 2015
Todd McCracken 51 of Raleigh passed away Thursday April 2, 2015 after a brief illness at Rex Hospital in Raleigh. Todd was a native of Haywood County NC and lived in Raleigh for the past 29 years. Todd was preceded in death by his father, Joe McCracken of Clyde NC and an infant brother, Gregory Wayne McCracken....
Rebecca Smith
Apr 1, 2015
Brevard – Rebecca "Becky" Ruth Overman Smith, age 65, passed away on Wednesday, April 1, 2015 at Transylvania Regional Hospital. A native of Haywood County, she had lived in Transylvania County most of her life and was the daughter of the late Thurman David and Sarah Louise Baker Overman. Rebecca was a member of Trinity Baptist Church...
Dennis Eichelberger
Apr 1, 2015
"A Special Man" Canton – John Dennis Eichelberger, III, age 72, passed away on Wednesday, April 1, 2015. A native of St. Louis, Missouri, he was a son of the late, John Dennis Eichelberger, II and Veronica Ann Ecklekamp Eichelberger. He lived most of his life in the Tampa area of Florida before moving to Haywood County...
Mary Lanning
Apr 1, 2015
Canton – Mary Jane Jenkins Lanning, age 74, of the Bethel community, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 1, 2015 at Mission Hospitals – Memorial Campus. A native of Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Berlin and Kathryn Kurtz Jenkins. She was also preceded in death by three sisters...
Ray Parton
Mar 31, 2015
Waynesville, Ray A. Parton, age 86, of Potleg Road, passed away on Tuesday, March 31, 2015 at Silver Bluff Nursing Home. A native of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Paul and Minnie Moody Parton; and was preceded in death by his wife, Frances Parton, who died in 2009; a daughter, Sandra Dale Parton;...
Evelyn Willis
Mar 31, 2015
Canton- Evelyn Blythe Willis, age 94, passed away on Tuesday, March 31, 2015 at Silver Bluff Nursing Home. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Kathryn Clark Blythe. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sons, Dwight P. "Sonny" Willis and Michael...
Hilda Hannah
Mar 30, 2015
Canton- Hilda Stevenson Hannah, age 86, of 164 Hannah Farm Road, passed away on Monday, March 30, 2015 at her residence. A native of Oconee County, South Carolina and a resident of Haywood County for most of her life, she was the daughter of the late Harley and Argyle Leatherwood Stevenson. In addition to her parents, she...
Floyd Stevenson
Mar 29, 2015
Waynesville, Floyd Lee Stevenson of Iron Duff Road passed away on Sunday, March 29, 2015 at the John F. Keever, Jr. Solace Center. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Douglas and Fannie Henson Stevenson and was also preceded in death by two sisters and two brothers. He was...
Marsha Young
Mar 28, 2015
Canton – Marsha Case-Young, age 62, passed away on Saturday, March 28, 2015 at Mission Hospitals – Memorial Campus. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, she was the daughter of Martha Emerson Case of Canton and the late Andy Case. She was owner and operator of Young Wolf Kennels. Marsha was a 1970 graduate of...
Charles Surber
Mar 27, 2015
Waynesville, Charles J. Surber, age 85, passed away on Friday, March 27, 2015 at The Homestead. A native of Bronx County, New York, he was a prior resident of Ft. Pierce, Florida and had resided in Haywood County for the past 20 years. He was the son of the late Charles and Gladys McCarroll Surber. Charles was...
Joyce Holcombe
Mar 26, 2015
Waynesville – Joyce Fay Lanning Holcombe, age 72, passed away on Thursday, March 26, 2015 at Smoky Mountain Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. A native of Haywood County, she was a daughter of the late William Jules and Adlee Swanger Lanning. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Gladys Branch and Grace...
Faye Rogers
Mar 26, 2015
Canton – Faye Jean Trull Rogers, age 79, passed away on Thursday, March 26, 2014 at Mission Hospitals – St. Joseph Campus. A native of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Faye Galloway Trull. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 31 years, Fred Rogers, who died in 1991;...
Velda Holder
Mar 25, 2015
Waynesville, Velda Arrington Holder, age 82, passed away on Wednesday, 25, 2015 at Haywood Regional Medical Center. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late W.R. and Belle Smathers Arrington. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Herman Holder, who died in 2009...
Elizabeth Haynes
Mar 25, 2015
Waynesville – Elizabeth Lynn Haynes, age 65, passed away on Wednesday, March 25, 2015 after a sudden illness. She died quietly and peacefully at The Homestead. Elizabeth was born on February 13, 1950 at Ft. George G. Meade, MD. She was the daughter of the late Colonel Roy William (Bill) Farley and Audrey Lee Farley. In addition...
Charlene Adkins
Mar 25, 2015
Newport, Tennessee – Charlene Renée Donaldson Adkins, age 52, passed away on Wednesday, March 25, 2015 at her residence. She was a native of Haywood County, where she lived most of life, and was the daughter of the late James Bell Donaldson. Charlene was employed as a physical therapist with Aegis Therapies and a member of Flats...
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