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.

Hoyle Daniels, Ii

Hoyle Daniels, Ii

Dec 27, 2014

Waynesville, Hoyle Homes "Tippy" Daniels, II, age, 90 passed away on Saturday, December 27, 2014 at the Brian Center. Tippy was a native of Cherokee, SC, and was a United States Navy veteran having served in WWII. No services are planned at this time.

Elizabeth Ramsey

Elizabeth Ramsey

Dec 27, 2014

Elizabeth Ella Wheeler Ramsey, 69, of Candler, passed away Saturday, December 27, 2014. A native of Asheville, she was the daughter of the late John Thomas Wheeler and Nellie Louemma Penland Wheeler. She enjoyed researching genealogy and was a gifted artist. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her siblings, Ruby Johnson, Wilma Lytle, Lois...

Elizabeth Hinson

Elizabeth Hinson

Dec 27, 2014

Waynesville, NC - Elizabeth G. Hinson, age 86, passed away on December 27, 2014 at Silver Bluff Nursing Home in Canton, North Carolina after a brief illness. "Bet" was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and as the daughter of Paul and "Cal" Goebel was quite well known as a feisty individual who was not afraid to speak...

Wilma Shackleton

Wilma Shackleton

Dec 26, 2014

Waynesville, Wilma McCracken Gordon Shackleton, age 94, passed away on Friday, December 26, 2014 at Sanford Memorial Hospital. A native of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late William Crawford and Mollie Ferguson McCracken. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, William Homer Gordon and second husband, William...

Rodney Whitted

Rodney Whitted

Dec 26, 2014

"U.S. Marine Veteran" Almond – Rodney "Rod" Wayne Whitted, age 62, passed away on Friday, December 26, 2014 at his residence. A native of Richland County, Ohio, he was a son of the late Bobby Wayne and Martha Lee Baker Whitted. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Cathy Blanchard; and...

Way Kinsland

Way Kinsland

Dec 23, 2014

Clyde, Way R. Kinsland, of the Crabtree community, was in St. Joseph Hospital when he went to be with his Lord on Tuesday, December 23, 2014. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Herman and Jessie Nichols Kinsland and was also preceded in death by a son, Timothy Way...

Frederick Porter

Frederick Porter

Dec 23, 2014

Waynesville, Frederick Newton "Fred" Porter, age 62, passed away on Tuesday, December 23, 2014 at Haywood Regional Medical Center. A native of Haywood County, he was the son of the late William James and Harriett Chambers Porter and was also preceded in death by his wife, Jane Melvin Porter. Frederick was employed at Laurel Ridge Country Club...

Roy Henson

Roy Henson

Dec 23, 2014

Roy Lee Henson, 82, of Marshall, died Tuesday, December 23, 2014 at his home. A native of Buncombe County, he was the son of the late George Wesley and Mattie Kerlay Henson. Roy served in the US Marine Corps and attended Mt. Bethel Free Will Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his...

Johnie Gibson

Johnie Gibson

Dec 20, 2014

Canton, Johnie Robert Gibson, 80, passed away on Saturday, December 20, 2014 at Silver Bluff Nursing Home. Born in Haywood County, he was the son of the late Pink and Laura Thompson Gibson and was also preceded in death by nephew, Hugh Robert Burgess and great-nephew, Brandon Michael Burgess, son of Ed and Kathy Burgess. Johnny will...

Judy Gordon

Judy Gordon

Dec 20, 2014

Whittier, NC - Judy Johnson Gordon, 58, of Whittier, NC, passed away Saturday, December 20, 2014. She was born in Pennsylvania, daughter of the late Walter and Alyce Michaels Johnson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Arthur and Alan. She was employed as a client account manager for PIMSY EHR....

William Millar

William Millar

Dec 20, 2014

Waynesville, William Imber Millar 86, passed away after two years of debilitating health. He was born March 17, 1928, in Waynesville, NC, the first baby born in the Haywood County Hospital. He was the son of the late Henry Frecker Millar and Jesse (Keller) Millar and was also preceded in death by his brother, Bob Millar and...

Bobby Mehaffey

Bobby Mehaffey

Dec 19, 2014

Waynesville, Bobby Eugene Mehaffey, age 77, of Nottingham Lane, passed away on Friday, December 19, 2014. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, he was the son of the late John and Blanche Hendrix Mehaffey. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Marcene Lowe Mehaffey and a brother, Wade Mehaffey....

Betty West

Betty West

Dec 16, 2014

Waynesville, Betty Jane Wyatt West, age 72, 16 Slick Holler Road, passed away on Tuesday, December 16, 2014. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Randolph Wyatt and Helen Grasty Leatherwood. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her only son, Billy "Ernie" West and...

Opal Stockton

Opal Stockton

Dec 16, 2014

Opal Farmer Stockton, age 84, of the Beaverdam Community, passed away on Tuesday, December 16, 2014 at Silver Bluff Nursing Home. A native of Haywood County, she was a daughter of the late Marion and Effie Mae Frizzell Farmer. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Lethel "L.B." Stockton, who died...

Ruth Knight

Ruth Knight

Dec 16, 2014

Ruth Inman Knight Canton- Ruth Inman Knight, went to be with her heavenly father on Tuesday, December 16, 2014. A native of Haywood County and the oldest child, born on June 14, 1930, to the late Gilbert Raymond Inman and Delia Mae Inman. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Wallace...

Marie Frady

Marie Frady

Dec 15, 2014

Marie Powell Frady, of Pisgah Drive, passed away on December 15, 2015. She was born in Tuckaseigee in Jackson County, the daughter of Christine Edwards Powell and Hobert Hayes Powell, who preceded her in death. Marie was a graduate of Bethel High School and attended Cecil's Business College (now South College). She was a member of Bethel...

Coy Reese

Coy Reese

Dec 14, 2014

Coy Reese, age 85, passed away on Sunday, December 14, 2014 at Pisgah Manor Nursing Home. A native of Madison County, he was the son of the late Jonah H. and Ethel Ball Reese. He was also preceded in death by four sisters, Evelyn Hampton, Mabel Childers, Katherine Rice, and Pearl Jefferson; a twin brother, Foy Reese;...

Deniese Jenkins

Deniese Jenkins

Dec 13, 2014

Waynesville, Deniese Elaine Jenkins, 53, passed away on December 13 at her residence. A native of Tampa, Florida, she was the daughter of Richard E. and Shirley Yvonne Sellers Wolf. Deniese was a kind, caring and talented woman who enjoyed sketching, oil painting and music. She was preceded in death by a niece, Jessie Overcash and her...

Robert Summey

Robert Summey

Dec 11, 2014

Canton- Robert Louie Summey, age 66, passed away on Thursday, December 11, 2014 at the Homestead. He was the son of the late Linton and Nellie Viola Austin Summey and preceded in death by four sisters and three brothers. Robert was an United States Army Veteran who served in the Vietnam War. He is survived by the...

Willard Mashburn

Willard Mashburn

Dec 10, 2014

Willard Lloyd Mashburn, age 96, passed away on Wednesday, December 10, 2014 at St. Andrews Assisted Living Center in Concord, NC. Willard, a native and lifelong resident of Haywood County was a son of the late Issac and Mary Kilpatrick Mashburn. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife of 74...

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