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.

William Higgins

William Higgins

Oct 9, 2014

Waynesville, William Stuart Higgins, 68, died on October 9, 2014 at the VA Medical Center in Asheville. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, he was the son of the late James and Nora Troutman Higgins. Stuart is survived by a brother, Ellis Higgins; niece, Mary K. Campbell; nephew, Steven Higgins; and close friend, Linda Rathbone....

Carl Presnell

Carl Presnell

Oct 8, 2014

Waynesville, Reverend Carl J. Presnell, age 83, passed away on Wednesday, October 08, 2014 at the Elizabeth House in Hendersonville. A native of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Pless and Lilly Teaster Presnell and was also preceded in death by three brothers, Dwight, Bobby and Wayne Presnell. Reverend Carl served the Lord for...

Audrey Lambert

Audrey Lambert

Oct 7, 2014

Waynesville, Audrey Johnson Lambert, age 86, passed away on Tuesday, October 7, 2014 at Haywood Regional Medical Center. A complete obituary will be added soon.

Audrey Lambert

Audrey Lambert

Oct 7, 2014

Audrey Johnson Lambert, age 86, of Waynesville passed away on Tuesday, October 7, 2014 at Haywood Regional Medical Center. October 7, was also her 67th wedding anniversary. A native of Hyde County, North Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Elisha Johnson and Clara Bell Weston. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death...

Dick Hannah

Dick Hannah

Oct 6, 2014

Richard Wayne "Dick" Hannah, age 82, passed away on Monday, October 6, 2014, at his home. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, he was the son of the late William Jessie and Louise Medford Hannah. He retired from the U. S. Postal Service after serving 38 years as Postmaster and was a member of the...

Paul Glenn, Jr.

Paul Glenn, Jr.

Oct 6, 2014

Waynesville, Paul Howell Glenn, Jr. passed away on October 6, 2014 at his home in Waynesville, North Carolina. He was born May 6, 1940 in Decatur, Alabama to Paul H. and Ruth S. Glenn. Howell was raised on his family's farm in Alabama, an interest that remained his entire life. His early experience on the farm expressed...

Jackie Laney

Jackie Laney

Oct 5, 2014

Waynesville, Jackie Douglas Laney, age 69, passed away on Sunday, October 5, 2014 at his residence. A native of Macon County, NC Jackie lived most of his life in Haywood County. He was the son of the late Ralph and Jessie White Laney and was preceded in death by a daughter, Jessica Laney and a granddaughter, McKenzie...

Edwin Galloway

Edwin Galloway

Oct 4, 2014

Edwin M. Galloway, Jr., 87, of Asheville, passed away Saturday, October 4, 2014. A native of Asheville, he was the son of the late Edwin Milton and Sarah Taylor Galloway. Edwin served in the US Army during World War II. He returned to Asheville from Oklahoma to be a caregiver for several family members. In addition to his parents,...

Shirley Hill

Shirley Hill

Oct 2, 2014

Waynesville, Shirley Ann Hill, age 78, of Beverly Lane passed away on Thursday, October 2, 2014 at her residence. A native of Jackson County, she was the daughter of the late William Elsie and Ethel Mae Jones Ensley. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Robert Edwin Hill and brothers...

Ella Beck

Ella Beck

Oct 1, 2014

Waynesville, Ella Mae Lanning Beck, age 92, passed away on Wednesday, October 1, 2014 at Haywood Regional Medical Center. A native of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Dolphus and Vina Chandler Lanning. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Jarvis G. Beck; a son, Jarvis Beck; and daughters, Ruby Lee Carver,...

Olivia Mccrory

Olivia Mccrory

Oct 1, 2014

Waynesville, Olivia Lucille McCrory, age 94, passed away on Wednesday, October 01, 2014 at The Homestead. A native of Mobil County, Alabama, she was the daughter of the late Bryon and Eldora Gollotte Wilkinson. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Randall McCrory Sr., who died in 1986, three brothers and seven sisters. Olivia is...

Paul Johnson

Paul Johnson

Sep 30, 2014

Waynesville, Paul Layton Johnson, age 79, of Red Maple Drive, passed away on Tuesday, September 30, 2014. He was born in Kewanee, Illinois and had resided in Haywood County for the past 16 years. He was the son of the late Harold Russell and Eva Evelyn Johnson. In addition to his parents, he is also preceded in...

Ray Bolden

Ray Bolden

Sep 29, 2014

World War II Veteran Clyde – Ray Floyd Bolden, age 87, passed away on Sunday, September 28, 2014 at his residence. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Fidille and Gussie Burday Bolden. He was also preceded in death by his wife Mattie Justice Bolden who died in 2008....

Landon Burris

Landon Burris

Sep 29, 2014

Waynesville, Landon George Burris, age 84, of Carolina Avenue, passed away on Monday, September 29, 2014 at Autumn Care. A native of Graham County, he was the son of the late George Washington Burris and Myrtle Crisp Burris. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three sisters, Loye Kennedy, Ina Sawyer, and Ella...

Ray Bolden

Ray Bolden

Sep 28, 2014

Ray Floyd Bolden, age 87, passed away on Sunday, September 28, 2014 at his residence. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Fidille and Gussie Burday Bolden. He was also preceded in death by his wife Mattie Justice Bolden who died in 2008. He worked at Champion International Pasadena,...

Howard Lloyd, Iii

Howard Lloyd, Iii

Sep 28, 2014

Canton – Howard Huntley Lloyd, III, age 72, passed away on Sunday, September 28, 2014 at his residence. He was a native of Baltimore, Maryland and had been a resident of Haywood County for the past seven years. He was the son of the late Howard Huntley, Jr. and Carrie Elizabeth Sandlass Lloyd. Howard was a talented...

Walter Caldwell

Walter Caldwell

Sep 27, 2014

Waynesville, Walter William Caldwell, age 92, of Shelton Street, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 27, 2014 at his home. A native of Spring Creek in Madison County, he was the son of the late George Weaver and Ethel Viola Messer Caldwell. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four sisters, Thelma Keener,...

Edna Kwass

Edna Kwass

Sep 27, 2014

Asheville - Edna DeLott Kwass, 103, passed away peacefully at Deerfield Retirement Community in Asheville, NC, on September 27, 2014. Edna was born in New York City on June 23, 1911, to Frances Pois DeLott and Samuel DeLott. Growing up, she lived and worked in New York City and in Coral Gables and Miami, Florida. She attended...

Robert Philon

Robert Philon

Sep 26, 2014

Clyde, Robert H. Philon, age 84, won his long battle with Alzheimer's disease on Saturday, September 26, 2014 at The Oaks of Brevard. Born on March 3, 1930 in South Bend, Indiana, he was the son of Harry Cecil Philon and the late Virginia Ray Philon. He was also preceded in death by two sisters, Kathleen Ray...

Walter Spence

Walter Spence

Sep 25, 2014

Candler- Walter Herbert Spence, age 95, of Candler, passed away on Thursday, September 25, 2014 at the Charles George Veteran Administration Medical Center. A native of Haywood County, and the son of the late Harry Edward Spence and Sallie Rice Spence; was also preceded in death by his loving wife, Kathleen Cooper Rhinehart Spence who passed away...

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