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.
Scott Wyatt
Aug 28, 2013
Clifford Scott Wyatt, age 47, passed away on Wednesday, August 28, 2013. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, he was the son of George Wyatt his wife, Janice M. of Morganton and Shirley Welch and her husband, Donald Bruce of Advance. In addition to his parents, he is survived by a son, Kristopher Scott Wyatt;...
Kenneth Lile
Aug 27, 2013
Lake Junaluska, Reverend Kenneth "Ken" Lile, age 81, of 2237 S. Lakeshore Drive, passed away on Tuesday, August 27, 2013 at his residence. Kenneth was a gifted musician, caring pastor, passionate teacher and true friend. A native of Hopkinsville, Kentucky, he had resided in Haywood County since 1996. He was the son of the late Roy William...
William Kauffman
Aug 26, 2013
William David Kauffman, 63, of Marion, passed away August 26, 2013. A native of Buncombe County, he was the only child of the late William and Margaret Brown Kauffman. He attended Trinity United Methodist Church and worked several part-time jobs as well as participating in Shelter Workshops. He is survived by many cousins. A Funeral Service will be held...
David Presnell
Aug 24, 2013
Clyde, David Lewis Presnell, age 77, of 1186 Wesley Creek Road, passed away on Saturday, August 24, 2013 at his residence. Born on November 23, 1935 in Madison County, David lived most of his life in Haywood County, but his heart remained in Meadow Fork. He was the son of the late John and Lona Burns Presnell...
William Dechant
Aug 24, 2013
William "Bill" Miles Dechant, age 56, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 24, 2013, at his residence surrounded by his family. A native of Brevard, he was a son of June McLean Dechant and the late William Garvin Dechant. Bill graduated from Brevard High School in 1975, Virginia Tech in 1980, and Mississippi State College of Architecture,...
Roger Abshire
Aug 22, 2013
Roger Dale Abshire, 61, formerly of Asheville, passed away on Thursday, August 22, 2013. He was the son of the late Columbus and Vergie Blevins Abshire. Roger served in the US Army and worked for many years with the State Department and Blackwater. He also served with the Madison County Sheriff and retired as Police Chief from Hot Springs....
Doris Miller
Aug 20, 2013
Waynesville, Doris Opal Miller, age 77, of 374 Pigeon Street, passed away on Monday, August 19, 2013 at Autumn Care. A native of Jackson County, she was the daughter of the late Lynn (Red) Taylor Olvey and Etta Barnes Olvey. She was also preceded in death by a son, Logan Bumgarner and one sister, Elizabeth Olvey. She...
Callie Edwards
Aug 19, 2013
Callie Wilson Edwards, of Asheville, passed away Monday, August 19, 2013. She was born in Peachtree, NC to the late Lewis and Versie Griffith Wilson. She attended Calvary Church in Canton. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her siblings, Wade Wilson, Arthur Wilson, Oshia Love, James Wilson and Emma Shepherd. Callie is survived by...
Richard Lonnee
Aug 19, 2013
Waynesville, Richard George "Dick" Lonnee, age 77, passed peacefully on the morning of August 19, 2013. He is survived by Sylvia, his wife of 47 years; a son, Bruce Lonnee, daughter-in-law, Gina, and grandchildren, Marin and Jack, all of Watkinsville, Georgia; a daughter, Claire Hunt, son-in-law, Jeff, and grandchildren, JC and Shanley, all of Leland, North Carolina....
Brenda Robinson
Aug 19, 2013
Brenda Elaine Robinson went home to be with the Lord on Monday, August 19, 2013. She lived in Buncombe County all of her life and worked at the Juvenile Center for 16 years. She was preceded in death by her parents, Earl and Katie Tarleton and brother, Richard Lipe. She leaves behind a husband, Gary Robinson of the home;...
Lt. Willis
Aug 18, 2013
LTC Shane Dale Willis, age 38, passed away on Sunday, August 18, 2013 in Stuttgart, Germany. A native of Haywood County, he was a son of Cindy Rymer Wilson and her husband, Rick, of Candler and the late Michael Dale Willis. He entered into the United States Army Reserve in 1996 as a rifleman assigned to Company...
Lucien Miner
Aug 17, 2013
Maggie Valley, Lucien Foye Miner, age 83, passed away on Saturday, August 17, 2013 at Homestead, the MedWest-Hospice Center in Waynesville. Lucien was born in Daytona Beach, Florida, on May 28, 1930. He graduated from Sea Breeze High School in Daytona Beach and was a very active member of the Daytona Beach Life Guard Corps. As a...
Carolyn Brooks
Aug 12, 2013
Waynesville, Carolyn Joyce Patton Brooks, age 76, passed away on Monday, August 12, 2013 at The Homestead. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Dwain Carlisle and Christell Hendrix Patton. She was preceded in death by four sisters: Dorothy Patton, Edna Nicholson, Betty Homelius, and Elizabeth "Libby" Edwards. Carolyn...
Robin Corn
Aug 12, 2013
Robin Scott Corn, age 56, passed away on Monday, August 12, 2013. A native of Buncombe County, he had resided in Haywood County since 1984 and was the son of Eva Burrell Corn of Candler and the late Bobby J. Corn, who died in 2007. He was a 1975 graduate of Pisgah High School, owner and operator...
Mary White
Aug 11, 2013
Mary Lou Burrell White, age 66, passed away Sunday, August 11, 2013 at MedWest Haywood. A native of Haywood County, she was a daughter of Brownlow and Betty Towe Burrell of Canton. Mary Lou was a member of Candler Church of God where she was a Sunday school teacher and worked in the ladies ministries. She enjoyed...
Verlyn Henson
Aug 8, 2013
Verlyn Henson, age 71, passed away on Thursday, August 8, 2013 at his residence. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, he was a son of the late Earl and Bessie Dot Nations Henson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three sisters, Annie Henson, Violet Edna Snyder, and Virginia Blythe; and...
Rufus Chastain
Aug 7, 2013
Rufus Clayton Chastain, better known as "R. C.", age 89, passed away on Wednesday, August 7, 2013 at the John F. Keever, Jr. Solace Center in Asheville after a brief illness. He passed peacefully with his family by his bedside. He was born on January 25, 1924 in the Caney Fork Community of Jackson County and was...
Virginia Schandevel
Aug 7, 2013
Waynesville, Virginia Augustine Schandevel, age 98, passed away on Wednesday, August 7, 2013 at Autumn Care of Waynesville. A native of Detroit, Michigan, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Joanne Walgraf Cornelis. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Morris August Schandevel, who passed away in 1986....
Irene Howell
Aug 7, 2013
Waynesville, Irene Shelton Howell, age 85, of 168 Frady Lane passed away on Wednesday, August 07, 2013 at Silver Bluff Rehab Center. A Haywood County native and former resident of Homestead, Florida, she was the daughter of the late Spurgeon S. and Minnie Hendrix Shelton. She was preceded in death by a brother, Clarence Shelton and one...
Geraldine Henson
Aug 6, 2013
Geraldine O'Neil Henson, age 74, of the Cruso community, passed away on Tuesday, August 6, 2013 at her residence. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, she was a daughter of the late Jack and Ann Hooper O'Neil. Geraldine was a member of East Fork Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband of 55 years,...
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