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.
Betty Arrington
Jul 25, 2023
Betty Arrington, 91, went Home to be with her Lord, Tuesday, July 25, 2023. It was too soon for her family, but God knows best. She was preceded in death by her mother, Hannah Warren Nichols and father, William Portland Jones, and grandparents John and Pallie Warren. She loved the Smokey Mountains that were her birthplace, and now will...
Bruce Kemp Claytor
Jul 24, 2023
Bruce Kemp Claytor (70), passed away on July 24, 2023 at his home in Waynesville, NC surrounded by his family.
Bruce was born on September 16, 1952, in Chattanooga, TN. Bruce was the oldest of four siblings and he was always firmly devoted to his family. His relationship with his mother was very personal to him, and one...
Randall Edward Drew
Jul 23, 2023
Randall E. Drew
Randall Edward Drew, a beloved individual who dedicated his life to his career and community, passed away on July 23, 2023, at Haywood Regional Medical Center.
A native of Indiana, Randall was preceded in death by his parents James and Laveda Randall Drew. Randall's professional journey was marked by diligence and expertise. For 35 years, he served...
Claude James "Sweat Bee" Warren, Jr.
Jul 22, 2023
It matters little who you know
As long as you know God.
It matters little where you have been
So long as you have been to Calvary.
It matters little what you possess
As long as you are possessed by the Holy Spirit.
-author unknown
These are words found handwritten as a witness statement by Claude James Warren,...
Richard Carl Swanson
Jul 20, 2023
Richard Carl Swanson, 89, died on Thursday, July 20, 2023. Born in 1933, in Evanston, Illinois, he was a career mechanical-electrical engineer, working for Square D. He was also in charge of all new construction and building.
As a man, Richard was kind, generous and loving, and had many friends who loved him for his beautiful soul, as...
Glenda Faye Harris Trunkfield
Jul 20, 2023
Glenda Faye Harris Trunkfield, age 80, peacefully passed away on Thursday, July 20, 2023 at Solace Center in Asheville, NC. She was a beloved grandmother, mother, sister, wife, and friend.
Glenda Faye was born in Hopkins County, KY to Anna Faynell Alexander Harris and Carl Harris. She graduated from South Hopkins High School in 1959 and went on to...
Colonel Ronald C. Becker
Jul 19, 2023
(Ret.) Colonel Ronald C. Becker, a man of distinction and honor, passed away on July 19, 2023, at CarePartners Solace Center. Born on December 30, 1936, in Laureldale, Pennsylvania, he leaves behind a legacy that will be cherished by all who had the privilege of knowing him.Ronald's education journey began after his high school graduation when he enrolled at...
Katherine "Kay" Jackson Kelley
Jul 19, 2023
Waynesville, Katherine Ann Jackson Kelley, age 98, passed away on Wednesday, July 19, 2023 at Haywood Lodge & Retirement Center.
A native of Henderson County, she was one of nine children of the late Lonnie Jackson and Barbara Anderson Jackson. Kay was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 69 years, Joseph Wilfred Kelley, who died seven weeks...
Lucy Ruth Mann
Jul 18, 2023
Lucy Ruth Mann, 95, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother departed this world on July 18, 2023 at CarePartners Solace Center.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, George R. Mann, Sr. and her brothers, Robert “Bobby” and William “Billy.
Left to live their lives to their fullest are her children, George R. Mann,...
Jimmy Lee Campbell
Jul 18, 2023
Waynesville, Jimmy Lee Campbell, 71, passed away on Tuesday, July 18, 2023, at his residence.
A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, Jimmy was the son of the late Albert and Helen Miller Campbell. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Anita Harkins Campbell, who died in 2008; and a...
Bruce Harvey
Jul 15, 2023
Clyde, Albert Bruce Harvey, 76, passed away on Saturday, July 15, 2023, at Skyland Terrace and Rehabilitation.
A native of Haywood County, he was a son of the late Marion Albert and Myrtle Ruby Carter Harvey. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Jennifer Sue Harvey who passed away in 1999; and...
Joseph Francis Gordon
Jul 14, 2023
Canton – Joseph Gordon, 83, passed away on Thursday, July 13, 2023, at Haywood Regional Medical Center.
He was the son of the late William and Catherine Gill Gordon and lived most of his life in Boston, Massachusetts. He was also preceded in death by a daughter, Jo Anne Gordon; two sisters Patricia Gordon, and Catherine...
Bobby M. McKay
Jul 13, 2023
Waynesville, Bobby Mack McKay, 88, passed away on Thursday, July 13, 2023 at Haywood Regional Medical Center.
A complete obituary will be published when available.
Service arrangements will be announced when they become available.
The care of Mr. McKay has been entrusted to Wells Funeral Home of Waynesville and an online memorial register is available at "Obituaries" at www.wellsfuneralhome.com
Evelyn Ruth Harrop Overman
Jul 13, 2023
Evelyn H. Overman
Waynesville-Evelyn Ruth Harrop Overman, 83, passed away on Thursday, July 13, 2023, at her residence surrounded by her family.
Evelyn was born in Attleboro, Massachusetts, but moved to Haywood County later in life. Evelyn was born July 5, 1940, to the late Harold Theadore and Marion Carpenter Harrop. She was also number 13 of...
Rachel Shipman Kuykendall
Jul 13, 2023
Canton – Rachel Shipman Kuykendall, 81, passed away on Thursday, July 13, 2023, at Silver Bluff Nursing Home.
A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late David and Sally Hall Shipman. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Henry Arel Kuykendall, who died in 2016; an infant daughter, Jeanette; brothers,...
Paul Butler
Jul 12, 2023
Waynesville, Francis Paul Butler Jr., 88, a distinguished gentleman known for his unwavering loyalty and unyielding dedication to his family and country, passed away peacefully at his residence on Wednesday, July 12, 2023. Born in Tampa, Florida on December 19, 1934, Paul Butler Jr. was the loving son of Francis Paul Butler Sr. and Clara Josephine Kiler. In addition to...
Travis Ryan Ferguson
Jul 12, 2023
Raleigh, Travis Ryan Ferguson, age 49, tragically passed away on Wednesday, July 12, 2023 in Alleghany County, North Carolina.
A native of Western North Carolina, he was one of two sons of Yolanda Smith Ferguson and the late Roger Dale Ferguson. He was a decorated U.S. Army veteran who first distinguished himself in Korea prior to joining the 82nd...
Raymond "Ray" Edward Thielke
Jul 12, 2023
Raymond Edward Thielke, 86, of Asheville left this world to be with Jesus, and his precious wife, Peggy on Wednesday, July 12, 2023. A native of Swift County, MN, he was the son of the late Gustav and Augusta Schultz Thielke. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Peggy Ann Fox Thielke...
Wendell Dean Harrison
Jul 11, 2023
Wendell Dean Harrison, 82, of Waynesville, North Carolina, passed away on Tuesday, July 11, 2023, at CarePartners Hospice Solace Center in Asheville. He was born on December 4, 1940, in Monette, Arkansas, to John Powell and Fannie Byrd Harrison. He moved to Brevard County, Florida, in 1964, where he began a 17-year teaching career. He later transitioned to various administration...
Floyd "Fudd" Thomas Rogers
Jul 11, 2023
Waynesville, Floyd Thomas Rogers, 78, passed away on Tuesday, July 11, 2023, at Mission Hospital.
A native of Haywood County, he was the son of the late T. Hugh and Sarah Woody Rogers. Floyd was a founding member of Corner Stone Fellowship, and a member of Calvary Road Baptist Church, a member of Haywood County School Board, and past...
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