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.
Joyce Hall Redmond
Jul 6, 2023
Joyce Hall Redmond, 91., of Candler passed away peacefully on July 6, 2023 at the John F. Keever, Jr. Solace center following a period of declining health.
She was the daughter of the late Dorsey and Thelma Blackwell Hall. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 71 years, Daniel McDowell Redmond...
Frona "Fronie" Bell Ledford
Jul 5, 2023
Fines Creek community, Frona Bell Ledford, 91, passed away on Wednesday, July 5, 2023 at CarePartners Hospice Solace Center.
A native of Haywood County, she was a daughter of the late Theodore and Reva Bolden Ledford. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by four sisters, Laura Beaver, Annie Hiter, Lucy Ledford (infant) and Martha Greene;...
Harold Edward Frizzell
Jul 4, 2023
Canton – Harold Edward Frizzell, 78, passed away on Tuesday, July 4, 2023, at his home.
Harold fought a long hard battle with Pulmonary Fibrosis. He was born in Sylva to Arthur W. and Thelma Johnson Frizzell on April 14, 1945. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Fran Burnett. Harold graduated from Bethel High School...
Dorothy "Dale" Hall Frady
Jul 2, 2023
Clyde, Dorothy "Dale" Hall Frady, 85, passed away Sunday, July 2, 2023, at her home.
A native of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Hamilton Aldeen and Mary Louise Farmer Hall. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James W. Frady, who died in 2019; two sisters, Mary...
Terry Lee Thomason
Jul 2, 2023
Canton, Terry Lee Thomason, 69, passed away Sunday, July 2, 2023, at Silver Bluff Nursing & Rehabilitation.
A native of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Ruby C. Trull Thomason. Terry graduated from Northside High School in Warner Robbins, Georgia. Following high school, he joined the United States Army and served as a medic during...
Robert Oneal Smyrl
Jun 30, 2023
Robert Oneal Smyrl, 91, of Candler passed away on Friday, June 30, 2023 at Pisgah Manor. A native of Neeses, SC, he was a son of the late Bennie English and Edith Dukes Smyrl. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his second wife, Mary Thomas Smyrl on May 21, 2015 and son, John...
Billy C. Henson
Jun 30, 2023
Waynesville, Billy Carroll Henson, age 70, passed away on Friday, June 30, 2023 surrounded by his loving family.
A native of Haywood County and part of a big family of thirteen children, Billy was a son of the late James Luther Henson and Emma Justice Henson. He was preceded in death by sisters, Lucille Conard and Elizabeth Mintz; brothers,...
Louella Christine Thompson Pressley
Jun 27, 2023
Canton – Louella Thompson Pressley, 96, passed away on Tuesday, June 27, 2023, at Silver Bluff Nursing Home.
Louella was a native of Haywood County but resided in Buncombe also for a few years. She was a daughter of the late James William and Eva Louise Singleton Thompson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death...
Mary "Peggy" Franklin Ruff Dietz
Jun 26, 2023
Waynesville, Mary "Peggy" Franklin Ruff Dietz, 97, passed away on Monday, June 26, 2023 at Autumn Care of Waynesville.
A native of Haywood County, she was a daughter of the late George Wiley and Maria West Franklin. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Charles Ruff, who died in 1992 and second...
Tracy Loman Plemmons
Jun 25, 2023
Candler – Tracy Loman Plemmons, 72, passed away on Sunday, June 25, 2023 at Pisgah Manor Health Care Center in Candler.
A native of Haywood County, Tracy was the son of the late Clarence and Jency Reece Plemmons. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Ronnie Plemmons. Tracy was a member of Morning Star United Methodist...
Terrance Reynolds Sellers
Jun 24, 2023
Canton – Terrance “Terry” Reynolds Sellers, 83, passed away on Saturday, June 24, 2023, at Mission Hospital.
Terry was a native and lifelong resident of Haywood County and a son of the late William Henry “Willie” and Letha Henson Sellers. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four brothers, Edward, Jack, Robert, and Steve...
Doris "Dot" McCall Beck
Jun 24, 2023
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Balsam, Doris McCall Beck, 90, went Home to be with her Lord, Saturday, June 24, 2023.
She was a daughter of the late James Lewis and Elsie Middleton McCall. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband and the love of her life, Samuel Willard Beck; granddaughters, Bailey Leann Beck and...
Joyce Hastings Boyd
Jun 23, 2023
Joyce Hastings Boyd, 86, went to be with The Lord after a long struggle with dementia on Friday, June 23, 2023 at Autumn Care of Waynesville.
Born and raised in Carbondale, Illinois, she was the daughter of the late J. Erby and Florence Neal Hastings. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by sister, Yvonne Hastings...
Dr. Doris Marie Bixby Hammett
Jun 22, 2023
Doris Hammett, age 99, died on Thursday, June 22, 2023.
Doris Marie Bixby was born in rural Kansas on May 26, 1924. She was the oldest of three daughters. Her parents were Benjamin Parker Bixby, a country doctor, and Ruth Valeria Wickham Bixby, a nurse. Her younger sisters were Elizabeth Cornelia Bixby (McKenzie) and Abigail Lois Bixby (Calvin), both...
Lynne Smith Galvin
Jun 21, 2023
Connelly Springs, Lynne Smith Galvin, age 83, passed away on Wednesday, June 21, 2023, at Elizabeth House.
A native of Burke County, she was a daughter of the late Rex Gordon Smith and Ila Le Lail Smith. She was preceded in death by her dear husband, John Thomas Galvin, Sr. who died in 1988.
Lynne dedicated her life...
Christine Stamey Grasty
Jun 19, 2023
On Monday, June 19, 2023, Mrs. Christine Stamey Grasty passed away at the Haywood Regional Medical Center after a brief illness.
Christine was preceded in death by her parents, Boyce and Bonnie Stamey; her husband, James S. Grasty, Sr.; and son, Roger Keener. In January of 2023, Christine’s son, Roger, passed away unexpectedly. This loss was profound for...
Janice Marie Hogg
Jun 19, 2023
Waynesville, Janice Marie Jones Hogg, 92, passed away on Monday, June 19, 2023 at her residence.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Trammell Hogg, who died in 2009; and a son, Kim Hogg. Janice was a member of First Baptist Church of Waynesville. She loved the Lord, her family and enjoyed baking, music and trips to Cades...
Myrtle Drucilla Reed
Jun 19, 2023
Asheville, Myrtle Drucilla Reed, 76, passed away on Monday, June 19, 2023 at Laurels of Summit Ridge.
A native of Buncombe County, she was a daughter of the late, Howard and Mary Shope Bradley. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Patricia Causey and Martha Clark. Myrtle graduated from Owens High School and...
Elease Messer
Jun 19, 2023
Waynesville, Glennie Elease Messer, 86, passed away on Monday, June 19, 2023, at her residence.
A native of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Glenn and Burr Leatherwood Messer. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three sisters and three brothers. She had a long and successful career as a Registered Nurse. ...
Patrick Jennings Powell
Jun 19, 2023
Patrick Jennings Powell, 82 of Clyde, passed away on June 19, 2023. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, JN and Tibbie Burress Powell, and brother, Hugh Powell.
Pat was born on July 30, 1940 in Longview, Washington. He was an avid outdoorsman, who loved to fish, hunt, and travel with his family and friends, and...
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