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.
Gary Knapp
Dec 8, 2022
Gary E. Knapp, 80, passed away December 8, 2022, at Haywood Regional Medical Center. A native of Norfolk, VA, he was the son of the late Ruby and Adolph Knapp. Because he loved the mountains, Gary had lived in Waynesville for the past 10 years.
Gary held a BA in piano performance from Old Dominion University and...
Marjorie Essex
Dec 8, 2022
A celebration of life will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, January 8, 2023 at the First Baptist Church of Clyde with the Reverend Dr. Byron Burnette officiating.
The care of Mrs. Essex has been entrusted to Wells Funeral Home of Waynesville.
Patricia Caldwell
Dec 8, 2022
Patricia Green Caldwell of Asheville, NC left this physical world peacefully in the early hours of December 8th, 2022. Born to Dewey Silas and Myrtle Green, on December 1, 1949, she was youngest of the ‘Green Girls’. Preceded in death by her parents and four of her older sisters: Barbara Ross, Gail Green, Norma Dale Green, and Ginger Reid....
Kolleen Begley
Dec 7, 2022
FOREST HILLS – Kolleen T. Scott Begley, 54, died peacefully at home Wednesday evening, Dec. 7, 2022, holding the hand of her husband, Alan D. Begley, during a weeks-long parade of loving family and friends. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, her father-in-law Arthur (2015), mother-in-law Mary Lou (2021) and her chemo buddy Elizabeth...
John Mcgirt, Jr.
Dec 6, 2022
Waynesville, John Shaw McGirt, Jr., 90, passed away on Tuesday, December 6, 2022, at Haywood Regional Medical Center.
A native of Buncombe County, he was a son of the late, John Shaw McGirt, Sr. and Golda Cline McGirt. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Noland McGirt, who died in...
Mary Locklear
Dec 5, 2022
Canton – Mary Ellen Burrell Locklear, 60, passed away on Monday, December 5, 2022 at Haywood Regional Medical Center.
Mary Ellen was born in Buncombe County but had lived her entire life in Haywood County and was a daughter of the late Raymond and Ethel Taylor Burrell. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death...
Nellie Paxton
Dec 5, 2022
Canton – Nellie Marie Hyde Paxton, 97, passed away on Monday, December 5, 2022 at Silver Bluff Nursing Home.
Nellie was a native of Swain County but had resided in Haywood for most of her life and was a daughter of the late Bob and Martha Carson Hyde. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...
Timothy Claiborne
Dec 4, 2022
A celebration of life for Tim Claiborne will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, December 29, 2022, in the Memorial Chapel at Lake Junaluska, located at 50 Chapel Rd. Lake Junaluska, NC 28745.
The care of Mr. Claiborne has been entrusted to Wells Funeral Homes of Waynesville.
Jackie Alexander
Dec 3, 2022
Canton- Jackie S. Alexander died on December 3, 2022. She was the daughter of the late Mark G. & Lucille F. Rathbone and Frank M. Browning. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, B. Emmons Alexander; cousins, Harold Chambers, Bill & Jerry Caldwell, Stephen Alello, Brenda Mease, and Joyce Henderson.
Jackie...
Thomas Clark
Dec 3, 2022
Waynesville, Thomas Edward Clark, age 74, passed away on Saturday, December 3, 2022 at Maggie Valley Nursing & Rehabilitation.
A native of Haywood County, he was the son of Frances Grasty Clark and the late Manson Clark. Thomas proudly served in the Army during the Vietnam War. He was employed for many years at Square D /...
Scott Angel
Dec 2, 2022
Waynesville, Gary Scott Angel, age 50, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, December 2, 2022.
A native of Florida, he was the son of Linda Clay Angel and the late Robin Glenn Angel. Scott proudly served in the U. S. Navy and was awarded the Bronze Star for distinguishing himself for heroic or meritorious achievement or service. A...
Hilda Leatherwood
Nov 30, 2022
Hilda Moody Leatherwood, 102, of Waynesville passed away Wednesday, November 30, 2022, at the Spicewood Cottages in Clyde. She was born August 3, 1920, to Leslie and Myrtle Ashe Moody.
Hilda was a native of Haywood County. She was retired from Haywood County Schools as a bookkeeper in the payroll department at Central Office. Hilda also proudly...
Paul Davis
Nov 29, 2022
Canton – Paul Jackson “Jack” Davis, 88, passed away on Tuesday, November 29, 2022 at Emory Johns Creek Hospital in Georgia.
Jack was a native of Kanawha County, West Virginia but also lived in West Palm Beach Florida and Canton North Carolina He was a son of the late George and Mabel Madlen Davis. In addition to...
Georgie Mills
Nov 29, 2022
Waynesville, Georgie Muriel Blanton Mills, 94, passed away on Tuesday, November 29, 2022, at her residence.
A native of Jackson County, she was a daughter of the late Houston and Bessie Bryson Blanton. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert "Bob" Mills of 64 years who died in 2010; four...
Brenda Medford
Nov 28, 2022
Clyde, Brenda Lee Medford, 57, passed away on Monday, November 28, 2022, at her residence.
A native of Haywood County, she was a daughter of Roy Medford, and the late Barbara Stiles Medford. In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by her sister, Connie Sue Medford. Brenda was employed by McDonalds for 35 years. ...
Peggy Radford
Nov 28, 2022
Candler – Peggy Ann Gosnell Radford, 87, was taken to her heavenly home on November 28, 2022, with her beloved family by her side at Pisgah Manor Nursing Home.
A native of Buncombe County, Peggy was the daughter of the late Ralph and Sarah Thomas Gosnell; in addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death...
Scott Mcclure
Nov 27, 2022
Waynesville, Thomas Scott McClure, 53, passed away on Saturday, November 27, 2022, at Memorial Mission Hospital.
A native of Haywood County, Scott was the son of Tom and Wanda Rich McClure. Scott retired from Haywood Electric Membership Corporation as a Right-Away Coordinator, with 33 years of service. Scott was an outdoorsman, enjoying horseback riding, summer camping trips...
Mildred Crawford
Nov 26, 2022
Canton – Mildred Thomason Crawford, 72, passed away on Saturday, November 26, 2022 at her residence.
Mildred was a native and lifelong resident of Haywood County and a daughter of the late Homer Roosevelt and Thelma Ferguson Thomason. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Bobby Lee Crawford; a daughter, Sherry...
W.L. House, Jr.
Nov 26, 2022
W.L. House, Jr. born March 10, 1937, went home to be with the Lord on November 26, 2022 at CarePartners Hospice Solace Center. He was the son of the late Winnie Lee and Viola House. He was a longtime member of Inanda Baptist Church where he served many years as a deacon. He was a self-employed electrical contractor since...
Johnny Vance
Nov 25, 2022
Waynesville – Johnny Mack Vance, 68, passed away on Friday, November 25, 2022 at Park Vista Group Home.
Johnny was a native and lifelong resident of Haywood County and a son of the late Henry Riley and Ruth Ellen Burnette Vance.
He is survived by a sister, Glenda (Max) Burnette of Canton and a brother,...
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