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 Beck
Aug 28, 2002
Joyce W. Beck Rogersville, TN Joyce Wood Beck, 46, died Wednesday, August 28, 2002 at her residence, 5030 Highway 55 N in Rogersville. A native of Buncombe County, she was daughter of the late Ernest Samuel Wood, Sr. Surviving are, her mother, Lois Todd Wood of Asheville, her husband of 27 years, Ron Beck; one son, Kevin...
Diana Moore Chambers
Aug 7, 1953
Diana Moore Chambers, 70, of Etowah passed away on Monday, August 7, 2023 unexpectedly in Carthage, Mississippi. A native of Buncombe County, she was the daughter of the late Arthur Brenas and Alphadean Medford Moore.
Diana was a graduate of Enka High School and AB Tech. She was a kind and compassionate person and loved spending time with...
Lawrence "Larry" And Maureen Salamon
Waynesville, North Carolina, Lawrence "Larry" Salamon, age 85, passed away on Sunday, August 28, 2022 and Maureen Cunningham Salamon, age 82, passed away on Wednesday, September 7, 2022.
Larry was a native of Illinois and was a son of the late Emil and Anna Kolzer Salamon, in addition to his parents he was preceded in death by...
Evelyn Buchanan-Mcclure
Waynesville, Evelyn Mae Hurst Buchanan-McClure, passed away on Thursday, December 29, 2022 at her home surrounded by her loving family.
A native of Tennessee, she was a daughter of Milas Hurst and Willa Mae Lockhart Hurst. She was preceded in death by her dear husband, Samuel McClure, who died in December 2019 as well as her siblings,...
Marilyn Mears
Canton – Marilyn McClellan Mears stepped away from us permanently March 14 to begin her journey through the never ending universe and beyond.
Marilyn’s passing was due to complications of Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH), a disease she steadfastly battled for 20 years. She was the longest living Flolan patient, Flolan, an IV continuous medication, was her friend for...
Stanley Hill
Stanley T. Hill
Waynesville, Stanley Thomas Hill, age 69, passed away on Wednesday, March 20, 2019 at his residence surrounded by his family.
A native of Clark County, Washington and he was a son of the late Noel Hill. Stanley’s life was defined by his service in the Navy. He proudly served two tours in...
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