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.
Bonnie Thompson
Apr 20, 2022
Canton – Bonnie Blaylock Thompson, 96, passed away on Wednesday, April 20, 2022 at Autumn Care of Waynesville.
Bonnie was a native and lifelong resident of Haywood County and a daughter of the late John and Mary Burnette Blaylock. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Jackson C. Thompson, who died...
Shelby Holder
Apr 20, 2022
Clyde – Shelby Jean Holder, age 82, passed away peacefully to her ‘Cabin in Gloryland’ on Wednesday, April 20, 2022, surrounded by her beloved family at home. She was a lifelong resident of Haywood County and daughter of the late Paul Sorrells and Mary Ann Robinson Sorrells. She was preceded in death by her sister, Betty Sorrells Teaster.
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Thomas Pinkerton
Apr 18, 2022
Candler – Thomas Cleo Pinkerton, 85, passed away on Monday, April 18, 2022, at CarePartners Hospice Solace Center (JF Keever).
Thomas was a native of Madison County and a son of the late Alvah Clingman and Cora Lee Allison Pinkerton. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Thomas Charles Woody; daughter,...
William "Bill" Staib, Jr.
Apr 17, 2022
Waynesville, William H. Staib, Jr., age 77, passed away on Sunday, April 17, 2022, at Mission Memorial Campus.
A native of Baltimore, Maryland, he was a son of the late William Henry and Lorraine MacDonald Staib. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Mindee Staib. Bill proudly served his country in...
Jackie Lance
Apr 17, 2022
Candler – Jackie Murray Lance, 82, passed away on Easter morning at Asheville Specialty Hospital.
Jackie was a native of Buncombe County and a daughter of the late Lebo and Gladys Stamey Murray. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband of 48 years, Charles Calvin Lance and second husband, James...
Letitia Faulkner
Apr 16, 2022
Maggie Valley, Letitia Lynn Russell Faulkner, age 57, passed away on Saturday, April 16, 2022, at her residence.
A native of Haywood County, she was a daughter of Brenda and James Franklin and the late Hugh "Tommy" Russell. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by a brother, Derek "Bull Dog" Russell. Letitia enjoyed...
Janice Stevenson
Apr 13, 2022
Asheville – Janice Kuykendall Stevenson, 81, passed away on Wednesday, April 13, 2022 at the Laurels of Green Tree Ridge in Asheville.
She spent her early life in Hendersonville and lived most of her life in Asheville and was the daughter of the late David and Evie Stepp Kuykendall. She was also preceded in death by her...
Patricia Holcombe
Apr 11, 2022
Patricia “Patsy” Marie Holcombe, 77, of Asheville passed away on Monday, April 11, 2022 at Mission Hospital following a period of declining health. A lifelong native of Buncombe County, she was daughter of the late Willie Henry and Louise Jesse Galloway Holcombe. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her sisters, Marguerite Medford and...
Donald Smathers
Apr 9, 2022
Canton – Donald Bryson Smathers, 88, passed away on Saturday, April 9, 2022, at Silver Bluff Nursing Home.
A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Charles Oscar and Lucy Hargrove Smathers. He was also preceded in death by two sisters, Cesareen Penland and Eileen Greybow; and a brother, Frederick...
Jerry Venable
Apr 9, 2022
Canton – Jerry Dewane Venable, 75, passed away on Saturday April 9, 2022 at CarePartners Hospice in Asheville.
A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, he was the son on the late Cletus and Lois Nelson Venable. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Paul Venable. Jerry enjoyed golfing, fishing, hunting, camping and watching...
Karl Dehner
Apr 8, 2022
Waynesville, Karl Robert Dehner, age 81, passed away on Friday, April 8, 2022, at McCracken Rest Home.
A native of Connecticut, Karl proudly served his country in the Navy during the Vietnam era as an aviation mechanic for several years. Karl enjoyed art, crafts and coloring. He enjoyed time with his grandkids.
Karl is survived...
Mary Mccracken
Apr 8, 2022
Canton – Mary Carolyn “Granny” Gilreath McCracken, 85, passed away on Friday April 8, 2022, at her residence.
She was the daughter of the late Howard and Erma Plott Gilreath and was also preceded in death by two brothers, Bobby “Junior” Gilreath and Howard Gilreath, Jr. Carolyn was an employee of BASF for 27 years and retired...
Betty Frady
Apr 7, 2022
Waynesville – Betty Beck Frady, 79, passed away on Thursday, April 7, 2022, at her residence.
Betty was a native of Cherokee, North Carolina, and the daughter of the late Quentin and Dorothy Darden Beck; in addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her two brothers, John and Thomas Beck. Betty was a proud...
Alaska Presley
Apr 7, 2022
Maggie Valley – Alaska Holland Presley, 98, passed away on Thursday, April 7, 2022, at Smoky Mountain Health and Rehabilitation.
Alaska was born on September 23, 1923, in the Rainbow Springs Community of Macon County to the late Benjamin and Lula Russell Holland. In death, Alaska joins her infant daughter Jaudon Suella Presley; two brothers, Clell and...
Maxine Jarvis
Apr 7, 2022
Candler – Grace Maxine Stuart Jarvis, 74, passed away on Thursday, April 7, 2022, at CarePartners Hospice Solace Center (JF Keever).
Maxine was a native of Haywood County and a daughter of the late Boyce McCracken and Ruby Gertrude Wiggins Stuart. Maxine enjoyed spending time with her family.
She is survived by four sons, Jack...
Lula "Leah" Ruff
Apr 7, 2022
Waynesville – Lula Brock Ruff, 76, passed away on Thursday, April 7, 2022, at Maggie Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
Leah was a native of Haywood County and a daughter of the late James Carroll Brock, Sr. and Sybil Tabor Brock. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Jimmy Brock. Leah...
Antonio Royal
Apr 6, 2022
Asheville – Demarcus Antonio “Smoke” Royal, 48, passed away on Wednesday, April 6, 2022 at Mission Memorial Campus.
Smoke was a native of Crisp County, Georgia and a son of the late Betty Henton Royal. In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by a grandson, Jamari Antonio Royal, who died in 2014.
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Herbert "Tom" Wyche
Apr 5, 2022
Herbert Tomlin “Tom” Wyche of Waynesville, NC joined the Church Triumphant on Tuesday, April 5, 2022 surrounded by family at his residence. Tom was born on February 26, 1957 in High Point, NC to William (Bill) Evans Wyche and Jennie Tomlin Wyche.
Tom is survived by his wife of 23 years, Lenell, of Waynesville; his daughter, Emily...
Ernest Hall
Apr 5, 2022
Canton – Ernest William Hall, 82, passed away on Tuesday, April 5, 2022, at his residence.
Ernest was a native of and lifelong resident of Haywood County and a son of the late Branson “Brant” Broadway Hall and Ella “Ellie” Frady Hall Sanford. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Brian...
Charles Parker
Apr 4, 2022
Waynesville, Charles Curtis Parker, age 95, passed away on Monday, April 4, 2022, at this home surrounded by his family.
Charles was a lifelong resident of Haywood County and was a son of the late DB and Eva Mae Parker. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth Parker, who died...
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