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.
Ronnie Greene
Feb 15, 2022
Ronnie E. Greene, 68, of Canton met his Lord and Savior face to face Tuesday, February 15, 2022 after a courageous battle with pulmonary fibrosis.
Those left to cherish his memory are his mother, Blanche Greene; sister, Molly Ingle (Jack), of Canton; and special friend Stacy Frazier along with Kaitlin Boyd (Jacob) and Abby Frazier. He was...
Kimberly Knotts
Feb 15, 2022
Marshall, Kimberly Nicole Knotts, age 43, otherwise know as Kim or Big Red, passed away on Tuesday, February 15, 2022, at her home.
Kimberly was preceded in death by our beautiful mother, Lorraine Knotts. She was born in Jacksonville, Florida and moved at the young age of 11 to the beautiful mountains of Madison County, North Carolina. ...
Brenda Metcalf
Feb 15, 2022
Brenda Metcalf, 70, passed away at Care Partners Solace in Asheville, North Carolina on February 15, 2022 at 2:20 a.m. Brenda Joan Metcalf was the daughter of Jesse James Metcalf (1920-2014) & Robbie Edith McIntosh Metcalf (1931-2014). She was the wife of William Wayne Metcalf, Jr. who she married on July 31, 1968 at the age of 17. She...
Kermit Mann
Feb 15, 2022
Canton – Kermit Earl Mann, 79, passed away on Tuesday, February 15, 2022 at Silver Bluff Nursing Home.
Kermit was a native and lifelong resident of Haywood County and a son of the late Madison Roosevelt and Flora Sanford Mann. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 22 years, Glenna...
Kenneth "Ken" Mabry
Feb 13, 2022
Maggie Valley, Kenneth Arnold Mabry, age 77, passed away on Sunday, February 13, 2022, at CarePartners Hospice Solace Center.
A native of South Carolina, he was a son of the late Arnold and Hazel Mullinax Mabry. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Joyce Fain. Ken was employed by Delta Airlines...
Jane Berrevoets
Feb 12, 2022
Maggie Valley, Jane Anne Raber Berrevoets, age 83, passed away on Saturday, February 12, 2022, at her residence.
A native of New Jersey, she was a daughter of the late Gustave and Jane White Raber. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John Berrevoets, of 60 years, who died August 16,...
Richard "Dale" Medford
Feb 12, 2022
Waynesville, Richard Dale Medford, age 88, passed away on Saturday, February 12, 2022, surrounded by family at Haywood Lodge.
A native of Haywood, he was the son of the late James Boone and Lucille Leatherwood Medford. In addition to his parents, Dale was preceded in death by a son, Ricky Medford. Dale spent his 42-year career in...
James Moss
Feb 11, 2022
James Lloyd Moss, 90, of Canton passed away on Friday, February 11, 2022. A native of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Aud and Ellie Grant Moss. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Martha Gene Moore Moss in 2021 and his sister, Lou Moss Thompson.
He...
Arthur Edward Frisbee
Feb 10, 2022
Hot Springs, Arthur Edward Frisbee, age 76, was called home on Thursday, February 10, 2022.
Arthur proudly served his country in the United States Air Force. He retired from the U.S Forestry Service where he worked for over 30 years. Arthur enjoyed the outdoors and was a successful farmer, hunter, and fisherman.
A native of...
Nancy Freeman
Feb 10, 2022
Nancy Caroline Brown Freeman, 86, of Canton passed away on Thursday, February 10, 2022, surrounded by family. A native of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late William Roy Brown, Sr. and Leota McCleane Brown. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, Joseph Loly Freeman, Jr. on February...
Jean Howard
Feb 10, 2022
Jean Miller Howard, 92, passed away on Thursday, February 10, 2022, at Silver Bluff Nursing Home.
Jean was a native of Madison County and a daughter of the late Olen R and Viola Roberts Miller. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Kelley Eugene Howard, who died in 1998 and son,...
Pamela Fish
Feb 9, 2022
Pamela Rhodes Fish, 65, of Candler went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 9, 2022. She was the daughter of Vondell Henson Rhodes and the late Paul Joshua Rhodes of Asheville.
Pamela’s life was centered on her beloved family. She loved fiercely and unconditionally, leaving no doubt to her husband, children and grandchildren that they...
John Moro
Feb 9, 2022
Maggie Valley, John Anthony Moro, age 69, passed away on Wednesday, February 9, 2022, at Mission Memorial Campus.
A native of Texas and resident of Haywood County for 13 years, he was the son of the late John and Betty Moro. John received his bachelor’s degree from Mississippi State University in Accounting. He retired from Exxon Mobile...
William "Frank" Wolfe, Jr.
Feb 9, 2022
Lake Junaluska, William Franklin Wolfe, Jr., age 85, passed away on Wednesday, February 9, 2022, at Spicewood Cottages.
A native of South Carolina, he was a son of the late William Franklin Wolfe, Sr. and Margaret Sidelle Felder Wolfe. In addition to parents, Frank was preceded in death by a son, Dwight Wolfe, who died in 2007;...
John Spence
Feb 8, 2022
Clyde – John Spence, 83, passed away on Tuesday, February 8, 2022 at Mission Memorial Campus.
John was a native of Buncombe County and a son of the late Walter Joseph and Nora Marie VanHook Spence. In addition to his parents, he was preceded by his wife, Haruko Spence, who died in 2019. John was a United...
Roy Mccoy
Feb 8, 2022
Roy Lee “Buddy” McCoy, 83, of Candler went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 8, 2022 at Mission Hospital, following a period of declining health. A native of Jackson County, he was the son of the late John Brack and Elsie Maye Stewart McCoy.
He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Glenna Sue...
Neal Stamey
Feb 7, 2022
Canton – Neal Lamar Stamey, 86, passed away on Monday, February 7, 2022 at Mission Memorial Campus.
Neal was a native and lifelong resident of Haywood County and a son of the late George and Flora Murray Stamey. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Ann Rector Stamey, who died...
Lisa Meadows
Feb 7, 2022
Lisa Pauline Meadows, 60, went to be with the Lord on Monday, February 7, 2022 following many health issues. A lifelong resident of Buncombe County, she was the daughter of Charlie Franklin and Teresa Ellen Meadows.
In addition to her parents, she is also survived by Sonny Horne of 20 years; sons, Joel Penley and Nicholas Penley...
Pamela Rogers
Feb 7, 2022
Clyde, Pamela Jean Rogers, age 50, passed away on Monday, February 7, 2022, at her residence.
A native of Haywood County, she was a daughter of the late Robert McKinley and Shirley Gibson Rogers. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Terry Schantz. Pamela loved her family, dogs and singing.
...Emma Naomi Owen
Feb 6, 2022
Bethel, Emma Naomi Burnette Owen, age 82, passed away on Sunday, February 6, 2022, at her residence.
A native of Haywood County, she was a daughter of the late Thomas and Ada Chambers Burnette. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ray Owen who died in 2018; brother, Tommy Burnette, and...
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