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.
Nancy Bulluck
Dec 15, 2021
Nancy Garland Bulluck, 72, passed away December 15, 2021 at Elizabeth House. A resident of Waynesville, she was well-known and loved in the community for her steadfast support of animal welfare.
Nancy was predeceased by her parents, Arnold and Elsie Garland; sister, Kathryn Obenshain; and husband, Matthew Bulluck.
Left to cherish her memory and many...
Martha Grooms
Dec 14, 2021
Canton – Martha Grooms, 87, of Haywood County, passed away on Tuesday, December 14, 2021 at Silver Bluff Rehabilitation Center.
Martha was a native and lifelong resident of Haywood County and a daughter of the late John and Effie Rogers Metcalf. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Norman Grooms, who...
James Michales
Dec 11, 2021
James B. Michales, known by family and friends as JB, passed away the way he wanted, at his home, in his sleep, on Saturday, December 11, 2021, surrounded by family.
JB was preceded in death by his parents, James William and Bonita Case Michales, sister Norma Michales and son Bobby Michales.
He is survived by...
Robert Moore
Dec 10, 2021
Canton, Robert "Bobby" Lee Moore, age 70, passed away on Friday, December 10, 2021, at Haywood House.
A native of Haywood County, he was a son of the late Robert Neil and Sara Guy Moore. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Jeanie Ann Moore.
Bobby was a...
Carol Brown
Dec 7, 2021
March 30, 1934 – December 7, 2021
Carol Canaday Brown, 87, passed away peacefully at her home on December 7, 2021. “Bunny,” as she was known to most, was born on March 30, 1934 in Jacksonville, Florida to parents Nadine (Mueller) and Nick Canaday.
Bunny was the heart and soul of Skyland Camp for Girls,...
Richard "Richie" Collier
Dec 6, 2021
Clyde, Richard Thearle Collier, age 71, passed away on Monday, December 6, 2021, at his residence.
A native of Ohio, he proudly served his country in the United States Army and Airforce, during the Vietnam era. Richard retired from the military as a Master Sergeant, he was an avid marksman and had a love for small arms...
Charles "Greg" Boyd
Dec 6, 2021
Maggie Valley, Charles "Greg" Gregory Boyd, age 63, passed away on Monday, December 6, 2021, at his residence surrounded by his family.
Greg was the son of Shirley Berry Lewis and the late Robert "Bobby" Boyd. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Roy and Bonnie Berry; paternal grandparents, Robert...
Claude Burrell
Dec 6, 2021
Canton, Claude Albert Burrell, 90, departed this world to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, December 6, 2021, at Memorial Mission Hospital.
A native of Haywood County, he was the son of the late John Hugh and Mary Lucinda Sawyer Burrell; in addition to his parents, Claude was preceded in death by five brothers, Clarence,...
Dario Carvajal Dominguez
Dec 5, 2021
Candler, Darío Carvajal Domínguez, de 50 años, partió de este mundo para estar con su Señor y Salvador el domingo 5 de diciembre del 2021.
Originario de Jaltipán, México, era hijo de Hilario Carvajal y Minerva Domínguez. Darío fue precedido en la muerte por su madre Minerva, de Veracruz, México. Dario era un miembro fiel de la...
Reinaldo Rodriguez
Dec 4, 2021
Reinaldo “Ray” Rodriguez, 71, of Candler, NC, passed away on Saturday, December 4th, 2021, at his home. A native of Puerto Rico, he was the son of Alejandro and the late Nivia Rodriguez. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Rosemarie Bennett Rodriguez, in 2002.
Ray spent many years working as a data analyst at...
Richard Messer
Nov 29, 2021
Rabbitskin Community, Richard Eugene Messer, age 73, passed away on Monday, November 29, 2021.
A native of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Hughes and Edith Palmer Messer. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Bobby Messer; brother, Ray Messer; grandson, Jaxson Crawford; nephew, Danny Ray Messer; aunts,...
Lucy Revis
Nov 28, 2021
North Wales, Pennsylvania formerly of Canton – Lucy Mull Revis, 101, passed peacefully on the morning of Sunday, November 28, 2021 in North Wales.
Lucy was the beloved wife of 25 years to the late Thomas J. Revis until his passing in 1990. She was a native of Haywood County and the last surviving of nine children...
Linda Mcdowell
Nov 28, 2021
Asheville – Linda Margaret McDowell, 70, passed away on Sunday, November 28, 2021 at her residence.
Linda was a native of Washington, DC and was a daughter of the late Jeter Elmer McDowell, Jr. and Claudia Mallard McDowell. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, James E. “Corky” McDowell. Linda was...
Sharon Prescott
Nov 28, 2021
Sharon Celeste Prescott, 70, wife of Larry Prescott of Canton, NC, died November 28, 2021, at University Hospital in Memphis, TN.
Born in Bradenton, FL on February 3, 1951, she was the daughter of the late Leroy and Effie Hayes.
A graduate of Berry College in Rome, GA, she earned her PhD from https://olemiss.edu. Following retirement...
Myrtle Sawyer
Nov 27, 2021
Waynesville, Myrtle Louise Medford Sawyer, age 93, passed away on Saturday, November 27, 2021.
A native of Haywood County, she was a daughter of the late Rufus and Sadie Medford. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Lester Sawyer, who died in 1979; her daughter, Jackie; son, Bobby Joe; three sisters;...
William Ross
Nov 27, 2021
Waynesville, William Little Ross, 95, passed away on Saturday, November 27, 2021 at Autumn Care of Waynesville.
A native of Buncombe County, William was a son of the late Jacob Boyd Ross and Margaret Ellett Ross. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Neville, Jack and Gene Ross; sister, Beth R. Collins; and stepmother, Hattie...
Bruce Privette
Nov 27, 2021
Candler – Bruce Carlton “Poppie” Privette, 86, passed away on Saturday, November 27, 2021 at Mission Memorial Campus.
Bruce was a native of Wake County and a son of the late Bruce Roger and Annie May Lancaster Privette. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia Ann Hempfling, who died in...
Linda Bryson
Nov 27, 2021
Canton – Linda Lou Stanley Bryson, 69, passed away on Saturday, November 27, 2021 at her residence.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Dorothy Seanetel Ballew. Linda loved gardening, hiking, camping, and volunteering.
She is survived by her husband of 24 years, Doyce Bryson; a daughter, Cheyenne Bryson Jobe of Candler; a son,...
Ruth Hoyt
Nov 26, 2021
Waynesville, Ruth Caroline Garner Hoyt, 89, passed away on Friday, November 26, 2021 at Haywood Regional Medical Center.
Ruth was a native of Ohio and was a prior resident of Arizona, Oregon and California before living in North Carolina She was the daughter of the late Ray and Louise Mae Ranger Garner. Ruth retired after 32 years...
Mary Cogburn
Nov 26, 2021
Clyde – Mary Henson Cogburn, 79, passed away on Friday, November 26, 2021 at Haywood Regional Medical Center.
Mary was a native and lifelong resident of Haywood County and was a daughter of the late Ira and Lucille Kuykendall Henson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Phyllis Sellen and Joann...
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