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.
William Jessee
May 17, 2021
William David Jessee, 66, of Castlewood, VA died on Monday, May 17, 2021 at Memorial Mission Hospital.
Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced.
Joe Fletcher
May 17, 2021
Clyde, Joel Reid “Joe” Fletcher, 65, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, May 17, 2021.
A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, Joe was the son of the late H.P. and Nancy Reynolds Fletcher. Joe worked for Champion International, Blue Ridge Paper, and now Evergreen Packaging for 45 years. He was...
Sallie Carson
May 17, 2021
Sallie Jane Carson, 91, of Hendersonville passed away on May 17, 2021 at Life Care Center of Hendersonville.
She was daughter of the late Leslie David and Peggy Barber Hamilton.
She is survived by her children, Dawn Lynn Heleva, Marcia Schick, Leslie Perkins and Michael Schick.
No services are planned at this time....
Edna Messer
May 16, 2021
Waynesville, Edna Shelton Messer, 81, passed away on Sunday, May 16, 2021 at her home surrounded by her children.
A native of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Claude and Nova Morgan Shelton. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Guy Messer, who died in 2008, and a brother, Jimmy Dean Morgan....
Lakeshia Martin
May 15, 2021
Lakeshia Martin, 45, died on May 15th, 2021, at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta, GA. She was born on December 27, 1975, in Waynesville NC. The daughter of Reverend Cleveland Martin, Sr. and Josephine Thompson Martin who is deceased, and Stepmother, Dorothy Martin. Left to cherish her memory are her three children, Tiana Shae Martin, Shantira Dominique Tabor, and...
Douglas Ellis
May 12, 2021
Douglas Earl Ellis died peacefully at his home in the Jonathan Creek community on May 12, 2021 at the age of 68.
Born on September 5, 1952 in Houston, TX Doug was a lifelong entrepreneur, beloved husband and endeared family man with a warm smile and big heart.
After graduating in 1970 from Memorial High...
Linda Edmonds
May 12, 2021
Linda Pauline Edmonds, 69, of Asheville passed away on Wednesday, May 12, 2021 at Memorial Mission Hospital following a period of declining health.
A native and lifelong resident of Buncombe County, she was daughter of the late Garrett Willie and Mary Frances Tweed Calloway.
She is survived by her sons, Jeffrey Martin Edmonds and his...
Shirley Russell
May 11, 2021
Shirley T. Russell
Canton – Shirley Trantham Russell, 82, passed away on Tuesday, May 11, 2021 at her residence.
Shirley was a native and lifelong resident of Haywood County and a daughter of the late Clayton and Hazel Rogers Trantham. She was a 1958 graduate of Clyde High School, a member of the Order of...
Brian Hoglen
May 10, 2021
Brian Larry Hoglen, MSgt USAF, Ret.
Candler – Brian Larry Hoglen, 45, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, May 10, 2021 at his residence.
Brian was a native and lifelong resident of Buncombe County and a son of Nancy Wells Hoglen and the late Larry Hoglen. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by...
James Maynor
May 10, 2021
Balsam, James F. Maynor, 85, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Monday, May 10, 2021 at CarePartners Hospice Solace Center.
James was a native of Swain County. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Lillian Jones and Louise Harris.
James started driving a truck for Barber’s Orchard at the age of 16 and...
Howard Conard
May 9, 2021
Waynesville, Howard Junior Conard, 65, passed away on Sunday, May 9, 2021 at his home.
A native of Haywood County, Howard was a son of the late Junior and Ina Jenkins Conard. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Taft Conard.
Howard was a talented mechanic working on anything from lawnmowers to cars. ...
Mark Clasby
May 8, 2021
Waynesville, Mark Bower Clasby, age 77, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 8, 2021, at his residence.
A native of Alexandria, Virginia, Mark has resided in Haywood County since 1993. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joe Mark Bower and Dana Jane Anthony Burns. As a young man, Mark had been fascinated with aeronautics. Upon...
Ruby Davis
May 8, 2021
Canton – Ruby Payne Davis, 85, passed away on Saturday, May 8, 2021 at Mission Memorial Campus.
A native of Madison County, she was a daughter of the late Roosevelt and Belle Lungsford Payne. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Benjamin Howard Davis; two brothers, Robert and Hoy Payne; and...
Joe Bob Mcdowell
May 5, 2021
Waynesville – Joe Bob McDowell, 84, passed away on Wednesday, May 5, 2021 at Memorial Mission Hospital from complications from a vehicle accident.
Joe Bob was a native of Haywood County, spending much of his career in Rock Hill, South Carolina and later residing in Waynesville. He was the son of the late Lorian Cecil “LC” and...
Johnny Conner
May 3, 2021
Waynesville, Johnny Lee Conner, age 75, passed away on Monday, May 3, 2021 at Mission Hospital.
A native of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Herman and Ruby Gunter Conner. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Gerald Conner. Johnny proudly served his country in the United States Army...
James Deaver
May 1, 2021
Canton – James Dowell “J. D.” Deaver, 93, of the Cruso Community passed away on Saturday, May 1, 2021 at Silver Bluff Nursing Home.
A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Charlie and Lola Singleton. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Louise Reece Deaver, who died...
Mary Jenkins
Apr 30, 2021
Mary Frances Jenkins (nee Tietge), aka Mom/Nanny/Nanny J, 97, of Asheville, North Carolina, died on Friday, April 30, 2021 at The Laurels of Summit Ridge, Asheville, NC. Mary Frances was born on July 19, 1923 in Ravinia, South Dakota, to the late Frank Merritt & Eva (Slasor) Tietge. She was the beloved wife of the late Robert (Bob) Malcom...
Bonnie Scott
Apr 28, 2021
Canton – Bonnie Woody Scott, 94, passed away on Wednesday, April 28, 2021 at CarePartners Hospice in Asheville.
A native of Greenbriar, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Dewey and Sarah Gibson Woody. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Calvin C. Scott, who died in 2012; a son-in-law, Harold Clay Pilkington, who...
Paula Hall
Apr 27, 2021
Canton – Paula Johnson Hall, 70, passed away on Tuesday, April 27, 2021 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center.
Paula was a native of Baltimore, Maryland and a daughter of the late Bob and Virginia Matthews Johnson. She retired from Suntrust Bank as a teller where she worked for many years and was a member of Crestview...
Debra Smathers
Apr 26, 2021
Raleigh, Debra Rawls Smathers, age 70, died Monday, April 26, 2021.
Debra was born May 4, 1950 in Rocky Mount, NC, daughter of Robert Watson Rawls and Ann Willcox Rawls.
She graduated from Rocky Mount Senior High School as a member of the Class of 1968 and attended Atlantic Christian College.
Debra worked...
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