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.
C. Harley Dickson
Aug 19, 2021
C. Harley Dickson, Jr. died on August 19, 2021.
Born in Asheville in 1929, he graduated from Lee Edwards High School, Davidson College and Duke Divinity School. He was a United Methodist pastor for 46 years serving congregations in Coleridge, Shelby, Albemarle, Wadesboro, Lexington, Greensboro and Charlotte. He served as a District Superintendent in Waynesville and Greensboro...
Edna Wilson
Aug 19, 2021
Candler, Edna Mae Stevens Wilson, age 99, passed away on Thursday, August 19, 2021, at Pisgah Manor Nursing Home.
A native of Buncombe County, she was the daughter of the late Mack and Mary Ann Wyatt Stevens. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Monroe James Wilson, who died in 1972, and 9 siblings.
...Mary Rogers
Aug 19, 2021
Mary Ann Stamey Rogers, age 87, passed away on Thursday, August 19, 2021, at her residence.
A native of Haywood County, she was a daughter of the late William Arthur and Mabel Trammell Stamey. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Rogers, who died in 2015; five sisters; and six...
James Kazek
Aug 19, 2021
Canton – James David Kazek, age 77, passed away on Thursday, August 19, 2021 at his residence.
A native of Minneapolis, Minnesota, he was the son of the late Joseph John and Annie Kuchynski Kazek. He was also preceded in death by a son, James Joseph Kazek.
He is survived by his wife of 56...
Imogene Rogers
Aug 19, 2021
Clyde – Imogene Rogers, 57, of Clyde passed away on Thursday, August 19, 2021 following her battle with cancer.
Imogene was a native of Murphy, North Carolina.
She was employed with Haywood Community College for 24 years as an Administrative Assistant in the Arts and General Education Department. She was a member of...
Geneva Shade
Aug 19, 2021
Geneva Elizabeth Shade, 87, of Arden went to be with the Lord, Thursday, August 19, 2021, at her residence. A native of Arden, NC, she was daughter of the late William and Hazel Hill Collington. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Conrad Shade; brothers, Donald Eugene Collington and William “Blue” Collington....
Danny Plott
Aug 18, 2021
Danny Lewis Plott, age 60, passed away on Wednesday, August 18, 2021.
A native of Haywood County, he was a son of the late James Ray Smith and Geraldine Gibson Smith. Danny enjoyed Nascar, listening to music and spending time with his family and friends.
Danny is survived by his legal wife, Emily Putnam Plott;...
Carroll V. "Butch" Owen
Aug 17, 2021
Canton – Carroll Vaughn “Butch” Owen, age 78, passed away on Tuesday, August 17, 2021, at his residence.
A native and lifelong residence of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Arnold Vaughn and Faye Mull Owen. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Ronnie Owen, and a great-grandson, Carson Lacy.
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Kent Browning
Aug 17, 2021
Canton – Dewayne Kent Browning, age 58, passed away on Tuesday, August 17, 2021 at his residence.
Kent was born October 31, 1962 and was a lifelong resident of Haywood County. He was the son of Roy Richard Browning and the late Emma Sue Sales. Kent enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, family, and working on the...
Jean Longley
Aug 17, 2021
Canton, Jean Kenny Longley, age 85, passed away on Tuesday, August 17, 2021, at her residence.
A native of Miami, Florida, and a resident of Haywood County for 59 years, she was the daughter of the late Levon and Iola Ezell Kenny. She is also preceded in death by her brother, Don Kenny.
Jean dedicated...
Thelma Hensley
Aug 17, 2021
Thelma Lena Lanning Hensley, age 84, passed away on Tuesday, August 17, 2021, at Haywood Regional Medical Center.
A native of Jackson County, she was a daughter of the late Samuel and Hannah Phillips Lanning. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Brenda James; brother Tom Lanning; and grandson Rico Martinez. ...
Johannes "John" Berrevoets
Aug 16, 2021
John Berrevoets, age 85, passed away on Monday, August 16, 2021, at Haywood Regional Medical Center.
A native of Delanco, New Jersey, he was a son of the late John Cornelis and Barendje Aaltja Van Ham Berrevoets. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings and in-laws, Alida Adams (Joseph), Gertie Pearson...
Chad Moore
Aug 13, 2021
Asheville/Waynesville, Chad Forrest Moore, age 43, passed away on Friday, August 13, 2021, at a Greenville, SC Hospital.
A native of Haywood County, he was a son of the late Brenes Eugene and Mary Ruth Norris Moore. Chad was a gentle and kind soul who was always willing to lend a helping hand to friends and family. ...
Reverend James Hutchinson
Aug 11, 2021
Candler – Reverend James Conley Hutchinson, 75, passed away on August 11, 2021 at Mission Memorial Campus.
James was a native of Haywood County and a son of the late Virge and Geraldine Warren Hutchison. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Bruce Ervin Hutchison and a great-grandson, Sawyer Buchanan. James...
John Dunton
Aug 11, 2021
John Michael Dunton, 60, of Candler passed away on Wednesday, August 11, 2021, at his residence. A native of Illinois, he was the son of the late William and Barbara Dwyer Dunton. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his sister, Ruth and his brother, Pete.
John proudly served in the US...
Stephen "Mouse" Wyatt
Aug 10, 2021
Stephen Dwayne Wyatt, age 64, passed away on Tuesday, August 10, 2021, at his residence.
A native of Haywood County, he was a son of the late Salem and Ruth Robinson Wyatt. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Mike "Ratt" Wyatt. A native of Haywood County, Mouse was employed by...
Amanda Meadows
Aug 7, 2021
Candler – Amanda Evelyn Rathbone Meadows, 78, passed away on Saturday, August 7, 2021 at Mission Memorial Campus.
Evelyn was a native of Haywood County and a daughter of the late Orville William and Carleen Cody Rathbone. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John Scott Meadows, Sr., who died in...
Jeannetta Jackson
Aug 6, 2021
Waynesville, Jeannetta Kemp Jackson, 80, passed away on Friday, August 6, 2021 at her home.
A native of Wilson County, she was the daughter of the late John and Minnie Mae Reeves Kemp. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Willie Jackson, Sr., who died in 2009; and her cousin, Thaddeus Howell.
Jeannetta...
William "Bill" Conard, Sr.
Aug 5, 2021
William Kirk Conard, Sr. age 75, passed away on Thursday, August 5, 2021, at his residence.
A native of Haywood County, he was a son of the late Alice Leona Moore Conard Christopher. In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by the mothers of his children, Wanda Mills and Bertha Holt Conard; daughter, Monica...
Patricia Webb
Aug 5, 2021
Canton – Patricia Williams Webb, 66, passed away on Thursday, August 5, 2021 at Haywood Regional Medical Center.
Patty was a native and lifelong resident of Haywood County and a daughter of the late Kenneth Earl and Lucille Stepp Williams. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Betty Gaddis and Deborah...
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