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.
Robert Cable
Apr 26, 2021
Waynesville, Robert Jackson Cable, passed away on April 26, 2021.
Born September 3, 1935 in Melvin, Kentucky, he was the son of the late William A. Cable and Ethel Walker Cable. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers, Ernest, Wayne, George, Cecil, Bill and J.D.; and sisters, Ruby Fisher, Myrtle Berg and...
Patricia Pastore
Apr 25, 2021
Waynesville, Patricia Ann Pastore, 91, passed away on Sunday, April 25, 2021 at her home.
Pat was a native of Daytona Beach, FL and daughter of the late Charles and Vernona Walsh, also of Daytona Beach.
She is survived by her loving husband of 68 years, George; two daughters, Toni Pastore and Dorothy Pastore and two grandsons, Matthew and...
Linda Riggins
Apr 25, 2021
Waynesville, Linda Garnes Riggins, 77, passed away on Sunday, April 25, 2021 at Haywood Regional Medical Center.
A native of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Delmar and Pearl Burnette Garnes. She was also preceded in death by two brothers, Gerald and Bill Garnes.
Linda worked as store manager at Goody’s for...
Robert Goodwin
Apr 24, 2021
Robert “Bob” Goodwin, 84, of Asheville passed away peacefully at his residence on Saturday, April 24, 2021. A native of Detroit, Michigan, he was born January 20, 1937 to the late Chester and Minnie Davis Goodwin. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife of 47 years, Judy T. Goodwin in 2007 and...
John Scroggs
Apr 23, 2021
Clyde - John Campbell Scroggs, 88, passed away Friday, April 23, 2021 at Autumn Care of Waynesville.
Born January 11, 1933 in Brasstown, Cherokee County, NC, to the late Fred O. and Mary Jane (Mae) Scroggs. He was preceded in death by his wife, Geraldine Mulkey Scroggs; son, Jody Fred; sisters, Lucille Brock, Blanche Smith, Faye Barnett...
Charles Williams
Apr 23, 2021
Charles David Williams of Waynesville passed away on Friday, April 23, 2021, at the age of 81, at Maggie Valley Nursing & Rehabilitation.
A native of Leesburg, Florida, he was the son of Charlie Cornelius Williams and Eva Lee (Gibbs) Williams. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Shirley Williams; his infant son; his...
Carolyn Pope
Apr 23, 2021
Maggie Valley, Carolyn Ann Abbott Pope, 86, passed away on Friday, April 23, 2021, at Haywood Regional Medical Center.
A native of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late William E. and Blanche Hall Abbott.. She was also preceded in death by her brother, William E. Abbott, II.
Carolyn graduated from Grady Memorial...
Molly Henson
Apr 23, 2021
Molly K. Henson
Canton, Molly Kate Henson, age 16, passed away on Friday, April 23, 2021.
A native of Haywood County, Molly is the daughter of Nicole Trull and Darrel G. Henson. Molly was an engaging and social teenager at Pisgah High School. As a junior in high school, Molly had participated in...
Barbara Burris
Apr 22, 2021
Waynesville – Barbara Jean Lee Burris, 90, passed away on Thursday, April 22, 2021 at her residence.
Barbara was born in Grand Blanc, Michigan to the late Clayton and Eunice Lee. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, McKinley Paul Burris; three brothers, Chesley, Harry and Kenny; a sister Marjory;...
Donald Robinson
Apr 21, 2021
Canton – Donald Albert Robinson, 83, passed away on Wednesday, April 21, 2021 at his residence.
Donald was a native and lifelong resident of Haywood County and a son of the late Virgil and Mae Worley Robinson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Judie Ruth Reagan Robinson, who died in...
Frances (Pat) Colville
Apr 20, 2021
Bryson City, Frances Lowery (Pat) Colville, age 72, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 20, 2021 after a courageous battle with cancer.
Pat was preceded in death by her parents, James Lowery Colville and Frances Armitage Colville. She is survived by her half-brother, Bryson Colville, and her half-sister, Polly Colville, both of Cullowhee. Pat is also survived...
Jeanne Glasgow
Apr 20, 2021
Jeanne Bryant Glasgow, 93, of Candler passed away on Tuesday, April 20, 2021 at Pisgah Manor in Candler following a period of declining health.
Born August 6, 1927 in Corinth, MS, she was daughter of the late Ward Logan and Martha Louise Wilson Bryant. In addition to her parents, she is also preceded in death by her...
Jim Kuykendall
Apr 19, 2021
Canton – Jim “Moose” Kuykendall, 67, passed away on Monday, April 19, 2021 at Care Partner’s Hospice Solace Center (John F. Keever).
Moose was a native and lifelong resident of Haywood County and a son of the late Delmer and Lela Stewart Kuykendall. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sons, Andrew...
Larry Macnichol
Apr 19, 2021
Canton – Larry Dean MacNichol, 76, passed away on Monday, April 19, 2021 at Memorial Campus of Mission Hospitals.
Larry was a long-time resident of Canton and a son of the late Bernard Alexander and Ida Mae Green MacNichol. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Bernard MacNichol.
He...
Kathleen Peterson
Apr 16, 2021
Kathleen Calkins Peterson, 81, passed away on Friday, April 16, 2021 at her home following an extended illness. She was born to the late Earl and Mary Ann Heckemovich Calkins. She was preceded in death by two siblings: Darlene Calkins and Darrell Calkins.
Kathy is survived by her husband, Joseph Peterson of Franklin, Massachusetts; one stepson, Karl...
Dale Willis
Apr 15, 2021
Canton – Dale Claude Willis, 95, passed away on Thursday, April 15, 2021 at his residence.
Dale was a native of Hempstead County, Arkansas and a son of the late Claude Augustus and Ruth Clark Willis. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Herschel, Troy, and Paul Willis; a baby sister,...
Kathy Stines
Apr 13, 2021
Kathy Anne Stines, 59, of Candler passed away on Tuesday, April 13, 2021 at her residence. A native of Buncombe County, she was daughter of the late Frank Stuart and Barbara Cogburn Stuart of Candler.
Kathy valued higher education and her degree in medical transcription, though she pursued other fields. She enjoyed spending quality time at her...
Wilma Sorrells
Apr 13, 2021
Canton – Wilma Bonnie Conard Sorrells, 96, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 13, 2021 at her residence surrounded by her family.
Wilma was a native and lifelong resident of Haywood County and a daughter of the late Glenn and Bertha Morrow Conard. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, J....
William Hampton
Apr 12, 2021
Candler – William Autry “Billy” Hampton, 73, passed away on Monday, April 12, 2021 at his residence.
Billy was a native of Haywood County but had resided in Buncombe County for many years. He was a son of the late Arvine and Evelyn Reese Hampton and was a United States Marine veteran having served in Vietnam.
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Perry Reynolds
Apr 11, 2021
Perry Allan Reynolds, 62, of Mill Spring, NC passed away on Sunday, April 11, 2021 at his residence following a period of declining health.
Born May 17, 1958 in Nashville, Tennessee, he was son of the late John and Doris Breeden Reynolds. He is survived by his wife, Julie Martin Reynolds.
No services are planned...
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