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.

Winston Little, Jr.

Winston Little, Jr.

Jun 14, 2021

Winston “Cam” Campbell Little, Jr., 53, of Asheville died on June 14, 2021, at Memorial Mission Hospital following a period of declining health.

A native of Buncombe County, he loved dogs and spending time with his family and friends. Some of his favorite places were the beach and the lake.

He is survived by his...

Christopher Roper

Christopher Roper

Jun 14, 2021

Canton, Christopher Thomas Roper, 49, passed away on Monday, June 14, 2021, at his home.

Chris was born in Atlanta, Georgia to Thomas and Geraldine Anglin Roper.  Chris was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Bill and Viola Roper and his maternal grandparents, Levi and Ruth Anglin.  Chris had one passion in life that began at...

Mourine Carter

Mourine Carter

Jun 14, 2021

Canton – Mourine Fay Peterson Carter, 86, passed away one Monday, June 14, 2021 at Silver Bluff Nursing Home.

Mourine was a native of Brunswick County, North Carolina and a daughter of the late Robert and Eva Blake Peterson.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John Amos Carter, Sr., who...

Laura Cooper Gunter

Laura Cooper Gunter

Jun 11, 2021

Waynesville, Laura Rogers Cooper Gunter, 95, passed away on Friday, June 11, 2021 at Memorial Mission Campus.

A native of the Fines Creek Community, Laura was the daughter of the late James Hardy and Essie Noland Rogers.  She was also preceded in death by her first  husband, Dewey Cooper, who died in 1968; her second husband, Hughey...

Gay Angel

Gay Angel

Jun 8, 2021

Gay Fred Angel, age 84, passed away on Tuesday, June 8, 2021 surrounded by his family at Mission Hospital.

A native of Madison County, he was the son of the late Ben and Zona Angel.  He was preceded in death by a brother, Guy Angel.

Gay was a lifelong farmer.  He was passionate about his...

Shirley Baldwin

Shirley Baldwin

Jun 7, 2021

Asheville – Shirley Anne Rogers Baldwin, 78, passed away on Monday, June 7, 2021 at her residence.

Shirley was a native of Haywood County and a daughter of the late James and Eula Burnette Rogers.  She was employed at American Enka with 35 years of service in the payroll department until her retirement in 1993.  Shirley loved...

Elizabeth Ballard

Elizabeth Ballard

Jun 7, 2021

Elizabeth Kelley Ballard, 91, of Asheville passed away on Monday, June 7, 2021, at John F. Keever, Jr. Solace Center. A native of Walhalla, SC, she was daughter of the late Carrie Kelley Rogers. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband Lawrence Eugene Ballard in December 2020.

Mrs. Ballard was...

Ned H. "Buster" Price

Ned H. "Buster" Price

Jun 6, 2021

Waynesville, Ned Hilliard "Buster" Price was called home to heaven on June 6th, 2021. He is preceded in death by his mother and father Joe and Cordell Price, and siblings David and Johnny Price. Surviving are his sister Betty (Ken) Meade of Clyde, NC and brother Bill Price of Morristown, TN and sister-in-law’s Sandra and Gloria Price, along with...

Carolyn Price

Carolyn Price

Jun 6, 2021

Canton – Carolyn Sue Davis Price, 71, passed away on Sunday, June 6, 2021 at Haywood Regional Medical Center.

Carolyn was a native of Tuscaloosa, Alabama but had resided in Haywood County for a number of years and was a daughter of the late Samuel Richard and Hazel Baler Davis. In addition to her parents, she was...

Diane Justice

Diane Justice

Jun 6, 2021

Canton – Diane Queen Justice, 76, passed away on Sunday, June 6, 2021 at Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital.

Diane was a native of Haywood County and a daughter of the late William George and Roberta Dorothy Smathers Queen.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Marshall Dean Justice; a brother,...

Kimberly Goodin

Kimberly Goodin

Jun 4, 2021

Balsam, Kimberly Jan Goodin, age 51, passed away on Friday, June 4, 2021 at Harris Regional Hospital.

A resident of North Carolina for most of her life, Kimberly proudly worked for 28 years at various hospitals in the area as a Revenue Integrity Analyst.  She was a member of Covenant Presbyterian Church where she served as Treasurer...

Rita Neal

Rita Neal

Jun 4, 2021

Rita Sue Davis Neal, 68, of Canton gained her Angel Wings on June 4, 2021.  She is now resting in the arms of our Lord and Savior. A native of Hendersonville, she was daughter of the late Marshal Davis and Evelyn Daw. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Larry Neal and her son, Danny Neal.

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Timothy Coleman

Timothy Coleman

Jun 3, 2021

Waynesville – Timothy Shawn Coleman, 55, passed away on Thursday, June 3, 2021 at Silver Bluff Rehabilitation Center.

Timothy was a native of Buncombe County but had lived most of his entire life in Haywood County.  He was a son of the late Max Roger and Alberta Medford Coleman. Timothy worked at Haywood Vocational Opportunities and was...

Joseph Shelton

Joseph Shelton

Jun 2, 2021

Waynesville, Joseph Ralph "Joe" Shelton, 71, passed away on Wednesday, June 2, 2021, at Memorial Mission Hospital.

Joe was a native of Haywood County and son to the late, Louise Jaynes Shelton.  In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by a son, Scott Shelton and brother, Don Shelton.  Joe proudly served his country in...

Thomasine Harkins

Thomasine Harkins

Jun 1, 2021

Canton - Thomasine (aka “Tommie”), the last child born to the late G. C. Paxton and Annie Jones Paxton of Canton, passed away peacefully at Givens Estates Health Center on the morning of June 1.  She was 92 and had lived independently at home until the last 2 months.

She graduated from Canton High School in 1948...

Billy Hodo

Billy Hodo

Jun 1, 2021

Waynesville, Billy Hugh "The Daddy" Hodo, 88, passed away on Tuesday, June 1, 2021, at his home.

Bill was born in the Mississippi Delta to parents Clem and Annie Keith Hodo.  In addition to his parents, Bill was preceded in death by his loving wife, Ollie Hodo, in 2011; four sisters, Ruth Martin, Mattie Sue Beckwith, Lora...

Wilene Marshall

Wilene Marshall

May 30, 2021

On, May 30, 2021, Wilene Marshall, loving wife and mother of three children, passed away at age 93, in Waynesville, North Carolina.

Wilene was born on November 13, 1927 in Arcadia, Florida to Zebulon Vance and Sadie Rae (Tedder) Dyson. She received her Registered Nursing degree from Charity Hospital in New Orleans in 1948 and was proud...

William Duckett

William Duckett

May 28, 2021

Waynesville, William Edward Duckett, age 64, passed away on Friday, May 28, 2021 at his home.

A native of Haywood County, he was the son of the late William "Bob" Duckett and Carolyn Fisher Owen.  He proudly worked for 20 years as a lumber yard supervisor at Lea Industries.

A follower of the Baptist faith, William...

Clarence Vinson Miller

Clarence Vinson Miller

May 28, 2021

Waynesville, Clarence Vinson Miller, 80, passed away on Friday, May 28, 2021, in Statesville, North Carolina.

Vinson was a native of Tennessee and the son of the late Joseph and Ruth Wilkinson Miller.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 51 years, Patricia Wyatt Miller, who passed in 2013...

Robert Kimzey

Robert Kimzey

May 27, 2021

CLYDE - Robert Tabor “Bob” Kimzey, 87 passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, May 27, 2021.

Bob was born in Transylvania County to his parents, Robert “Rob” Tabor and Margaret Morris Kimzey. In addition to his parents, Bob was preceded in death by his sister, Carolyn Ives.

As a young college student at...

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