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.
Clayton L. Mathis
Mar 22, 2025
Clayton L. Mathis, born on January 24, 1943, in Haywood County, North Carolina, passed away on March 22, 2025, at Haywood Regional Medical Center after a long battle with Dementia. He lived a life marked by dedication, passion, and love for his family and interests.
Clayton devoted 36 years of his professional life to Lea Industries before retiring, exemplifying a strong...
Bruce Herbert Booher
Mar 22, 2025
Bruce Herbert Booher quietly passed away at his home on March 22, 2025. Born October 6, 1944, in Pennsylvania then moved to Dade County, FL at the age of 1½ yrs old and lived in south Florida until he retired in 2001.
A proud veteran, Bruce served in the United States Army 101st Airborne Division during the Vietnam Era, further exemplifying...
Charles Joseph Womack
Mar 20, 2025
Charles Joseph Womack, 93, of Waynesville, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 20, 2025, after a brief illness.
Most knew him as Charlie. To his children he was Daddy and to his grandchildren and great-grandchildren he was Papa, and oh how they loved him. He was devoted to his family and church. Born on Thanksgiving Day, November...
Thomas Alan Whitten
Mar 19, 2025
Thomas Alan Whitten, born on December 12, 1972, passed away at his home on March 19, 2025. He was a beloved son, brother, and friend.
Thomas dedicated a significant part of his life to his career, beginning with his tenure at the Curb & Gutter Company and most recently lending his talents to Sweep Rite. His commitment to his work was...
Anita Brooks Churm
Mar 19, 2025
Anita Brooks Churm, 92, passed away Wednesday, March 19, 2025, in the comfort of her home on Wesley Street in Canton.
She was predeceased by husband, Bill; her parents, Mildred Williams and Maurice Brooks; and son, Michael Churm.
She is survived by sons, Stephen Churm and Chris Benge; daughters-in-law, Alison Falls Churm and Renee Stinnett Benge; 6 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.
A graduate...
Keith E. Galloway
Mar 18, 2025
Keith E. Galloway, born on April 3, 1948, in Buncombe County at the old Biltmore Hospital, passed away after a short illness on March 18, 2025, at Mission Hospital. He was 76 years old.
Keith’s educational journey began at Morganton High School, where he laid the foundation for his academic pursuits. He furthered his education at Western Carolina University, graduating in...
Angela Anderson Hardin
Mar 14, 2025
Angela Anderson Hardin, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully at Givens Health Care Center in Asheville, NC on March 14, 2025, at the age of 97. Born on December 19, 1927, in the beautiful town of Highlands, NC, Angela lived a life filled with joy, love, and dedication to her family and community.
For an impressive 40...
Mark Starnes
Mar 14, 2025
On Friday afternoon, Mr. Mark Starnes peacefully entered into the eternal rest of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Mark was born the eldest of three sons of the union of Hugh (Rip) and Wanda (Ellis) Starnes in High Point, NC. The family later moved to Waynesville, NC, where Mark accepted Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior at an early age,...
Earl Frank Hamilton, Jr.
Mar 13, 2025
Earl Frank Hamilton, Jr., age 96, passed away peacefully on March 13, 2025, in Asheville, NC, at the River Bend Health and Rehabilitation facility. Born on April 24, 1928, in Greenwood, Indiana, Earl’s journey through life was marked by a profound dedication to family, community, and faith. Earl was preceded in death by his parents, Earl Frank Hamilton, Sr. and...
Ernest Phillips
Mar 13, 2025
Ernest Phillips, born on May 2, 1935, in Hartford, Tennessee, passed away on March 13, 2025, at Smoky Mountain Health and Rehab. A devoted family man, Ernest was a loving father and brother, and he leaves behind cherished memories for his surviving relatives.
He is survived by his daughter, Tammy Phillips Bryson and her husband Vince; one sister, Colene Rogers; one...
John Lewis Shell
Mar 12, 2025
John (“Buddy”) Lewis Shell was born on December 17, 1929, to Mary Lewis and Paul Shell in Marietta, Georgia. John was the 3rd of 5 children. Raised in Marietta and enjoying the freedoms the 30s and 40s brought, John graduated from Marietta High School in 1946, where he played basketball, was a cheerleader and voted “Friendliest” of his senior class....
Robert B Curren
Mar 9, 2025
Robert B. Curren, 79, of Maggie Valley passed away at Haywood Regional Medical Center on March 9, 2025. He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Ethel Curren, and his first wife, Paula Almeida Curren.
Bob graduated from Atlantic Union College in Massachusetts, setting the foundation for a remarkable career. He served as treasurer at Mount Pisgah Academy in...
Charles Ray Jackson
Mar 7, 2025
Charles Ray Jackson, affectionately known as Ray, 85, passed away on Friday, March 7, 2025, in his hometown in Haywood County, North Carolina. Ray was born on February 5, 1940, to the late Sam Jackson and Winnie Crawford Jackson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his three sisters and six brothers.
A proud Veteran, Ray served...
Susan Wines Bumgarner
Mar 7, 2025
Susan Wines Bumgarner, 70, went home to her Lord and Savior on March 7, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Susan left this world leaving behind a legacy rich in love, kindness, and dedication.
She is now reunited in Heaven with her parents, William Wesley Warren and Lillian Moore Warren, her first husband of 25 years, Robert "Junior" Wines, who passed...
Samuel "Sammy" Vance
Mar 6, 2025
Samuel “Sammy” Vance, 79 of Waynesville, NC formerly of Holden, WV, departed this life on March 6, 2025, at the Haywood Regional Medical Center, in Waynesville, NC.
He was born June 25, 1945, in Holden, WV, the son of the late Joseph and Julia Vance.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his father and mother-in-law, Elzie &...
Jill Siske
Mar 5, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Jill Marie Busby Siske, age 53. She left our world on March 5, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Jill lived a life rich in service and kindness.
Jill has been a resident of Waynesville, NC for the past 20 years and lived with her husband, Randy, son...
Winnie Farmer Pressley
Mar 5, 2025
Winnie Farmer Pressley, 87, of Waynesville passed away Wednesday, March 5, 2025, at her home surrounded by her family. A native of Haywood County, she is the daughter of the late Fred and Ila Brooks Farmer. She is also preceded in death by her husband of 71 years, Roy L. Pressley who passed in February 2025 and is also preceded...
Gail Camlin
Mar 1, 2025
Gail Camlin, 84, went home to her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, March 1, 2025, from her home in Lake Junaluska, NC.
She is survived by her son, Chris Derrick; daughter, Cami Robinson and son-in-law, Shane Robinson; two grandchildren, Hannah Anderson (Bentley) and Emma Robinson; one great grandson, Owen Anderson; and a sister, Sylvia Camlin Ashcraft. She is preceded...
Louise N. Leatherwood
Feb 27, 2025
Louise Noland Leatherwood, age 100, was born on January 18, 1925, in Haywood County, passed away peacefully on February 27, 2025, at Smoky Mountain Nursing and Rehab. A beloved figure to her family and community, Louise led a full life dedicated to her passions and loved ones.
Retiring after several years from Haywood Community College, where she worked at the Bookstore,...
Richard Lane Stillwell
Feb 27, 2025
Richard Lane Stillwell passed as peacefully as he lived on February 27, 2025. Known for his tender heart and unwavering dedication to helping others, Richard was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend.
Richard was born March 19, 1937, in Buncombe County, North Carolina, and then he proudly graduated from Sandhill High School in the Class of 1955. He spent...
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