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.
Teruyo Yoshida Goodson
Jul 1, 2024
Canton – Teruyo Yoshida Goodson, 97, passed away peacefully on the morning of Monday, July 1, 2024 at Silver Bluff Village. She was born on January 24, 1927 to Kyozo Yoshida and Nao Tamura in Japan.
Teruyo was a proud American citizen since 1988. She loved to cook and feed people. It was her way of showing her generosity and compassion...
Wilma Balding Woody
Jun 29, 2024
Spring Creek, Wilma Balding Woody, 86, went peacefully at Yancey Assisted Living in Burnsville, NC on Saturday, June 29, 2024.
A native of Madison County, Wilma was the daughter of the late Wiley and Vinia Presley Balding. She is also preceded in death by her beloved husband Joe Woody who passed in 1991, a sister, Nina B. Wright and a brother...
Wallace Dale Payne
Jun 28, 2024
On the evening of June 28, 2024, our beloved Uncle Dale left CarePartners Solace Center to rest in the arms of his Lord and Savior and reunite with his precious mother and three sisters, whom he dearly missed. Born on May 23, 1947, in Buncombe County to J.B. and Lucille Lovin Payne, Dale was predeceased by his parents and sisters...
Pete Stamey
Jun 28, 2024
Pete Stamey, passed away on June 28, 2024 surrounded by his family. He was born on February 6, 1947, in Buncombe County.
During his life, Pete proudly served as a Vietnam War veteran in the Army and was honored with a Purple Heart for his bravery and sacrifice. Aside from his military service, Pete was a long-standing member of Ridgeway Baptist...
William "Bill" Richard Zimmerman
Jun 27, 2024
William “Bill” Richard Zimmerman, 67, passed away tragically and unexpectedly on Thursday June 27, 2024, following a cycling accident. In his final moments he was surrounded by his family and friends.
He is survived by Karen, his wife and best friend of 40 years, his son Bill and wife Amanda of Decatur GA, his sister Tandy Goodwin and husband David of...
Betty H. McCall
Jun 27, 2024
Betty H. McCall (Wa-wa) passed away on June 27, 2024, at the age of 97.
Betty was a long-time resident of Haywood County and the daughter of the late John and Ann Abernethy and was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 58 years, Charles B. McCall.
Betty worked at Tuscola High School for 30 years as Guidance Secretary, was a...
Chester Dwight Donaldson
Jun 24, 2024
Chester Dwight Donaldson, 78, of Mills River, N.C., passed away peacefully at home on Monday, June 24, 2024. He leaves behind a family and friends who loved him dearly and cherished his beautiful soul.
Dwight was born and raised in the mountains of Canton, N.C. He was a proud graduate of Canton High School, Class of 1963, and loved attending his...
Frances Anders Miller
Jun 23, 2024
Frances Anders Miller, a native and lifelong member of the Haywood County community, passed away on Sunday, June 23, 2024. Born on August 10, 1931, in Haywood County, North Carolina, Frances dedicated her career to American Enka, where she served as a lab technician before retiring.
Frances's proudest accomplishments extended beyond her professional life. She was a proud member of the...
Steven Coy Frady
Jun 22, 2024
Steven Coy Frady, 53, of Waynesville passed away on Saturday, June 22, 2024. He was the son of the late Coy and Shirley Caldwell Frady and was preceded in death by a brother, Raymond Frady and mother-in-law, Wilma Bryant.
Steven attended Mount Olive Baptist Church and was a Dallas Cowboys Fan. His hobbies included fishing, gardening and hanging out with friends.
Left...
Jeffrey Robert Bowman
Jun 21, 2024
Jeffrey "Jeff" Robert Bowman, a beloved member of the Buncombe County community, passed away on June 21, 2024, at Mission Hospital. He was born on July 23, 1967, in Buncombe County.
Jeffrey Bowman was a dedicated individual with a passion for education. He graduated from Enka High School in 1986 and went on to touch the lives of many with his...
Alexander Stuart McKinney, MD
Jun 20, 2024
Alexander (Sandy) Stuart McKinney, MD, of Lake Junaluska died peacefully at home on June 20, 2024. He was born in New York City on February 3, 1933, to Katherine Morse McKinney and John McDowell McKinney, MD. He spent his early years in Manhattan before attending the Slade School in Maryland and then the Kent School in Kent, Connecticut.
After spending a...
Mary Sue Christopher Messer
Jun 20, 2024
Mary Sue Christopher Messer, 66, a devoted homemaker known for her unwavering love for family, passed away on June 20, 2024. She was born on February 12, 1958, to the late James and Alice Moore Christopher. She is also preceded in death by her loving husband Roy Messer who passed away in 2004, a sister Becky Climbingbear, brothers Robert Christopher,...
Walker Earl Lowe
Jun 19, 2024
In the early morning of June 19, Walker Earl Lowe went home to be with the Lord. He was 89 years old. Earl was born to Jesse Gobel and Flora Elizabeth Arrington Lowe on July 15, 1934, in the Fines Creek Community, and lived in Haywood County his entire life. He loved these mountains.
Earl retired from Dayco after 31 years,...
Doris Ann Stanley Inbody
Jun 19, 2024
Doris Ann (Stanley) Inbody of Waynesville transitioned to her Heavenly Home from her residence, on April 9, 2024. A native of Oklahoma, she was the daughter of the late F.E. (Stan) Stanley and Doris Jones Stanley.
Born in Stillwater, Oklahoma on December 20, 1933, she grew up in Tulsa, Oklahoma and graduated from Tulsa Central High School in 1951. She then...
Kathy Rhinehart Peek
Jun 16, 2024
Kathy Rhinehart Peek passed away on Sunday, June 16, 2024 at Mission Hospital in Asheville. She was born on July 12, 1949, in Haywood County, North Carolina. Kathy's life was marked by dedication and service. She served as a Registered Nurse at Northside Hospital in Atlanta and later served as a Labor and Delivery Nurse. At the time of her...
Anthony "Tony" Mowery
Jun 16, 2024
Tony Mowery, 38, of Waynesville passed away on Sunday, June 16, 2024.
A native of Texas, Tony is the son of Rebecca Mowery and step-father Kenneth Mowery of Waynesville. He is also survived by a sister Erica Marie Martinez.
Tony was a member of The Kingdom Hall of Jehovah Witness. He was a movie buff, loved going to concerts, enjoyed gaming, and...
Mark Robert Snyder
Jun 14, 2024
Mark Robert Snyder, 67, of Hendersonville, passed away on June 14, 2024, at Elizabeth House in Hendersonville, NC. He was born on December 30, 1956, in Tacoma, Washington, to the late Jack and Luverne Snyder.
In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife of many years, Sarah Anderson Snyder.
Mark was a man of admirable character...
James Edward Barrett
Jun 11, 2024
James Edward Barrett, lovingly known as Edward, passed away at his home in Candler on Tuesday, June 11, 2024. He was born in Buncombe County on August 31, 1956.
Edward led a fulfilling career path as the owner and operator of Ed's Tree & Lawn Service. He retired from the City of Asheville as a Tree Service Supervisor. His dedication and...
Jane Habalou Hawkins
Jun 11, 2024
Jane Habalou Hawkins, 72, of Canton, passed away peacefully at Haywood Regional Medical Center on June 11, 2024, with her children Katie Arrington and Adam Hawkins at her bedside.
She was the daughter of the late George Habalou and Rebecca Brate McLeod. Jane was also preceded in death her brothers Bob and her twin Jack Habalou.
She was loved and will be...
Hazel Price Hughes
Jun 7, 2024
Hazel Price Hughes, a dedicated nursing professional whose compassion and skills touched the lives of many, has peacefully passed away at her residence with loving family by her side. She was born February 13, 1936 in Haywood County, and departed from this world on June 7, 2024.
Hazel was the daughter of the late Elmer and Lorena Putnam Price. In addition...
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