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.
Lindsay Byers Wertz
Jun 1, 2024
Waynesville, Lindsay Byers Wertz, age 38, passed away Saturday, June 1, 2024, at her home. She was a native of Spartanburg County, SC.
Lindsay is preceded in death by her paternal grandparents Joe and Marie Byers; maternal grandfather Dan T. McCracken and her cat Samwise.
Lindsay was an artistic and creative person. She made jewelry and custom shadow boxes, enjoyed skiing,...
Walter Carroll Burress
Jun 1, 2024
Walter Carroll Burress, a man of many talents and roles, has left a lasting impact on all who had the privilege of knowing him. Born in Cruso, North Carolina, on June 9, 1931, Carroll's journey through life was marked by his unwavering dedication to his passions and his loved ones. A friend, mentor, stand in Pappaw, brother, and father to...
Martha Osborne Dillingham
May 30, 2024
Martha Osborne Dillingham passed away at her home in Clyde on Thursday, May 30, 2024. Martha born in Washington, DC, on August 15, 1950. In her professional life, Martha's commitment and hard work shone brightly during her 34 year tenure at McDonald's. Her dedication to both her career and her faith community left a lasting impact on those around her....
Gloria May Wilcox
May 30, 2024
Candler, Gloria May Braunsdorf Wilcox, age 76, passed away on Thursday, May 30, 2024, at Memorial Mission Hospital.
A native of New York, she was the daughter of the late William and Gloria Camm Braunsdorf. Born in New York in 1947 to William and May Braunsdorf. In addition to her parents, Glo was preceded in death by one son, Jason...
Francis J Busteed, Jr. (Frank)
May 29, 2024
Francis J. Busteed, Jr. (Frank), 91, of Waynesville, North Carolina passed away peacefully on May 28, 2024, at his home. Frank was born March 13, 1933, to Francis Joseph Busteed and Loretta McGonigle Busteed in Scranton, PA.
A graduate of Canisius High School and Canisius College, Frank went on to study law at Georgetown University Law School, (Class of 1957). He...
Johnnie Vance Hill
May 28, 2024
Johnnie Vance Hill, 84, passed away suddenly at his home on Tuesday, May 28, 2024. He was a native and lifelong resident of Haywood County. Johnnie was born on March 20, 1940, in Haywood County, North Carolina. He was a member of Springhill Baptist Church. Johnnie retired from Dayco following 32 years of dedicated service. Throughout his life, his proudest...
Ruby Presnell Haynes
May 28, 2024
Waynesville, Ruby Presnell Haynes, age 84, entered her heavenly home on Tuesday, May 28, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.
A native of Haywood County, Ruby was the daughter of the late Ernest Taft and Ethel Forester Presnell. She is also preceded in death by a sister, Myrtle Presnell along with two brothers, Hugh and Ernest Taft Presnell, Jr.
Ruby is a...
Mary Theresa Dylewski
May 27, 2024
Mary Theresa Stasiulewicz Dylewski, age 86, passed away on Monday, May 27, 2024, at Greens of Hendersonville.
A native of Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Frances Zlotkowski Stasiulewicz.
Mary was a loving mother and wife who was known for her culinary skills…especially her pies. She worked as a bookkeeper for her husband, Bob’s, Plumbing and Heating...
William Edward Rex
May 26, 2024
William Edward Rex, aged 92, passed away on May 26, 2024. He is predeceased by his father, William McCune Rex, his mother, Jean Greenshields Rex, and his son, William Timothy Rex.
Bill is survived by his wife of fifty-nine years, Judy; his children, Dana Jean McKee, Edward Marshall Rex (Sarah), and Victoria An Rex Shanahan; his grandchildren, Conor McKee (Amber), Kelsey...
Mark T Noland
May 25, 2024
Mark Noland, 66, of Waynesville passed away in his home surrounded by family on May 25, 2024. He was born in Waynesville, NC on June 3, 1957, to James Hardy and Margie Liner Noland.
A loving father, husband, grandfather, friend, and neighbor, Mark was always willing to lend a helping hand to those in need. His warm personality and kind spirit...
Jack Swanger
May 24, 2024
Jack J. Swanger, a lifelong resident of Waynesville, passed away peacefully on May 24, 2024. Jack was born April 2, 1936, in Haywood County to the late Roy and Malinda Swanger. In addition to his parents, Jack was preceded in death by his sister Vivian Moore and brothers Carrol and Amon Swanger.
Jack was a kind, devoted and loving husband of...
Ruth Estelle "Puddy" Burnette
May 23, 2024
Ruth Estelle “Puddy” Burnette, 86 of Waynesville, NC passed away on May 23, 2024 at the Care Partners/Solace Center in Asheville, NC after a fall near her home.
She was born in Waynesville on March 22, 1938, daughter of the late Ernest Edward and Madge Smith Burnette. She was proceed in death by three older sisters, Earnestine “Did” Burnette, Alice Hicks,...
Patricia Queen Meredith
May 22, 2024
Patricia Queen Meredith, 80, of the Beaverdam Community in Canton, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May, 22, 2024.
She was the daughter of the late Ralph “Dick” Queen and Hazel Parker Queen. She was preceded in death by her husband, Brigadier General William Thomas Meredith USAF (Ret.)
Patricia had a 25 year career as an Executive Secretary and Real Estate Paralegal in...
Leila Rhodarmer Harkins
May 22, 2024
Leila Fern Rhodarmer Harkins 85 years old of Canton was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, partner and friend who touched the lives of many with her kindness and compassion. Her journey through life was marked by an unwavering dedication to her family and friends. Leila lived in Canton, North Carolina, and passed away at her home on May 22, 2024.
She was born in Waynesville on April 2, 1939 to Dewey and Edith (Smathers) Rhodarmer. Leila graduated Blanton’s Business College in Asheville and worked for...
Kenneth Eugene Stines
May 21, 2024
Clyde – Kenneth Eugene Stines, 76, of Clyde, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 21, 2024. Kenneth was born on March 20, 1948 to his late parents, Charlie Alexander Stines and Ruth Louise Miller Stines. Along with his parents, preceded in death by his brother, Charlie Alexander Stines, Jr. and half brother, Robert Stines....
Jane Cole
May 20, 2024
Jane Cole passed away peacefully with her family at her side May 20th after a battle with acute myeloid leukemia. Jane was born in Oak Park, Illinois Jan 24, 1947, to Sylvester J. Vavruska of Chicago and Alleen Smith Vavruska of Waynesville, NC. Jane graduated from Waynesville Township High School in 1965 and went on to graduate from Western Carolina...
Mary Louise Smith
May 19, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Mary Louise Smith (“Lou"), a devoted mother, cherished grandmother, and treasured friend. Mary left us on May 19, 2024, at the age of 86, but her spirit and the love she shared with those around her will live on forever.
Born on September 4, 1937, to Mae and Richard Knapp...
Frances Redmond Freeborn
May 17, 2024
Frances Redmond Freeborn, 94, died peacefully at her home on May 17, 2024. She was born in Asheville, North Carolina, on July 27, 1929, to Leo Anthony and Ruth Smith Redmond. Frances is survived by her brother, Darrell B. Redmond, and her sister, Margaret Schiffman. She leaves behind her children, Rob (Joan), David (Claudia), Clay (Ardis), and Frankie (Skip), as...
Rene Smathers Henson
May 17, 2024
Rene Henson, 86, was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, and friend who touched the lives of many with her kindness and compassion. Rene was born on June 26, 1937, to the late Fleetwood and Elizabeth Smathers at Norburn Hospital in Asheville. She was raised in Canton and lived her retirement years in Haywood County. Rene passed away...
Buell D Haynie
May 15, 2024
Waynesville, Buell Dan Haynie, age 87, passed away on Wednesday, May 15, 2024, at his home. A native of Haywood County, Buell is the son of the late Bud and Mae Sutton Haynie. He is also preceded in death by a sister, Shirley Bocker.
Buell served his country in the United States Air Force during the Korean Conflict. He was the...
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