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.
Joann Teague
Nov 26, 2020
Waynesville, JoAnn Phillips Teague, age 79, passed away on Thursday, November 26, 2020 at Haywood Regional Medical Center.
A native of Jackson County, she was a daughter of the late Rasho and Elenora Cook Phillips. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Richard and Jimmy Phillips. JoAnn was a graduate of...
Rosie Ewart
Nov 26, 2020
Candler- Rosie Mae Ramsey Ewart, 90, went to be with her Lord on Thursday, November 26, 2020 at Pisgah Manor Nursing Home.
A native of Gaston County, she was the daughter of the late Norman Ramsey and Beulah Ramsey. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Hardy Thomas Ewart, who died...
Harold Cagle
Nov 23, 2020
Waynesville, Harold Eugene Cagle, age 68, passed away on Monday, November 23, 2020 at Haywood Regional Medical Center.
A native of Haywood County he was a son of the late Scott Cagle and Frances Louise Jamerson. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his daughter, Priscilla Cagle Clark. He was a 1970 graduate...
Elaine Paglia
Nov 23, 2020
Maggie Valley, Elaine Hubbs Paglia, age 87, passed away on Monday, November 23, 2020 at Spicewood Cottage.
Elaine is survived by her husband of 47 years, Louis Paglia; a sister and a brother.
The care of Mrs. Paglia has been entrusted to Wells Funeral Homes
Frank Sorrells
Nov 23, 2020
Canton – Frank “Junior” Sorrells, Jr., 91, passed away on Monday, November 23, 2020 at his residence.
Junior was a native and lifelong resident of Haywood County and a son of the late Lewis Frank Sorrells, Sr. and Ruth Chambers Sorrells. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Maxine Browning Sorrells,...
Taylor Conard
Nov 20, 2020
Canton, Taylor Michael Conard, age 19, passed away on Friday, November 20, 2020 at his home.
Taylor, a lifelong resident of Canton, was an amazing young man with an insatiable love for cars, especially mustangs, gamming and family vacations to the beach. He was the center of his grandparents lives and adored by his brothers and sister. ...

Rebecca Balcer
Nov 20, 2020
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Dee Heatherly
Nov 20, 2020
Mills River – Dee Lee Frady Heatherly, 99 passed away on Friday, November 20, 2020 at The Landings of Mills River.
Dee Lee was a native of Clayton, Georgia she was the daughter of the late Lawrence Lee and Connie Forrester Frady. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Omar...
Joe Mcclure
Nov 20, 2020
Asheville, Joe Phillip McClure, age 88, passed away after a long, full life with his family, on Friday, November 20, 2020 at the John F. Keever Jr. Solace Center in Asheville.
He was born in Anadarko, OK to the late Robert Evans McClure and Sylvia Riley McClure. He was a US Army veteran who served in Korea....
Timbre Ruff
Nov 20, 2020
Waynesville, our Skye Bug left us here on earth on Friday morning November 20, 2020 peacefully with us, her parents, by her side.
As much as I, her mother, wanted her to stay with me God chose to take her. I pray for peace and comfort as she has been the light of mine and her daddy’s...
Richard Hendricks
Nov 17, 2020
Canton – Richard Ernest Hendricks, 75, passed away on Tuesday, November 17, 2020 at Haywood Regional Medical Center.
Richard was a native of Haywood County and a son of the late Toby and Hermie Bryant Hendricks. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Jimmy Hendricks. Richard served in the North Carolina...
Lucy Edwards
Nov 17, 2020
Waynesville, Lucy Woody Edwards, age 87, passed away on Tuesday, November 17, 2020.
Lucy was the daughter of our Lord Jesus Christ and Floyd and Maggie Woody. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Verlin Edwards.
Lucy had four biological children, Jerry Verlin Edwards, of Gastonia, Cathi Brown,...
Ruth White
Nov 17, 2020
Candler – Ruth Carolyn Murphy White, 87, went to be with her Lord and Savior on the evening of Tuesday, November 17, 2020 at Aston Park Health Care Center.
Ruth was a native of Buncombe County and a daughter of the late Bronson and Pearl Mehaffey Murphy. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death...
Reta Ledbetter
Nov 16, 2020
Canton, Reta Marie Ledbetter, age 103, entered into her Heavenly home on Monday, November 16, 2020 at Silver Bluff Village.
She was born July 6, 1917 in North Turkey Creek, Leicester, North Carolina to the late Valentine Cape and Alice Plemmons Webb Ledbetter. Reta lived in Alberta, Canada and Washington State and had resided in Haywood County...
Jamie Clark
Nov 16, 2020
Dandridge, Tennessee – Jamie Gail Brock Clark, 55, beloved mother, daughter and “Grammy”, passed away on Monday, November 16, 2020 in Clayton, North Carolina.
Jamie was a native of Haywood County and a daughter of Dianna Gail Worley Burris and the late James Carroll Brock. She was preceded in death by her husband, Russell Clark. Jamie loved...
Betti Doney
Nov 16, 2020
Waynesville, Betti Joan Doney, 55, passed away on Monday, November 16, 2020 at John F. Keever Solace Center.
Betti was the daughter of the late Charles Ray and Peggy Joan Fisher Casto. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her daughter, Stacy Ballard.
She was employed as an LPN with The...
Mary Cagle
Nov 15, 2020
Waynesville, Mary Smith Cagle, age 77, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 15, 2020, she passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family at home.
A native of Haywood County, she was a daughter of the late Leonard and Lucy Burnette Smith. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two...
Chassie Scott
Nov 15, 2020
Chassie Scott
Asheville, Chassie Whitt Scott, age 91, passed away on Sunday, November 15, 2020 at the John F. Keever Jr. Solace Center in Asheville.
A native of Madison County, Chassie was born to the late Bascombe and Gracie Willis Whitt on January 13, 1929. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death...
Joseph Nix
Nov 15, 2020
Maggie Valley, Joseph "Eddie" Nix, 73, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes on November 15, 2020, while visiting with his beloved son and family vacationing in Maggie Valley.
Eddie was born December 2, 1946 in Dahlonega, Lumpkin County, Georgia. He was the oldest child of the late Earl and Lena Nix.
After graduation, Eddie honorably...
Camden Clonts
Nov 15, 2020
Canton – Camden Ryder Clonts, infant son of Austin Cameron Clonts and Ashley Renee Grasty, passed away on Sunday, November 15, 2020.
Camden was preceded in death by great-grandparents, Paul and Mary Grasty, Evelyn Inman, Judy Koch, Emaline and Willard Clonts, and Ryan Horne.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by maternal grandparents,...
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