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.
Bobbie Wells
May 13, 2020
Sylva, Bobbie Jean Wells, age 84, passed away on Wednesday, May 13, 2020 at Vero Health & Rehab of Sylva.
A native of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Annie Mae Green. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Charles Cogdill; her dear son, Frank "Marty" Cogdill; one sister, Joann Bryson; two...
Ralph Robertson
May 12, 2020
Leicester– Ralph Henry Robertson,66, of Marion, formerly of Leicester, passed away on Tuesday, May 12, 2020 at Mission Memorial Campus.
Ralph was a native of Buncombe County and a son of the late William “Slim” and Savannah Lusk Robertson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, James “Dicky” Robertson. Ralph was...
Wayne King
May 12, 2020
Leicester – Wayne Woodrow King, 77, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 12, 2020 at CarePartners Hospice Solace Center. Wayne was a native of Haywood County and a son of the late Ernest Lafayette and Margie Kelly Hall King. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Evelyn Chapman and Doris...
Melissa Coman
May 9, 2020
Canton – Melissa Rae Clark Coman, 74, was welcomed into Heaven on Saturday, May 9, 2020.
Melissa was a native and lifelong resident of Haywood County and a daughter of the late James Benjamin and Bonnie Kuykendall Clark. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 50 years, Charles David...
Alton Strickland, Jr.
May 8, 2020
Alton “Buck” Merrill Strickland, Jr. passed away on Friday, May 8, 2020 surrounded by his family in Waynesville, North Carolina. He was 78.
A native of Miami, Florida, he was the son of the late Alton Merrill Strickland, Sr. and Iris Mae Strickland. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his dear daughter,...
Carroll Swanger
May 6, 2020
Waynesville, Carroll Dean Swanger, age 86, passed away on Wednesday, May 6, 2020 at Haywood Regional Medical Center.
A native of Haywood County, he was a son of the late Roy and Melinda Hendrix Swanger. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his sister, Vivian Moore. Carroll was a graduate of Waynesville Township...
Joyce Birchfield
May 6, 2020
Bethel – Joyce Webb Birchfield, 84, was welcomed into Heaven on Wednesday, May 6, 2020 after an extended battle with Alzheimers.
Joyce was a native and lifelong resident of Haywood County and a daughter of the late Amos and Mabel Pace Webb. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Grady Samuel...
Leon Myers
May 3, 2020
Candler – Leon Shey Myers, passed away on Sunday, May 03, 2020 at Mission Memorial Hospital.
Leon was born on Saturday, September 29, 2018 in Buncombe County, NC to Terry Coleman and Kimberly Michelle Myers, of Candler.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by two brothers, Gabriel Aaron Taylor and Allister Landry Myers; maternal...
Hazel Summey
May 3, 2020
Canton – Hazel Ledbetter Summey, 83, passed away on Sunday, May 3, 2020 at Haywood Regional Medical Center.
Hazel was a native of Buncombe County but had resided in Haywood for most of her life and was a daughter of the late Volney and Savannah Sharp Ledbetter. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death...
Shelba Frisbee
Apr 29, 2020
Asheville – Shelba Jean Frisbee, 78, passed away on Wednesday, April 29, 2020 at the Stone Creek Health and Rehabilitation Center.
Shelba was born in Macon County, NC to the late Dexter and Edith Boyd McConnell.
She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Irvin James Frisbee; a daughter, Debbie Corbin of Leicester; two...
Floyd Fisher
Apr 29, 2020
Waynesville, Floyd Ray Fisher, age 80, passed away on Wednesday, April 29, 2020 at Mission Hospital.
A native of Madison County, he was the son of the late Floyd Edwin and Dortha Coward Fisher. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his dear daughter, Misty Dawn Fisher, who died in 1998.
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Frank Harmon
Apr 28, 2020
Asheville – Frank William Harmon, 84, passed away on Tuesday, April 28, 2020 at the John F. Keever Jr. Solace Center.
Frank was born in Watuga County, NC to the late William Otis and Alice Ward Harmon. In addition to his parents, Frank was preceded in death by four sisters and one brother.
He is...
Joyce Harkins
Apr 28, 2020
Canton – Audrey Joyce Singleton Harkins, 88, passed away on Tuesday, April 28, 2020 at Haywood Regional Medical Center.
Joyce, a native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, was the daughter of the late Jim and Mary Chambers Singleton. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Dewey Harkins, who died in...
Joan Enloe
Apr 28, 2020
Waynesville, Joan Wolfenbarger Enloe, age 77, passed away on Tuesday, April 28, 2020.
She was born in New Tazewell, TN, on June 26, 1942 to the late Henry Clyde and Gertrude Welch Wolfenbarger. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Frank R. Enloe, DVM and her brother Sidney Wolfenbarger.
After graduating from Lincoln...
Rose Rector
Apr 26, 2020
Henderson County formerly of Haywood – Rose Mackey Rector, 98, passed away on Sunday, April 26, 2020 at Flesher’s of Fairview in Fairview.
Rose was the daughter of the late Haywood and Jessie Corn Mackey. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ray J. Rector, who died in 1994; a son,...
James (J.P.) Clark
Apr 25, 2020
“J.P.” Clark
Canton – James Postell Clark, 89, passed away on Saturday, April 25, 2020 at Silver Bluff Village.
J.P. was born on October 19, 1930, to the late Nathan Granville and Myrtle Jeanette Kiser Clark in Caldwell County. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Joyce Corpening Hoover...
James Frederes
Apr 25, 2020
Waynesville, James George Frederes, age 78, passed away on Saturday, April 25, 2020 at his residence.
A native of New York, he was a son of the late Daniel and Pauline Danielson Frederes. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, David Frederes and his sister, Margaret Mountain Dennis.
James...
Frank Valentine
Apr 25, 2020
Clyde, Frank Hartsell Valentine, age 91, passed away on Saturday, April 25, 2020 at Greenville Memorial Hospital.
A native of South Carolina and growing up in Maryville, Tennessee, he was a son of the late Arley and Maye Hartsell Valentine. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Valentine, who died...
Sandra Belt
Apr 24, 2020
Canton – Sandra Caldwell Belt, passed away on Friday, April 24, 2020, at her residence.
Sandra was the daughter of the late Jim and Annabelle Medford Caldwell, and was a native of Haywood County. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene Belt, and their son, Roger Wayne Belt.
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Gregory Taylor
Apr 24, 2020
Candler – Gregory “Tooter” Ellis Taylor and sometimes “Conway”, 59, passed away on Friday, April 24, 2020 at Windwood Assisted Living Center.
Greg was a native of Haywood County and a son of Fred Ellis and Joyce Griffin Taylor.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by one brother, Luke Taylor of Candler; caregiver,...
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