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.
Dorothy Reid
Jan 19, 2020
Maggie Valley, Dorothy Smith Reid, age 89, passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2020 at her residence.
A native of Wake County, North Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Albert Theodore and Helen Lucille Poynter Smith. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Douglas Reid, Sr., who died...
Cooper Lagreca
Jan 18, 2020
Waynesville, Cooper Alaina LaGreca, age 13, passed away on Saturday, January 18, 2020 at her residence.
A native of Greenwood, South Carolina, she was a daughter of Jillian and Anthony LaGreca. Cooper was a beautiful and vivacious young girl, filled with love and generosity. On the weekends, she enjoyed socializing with her friends at Smoky Mountain Sk8way. ...
Macel Gaddis
Jan 18, 2020
Canton, Macel Phillips Gaddis, age 87, passed away on Saturday, January 18, 2020 at Haywood Regional Medical Center.
A native of Haywood County, she was a daughter of the late Lewis Tempelton and Fronie Messer Phillips. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Sam Arlo Gaddis who died in 2000; a...
Traci Sutton
Jan 17, 2020
Traci Layne Sutton, 55, passed away on Friday, January 17, 2020 at her residence.
Traci was a native of Jackson County and was a daughter of Bob Sutton of Black Mountain and Brenda Sanford Roberts of Canton. She worked as a sales associate for Walmart and loved animals.
In addition to her parents, she is...
Eddie Schermerhorn
Jan 16, 2020
Candler, Eddie Henry Schermerhorn, 72, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, January 16, 2020.
Born in Ogden, Utah, Eddie was the son of the late Edith and Eddie McAfee Schermerhorn. Eddie was a Veteran, having proudly served with the United States Navy.
Left to cherish Eddie’s memory are his wife, Phyllis Schermerhorn; three...
Charles Sharpe
Jan 15, 2020
Canton – Charles Everette Sharpe, 90, passed away on Wednesday, January 15, 2020 at Silver Bluff Nursing Home.
Charles was a native of Haywood County and a son of the late Jesse Albert and Emma Pressley Sharpe. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Smith Sharpe, who died in 1994...
Elias Borges
Jan 15, 2020
Waynesville, Elias M. Borges, age 90, passed away on Wednesday, January 15, 2020 at Memorial Mission Hospital.
A native of Massachusetts, he was a son of the late Antonio and Mary Cabral Borges. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Wilma Borges, who died in 2015; a son, Edmund Borges; two sisters...
Lucy Best
Jan 15, 2020
Crabtree Community, Lucy Rich Best, age 78, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on Wednesday, January 15, 2020.
A native of Haywood County, she was a daughter of the late Houston and Carrie Lanning Rich. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Best, who died in 2011; a sister;...
Thomas Alexander
Jan 14, 2020
Thomas Finley "Tom" Alexander, 92, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ at his residence on Tuesday, January 14, 2020.
Born in Wilkes County on April 14, 1927, he was the son of the late John H. Alexander and Ella Ballou Alexander.
Tom was a WWII veteran who served in the United...
Inez Dickson
Jan 14, 2020
Asheville – Inez Rufty Dickson, age 93, died January 14, 2020 after a period of declining health at the Givens Estates in Asheville, North Carolina.
Inez was born August 18, 1926 in Landis, North Carolina to Reverend W.E. and Sarah Rufty. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one sister, Edith Rufty. Living...
Era Pless
Jan 12, 2020
Canton – Era Lela Summey Pless, 72, passed away on Sunday, January 12, 2020 at her son’s residence in Spartanburg, South Carolina.
Lela was a native of Haywood County and a daughter of the late Charles James and Margie Novella Dunbar Summey. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Bobby Joe...
Michael Rhinehart
Jan 11, 2020
Waynesville – Michael McKay Rhinehart, 72, passed away on Saturday, January 11, 2020 at Autumn Care Nursing Home.
A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, he was the son of the late McKay and Vivian McDowell Rhinehart. He was a 1965 graduate of Canton High School and a 1966 graduate of A-B Tech. Afterward he began...
Virginia Medford
Jan 11, 2020
Lake Junaluska, Virginia Baker Medford, age 91, passed away on Saturday, January 11, 2020 at Haywood Lodge.
A native of Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late William and Ruby Agee Baker and was preceded in death by her husband, Billy B. Medford, who died in 1991. She was also preceded in death by her sister,...
Timothy Eckenrod
Jan 10, 2020
Canton – Timothy Lee “Tim” Eckenrod, 64, of the Dutch Cove Community, passed away on Friday, January 10, 2020 at Memorial Campus of Mission Hospitals.
Tim was a native and lifelong resident of Haywood County and a son of the late Tommy Lee and Thomasine Gibson Eckenrod. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death...
Phyllis West
Jan 8, 2020
Sylva, Phyllis Parris West, age 76, passed away on Wednesday, January 8, 2020 at her home surrounded by her family.
She was a native of Jackson County and the daughter of the late Jake Parris, Sr. and Bethel Crawford Parris. Phyllis was a member of Balsam Missionary Baptist Church and was an amazing and beloved wife, mother...
Daniel Ledford
Jan 7, 2020
Waynesville, Daniel Ray Ledford, age 53, passed away on Tuesday, January 7, 2020 at his home.
A native of Haywood County, he was the son of Linda Ledford Silvers, and the late Clarence Silvers. He enjoyed talking with people and being a mechanic, he took great pride in helping his family and friends with lawn equipment and...
Charles Dayton, Iii
Jan 6, 2020
Waynesville, Charles Harvey Dayton, III, age 46, passed away on Monday, January 6, 2020 at his residence.
A native of New Jersey, he was a son of Laura Cooper Dayton, of Millville, New Jersey and the late Charles Harvey Dayton, Jr. Charles proudly served in the Marine Corp and the United States Navy.
Charles is...
James Drake
Jan 6, 2020
Canton – James Pinkney Drake, 91, passed away on Monday, January 6, 2020 at Memorial Campus of Mission Hospitals.
A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, he was a son of the late Newton Kia and Berta Searcy Drake. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Marvin and Clinton Drake;...
Paul Whitted
Jan 5, 2020
Maggie Valley, Paul Douglas Whitted, age 62, passed away on Sunday, January 5, 2020 at CarePartners Solace Center.
Paul was born in Buncombe County and was the son of the late Dock Ted Whitted, Jr. and Iris Mildred Nix Whitted. At an early age Paul earned the rank of Eagle Scout with the Boy Scouts of America. ...
Vernon Evans, Jr.
Jan 4, 2020
Candler, Vernon Nestle Evans, Jr., 78, passed away peacefully Saturday, January 4, 2020 at the Charles George VA Medical Center in Asheville.
Born in San Pedro, California, Vernon was the son of the late Vernon and Edith Young Evans. He was also preceded in death by his daughter, Connie Jones; and his son, Allen Evans.
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