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.
Forrest Clanton
Mar 29, 2018
Survived by his wife, Marie, his mother Sylvia Clanton, his father Don Clanton, and sister, Donna C. James along with 3 step-sons, 11 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Forrest was a retired graphic artist and advertiser. He served in the US Army, 101st Airborne and US Army Reserves. He was a dedicated Deacon in his church and regularly volunteered...
Lorraine Roberts
Mar 27, 2018
Lorraine Roberts, 91, of Asheville, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 27, 2018. A native of Buncombe County, she was the daughter of the late Shannon and Ruth Head Hampton. She retired from BASF in Enka after 45 years and worked for Krispy Kreme for 8 years. Lorraine was a member of New Bridge Baptist Church,...
Robert Chafin, Jr
Mar 26, 2018
"Greatly Missed" Ashdown, Arkansas, Robert Miles Chafin, Jr., 74, passed away on Monday, March 26, 2018 after fighting a very courageous battle with cancer. A native of Haywood County, however he lived in Little River County in Ashdown for over 50 years. He was an avid golfer, loved watching sports and loved being around his family. Robert...
Ila Campbell
Mar 25, 2018
Sylva - Ila Sutton Campbell, 85, formerly of Canton, passed away on Sunday, March 25, 2018 at Hermitage Assisted Living. A native of Cocke County, Tennessee, she was a daughter of the late Elbert and Eva Barnes Sutton. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Edgar Campbell, who died in 1995;...
Nathan Isachsen
Mar 24, 2018
Nathan Isachsen, 30, of Candler, passed away on Saturday, March 24, 2018. He was born in Asheville and was a graduate of Enka High School. He was a free spirit that loved the outdoors. He is survived by his father, Russ Isachsen; mother, Diane and step-father, Bob Maute; siblings, Duane Isachsen; Kristina Hoffman and Laura and husband, Colby Pike;...
Andy Anderson
Mar 23, 2018
Waynesville, On Friday, March 23, 2018, our community lost a man of great honor, Winton Holmes "Andy" Anderson. Andy passed away peacefully at The Homestead (Haywood Hospice) at the age of 97. Andy was born in Clay County, the son of the late Edgar Lee and Adeline Winchester Anderson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded...
Flora Gammon
Mar 22, 2018
"Scottish Historian" Waynesville, Flora MacDonald Gammon, 71, passed away on Thursday, March 22, 2018 at her home. Flora was born in Fayetteville, North Carolina, May 17, 1946. She was the daughter of the late Reverend and Mrs. Richard R. Gammon, in addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, John A. Dall. She...
Betty Little
Mar 21, 2018
Canton - Betty Ruth Morrow Little, age 85, passed away on March 21, 2018 at Smoky Mountain Health and Rehabilitation Center. A native of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Clarence Morrow, Sr. and Elsie McCracken Morrow. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her infant twin sisters; two sisters,...
Lawrence Brown
Mar 21, 2018
Lawrence James Brown, 79, of Candler, wnt to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 21, 2018. A native of Madison County, he was the son of the late Troy and Essie Price Brown. He was a longtime resident of Buncombe County and a retired truck driver. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his...
Peter Aldrich
Mar 20, 2018
Clyde, Peter Lockwood Aldrich, 65 returned home to God on March 20, 2018, on the Spring Equinox at the VA Hospice Facility in Asheville N.C. His beloved companion, Nancy Powell was there to say aloha to her 12 year long-time companion. Peter was born August 2, 1952 in Milford, MA, the son of the late Joseph A....
Mildred Farling
Mar 17, 2018
Canton - Mildred "Midge" Hodges Farling, 97, passed away at her residence on Saturday, March 17, 2018. A native of Orlando, Florida, she was a daughter of the late John Finley and Louise Hotz Hodges. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, George Farling, who died in 2015 and her son,...
Charles Penley
Mar 16, 2018
Charles Victor Penley, 56, of Asheville, passed away on March 16, 2018. He was preceded in death by his father, Charles Edward Penley. He is survived by his son, Brandon Penley; wife, Pamela Phillips Penley; mother, Alma Owenby Penley; siblings, Eddie Penley, Cecilia Rhymer, and Marc Penley; 3 grandchildren and many friends and family. A Memorial Service will be...
Nanette Pearson
Mar 15, 2018
Nanette Marie Pearson, 58, of Candler, passed away on Thursday, March 15, 2018. She was born in Worcester, Massachusetts to the late Stephen and Antonette Defeudis Ardito. She is survived by her husband, Ralph Pearson, Jr.; daughter, Jennifer (Robert) Starnes; brother, Stephen (Brenda) Ardito; Step-children, Ralph Pearson III, James Fredrick Pearson and Valerie Judith Pearson; grandchildren, Brenden, Xavier, Jessie,...
Thomas Medford
Mar 15, 2018
Waynesville, Thomas Bryan Medford, 65, of the Jonathan Creek community passed away on March 15, 2018 at Memorial Mission Hospital. He was preceded in death by his parents, Tom Howell and Doe Ann Thompson, and one brother, Robbie Robinson. In describing Tommy, one word comes to mind, kindhearted. He had a natural affinity for animals, which led...
Clyde Beaver
Mar 15, 2018
"Loving Husband, Devoted Christian" Maggie Valley, Clyde Ray "Jimmy" Beaver, age 83, passed away on Thursday, March 15, 2018 at Smoky Mountain Health & Rehabilitation Center. A native of Buncombe County, he was the son of the late Clyde Ray and Elnore Simms Beaver. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a son,...
Patricia Carreño
Mar 14, 2018
Canton, Patricia Anne "Patsy" Carreño, age 85, passed away on Wednesday, March 14, 2018 at Memorial Mission Hospital. A native of Dover, Florida she was the daughter of the late Theodore Frederick and Alberta Herndon Heirs; in addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Carreño and brother Duane Hiers whom both...
William Horton
Mar 14, 2018
"Loving Husband, Step-Father and Step-Grandfather" Maggie Valley, William H. Horton, age 73, passed away on Wednesday, March 14, 2018 at Maggie Valley Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. A native of Lancaster, South Carolina, he was the son of the late L.C. and Pearl Horton. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia...
Paul Sexton
Mar 14, 2018
Paul Harold Sexton, 56, of Weaverville, passed away on Wednesday, March 14, 2018. He was preceded in death by his mother, Geneva "Snooks" Grace Baker Sexton. He is survived by his father, Paul Richard Sexton; wife, Carol Starbuck Sexton; son, John Sexton and sister, Sherry Berry. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date. In lieu of...
David Crocker
Mar 14, 2018
"Loving Husband, Father, Grandfather and Friend" Waynesville, David Lloyd Crocker, 76, passed away on Wednesday, March 14, 2018 at the VA Medical Center in Asheville. A native of Quincy, Massachusetts, he was the son of the late Rendall C. and Margaret Frances Carey Crocker. He was a highly decorated retired US Army Colonel having served during the...
Ruth Smith
Mar 13, 2018
"Loving Mother and Grandmother" Waynesville, Ruth Dolly Kinsland Smith, 93, passed away on Tuesday, March 13, 2018 at Memorial Mission Hospital. Ruth was a native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, the daughter of the late Otis Garrett and Flora Caldwell Kinsland. She is preceded in death by her husband, Roy Smith, who died in 1978; her...
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