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.
Tommy Brooks
Jan 15, 2018
"Loving Husband, Father and Grandfather" Waynesville, Tommy Brooks, age 81, passed away on Monday, January 15, 2018 at Haywood Regional Medical Center. A native of Jackson County and a longtime resident of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Roy and Marietta Jones Brooks. He was preceded in death by his wife of 58 years,...
Johnny Peterson
Jan 15, 2018
Johnny Gus Peterson, 91, of Asheville, died Monday, January 15, 2018. He was born in Asheville on June 8, 1926 to the late Gus and Mary DeMille Peterson. In January of 1943 he graduated from Lee H. Edwards, he then worked at Postal Accounts before joining the Army Air Force during World War II and serving in the U.S....
Freda Edmonds
Jan 14, 2018
Freda Mae McCall Edmonds, 87, of Mills River, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 14, 2018. She was born in Bryson City, NC to the late Dewey and Freda Gunter McCall. She and her late husband, Clifford, owned Sweeten Creek Cottages. Freda was a member of the Biltmore Church of God. In addition to her...
Samuel Parris
Jan 14, 2018
"1952 - 2018" Clyde, Samuel Lester Parris, age 65, passed away on Sunday, January 14, 2018 at Haywood Regional Medical Center. A native of Haywood County he was the son of the late Robert and Nora Cagle Parris. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by two sons, Caleb and Cody Parris. He is...
Mike Singleton
Jan 13, 2018
"1938 ~ 2018" Canton - Michael Larry "Mike" Singleton, 79, passed away on Saturday, January 13, 2018 surrounded by family. A native of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Ray and Mary Singleton Harbin and was preceded in death by his wife, Linda Moore Singleton. Mike served in the United States Air Force overseas...
Judith Pennyfeather
Jan 13, 2018
"Loving Mother" Waynesville, Judith Rhodarmer Pennyfeather, age 68, passed away on Saturday, January 13, 2018 at The Homestead. A native of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Brown and Vena Mae Rathbone Rhodarmer and was also preceded in death by her husband, James A. Pennyfeather, who died in 2015. Judith enjoyed reading her Bible,...
Elira Bego-Cardoso
Jan 12, 2018
For reasons far beyond our earthly understanding, Heaven gained the sweetest of angels on Friday, January 12, 2018. Elira Bego-Cardoso came into this world on February 13, 2004 and immediately began capturing hearts. A gifted musician, talented scholar and beautiful spirit, Elira was loved by family and friends who surrounded her with the joy and admiration she...
Sue Robinson
Jan 10, 2018
"Loving Mother and Friend to Many" Waynesville, Sue Mason Robinson, 74, passed away on Wednesday, January 10, 2018 at her residence. Sue was born in Jackson County, the daughter of the late Harry and Edna Barnes Mason and was also preceded in death by a brother, Thomas Mason and grandson, Ryan Lee Robinson. Sue retired from Evergreen...
Drami Stepp
Jan 8, 2018
"1948 ~ 2018" Canton - Drami Lee Webb Stepp, 69, passed bravely and gently to her heavenly family on Monday, January 8, 2018 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice House in Winston Salem. She is now dancing in heaven with her loved ones. A native of Muskegon, Michigan, she was a daughter of the late Amos and Mabel...
Robert Simmons
Jan 6, 2018
Robert Edward "Eddy" Simmons, 70, of Candler, passed away on Saturday, January 6, 2018 at the John Keever Solace Center in Asheville. A native of Asheville, he was the son of James E. Simmons and the late Alma Hall Simmons. He graduated from Enka High School in 1965 and was a member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers...
Jo Smith
Jan 6, 2018
Canton - Jo Ann Henson Smith, 88, passed away on Saturday, January 6, 2018 at Silver Bluff Nursing Home. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Perry and Dixie Rogers Henson. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Frank Smith and a grandson, Scotty Smith, both who...
Jeffrey Scott
Jan 4, 2018
Canton - Jeffrey Lane Scott, 57, passed away on Thursday, January 4, 2018 at his residence. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, he was the son of Lois Carver Scott and the late Reverend Jack Millard Scott, Sr. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Jack M. Scott, Jr. Jeffrey was a member...
Roy Dills, Sr.
Jan 3, 2018
ROY LEE DILLS, SR. "Loving Husband, Father and Grandfather" Waynesville, Roy Lee Dills, Sr., age 82, of Children Street, passed away on Wednesday, January 3, 2018 at his residence. A lifelong resident of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Hubert and Laura Gibson Dills and was also preceded in death by his wife, Gladys...
Ethan James
Jan 3, 2018
"Beloved Son" Iron Station, North Carolina - Ethan Kelly James blessed our family and this world by his arrival on January 3, 2018, at 3:36 am. Nearly seven hours later, our precious Ethan passed peacefully from his Daddy's arms into those of his Heavenly Father. During his life, both inside the womb and then in the warmth...
Loretta Gaddy
Jan 2, 2018
"1950 ~ 2018" Canton - Loretta Smathers Gaddy 67, passed into the arms of Jesus her Savior on January 2, 2018 at her residence. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late George H. "Buddy" and Anna Belle Mathis Smathers. She was a member of Dutch Cove Baptist Church and...
Roger Chambers
Jan 2, 2018
Canton - Roger Dale Chambers, 65, passed away on Tuesday, January 2, 2018 at his residence. A native of Haywood County, he was the son of Doris Jean Parks Chambers of Canton and the late Oscar Cornelius Chambers, Jr. Roger was a 1970 graduate of Pisgah High School and attended North Carolina State University where he received...
Ted Reiter
Jan 1, 2018
Ted Marshall Reiter, age 82, died on Monday, January 1, 2018 at Haywood Lodge and Retirement Center in Waynesville. Born in Youngstown, Ohio, Ted was the son of the late Homer and Ruth Marshall Reiter. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Marshall Reiter, and sister, Diane Petersen. Ted was a...
Blanche Grimsley
Jan 1, 2018
"1928 ~ 2018" Asheville - Blanche Edna Worley Grimsley, 89, passed away on January 1, 2018 at Memorial Campus of Mission Hospitals. A native of Clay County, she was a daughter of the late Elisha and Janie Stamey Southerland. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Johnny Worley, who died...
Anna Simpson
Dec 30, 2017
"Loving Mother & Grandmother" Asheville, Anna Mae Stephens Simpson, passed away on Saturday, December 30, 2017 at Care Partners Solace Center. Born in Portsmouth, Virginia, she moved to Coral Gables in 1952 and lived there for 62 years. She was a long time member of Coco Plum Women's Club and Coral Gables Garden Club. Anna is survived...
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