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.
Mary Brophy
Sep 17, 2017
April 26, 1930 - September 17, 2017 Mary Lorraine (Murnane) Brophy, 87, passed peacefully into eternal life on Sunday, September 17, 2017 at home in Waynesville, North Carolina. With her passing Mary is joyously reunited with her beloved husband John Brophy, her parents Timothy and Dorothy Murnane, her brother Frederick T. Murnane, and her lifelong friends Eileen...
Dr. Davis
Sep 16, 2017
"1935 ̶ 2017" Land O Lakes, Florida, Dr. James Kevin Davis, age 82, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 16, 2017 at the Hospice Unit of NC VA Medical Center in Asheville. A native of Seffner, Florida, he was the son of the late Julius Smith and Pearl Elizabeth Russell Davis. In addition to his parents he...
Lewis Lewis
Sep 16, 2017
Canton - Lewis Maurice Lewis, age 50, passed away on Saturday, September 16, 2017 at Haywood Regional Medical Center. A life-long resident of Haywood County, Lewis was the son of David Kenneth Lewis and Rebecca Case Queen. He was preceded in death by his brother, David William Lewis; maternal grandfather, Andy Case; paternal grandfather, Bill Lewis; paternal...
Kimberly Lopour
Sep 15, 2017
Clyde - Kimberly Rheneé Williams Lopour, age 56, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, September 15, 2017 at her home. Her family has great comfort and strength in knowing that Kimberly is at peace in her Heavenly Home. She was a lifelong resident of Haywood County. Kimberly was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Yoder and Loretta...
Naomi Hall
Sep 14, 2017
"1923 ̶ 2017" Fairview, Naomi Margaret Palmer Hall, age 93, passed away on Thursday, September 14, 2017 at Flesher's Fairview Health Center. A native of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Charles Cleveland and Effie Brock Palmer. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Vincent Hall who died...
Doris Miller
Sep 14, 2017
Doris Elledge Miller, 78, of Leicester, passed away on Thursday, September 14, 2017. A native of Asheville, she was the daughter of Floyd and Zennie Brown Elledge. Doris loved shopping, especially at the Flea Market on Saturdays. She was an amazing seamstress and loved spending time in her garden and canning. Her strong will helped her to build a...
Doris Dye
Sep 14, 2017
"Loving Mother" Waynesville - Doris Ogle Dye, age 98, passed away on Thursday, September 14, 2017 at Autumn Care of Waynesville. A native of Rockland County, New York, Doris was the daughter of the late Robert Carroll Ogle and Lillian Hicks Ogle. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Howard Spencer...
Thomas Ensley
Sep 12, 2017
Thomas T. "Tom" Ensley "1935 - 2017" Canton - Thomas Tweed Ensley, 81, passed away on Tuesday, September 12, 2017 at The Homestead. A native of Buncombe County, he was a son of the late Walter Scott and Sallie Kate Tweed Ensley. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Frances Scott...
James Williamson
Sep 11, 2017
"Loving, Husband, Father and Paw" Waynesville, James Robert Williamson, age 82, passed away on Monday, September 11, 2017 at the VA Medical Center. A native of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Lee and Maggie Chambers Williamson. James was also preceded in death by his siblings, Boone, Jack, Walter Lee and Lewis Williamson, Mary...
Roy Moody
Sep 9, 2017
Faithful Servant Waynesville, Roy Chambers Moody, age 80, passed away on Saturday, September 9, 2017 at his residence. A native of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Ned and Nell Chambers Moody. Roy was a 1955 graduate of Waynesville Township High School. He served in the US Army and was a member of the...
Keith Conner
Sep 8, 2017
"Loving Son and Brother" Waynesville, Keith Conner, age 60, of Hall Top Road, passed away on Friday, September 8, 2017 at Carolina Healthcare. A native of Haywood County, he was the son of Annie Smith Conner and the late Floyd Conner and also preceded in death by a brother-in-law, Carroll Beck. Keith was owner of Conner's Garage...
Edwin Rogers
Sep 8, 2017
"A Gentle Man" Clyde, Edwin Harrison Rogers, 90, of Asbury Rogers Road, passed away on Friday, September 8, 2017 at his residence. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Marcus Boone Rogers and Maneese Medford Rogers and was also preceded in death by three brothers, Taylor, Davis and Russell...
Wilene Caldwell
Sep 6, 2017
"Loving Mother and Grandmother" Waynesville, Wilene Laura Maney Caldwell, age 86, passed away on Wednesday, September 6, 2017 at The Homestead. A native and life-long resident of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Will and Alma Nations Maney and was also preceded in death by a son, Lamond Caldwell; a granddaughter, Brandy Lynn Caldwell;...
Evelyn O'Neil
Sep 3, 2017
Evelyn Maples O'Neil, age 90, left this earth for her heavenly home on Sunday, September 3, 2017 at her residence. A native of Graham County, Evelyn was born April 9, 1927 and resided most of her life in Haywood County. She was the daughter of the late Phil Maples and Ellen Hoyle Maples. In addition to her...
Mary Rogers
Sep 2, 2017
Waynesville - Mary Stroupe Rogers, age 89, passed away on Saturday, September 2, 2017 at the Haywood Lodge and Retirement Center in Waynesville. A native of Buncombe County, she was the daughter of the late Elmo Stroupe and Hattie Cole Stroupe. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Hugh Rogers; a...
Robert Pruett
Sep 2, 2017
Rock Hill, SC formerly of Canton - Robert C. "Bob" Pruett passed away on Saturday, September 2, 2017 at Carolinas Medical Center in Pineville. A native of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Lloyd Grady Pruett and Ethel Alvin Allen Pruett. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife,...
Foye Ledford
Sep 2, 2017
Hot Springs, Foye Ledford, age 88, passed away on Saturday, September 2, 2017 at The Hermitage. A native of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Wiley and Genie Cook Ledford. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a son, Eddie Ledford; three brothers, Glenn, Jack and Hugh Ledford; four sisters,...
Robert Taylor, Jr.
Sep 1, 2017
Waynesville, Dr. Robert Dale Taylor, Jr., age 79, affectionately known to all as "Bob", shed the shackles of Alzheimer's on Friday morning, September 1, 2017. Born February 25, 1938 and raised on his Daddy's famous barbeque sauce in Odessa, Texas, he was the son of oilman Robert D. Taylor, Sr. and wife, Cecile Oyler Taylor. Bob received...
Louise Davis
Sep 1, 2017
"1929 - 2017" Waynesville, Louise Franklin Davis, age 88, passed away on Friday, September 1, 2017 in Evans, Georgia at the Morningside Assisted Living facility. A native of Jackson County, she was the daughter of the late Charles Vance and Willia Mae Allman Bryson. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her first...
Jason Messer
Sep 1, 2017
Fines Creek Community, Jason Scott Messer, age 40, passed away on Friday, September 1, 2017. A native of Haywood County, he was the son of Wilford and Norma Messer. Jason was preceded in death by Silas's mother, Anna Last. Jason was employed as a truck driver with CMT. From a young age Jason had a love for...
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