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.
Lillian Blake
Aug 31, 2017
Waynesville, NC - Lillian Spivey "Lil" Blake, 83, of 284 Vista Road, died on August 31, 2017 at Elizabeth House Hospice. Lillian was born to Raymond and Sallie Bryan Spivey on September 6, 1933. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband of 57 years, Hutaff Blake. She was a member of Long's Chapel...
Stephen Scarborough, Jr.
Aug 31, 2017
"Beloved" Waynesville, Stephen Ballard Scarborough, Jr., age 70, passed away on Thursday, August 31, 2017 at his residence. A native of Haywood County he was the son of the late Stephen Ballard and Mary Atkinson Scarborough. Steve could be described in two words, kind and gentle. He was an avid surf fisherman, collector of selected antique fishing...
Hilda Young
Aug 30, 2017
Hilda Ward Young, 91, of Candler, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 30, 2017. She was born in Madison County to the late Elbert and Annie Crowder Ward. She had worked at American Enka and was a member of Liberty Baptist Church where she loved looking after the children in the nursery. She also volunteered with...
Joseph Agostini, Jr.
Aug 29, 2017
"One of a Kind" Waynesville, Joseph John Agostini, Jr., 83, passed away on Tuesday, August 29, 2017 at The Homestead. A native of New York, New York he was the son of the late Giuseppe and Giovanna Emanuele Agostini. Joe proudly served in the United States Navy (1953-1955), assigned to the United States Navy Hospital, Portsmouth, Virginia...
Tommy Parham
Aug 29, 2017
Leicester - Tommy Monroe Parham, age 71, passed away on Tuesday, August 29, 2017 at his residence. A native of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Northern Jackson and Nellie Jane West Parham. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Gracie Jones and Kathleen Cole. Tommy enjoyed watching...
Patricia Moore
Aug 28, 2017
"Loving wife, mother and grandmother" Waynesville, Patricia "Patsy" Moore, 72, died peacefully Monday, August 28, 2017 after a brief illness. Patsy was the daughter of Edith Stamey Edwards of Bethel and the late David Carl Edwards. In addition to her father she was preceded in death by her son, Michael Jon Nanney. To know Patsy was to...
Marion Taylor
Aug 28, 2017
"Enjoying Heaven" Waynesville, Marion Junior Taylor, age 88, passed away on Monday, August 28, 2017 at his residence. A native of Madison County, he was the son of the late Charlie and Nola Keener Taylor. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Shelba Jean Taylor. Junior was owner and operator Clyde...
Ethel Cabe
Aug 24, 2017
"1925 - 2017" Waynesville - Ethel Mae Pinkerton Cabe, 91, passed away on Thursday, August 24, 2017 at Silver Bluff Nursing Home. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, she was a daughter of the late Stephen V. and Delia Keener Pinkerton. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Paul...
Edith Mcfee
Aug 23, 2017
Brevard - Edith Johns McFee went home to be with the Lord Jesus on Wednesday, August 23, 2017. A native of Ozark, Alabama, she was born October 31, 1919 to Ollie Valula Garner Johns and Atlas Lingo Johns. She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband Jack McFee, her sisters, Myrl Johns Davis and Louise...
Mickey Pruett
Aug 22, 2017
"1930 - 2017" Canton - Mickey Farmer Pruett, 86, passed away on Tuesday, August 22, 2017 at Autumn Care of Waynesville. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, she was a daughter of the late Halbert and Belle Brown Farmer. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Mabel Burnette and...
Barbara Kirkpatrick
Aug 22, 2017
"Loving Wife, Momma, Granna" Clyde, Barbara Ann Hannah Kirkpatrick, age 62, passed away on Tuesday, August 22, 2017 at her home. A native of Haywood County, she was the daughter of Mary Lou Burgess Hannah and the late Carl Hannah. She was a member of Old Pathway but grew up in Liberty Baptist Church. Her greatest joy...
Billy Bishop
Aug 20, 2017
"Loving Husband, Father and Grandfather" Lake Junaluska, Billy Penney Bishop, 91, passed away on Sunday, August 20, 2017 at his residence. A native of Greenville, South Carolina he was the son of the late Rowland King and Eva Penney Bishop. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his older sister, Margaret L'Ecuyer. Billy...
John Snyder
Aug 19, 2017
Canton, John Howell Snyder, age 74, passed away on Saturday, August 19, 2017 at his residence surrounded by all of his family. A native of Haywood County he was the son of the late Jack Howell Snyder and Louise James Snyder Green. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his son, John Howell...
James Snyder
Aug 19, 2017
"Husband, Father and Grandfather" Waynesville, James Richard "Coco" Snyder, 81, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, August 19, 2017. A native of Haywood County he was the son of the late James Dewey and Martha Gertrude Parham Snyder. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his first wife, Phyllis Tolley Snyder;...
John Lurvey
Aug 17, 2017
"Loving Husband, Father, Grandfather and Loyal Friend" Maggie Valley, John Brandon "Walking Stick Eagle" Lurvey, 75, passed away on Thursday, August 17, 2017 at the Homestead. John was born on December 2, 1941 of County Kerry Ireland. He was the son of the late Perley Edward and Mary Griffin Lurvey. In addition to his parents he was...
Ronald Hyatt
Aug 16, 2017
"Loving Husband and Father" Waynesville, Ronald Lee "Ronnie" Hyatt, age 68, passed away on Wednesday, August 16, 2017 at Memorial Mission Hospital. A native of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Charles and Louise Raines Hyatt and was also preceded in death by a brother, Charles Hyatt and two sisters, Joyce Parks and Barbara...
Elizabeth Seay
Aug 16, 2017
"Teacher" Waynesville, Elizabeth "Betty" Rogers Seay, 93, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 16, 2017 at her home on St. Simons Island, Georgia. She was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Ray "Bouncer" Seay. A native of Haywood County, Betty was born on June 22, 1924, the daughter of Edward Roy and Ollie Mae...
Christine Worley
Aug 15, 2017
Canton - Christine Betty Worley, age 75, passed away on Tuesday, August 15, 2017 at Silver Bluff Nursing Home. A native of Buncombe County, she was the daughter of the late John Miller and Margaret Penley Miller. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Gordon Bronson Worley; a son, Bill Worley;...
James Messer, Jr.
Aug 15, 2017
Waynesville, James Harrison "Bee" Messer, Jr., age, 82, passed away on Tuesday August 15, 2017 at Memorial Mission Hospital. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, he was the son of the late James Harrison Messer, Sr. and Printha Ann Johnson. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by five brothers, Earnest, Oscar,...
Vera Freeman
Aug 14, 2017
Waynesville - Vera Jeanette Freeman, age 65, passed away on Monday, August 14, 2017 at her residence. A native of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Sam and Annie Lee Freeman. Vera was a member of the United States Air Force and was employed by the Waynesville Police Department. She is survived by one...
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