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.
Aline Hampton
Aug 12, 2017
Waynesville, Aline Lillian Gaddy Hampton, 66, of Bonnies Lane, passed away on Saturday, August 12, 2017 Memorial Mission Hospital. A native of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Boyd William and Vina Lee Palmer Gaddy and was also preceded in death by her husband, Randy Hampton, who died in 2008. Aline is survived by...
Danielle Ashe
Aug 10, 2017
"Beautiful Soul" Sylva - On Thursday, August 10, 2017, our precious daughter, Danielle "Dani" Elizabeth Ashe, 20, of Sylva, returned to heaven and is at peace with God following a brief stay at Mission Hospital in Asheville surrounded by family. Dani was born July 23, 1997, the daughter of Randy A. and Dana F. Ashe. She was...
Michael Huffman
Aug 9, 2017
"Loving Son, Brother & Outdoorsman" Michael Newman Huffman, age 26, passed away on Wednesday, August 9, 2017 at Mission Hospital. Michael was born and raised in Haywood County, graduating from Tuscola High School in 2009, employed by Evergreen Packaging and was a member at Woodland Baptist Church. The sweet and loving middle son of Roger and April...
Pansy Drake
Aug 8, 2017
Pansy "Veetis" Drake "1927 - 2017" Swannanoa - Pansy Veetis Drake, age 90, passed away on Tuesday, August 8, 2017 at the Asheville Health Care Center. She was the only daughter of the late Vestal Jay Drake and Ola Williams Drake. Veetis was a member of Good News Baptist Church in Candler. A graveside service will be...
Charles Blaylock
Aug 7, 2017
"1940 - 2017" Canton - Charles Burton Blaylock, 77, passed away on Monday, August 7, 2017 at The Homestead. A native of Haywood County, he was a son of the late Burton and Roberta Henson Blaylock. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Beryl Blaylock. Charles was the owner and operator...
Lucille Payne
Aug 7, 2017
"1922 - 2017" Candler - On the morning of August 7, 2017 Lucille Lilly Lovin Payne went home to rest in the arms of her Lord. She was born August 31, 1922 in Yancey County to Cleta Mae Dodd and Elzie Nathaniel Lovin, who predeceased her. She was also predeceased by three brothers - Ernest, Alvin, and...
Logan Rayburn
Aug 6, 2017
"1995 - 2017" Haywood County - Logan Anthony Rayburn, 22, passed away on Sunday, August 6, 2017. He was a son of Tony and Glenna Rayburn. Logan enjoyed being outdoors fishing and hunting, playing music, and riding his Kawasaki Vulcan Classic motorcycle. Logan was preceded in death by his papaw, James Stepp, Jr. In addition to his...
Bryan Fox
Aug 5, 2017
Asheville - Bryan Clay Fox, age 54, passed away on Saturday, August 5, 2017 at The Homestead in Clyde. A native of Haywood County, he was the son of the late J.D. Fox. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his brother, Christopher Fox. Bryan is survived by his mother, Sarah "Pug" Fox,...
A. Wilson
Aug 5, 2017
Canton - Arnold Keith Wilson, age 61, went to be with his Heavenly Father on Saturday, August 5, 2017 at his residence. A native of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Donald and Clara Wilson. His main loves were spending time with his grandchildren, hunting, fishing, camping, and his dogs, Molly, Cracker, and Sis....
Betty Dunham
Aug 5, 2017
West Palm Beach, Betty Walker Dunham, 91, passed away on Saturday, August 5, 2017 at her residence. Betty was born in the Fines Creek community. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank who died in 1985. Betty is survived by her children, Velma and Anna Dunham, Frank Dunham, III (Gail); sister, Nancy Cox (James); brother,...
George Mccracken
Aug 2, 2017
"Pops" Arden, N.C. - George Neil McCracken, 89, passed away August 2, 2017 at the Solace Center, Asheville, N.C. He was a native of Haywood County, and son of the late Kate and Goble McCracken. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Jack, Joe, and Lane McCracken and his grandson, Russell...
Leroy Owens
Aug 2, 2017
Waynesville, Leroy Owens, age 69, passed away on Wednesday, August 2, 2017 at his residence. A native of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Sig and Mattie Phillips Owens, in addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a Grandson, Hunter Uhl. Leroy was employed with Massie Furniture. Leroy's heart belonged to...
Frances Henry
Aug 1, 2017
Loving Mother and Grandmother Waynesville, Frances Avalon Stamey Henry, 91, passed away on Tuesday, August 1, 2017 at Autumn Care. A native of Haywood County she was the daughter of the late Dill and Nettie Moore Stamey. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Carl Henry who died in 1991; children,...
Billy Hyatt
Jul 31, 2017
Loving Husband, Father & Papaw Waynesville, Billy Lee Hyatt, age 81, passed away on Monday, July 31, 2017 at his residence. A native of Swain County, he was the son of the late Joseph Woodrow and Elsie Parris Hyatt. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Robert, Carroll and Tommy Hyatt....
Martha Mease
Jul 31, 2017
Martha Jean Mease "1933 - 2017" Canton - Martha Jean Cook Mease, 83, passed away on Monday, July 31, 2017 at Maggie Valley Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. A native of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Perry Herman and Elsie Catherine Henson Cook. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by...
Margaret Burnett
Jul 30, 2017
Waynesville, Margaret Ann Coulter Burnett, passed away on Sunday, July 30, 2017 at the J.F. Keever Solace Center in Asheville. A native of Walton, New York, she was a former resident of Vero Beach, Florida and had resided in Haywood County for the past 18 years. She was the daughter of the late Thomas and Elizabeth Hresko...
Florence Worley
Jul 28, 2017
"1921 - 2017" Dandridge, Tennessee - Florence Hall Worley, 95, passed away on Friday, July 28, 2017 at Jefferson Memorial Hospital in Jefferson City, Tennessee. A native of Haywood County, she was a daughter of the late Delone and Mallie Penland Hall. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Lee Roy...
Barbara Parks
Jul 27, 2017
Loving Mother and Grandmother Waynesville, Barbara Parks, 71, passed away on Thursday, July 27, 2017. A native of Queens, New York, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Helen Sullivan Powell. Barbara was very active in the foster grandparent program in Haywood County. She is survived by one daughter, Beth Stallers; a son, Brendon Parks;...
Frances Williams
Jul 25, 2017
Clyde, NC - Frances Caswell Williams, 64, passed away at home in Clyde on Tuesday, July 25, 2017 after a long battle with ovarian cancer. Born in West Chester, Pennsylvania on March 25, 1953, she was the daughter of M. Dean and Virginia Wilcox Caswell of Suffield, Connecticut. Frances spent most of her childhood in Suffield, Connecticut...
Roger Morgan
Jul 24, 2017
"1933 – 2017" Asheville – Roger Edward Morgan, 83, passed away on Monday, July 24, 2017 at Memorial Campus of Mission Hospitals. A native of Haywood County, he was a son of the late Levi Smathers Morgan and Willie Rogers Morgan. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Joanne Morgan. Roger...
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