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.
Lucas Crawford
Apr 13, 2017
Waynesville, Lucas Anthony Crawford, age 34, passed away on Thursday, April 13, 2017 at Memorial Mission Hospital. A native of Haywood County, he was the son of Stephen Lee and Phyllis Noland Crawford. At the time of his death he lived in Asheville and was a student at AB Technical College. Lucas had a love of life...
James Ruff
Apr 12, 2017
Clyde, James Douglas Ruff (Jim), age 77, born in Waynesville, North Carolina underwent a change of address on Wednesday, April 12, 2017 when he left his temporary earthly home for his eternal Heavenly Home. He was the son of the late John Henry and Ruth Underwood Ruff. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death...
Mary Wright
Apr 12, 2017
"In Loving Memory" Canton – Mary Lou McClure Wright, 85, passed away Wednesday, April 12, 2017 at CarePartners Hospice Solace Center in Asheville. A native of Haywood County, she was a daughter of the late William Lee and Dora Green McClure. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Wright, who...
Lucille Heron
Apr 11, 2017
"Very Special Lady" Canton – Alice Lucille Dills Inman Heron, 85, passed away April 11, 2017 at her residence in the East Fork community. A native of Jackson County, she was a daughter of the late Herbert Warren and Laura Ann Gibson Dills. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband,...
George Conner, Jr.
Apr 10, 2017
Durham, George Edward Conner, Jr., age 33, passed away on Monday, April 10, 2017 at Duke University Medical Center. A native of Buncombe County he was the son of George Edward Conner and Nancy Morris. George was preceded in death by his paternal grandmother, Betty Jean Conner. George had the most beautiful smile that was full of...
Carol Booker
Apr 10, 2017
Waynesville, Carol Lee Booker, age 85, passed away on Monday, April 10, 2017 at Haywood Regional Medical Center. A native of Lee County, Florida and a resident of Haywood County since 1989. Carol lived her early years in Lakeland, Florida and had many friends and relatives there. She was the daughter of the late Russell Powell and...
Sarah Ledford
Apr 10, 2017
Waynesville, Sarah Grasty Ledford, 94, passed away on Monday, April 10, 2017 at Silver Bluff Nursing Home. A native of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Hobert and Maggie Messer Grasty. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Rowe Ledford, who died in 1986; her sons, Jerry and...
Rose Ambrosini
Apr 10, 2017
Canton, Rose Grace Ferrara Ambrosini, age 93, passed away on Monday, April 10, 2017 at The Homestead. A native of New York, New York, she was the daughter of the late John and Concetta Cutroni Ferrara. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Ambrosini, who died in 1995; three sisters...
Charles Gidney, Jr.
Apr 8, 2017
Charles Weldon Gidney, Jr. "1926 – 2017" Candler - Charles Weldon Gidney, Jr., 90, son of Charles Weldon and Margaret Davis Gidney of Canton, passed away April 8, 2017 at Pisgah Valley Retirement Community. He had been a resident there for a number of years. He was father to three children: Mark Gidney and his wife, Julia,...
Nina Small
Apr 6, 2017
Waynesville, Nina Sapp Small, age 85, passed away on Thursday, April 6, 2017 at her residence surrounded by family. A native of Chatham County, Georgia she was the daughter of the late James Daniel and Mary Crapse Sapp. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas I. Small, who passed away...
Claude Setzer
Apr 6, 2017
CLAUDE E. "GENE" SETZER "Loving Husband, Father and Grandfather" Waynesville, Claude Eugene Setzer., of Oxner Cove Road, passed away on Thursday, April 6, 2017 at his home. A native of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Ellis Rufus and Rose Lee Edwards Setzer and was also preceded in death by many brothers and sisters....
Virgil Mathews
Apr 5, 2017
Waynesville, Virgil Monroe Mathews, age 81, passed away on Wednesday, April 5, 2017 at Silver Bluff Nursing Home. A native of Swain County, he was the son of the late Hillard and Grace Trippett Mathews. He was also preceded in death by his wife's, Patsy Mathews and Barbara Cook Mathews; sister, Hilda Mathews; two brothers, Alvin and...
Ted Stamey
Apr 4, 2017
Canton - Ted Russell Stamey, age76, passed away on Tuesday, April 4, 2017 at the VA Medical Center in Asheville. A native of Buncombe County, he was the son of the late Fred and Alma Wilson Stamey. He was also preceded in death by a daughter, Tammy Ramirez, who died in 2003. He was a US Navy...
Clyde Barnes
Apr 3, 2017
Canton – Clyde Edward Barnes, 70, passed away on Monday. Clyde was a native of Lawrence County, South Carolina and was the son of the late Frank and Mae Bell Sellers Barnes. He is survived by two sisters, Joyce Ann Bell and Edna Mae Smith; and four brothers, J.R., Dale, Jerry and Arthur Barnes. A graveside service...
Voy Franklin
Apr 2, 2017
Waynesville, Voy F. Franklin, age 89, passed away on Sunday, April 2, 2017 at Haywood Lodge and Retirement Center. A native of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late, Dewey and Dorothy Browning Franklin. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Grover Franklin died in 1972; son, Troy Franklin;...
Caroline Greene
Apr 2, 2017
Waynesville, Caroline Marie Eubank Greene of Waynesville, age 48, went to be with the Lord, peacefully on Sunday, April 2, 2017. Born in Petersburg, Virginia and raised in Florida, she was the daughter of Kieth Godshalk and Toni LaPierre. She brightened the lives of many as the manager of Peppertree Resort, in Maggie Valley. Caroline lived an...
Larry Hoglen
Apr 2, 2017
Larry H. Hoglen Candler – Larry Harrel Hoglen , age 67, passed away on Sunday, April 2, 2017 at the VA Center in Asheville. A native of Buncombe County, he was the son of the late Harrel and Willadean Hoglen. He was also preceded in death by a son, Bradley Hoglen. He was a Vietnam veteran in...
Regina Arnold
Mar 31, 2017
Waynesville, Regina W. Arnold, 95, passed away on Friday, March 31, 2017 at The Laurels of Hendersonville, North Carolina, surrounded by people who loved her. A native of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Deloyd and Tempa Johnson Welch. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, James Clifton...
Keith Nyland
Mar 31, 2017
Waynesville, Keith Ryan Nyland, 75, passed away peacefully after complications from a heart attack on Friday, March 31, 2017; surrounded by family and friends. Keith was born in Cleveland, Ohio to Russell and Alberta Nyland on May 5, 1941. Music travel and history were Keith's longtime loves. He shared music and comedy acts with his friends, and...
Betsy Russell
Mar 30, 2017
Maggie Valley, Betsy Ann Russell, age 73, passed away on Thursday, March 30, 2017 at The Homestead. A native of Harnett County, she was the daughter of the late Kermit and Clara Mae Smith Cotten. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James Russell, who died in 2012; one sister, Frances...
Subscribe
To Email Notifications
Subscribe to receive an email when we add new obituaries to our website. Your email will not be used for any other purpose and will not be shared. You may unsubscribe at any time.
365 Days of Grief Support
Sign up for one year of grief messages designed to offer hope and healing during difficult first year after a loss
Sign up for one year of grief messages designed to offer hope and healing during difficult first year after a loss
