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.
Ola Franklin
Jan 23, 2017
Waynesville, Ola Jane "Butch" Franklin, age 96, passed away on Monday, January 23, 2017 at Charleston Healthcare in Danville, Kentucky. A native of Anderson, South Carolina, she was the daughter of the late James Thomas Austin McHugh and Elizabeth Lunsford Landreth. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by her husband, William Odell...
Henry Osborne, Jr.
Jan 22, 2017
Waynesville, Henry Blount Osborne, Jr., 88, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Sunday, January 22, 2017 at his home. A native of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Dr. Henry Blount Osborne and Maude Nelson Osborne and was preceded in death by a son, Randall Osborne, who died in 2010 and two infant...
Monroe Miller
Jan 20, 2017
Waynesville, Monroe Albert Miller, age 95, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, January 20, 2017. A native of Yoakum, Texas he was the son of the late Monroe and Edith Praeger Miller. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Margaret Keneally "Peg" Miller, who died in...
Jennie Mills
Jan 20, 2017
Orange, Texas, Jennie Mae Huskey Mills, age 84, passed away on Friday, January 20, 2017. Jennie was born in Ravensford, North Carolina, she was the daughter of the late William Anderson and Vernia B. Huskey. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Harold Wayne Mills, who died in 1994. Jennie graduated from Bethel High School,...
Richard Crowder Sr.
Jan 19, 2017
Asheville, Reverend Richard Joseph Crowder, Sr., peacefully entered eternal life on January 19 with the family he had loved and nurtured gathered around him. He was 87 years old. Coherent until his last moments, he offered words of blessing, comfort, humor and faith to those surrounding him. Richard was born and raised in High Point, North Carolina....
Freddie Alexander, Jr.
Jan 18, 2017
"1941 – 2017" Canton - Freddie Alexander, Jr., 75, of the Dutch Cove Community, passed away on January 18, 2017 at his residence. Funeral service will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, January 21, 2017 in the Canton Chapel of Wells Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 1:00 until 1:30 p.m. prior to the...
Dorothy Francis
Jan 17, 2017
Waynesville, Dorothy Virginia "Dot" Francis, age 83, passed away on Tuesday, January 17, 2017 at The Homestead. A native of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Dewey Vane and Ella Mae Vaugh Francis. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by three sisters. Dorothy graduated Waynesville Township High School in 1951....
James Leatherwood, Jr.
Jan 16, 2017
Waynesville, James Horace Leatherwood, Jr., 95, passed away on Monday, January 16, 2017 at Maggie Valley Nursing Home & Rehab. A native of Haywood County, he was the son of the late James Horace and Mattie Franklin Leatherwood, Sr. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by two sisters and five brothers. He...
Bertie Soesbee
Jan 16, 2017
January 28, 1917—January 16, 2017 Canton - Bertie Jenkins Soesbee passed away on Monday, January 16, 2017 at Tennova Newport Convalescent Center in Newport, Tennessee. She was 12 days short of her 100th birthday. A native of Highlands, North Carolina, she spent most of her life in Canton where she and her late husband, Paul Soesbee, made...
Myrna Roberts
Jan 15, 2017
Waynesville, Myrna Eidson Roberts, 80, passed away on Sunday, January 15, 2017. Myrna grew up in Atlanta and graduated from Grady High School and later from LaGrange College. Myrna met her husband, Larry B. Roberts, at LaGrange College. Larry is a retired United Methodist minister. During their ministry, they served faithfully at numerous churches across South Georgia....
Londo Franklin
Jan 15, 2017
Waynesville, Londo Franklin, 87, passed away on Sunday, January 15, 2017 at Silver Bluff Rehabilitation Center. Born in Haywood County, he was the son of the late James and Frankie Sutton Franklin. He was preceded in death by his wife, Bertha Jane Franklin, who died in 2010; five sisters; and four brothers. Londo was a former employee...
Joseph Christopher
Jan 14, 2017
Waynesville, Joseph Francis Christopher, 88, of Waynesville passed away on Saturday, January 14, 2017, at The Homestead. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Helen Rose Christopher; daughter, Tracey Christopher; special niece, Patricia Christopher, of Sebring, Florida; and several nieces and nephews. Graveside memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, January 16,...
Doris Kepley
Jan 13, 2017
Waynesville, Doris Kepley, 82, passed away on Friday, January 13, 2017 in Easley, South Carolina where she has lived for the past few years. Born in Macon County, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Myrtle Moore Young. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Fred Kepley, who died...
Hazel Berg
Jan 12, 2017
Waynesville, Hazel Marie Foster Berg, 86, passed away on Thursday, January 12, 2017 at The Homestead. A native of Hot Springs, Arkansas she was the daughter of the late Cecil and Elsie Irene Myers Foster. In addition to her parents she is also preceded in death by her husband, Bert K. Berg, who died in 1988; daughter,...
Elsie Haynes
Jan 10, 2017
Waynesville, Elsie Fullbright Haynes, age 96, passed away on Tuesday, January 10, 2017 at Maggie Valley Nursing Home & Rehabilitation. A native of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Jess Spurgeon and Rachel McClure Fullbright. She was also preceded in death by a sister and brother-in-law, Sarah and Lawrence Parker; brother and sister-in-law, Jack...
Bryan Barnett
Jan 10, 2017
Weaverville, Sammy Bryan Barnett, 48, passed away on Tuesday, January 10, 2017 at his home. A native of Haywood County, he was a resident of Weaverville. He was the son of Sam and Jane Hunter Barnett. Bryan was a graduate of Tuscola High School and attended North Carolina State University and was also a graduate of Haywood...
Sarah Hall
Jan 9, 2017
"In Loving Memory" Canton – Sarah Lee Rice Hall, 85, passed away on Monday, January 9, 2017 at the Homestead. She was born in Canton where she spent her formative years. Sarah was preceded in death by her husband, Henry S. Hall, who died in 1986; parents, Fred H. and Bula Carver Rice; sisters, Joan Rice and...
Ina Ray
Jan 8, 2017
Ina Ray, 76, of Candler is now rejoicing in Heaven with her Savior, Jesus Christ, her husband Jim Ray, along with her mom Aileen Brown, dad Alonzo Brown, and beloved brother Sam Brown. Ina's children, Tammie Wells, Lonnie Ray, Jimmy Ray and Crystal Lyons are praising the Lord for giving their mother the gift of eternal life, where she...
Max Yarborough
Jan 7, 2017
"1931 – 2016" Canton – Max Monroe Yarborough, 85, went to be with his Lord, on Saturday, January 7, 2017 at Cleveland Regional Medical Center in Shelby. A native of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Monroe and Fannie Messer Yarborough. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son-in-law,...
Joseph King
Jan 7, 2017
Waynesville, Joseph Stephen "Steve" King, age 52, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, January 7, 2017 at Haywood Regional Medical Center. Steve was born in Alamance County to Joseph Kermit and Marjorie Elizabeth Broadway King. He grew up in the Burlington area and graduated from Walter M. Williams High School. Following graduation he joined the United States Navy...
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