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.
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...
Valerie Gandy
Mar 28, 2017
Valerie Mathosian Gandy, 60, passed away on March 28, 2017 in Asheville, NC. She was born to George Mathosian, a WWII veteran, and Margaret Conrad in Amityville, NY on May 18, 1956 in the front seat of a 1939 Studebaker Commander en route to the hospital. She spent her early years in Levitttown and Kings Park, NY and would...
Rickey Whitaker
Mar 27, 2017
Rickey Dennis Whitaker, 57, of Camden died on March 27, 2017 at home after a battle with cancer. Rickey was born in Bossier, Louisiana to Katherine and Kenneth Whitaker and was baptized at the First Baptist Church. He was a 1977 graduate of Dover High School. He was married to his wife of 23 years in 1982 at the...
Hazel Robertson
Mar 26, 2017
Canton – Hazel Blanche Franklin Robertson, passed away on Sunday, March 26, 2017. A native of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Hardy and Louise Franklin In addition to her husband and parents, Hazel was preceded in death by her son, Merrill Robertson, and siblings, Dare F. McClure, and Charles and Cash Franklin. Hazel...
Helen Shell
Mar 25, 2017
Lake Junaluska, Helen Knarr Thurmond Whiting Shell, age 89, formerly of Lake Junaluska, passed away on Saturday, March 25, 2017 at McKendree Village in Hermitage, Tennessee. Mrs. Shell was born on March 6, 1928 in Henderson, Kentucky to her parents the late William F. "Bill" and Edith Nunn Knarr. In addition to her parents, she was preceded...
Clarence Burrell
Mar 24, 2017
Clarence William Burrell, 91, was promoted to his eternal home on March 24, 2017. He was born on May 1, 1925 and was preceded in death by his wife of 66 years, Doris Burnette Burrell, his parents, John Hugh Burrell & Mary Sawyer Burrell, four brothers and three sisters. Mr. Burrell was a tireless servant of God,...
Florence Evans
Mar 23, 2017
Waynesville, Florence Modella Sutton Evans, age 87, passed away on Thursday, March 23, 2017 at Maggie Valley Nursing Home & Rehabilitation. A native of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Joe and Nancy Messer Sutton. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James E. Evans, who died in...
Samuel Teague, Jr.
Mar 22, 2017
Waynesville, Samuel Everett Teague, Jr., 94, passed away on Wednesday, March 22, 2017 at his residence in Waynesville, North Carolina. He was born in Apalachicola, Florida on November 21, 1922 and is the son of Samuel E. Teague Sr. and Mabel Fowler Teague. Mr. Teague moved to Waynesville when he retired in 1985. For many years, he...
Carol Hall-Fisgus
Mar 22, 2017
Carol Hall-Fisgus, 77, of Candler, passed away on Wednesday, March 22, 2017. She was born in Asheville on March 24, 1939 to the late Hoyte Moore Smith and Myrtle Dillingham Smith. Carol was a member of Oak Forest Presbyterian Church and had been an educator in the Buncombe County School System for over 30 years. After her retirement, she...
Hilda Russell
Mar 22, 2017
Canton, Hilda Grasty Russell, age 83, passed away on Wednesday, March 22, 2017 at Memorial Mission Hospital. A native of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Hobert and Maggie Messer Grasty. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Joe Russell, who died in 1995; a sister, Martha Boring; and a brother, James...
Edward Ford
Mar 22, 2017
Clyde, Edward Charles "Buddy" Ford, age 88, passed away on Wednesday, March 22, 2017 at Silver Bluff Nursing Home. A native of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Ott and Lyda Medford Ford. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by three sisters, Virginia Ford, Wilma Ford and Eloise Bumgardner. Buddy...
Jean Millwood
Mar 21, 2017
Waynesville, Emma Jean Millwood, 80, passed away on Tuesday, March 21, 2017 at Smoky Mountain Health & Rehabilitation Center. A native of Jackson County, she was the daughter of the late Jhonnie and Ivlee Messer. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Charles Millwood who died in 2015; an infant son, Richard Dewayne Millwood. Jean...
Gary Smith
Mar 21, 2017
"Loving Husband, Father and Friend" Clyde – Gary Lee Smith, age 67, passed away on Tuesday, March 21, 2017 at his residence. A native of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Robert and Gladys Scott Smith. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his daughter, Brandy Smith, who passed...
Elizabeth Pantas
Mar 21, 2017
Elizabeth Lee Slawter Pantas, age 73, died peacefully on the beautiful spring morning of March 21, 2017, after a long battle with cancer. She was surrounded by family at her Fairview home, in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains just outside of Asheville, NC. Born on March 16, 1944, in Winston-Salem, NC, Elizabeth was the daughter of Hazel Elizabeth Newman...
Joseph Royer
Mar 21, 2017
Clyde, Joseph "Joe" H. Royer, 85, of Susie Noland Road, entered the presence of his Lord on Tuesday, March 21, 2017 at his residence. Born in Buncombe County, he was the son of the late Harry and Lillian Dell Seniff Royer. He was also preceded in death by three sisters, Martha Roberson, Alice Plemmons and Betty Dutcher;...
Joann York
Mar 20, 2017
"In Loving Memory" Canton – JoAnn Sharpe York, age 86, passed away on Monday, March 20, 2017 at Silver Bluff Nursing Home. A native of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Dumont and Jessie Miller Sharpe. JoAnn was a member of Canton First United Methodist Church. She is survived by a daughter, Karen York...
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