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.

Aileen Cathey

Aileen Cathey

Mar 20, 2017

Waynesville, Aileen Fulbright Cathey, 84, passed away on Monday, March 20, 2017 at Haywood Lodge and Retirement. She was preceded in death by her parents, Hardy Talmadge and Polly Hicks Fulbright; her first husband, Burlin Queen; two brothers, James ad Floyd Fulbright; four sisters, Mary Jo Reeves, Ann Mason, Louise Franklin and Nellie Fulbright; and also an...

Doyle Warren

Doyle Warren

Mar 18, 2017

"Loving Husband, Father and Grandfather" Canton – Doyle Warren, age 78, passed away on Saturday, March 18, 2017 at CarePartners Hospice Solace Center in Asheville. A native of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Carl Miller Warren and Elsie Mae Inman Warren. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a...

Frankie Clark

Frankie Clark

Mar 17, 2017

In Loving Memory" Canton – Frankie Trull Clark age 73, passed away on Friday, March 17, 2017 at her residence. A native of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Vivian Gaddy Trull. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Donald Wayne Clark, who died in...

Donald Thompson

Donald Thompson

Mar 17, 2017

Waynesville, Donald Allen Thompson, 76, of Crawford Road, passed away on Friday, March 17, 2017 at his residence. A native of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Carl W. and Ann Cagle Thompson and was also preceded in death by a twin brother, Ronald Thompson. Donald was employed at Champion International for 40 years,...

Emmadean Davis

Emmadean Davis

Mar 17, 2017

Canton – Emmadean Ervin Davis, age 83, passed away on Friday, March 17, 2017 at her residence. A native of Monroe County, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Manis and Ella Mousier Ervin. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by twin sons, Jeff and Gary Davis. Emmadean enjoyed cooking, canning...

Myrtle Brackett

Myrtle Brackett

Mar 16, 2017

Lake Junaluska, Myrtle Brackett, 95, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 16, 2017 at Pigeon Valley Rest Home. A native of Jackson County, she was the daughter of the late Monroe and Annie Watson Cope. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Clinton Brackett, who died in 1995; a son Eugene...

Myrtle Brackett

Myrtle Brackett

Mar 16, 2017

Waynesville, Myrtle Brackett, 95, passed away on Thursday, March 16, 2017. Complete obituary and service information will be added as it becomes available.

Stephen Duncan

Stephen Duncan

Mar 15, 2017

Waynesville, Stephen Wade Duncan, 53, passed away on Wednesday, March 15, 2017 at his residence. A native of Haywood County, he is the son of Wade Duncan and the late Doris Marie Blanton Duncan. Steve is a member of Fairview Baptist Church and was self employed as a wood worker. He loved wood working and enjoyed spending...

Barbara Jackson

Barbara Jackson

Mar 15, 2017

Waynesville, Barbara S. Jackson, 72, died peacefully on Wednesday, March 15, 2017 at The Homestead. Barbara was the oldest daughter of David and Edith Stone. In her earlier years, Barbara was a banker and financial counselor. Barbara loved spring time. Many afternoons you could find her tending to her flower garden or her orchids. Her true passion...

Michael Price

Michael Price

Mar 14, 2017

Maggie Valley, Lieutenant Michael Scott "Goon" Price, age 45, passed away on Tuesday, March 14, 2017 following his courageous battle with cancer. He was surrounded by his family and friends at St. Joseph Hospital. Haywood County and the local region have lost a beloved and dedicated law enforcement officer who was a friend to all. His imposing...

Ella Murphy

Ella Murphy

Mar 14, 2017

Candler- Ella Mae Galloway Murphy, age 87, passed away on Tuesday, March 14, 2017 at The Oaks at Sweeten Creek. A native of Henderson County, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Lily Mae Galloway. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Vincent Ray Murphy, who passed away in...

Clarence Stuart

Clarence Stuart

Mar 13, 2017

Clarence McKinley Stuart, 81, of Asheville, passed away on Monday, March 13, 2017. A native of Buncombe County, he was the son of the late Walter James and Welzie Carr Stuart. He retired from American Enka. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothea Ann Mashburn Stuart and son, Douglas Stuart. He is...

Edith Brown

Edith Brown

Mar 13, 2017

Lake Junaluska—Edith Hayes Brown, 96, died on Monday, March 13, 2017 at her residence. Born in Lake Wales, Florida, on January 8, 1921, she was the daughter of the late Clifford Bartow Hayes and Beulah Sloan Hayes. She graduated from Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas, in 1940. She married the Rev. Robert Elmore Brown on October...

Cheryl Roten

Cheryl Roten

Mar 11, 2017

Waynesville, Cheryl Ann Ledford Roten, age 65, passed away on Saturday, March 11, 2017 at her residence. A native of Portsmouth New Hampshire, she was the daughter of the late Neal David and Gladys Emma Ricker Ledford. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Jack C. Roten; a daughter, Desiree Roten; and a brother, Neal...

Cheryl Roten

Cheryl Roten

Mar 11, 2017

Cheryl Ann Roten, passed away on Saturday, March 11, 2017. A complete obituary with service times will be added as soon as arrangements are complete.

Bernice Stamey

Bernice Stamey

Mar 10, 2017

Candler – Bernice Blaylock Stamey, 87, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 10, 2017 surrounded by her loving family. A native of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late John Pearson and Mary Burnette Blaylock. She was also preceded in death by a stepson, Gary Stamey; two brothers and eight sisters. Bernice was a member...

Joanna Jennings

Joanna Jennings

Mar 10, 2017

Waynesville, Joanna Clontz Jennings, 94, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 10, 2017 at Givens Estate in Asheville, North Carolina. Born May 16, 1922 to Inez Orr Clontz and W. Carl Clontz of Canton, North Carolina. She married the love of her life, James Cecil (J.C.) Jennings from Orangeburg, South Carolina, and they were married for 68...

John West, Jr.

John West, Jr.

Mar 10, 2017

Maggie Valley, John Edgar "Ed" West Jr., 75, passed away on Friday, March 10, 2017 at The Homestead. A native of Haywood County, he was the son of the late John Edgar and Edith Sharp West and was preceded in death by two sons, Bill and Rick Frizzell. He was a US Army veteran of the Vietnam...

Reverend Scott, Sr.

Reverend Scott, Sr.

Mar 7, 2017

Canton – Reverend Jack Millard Scott, Sr., age 88, of the North Hominy community passed away on his birthday, Tuesday, March 7, 2017 at Autumn Care of Waynesville. A native of Buncombe County, he was the son of the late Reverend Irvin Washington and Maude Roberts Scott. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in...

Jeannette Sweger

Jeannette Sweger

Mar 7, 2017

Canton, Jeannette May te Brake Sweger died on March 7, 2017 at Silver Bluff Village at the age of 93. She was the daughter of Henry Louis and Sadie Mary Wulfse te Brake who came to America from Dordrecht, Netherlands. Jeannette was born in Chicago on May 17, 1923, and lived in both the United States and...

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