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.
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...
Norman Anderson
Jan 6, 2017
Norman Roy Anderson, Sr., 81, of Asheville, passed away at home on Friday, January 6, 2017. He was born in Richmond, Long Island to the late Theodore Roy and Alpha Johansen Anderson. He was a generous, sentimental and charitable man and was one of the founding members of ABCCM and a volunteer with Habitat for Humanity. He loved playing...
James Shelton
Jan 5, 2017
James Roy Shelton, 65, of Candler, passed away on Thursday, January 5, 2017. A native of Asheville, he was the son of the late Paul Monroe and Nellie White Shelton. James loved restoring old cars, going to the Shades of the Past Rod Run every year, working in the yard and antiques. In addition to his parents, he was...
Howell Brown, Sr.
Jan 5, 2017
Clyde, Howell Caldwell Brown, Sr., age 84, passed away on Thursday, January 5, 2017 at his residence. Born in Haywood County, he was the son of the late Glenn and Mary Torrence Brown and was also preceded in death by a brother, Glenn Brown. He was a US Air Force veteran and retired from Dayco in 1996....
Tommy Caldwell
Jan 4, 2017
Maggie Valley, Thomas Albert "Tommy" Caldwell, age 81, passed away on Wednesday, January 4, 2017 at St. Joseph Hospital. A native of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Cash and Cora Rich Caldwell and was also preceded in death by a sister, Rosemary Evans and a brother, Manzie Calwell. Tommy proudly served in the...
J. West, Jr.
Jan 4, 2017
"1940 – 2017" Canton – John Marvin West, Jr., 76, of the Beaverdam community, passed away on Wednesday, January 4, 2017 at Maggie Valley Nursing & Rehabilitation. A native of Haywood County, he was a son of the late John Marvin, Sr. and Edna Reno West. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by...
Billy Russell
Jan 4, 2017
Waynesville, Billy Vinson Russell, age 89, passed away on Wednesday, January 04, 2017 at Mission Hospital. A native of Haywood County he was the son of the late William Walter and Celia Massie Russell. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by two sisters, Florence Wilde and Ruth Caldwell; two brothers, Walter and Mark...
Ray James
Jan 4, 2017
"1943 – 2017" Clyde – Paris Ray James, 73, passed away on Wednesday, January 4, 2017 at his residence. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, he was a son of the late Paris E. and Amanda Lee Lindsey James. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Shirley Ann...
Susan Zachary
Jan 3, 2017
Manchester, Michigan, Susan Gail Zachary, age 62, passed away on Tuesday, January 3, 2017. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 11, 2017 at East LaPorte Grace Community Church. Burial will follow at East LaPorte Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1:00 until 3:00 p.m. at the church. In lieu of flowers,...
Blanche Norris
Jan 2, 2017
"Loving Mother & Mamaw" Canton – Blanche Lorraine Bolden Norris, 82, passed away on Monday, January 2, 2017 at Silver Bluff Nursing Home. A native of Haywood County, she was a daughter of Dillie and Gussie Day Bolden. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ned Norris, who died in 2003;...
Marvin Parham
Jan 1, 2017
"1945 – 2017" Candler – Marvin Baxter Parham, 71, passed away on Sunday, January 01, 2017 at St. Joseph Campus of Mission Hospitals. A native of Buncombe County, he was a son of the late Ray and Ethel Reece Parham. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Joe Parham; and one...
Roy Ledbetter
Jan 1, 2017
"Papaw" Waynesville – Roy H. Ledbetter, 82, of the Inman Branch Community, passed away on Sunday, January 1, 2017 at Silver Bluff Nursing Home. A native of Haywood County, he was a son of the late Jonathan P. and Allie Chambers Ledbetter. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Joann Rogers...
Monica Crowe
Dec 31, 2016
Monica Taylor Crowe, 54, passed away on Saturday, December 31, 2016 at The Elizabeth House in Flat Rock. Monica was born at Fort Benning, Georgia, and was a life-long resident of Buncombe County. She was a daughter of the late James and Lorna Jane Norris Taylor. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by...
Barbara Bolden
Dec 29, 2016
"1938 – 2016" Canton – Barbara "Chid" Carswell Bolden, 78, passed away on Thursday, December 29, 2016 in Annville, Pennsylvania. A native of Haywood County, she was a daughter of the late Marvin and Pearl Duckett. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Lucille Elkins. Barbara worked the farm with her...
William Henson
Dec 29, 2016
Canton – William Floyd "Bill" Henson, age 90, passed away on Thursday, December 29, 2016 at Silver Bluff Nursing Home. A native of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Allen and Ollie Parris Henson. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife, of 64 years, Edith West Henson;...
Lynda Hill
Dec 27, 2016
"1949 – 2016" Canton – Lynda Lorraine Bryson Hill, 67, passed away on Tuesday, December 27, 2016. A native of Haywood County, she was a daughter of the late George and Gladys Rathbone Bryson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Fred E. Hill, who died in 2009. She is survived...
Robert Carver
Dec 27, 2016
Maggie Valley, Robert Lee "RL" Carver, 74, passed away on Tuesday, December 27, 2016 at his home. A native of Haywood County he was the son of the late Dewey and Grace Craig Carver. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a sister, Patsy Wyatt and a brother, Allen Ray Carver. He was...
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