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.
Ethel Ray
Oct 29, 2016
Burlington/Waynesville, Ethel Lottie Caroline Messer Ray, 88, passed away on Saturday, October 29, 2016 at Hospice and Palliative Care Center in Burlington. A native of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Glen and Burr Leatherwood Messer. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Harry Ray who died in 1989; two grandchildren, Brett...
Noah Parris
Oct 27, 2016
Noah Mitchell Parris, 88, of Marshall, passed away on Thursday, October 27, 2016. He was born in Polk County, SC to the late Callin and Vennie Steadman Parris. Noah served in the US Navy during World War II and Korea and was a member of VFW Post 891. He loved fox hunting and his foxhounds. In addition to his...
Vanessa Becker
Oct 27, 2016
Waynesville, Vanessa Jean Abel Becker, 74, passed away on Thursday, October 27, 2016 at Memorial Mission Hospital Born in Scott City, Kansas, May 20, 1942, Vanessa was the daughter of the late Colonel (Ret) Stewart W. and Virginia Abel of Roseville, California. She was also preceded in death by a brother Mickey Abel. Vanessa graduated from Fayetteville...
Michael Austin
Oct 25, 2016
"Will be missed by all" Candler – Michael "Mickey" Steven Austin, 70, passed away peacefully after fighting a brave and courageous battle on Tuesday, October 25, 2016. A resident of Candler for the majority of his life, he was a son of the late Leland Sylvester and Grace Margaret Lance Austin. In addition to his parents, he...
Mildred Henderson
Oct 23, 2016
Mildred Hart Williamson Henderson, widow of Ermine Boles Henderson, Sr. died on October 23, 2016. Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 30, 2016 at St. Mary of the Hills Episcopal Church, Blowing Rock, North Carolina. A memorial service and interment will be at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 27, 2016 at Calvary Episcopal...
Linwood Cordray
Oct 22, 2016
Waynesville, Linwood Verne Cordray, 64, resident of Duluth, Georgia and formerly of Waynesville, passed away on October 22, 2016 at Emory Johns Creek, Georgia. He was diagnosed only days earlier with metastatic renal cell carcinoma. Linwood, also known as "Buzz", was the son of the late Henry and Gentry Cordray of Charleston, South Carolina. He is survived...
Ben Hannah
Oct 21, 2016
Waynesville, Ben Hannah, 75, of JF Morris Circle, passed away on Friday, October 21, 2016 at his residence. A native of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Norman Manson and Burr Conard Hannah and was also preceded in death by his wife, Sherri Price Hannah, who died in 2006; a son, Norman Ben Hannah,...
Celia Medford
Oct 20, 2016
Lake Junaluska, Celia Ann Smith Medford, age 77, passed away on Thursday, October 20, 2016 at The Homestead. A native of New Hanover County, North Carolina, she was the daughter of the late William Ramp and Virginia Dare Davis Smith. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Norma Reeves; seven brothers, William, Joseph, Tommy, Bobby,...
Samuel Hill
Oct 19, 2016
Waynesville, Samuel Roe "Brother" Hill, age 66, of Hill Farm Lane, passed away on Wednesday, October 19, 2016 at Vaughan Regional Medical Center in Selma, Alabama. A native of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Roe and Elizabeth Ruff Hill. Sam was a member of Green Valley Baptist Church. He retired from Norfork Southern...
Nettie Wykle
Oct 19, 2016
Nettie Davenport Wykle, 87, of Asheville, passed away on Wednesday, October 19, 2016. She was born in Clay County to the late Harvie and Addie Scroggs Davenport. Nettie worked for Ice Service in Asheville for many years. She loved working in her flower garden. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Garland Wykle;...
James Warren
Oct 18, 2016
"Loving Husband, Father, & Grandfather" Waynesville – James Earl Warren, 68, of the Bethel Community, passed away on Tuesday, October 18, 2016 at Haywood Regional Medical Center. James was born in Haywood County and was a son of the late James Robert and Edna Virginia Earley Warren. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death...
Shirley Rogers
Oct 17, 2016
"1953 – 2016" Asheville – Shirley Rogers, 63, was called to her eternal home in heaven, on Monday, October 17, 2016 at CarePartners Hospice Solace Center. A native of Buncombe County, she was a daughter of the late Vernie David and Carrie Edith Pack Wright. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her...
Connie Price
Oct 17, 2016
Waynesville, Connie Mae Price, 87, of Crabtree Road, went to be with the Lord on Monday, October 17, 2016 at Smoky Mountain Health and Rehabilitation Center. Connie was born in Haywood County. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clay Price, who died in 1972; her mother, Pearl Caldwell; a sister, Lillie Mae Carroll; and two...
Marvin Sutton
Oct 16, 2016
Maggie Valley, Marvin James Sutton, age 86, of Maggie Valley, North Carolina and Clermont, Florida went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, October 16, 2016 at his home in Clermont. Marvin was born on May 23 1930. He and his wife of 67 years, Marie, were both native and longtime residents of Maggie...
Birdie Powell
Oct 15, 2016
"Godly Mother" Canton – Birdie Wood Powell, age 87, of the the Cruso Community, passed away on Saturday, October 15, 2016 at her residence. A native of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Seth Crawford and Grace Rogers Wood. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Hayes...
Gregory Warren
Oct 15, 2016
Gregory Dean Warren, 59, of Candler, went home to the Lord on Saturday, October 15, 2016. He was born in the mountains of Asheville, the son of Buddy and Marcella Dills Warren. Dean loved being a mountain man, spending time outdoors with his family whether hunting or fishing was a blessing. His power of prayer was a calling from...
Jalaya Robertson
Oct 15, 2016
Waynesville, JaLaya MaryJo Robertson, passed away peacefully in her parent's arms on Saturday, October 15, 2016 at Mission Hospital. JaLaya was the infant daughter of Dustin Robertson and Kesha Gentry. She is survived by maternal grandmother, Carrie Clark and step grandfather, Miguel Rodriguez; maternal grandfather, Russell Gentry; paternal grandparents, Brandi and Ricky Carver; paternal great-grandmother, Brenda Lynd;...
Max Mathews
Oct 15, 2016
"1929-2016" Clyde – Charles Maxwell "Max" Mathews, age 87, passed away on Saturday, October 15, 2016 at The Homestead. A native of Haywood County, he was the son of the late C.K. and Bertha Reed Mathews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Anna Lee Murr Mathews, who died in 1989;...
John Chattaway
Oct 14, 2016
Balsam/Sarasota, John Sewell "Sam" Chattaway, age 79, passed away on Friday, October 14, 2016 at St. Joseph's Hospital. A native of New London, Connecticut, he was the son of the late John Thurland and Blanche Trimmer Chattaway. He was also preceded in death by one sister, Gloria Montano. As fate would have it, Sam met the love...
Harriet Jimison
Oct 13, 2016
"Beloved Wife, Mother & Grandmother" Canton – Harriet Killian Jimison, 74, passed away on Thursday, October 13, 2016 at her residence. A native of Haywood County, she was a daughter of the late Thomas and Mattie Knight Killian. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Dorothy Edwards. Harriet was an excellent...
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