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.
Charles Inman
Oct 12, 2016
Charles Doran Inman, 76, of Waynesville, passed away at home on Wednesday, October 12, 2016. A native of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Theodore Bryson Inman and Nora Fleet Rhinehardt Inman. He was a kind, gentle, loving man that was always very independent and wanted to take care of everyone. He cared for all animals,...
Sally Derrick
Oct 9, 2016
Waynesville, Sally Marie Woodall Derrick, 81, of Balsam View Drive, passed away on Sunday, October 9, 2016 at The Homestead. Sally was born in Jackson County and was the daughter of the late Johnny William and Elsie Smathers Woodall. She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Joy Woods, a half-sister, Louise Stiwinter; and Walter Newman...
Connie Hiatt
Oct 9, 2016
Maggie Valley, Connie Hiatt, 86, passed away on Sunday, October 9, 2016 at The Homestead. Connie was born in Jacksonville, Florida and had resided in Haywood County since 1996. She was the daughter of the late C.B. and Ruby Pittman Van Landingham. Connie had a passion in her younger years for cooking, owning a restaurant in New...
Alina Hernandez
Oct 7, 2016
Alina Hernandez, 44, of Asheville, passed away on Friday, October 7, 2016. She was born in Havana, Cuba to Pedro Hernandez Reyes and Zaida De Hombre Oliva. Alina is survived by her mother, Zaida de Hombre Oliva; sister, Dailin; aunts, Pilar Oliva and Maria Teresa; 2 nephews and many friends. She was well known as "Cachita", a character in...
Marie Gentry
Oct 6, 2016
Spring Creek, Betty "Marie" Surrett Gentry, 76, passed away on Thursday, October 6, 2016 at Haywood Regional Medical Center. A native of Madison County, a dedicated member of Lusk Chapel Baptist Church, she was the daughter of the late Q.T. Surrett and Rachel Hipps Surrett. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her...
Pamela Ledford
Oct 5, 2016
Clyde, Pamela Shree Ledford, age 36, passed away on Wednesday, October 5, 2016. Pamela Shree was born in Haywood County, the daughter of Gerald Ledford and the late Gwendolyn Hooper Ledford and was preceded in death by a sister, Tina May Haynes. She was a waitress at Rendezvous and a member of Belmont Baptist Church. Pamela loved...
Smsgt Young
Oct 5, 2016
"1932-2016" Clyde – SMSgt (Ret) Benny Young, age 84, passed away on Wednesday , October 5, 2016 at CarePartners Solace Center in Asheville. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, he was the son of Lyda Columbus and Mamie Elizabeth Smith Young. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers and...
Wilma Rathbone
Oct 4, 2016
Waynesville, Wilma Mae Cagle Rathbone, 88, of Westwood Circle, passed away on Tuesday, October 4, 2016 at Smoky Mountain Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Born in Haywood County, she had also resided in Fredericksburg, Virginia for 13 years. She was the daughter of the late Odell and Effie Elizabeth Hunter Cagle and was also preceded in death by...
Martha Graves
Oct 2, 2016
"Cherished Mother & Grandmother" Clyde – Martha Yeomans Graves, 75, passed away on Sunday, October 2, 2016 at Aston Park Healthcare. A native of Hamilton County, Ohio, she was a daughter of the late Myers Francis and Wilma Cox Yeomans. To know Martha was to love her. She was a very professional yet kind and selfless woman...
Dorothy Worley
Oct 1, 2016
In Loving Memory Canton – Dorothy McIntyre Worley, age 86, passed away on Saturday, October 1, 2016 at CarePartners Solace Center in Asheville. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Myrtle McIntyre Valentine. In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by her husband, William Clyde Worley,...
Lonnie Higgins, Sr.
Sep 28, 2016
Waynesville, Lonnie Frank Higgins Sr., 81, of Cannon Road, passed away on Wednesday, September 28, 2016. Lonnie was the son of the late Herbert and Cornelia King Higgins and was also preceded in death by a sister, Louise Reid. He proudly served in the US Army. Lonnie was of the Baptist faith and enjoyed farming. Lonnie is...
Lawrence Harvey
Sep 28, 2016
Waynesville, Lawrence Donald �Don" Harvey, age 72, passed away on Wednesday, September 28, 2016 at Haywood Regional Medical Center after a long and courageous battle. He is now free from pain and is at peace with our Heavenly Father. A native of Okeechobee, Florida, he is the son of the late Larue and Kate Harvey. Don spent...
Reginald Cooke
Sep 27, 2016
Asheville, Reverend Reginald James Cooke, age 85, passed away on Tuesday, September 27, 2016 at Givens Health Care Center. A native of Catawba County he was son of the late Fred and Della Foster Cooke. He was also preceded in death by his wife Carolyn Wilkinson Cooke who died in 2010. Reggie served as a District Superintendent...
Flora Burress
Sep 26, 2016
"Loved By All" Canton – Flora Pitts Johnson Burress, 100, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, September 26, 2016 at Silver Bluff Nursing Home. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, she was a daughter of the late William Pine and Bertha Guy Pitts. In addition to her parents,...
William Mills
Sep 26, 2016
Waynesville, William Louie Mills, 84, of Club Knoll Avenue, passed away on Monday, September 26, 2016 at The Homestead. A native of Haywood County, he was the son of the late William and Mable Mitchell Mills. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Harold Mills; a sister, Mattie Jones; grandsons, Ethan Mills and Justin Hand;...
Joan Hill
Sep 22, 2016
Clyde, Joan Rose Hill, 74, of Liner Creek Road, passed away on Thursday, September 22, 2016 at Silver Bluff Village. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late John Howell Rose, Jr. and Maude Hannah Rose and was also preceded in death by her step-father, Paul Howell. Joan was a...
Billy Keller
Sep 21, 2016
Waynesville, Billy Ray "Jack" Keller, Sr., 76, passed away on Wednesday, September 21, 2016 at St. Joseph Hospital. A native of Kannapolis, NC, he was the son of the late Albert George and Helen Plyler Keller. He was also preceded in death by a daughter, Barbara Herrarah and a brother, Cecil George Keller. Jack owned Keller Cooling...
Martha Ferguson
Sep 21, 2016
Fines Creek Community, Martha Fleming Ferguson, age 67, passed away on Wednesday, September 21, 2016 at her residence. A native of Madison County, she was the daughter of the late Steve and Beulah Norwood Fleming. She was also preceded in death by two sisters, Betty McMahan and Linda Willett; two brothers, John and Bob Fleming. Martha worked...
Virginia Mell
Sep 20, 2016
Asheville, NC, Virginia Alice Black Mell, 93, passed away on Tuesday, September 20, 2016 at Givens Estate. A native of Anderson County, Texas and had resided in Haywood County for 20 years prior to moving to the Givens Estate ten years ago. She was the daughter of the late George Henry and Dora Alice Gaines Black and...
Martha Mccracken
Sep 19, 2016
"1927 - 2016" Candler – Martha McCracken, 88, passed away on Monday, September 19, 2016 at John F. Keever Solace Center in Asheville. A native of Buncombe County, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Lee and Lisa Peebles Morgan. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Thomas B....
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