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.
Ronnie Rathbone
Jul 23, 2016
"Loved By All" Leicester – Ronald Lee Rathbone, age 53, passed away on Saturday, July 23, 2016 at St. Joseph Campus in Asheville. A native of Haywood County, he was the son of the late James Ronald and Ora Mae Kuykendall Rathbone. He was also preceded in death by a brother, James Charles "Bimbo" Rathbone. He was...
George Mathosian
Jul 21, 2016
George J. Mathosian, Jr., 64, of Leicester, passed away at home on Thursday, July 21, 2016. He was born in Nassau County, NY, a son of the late George and Margaret Conrad Mathosian. George moved to Leicester years ago to become a "Mountain Man". He was a free spirit that loved music, hunting and his family. He is survived...
Dustin Wilkes
Jul 21, 2016
Waynesville, Dustin Colie Wilkes, age 26, passed away on Thursday, July 21, 2016. A native of Haywood County, he was the son of Martin Wilkes and Mary Jane Messer. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Robert and Frances Fie; and a cousin, Andrew Milligan. Dustin had a passion and gift for cooking. As a...
Vernon Medford
Jul 21, 2016
Waynesville, Vernon Burton "Beaver" Medford, age 79, passed away on Thursday, July 21, 2016 at Memorial Mission Hospital. A native of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Glenn Burton and Hazel Raines Medford. He was also preceded in death by his first wife, Jewel Medford who died in 2007; his son Rodney Medford who...
Rufus Kinsland
Jul 20, 2016
"Loving Husband, Father, & Grandfather" Canton – Rufus Carroll Kinsland, 87, passed away on Wednesday, July 20, 2016 at his residence. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, he was a son of the late John Hascue and Lois Evans Kinsland. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Patsy K....
Ethel Hatherlee
Jul 18, 2016
"1929 – 2016" Canton – Ethel Lee Brooks Hatherlee, 86, passed away on Monday, July 18, 2016 at Smoky Mountain Health & Rehabilitation Center. A native of Lee County, Virginia, she was a daughter of Calloway and Verna Liford Brooks. Ethel was a member of Mt. View Church of God. She is survived by a son, Gresham...
Mavis Henson
Jul 17, 2016
"1938 – 2016" Canton – Mavis Ann Henson, 78, passed away on Sunday, July 17, 2016 at The Homestead in Clyde. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, she was a daughter of the late Rufus Verlyn and Bessie Cordelia Wooten Henson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Weldon...
Ruth Taylor
Jul 16, 2016
"Gran" Canton – Ruth Murdock "Gran" Taylor, 91, of Skyline Drive, passed away on Saturday, July 16, 2016 at CarePartners Hospice Solace Center in Asheville. She was a daughter of the late William Ira and Betty Malone Murdock. Ruth was a native of Alamance County, but had lived most of her life in Haywood County. In addition...
Lura Mcelroy
Jul 16, 2016
Waynesville, Lura Mae Messer McElroy, age 90, passed away on Saturday, July 16, 2016 at Silver Bluff Nursing Home. A native of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Kaywood and Ida Mae Sutton Messer. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jerry William McElroy, who died in 1982; a son, Johnny McElroy; and...
Mabel Mehaffey
Jul 15, 2016
Waynesville, Mabel Louise Downs Mehaffey, age 84, of Pink Dogwood Lane, went to be with the Lord on Friday, July 15, 2016 at Autumn Care of Waynesville. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Woodrow and Lura Ray Downs. She was also preceded in death by her loving husband...
Tammy Rogers
Jul 11, 2016
Canton, Tammy Mae Rogers, age 44, passed away on Monday, July 11, 2016 at Memorial Mission Hospital. A native of Haywood County she was the daughter of the late Elmer Rogers and Diane Rogers Hall. She was also preceded in death by her step father, Terry Hall. Tammy was survived by numerous friends, cousins and one great-aunt....
Helen Nelson
Jul 11, 2016
Waynesville, Helen Settlemyre Nelson, 91, passed away on Monday, July 11, 2016 at Haywood Regional Medical Center. A native of Jackson County, she was the daughter of the late W. K. and Nellie Nations Settlemyre. She was also preceded in death by her husband Wiley Nelson, Jr. who died in 1987; and two sister's Betty Anthony and...
Floyd Fulbright
Jul 11, 2016
"1924 – 2016" Clyde – Floyd Fulbright, 92, passed away on Monday, July 11, 2016 at his home. A native of Haywood County, he was a son of the late Hardy Talmadge and Polly Hicks Fulbright. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Bobbie Bramlett Fulbright, who died in 1975; a...
Morris Brooks, Sr.
Jul 11, 2016
Morris Jackson "Jack" Brooks, Sr., 94, passed away on Sunday, July 10, 2016. Jack was born in Waynesville, North Carolina on May 18, 1922 to Frederick Stonewall and Ruth Eleanor Morris Brooks. He was raised in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Jack served in the Army in Europe during World War II. During the first part of the war, Jack...
Lyle Coffey
Jul 11, 2016
Waynesville, Lyle Welch Coffey, age 90, passed away on Monday, July 11, 2016 at his residence. Lyle was born in Swain County, son of the late Rufus Gamewell and Minnie Welch Coffey. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by siblings, Roby Coffey, Mabel A. Coffey, Helene Coffey, Ruth Coffey Rogers, J.C. Coffey and...
Jerry Whent
Jul 10, 2016
Canton - Gerald Harvey "Jerry" Whent, age 59, of Brookside Drive, passed away on Sunday, July 10, 2016 at his residence. Jerry was born in Terrace Bay, Ontario, Canada, he was the son of Rose Starnynki Whent of Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada and the late Gerald Thomas Whent. Jerry retired in 2014 from Borg Warner as...
Mary Kinsell
Jul 9, 2016
Crabtree, Mary Ellen Keiffer Kinsell, age 64, passed away suddenly on Saturday, July 9, 2016 with her husband, Jack by her side. Mary Ellen was a loving wife, and lifelong loyal friend to many. Mary Ellen cared deeply for animals and adopted many stray and homeless pets. A talented caregiver, she was a retired social worker for...
Arhetta Mcelroy
Jul 8, 2016
Clyde, Arhetta Stamey McElroy, age 80, passed away on Friday, July 8, 2016 at her residence. A native of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Mac McKinley and Belle Welch Stamey. She was also preceded in death by her husband Robert Donald McElroy; three brothers, T.A., J.B. and Mac Stamey, Jr. Arhetta retired from...
John Nerney
Jul 6, 2016
Waynesville, Dr. John Joseph Nerney, 72, died peacefully at his residence on Wednesday, July 6, 2016. John was born in Buffalo, New York, in 1944, but grew up in Atlanta. He was the son of the late Francis Xavier and Phyllis Wysocki Nerney. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Emmie...
George Taylor
Jul 6, 2016
George Howard Taylor, 77, of Candler, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 6, 2016 after a long illness. A native of Asheville, he was the son of the late Howard and Clora Frady Taylor. George was a lifelong member of Ridgeway Baptist Church and retired from 7-Up after 21 years. He loved sitting on his...
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