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.
Ruth Hall
Apr 6, 2016
Candler – Ruth Taylor Hall, age 89, of Luther Road passed away on Wednesday, April 6, 2016 at the Universal Health Care in Fletcher, NC. A native of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Sally Wooten Taylor. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Bill Taylor...
Nona Cobb
Apr 5, 2016
Lake Junaluska, Nona Dieffenwierth Cobb, 91, passed away on Tuesday, April 5, 2016 at Smoky Mountain Health and Rehabilitation Center. A native of Pasco County, Florida, she was the daughter of the late Thomas Freeland and Minnie Blitch Dieffenwierth. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Albert Cobb, who died in...
Robert Messer
Apr 1, 2016
Waynesville, Robert Hugh Messer, age 76, passed away on Friday, April 1, 2016 at Skyland Care Center in Sylva. A native of Haywood County, he was preceded in death by his father, Jarvis Dee Messer; grandparents, Marion Lucius and Mattie Leatherwood Messer. Robert developed a love for farming while being raised by his grandparents and he enjoyed...
Marvin Bolin
Mar 31, 2016
Waynesville, Marvin Gerald Bolin, age 73, passed away on Thursday, March 31, 2016 at Maggie Valley Nursing Home and Rehabilitation. A native of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Floyd Marvin and Monica Lillian Cochran Bolin. Gerald previously lived in Newport News, Virginia for 50 years. He was a veteran of the United States...
Felicia Parker
Mar 31, 2016
Waynesville, Felicia Marie Parker, age 23, passed away on Thursday, March 31, 2016. A native of Haywood County, she was the daughter of Robert Lee "Jake" and Angie Marie Parker. She was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Forest Parker, Sr. and Anna Mae Parker; paternal uncle, Carroll Parker; maternal great-grandparents; Wade and Edith Shipman. Felicia...
Donald Milner
Mar 29, 2016
Waynesville, Donald Neuman Milner, age 83, passed away on Tuesday, March 29, 2016 at Autumn Care of Waynesville. A native of Haywood County, he was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Jo Hembree Milner, who died in 2009; he also was preceded in death by four sisters and one brother. Donald was a Staff Sargent in...
Macie Robinson
Mar 29, 2016
"1918 – 2016" Asheville – Macie Louise Miller Robinson, age 97, passed away on Tuesday, March 29, 2016 at Brookdale Asheville Overlook in Asheville. A native of Buncombe County, she was a daughter of the late Steve and Bessie Sisson Miller. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Bashford Marvin Robinson,...
William Brooks
Mar 28, 2016
Waynesville, William Fred Brooks, Jr., age 60, passed away on Monday, March 28, 2016 at Blake Medical Center, Bradenton, Florida. A native of Albany, Georgia, he was the son of the late William Fred Brooks and Helen Hanke McGhee. Fred is survived by his wife of 39 years, Sherry Simpson Brooks; one daughter, Lauren Hubbard, and her...
Myrtle Thomasson
Mar 28, 2016
Waynesville, Myrtle Aileen Moore Thomasson, 71, passed away on Monday, March 28 2016 at The Homestead. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Kermit Moore and Azalee Clark Moore Duckett and stepfather, C.J. Duckett. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Warren David...
Susan Dune
Mar 27, 2016
Waynesville, Maggie Valley, NC/Southbridge, Massachusetts—Susan D. (Grzembski) Dune, 56, died Sunday, March 27, 2016, at home after a long illness. She was born November 17, 1959, in Southbridge, Massachusetts, daughter of the late Stanley and Emeria (Richard) Grzembski where she lived for many years before moving to Florida (1981), and later to Maggie Valley where she has...
Aaron Snider
Mar 25, 2016
Canton – Aaron Lee Snider, age 32, passed away on Friday, March 25, 2016. A native of Davidson County, he was a son of Lana Blaylock Snider of Canton and the late Fred Snider. Aaron was a 2002 graduate of Wren High School in Anderson County, South Carolina and was employed with Harrah's Valley River Casino in...
Arel Kuykendall
Mar 24, 2016
Canton – Arel Kuykendall, age 83, passed away on Thursday, March 24, 2016 at Mission Hospitals – Memorial Campus. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, he was the son of the late William Oscar and Fannie Sales Kuykendall. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Troy Kuykendall. He was a United States Army...
Michael Meushaw
Mar 22, 2016
Waynesville, Michael Paul "Mikie" Meushaw, age 30, passed away on Tuesday, March 22, 2016 at Memorial Mission Hospital. A native of Haywood County, he was the son of Michael Joseph Meushaw and Pamela Jean McCracken, of Waynesville. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Dorothy K. and John Way McCracken. "Mikie" had a special love...
Lucretia Abbate
Mar 21, 2016
Waynesville, Lucretia Sue Dukes Abbate, age 80, passed away on Monday, March 21, 2016 at Memorial Mission Hospital. A native of Cedar Key, Florida, she was the daughter of Luke Dukes and Suzette Bishop Phillips. Most of her early life was spent in Gainesville, Florida. Lucretia was a former employee of LaHuis Clinical Lab in Miami, Florida....
Ella Trull
Mar 21, 2016
Ella "Christine" Ingle Trull, 72, of Asheville passed away Monday, March 21, 2016. A native of Buncombe County, she was the daughter of the late James Robert and Maggie Blanche Spivey Ingle. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Harley C. Trull and brother, Alvin Joe Ingle. She is survived by her daughters...
Gertrude Pressley
Mar 21, 2016
Canton – Gertrude Alice Brookshire Pressley, age 102, of Stamey Cove Road passed away on Monday, March 21, 2016 at Pigeon Valley Rest Home with her family by her side. She was a native of Buncombe County, and had resided in Haywood County most of her life. Gertrude was the daughter of the late Charles and Mary...
Lois Smith
Mar 21, 2016
"1934 – 2016" Canton – Lois Worley Smith, age 81, formerly of the North Hominy Community, passed away on Monday, March 21, 2016 in Gainesville, Georgia. A native of Haywood County, she was a daughter of the late William and Lissie Parham Worley. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Roy...
Gerald Swanger
Mar 20, 2016
Waynesville, Gerald A. Swanger, age 78, passed away on Sunday, March 20, 2016, at Harris Regional Hospital. A native of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Alonzo and Ruth Cowan Swanger. He was also preceded in death by his niece Jeannie Brown and a nephew Brad Mills. Gerald played football at Waynesville Township High...
Jimmy Green
Mar 18, 2016
Clyde – Jimmy Lee Green, age 77, passed away on Friday, March 18, 2016 at his residence. A native of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Thurman and Doshie Stamey Green. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Charlie Green of Murphy. Jimmy retired from the Town of...
Jay Deking
Mar 17, 2016
Canton – Jay Arnold DeKing, age 53, passed away on Thursday, March 17, 2016. A native of Penfield, Monroe County, New York, he was the son of the late Judith Ann Hillman DeKing. In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by his partner, Lisa Stewart of Cruso. Jay enjoyed playing music with the Cruso...
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