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.
Faye Owen
Jun 4, 2016
"1924 – 2016" Canton – Faye Mull Owen, formerly of Canton, age 92, passed away on Saturday, June 4, 2016 at Maggie Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. A native of Haywood County, she was a daughter of the late Frank Wilford and Ruth Green Mull. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her...
Roberta Shell
Jun 2, 2016
Waynesville, Roberta Ann Hall Shell, age 77, passed away on Thursday, June 2, 2016 at her residence. A native of Riverview, Michigan, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Ann Irons Hall. Roberta attended Asbury College and later owned her own employment agency, with her husband Hugh, in California. While on vacation in Savannah, Georgia,...
John Keith
Jun 1, 2016
"1983 – 2016" Candler – John "Matthew" Keith, age 32, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, June 1, 2016. A native of Haywood County, he was the son of Terry and Barbara Clark Keith. Matthew was a mechanic and co-owner of Carolina Transmissions in Asheville. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, making music and spending time with his family and...
Willie Hall
May 31, 2016
1928-2016 Canton – Willie Mae Lewis Hall, age 87, passed away on Tuesday, May 31, 2016 at St Joseph Campus. A native of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Wade M. and Mamie Thompson Lewis. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, McKenneth J. Hall, who died in...
Wilsie Green
May 30, 2016
Waynesville, Wilsie Reece Green, age 86, passed away on Monday, May 30, 2016 at The Homestead. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood, she was the daughter of the late Carl and Laura Davis Reece. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Rufus Green who died in 2004. Wilsie was employed at Welco Shoe Company...
Bill Payne
May 30, 2016
1937-2016 Canton – Howard William "Bill" Payne, age 79, passed away on Monday, May 30, 2016. A native of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Francis and Mary Hill Payne. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a son, Howard Edward "Eddie" Payne, who died in 2005. He was...
Helen Burnette
May 29, 2016
Canton, Helen Davis Burnette, age 93, went home to heaven on Sunday, May 29, 2016 at Haywood Lodge and Retirement Center. Helen was born on December 4, 1922 in Youngstown, Ohio where she lived until the age of 9, before moving to North Carolina. She was the oldest child of the late Earl Warton and Alma Crum...
Earl Whisenhunt
May 29, 2016
Candler, Earl Alexander Whisenhunt, age 95, passed away on Sunday, May 29, 2016 at the N.C. State Veterans Home in Black Mountain. Earl was from Candler, North Carolina and was preceded in death by his wife, Nellie Gretchen Shepherd, who died March 30, 2013. In addition to his wife he was preceded in death by two brothers,...
Nathan Dyer
May 28, 2016
Waynesville, Nathaniel Tyler Dyer, age 22, passed away on Saturday, May 28, 2016. A native of Haywood County, he was the son of Cynthia Long, of Waynesville. Nathan was a duly sworn deputy sheriff and detention officer with the Haywood County Sheriff's Office. Nathan had a great love for his family's property on Coleman Mountain. He enjoyed...
Rhenya Lunsford
May 28, 2016
Rhenya D. Bryant Lunsford, 51, of Arden, passed away Saturday, May 28, 2016. A native of Asheville, she was the daughter of Johnny Bryant and Maxine Metcalf. She grew up in the Haw Creek area. Rhenya loved gardens and flowers. She would hunt for seashells at the beach and loved watching the sunrises and sunsets with her family. She...
Mary Jamerson
May 26, 2016
Mary O'Connor Jamerson, 89, of Asheville, passed away Thursday, May 26, 2016. A native of Asheville, she was the daughter of the late Jacob Sidney and Lula Ellen Edwards O'Connor. She was a member of Sunrise Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Grey L. Jamerson; brothers, Bud, Scott, Joe, Bill,...
Donna Hill
May 24, 2016
Clyde, Donna Messer Hill, 57, went home to be with her Lord, on Tuesday, May 24, 2016 surrounded by her loving family. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, she was the daughter of Frank Eugene and Doris Ann Snyder Messer. Donna was dedicated to her religious beliefs and church. In addition to her parents she...
John Mccarson
May 24, 2016
John David McCarson, 55, of Candler, passed away on Tuesday, May 24, 2016. He was born in Lawton, Oklahoma on June 12, 1960 to Robert Owen and Carlene Chester McCarson. He is preceded in death by his father. John is survived by his son, Jacob D. McCarson; mother, Carlene Walls; step-dad, Sonny Walls; brother, Frank (Paula) Garrett of Oklahoma...
Clifford Kuykendall
May 22, 2016
"Loving Father & Grandfather" Canton – Clifford Eugene Kuykendall, age 85, passed away on Sunday, May 22, 2016 at his residence. A native of Haywood County, he was a son of the late George and Hazel Thompson Kuykendall. Clifford was a faithful member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church. Having served 22 years, Clifford was a retired Master...
James Grasty
May 22, 2016
Clyde, James Thomas "Jim" Grasty, 94, of Grasty Road, passed away on Sunday, May 22, 2016 at Silver Bluff Nursing Home. A native of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Hobert and Maggie Messer Grasty and was also preceded in death by three sisters, Martha Boring and infants, Margaret and Blanche Grasty. Jim helped...
David Boone
May 22, 2016
"1952 – 2016" Canton - David Samuel Boone, age 64, passed away on Sunday, May 22, 2016 at his residence. He was a son of the late Ray and Virginia Cordell Boone. He is survived by his wife, Lynn Bumgarner Boone; one daughter, Natalie Boone of Canton; two sons, Jeremy Boone (Kelly) and Jerrod Boone (Kadie), all...
Lois Johnson
May 20, 2016
Lois Buckner Johnson, 94, of Candler, passed away on Friday, May 20, 2016. She was born in Greenville, TN to the late James and Minnie Penland Buckner. Lois was a member of Liberty Baptist Church and had retired from Candler Elementary and Enka High School, having served in their cafeterias. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in...
Robert Hipps
May 20, 2016
"Beloved Husband, Father, & Friend" Canton – Robert "Bob" Reynolds Hipps, age 93, passed away on Friday, May 20, 2016 at Silver Bluff Nursing Home. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, he was a son of the late James Baxter and Mae Chapman Hipps. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by...
Joseph Devere
May 19, 2016
Joseph Dennis Devere, 87, passed away on Thursday, May 19, 2016 at Memorial Campus in Asheville. A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Frank Muse
May 18, 2016
Candler – William Frank Muse, age 96, passed away on Wednesday, May 18, 2016 at Pisgah Manor Health Care Center in Candler. A native of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Jesse and Lucille Johnson Muse. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a sister, Martha Plemmons and two...
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