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.
Joann Turner
Apr 30, 2016
Waynesville, JoAnn Jones Turner, age 73, passed away on Saturday, April 30, 2016 at Smoky Mountain Health and Rehabilitation. A native of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Richard Osteen Jones, Sr. and Martha Caldwell Jones. She was also preceded in death by her son, Michael Turner, a grandson, Joshua Turner and her brother,...
Brenda Wilson
Apr 30, 2016
1944-2016 Candler - Brenda Gosnell Wilson, age 71, passed away on Saturday, April 30, 2016 at St. Joseph Campus of Mission Hospitals. A native of Madison County, she was the daughter of the late Cletus Gosnell. In addition to her father, she is preceded in death by a sister, Debbie Smith. Brenda and her husband, Tom enjoyed...
Ron Maston
Apr 30, 2016
1927-2016 Clyde – Ronald Maynes "Ron" Maston, age 88, passed away on Saturday, April 30, 2016 at his residence. A native of Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late William Arden and Grace Virginia Maynes Maston. Ron was a United States Army and Merchant Marine veteran. He was employed by Uniroyal Tires as a...
Layten Davis
Apr 30, 2016
Spring Creek, Daniel Layten Davis, age 78, died on Saturday, April 30, 2016 at his residence in the mountains, peacefully and surrounded by family. A native of Madison County, he was the son of the late Glen Woodrow and Mary Elizabeth Smith Davis. Layten was an Army veteran serving in the Vietnam Era. He received his undergraduate...
Austin Swanger
Apr 30, 2016
Fines Creek, Austin Charles Swanger, age 62, passed away on Saturday, April 30, 2016 at Mission Hospital following a brief illness. A native of Transylvania County, he was the son of the late Mark Silas Swanger, Sr. and Faye Easter Swanger. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by an Uncle Frank Green with...
Ruthe Taylor
Apr 28, 2016
"1934 – 2016" Candler – Ruthe Russell Taylor, age 81, former of Big Cove Community in Candler, passed away on Thursday, April 28, 2016 at the Golden Living Center of Hendersonville. A native of Haywood County, she was a daughter of the late Carter and Neva Ferguson Russell. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...
Crisanto Cruz
Apr 27, 2016
Maggie Valley, Crisanto V. "Cris" Cruz, age 81, passed away on Wednesday, April 27, 2016 at The Homestead. A native of the Philippines, he was the son of the late Jose V. and Loreto Pingol Cruz. He was also preceded in death by a brother Jose V. Cruz, Jr. A graduate of the University of the Philippines...
Karen Cook
Apr 27, 2016
Karen Park Cook, 71, of Asheville passed away on April 27, 2016. She was born in Hamilton, OH to the late Ray and Margaret Lunsford Park. Karen attended Mars Hill College, where she met her husband, Lance. They married in 1965 and moved to Asheville in 1969 after having previously lived in Tacoma, WA, Hamilton, OH and Concord, NC....
Mitzi Robinson
Apr 26, 2016
"1959 – 2016" Canton – Mitzi Gibson Robinson, age 56, passed away on Tuesday, April 26, 2016 at The Homestead. A native of Haywood County, she was the daughter of Reverend T.M. and Patty Taylor Gibson of Bethel. Mitzi was a 1978 graduate of Pisgah High School and was a member and part-time pianist at Beaverdam United...
Lizzie Burgess
Apr 26, 2016
"1938 – 2016" Clyde – Lizzie R. Burgess, age 77, passed away on Tuesday, April 26, 2016 at Silver Bluff Nursing Home. A native of Haywood County, she was a daughter of the late Brenson and Alvie Messer Rose She is survived by a daughter, Jennifer Burgess of Clyde; one son, Terry Burgess, (Leona), of Canton; three...
Michael Yantes
Apr 26, 2016
Waynesville, Michael Lee "Mike" Yantes, 78, passed away on Tuesday, April 26, 2016 at Haywood Regional Medical Center. A native of Rockbridge, Ohio, he was the son of the late Homer Eugene and Ruth Immel Yantes and was also preceded in death by his wife, Joneita Yantes, who died in 2012. Mike selflessly and proudly served his...
William Deaver
Apr 25, 2016
"1927 – 2016" Canton – Patriarch William Russell Deaver, age 89, of the Cruso Community, winged his way home to be with his heavenly father on Monday, April 25, 2016 surrounded by those he loved at The Homestead. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, he was a son of the late William Taylor and Velda...
Jerry Worley
Apr 24, 2016
"Our Paw" Canton – Jerry Lamar Worley, age 76, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 24, 2016 at the St Joseph Campus of Mission Hospitals after a courageous fight with a brief illness. A native of Haywood County, he was a son of the late Angus Worley, Sr. and Hettie Parham Worley. In addition...
Bernice Gough
Apr 24, 2016
Waynesville, Bernice Cowan Gough, 97, passed away on Sunday, April 24, 2016 at Silver Bluff Rehabilitation Center. A native of Jackson County, she was the daughter of the late Bragg and Leona Dowdle Cowan. She was preceded in death by her husband of 69 years, Robert Paul Gough, who passed away in 2011. Bernice had four sisters,...
Carolyn Fulbright
Apr 24, 2016
"1933 - 2016" Asheville - Carolyn Ensley Fulbright, age 82, passed away on Sunday, April 24, 2016 at her residence. A native of Jackson County, she was a daughter of the late Humphrey Phillip and Beulah Betheenia DePriest Ensley. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Commander Robert Fulbright of the...
Vivian Ward
Apr 24, 2016
Maggie Valley, Mr. Vivian Ward, 91, passed away on Sunday, April 24, 2016 at Maggie Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. A native of Jackson County, he was the son of the late Walter and Ora Brown Ward and was also preceded by his wife, Mae Burr Ward, who died in 2013 and two brothers, Joe and Harry...
Darlene Warren
Apr 23, 2016
Waynesville, Darlene Edwards Warren, 72, of Arnold Heights, passed away on Saturday, April 23, 2016 at CarePartners Hospice Solace Center. Darlene was a native of Haywood County and spent her later years in Asheville. She was the daughter of the late Harry Ralph and June Elizabeth Henry Edwards. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...
Ethel Williams
Apr 23, 2016
Asheville, Ethel Campbell Williams, 93, passed away on Saturday, April 23, 2016. A native of Macon, Georgia, she was the daughter of the late Albert Vining and Alice Kendrick Campbell. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 70 years, Harley M. Williams, who passed away on March 4 of this...
Regina Bryson
Apr 23, 2016
Waynesville, Regina Lynn Bryson joined the angels of heaven on Saturday, April 23, 2016 at the age of 50. She was a loving daughter and sister and a joy to all who knew her. She will be remembered for her infectious smile and her generous "Hi!" A Cherokee County native, Regina was born on August 10, 1965...
Deane Foster
Apr 22, 2016
"1918 – 2016" Canton – Vivian Deane Sexton Foster, age 97, passed away on Friday, April 22, 2016 at Aston Park Healthcare. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, she was a daughter of the late A.Y. Sexton and Alda Armes Sands. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ray...
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