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.
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...
Gladys Bovey
Mar 16, 2016
"1930 – 2016" Canton – Gladys Rhinehart Bovey, age 86, passed away on Wednesday, March 17, 2016 at the Brian Center of Waynesville. A native of Haywood County, she was a daughter of the late Bass and Emma Galloway Rhinehart. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Alfred Bovey, who died...
Grady Taylor
Mar 16, 2016
Candler – Grady Lane Taylor, age 54, passed away on Wednesday, March 16, 2016 at Mission Hospitals – Memorial Campus. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, he was the son of Fred Ellis and Joyce Griffin Taylor. He was also preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Lane and Mattie Taylor and his maternal grandparents,...
James Messer
Mar 15, 2016
Waynesville, James Donald "Don" Messer, 74, passed away on Tuesday, March 15, 2016 in Tignall, Georgia. A native of Haywood County, he was a son of the late Roscoe and C.T. Rathbone Messer and was also preceded in death by a sister, Pearlene Brown and Hyatt Messer. Donald worked in the paving industry for 40 years and...
Donald Eudy
Mar 15, 2016
Waynesville, Donald Coleman Eudy, age 80, passed away on Tuesday morning, March 15, 2016 surrounded by his family. Don was born in Concord, North Carolina, he was the son of the late Ray Von and Myrtle Tucker Eudy. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Curtis Ray Eudy and Kenneth Aubrey Eudy; two sisters, Helen...
Carl Towe, Sr.
Mar 14, 2016
"1918 – 2016" Candler – Carl Henry Towe, Sr., passed away on Monday, March 14, 2016 at Care Partners Hospice Solace Center. A native of Buncombe County, he was a son of the late Vernon Fred and Ethel Hendrix Towe. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia Capps Towe, who...
Louise Deaver
Mar 14, 2016
"In Loving Memory" Canton – Louise Reece Deaver, age 86, passed away on Monday, March 14, 2016 at Silver Bluff Nursing Home. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, she was a daughter of the late Zemery and Ella Mae Haynes Reece. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Vaughn...
Ruth Woody
Mar 14, 2016
"1922 – 2016" Hot Springs – Ruth Elizabeth Waldroup Woody, age 94, passed away on Monday, March 14, 2016 at The Laurels of Hendersonville. A native and lifelong resident of Madison County, she was a daughter of the late Burnette and Violet Worsham Waldroup. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband,...
Lewis Thomason
Mar 12, 2016
"1944 – 2016" Canton – Lewis L "Lew" Thomason, age 71, passed away on Saturday, March 12, 2016. A native of Catawba County, he was a son of the late Wiley and Rachel Stamey Thomason. Lew lived most of his life in Haywood County. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife,...
Johnny Jenkins
Mar 11, 2016
Canton - Johnny Lee Jenkins, of Axley Street, went to be with our Lord on Friday, March 11, 2016. Johnny was born in Haywood County, and was the son of the late James W. Jenkins and Grace Rathbone Jenkins. Johnny was a Clyde High School class of 1956 graduate and treasured his friendship with all his classmates....
James Benson
Mar 11, 2016
Waynesville, Dr. James Robert (Bob) Benson, 81, of Hummingbird Lane, passed away on Friday, March 11, 2016 at St. Joseph Hospital. Bob was born on October 6, 1934 in Springfield, IL and was the son of the late Eb B. and Catherine J. Benson. He graduated top of his class from Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri...
Maryellen Langdale
Mar 11, 2016
Maggie Valley, Maryellen Bernice Langdale, 51, passed away on Friday, March 11, 2016 at her home surrounded by loved ones. She is now at peace after a long and brave battle with stage-four lung cancer. Her strong will to live, unwavering faith in God, and the love and prayers of family, friends, and many supporters carried her...
Walter Jones
Mar 11, 2016
Walter Lee Jones, 79, of Asheville, passed away Friday, March 11, 2016. A native of Asheville, he was the son of the late Horace William and Matilda "Tilda" Ann Warren Jones. He retired after 55 years with the Biltmore Estate and loved working in his garden and being with his dogs. He was a member of Fruit of Labor...
Sherman Surrett, Jr.
Mar 9, 2016
Canton – Sherman Walker Surrett, Jr., age 69, passed away on Wednesday, March 9, 2016 at Mission Hospitals – Memorial Campus. A native of Buncombe County, he was the son of the late Sherman Walker Surrett, Sr. and Ruth Helen "Granny Dode" Greene Surrett. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Joyce Surrett and Tom...
Harley Stiles
Mar 8, 2016
Canton – Harley Donald "Don" Stiles, age 85, passed away on Tuesday, March 8, 2016 at Silver Bluff Village in Canton. Don was born in Haywood County to the late Harley and Dorinda Stiles. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Glenna Warren Stiles; a son, Warren Lee...
Alice Piercy
Mar 8, 2016
Alice Henson Piercy, 95, of Asheville, passed away Tuesday, March 08, 2016. A native of Asheville, she was the daughter of the late John Harrison Henson and Esta Edna Roberts Henson. During WWII, she worked for the U.S. Navy Radar Laboratory in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. She was a Charter Member of Woodland Hills Baptist Church and a current member...
Gladys King
Mar 7, 2016
Candler – Gladys Clark King, age 91, passed away on Monday, March 07, 2016 at Care Partner's Hospice Solace Center. A native and lifelong resident of Buncombe County, she was a daughter of the late Letcher and Hattie Elender Capps Clark. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters, and two brothers....
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