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.

Robert Devlin

Robert Devlin

Dec 16, 2015

"A caring and loving man" Canton – Robert Earl Devlin, age 83, passed away on Wednesday, December 16, 2015 at Haywood Regional Medical Center. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, he was the son of the late E.N. and Carlie Burch Devlin. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife,...

Joe Cline

Joe Cline

Dec 16, 2015

Waynesville, Joe Cline was a big man with an even bigger heart. He loved his family, his friends, and his community and it showed in the way he lived his life. Joe Cline was born and raised in Cleveland County, NC, as one of five children of V. Otha and Katherine Tucker Cline. He lived on the...

Nancy Evans

Nancy Evans

Dec 12, 2015

Hillsborough, FL., Nancy Hodges Evans, age 93, passed away on Saturday, December 12, 2015. A native of Madison County, New York, she was the daughter of the late John Warner and Nellie Tupper Hodges. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Burton Charles Evans, who died in 1993 and a brother, John W. Hodges, II....

Linda Singleton

Linda Singleton

Dec 11, 2015

Canton – Linda Moore Singleton, age 72, passed away on Friday, December 11, 2015 at The Homestead. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Kline and Dorothy Lequire Moore. Linda retired from Continental Teves and enjoyed watching Westerns and working crossword puzzles. She is survived by her husband of...

Edith Thurman

Edith Thurman

Dec 9, 2015

"Loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother, and Friend" Lake Junaluska- Edith "Edie" Bridges Thurman, 81, of Lake Junaluska, was delivered from the arms of angels into the loving hands of her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, December 9, 2015. Edie was the daughter of the late Vache David Bridges and Mary Gower Bridges. She was the loving wife of...

Richard Gibson

Richard Gibson

Dec 7, 2015

"1944 – 2015" Waynesville – James Richard Gibson, age 71, passed away Monday, December 07, 2015 at Memorial Campus of Mission Hospitals. A native of Haywood County, he was a son of the late Richard Ethel and Pearl Louise King Gibson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister, Nina M. Young;...

Don Morgan

Don Morgan

Dec 6, 2015

"1927 - 2015" Canton – Donald Clinton Morgan, age 88, passed away on December 6, 2015, at Silver Bluff Nursing Home. Don was born on August 14, 1927 in Salisbury, NC and was the son of the late Walter C. and Neta Cranford Morgan. He was also preceded in death by a grandson, Nicholas Morgan. He married...

Betty King

Betty King

Dec 4, 2015

Clyde, Betty Francis Parton King, 79, passed away on Friday, December 4, 2015 at The Homestead. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Merritt C. and Hattie Tucker Parton and was also preceded in death by several brothers and sisters. Betty worked as a CNA at Britthaven of Clyde...

Wade Howell, Jr.

Wade Howell, Jr.

Dec 4, 2015

"1941 – 2015" Canton – Wade Stanley Howell, Jr., age 73 passed away December 4, 2015 at his residence. A native of Swain County, he was a son of the late Reverend Wade Stanley and Eugenia Underwood Howell. Wade was a 1961 graduate of Reynolds High School in Canton and a United States Army veteran having served...

Curlee Mccall

Curlee Mccall

Dec 4, 2015

"1928 – 2015" Canton – Curlee M. McCall, age 87, passed away Friday, December 04, 2015 at Haywood Regional Medical Center. A native of Macon County, she was a daughter of the late Luther and Roxie Ann Wood McCall. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Harley McCall, who died in...

David Baker

David Baker

Dec 3, 2015

Clyde, David L. Baker, 62, passed away on Thursday, December 3, 2015 at Memorial Campus/St. Joseph Hospital. A native of Caldwell County, he was the son of Gwendolyn Holder Jenkins and the late Clyde Elmo Baker and was also preceded in death by a brother, Dwight Baker. David spent four years serving in the US Air Force...

William Trammell

William Trammell

Dec 2, 2015

Waynesville, William "Mutt" Trammell, 81, passed away on Wednesday, December 2, 2015 at the Charles George VA Medical Center. A native of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Thomas C. and Ada Tracy Trammell and was also preceded in death by three brothers, Lawrence, Zeb and Ted Trammell. He served in the US Army...

Bonnie Burke

Bonnie Burke

Dec 2, 2015

Whittier, Bonnie May Rawls Burke, 80, passed away peacefully at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Born in Dade County, Florida, she was a former resident of Miami and had resided in Swain County since 1968. She was the daughter of the late Edward Kerns and Laura Rice Rawls. After graduating from Miami High School, Bonnie...

Larry Clark

Larry Clark

Dec 1, 2015

Clyde – Larry Wayne Clark, age 58, of the Fines Creek community passed away on Tuesday, December 1, 2015 at his residence. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, he was the son of Lillian Henson Clark of Waynesville and the late Ted Vernon Clark. He was a 1975 graduate of Pisgah High School. Larry was...

Doris Parton

Doris Parton

Dec 1, 2015

Waynesville, Doris Lee Edwards Parton, 85, passed away on Tuesday, December 1, 2015 at Maggie Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation. A native of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Glenn and Effie Howell Edwards. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Douglas Dale Parton; a son, Jack Parton; and...

Lura West

Lura West

Dec 1, 2015

Asheville, Lura Mae Medford West, age 89, passed away on Tuesday, December 1, 2015, at Mission Hospital – St. Joseph Campus. A native of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Wesley Urby and Caddie Lee Warren Medford. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Roy Reeves West, who died in 2004; a...

Edwina Reed

Edwina Reed

Nov 30, 2015

Canton – Edwina Ann Reed, age 55, of Pisgah Drive passed away on Monday, November 30, 2015 at Haywood Regional Medical Center. A native of Haywood County, she was the daughter of Nancy Cagle Reed of Canton and the late Alton "Nook" Reed. Edwina was a retired teacher assistant with the Haywood County Schools tending the students...

Shirley Burnette

Shirley Burnette

Nov 30, 2015

"Devoted Wife" Clyde – Shirley Stamey Burnette, age 78, passed away Monday, November 30, 2015 at her residence. She was a daughter of the late Billy and Mollie Case Stamey. Shirley retired from American Enka Company with 40 years of service. After retirement, she enjoyed making crafts and was a member of Trinity Baptist Church. She is...

Reba Wiggins

Reba Wiggins

Nov 29, 2015

Canton - Reba Burnett Wiggins, 89, passed away peacefully following a short illness at the Laurels of Greentree Ridge in Asheville, N.C. She was born in the Cruso community of Haywood County in June, 1926 and was the only child of Rev. Oder and Ethel Poston Burnett. Reba attended Bethel High School, graduating as Valedictorian of her...

John Hannah

John Hannah

Nov 29, 2015

"1959 – 2015" Candler – Gary Joe "John" Hannah, age 56, passed away Sunday, November 29, 2015 at his residence. A native of Buncombe County, he was a son of the late Joe and Ollivee Carver Hannah. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother-in-law, Chuck Ebernickel. John enjoyed being outdoors, fishing...

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