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.
Edith Trull
Oct 11, 2015
"Loving Wife, Mother, & Grandmother" Canton – Edith Grogan Trull, age 67, passed away Sunday, October 11, 2015 at St. Joseph Campus of Mission Hospitals. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Oder Homer and Daisy Belle Pressley Grogan. Edith was a member of Crestview Baptist Church where she...
John Weppel
Oct 11, 2015
Waynesville, John R. "Jack" Weppel, 77, passed away on Sunday, October 11, 2015 at his residence. A native of Easton, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Stanley and Winifred Lillis Weppel; a son, Thomas John Weppel; and one sister, Maryann Weppel. He graduated from Fordham University and worked as a computer consultant. He also served...
Evelyn Russell
Oct 11, 2015
Sylva, Evelyn Elizabeth Patton Russell, age 98, of Dark Ridge Road, passed away on Sunday, October 11, 2015 at her residence. A native of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Andy and Mildred Shope Patton. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Willard Edgar Russell, who died in...
Patsy Messer
Oct 9, 2015
Waynesville, Patsy Kelley Messer, age 74, passed away on Friday, October 9, 2015 at Mission Hospital. A native of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Robert Roy Kelley and Hazel Olene Marcus Kelley. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by four brothers, Wayne, David, Gerald and Dan Kelley; a brother-in-law,...
Donald Singleton
Oct 9, 2015
Waynesville, Donald Edward Singleton, age 81, passed away on Friday, October 9, 2015 at his residence. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Guy and Lois Rogers Singleton. He was also preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Mary Sue Singleton, who died on February 26, 2015;...
Cynthia Henderson
Oct 8, 2015
"Mimi" Waynesville - Cynthia Ann Banks Henderson, 57, left on a journey to her heavenly home on October 8, 2015 at Maggie Valley Nursing & Rehabilitation Center with her loved ones by her side. She was born on April 15, 1958 in Asheville, NC to Charles and Mildred Thompson Banks and was preceded in death by her...
John Grant
Oct 8, 2015
Maggie Valley, Colonel John Charles Grant, age 74, passed away on Thursday, October 8, 2015 at Haywood Regional Medical Center. A native of Cambridge, Massachusetts, he was the son of the late Charles and Juanita Purgy Grant and also preceded in death by his wife, Sharon Grant, who died in 2005. He was a US Air Force...
Travis Benson
Oct 8, 2015
Travis Blackwell Benson, 25, of Candler, passed away at home on Thursday, October 8, 2015. He was born in Spruce Pine, the son of Jerry Douglas Benson and Sharon Medford. He graduated from Enka High School in 2009 and was employed by American Recycling. Travis loved his family, being outdoors, four-wheeling and having fun. Travis was preceded in death...
David Brown
Oct 7, 2015
Canton – David Delano Brown, age 81, passed away on Wednesday, October 7, 2015 at his residence. A native of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Cowman and Minnie Hardin Brown. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Wilene Brown; two sons, Tim Brown and David Brown, Jr;...
Ralph Cooke
Oct 7, 2015
Canton – Ralph Haynes Cooke, age 91, passed away on Wednesday, October 7, 2015 at The Homestead in Clyde. A native of Haywood County and an Army Veteran of WWII serving in the Pacific Theater, he was the son of the late Talmage and Annie Haynes Cooke. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death...
Thelma Medford
Oct 6, 2015
Waynesville, Thelma Sophia Medford, age 104, passed away on Tuesday, October 6, 2015. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ben Medford, who died in 1979; two daughters, Bennie Lou Francis and Betty Balentine; three sons, Otis, Edwin and Mack Medford; twin sister, Zelma Howell, and sisters, Clara...
Lisa Davis
Oct 6, 2015
Clyde, Lisa Ann Davis, 52, passed away Tuesday, October 6, 2015 at her residence. A native of Haywood County, she was the daughter of Frank Davis and the late Elizabeth Ann Davis. In addition to her father, Lisa is survived by a sister, Linda Ferguson and her husband, Wendell, of Waynesville; a brother, Martin Davis and his...
Wanda Levy
Oct 4, 2015
Wanda Henson Levy, 82, of Asheville, passed away Sunday, October 04, 2015. A native of Buncombe County, she was the daughter of the late Hoyle and Katy Warren Henson. Wanda was a lifelong, devout Christian and a member of Bethesda United Methodist Church. She was a devoted wife and mother and loved flowers. In addition to her parents, she...
Roy Smathers
Oct 4, 2015
Waynesville, Roy Oscar Smathers, age 84, passed away on Sunday, October 4, 2015 at Haywood Regional Medical Center. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Perry and Nellie Arrington Smathers and was also preceded in death by his lovely wife, Goldia Bryson Smathers; two brothers, Kenneth and Sam Smathers;...
Norman Smith
Oct 4, 2015
Norman Leon Smith, 66, of Marion, passed away on Sunday, October 04, 2015. A native of Buncombe County, he was the son of the late George William and Mary Jane Matteson Smith. He was a member of the Loyal Order of Moose Lodge 1705 in Marion. Norman is survived by his wife, Caroll Louise Barrier Smith; son, Steven Leon...
Wayne Parker
Oct 3, 2015
Canton – Wayne Parker, age 83, passed away on Saturday, October 3, 2015 at The Homestead in Clyde. A native of Haywood County, he was the son of the late McKinsey and Nora Freeman Parker. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Pressley Parker and a son, James "Skip" Parker....
Frank Carnett, Jr.
Oct 2, 2015
Whittier, Frank William Carnett, Jr., 77, passed away on Friday, October 2, 2015 at Harris Regional Hospital. A native of Gainesville and Jacksonville, Florida, he was the son of Frank Carnett and Constance Hansen. Frank retired from Anthem Blue Cross and was then employed at Chestnut Tree Inn in Cherokee. He was a member of Calvary Road...
Larry Sprinkle
Oct 1, 2015
Waynesville, Lawrence Arnold "Larry" Sprinkle, age 73, passed away on Thursday, October 1, 2015. A native of Newport, Kentucky and former resident of Northern Kentucky, he resided in Port Saint Lucie, Florida and Waynesville, North Carolina. Larry was a proud employee of United Parcel Service (UPS) and retired as Division Manager in 1995 after 33 years of...
Alisha Cathey
Oct 1, 2015
Waynesville, Alisha Cathey, passed away on her 45th birthday on Thursday, October 1, 2015 at Haywood Regional Medical Center. A native of Haywood County, she was the daughter of Betty Cooper Norman of Waynesville and the late Jerry Wayne Norman, Sr. She was preceded in death by a brother, Heath Wayne Norman. Alisha was a vibrant woman...
Mae Green
Oct 1, 2015
Waynesville, Mae Mashburn Green, 81, passed away Thursday, Oct. 1, 2015 at the Brian Center. A Swain County native, she had lived most of her life in Haywood County. She was the daughter of the late Wilburn and Louella Franks Mashburn. She was preceded in death by her husband, David R. Green; two infant sisters; a sister,...
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