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.

Max Duckett
Nov 28, 2015
Canton – Max H. Duckett, age 83, passed away on Saturday, November 28, 2015 at The Homestead. A native of Haywood County, he was the son of the late James Harrison and Lassie Duckett. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife Zillah Marie Duckett , who died in 2010; brothers,...
Bo Burgess
Nov 26, 2015
Clyde – Bo Burgess, age 61, passed away on Thursday, November 26, 2015 at Carepartners Hospice Solace Center in Asheville. He was a native of Haywood County and the son of the late Gaine and Frances Gibson Burgess. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Brandon Michael Burgess, who passed away...
Juanita Long
Nov 26, 2015
In loving memory of our mother, Juanita J. Long, who passed away on Thursday, November 26, 2015. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry J. Long; son, Eddie Frisbee; brothers, Howard and Earl Turbyfill and sister, Wanda Turbyfill. She is survived by her son, Wayne (Darlene) Melton; brother, Earnest (Betty) Turbyfill; companion, Lewis Bridges; 6 grandchildren and...
Mildred Crook
Nov 26, 2015
Canton – Mildred Beddingfield Crook, age 86, of the Cruso community, passed away from Alzheimer's disease on Thursday, November 26, 2015 at her residence. Mildred was born one spring day in 1929 in Rainbow Springs, Macon County, where her family was temporarily living. She was raised in the Canton area, where she lived with her parents French...
Webb Smathers, Sr.
Nov 25, 2015
"In Loving Memory" Canton – Webb Morrow Smathers, age 92, of Murray Rd, Canton died November 25th, 2015 at Silver Bluff Village. A lifelong resident of Haywood County, he is survived by his wife, Maxine Long Smathers of the home; a son and daughter-in-law, Dr. Webb M. Smathers, Jr., and Dr. Diane G. Smathers of Westminster, S.C.;...
Ray Wise
Nov 25, 2015
Waynesville, Raymond John Wise, 66, passed away on Wednesday, November 25, 2015 at The Homestead. Born in Muscatine, Iowa, he was the son of the late John and Helen Cobb Wise. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Beverly Baldwin; his aunt, Frances Hart; and uncle, Alvin Cobb. At the age...
Catherine Medley
Nov 23, 2015
Canton, Catherine Webb Medley, 47, of 29 Audrey Road, passed away on Monday, November 23, 2015 at her residence. A native of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Charles and June Hutchison Webb. Catherine worked as a CNA and enjoyed raising her grandson, Xzaviour. She is survived by her husband of 17 years, Jeffery...
Charles Hannah
Nov 20, 2015
Clyde, Charles Willard Hannah, age 86, died on November 20th, 2015 at his home. Charles was born on February 26th, 1929 in Clyde, North Carolina and graduated from Clyde High School in 1947. He was proceeded in death by his parents Bill and Louise Hannah; a brother Dick Hannah; brother-in-law, Walter Wells and two infant sons. He...
Crystal Reagan
Nov 20, 2015
Canton, Crystal Keener Reagan, age 42, passed away on Friday, November 20, 2015 at her residence. A native of Haywood County, she was the daughter of Linda Roland Sutton and the late Willie Keener. Crystal enjoyed reading, listening to music, painting, watching movies and doing her nails. In addition to her mother, Crystal is survived by two...
Charles Cagle
Nov 20, 2015
Clyde, Charles Edward Cagle, age 75, of Chambers Mountain Road, passed away on Friday, November 20, 2015 at The Homestead following a brief illness. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Jack and Georgia Silvers Cagle and was also preceded in death by a daughter, Sandra Howell and one...
Hazel Taylor
Nov 19, 2015
Clyde, Hazel Christine Price Taylor, age 71, passed away on Thursday, November 19, 2015 at her residence. A native of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late James and Minda McElrath Price. Hazel attended Fines Creek School where she played on the basketball team. She was employed as an LPN for forty years and enjoyed...

James Placak
Nov 18, 2015
Waynesville, James "Jim" Oliver Placak, age 82, passed away on Wednesday, November 18, 2015. No services are planned.
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No services are planned No Services are Planned Waynesville 28786 NC United StatesBurton Smith
Nov 17, 2015
Waynesville, Burton Clinton "Clint" Smith, Sr., age 97, passed away on Tuesday, November 17, 2015 at Autumn Care. Born in Cowpens, South Carolina on September 11, 1918, he was the son of the late William Clinton and Bertha Louise Porter Smith. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret "Bobbie" Martin...
Carl Cook
Nov 17, 2015
Waynesville, Reverend Carl Worth Cook, age 96, passed away on Tuesday, November 17, 2015 at The Homestead. A native of Spartanburg, South Carolina, he lived most of his life in Haywood County. He was the son of the late John W. and Lucille Parton Cook. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his...
Dorothy Lyda
Nov 17, 2015
Dorothy Clark Lyda, 89, of Candler, passed away in Marshall, NC on Wednesday, November 17, 2015. She is preceded in death by her husband, John Taylor Clark and mother, Lena Adams. She is survived by her daughters, Rosa Trull and Regina Britton; granddaughters, Tonya Warren and Andrea Labosky and great grandchildren, Sydney Warren, Alecsander Warren and Sienna Dew. A...

Sarah Frady
Nov 16, 2015
Waynesville, Sarah Sheehan Frady, age 85, passed away on Monday, November 16, 2015 at her residence. She was a native of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Rufus and Rachel Moody Sheehan. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one sister, and five brothers. Sarah enjoyed flowers, baking, and was...

Thaddeus Kownacki
Nov 15, 2015
Waynesville, Thaddeus Hyacinth Kownacki, age 95, passed away on Sunday, November 15, 2015 at The Homestead. A native of Detroit, Michigan, he was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Ann Navetta Kownacki, who passed away in 2009, his parents, and three brothers and sisters. He served in the Coast Guard during World War II. Ted retired...
Alice Hendricks
Nov 15, 2015
Hendersonville – Alice Carr Choate Hendricks, died peacefully on Sunday, November 15, 2015 at the Carolina Village Medical Center in Hendersonville. She was born on September 25, 1920 in Cooleemee, Davie County, North Carolina, to Dr. Edgar Carr Choate and Selma Rose Reeves Choate. She grew up in Mocksville and Salisbury. Alice Carr attended Limestone College and...
Pamela Morris
Nov 14, 2015
Pamela Rene Hall Morris, 62, of Asheville, passed away on Saturday, November 14, 2015 at the Keever Solace Center. Born in Phelps, Wisconsin to Charles Hammond Hall and Sheila Ettamae Langford Hall, Pamela received her AA from Boise State University followed by her BS from Southern Wesleyan University. She was a Retail Manager for Dillards, Sears and then Ross...
Maxine Thompson
Nov 13, 2015
"Loving Mother" Candler – Maxine Morgan Thompson, age 83, passed away on Friday, November 13, 2015 at her daughter's residence. A native and lifelong residence of Buncombe County, she was the daughter of the late Robert Farrell and Ethel King Morgan. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Bascombe Thompson, who...
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