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.

Ronald Burke

Ronald Burke

Sep 5, 2015

Waynesville, NC - Surrounded by his loving family, Ronald Jay Burke, age 72, passed away on Saturday, September 5, 2015 at his home Born on March 22, 1943 in Statesville, North Carolina, he was the son of the late Robert and Elizabeth Burke. Ronald received his Bachelor's Degree from Erskine College and was employed at General Electric,...

Robert Kirkpatrick

Robert Kirkpatrick

Sep 3, 2015

Waynesville, Robert Lewis Kirkpatrick, age 67, passed away on Thursday, September 3, 2015 at his residence. A native of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Lewis Alvin and Cora Lee Messer Kirkpatrick and was also preceded in death by a son, Gregory Kevin Kirkpatrick. He retired from the NC DOT where he worked as...

Jarrett Howell

Jarrett Howell

Sep 3, 2015

Canton – Jarrett Lee Howell, age 78, passed away on Thursday, September 3, 2015 at his residence. A native of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Paul and Rebecca Little Howell. Jarrett retired from Champion International and later worked at Walmart. He was a Christian and loved the Bible, as well as farming, fishing...

Jack Rogers

Jack Rogers

Sep 2, 2015

Waynesville, Jack Rogers, age 81, passed away on Wednesday, September 2, 2015 at his residence. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Julius and Annie Ferguson Rogers and was also preceded in death by three brothers and three sisters. He retired from Dayco in 1990 with 38-years service. Jack...

Bill Williams, Jr.

Bill Williams, Jr.

Sep 2, 2015

Waynesville, Harold Austin "Bill" Williams, Jr., age 91, passed away on Wednesday, September 2, 2015 at Smoky Mountain Health Rehabilitation Center. Born in Welsh, Louisiana, he was the son of the late Harold Austin Williams, Sr. and Beulah Benoit Williams. He was also preceded in death by his first wife, Dorothy, his son, Hal Williams, one sister,...

Cecil Duncan

Cecil Duncan

Sep 2, 2015

Leicester – Cecil Ray Duncan, age 72, passed away Wednesday, September 2, 2015 at Stone Creek Nursing & Rehabilitation. A native of Buncombe County, he was a son of the late Everett Jay and Willa Bell Sampson Duncan. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Carolyn Wilkie Duncan, who passed away...

Charles Cagle

Charles Cagle

Sep 2, 2015

Maggie Valley, Charles M. "Dude" Cagle, age 76, passed away on Wednesday, September 2 at Haywood Regional Medical Center. A native of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Pearson Floyd and Willie Mae Fie Cagle and also preceded in death by children, Cathy Darlene and Dale McKinley Cagle, and three brothers. Dude was simple...

Carl Shook

Carl Shook

Sep 1, 2015

Carl W. Shook, Sr., 92, of Candler, passed away at home on Tuesday, September 1, 2015. He was born in Leicester to the late R. Homer and Lois Catherine Sealey Shook. Carl served in the 386th Infantry during World War II, was a member of the Davis Chapel United Methodist Church and retired after 25 years from Harry's Cadillac...

Toba Grogan

Toba Grogan

Aug 30, 2015

Canton – Toba Allen Grogan, age 89, passed away Sunday, August 30, 2015 at CarePartners Hospice Solace Center. A native of Haywood County, she was a daughter of the late, W.R. "Bill" and Annette Bryson Allen. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son-in-law, Bruce James; and two sisters, Betty Anderson and...

Terry Hall

Terry Hall

Aug 29, 2015

Canton – Terry Cathey Hall, age 97, passed away Saturday, August 29, 2015 at Silver Bluff Nursing Home. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, she was a daughter of the late Henry Grady and Emma Louise Smathers Cathey. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Zane Grey Hall; a...

Helen Leonard

Helen Leonard

Aug 28, 2015

Canton – Helen Davis Patton Leonard, age 97, passed away on Friday, August 28, 2015 at Autumn Care Nursing Home. A native of Churchill, TN and a resident of Haywood County since 1939, Helen was the daughter of the late Henry and Julia Jackson Davis. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her...

Berdell Singleton

Berdell Singleton

Aug 28, 2015

Candler – Berdell Elliott Singleton, age 94, passed away on Friday, August 28, 2015 at Asheville Nursing and Rehab Center. A native of Snohomish County, Washington, she was a daughter of the late Henry and Bertha Elliott. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James Claude Singleton, who died in 1983;...

Joey Brackett

Joey Brackett

Aug 27, 2015

Joey Lee Brackett, 57, of Asheville, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 27, 2015. A native of Buncombe County, he was the son of the late Albert Lee Brackett and Mary Ann Wells. He had a heart of gold and will be missed by all who knew him. He loved to fish and always helped people....

Lucille Craft

Lucille Craft

Aug 26, 2015

Canton – Lucille Williams Craft, age 91, passed away on Wednesday, August 26, 2015 at Silver Bluff Nursing Home. Lucy was born in Hart County, Georgia and resided in Lake Park and Tequesta, Florida for thirty years before moving to Haywood County in 1992. She was the daughter of the late Ira and Eula Mae Dyar Williams,...

Mildred Burnette

Mildred Burnette

Aug 26, 2015

Canton – Mildred Bridges Sentelle Burnette, age 87, passed away on Wednesday, August 26, 2015 at The Homestead in Clyde. A native of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Richmond and Nannie Raby Bridges. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Gwyn Sentelle; second husband, Charles Burnette;...

James Gary

James Gary

Aug 25, 2015

Waynesville, James Frederick Gary, 86, passed away on Tuesday, August 25, 2015 at his summer residence in Haywood County A native of Columbus, Ohio and resident of Melbourne, Florida, he was the son of the late George and Maude Helen Kennedy Gary. He was predeceased by a son, David Gary as well as four brothers and four...

Billy Mehaffey

Billy Mehaffey

Aug 24, 2015

Clyde – Billy Wayne Mehaffey, age 63, passed away Monday, August 24, 2015 at Haywood Regional Medical Center. A native of Haywood County, Billy was the son of Mabel Downs Mehaffey and the late Clyde Mehaffey. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Tasmaria Suzanne Mehaffey, and a sister, Tracy Mehaffey....

Phillip Holland

Phillip Holland

Aug 23, 2015

Maggie Valley, Phillip Clarke Holland, age 66, passed away on Sunday, August 23, 2015 at his residence. A native of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Wilson and Callie Clarke Holland. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Charlotte West Holland, who died in 1999. Phillip was...

Barbara Dillon

Barbara Dillon

Aug 22, 2015

Clyde, Barbara Marie Nelson Dillon, age 56, passed away Saturday, August 22, 2015, following a brief illness. She was the daughter of the late Elizabeth and Bernard A. Egan. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her brother, Michael J. Egan, and sister, Mary Theresa Egan. Barbara was born in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. She lived...

Oma Lowe

Oma Lowe

Aug 20, 2015

Canton – Oma Faye Grant Lowe, age 75, passed away on Thursday, August 20, 2015 at Silver Bluff Nursing Home. Oma was born in Webster, NC, lived most of her life in Haywood County, and was the daughter of the late Burt and Stella Womack Grant. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by...

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