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.

Susan Rogers

Susan Rogers

Mar 16, 2014

Clyde, Susan Elaine Jacobs Rogers, age 57, of Redfield Drive, passed away on Sunday, March 16, 2014 at The Homestead. A native of Macon County, she was a 1973 graduate of Franklin High School followed by two years of business school. In 1978, she received her insurance license. She and her husband, Floyd T. Rogers, co-founded and...

Charles Brown

Charles Brown

Mar 14, 2014

"1945 – 2014" Canton – Charles "Charlie" William Brown, age 68, passed away on Thursday, March 13, 2014 at his residence. A native of Haywood County, he was a son of the late Jack and Jannie Putnam Brown. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Noble and David Lee Brown; and...

Wayne Shumolis

Wayne Shumolis

Mar 12, 2014

Wayne Relis Shumolis, age 64, passed away on Wednesday, March 12, 2014, at Mission Hospitals – Memorial Campus. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, he was the son of Lucile Henderson Shumolis and the late George Wayne Shumolis. He retired from Haywood County Schools as a biology teacher. He was a 1968 graduate of Pisgah...

Burton Phillips

Burton Phillips

Mar 12, 2014

Waynesville, Burton Phillips, age 80, of the White Oak Community, passed away on Wednesday, March 12, 2014 at The Homestead. A lifelong resident of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Elbert and Ota Sutton Phillips. He was also preceded in death by one sister, Nora Ball, daughter, Rita Karen Phillips and three sons, Roy,...

Frances Gunter

Frances Gunter

Mar 9, 2014

"Loving Wife, Mother and Grandmother" Waynesville, Frances Massie Gunter, age 86, passed away on Sunday, March 09, 2014 at MedWest Haywood. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Jonas Boague and Annie Wilson Massie. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Coy Ray...

Dale Swanger

Dale Swanger

Mar 9, 2014

Waynesville, Dale L. Swanger, age 48, passed away on Sunday, March 9, 2014 at Mission Hospital. A native of Haywood County, he was the son of Jerald Swanger of Clyde and Mary Jane Valentine Cochrane of Jefferson City, Tennessee. Dale was a licensed HVAC mechanic and enjoyed fishing, hiking, and watching his son play sports. In addition...

Dorothy Rhodes

Dorothy Rhodes

Mar 8, 2014

Dorothy Lewis Rhodes, age 85, passed away on Saturday, March 8, 2014 at Mission Hospitals – St. Joseph Campus. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Mattie Carpenter Lewis. She was preceded in death by her husband, Blake H. Rhodes who died in 1989 and a son,...

Joseph Crayne

Joseph Crayne

Mar 8, 2014

Waynesville, Joseph Calvin "J.C." Crayne, age 86, of Playground Street, passed away on Saturday, March 8, 2014 at his residence. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Albert and Paralee Evans Crayne. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Louise Reagan Crayne, who...

Don Apperson

Don Apperson

Mar 8, 2014

Donald Ray Apperson, age 73, passed away on Saturday, March 8, 2014 at his residence. A native of Shattuck, Oklahoma and resident of Haywood County for the past 24 years, he was a son of the late Morris Leland and Margaret Jessie Sizelove Apperson. Don had also lived in Fort Myers, Florida and was an auto upholstery...

Carolyn Mccall

Carolyn Mccall

Mar 8, 2014

Carolyn Whitted McCall, 89, of Candler, passed away Saturday, March 8th at Pisgah Manor. She was born in Sarasota, FL to the late Walter and Neva Whitted. Carolyn had been a member of Pole Creek Baptist Church for more than 45 years. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Otis P. McCall and...

Mattie Gaddy

Mattie Gaddy

Mar 6, 2014

Mattie West Gaddy, age 79, passed away on Thursday, March 6, 2014. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Bennie and Mary Sanford West. She was also preceded in death by her husband Fred Andy Gaddy, who died in 2003. She is survived by a son, Jerry Gibson of...

Adeline Holder

Adeline Holder

Mar 6, 2014

Clyde, Adeline Best Holder, age 75, of Ray Best Road, passed away on Thursday, March 6, 2014 at MedWest Haywood. A native of Haywood County she was the daughter of the late Ray and Margaret Sanford Best. She retired from Owens-Corning Manufacturing Company as a secretary and was a member of Mt. Zion United Methodist Church. Adeline...

Ancel Cagle, Jr.

Ancel Cagle, Jr.

Mar 4, 2014

Waynesville, Ancel Cagle, Jr., age 56, of Forest Hill Road, passed away at his home in the early morning hours of March 4, 2014. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, he was the son of Nellie Mae Donaldson Cagle and the late Ancel Cagle, Sr. He was also preceded in death by his aunt, Georgia...

Carroll Best

Carroll Best

Mar 4, 2014

Carroll Robert Best, age 83, of the Beaverdam Community, passed away on Tuesday, March 4, 2014 at MedWest Haywood. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, he was a son of the late Carl and Estella Worley Best. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Kenneth and J.R. Best. Carroll...

Ray Davis

Ray Davis

Mar 3, 2014

Ray Gordon Davis, age 84, passed into eternity with his Lord and Savior on March 3, 2014. Ray was born in Youngstown, Ohio on February 8, 1930 to the late Earl and Alma Davis and was preceded in death by two sisters, Betty Jean Messer and Evelyn Hoffman. Ray was a member of Pole Creek Baptist Church...

Amanda Messer

Amanda Messer

Mar 2, 2014

Waynesville, Amanda Dawn Messer, age 33, of Morning View Drive, passed way unexpectedly on Sunday, March 2, 2014 at her residence. A native of Swain County, she had lived most of her life in Haywood County. She was the daughter of Peter Hilliard Green and Teresa Haney Moody. Amanda loved spending time with her children, especially outdoors,...

James Shelton

James Shelton

Mar 2, 2014

Waynesville, James C. "Jimmy" Shelton, age 83, of Belle Mead Drive, passed away on Sunday, March 2, 2014 at Maggie Valley Nursing Home. A native of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Floyd and Iva Lee Sisk Shelton and was also preceded in death by his wife, Fannie McClure Shelton, who died in 2008....

Deana Johnson

Deana Johnson

Mar 1, 2014

Deana Aleen Johnson, age 52, passed away on Saturday, March 1, 2014 at The Homestead. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, she was a daughter of the late Jesse Johnson and Aleen Kuykendall Johnson Robinson. She is survived by a sister, Clara Parton of Canton; one brother, Steve Johnson and his wife, Janice, of Commerce,...

Nancy Holman

Nancy Holman

Mar 1, 2014

Waynesville, Nancy Crutchfield Holman, age 86, passed away on Saturday, March 1, 2014 at Maggie Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. A native of St. Augustine, Florida, she was the daughter of the late James Edward and Rosalie Berry. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Richard Henry Holman, who died...

Lloyd Bridges

Lloyd Bridges

Mar 1, 2014

Asheville, Lloyd "Bud" Bridges, age 81, of Tunnel Road, passed away on Saturday, March 01, 2014 at his residence. A native of Jackson County, he was the son of the late Richmond and Nannie Raby Bridges, and was also preceded in death by two sisters, Hazel Bridges and Ruth Wood; one brother, Carl Bridges; and a stepson,...

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