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.
John Hoglen
Oct 24, 2013
John Carroll Hoglen, age 70, passed away on Thursday, October 24, 2013, at the John F. Keever, Jr. Solace Center. A native and lifelong resident of Buncombe County, he was the son of the late Raymond John and Loraine Pearl Davis Hoglen. He retired from Square D Corporation with 42 years of service and was a member...
Esmeralda Javens
Oct 23, 2013
Waynesville. Though Esmeralda "Emerald" Cariani Javens was born in Brazil in 1925 and developed an accomplished career as an actress, dancer, model and beauty queen, she left it all behind after meeting her future blue-eyed American husband, Charles Javens. After a whirlwind romance in one of the prettiest places on earth, she bravely found the faith to...
Martha Plemmons
Oct 23, 2013
Martha Muse Plemmons, age 89 of Hilltop Farm Road passed away on Wednesday, October 23, 2013 at MedWest Haywood. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County she was the daughter of the late Jess and Lucille Johnson Muse. She was also preceded in death by a son, Jim Mease; and two brothers, Wiley and Max Muse....
Katy Underwood
Oct 23, 2013
Waynesville, Katy Lee Underwood, age 88, of Allens Creek Road, passed away on Wednesday, October 23, 2013 at Autumn Care. A native of Jackson County, she had lived in Haywood County for the past 70 years. She was the daughter of the late George and Nannie Phillips Coward. She was also preceded in death by her husband,...
Catharine Butzner
Oct 22, 2013
Waynesville, NC - Mary Catharine "Kay" Butzner, age 93 of Lakeshore Drive, Lake Junaluska died Tuesday, October 22, 2013 at CarePartners Hospice and Palliative Care John F. Keever, Jr. Solace Center, in Asheville. A native of Scranton, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of late Carl F. and Norma Schoen. In addition to her parents, she was preceded...
Joe Carpenter
Oct 22, 2013
Waynesville, Joe Albert Carpenter, age 77, of 287 Browning Branch Road, passed away on Tuesday, October 22, 2013 at Mission Hospital. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Johnny and Fannie Carver Carpenter. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Ellen Carpenter,...
Claire Johns
Oct 20, 2013
Claire Ann Poirier Johns, 55, of Tallahassee, Florida, passed away October 20th, 2013. She was born on April 4th, 1958, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to the late Robert M. Poirier and Carol C. Poirier, and raised in Asheville, NC. She is survived by her husband Thomas Johns; her children Erica, Jennifer, Angela, and Michael; and her brother Robert J. Poirier....
Harley Wright, Jr.
Oct 20, 2013
Harley Estus "H.E." Wright, Jr., passed away on Sunday, October 20, 2013. AA native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, he was a son of the late Harley Estus Wright, Sr. and Bessie Lee Rice Wright. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Martha Jimison; and one brother, Max Wright. H.E....
Geraldine Williams
Oct 19, 2013
"1932 – 2013" Canton – Geraldine Marie Pace Williams, age 81, passed away on Saturday, October 19, 2013 at The Homestead. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, she was a daughter of the late Early Alexander and Birdie Mae Neal Pace. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Spurgeon...
Lucas Christopher
Oct 19, 2013
"In Loving Memory" Leicester – Lucas Cain Christopher, age 19, passed away on Saturday, October 19, 2013. A native and lifelong resident of Buncombe County, he was a son of Vickie Lyn Woodard of Leicester and Jerry Dale Christopher, Jr. of Newton, NC. Lucas was a 2012 graduate of West Henderson High School and was currently a...
Elaine Schenck
Oct 18, 2013
"Loving Mother & Artist" Canton – Elaine Pehota Schenck, age 91, passed away on Friday, October 18, 2013 at Silver Bluff Nursing Home. A native of Mayfield, Pennsylvania, she was a daughter of the late Alexander and Mary Telep Pehota. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Samuel Schenck, who...
Eric House
Oct 18, 2013
My God has called my little Angel home. Eric Arron House, 18, was killed while riding his moped in West Asheville on Friday, October 18, 2013. He was a life-long resident of Buncombe County. Eric is survived by his parents, Stacy House and Roy Taylor, Jr.; older brother, Jesse House; younger brother, Robert House; close cousins, Allison Lovelace and...
Rowena Christensen
Oct 18, 2013
Waynesville, Rowena Elizabeth Roberts Christensen, age 95 passed away Friday, October 18, 2013 at her residence. Rowena was a native of Minnesota and had lived in Waynesville for the past 12 years. She was the daughter of the late William and Mabel Sheperd Roberts and was also preceded in death by her husband of 73 years, Willard...
Donald Swanger
Oct 18, 2013
Waynesville, Donald William Swanger, age 59, passed away Friday, October 18, 2013 at his home. He was the son of the late George and Allie Webb Swanger and was also preceded in death by one brother, Bob Swanger. Don was a U. S. Army Veteran and was a retired Captain in the Waynesville Police Department serving for...
Danette Churm
Oct 16, 2013
1959 - 2013 Danette Z. Churm Canton – Danette Lee Zitterich Churm, age 54, passed away on October 16, 2013 at her residence after losing a long battle with cancer. She was born on August 4, 1959. Danette is united with her husband, Michael Churm and daughter, Alexis Frongello. She is survived by her parents, Larry and...
Jackie Terrell
Oct 16, 2013
Canton, GA - Jackie Eugenia Loyless Terrell, passed away on Wednesday, October 16, 2013 at her home in Canton, Georgia. Mrs. Terrell was born January 10, 1938 to the late Julian Loyless and Freddie Loyless Whitcomb. She went to nursing school at Georgia Baptist and was a registered nurse. She retired from Haywood County Hospital's OBGYN Department....
Ruby Gibson
Oct 15, 2013
"1924 – 2013" Canton – Ruby Lee Cook Gibson, age 89, passed away on Tuesday, October 15, 2013 at The Homestead. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, she was a daughter of the late Perry and Elsie Henson Cook. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Marie Steppleton and...
Geneievie Overman
Oct 14, 2013
Geneievie Mabel Sutton Overman, "MAMAW', 85, departed this life and her spirit was received into the arms of our Lord on Monday, October 14, 2013. She was born June 5, 1928, originally of Haywood County, North Carolina and resided in Varina, Virginia, where she was cared for by her children and daughter-in-laws through a long battle with...
Wilburn Brookshire
Oct 14, 2013
Waynesville, Wilburn Francis Brookshire, age 78, of Ratcliffe Cove, passed away on Monday, October 14, 2013. A native of Buncombe County, Wilburn was born and raised on Deaverview Road in Asheville. He was the son of the late William Arthur and Augusta Henson Brookshire. Wilburn retired from Dayco Corporation. He loved bluegrass music, fishing, boating, camping and...
John Galante
Oct 13, 2013
Waynesville, John Frank Galante, age 82, of Church Street, passed away on Sunday, October 13, 2013 at The Homestead. A native of Manhattan, New York, he had resided in Haywood County for the past three years. He was the son of the late Frank and Frances Cardinale Galante and was also preceded in death by four sisters...
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