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.

Robert Warren

Robert Warren

Jun 7, 2012

Clyde-Robert James Warren, age 72, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 7, 2012 at his residence in Clyde. A native of Haywood County, he was the son of the late J.V. and Hazel Fuller Warren. In honor and celebration of our father's life, we recognize his sacrifice and service in the US Air Force of more than...

Edgar Hall

Edgar Hall

Jun 6, 2012

Edgar Kermit Hall, age 78, went to be with his Lord on Wednesday, June 6, 2012, at Mission Hospitals – Memorial Campus. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Charles and Dorothy Vick Hall. He was also preceded in death by his wife of 43 years, Grace Mashburn Hall,...

Kenneth Naillon

Kenneth Naillon

Jun 5, 2012

Waynesville, Kenneth Ray Naillon, age 43, of Grapeleaf Drive, passed away on Tuesday, June 5, 2012 at MedWest Haywood. A native of Cumberland County, he was the son of Mack and Kathleen Naillon, and was preceded in death by one brother, Chan Naillon. He was a US Marine veteran and was employed by Mcleod Concessions as a...

Ron Fagan

Ron Fagan

Jun 5, 2012

Asheville ' Ron Fagan Sr., 75, of Hendersonville passed away Tuesday, June 5th after a brief illness. Born in Asheville in 1936, Ron lived and worked here until moving to Hendersonville in 2009 with his late wife of 53 years Nancy Fagan, who preceded him in death in February 2012. Ron had a varied career, including a period as...

Sam Burgess, Jr.

Sam Burgess, Jr.

Jun 4, 2012

Waynesville, Samuel "Sam" Medford Burgess, Jr., age 73, of Handsome Drive, passed away on Monday, June 4, 2012 at MedWest-Haywood. A native of Haywood County, he was the son of Laura Messer Burgess and the late Samuel Medford Burgess. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by a brother, James Hugh Burgess and a...

Edna Buell

Edna Buell

Jun 3, 2012

Edna Hendrix Buell, age 88, passed away on Sunday, June 3, 2012 at MedWest – Haywood. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late James Edward and Charlotte Holland Hendrix. She was also preceded in death by her husband, James "Jim" Buell, who died in 2008. Edna was a member...

Susan Sherren

Susan Sherren

Jun 2, 2012

Susan A. Sherren, 66, of Candler, passed away Saturday, June 2, 2012 at the Four Seasons Hospice. She was born October 28, 1945 in New Bedford, MA, to the late Fred Leon Kane, Jr. and Mildred Virginia Marra Kane. She moved to the Asheville area in December 1995, where she has since made her home. Susan had worked as...

Bruce Browning

Bruce Browning

Jun 1, 2012

Donald Bruce Browning, age 80, passed away on Friday, June 1, 2012 at his residence. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, he was the son of the late George and Nola Warren Browning. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, James "Jay" Browning and Harold Browning; a sister, Margaret Davis; and a granddaughter,...

Jerry Boone

Jerry Boone

May 31, 2012

Jerry Daniel Boone, age 68, passed away on Thursday, May 31, 2012 at Autumn Care of Waynesville. A native of Haywood County, he was the son of the late William and Charlotte Clark Boone. He was also preceded in death by a sister. He was a United States Army veteran serving in Germany. Jerry was cared for...

Frances Mason

Frances Mason

May 30, 2012

Frances Troutman Mason, age 72, passed away on Wednesday, May 30, 2012 at her residence. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, she was a daughter of the late Mary Thomason Troutman. In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph C. Mason, Jr., who died in 2011; and a brother,...

Reverend Oakley

Reverend Oakley

May 30, 2012

Reverend Ed H. Oakley, 60, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 30, 2012, following a courageous battle with cancer. In the end, he won. He was born on September 25, 1951, in Roxboro, North Carolina, the son of Harold Oakley and the late Edna Oakley. He served as Minister of Music and Worship...

Blanche Plemmons

Blanche Plemmons

May 29, 2012

Waynesville, Blanche Plemmons, age 70, of Jennings Lane, passed away on Tuesday, May 29, 2012 at MedWest Haywood. A native of Jackson County, she was the daughter of the late Alvin and Essie Hooper Moore and was also preceded in death by an infant brother and one sister, Marlene Plemmons. Blanche graduated from Cullowhee High School and...

Marie Arrington

Marie Arrington

May 26, 2012

Sylva, Marie Arrington, age 94, of Brickfarm Road, passed away on Saturday, May 26, 2012 at MedWest Harris Regional Medical Center. A native of Madison County, she was the daughter of the late Eugene K. and Elizabeth Freshour Trent and was also preceded in death by her husband, Dennis Arrington, who died in 1991; a grandson, Michael...

Fannie Ledford

Fannie Ledford

May 24, 2012

Clyde, Fannie Jane Ledford, age 100, of Deer Trail drive, passed away on Thursday, May 24, 2012. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Martha Kirkpatrick Rathbone. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd Ledford, who died in 1978; one daughter, Edna Ledford; one...

D.V. Henson

D.V. Henson

May 24, 2012

D. V. "Butch" Henson, age 67, of Beaverdam Heights, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 24, 2012 at his residence. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Earl and Dot Nations Henson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters;...

Dale O'Neil

Dale O'Neil

May 24, 2012

Lloyd Dale O'Neil, 66 of the Cruso Community, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, May 24, 2012 at his residence. Born in 1945 in Haywood County to the late Tallie and Sue Hooper O'Neil, he graduated from Bethel High School with the Class of 1963. Dale was employed at the...

George Reid, Jr.

George Reid, Jr.

May 23, 2012

Clyde, George Francis Reid, Jr., age 89, of Willow Tree Lane, passed away on Wednesday, May 23, 2012 at Grace Healthcare. A native of Lakewood, Ohio, he had resided in Haywood County for more than 60 years. He was the son of the late George Francis Reid, Sr. and Dorothy Sletzer Reid and was also preceded in...

Beulah Emery

Beulah Emery

May 23, 2012

Beulah Mae Bates Emery, age 86, died Wednesday, May 23, 2012 at the home of her daughter. A native of Buncombe County, she was a daughter of the late Avon and Mella Cody Bates. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William Horace Emery, who died in 1983; and a daughter,...

Donald Wells

Donald Wells

May 23, 2012

Donald Wells, age 66, passed away on Wednesday, May 23, 2012 at his residence. He was a native of Cape Cod, Massachusetts and was born in Hampden County, Massachusetts on September 12, 1945. He had resided in Haywood County since 1969. He was the son of the late Roger G. Sears and was raised by his very...

Ralph Moody

Ralph Moody

May 19, 2012

Ralph James Moody, age 72, passed away on Saturday, May 19, 2012 at Mission Hospitals – St. Josephs Campus. He was a native of Concord, NC and had resided in Buncombe County for 34 years. He was the son of the late Dwight and Mae Hartsell Moody. He was also preceded in death by a daughter, Crystal...

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