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 Oneal Smyrl
Jun 30, 2023
Robert Oneal Smyrl, 91, of Candler passed away on Friday, June 30, 2023 at Pisgah Manor. A native of Neeses, SC, he was a son of the late Bennie English and Edith Dukes Smyrl. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his second wife, Mary Thomas Smyrl on May 21, 2015 and son, John...
Billy C. Henson
Jun 30, 2023
Waynesville, Billy Carroll Henson, age 70, passed away on Friday, June 30, 2023 surrounded by his loving family.
A native of Haywood County and part of a big family of thirteen children, Billy was a son of the late James Luther Henson and Emma Justice Henson. He was preceded in death by sisters, Lucille Conard and Elizabeth Mintz; brothers,...
Louella Christine Thompson Pressley
Jun 27, 2023
Canton – Louella Thompson Pressley, 96, passed away on Tuesday, June 27, 2023, at Silver Bluff Nursing Home.
Louella was a native of Haywood County but resided in Buncombe also for a few years. She was a daughter of the late James William and Eva Louise Singleton Thompson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death...
Mary "Peggy" Franklin Ruff Dietz
Jun 26, 2023
Waynesville, Mary "Peggy" Franklin Ruff Dietz, 97, passed away on Monday, June 26, 2023 at Autumn Care of Waynesville.
A native of Haywood County, she was a daughter of the late George Wiley and Maria West Franklin. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Charles Ruff, who died in 1992 and second...
Tracy Loman Plemmons
Jun 25, 2023
Candler – Tracy Loman Plemmons, 72, passed away on Sunday, June 25, 2023 at Pisgah Manor Health Care Center in Candler.
A native of Haywood County, Tracy was the son of the late Clarence and Jency Reece Plemmons. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Ronnie Plemmons. Tracy was a member of Morning Star United Methodist...
Terrance Reynolds Sellers
Jun 24, 2023
Canton – Terrance “Terry” Reynolds Sellers, 83, passed away on Saturday, June 24, 2023, at Mission Hospital.
Terry was a native and lifelong resident of Haywood County and a son of the late William Henry “Willie” and Letha Henson Sellers. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four brothers, Edward, Jack, Robert, and Steve...
Doris "Dot" McCall Beck
Jun 24, 2023
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Balsam, Doris McCall Beck, 90, went Home to be with her Lord, Saturday, June 24, 2023.
She was a daughter of the late James Lewis and Elsie Middleton McCall. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband and the love of her life, Samuel Willard Beck; granddaughters, Bailey Leann Beck and...
Joyce Hastings Boyd
Jun 23, 2023
Joyce Hastings Boyd, 86, went to be with The Lord after a long struggle with dementia on Friday, June 23, 2023 at Autumn Care of Waynesville.
Born and raised in Carbondale, Illinois, she was the daughter of the late J. Erby and Florence Neal Hastings. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by sister, Yvonne Hastings...
Dr. Doris Marie Bixby Hammett
Jun 22, 2023
Doris Hammett, age 99, died on Thursday, June 22, 2023.
Doris Marie Bixby was born in rural Kansas on May 26, 1924. She was the oldest of three daughters. Her parents were Benjamin Parker Bixby, a country doctor, and Ruth Valeria Wickham Bixby, a nurse. Her younger sisters were Elizabeth Cornelia Bixby (McKenzie) and Abigail Lois Bixby (Calvin), both...
Lynne Smith Galvin
Jun 21, 2023
Connelly Springs, Lynne Smith Galvin, age 83, passed away on Wednesday, June 21, 2023, at Elizabeth House.
A native of Burke County, she was a daughter of the late Rex Gordon Smith and Ila Le Lail Smith. She was preceded in death by her dear husband, John Thomas Galvin, Sr. who died in 1988.
Lynne dedicated her life...
Christine Stamey Grasty
Jun 19, 2023
On Monday, June 19, 2023, Mrs. Christine Stamey Grasty passed away at the Haywood Regional Medical Center after a brief illness.
Christine was preceded in death by her parents, Boyce and Bonnie Stamey; her husband, James S. Grasty, Sr.; and son, Roger Keener. In January of 2023, Christine’s son, Roger, passed away unexpectedly. This loss was profound for...
Janice Marie Hogg
Jun 19, 2023
Waynesville, Janice Marie Jones Hogg, 92, passed away on Monday, June 19, 2023 at her residence.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Trammell Hogg, who died in 2009; and a son, Kim Hogg. Janice was a member of First Baptist Church of Waynesville. She loved the Lord, her family and enjoyed baking, music and trips to Cades...
Myrtle Drucilla Reed
Jun 19, 2023
Asheville, Myrtle Drucilla Reed, 76, passed away on Monday, June 19, 2023 at Laurels of Summit Ridge.
A native of Buncombe County, she was a daughter of the late, Howard and Mary Shope Bradley. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Patricia Causey and Martha Clark. Myrtle graduated from Owens High School and...
Elease Messer
Jun 19, 2023
Waynesville, Glennie Elease Messer, 86, passed away on Monday, June 19, 2023, at her residence.
A native of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Glenn and Burr Leatherwood Messer. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three sisters and three brothers. She had a long and successful career as a Registered Nurse. ...
Patrick Jennings Powell
Jun 19, 2023
Patrick Jennings Powell, 82 of Clyde, passed away on June 19, 2023. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, JN and Tibbie Burress Powell, and brother, Hugh Powell.
Pat was born on July 30, 1940 in Longview, Washington. He was an avid outdoorsman, who loved to fish, hunt, and travel with his family and friends, and...
Carolyn Hall
Jun 17, 2023
Clyde, Carolyn Elizabeth Cabe Hall, 77, passed away on Saturday, June 17, 2023, at CarePartners Hospice of Asheville where she was surrounded by her family.
A native of Jackson County, she was born October 12, 1945, to the late Rufus Taylor and Hanna Isabelle Buchanan Cabe. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Shirley Gunter. Carolyn...
Richard L. Kistler
Jun 16, 2023
Maggie Valley, Richard Lee Kistler, age 89, passed away on Friday, June 16, 2023 at Mission Hospital.
Born in South Dakota to a big family, he was a son of the late Milo Kistler and Grace McManus Kistler. He was preceded in death by one sister and two brothers.
Richard proudly served in the U.S. Army. After his tour...
Dennis Chriss
Jun 13, 2023
Dennis Chriss (Chrzanowski)
June 7, 1947 – June 13, 2023
Always the life of the party and everyone’s biggest supporter. Proud, hilarious, loving and generous are just a few words to describe the larger-than-life personality of our Dad/Gramps.
Dennis Chriss, 76 years old, of North Tonawanda, New York, passed away on June 13, 2023, at his daughter’s home...
Brenda Lee Edmonds Clark
Jun 11, 2023
Brenda Lee Edmonds Clark, 63, of Mills River passed away on Sunday, June 11, 2023 at her residence. A native of Washington, DC, she was the daughter of the late Clifford and Freida McCall Edmonds. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Carl Clark.
She is survived by her sons, Ronald and...
Margaret "Charlene" Howell
Jun 9, 2023
Waynesville, Margaret "Charlene" Henson Howell, 87, passed away on Friday, June 9, 2023, at her home, surrounded by her family.
A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Charlie Herman and Margaret Thompson Henson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, M.E. "Gene" Howell, who died...
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