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.
Billy Blankenship
Jun 2, 2022
Maggie Valley – Billy Willard Blankenship, 72, passed away on Thursday, June 2, 2022, at The Elizabeth House in Flat Rock.
Billy was a native and lifelong resident of Haywood County and a son of the late Willard and Lillian Shipman Blankenship. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Mary Ann...
Jane Cable
Jun 1, 2022
Maggie Valley, Doris Jane Cable, age 87, passed away on Wednesday, June 1, 2022, peacefully at Maggie Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation.
A native of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Wilburn Henderson and Effie Jane Evans Setzer. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, George Paul Cable, who...
Lillie Fuller
May 31, 2022
Candler – Lillie Mae Fuller, 88, passed away on Tuesday, May 31, 2022, at her granddaughter’s residence.
Lillie Mae was a native of Macon County and a daughter of the late George Thomas and Texie Palestine Justice Ramsey. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, O.V. Fuller; a daughter, Belinda Louise...
Lawrence "Larry" Colford
May 31, 2022
Waynesville – Lawrence "Larry" Wayne Colford, 84, passed away at his residence on Tuesday, May 31, 2022.
Larry was a native of Glenburn, Maine, and was proud of his Maineic heritage. He was the son of Helen Louise and Robert Earl Colford and also raised by Henry and Audrey Megquier. In addition to his parents, Larry was...
Clint Mull
May 30, 2022
Waynesville, Clint Mull, age 85, passed away on Monday, May 30, 2022, at his residence.
A native of Jackson County, he was a son of Charlie and Lela Kilby Mull. He was also preceded in death by his beloved wife, Judith Browning Mull, who died in 1997; sister, Mattie Jackson; two brothers, Joe and Claude Mull; stepbrothers,...
John Dwyer, Iii
May 30, 2022
Maggie Valley, John Joseph Dwyer, III, 93, passed away on Monday, May 30, 2022 at his residence.
A native of Brooklyn, New York, he was a son of the late John Joseph Dwyer and Kathryn Agnes Cooney Dwyer. John proudly served his country during the Korean War in the United States Army. He worked in the garment...
William Sprinkle, Jr.
May 28, 2022
Maggie Valley, NC /Sarasota, FL, William Thomas Sprinkle, Jr., age 74, passed away on Saturday, May 28, 2022 at his residence.
A native of Tazewell, Virginia, he was a son of the late William Thomas Sprinkle, Sr. and Katherine Bales Sprinkle. Tom proudly served his country in the United States Army, during the Vietnam ERA. He was...
James "J.C." Cochran, Jr.
May 26, 2022
Waynesville, James "J.C." Cochran, Jr., age 80, passed away on Thursday, May 26, 2022, at Mission Hospital.
A native of Haywood County, he was a son of James Cochran, Sr. and Edna Sarah Moody Cochran. He was also preceded in death by his beloved wife of 30 years, Virginia "Ginny" Wilson Cochran, who died in March 2021. ...
Raymond Farmer
May 25, 2022
Waynesville – Raymond Lewis Farmer, 88, passed away on Wednesday, May 25, 2022, at his residence.
Raymond was a native and lifelong resident of Haywood County and a son of the late David and Lovie Revis Farmer. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Mary Ann Rogers Farmer, who died...
Leila Lynch
May 24, 2022
Maggie Valley, Leila Isabelle Mocker Lynch, age 97, passed away on Tuesday, May 24, 2022 at her home.
A native of New York, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Leila Brown Mocker. She was also preceded in death by her dear husband of 75 years, Major Arthur C. Lynch who died in 2020 and...
Deborah Judge
May 24, 2022
Maggie Valley, Deborah Lee Judge, age 59, passed away on Tuesday, May 24, 2022, at CarePartners Hospice Solace Center.
A native of Jacksonville, Florida, she was a daughter of Nancy True Judge and the late John W. Judge. Deborah proudly served her country in the United States Air Force. She was a legal secretary, enjoyed crafting, loved...
Toni Mullany
May 23, 2022
Waynesville, Toni Jo Baxter Mullany, 81, passed away at Haywood Regional Medical Center, May 23, 2022, surrounded by loved ones and peacefully elevated to her heavenly home.
A native of Iredell County, she was a daughter of the late Fred and Louise Towell Baxter. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband,...
Eve Bishop
May 17, 2022
Lake Junaluska, Eve King Bishop, age 61, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Tuesday, May 17, 2022.
"Where ever she was, there was Eden." Mark Twain, The Diaries of Adam and Eve
Our lovely Eve Lynn King Bishop has stepped into the infinite care and love of God. She is in a glad...
Patsy Reynolds
May 17, 2022
Canton – Patsy Gaddy Reynolds, 87, passed away on Tuesday, May 17, 2022, at Silver Bluff Nursing Home.
Patsy was a native of Haywood County and the daughter of the late Joseph Keller and Lola Medford Gaddy. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, William Charles Reynolds, who...
Dianna Burris
May 17, 2022
Canton – Dianna Worley Burris, 76, was taken to her heavenly home on May 17, 2022, with her beloved family by her side.
Dianna, affectionately known as Mammy by all her friends and family, was a native of Haywood County and the daughter of the late Bennie Bronson and Juanita Scott Worley. In addition to her parents,...
Ronald Mcclure
May 16, 2022
Canton – Ronald Lee “Ron” McClure, 77, passed away on Monday, May 16, 2022, at his residence.
Ron was a native and lifelong resident of Haywood County and a son of the late Spellman Garrett and Thelma Allison McClure. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a stepson, Kenny Warren. Ron previously worked...
Jeffrey Ellwood
May 15, 2022
Brevard, Jeffrey Albert Ellwood, age 63, passed away on Sunday, May 15, 2022, at Carepartners Hospice Solace Center.
A native of Daytona Beach, Florida, he was a son of the late John Fiske and Norma Wood Ellwood. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, John Fiske Ellwood, Jr. Jeff had resided...
Mamie Burchfield
May 12, 2022
Waynesville, Mamie Cagle Burchfield, age 90, passed away on Thursday, May 12, 2022 at CarePartners Hospice Solace Center.
A native of Haywood County, she was a daughter of the late Fred and Elizabeth Parton Cagle. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur Wilford Burchfield; several siblings; and a deceased great-great-granddaughter,...
Wendell "Bucky" Woods
May 10, 2022
Waynesville, Wendell Grant "Bucky" Woods, age 71, passed away on Tuesday, May 10, 2022 at Mission Memorial Campus after a brief illness.
A native of Sylva, he was the son of the late Charles and Stella Stewart Woods. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Belva Shuler; and four brothers, Marvin,...
Thomas "Tom" Hines, Jr.
May 10, 2022
Waynesville, Thomas Robert Hines, Jr., age 82, passed away on Tuesday, May 10, 2022 at Mission Memorial Campus.
A native of Dade City, Florida, he was the son of the late Thomas Hines, Sr. and Etha Hines. Tom attended Florida State University and was a citrus grower for many years. He enjoyed golfing, especially with his great...
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