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.
Roxie Brown
Jun 16, 2021
Waynesville, Roxie Smith Brown, age 92, passed away on Tuesday, June 16, 2021 at Haywood Regional Medical Center.
A native of Haywood County, she was a daughter of the late Roe and Dollie Greene Smith. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Marvin Reeves Brown, who died in 2004; and her son, Ronnie Brown who...
Margaret Davis
Jun 16, 2021
Canton – Margaret Louise Sherrill Davis, 83, passed away on Wednesday, June 16, 2021 at her residence.
Margaret was a native of Haywood County and a daughter of the late L. M. “Happy” and May Moore Sherrill. She was a teacher for 28 years with 18 of those years at Pisgah High School. Margaret was a member...
Mary Buckner
Jun 16, 2021
Candler – Mary Green Buckner, 85, passed away on Wednesday, June 16, 2021 at her residence.
A native of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Thurman and Doshia Stamey Green. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Richard B. Buckner, who died on March 2, 2008. Mary enjoyed her work in the...
Randy Cope
Jun 15, 2021
Waynesville – Randy Jack Cope, 62, of the Stamey Cove Community, passed away on Tuesday, June 15, 2021 at his residence.
Randy was a native and lifelong resident of Haywood County and a son of the late Jack and Ruth Ball Cope. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his paternal grandmother, Ada...
John Edwards, Jr.
Jun 15, 2021
Canton – John Raymond Edwards, Jr., 76, “Sandy” of the Bethel Community passed away on Tuesday, June 15, 2021 at his residence, two short days prior to his 77th birthday.
John was a native of Milford, Connecticut and son of the late John, Sr. and Christina Edwards. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death...
Winston Little, Jr.
Jun 14, 2021
Winston “Cam” Campbell Little, Jr., 53, of Asheville died on June 14, 2021, at Memorial Mission Hospital following a period of declining health.
A native of Buncombe County, he loved dogs and spending time with his family and friends. Some of his favorite places were the beach and the lake.
He is survived by his...
Christopher Roper
Jun 14, 2021
Canton, Christopher Thomas Roper, 49, passed away on Monday, June 14, 2021, at his home.
Chris was born in Atlanta, Georgia to Thomas and Geraldine Anglin Roper. Chris was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Bill and Viola Roper and his maternal grandparents, Levi and Ruth Anglin. Chris had one passion in life that began at...
Mourine Carter
Jun 14, 2021
Canton – Mourine Fay Peterson Carter, 86, passed away one Monday, June 14, 2021 at Silver Bluff Nursing Home.
Mourine was a native of Brunswick County, North Carolina and a daughter of the late Robert and Eva Blake Peterson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John Amos Carter, Sr., who...
Laura Cooper Gunter
Jun 11, 2021
Waynesville, Laura Rogers Cooper Gunter, 95, passed away on Friday, June 11, 2021 at Memorial Mission Campus.
A native of the Fines Creek Community, Laura was the daughter of the late James Hardy and Essie Noland Rogers. She was also preceded in death by her first husband, Dewey Cooper, who died in 1968; her second husband, Hughey...
Gay Angel
Jun 8, 2021
Gay Fred Angel, age 84, passed away on Tuesday, June 8, 2021 surrounded by his family at Mission Hospital.
A native of Madison County, he was the son of the late Ben and Zona Angel. He was preceded in death by a brother, Guy Angel.
Gay was a lifelong farmer. He was passionate about his...
Shirley Baldwin
Jun 7, 2021
Asheville – Shirley Anne Rogers Baldwin, 78, passed away on Monday, June 7, 2021 at her residence.
Shirley was a native of Haywood County and a daughter of the late James and Eula Burnette Rogers. She was employed at American Enka with 35 years of service in the payroll department until her retirement in 1993. Shirley loved...
Elizabeth Ballard
Jun 7, 2021
Elizabeth Kelley Ballard, 91, of Asheville passed away on Monday, June 7, 2021, at John F. Keever, Jr. Solace Center. A native of Walhalla, SC, she was daughter of the late Carrie Kelley Rogers. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband Lawrence Eugene Ballard in December 2020.
Mrs. Ballard was...
Ned H. "Buster" Price
Jun 6, 2021
Waynesville, Ned Hilliard "Buster" Price was called home to heaven on June 6th, 2021. He is preceded in death by his mother and father Joe and Cordell Price, and siblings David and Johnny Price. Surviving are his sister Betty (Ken) Meade of Clyde, NC and brother Bill Price of Morristown, TN and sister-in-law’s Sandra and Gloria Price, along with...
Carolyn Price
Jun 6, 2021
Canton – Carolyn Sue Davis Price, 71, passed away on Sunday, June 6, 2021 at Haywood Regional Medical Center.
Carolyn was a native of Tuscaloosa, Alabama but had resided in Haywood County for a number of years and was a daughter of the late Samuel Richard and Hazel Baler Davis. In addition to her parents, she was...
Diane Justice
Jun 6, 2021
Canton – Diane Queen Justice, 76, passed away on Sunday, June 6, 2021 at Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital.
Diane was a native of Haywood County and a daughter of the late William George and Roberta Dorothy Smathers Queen. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Marshall Dean Justice; a brother,...
Kimberly Goodin
Jun 4, 2021
Balsam, Kimberly Jan Goodin, age 51, passed away on Friday, June 4, 2021 at Harris Regional Hospital.
A resident of North Carolina for most of her life, Kimberly proudly worked for 28 years at various hospitals in the area as a Revenue Integrity Analyst. She was a member of Covenant Presbyterian Church where she served as Treasurer...
Rita Neal
Jun 4, 2021
Rita Sue Davis Neal, 68, of Canton gained her Angel Wings on June 4, 2021. She is now resting in the arms of our Lord and Savior. A native of Hendersonville, she was daughter of the late Marshal Davis and Evelyn Daw. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Larry Neal and her son, Danny Neal.
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Timothy Coleman
Jun 3, 2021
Waynesville – Timothy Shawn Coleman, 55, passed away on Thursday, June 3, 2021 at Silver Bluff Rehabilitation Center.
Timothy was a native of Buncombe County but had lived most of his entire life in Haywood County. He was a son of the late Max Roger and Alberta Medford Coleman. Timothy worked at Haywood Vocational Opportunities and was...
Joseph Shelton
Jun 2, 2021
Waynesville, Joseph Ralph "Joe" Shelton, 71, passed away on Wednesday, June 2, 2021, at Memorial Mission Hospital.
Joe was a native of Haywood County and son to the late, Louise Jaynes Shelton. In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by a son, Scott Shelton and brother, Don Shelton. Joe proudly served his country in...
Thomasine Harkins
Jun 1, 2021
Canton - Thomasine (aka “Tommie”), the last child born to the late G. C. Paxton and Annie Jones Paxton of Canton, passed away peacefully at Givens Estates Health Center on the morning of June 1. She was 92 and had lived independently at home until the last 2 months.
She graduated from Canton High School in 1948...
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