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.
James West, Jr.
Dec 23, 2020
Waynesville, James Walter West, Jr., age 79, passed away on Wednesday, December 23, 2020 at his residence.
A native of Haywood County he was a son of the late James W. West, Sr. and Thelma Wilkes West Buchanan. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a sister, Phyllis Ann McGaha and infant sister;...
Camilla Mcconnell
Dec 23, 2020
Waynesville, Camilla Grace Webber McConnell, age 93, passed away on Wednesday, December 23, 2020 at Autumn Care of Waynesville, North Carolina.
A native of Orlando, Florida, she was a daughter of the late Winslow L. Webber and Edith Babson Mustard. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James H. McConnell; two...
Rev. J.C. Thomas
Dec 22, 2020
Rev. J. C. Thomas, 83, of Ellenboro, NC went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 22, 2020 surrounded by his family.
He was born November 15, 1937 to the late Cas and Bess Shelton Thomas. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his son, David Scott Thomas, grandson, Brandon Thomas,...
Stephen Nanney
Dec 22, 2020
Canton – Stephen Charles Nanney, 46, passed away on Tuesday, December 22, 2020 at Mission Hospital in Asheville, NC.
Stephen was a native and lifelong resident of Haywood County. He was the son of Linda Duckett Nanney and the late Charles Martin Nanney, who died in 2019.
In addition to his mother, Stephen is survived...
Doris Mccracken
Dec 20, 2020
Clyde, Doris Wyatt McCracken, age 77, passed away on, Sunday, December 20, 2020 at her home.
A native of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late John David and Mary Ruth Gunter Wyatt. Doris was a hairdresser in Haywood County for many years. She co- founded Curl ‘n Chat beauty salon but sold her half...
Anna Morrill
Dec 19, 2020
Cullowhee, North Carolina, Anna Chaiko Morrill, age 97, passed away on Saturday, December 19, 2020 after a period of declining health.
Mrs. Morrill was born in Moosic, Pennsylvania on February 17, 1923 to the late John and Mary Chaiko. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Maurice B. Morrill, who...
Lorena Sutton
Dec 18, 2020
Clyde, Lorena Ethel Haynes Sutton passed away on her 90th birthday on Friday, December 18, 2020 at Haywood Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.
She was a native of Haywood County and the daughter of the late Posey and Bertha Davis Haynes. She was also preceded in death by her loving husband of 67 years, Isaac Luther "I.L." Sutton,...
Duryea Stevens
Dec 18, 2020
Waynesville, Duryea Theodore "Ted" Stevens, age 88, passed away on Friday, December 18, 2020 at Mission Hospital.
A native of Long Island, New York, he was the son of the late Duryea Joseph and Anna Frances Nichols Stevens. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Ronald and Roger Stevens. Over the...
Carol Mcknight
Dec 18, 2020
Carol McKnight, age 82, passed into the presence of God’s loving arms on Friday, December 18, 2020 at Harmony at Reynolds Mountain.
A native of Kansas City, Missouri, Carol McKnight was the daughter of the late Lester and Catherine Cruce McKnight. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Michael Strickland; her brother,...
Doris Hall
Dec 17, 2020
Canton – Doris Aileen Ford Hall, 94, passed away on Thursday, December 17, 2020 at Arrowhead Cove of Silver Bluff Village.
A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, she was a daughter of the late Alvin and Ollie Mae Pope Ford. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 65...
Leon Webb
Dec 16, 2020
Waynesville, Leon Elmer Webb, age 98, passed away on Wednesday, December 16, 2020 at Autumn Care of Waynesville.
Leon was born on April 6, 1922 to the late Monroe Clarence and Bertha Plemmons Webb, in a log house with an added on "lean to" kitchen in the Luck community of Spring Creek, Madison County. He was preceded...
Ellie Jane Caldwell Morrow
Dec 16, 2020
Waynesville, Ellie Jane “Nellie” Caldwell Morrow, age 74, passed away on, Wednesday, December 16, 2020 at her home.
A native of Haywood County, Nellie was the daughter of the late Jarvis and Wilsye Trantham Caldwell. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Lucky Caldwell; sister, Maggie Lee Cagle; three nephews, Homer...
Ricky Layman
Dec 16, 2020
Waynesville – Ricky Carroll Layman, 62, of the Bethel community, passed away on Wednesday, December 16, 2020.
Ricky was a native and lifelong resident of Haywood County and a son of the late Oscar, Jr. and Virginia Ivey Layman. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Michael and Bobby Layman. Ricky...
Pasquale "Pat" Amato
Dec 15, 2020
Waynesville, Pasquale "Pat" Amato, age 85, passed away on Tuesday, December 15, at Haywood Regional Medical Center.
Pasquale was formally a resident of Lakeland and Winter Haven, Florida. For the past 26 years he resided in Maggie Valley.
He was a consultant pharmacist for over 50 years in Florida and at Waynesville Pharmacy. He was...
Freda Queen
Dec 15, 2020
Clyde – Freda Hipps Queen, 86, passed away on Tuesday, December 15, 2020 at Silver Bluff Nursing Home.
Freda was a native and lifelong resident of Haywood County and a daughter of the late Chester Jack and Marie Moore Hipps. In addition to her parents, Freda was preceded in death by her husband, Billy Queen, who died...
Joyce Mease
Dec 14, 2020
Canton – Joyce Norris Mease, 85, passed away on Monday, December 14, 2020 at Silver Bluff Nursing Home.
Joyce was a native of Haywood County and a daughter of the late Bill and Wales Clark Norris. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Felix Mease, who died in...
Billie Morgan
Dec 14, 2020
Canton – Evelyn “Billie” Winfield Morgan, 92, passed away on Monday, December 14, 2020 at Silver Bluff Nursing Home.
Billie was a native and lifelong resident of Haywood County and a daughter of the late Robert and Hattie Pressley Winfield. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband and the father...
Sophia Sutton
Dec 13, 2020
Waynesville, Sophia Evelyn McCracken Sutton, age 94, passed away on Sunday, December 13, 2020 at Haywood Lodge & Retirement Center.
A native of Haywood County, Evelyn was the daughter of the late Albert J. and Myrtle Medford McCracken. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Paul A. Sutton; daughter in-law Jane...
Jean Morrow
Dec 13, 2020
Waynesville, Jean Vealey Hall Morrow, age 99, passed away on, Sunday, December 13, 2020 at Autumn Care of Waynesville.
Jean was a native of Michigan and a longtime resident of Haywood County and the daughter of the late Leon and Flora Kuder Vealey. She was also preceded in death by her first husband, Russell Douglas Hall, who...
Melinda "Mindy" Ray
Dec 12, 2020
Melinda - "Mindy" - Joanne Townsend Ray, age 60, passed away on Saturday, December 12, 2020 at Care Partners, John F. Keever Solace Center. Melinda was a Metastatic Breast Cancer (MBC) Warrior and passed away from complications associated with her battle of MBC.
Melinda was born in Honolulu, Hawai’i on June 29, 1960 and was a daughter of...
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