Canton, North Carolina Obituaries & Death Notices: October 2026

4 notices dated October 2026

1. Douglas “Doug” James Howell, 62, of Canton · 1964–2026

   Celebration of life Sun Nov 8, 1:30–3 PM at Pinnacle Church · Funeral Sun Nov 8, 3 PM at Pinnacle Church · Graveside service, date and time TBA at Howell Family Cemetery · Crawford / Ray Funeral Home, Cremation Services and Memorial Gardens Inc, Canton

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2. George Leslie Smathers, 79, of Canton · 1947–2026

   Celebration of life Sun Nov 8, 2–4 PM at Camp Schaub Lodge, Waynesville · Crawford / Ray Funeral Home, Cremation Services and Memorial Gardens Inc, Canton

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3. Romaine Stepp Justice, 89, of Canton · 1937–2026

   Graveside service Mon Oct 26, 2–3 PM at Cruso UMC Cemetery, Canton · Wells Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Waynesville

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4. Cynthia “Cindy” Renee Cogburn, 64, of Canton · 1962–2026

   Crawford / Ray Funeral Home, Cremation Services and Memorial Gardens Inc, Canton

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