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.
Myrtle Crawford
Dec 24, 2016
Waynesville, Myrtle Fulbright Crawford, age 102, passed away on Saturday, December 24, 2016 at Haywood Lodge and Retirement Center. A native of Haywood County she was the daughter of the late George V. and Mattie Tate Fulbright. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Horace French Crawford, who died in 2005; two sons, Dewain and...
Joseph Levy
Dec 23, 2016
Joseph George Levy, Sr., 86, of Candler, passed away on Friday, December 23, 2016. He was born in Morristown, NJ to the late Frederick and Emma Bischoff Levy. He retired from Kearfott Corporation in Swannanoa after 23 years and was a member of Bethesda Missionary Baptist Church in Candler. Joseph loved animals and watching old Western movies. In addition...
Jill Rogers
Dec 22, 2016
Canton – Jill Wilson Rogers, age 57, passed away on Thursday, December 22, 2106 at her residence. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Harley Simpson and Lois Putnam Wilson. She is survived by her husband of 26 years, Kelly Rogers; a son, David Rogers and his wife, Emily;...
Toby Brooks
Dec 22, 2016
Canton – Toby Tyler Brooks, age 42, passed away on Thursday, December 22, 2016 at his residence. A native of Jackson County, he was a son of Wayne T. Brooks and Freida Jones Brooks. He was preceded in death by his grandparents; J. C. Jones, Ray Claude Brooks and Vergie Ellen Nations; great-grandparents, Thomas Brooks and Polly...
Elizabeth Carver
Dec 22, 2016
Waynesville, Elizabeth Ruth Farmer Harris Carver, 57, passed away on Thursday, December 22, 2016 at Maggie Valley Nursing and Rehab Center. Born in Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Roy Vinson and Ruth Ethel Poston Farmer and was also preceded in death by a sister, Marsha Rose Glance; and a brother, Dewey Leo Farmer....
Carol Johnson
Dec 21, 2016
"1929 – 2016" Canton – Carol L. Johnson, 87, passed away on Wednesday, December 21, 2016 at the home of his sister. A native of Haywood County, he was a son of the late Lester and Lora Jones Johnson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother-in-law, Howard William Payne and a...
Ralph Inman
Dec 21, 2016
"1950 – 2016" Clyde – Ralph Willard Inman, 66, passed away on Wednesday, December 21, 2016 at his residence. A native of Haywood County, he was a son of the late Lyman Loranzo and Rose Lee Rollins Inman. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Marvin Dewey "Bill" Rollins. Ralph retired...
Henry Clemmer
Dec 21, 2016
Waynesville, Henry Alburtus Clemmer, age 92, passed away on Wednesday, December 21, 2016 at Spicewood Cottages. A native of Gaston County, he was the son of the late Robert E. Lee and Gertrude Maxwell Clemmer. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Marion Galke Clemmer; and a son Larry Leon Clemmer. Henry was a member...
Ruby Barnwell
Dec 20, 2016
"1934 – 2016" Canton – Ruby Barnwell, 82, passed away on December 20, 2016 at Haywood Regional Medical Center. A native of Buncombe County, she was a daughter of the late Robert George and Annie Sales Barnwell. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Marie Stallings; and two brothers, Leamer (Bud)...
Keith Smith
Dec 18, 2016
"Loving Dad & Brother" Canton – Thurman Keith "Butch" Smith, 47, passed away on Sunday, December 18, 2016 at his residence. A native of Hall County, Georgia, Keith had lived most of his life in Haywood County and was a son of the late James Doyle and Lucy Ann Russell Smith. Keith was employed for 24 years...
Judy Kullman
Dec 17, 2016
Maggie Valley, Judy Baysinger Kullman, 66, passed away on Saturday, December 17, 2016 at Autumn Care. Judy was born in Meade County, Kentucky and had lived in Haywood County for the past 33 years. She was the daughter of the late Denis R. and Iona Rhodes Baysinger. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Robert...
Vivian Henson
Dec 16, 2016
"Loving & Devoted Mother" Canton – Vivian Henson, 94, passed away on Friday, December 16, 2016 at Silver Bluff Nursing Home. A native of Haywood County, she was a daughter of the late Ethel Howell. In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ulus C. Henson, who died in 1949 and a...
Joyce Allen
Dec 16, 2016
Clyde, Joyce Collier Rhodes Allen, 90, went home to be with her Lord on Friday, December 16, 2016. A native of Scott County, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late George and Sophia Stella Broom Collier and was also preceded in death by her husbands, Donald Allen, Jr., who died in 1980 and Lawrence Rhodes and...
Beecher Phillips
Dec 15, 2016
Waynesville, William Beecher Phillips, 67, passed away on Thursday, December 15, 2016. A native of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Elbert and Ota Sutton Phillips and was also preceded in death by a sister, Nora Ball, a brother, Burton Phillips, and brother-in-law, Tom Rogers. Beecher held the rank of Lieutenant, retiring in 2009...
Myrtle Hare
Dec 14, 2016
Leicester, Myrtle Webb Hare, age 83, passed away on Wednesday, December 14, 2016 at her residence. A native of Buncombe County she is the daughter of the late Herman and Evelyn Hutchinson Webb. Myrtle was also preceded in death by her husband, Walter Hare, who died in 1998; three sons, David, Ronnie and Ganey Hare. She retired...
Bruce Larivee
Dec 14, 2016
Bruce L. Larivee, 73, of Holyoke, Massachusetts, passed away at his residence on December 14, 2016, after a battle with cancer. He was born May 25, 1943, oldest son of the late Lionel "Leo" D. and Jeanette (Bilodeau) Larivee. He resided 35 years in Miami, Florida, where he was employed by Eastern Air Lines and Florida Power...
Barbara Trull
Dec 12, 2016
"Devoted Friend" Canton – Barbara Jean Trull, 73, passed away on Monday, December 12, 2016 at Silver Bluff. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, she was a daughter of the late Elbert A. and Esther Cogburn Trull. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her step-mother, Juanita Trull; a half-sister, Deborah...
Marcella Cable
Dec 12, 2016
Waynesville, Marcella Buchanan Cable, age 85, went home to be in the presence of her Heavenly Father on the 12th day of December, 2016. A native of Jackson County, she was the daughter to the late Roy and Luna Cowan Buchanan. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by brothers, Conrad, Paul and Glenn...
Joe Hannah
Dec 11, 2016
Waynesville, Joe Medford Hannah, age 78, passed away on Sunday, December 11, 2016 at The Homestead in the presence of his loving family. Joe was the son of the late Medford and Bonnie Sutton Hannah of Haywood County. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his three half-brothers, Lowell, Dennis and Odell Messer....
Bill Queen
Dec 11, 2016
Waynesville, James William "Bill" Queen, age 68, passed away on Sunday, December 11, 2016 at his residence. A native of Haywood County, he was the son of the late John M. Queen, Jr. and Margaret Hundley Queen. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his son, Joseph Queen. Bill cherished the days he...
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