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.
Cline Worley
Feb 14, 2016
Cline E. Worley, 82, of Candler, passed away Sunday, February 14, 2016. A native of Madison County, he was the son of the late Everett and Bessie Waldrup Worley, and moved to Buncombe County when he was 4 years old. Cline was a member of Corinth Baptist Church and Ridgway Baptist Church and worked at the Farmers Market for...
John Fish, Jr.
Feb 14, 2016
"1949 – 2016" Candler – John Hardy Fish, Jr., age 66, passed away Sunday, February 14, 2016, at his home. A native of Haywood County, John grew up in Cruso and enjoyed playing sports, fishing, and hunting. John was a veteran of the Vietnam War, where he served in the United States Army 1st Cavalry Division, Company...
Jaby Hargrove
Feb 13, 2016
Waynesville, Jaby Lance "Lanny" Hargrove, 56, of Westwood Circle, passed away on Saturday, February 13, 2016 at Memorial Mission Hospital. A native of Haywood County, he was the son of Jack and Nina Myers Hargrove. He was preceded in death by grandparent, Luther and Faye Myers and Charlie and Iva Hargrove. Lanny was a 1977 graduate of...
Caryl Pepin
Feb 13, 2016
Caryl McIntosh Pepin, 74, of Black Mountain, passed peacefully into the loving arms of her Savior on Saturday, February 13, 2016 at Chunns Cove Assisted Living Asheville, after an 8 year battle with vascular dementia. She was born in Chicago Heights, IL on Valentine's Day, to the late Carl and Florence McIntosh. Caryl attended Bradley University in Peoria, IL...
Nellie Jones
Feb 12, 2016
Waynesville, Nellie Ruth Pressley Jones, 82, passed away on Friday, February 12, 2016 at the Brian Center. A native of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Lonnie W. Pressley and Bessie Elizabeth Pressley Rogers. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Paul Jones, who died in 2002; two brothers, Ralph Washington Pressley...
Uramae Bhrisun
Feb 11, 2016
Waynesville, Uramae Bryson Bhrisun, 84, passed away on Thursday, February 11, 2016 at the Haywood House. A native of Haywood county, she was the daughter of the late Joseph E. and Mary Gray McCracken Bryson. Uramae was a forelady at Dayco Inc. before retiring. She is survived by her good friend, Mary Frances Gibson. Friends are invited...
Mary Rose
Feb 8, 2016
Canton - Mary Elizabeth Young Rose, age 81, formerly of the Thickety community, passed away Monday, February 8, 2016 at Applingwood Health Care Center in Memphis, Tennessee. Mary was a native of Haywood County and the youngest daughter of the late Lyda and Mamie Smith Young. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Robert and Cecil...
Samuel Lane, Iii
Feb 8, 2016
Waynesville, Samuel Houston Lane, III, age 76, passed away on Monday, February 8, 2016 surrounded by his family at Memorial Campus. A native of Haywood County, he was the son of Louise Lane of Hazelwood and the late Samuel Houston Lane, Jr. He attended Western Carolina University, where he earned a Bachelor's Degree in Business. Sam was...
Angela Ford
Feb 7, 2016
"1961 – 2016" Clyde – Angie Strange Ford, age 54, passed away Sunday, February 7, 2016 at her residence. A native of Haywood County, she was a daughter of Hilda Best Gibson of Canton. Angie enjoyed scrap booking, camping, and raising chickens. In addition to her mother, she is survived by her husband of 37 years, Bruce...
Lois Robinson
Feb 7, 2016
"1928 – 2016" Canton – Lois Massie Robinson, age 88, passed away Sunday, February 7, 2016 at Silver Bluff Nursing Home. A native of Haywood County, she was a daughter of the late Americus and Lorene Rhinehart Massie. Lois retired from Dayco International with 40 years of service and then worked at Walmart as a greeter for...
Betty Cozart-Hawkins
Feb 6, 2016
Waynesville, Betty Lambert Cozart-Hawkins, age 67, passed away on February 6, 2016 at Mission Hospital in Asheville, North Carolina surrounded by loved ones. She is now at peace after a long and brave battle. Born and raised in South Hill, Virginia, she lived most of her life on the Outer Banks of North Carolina. Betty spent most...
Pauline Hendricks
Feb 6, 2016
Waynesville, Pauline Reid Hendricks, age 96, passed away on Saturday, February 6, 2016 at the Brian Center. A native of Six Mile, South Carolina, she was the daughter of the late William J. and Harriett Roberts Reid. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James Edward Hendricks; six sisters, Viola Ellenburg,...
Karen Grasty
Feb 5, 2016
Waynesville, Karen Rosela Grasty, age 55, passed away on Friday, February 5, 2016 at her residence. A native of Haywood County, she is the daughter of Ella Mae Caldwell Grasty and the late Hilliard Ervin Grasty. In addition to her father, she was also preceded in death by a brother, Ervin Grasty. Karen was loved by all...
Jack Cope
Feb 3, 2016
"1931 – 2016" Canton – Jack Cope, age 84, passed away Wednesday, February 3, 2016 at The Homestead. A native of Haywood County, he was a son of the late Hub and Ada Cope Taylor. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, one sister, and a niece. Jack was a United...
Lois Hampton
Feb 2, 2016
"1919 – 2016" Canton - Lois Raulerson Hampton, age 96, passed away Tuesday, February 2, 2016 at Silver Bluff Nursing Home. A native of Tampa, Hillsborough County, Florida but having lived in Haywood County since 1946, she was a daughter of the late Nick and Sarah Wadley Raulerson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...
Elizabeth Hill
Feb 2, 2016
Waynesville, Margaret Elizabeth Himes Hill, age 95, passed away on Tuesday, February 2, 2016 at the Brian Center. Elizabeth was born in Sumter County, Florida on February 29, 1920. She was the daughter of the late John and Lillian Himes. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, James Robert Hill,...
Ed James
Feb 2, 2016
Clyde, Jesse Edward "Ed" James, 78, of Briar Lane, passed away on Wednesday, February 10, 2016 at The Homestead. A native of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Jesse Carr and Connie Burnette James and was also preceded in death by a grandson, Daniel Wood, one brother, Walter James, and two sisters, Margaret Boone...
Virgil Brown
Feb 2, 2016
"Wonderful, Husband, Father & Grandfather" Canton – Virgil Lee Brown, age 89, passed away Tuesday, February 02, 2016 at Maggie Valley Nursing Home and Rehabilitation. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, he was a son of the late Oscar Lee and Sallie McCracken Brown. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by...
J. Inman
Feb 1, 2016
"1931 – 2016" Canton – James Charles "J.C." Inman, age 84, passed away February 1, 2016 at his residence. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, he was a son of the late Edward and Flonnie Mabel Reece Inman. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three sisters, Inez Smith, Pauline Jenkins,...
Kent Curtis
Jan 31, 2016
Clyde, Kent Lee Curtis, age 56, passed away on Sunday, January 31, 2016 at The Homestead. A Haywood County native, he is the son of the late Louie and Eullar Holt Curtis. He was also preceded in death by one brother, Claude Lewis Curtis. Kent attended Camp Branch Missionary Baptist Church and was a master carpenter and...
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