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.
Edith Thurman
Dec 9, 2015
"Loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother, and Friend" Lake Junaluska- Edith "Edie" Bridges Thurman, 81, of Lake Junaluska, was delivered from the arms of angels into the loving hands of her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, December 9, 2015. Edie was the daughter of the late Vache David Bridges and Mary Gower Bridges. She was the loving wife of...
Richard Gibson
Dec 7, 2015
"1944 – 2015" Waynesville – James Richard Gibson, age 71, passed away Monday, December 07, 2015 at Memorial Campus of Mission Hospitals. A native of Haywood County, he was a son of the late Richard Ethel and Pearl Louise King Gibson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister, Nina M. Young;...
Don Morgan
Dec 6, 2015
"1927 - 2015" Canton – Donald Clinton Morgan, age 88, passed away on December 6, 2015, at Silver Bluff Nursing Home. Don was born on August 14, 1927 in Salisbury, NC and was the son of the late Walter C. and Neta Cranford Morgan. He was also preceded in death by a grandson, Nicholas Morgan. He married...
Betty King
Dec 4, 2015
Clyde, Betty Francis Parton King, 79, passed away on Friday, December 4, 2015 at The Homestead. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Merritt C. and Hattie Tucker Parton and was also preceded in death by several brothers and sisters. Betty worked as a CNA at Britthaven of Clyde...
Wade Howell, Jr.
Dec 4, 2015
"1941 – 2015" Canton – Wade Stanley Howell, Jr., age 73 passed away December 4, 2015 at his residence. A native of Swain County, he was a son of the late Reverend Wade Stanley and Eugenia Underwood Howell. Wade was a 1961 graduate of Reynolds High School in Canton and a United States Army veteran having served...
Curlee Mccall
Dec 4, 2015
"1928 – 2015" Canton – Curlee M. McCall, age 87, passed away Friday, December 04, 2015 at Haywood Regional Medical Center. A native of Macon County, she was a daughter of the late Luther and Roxie Ann Wood McCall. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Harley McCall, who died in...
David Baker
Dec 3, 2015
Clyde, David L. Baker, 62, passed away on Thursday, December 3, 2015 at Memorial Campus/St. Joseph Hospital. A native of Caldwell County, he was the son of Gwendolyn Holder Jenkins and the late Clyde Elmo Baker and was also preceded in death by a brother, Dwight Baker. David spent four years serving in the US Air Force...
William Trammell
Dec 2, 2015
Waynesville, William "Mutt" Trammell, 81, passed away on Wednesday, December 2, 2015 at the Charles George VA Medical Center. A native of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Thomas C. and Ada Tracy Trammell and was also preceded in death by three brothers, Lawrence, Zeb and Ted Trammell. He served in the US Army...
Bonnie Burke
Dec 2, 2015
Whittier, Bonnie May Rawls Burke, 80, passed away peacefully at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Born in Dade County, Florida, she was a former resident of Miami and had resided in Swain County since 1968. She was the daughter of the late Edward Kerns and Laura Rice Rawls. After graduating from Miami High School, Bonnie...
Larry Clark
Dec 1, 2015
Clyde – Larry Wayne Clark, age 58, of the Fines Creek community passed away on Tuesday, December 1, 2015 at his residence. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, he was the son of Lillian Henson Clark of Waynesville and the late Ted Vernon Clark. He was a 1975 graduate of Pisgah High School. Larry was...
Doris Parton
Dec 1, 2015
Waynesville, Doris Lee Edwards Parton, 85, passed away on Tuesday, December 1, 2015 at Maggie Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation. A native of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Glenn and Effie Howell Edwards. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Douglas Dale Parton; a son, Jack Parton; and...
Lura West
Dec 1, 2015
Asheville, Lura Mae Medford West, age 89, passed away on Tuesday, December 1, 2015, at Mission Hospital – St. Joseph Campus. A native of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Wesley Urby and Caddie Lee Warren Medford. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Roy Reeves West, who died in 2004; a...
Edwina Reed
Nov 30, 2015
Canton – Edwina Ann Reed, age 55, of Pisgah Drive passed away on Monday, November 30, 2015 at Haywood Regional Medical Center. A native of Haywood County, she was the daughter of Nancy Cagle Reed of Canton and the late Alton "Nook" Reed. Edwina was a retired teacher assistant with the Haywood County Schools tending the students...
Shirley Burnette
Nov 30, 2015
"Devoted Wife" Clyde – Shirley Stamey Burnette, age 78, passed away Monday, November 30, 2015 at her residence. She was a daughter of the late Billy and Mollie Case Stamey. Shirley retired from American Enka Company with 40 years of service. After retirement, she enjoyed making crafts and was a member of Trinity Baptist Church. She is...
Reba Wiggins
Nov 29, 2015
Canton - Reba Burnett Wiggins, 89, passed away peacefully following a short illness at the Laurels of Greentree Ridge in Asheville, N.C. She was born in the Cruso community of Haywood County in June, 1926 and was the only child of Rev. Oder and Ethel Poston Burnett. Reba attended Bethel High School, graduating as Valedictorian of her...
John Hannah
Nov 29, 2015
"1959 – 2015" Candler – Gary Joe "John" Hannah, age 56, passed away Sunday, November 29, 2015 at his residence. A native of Buncombe County, he was a son of the late Joe and Ollivee Carver Hannah. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother-in-law, Chuck Ebernickel. John enjoyed being outdoors, fishing...
Donald Janes, Sr.
Nov 28, 2015
Clyde, Donald Edward Janes, Sr., age 77, passed away on Saturday, November 28, 2015 at the Homestead. A native of Haywood County, he was the son of the late John Lowie and Maralee Whidden Janes and was also preceded in death by one brother, Johnnie Janes. He was a US Air Force veteran and proudly served from...
Max Duckett
Nov 28, 2015
Canton – Max H. Duckett, age 83, passed away on Saturday, November 28, 2015 at The Homestead. A native of Haywood County, he was the son of the late James Harrison and Lassie Duckett. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife Zillah Marie Duckett , who died in 2010; brothers,...
Bo Burgess
Nov 26, 2015
Clyde – Bo Burgess, age 61, passed away on Thursday, November 26, 2015 at Carepartners Hospice Solace Center in Asheville. He was a native of Haywood County and the son of the late Gaine and Frances Gibson Burgess. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Brandon Michael Burgess, who passed away...
Juanita Long
Nov 26, 2015
In loving memory of our mother, Juanita J. Long, who passed away on Thursday, November 26, 2015. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry J. Long; son, Eddie Frisbee; brothers, Howard and Earl Turbyfill and sister, Wanda Turbyfill. She is survived by her son, Wayne (Darlene) Melton; brother, Earnest (Betty) Turbyfill; companion, Lewis Bridges; 6 grandchildren and...
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