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.
Violet Early
May 7, 2015
Waynesville, Violet Marie Rathbone Early, age 80, of Chambers Mountain Road, passed away on Thursday, May 7, 2015 at Smoky Mountain Health Care and Rehabilitation. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Nancy Eveline Packett Rathbone and was also preceded in death by her husband, Troy Early,...
Bertie Sanderlin
May 7, 2015
"1928 - 2015" Canton – Bertie Loreen Chapman Sanderlin, age 87, passed away Thursday, May 7, 2015 at The Homestead. A native of Haywood County and prior residence of Salem, New Jersey for 36 years, she was the daughter of the late M.A. and Effie Gaddy Chapman. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death...
Jessie Thibodeaux
May 6, 2015
Waynesville, Jessie Lee Sutton Thibodeaux, age 75, passed away on Wednesday, May 6, 2015 at The Homestead. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Jesse and Ruby Lee Sutton. She was an employee at Maggie Valley Country Club where she bartended and cashiered. Jessie enjoyed playing basketball in her...
Carl Gillis
May 5, 2015
Clyde – Carl Milton Gillis, age 89, passed away on Tuesday, May 5, 2015 at Haywood Regional Medical Center. A native and resident of Haywood County most of his life, he was the son of the late Arthur J. and Nora Underwood Gillis. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife,...
James Ledbetter
May 5, 2015
Canton – James "Jay" Lawrence Ledbetter, age 87, of the Bethel Community, passed away on Tuesday, May 5, 2015 at the Homestead. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Johnathan Penland and Allie Jennings Chambers Ledbetter. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving...
Nancy Harris
May 4, 2015
Nancy Buckner Harris, 91, of Asheville, passed away, Monday, May 4, 2015. A native of Madison County, she was the daughter of the late Nelson and Lodusky Rice Buckner. Nancy was a member of Pole Creek Baptist Church. While living in Assisted Living the past few years, she enjoyed crafts, bingo and the fellowship of her friends. In addition...
Susie Plemmons
May 3, 2015
Waynesville, Susie Arlene Chandler Plemmons, age 77, of Blink Bonny Drive, passed away on Monday, May 4, 2015 at CarePartners Solace Center. A native of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Jefferson and Helen Hampton Chandler and was also preceded in death by seven brothers and sisters. Susie was employed at Haywood County Department...
Harry Mccracken Sr.
Apr 30, 2015
Waynesville, Harry Benjamin McCracken was born in Haywood County November 7, 1922 to Gussie Medford and Weaver McCracken of Clyde, NC. Harry lived and worked in Haywood County his entire life until failing health in his later years. He was a veteran of WWII serving in the US Navy and stationed in Pensacola, Florida and San Diego,...
Russell Burson, Jr.
Apr 29, 2015
Waynesville. Russell Nettles Burson, Jr., age 85, passed away on Wednesday, April 29, 2015 at his home. A native of Selma, Alabama, he was the son of the late Russell Nettles and Margaret Beveridge Burson. After graduating from Auburn University, he went on to receive his Master of Divinity degree from Vanderbilt University. Russell served a church...
Ronald Cogdill
Apr 28, 2015
Waynesville, Ronald "Clifford" Cogdill, age 82, of Balsam Ridge Road, went to be with his Heavenly Father on Tuesday, April 28, 2015 at Autumn Care Nursing and Rehabilitation after a period of declining health. He was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Bolden Cogdill; daughter, Angela Cogdill Woody and a grandbaby; two brothers, Robert and Joe...
Viola Dean
Apr 28, 2015
Leicester – Viola Hawkins Dean, age 91, went home to be with the Lord, on Tuesday, April 28, 2015 at Aston Park Health Care Center. A native of Buncombe County, she was a daughter of the late Mark Ervin and Jennieve Henson Hawkins. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Reverend...
Jesse Mashburn
Apr 27, 2015
"1942 – 2015" Canton – Jesse Frank Mashburn, age 73, passed away Monday, April 27, 2015 at Golden Living Center in Hendersonville. A native of Swain County, he was a son of the late Wilburn and Louella Franks Mashburn. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Irene Messer Mashburn, who died...
Bessie Burrus
Apr 26, 2015
Waynesville, Bessie Mae Newman Burrus, age 92, of 82 Henson Drive, passed away on Sunday, April 26, 2015 at her residence. A native of Cherokee County, she had lived most of her life in Haywood County. She was the daughter of the late William E. and Lillie Adeline Wiggins and was also preceded in death by her...
Marvin Beck
Apr 26, 2015
Waynesville, Marvin Luther Beck passed away on Sunday, April 26, 2015 at the Brian Center. Marvin was the son of the late, William Jay and Ruby Miller Beck and was also preceded in death by a brother, Thomas Allen Beck. Marvin is survived by brother, Robert Eugene Beck; sister-in-law, Doris Beck; nieces, Tommie Elaine Thomas (Jr.) and...
Maude Fisher
Apr 25, 2015
Waynesville – Maude Coward Fisher, 83, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 25, 2015 at the Elizabeth House in Flat Rock, NC. A native of Madison County, she was the daughter of the late William Grady Coward and Nola Suttles Coward. She was the wife of 63 years of the late Israel McDaniel...
William Brain
Apr 23, 2015
Waynesville, William Gordon "Bill" Brain, age 73, passed away on Thursday, April 23, 2015 at Smoky Mountain Health Care and Rehabilitation. A native of Jamestown, New York, he was the son of the late George and Dorothy McNitch Brain and was also preceded in death by his daughter, Susan Wicks. He was a US Navy veteran having...
Charles Hand, Jr.
Apr 23, 2015
Canton, Charles Albert Hand, Jr., age 78, passed away on Thursday, April 23, 2015 at CarePartners Solace Center in Asheville. Charles was born in Portsmouth, Virginia on July 20, 1936, the son of the late Charles Albert and Mary Susan Thornton Hand and was also preceded in death by his sister, Sue Sly, and son-in-law, Robert Reardon....
James Grose, Jr
Apr 22, 2015
Waynesville, Dr. James Chalmus "J.C." Grose, Jr., age 85, of 2445 South Lake Shore Drive, passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2015 at The Homestead. A native of Belmont, he was the son of the late James Chalmus and Ethel Robinson Grose and was also preceded in death by a daughter, Jennifer Grose. J.C.'s life was forever...
Louise Russell
Apr 21, 2015
Waynesville, Frances Louise Hunter Russell, age 81, passed away and went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, April 21, 2015 at the Brian Center. A native of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Albert Lee and Frances Evans Hunter. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Charles "Safford"...
Emma Owen
Apr 19, 2015
Elizabeth "Ebby" White Owen, age 87, passed away Sunday, April 19, 2015 at The Homestead. Born in Oak Hill, West Virginia, she lived most of her life in Canton, NC. She was the daughter of the late John Michael and Clara Ann Garten White and was also preceded in death by her husband, Carl Sonley, "C.S. Rock"...
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