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.
Gerald Murray
Dec 31, 2014
Gerald John Murray, age 81, went home to join his Lord on December 31, 2014 at his residence. A native of Buncombe County, he was a son of the late Hilliard John and Helen Ward Murray. He attended Emma High School before enlisting during the Korean conflict. Gerald served in the United States Army as a military...
Artie Smathers
Dec 30, 2014
Artie Rhodarmer Smathers, age 99, passed away on Tuesday, December 30, 2014 at The Homestead in Clyde. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Claude Baxter and Inez Phillips Rhodarmer. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Lindon M. Smathers, who died in 1991 and a son,...
Nancy Jenkins
Dec 30, 2014
Nancy P. Jenkins, age 67, passed away on Tuesday, December 30, 2014 at her residence. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Ralph and Irene Kell Putnam. She was also preceded in death by a son, Bobby Joe Jenkins who died in 1983 and a sister, Lois Wilson. Nancy...
Madeline Hyatt
Dec 29, 2014
Madeline Goolsby Hyatt, age 84, passed away on Monday, December 29, 2014 at Haywood Regional Medical Center. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Lawrence and Ruby Wiseman Goolsby. She was also preceded in death by her husband, George William "Bill" Hyatt who died in 2000. She was employed...
Edith, West
Dec 29, 2014
Waynesville, Mamaw, Edith Sharp West, age 96, of Ammons Trail, passed away on Monday, December 29, 2014 at her residence. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Oscar and Ollie Davis Sharp. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John Edgar West, Sr.;...
Flora Drake
Dec 28, 2014
"1924 – 2014" Canton – Flora West Drake, age 90, passed away on Sunday, 28, 2014 at Silver Bluff Nursing Home. A native of Cherokee County, North Carolina, she was a daughter of the late, Reverend Fredrick Clyde and Mary Roberson West. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John Clinton...
William Head
Dec 28, 2014
William Lloyd Head, age 88, of Asheville passed away peacefully on December 28, 2014. He was a devoted and loving husband and father, and was blessed with a long and healthy life. He was born in Roanoke, Alabama to G. Cleveland and Pearl S. Head. As a small boy his family moved to Mars Hill, NC where...
Raymond Brierly
Dec 28, 2014
"1927 – 2014" Clyde – Raymond Brierly, age 87, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 28, 2014. A native of Montclair, New Jersey, he was the son of the late Roy Leonard and Mildred Hughes Brierly. Ray was a radio operator in the United States Coast Guard-Merchant Marine from which he was honorably discharged. He was a...
Hoyle Daniels, Ii
Dec 27, 2014
Waynesville, Hoyle Homes "Tippy" Daniels, II, age, 90 passed away on Saturday, December 27, 2014 at the Brian Center. Tippy was a native of Cherokee, SC, and was a United States Navy veteran having served in WWII. No services are planned at this time.
Elizabeth Ramsey
Dec 27, 2014
Elizabeth Ella Wheeler Ramsey, 69, of Candler, passed away Saturday, December 27, 2014. A native of Asheville, she was the daughter of the late John Thomas Wheeler and Nellie Louemma Penland Wheeler. She enjoyed researching genealogy and was a gifted artist. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her siblings, Ruby Johnson, Wilma Lytle, Lois...
Elizabeth Hinson
Dec 27, 2014
Waynesville, NC - Elizabeth G. Hinson, age 86, passed away on December 27, 2014 at Silver Bluff Nursing Home in Canton, North Carolina after a brief illness. "Bet" was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and as the daughter of Paul and "Cal" Goebel was quite well known as a feisty individual who was not afraid to speak...
Wilma Shackleton
Dec 26, 2014
Waynesville, Wilma McCracken Gordon Shackleton, age 94, passed away on Friday, December 26, 2014 at Sanford Memorial Hospital. A native of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late William Crawford and Mollie Ferguson McCracken. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, William Homer Gordon and second husband, William...
Rodney Whitted
Dec 26, 2014
"U.S. Marine Veteran" Almond – Rodney "Rod" Wayne Whitted, age 62, passed away on Friday, December 26, 2014 at his residence. A native of Richland County, Ohio, he was a son of the late Bobby Wayne and Martha Lee Baker Whitted. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Cathy Blanchard; and...
Way Kinsland
Dec 23, 2014
Clyde, Way R. Kinsland, of the Crabtree community, was in St. Joseph Hospital when he went to be with his Lord on Tuesday, December 23, 2014. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Herman and Jessie Nichols Kinsland and was also preceded in death by a son, Timothy Way...
Frederick Porter
Dec 23, 2014
Waynesville, Frederick Newton "Fred" Porter, age 62, passed away on Tuesday, December 23, 2014 at Haywood Regional Medical Center. A native of Haywood County, he was the son of the late William James and Harriett Chambers Porter and was also preceded in death by his wife, Jane Melvin Porter. Frederick was employed at Laurel Ridge Country Club...
Roy Henson
Dec 23, 2014
Roy Lee Henson, 82, of Marshall, died Tuesday, December 23, 2014 at his home. A native of Buncombe County, he was the son of the late George Wesley and Mattie Kerlay Henson. Roy served in the US Marine Corps and attended Mt. Bethel Free Will Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his...
Johnie Gibson
Dec 20, 2014
Canton, Johnie Robert Gibson, 80, passed away on Saturday, December 20, 2014 at Silver Bluff Nursing Home. Born in Haywood County, he was the son of the late Pink and Laura Thompson Gibson and was also preceded in death by nephew, Hugh Robert Burgess and great-nephew, Brandon Michael Burgess, son of Ed and Kathy Burgess. Johnny will...
Judy Gordon
Dec 20, 2014
Whittier, NC - Judy Johnson Gordon, 58, of Whittier, NC, passed away Saturday, December 20, 2014. She was born in Pennsylvania, daughter of the late Walter and Alyce Michaels Johnson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Arthur and Alan. She was employed as a client account manager for PIMSY EHR....
William Millar
Dec 20, 2014
Waynesville, William Imber Millar 86, passed away after two years of debilitating health. He was born March 17, 1928, in Waynesville, NC, the first baby born in the Haywood County Hospital. He was the son of the late Henry Frecker Millar and Jesse (Keller) Millar and was also preceded in death by his brother, Bob Millar and...
Bobby Mehaffey
Dec 19, 2014
Waynesville, Bobby Eugene Mehaffey, age 77, of Nottingham Lane, passed away on Friday, December 19, 2014. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, he was the son of the late John and Blanche Hendrix Mehaffey. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Marcene Lowe Mehaffey and a brother, Wade Mehaffey....
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