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.
Magdalene Riddle
Nov 29, 2014
Waynesville, Magdalene Messer Riddle, age 96, passed away on Saturday, November 29, 2014 at White Oak Manor in Kings Mountain. A native of Spartanburg County, South Carolina, she lived most of her life in Haywood County before moving to Shelby. She was the daughter of the late Lawrence and Ellen Anna Dee Bradley Messer. Magdalene was also...
Cheryl Ferguson
Nov 25, 2014
Clyde, Cheryl Ann Ferguson, age 54, passed away on Tuesday, November 25, 2014 at Haywood Regional Medical Center. A native of Portland, Maine, she was the daughter of Florence "Shirley" Rickett Bridges and the late Lawrence Bud Bridges. She was preceded in death by an uncle, George Rickett and father-in-law, Jerry Sheppard. Cheryl was a commercial painter...
Bruce Mclavey
Nov 24, 2014
Maggie Valley, Bruce Robert "Mac" McLavey, age 65, passed away on November 24, 2014 at his residence A native of New Hampshire, he was the son of the late Elmer Robert and Virginia Josephine Algrove McLavey. He was a US Marine veteran of the Vietnam Era and was owner of Bedrock Cycles. Mac loved riding Harley Davidson...
Jared Bullock
Nov 24, 2014
Waynesville, Jared Keith Bullock, age 36, passed away on Monday, November 24, 2014 at Haywood Regional Medical Center. A native of Pitt County, North Carolina, he was the son of James Rodney and Rhonda Cox Bullock. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Buren and Louise Cox; paternal grandparents, Garland and Helen Bullock; and a...
William Hunt, Iii
Nov 23, 2014
Arden, NC - William Riley Hunt, III passed away early morning, November 23, 2014 at his home in Arden, NC. He was surrounded by his family when he succumbed to complications of the heart and kidneys. He is survived by his wife, Patricia White Hunt; their children April Hunt Sutton, Anthony Martin Sutton, Shawn Walter Hunt, and...
Lucille Rogers
Nov 22, 2014
Waynesville, Lucille Eavenson Rogers, age 99, passed away on Saturday, November 22, 2014 at her residence. A native of Haywood County, she was the daughter of Harper and Addie Arrington Eavenson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Farmer Rogers, who passed away in 1972; a son, Doyle Rogers, three sisters,...
Max Spurlin
Nov 21, 2014
Waynesville - Max Lewis Spurlin, DDS, 86, of Waynesville passed away Friday, November 21, 2014 at The Homestead. A native of Polk County, North Carolina, he was the son of the late Leland Stanford and Minnie Lee Spurlin. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wonderful wife, Carolyn Ott Spurlin; sons, Lewis...
Betty Turner
Nov 20, 2014
BETTY TURNER "In Loving Memory" Canton- Betty Allen Pruett Turner, age 83, passed away on Thursday, November 20, 2014 at Haywood Regional Medical Center. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Lloyd Grady and Ethel Allen Pruett. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her...
Lawrence Waldroup
Nov 20, 2014
Lawrence Waldroup "In Loving Memory" Canton- Lawrence Junior Waldroup, age 89, passed away on Thursday, November 20, 2014 at The Homestead. A native of Swain County and a resident of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Lawrence and Sally Messer Waldroup. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife,...
Doris Brown
Nov 20, 2014
Balsam, Mary Doris Brown, age 77, passed away on Thursday, November 20, 2014 at The Homestead. A native of Yancey County, she was the daughter of the late Grady and Ellen Green Beck. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, of 53 years, Charles Brown who passed away in 2009; and...
Carl Mathison, Jr.
Nov 19, 2014
Carl M. "Chuck" Mathison Jr., age 65, passed away suddenly on Wednesday November 19, 2014. Chuck was born in Tallahassee, FL and was the son of the late Carl and Sarah "Sally" Mathison, who both preceded him in death. Chuck was a long time resident of Maggie Valley, NC and Singer Island, FL and enjoyed all of...
Ethylene Hatfield
Nov 18, 2014
Kings Mountain- Ethylene "Ethel" Hatfield, age 66, passed away on Tuesday, November 18, 2014 at Cleveland Regional Medical Center. A native of Haywood County, she is the daughter of Flossie Smith Ledford and the late Reeves Ledford. In addition to her father, she was also preceded in death by a son, Reeves Lynn Hetherington; sister, Zella Kirkland...
Bettie Smathers
Nov 17, 2014
Canton- Bettie Hardin Smathers, age 86, passed away on Monday, November 17, 2014 at the Brian Center in Waynesville. She was a native and a lifelong resident of Haywood County and was the daughter of the late Charles and Mabel Myers Hardin. In addition to her parents, she was preceeded in death by a son, Jerry Carroll...
Ronald Dame
Nov 17, 2014
Canton- Ronald D. "Ronnie" Dame, age 76, passed away on Monday, November 17, 2014 at the VA Medical Center in Asheville. He was a native of Plattsburgh, New York and the son of the late Walter and Grace Tyrrell Dame. Ronnie served as a Paratrooper in the United States Army as a member of the 82nd Airborne...
Mary Canipe
Nov 16, 2014
Mary Reynolds Canipe, 92, of Asheville, went to be with the Lord, on Sunday, November 16, 2014. She was born in Hartwell, Georgia to the late William and Pearl Robertson Reynolds. Mary was a member of Oteen Baptist Church and loved to bake cakes. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Tom Canipe...
Bobby Caldwell
Nov 16, 2014
Orange Park, Florida – Bobby Lee Caldwell, age 71, passed away on Sunday, November 16, 2014 at Memorial Mission Campus in Asheville, NC. A native of Pyriton, Alabama, he was the son of the late Eldred Franklin and Ora Lee Moore Caldwell and was also preceded in death by an infant sister, Wanda Kathryn Caldwell. Bobby graduated...
Earleen Howell
Nov 16, 2014
Waynesville, Earleen Messer Howell, age 77, of Grindstone Road, passed away on Sunday, November 16, 2014 at her home. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Earl Jennings and Louise Bryson Messer and was also preceded in death by an infant daughter. Earleen was employed at Dayco for 35...
Phyllis Barrett
Nov 16, 2014
Waynesville, Phyllis Leonard "Pete" Barrett, age 83, passed away on Sunday, November 16, 2014, after a valiant year-long health struggle surrounded always by loving family and friends. Pete is survived by her husband of 60 years, Gary Barrett; son, Scott Barrett of Candler, N.C.; daughter, Leigh Estabrooks and her husband, Paul, of Cambridge, Mass.; and daughter, Keitha...
William Smathers
Nov 16, 2014
Canton- William Worth Smathers, age 80, passed away on Sunday, November 16, 2014 at his residence. He was a native and lifelong resident of Haywood County and the son of the late Elwood and Treva Smathers. He was self-employed as a carpenter and enjoyed wood working. He is survived by two daughters, Hope and Tammy; and a...
James Francis
Nov 15, 2014
Waynesville, James Wallace "Jimmy" Francis, age 97, of Oleander Drive, passed away on Saturday, November 15, 2014 at Mission Hospital. A native of Trigg County, Kentucky, he was the son of the late James Thomas and Nellie Wallace Francis. He was a US Army veteran and received two Purple Hearts and Bronze Star during World War II....
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