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.
Mattie Smith
Oct 14, 2014
Mattie Elizabeth Sheppard Smith, age 90, a long-time resident of Canton, passed away on Tuesday, October 14, 2014 at the Alzheimer's and Memory Care unit of the Hermitage in Sylva, NC. She was born on June 7, 1924 to the late Wayne and Elizabeth Davis Sheppard. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Alfred C....
Nathan Peurifoy
Oct 13, 2014
Nathan Peurifoy died unexpectedly Monday morning, Oct 13, 2014. He was the son of Robert and Virginia Peurifoy of Boone, NC and the brother of Rebekah Peurifoy of Anderson, South Carolina. There will be a memorial service to celebrate his life at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 15, 2014 at Trinity United Methodist Church, 587 Haywood Road,...
Reverend Willett
Oct 12, 2014
Waynesville, Reverend Wayne John Willett, age 81, of McLean Lane, passed away on Sunday, October 12, 2014 at his residence. A native of Madison County, he was the son of the late Raymond and Elsie Plemmons Willett. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by two sisters, Edna Brooks and Thenia Queen and...
Lola Caudill
Oct 11, 2014
Waynesville- Lola Faye Caudill, age 64, passed away on Thursday, October 9, 2014 at Park Ridge Heath Center in Fletcher NC. She was the daughter of the late Floyd W. and Auda Singleton Whitaker. Also preceded in death by a sister, Kathleen Whitaker. She is survived by her loving husband, Alonzo Caudill; sons, Anthony Wayne Stallard, Brian...
Margaret Jones
Oct 11, 2014
Clyde- Margaret Monteith Jones, age 95, formerly of Clyde, passed away on Saturday, October 11, 2014 at Pisgah Manor Nursing Home. She was a native of Jackson County and the daughter of the late John Wesley and Nettie Wilson Monteith. She was also preceded in death by her loving husband Marshall W. Jones, who died in 2004;...
Jessie Parks
Oct 10, 2014
Waynesville, Jessie Messer Green Parks, age 67, passed away on Friday, October 10, 2014 at The Homestead. A native of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Jake and Sylvannia Franklin Messer. Jessie delivered papers for the Mountaineer for 25 years. She enjoyed gardening, her flowers, and especially her grandchildren. She attended Crabtree and Liberty...
Larue Burgess
Oct 10, 2014
Waynesville- LaRue Sherer Burgess, age 92, passed away on Friday, October 10, 2014 at Maggie Valley Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center. LaRue is the daughter of the late Luther Berry and Beatrice Pratt Sherer. In 2006, she and her family moved to Lexington, SC and in 2012 then moved to their vacation home at Lake Junaluska, NC,...
William Higgins
Oct 9, 2014
Waynesville, William Stuart Higgins, 68, died on October 9, 2014 at the VA Medical Center in Asheville. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, he was the son of the late James and Nora Troutman Higgins. Stuart is survived by a brother, Ellis Higgins; niece, Mary K. Campbell; nephew, Steven Higgins; and close friend, Linda Rathbone....
Carl Presnell
Oct 8, 2014
Waynesville, Reverend Carl J. Presnell, age 83, passed away on Wednesday, October 08, 2014 at the Elizabeth House in Hendersonville. A native of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Pless and Lilly Teaster Presnell and was also preceded in death by three brothers, Dwight, Bobby and Wayne Presnell. Reverend Carl served the Lord for...
Audrey Lambert
Oct 7, 2014
Waynesville, Audrey Johnson Lambert, age 86, passed away on Tuesday, October 7, 2014 at Haywood Regional Medical Center. A complete obituary will be added soon.
Audrey Lambert
Oct 7, 2014
Audrey Johnson Lambert, age 86, of Waynesville passed away on Tuesday, October 7, 2014 at Haywood Regional Medical Center. October 7, was also her 67th wedding anniversary. A native of Hyde County, North Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Elisha Johnson and Clara Bell Weston. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death...
Dick Hannah
Oct 6, 2014
Richard Wayne "Dick" Hannah, age 82, passed away on Monday, October 6, 2014, at his home. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, he was the son of the late William Jessie and Louise Medford Hannah. He retired from the U. S. Postal Service after serving 38 years as Postmaster and was a member of the...
Paul Glenn, Jr.
Oct 6, 2014
Waynesville, Paul Howell Glenn, Jr. passed away on October 6, 2014 at his home in Waynesville, North Carolina. He was born May 6, 1940 in Decatur, Alabama to Paul H. and Ruth S. Glenn. Howell was raised on his family's farm in Alabama, an interest that remained his entire life. His early experience on the farm expressed...
Jackie Laney
Oct 5, 2014
Waynesville, Jackie Douglas Laney, age 69, passed away on Sunday, October 5, 2014 at his residence. A native of Macon County, NC Jackie lived most of his life in Haywood County. He was the son of the late Ralph and Jessie White Laney and was preceded in death by a daughter, Jessica Laney and a granddaughter, McKenzie...
Edwin Galloway
Oct 4, 2014
Edwin M. Galloway, Jr., 87, of Asheville, passed away Saturday, October 4, 2014. A native of Asheville, he was the son of the late Edwin Milton and Sarah Taylor Galloway. Edwin served in the US Army during World War II. He returned to Asheville from Oklahoma to be a caregiver for several family members. In addition to his parents,...
Shirley Hill
Oct 2, 2014
Waynesville, Shirley Ann Hill, age 78, of Beverly Lane passed away on Thursday, October 2, 2014 at her residence. A native of Jackson County, she was the daughter of the late William Elsie and Ethel Mae Jones Ensley. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Robert Edwin Hill and brothers...
Ella Beck
Oct 1, 2014
Waynesville, Ella Mae Lanning Beck, age 92, passed away on Wednesday, October 1, 2014 at Haywood Regional Medical Center. A native of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Dolphus and Vina Chandler Lanning. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Jarvis G. Beck; a son, Jarvis Beck; and daughters, Ruby Lee Carver,...
Olivia Mccrory
Oct 1, 2014
Waynesville, Olivia Lucille McCrory, age 94, passed away on Wednesday, October 01, 2014 at The Homestead. A native of Mobil County, Alabama, she was the daughter of the late Bryon and Eldora Gollotte Wilkinson. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Randall McCrory Sr., who died in 1986, three brothers and seven sisters. Olivia is...
Paul Johnson
Sep 30, 2014
Waynesville, Paul Layton Johnson, age 79, of Red Maple Drive, passed away on Tuesday, September 30, 2014. He was born in Kewanee, Illinois and had resided in Haywood County for the past 16 years. He was the son of the late Harold Russell and Eva Evelyn Johnson. In addition to his parents, he is also preceded in...
Ray Bolden
Sep 29, 2014
World War II Veteran Clyde – Ray Floyd Bolden, age 87, passed away on Sunday, September 28, 2014 at his residence. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Fidille and Gussie Burday Bolden. He was also preceded in death by his wife Mattie Justice Bolden who died in 2008....
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