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.
Maxine Mcclure
Nov 5, 2014
Waynesville, Maxine Conner McClure, age 71, passed away on Wednesday, November 5, 2014 at Haywood Regional Medical Center. A native of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Brownlow and Pearl Norris Conner. Maxine enjoyed working in her garden and working with arts and crafts. She also loved to read and had a special place...
Marie Burris
Nov 4, 2014
Waynesville, Marie Burris, age 69, of Hendrix Street, passed away on Tuesday, November 04, 2014 at The Homestead. A native of Jackson County, she was the daughter of the late N. L. Ensley and Beatrice Ashe and was also preceded in death by her husband, Carroll L. Burris, who died in 2013. Marie was a talented artist....
Bobby Smith
Nov 3, 2014
Waynesville, Bobby Carl Smith, age 59, of the Bethel Community, passed away on Monday, November 03, 2014 at his residence. A native of Gaston County, he was the son of the late Hershel Thomas and Ruth Glenn Barrett Grigg. He was also preceded in death by a daughter, Crystal Dawn Smith Young and a sister, Leslie Caron...
Walter Clark
Nov 2, 2014
Walter C. Clark, 91, passed away November 2nd, 2014 at Silver Bluff Rehabilitation Center. A native of Haywood County, he was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas A. and Zora Clark and siblings, Maxi Teague and Thomas A. Clark, Jr. Walter stayed active into his 90's. He loved golfing, walking, swimming, and shooting hoops. Admired by...
Nora White
Nov 1, 2014
Lake Junaluska, Nora Elizabeth White, age 90, passed away on Saturday, November 1, 2014 at Silver Bluff Nursing Home. A native of Greenwood County, South Carolina, she was the daughter of the late James Calvin and Ella Mae Talbert White. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Walling White, who...
Patsy Pruett
Nov 1, 2014
Patsy K. Pruett Canton- Patsy Kinsland Pruett, age 84, passed away Saturday, November 1, 2014 at Mission Hospital. She was the daughter of the late John Hascue and Patti Lois Evans Kinsland. She was employed at Haywood County Hospital as an LPN for 22 years. In addition to being a wonderful mother and homemaker, she enjoyed sewing,...
Taylor Ross
Oct 31, 2014
Waynesville, Taylor Mack Ross, age 83, of Farmland Road, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Friday, October 31, 2014 at his home. A native of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Roy Hobert, Sr. and Amanda Henson Ross. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three sisters, Geneva...
Barbara Fayssoux
Oct 30, 2014
Barbara Mary Bielinski Fayssoux, 95, of Asheville, passed away Thursday, October 30, 2014. She was a native of Elmdale, Minnesota and was the daughter of the late Frank Stephen and Christina Kruzel Bielinski. Barbara was a member of the Basilica of Saint Lawrence. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husbands, Lloyd and Harry...
Jack Haney
Oct 30, 2014
JACK A. HANEY, SR. Shelby- Jack Alexander Haney, Sr., age 79, passed away on Thursday, October 30, 2014 at Wendover Heights. He was a native of Haywood County and resided in Cleveland County for the past seven years of his life. He was the son of the late Washington Prentiss and Leslie Price Haney. He was preceded...
James Green
Oct 27, 2014
Waynesville, James Harrison Green, age 88, passed away on Monday, October 27, 2014. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, he was the son of the late William Claude and Pearl James Green. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Rebecca Lena Gunter Green, who passed away in 2008; a granddaughter, Michele Clayton Hall;...
Donald Boone
Oct 26, 2014
Donald Ray Boone, age 78, passed away on Sunday, October 26, 2014 at his residence. A native of Buncombe County, he was the son of the late Ray Riley and Virginia Cordell Boone. He was a graduate of Canton High School, received his Bachelor's degree at Western Carolina University, his MSW at Florida State University and was...
John Noppenberg, Ii
Oct 24, 2014
Waynesville – John L. Noppenberg, II, passed away on October 24, 2014. Born in Coral Gables, Florida, he and his wife of 47 years, Jane, found a summer retreat in Waynesville in 2006 and have loved it ever since. After graduating from the University of Miami and NSU he became a CPA and CFP. Later he taught...
Jack Green
Oct 23, 2014
Jack Vance Green, Sr., age 72, passed in peace on Thursday, October 23, 2014 at Oaks of Brevard. Jack is the son of the late Furman and Pearl Brown Green, and also preceded in death by two brothers, Bud and Grover Green. He was a truck driver and a member of Fines Creek Memorial Baptist Church. Jack...
Hazel Mack
Oct 21, 2014
Waynesville, Hazel Malinda McGaha Mack, age 90, died on Tuesday, October 21, 2014 at Haywood Regional Medical Center. Born in Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Burl and Ethel Nelson McGaha. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Carlos Mack, who died in 1990; two sisters, Zeomia Rich, Mary Ann Robbins;...
William Evans
Oct 21, 2014
Waynesville, William Lee Evans, age 77, of Boxwood Lane, passed away on Tuesday, October 21, 2014 at Haywood Regional Medical Center. Lee was born in Haywood County, the son of the late Thurman A. and Frankie Rose Evans and was also preceded in death by a daughter, Linda Gail Evans Rathbone in 1997. He retired from Dayco...
Ned Lindsey
Oct 20, 2014
Ronald Ned Lindsey, age 75, passed away on Monday, October 20, 2014 at his residence. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Kyle Compton and Lucy Justice Lindsey. He was also preceded in death by a twin brother, Donald Ted Lindsey. He retired from Champion International in 2003 with...
Jane Alexander
Oct 19, 2014
Maggie Valley, NC - Jane Alexander, a Renaissance woman who created beauty wherever she went, died peacefully at her home Saturday, surrounded by family. She was 79. At various stages in her life, she was a journalist, an artist, a photographer and a chef. And to dozens, she was always a generous friend – a presence who...
Patsy Russell
Oct 18, 2014
Waynesville, Patsy Marie Russell, 67, passed away on Saturday, October 18. Born in Haywood County, she was the daughter of Evelyn Elizabeth Patton Russell and the late Willard Edgar Russell and also preceded in death by sister, Linda Beck. Surviving are significant other, Donald Poore and his daughter, Melissa; sons, Randy, Michael, and Robert Moody (Carmeleta); sisters,...
Vaughn Sisk
Oct 18, 2014
VAUGHN DAVID SISK "Loving Father and Friend" Waynesville, Vaughn David Sisk, 71, passed away on Saturday, October 18 2014 at the Homestead. He was a native of Jackson County and lived most of his life in Haywood County. Vaughn was the son of the late Burnice and Affidell Cope Deweese. He was also preceded in death by...
Claude Surrett
Oct 18, 2014
Rev. Claude Surrett, 88, of Candler, went to be with his Lord on Saturday, October 18, 2014. A native of Madison County, he was the son of the late Lucius and Missouri Trantham Surrett. Claude dedicated himself to his family and the Lord. He led many revivals and pastored many Baptist churches in Buncombe, Yancey, Madison and Haywood counties....
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