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.
Reva Wiggins
Sep 14, 2014
Canton- Reva Putnam Wiggins passed away on Sunday, September 14, 2014, after eighty-nine years of a joyful life at Mission Hospital - Memorial Campus. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Joe and Cora Pressley Putnam. She was also preceded in death by her late husband, Glenn Wiggins; five...
Scott Rathbone
Sep 13, 2014
Waynesville, Kevin Scott Rathbone, age 46, passed away at The Homestead after an extended illness. A native of Haywood County, he is the son of David Hugh, Sr. and Janice Sheehan Rathbone. Scott was the proud owner of a welding/machine shop and was self-employed for 15 years. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his...
Jessie Brown
Sep 13, 2014
Clyde - Jessie Mae Shelton Brown, age 93, of Broad Street, passed away on Saturday, September 13, 2014 at Smoky Mountain Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was an earthly angel who touched many lives, and she has gone on to be a Heavenly angel. She was a beloved member of the community and of her church. To...
Gladys Brown
Sep 13, 2014
Gladys Chadwell Brown, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, teacher, and community member died on Saturday, September 13, 2014 after ninety-two years of service, generosity, and adventure. That adventure began in Sturgeon, Kentucky, where Gladys, the oldest child of John and Pearl Kidd Chadwell, learned the courage, curiosity, and optimism that would characterize her entire life. These qualities helped...
Helen West
Sep 13, 2014
Waynesville, Helen Louise West, age 77, passed away on Saturday, September 13, 2014. A native of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late James Way and Tennie Kirkpatrick Arrington. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Brenda Justice; one sister and three brothers. Helen worked at Unagusta Manufacturing Plant....
John Burress
Sep 12, 2014
John D. Burress Beloved Husband, Father, Friend On Friday, September 12, 2014 John D. Burress, went peacefully into the arms of Jesus at his mountain home in Cruso, North Carolina, after a brief illness. By his side was the love of his life, Patricia Long Burress with whom he had shared the past 29 years. A native...
Ernest Brock
Sep 12, 2014
Canton, Ernest William Brock, age 70, of Max Thompson Road, passed away on Friday, September 12, 2014 at Haywood Regional Medical Center. A native of Buncombe County, he was the son of the late Thomas and Elizabeth Woody Brock. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Clarence Adam Brock. Ernest was...
John Burress
Sep 12, 2014
John D. Burress Beloved Husband, Father, Friend On Friday, September 12, 2014 John D. Burress, went peacefully into the arms of Jesus at his mountain home in Cruso, North Carolina, after a brief illness. By his side was the love of his life, Patricia Long Burress with whom he had shared the past 29 years. A native...
Grace Sizemore
Sep 11, 2014
Grace Buchanan Sizemore, age 91, formerly of the Dutch Cove community, passed away on Thursday, September 11, 2014 at Silver Bluff Nursing Home. She is survived by three sons, Ernest, Alvin and Doyle Sizemore of Canton; a sister, Betty Woodard; nine grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Monday,...
Carroll Trull
Sep 10, 2014
Canton – Carroll Trull, age 88, passed away on Wednesday, September 10, 2014. A native of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Edd and Elsie Rogers Trull. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Bertha Mae Woodard Trull, who died in 2009. Carroll was a WWII United States...
Vergie Payne
Sep 9, 2014
Cherokee – Vergie Elizabeth Payne, age 86, passed away on Tuesday, September 9, 2014 at Autumn Care of Waynesville. A native of Swain County, she was the daughter of the late John and Jane Ester Sherrill. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, D.J. Payne, who died in 1993; and three...
Lois Turner
Sep 7, 2014
Waynesville, Lois Irene "Shorty" Turner, age 92, passed away on Thursday, September 4, 2014 at The Homestead. A native of Jackson County, she was the daughter of the late John Lowery Gunter and Harriett Smathers Gunter. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Turner, who died in 1985, three sisters, seven brothers, and a stepdaughter...
Rex Plemmons
Sep 6, 2014
Rex Lester Plemmons, 64, passed away on Saturday, September 6, 2014. Family, friends and members of the Candler community were deeply saddened to hear of the death of their beloved friend, Rex. A lifelong member of the Candler community Rex was the loving son of the late Bruce Plemmons and Genevieve Welch Plemmons. He was a member...
Dean Williams
Sep 6, 2014
Dean Elizabeth Laney Williams, age 66, of the Morning Star community, passed away on Saturday, September 6, 2014 at her residence. A native of Haywood County and a prior resident of Newport News, Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Garland France and Katie Lou Pope Laney. She was also preceded in death by a sister,...
Pearl Gosnell
Sep 6, 2014
Pearl Louise Johnston Gosnell, 92, of Asheville, passed away at the Western NC Baptist Home on Saturday, September 6, 2014. A native of Buncombe County, she was a daughter of the late Boyd Duffus Johnston and Gertrude Buckner Johnston. Pearl was a member of the West Asheville Baptist Church and retired from Magnavox. In addition to her parents, she...
Elizabeth Morris
Sep 5, 2014
Canton, Elizabeth Bayles Morris, age 95, formerly of Chester, New York, passed away on Friday, September 5, 2014 at Silver Bluff Nursing Home. A native of Syosset, Long Island, New York, she was a descendent of the original settlers of Long Island, and had resided in Haywood County since 2002. She was the daughter of the late...
Zeffie Messer
Sep 5, 2014
Waynesville, Zeffie Sutton Messer, age 91, passed away on Friday, September 5, 2014 at her daughter's residence. A native of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Richmond Pierson Sutton and Nettie Rhodarmer Sutton. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Audrey James Messer, who died in 1998. Zeffie loved her Lord, her...
Karene Bishop
Sep 5, 2014
Karene Evelyn Hutchison Bishop, 94, of Justice Ridge Road, Candler, passed away on Friday, September 5, 2014 at Pisgah Manor Skilled Nursing, where she had resided since December 2010, surrounded by family and loving staff. A native of Buncombe County, she was the daughter of the late Berver and Getrude Cole Hutchison. Karene was a 1940 graduate of Asheville...
Marty Killian
Sep 4, 2014
Marty Wayne Killian, age 45, passed away on Thursday, September 4, 2014 at The Homestead. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Shirley Gene Killian and Brenda Gail Jenkins Killian. He was formerly employed by Haywood Community College as a financial aid specialist. He was a member of Bethel...
Elden Shuford
Sep 4, 2014
Elden A. Shuford Canton – Elden Alvin Shuford, age 96, passed away on Thursday, September 4, 2014. He fought a courageous battle with cancer, and was surrounded by his loving family in his last hours at Smokey Mountain Health and Rehabilitation. A native of Yancy County, he had resided in Haywood County for 67 years. He was...
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