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.
Eugene Nichols
Jul 3, 2014
Waynesville, Eugene "Gene" Hamilton Nichols, age 85, of Orion Davis Road, passed away on Thursday, July 3, 2014 at his residence. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Clayton Marvin and Elsie Moore Nichols. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Albert Lee Nichols and Louie "Jake"...
Hazel Wright
Jul 3, 2014
Canton, Hazel Lee Gossett Wright, age 88, of Queentown Road, passed away on Thursday, July 3, 2014 at Silver Bluff Nursing Home. A native of Buncombe County, she was the daughter of the late Robert "Bob" and Mary Rhodarmer Gossett. Hazel was affectionately known as "Dink" and will be remembered for being a very kind and loving...
Rhonda Morgan
Jul 2, 2014
Waynesville, Rhonda Kay Ratcliffe Morgan, age 53, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 2, 2014 at her residence in Snellville, Georgia after a two-year battle with cancer. Born on September 17, 1960, she was preceded in death by her parents, Edwin and Shirley Fish Ratcliffe. Rhonda graduated from Tuscola High School and later married the love of...
Hilda Morgan
Jul 2, 2014
Waynesville, Hilda Brown Morgan, 82, of Hemphill Road, passed away on Wednesday, July 2, 2014 at Maggie Valley Nursing Home. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late R. Boone and Cora Carver Brown. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Bernard "Billy" E....
Sara Bryson
Jul 2, 2014
Gainesville, Georgia, Sara Oberia Wyatt Bryson, age 97, formely of Waynesville, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family, loving caregivers, and her dear friend, Shirley Shockley, on July 2, 2014 at Autumn Breeze Assisted Living in Gainesville, Georgia. Born in Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late James Howard and Numa McClure Wyatt. She also...
Carolyn Tennefoss
Jul 1, 2014
Carolyn Moll Gillio Tennefoss, age 83, passed away on Tuesday, July 1, 2014, at John F. Keever, Jr. Solace Center. A native of Wells, Minnesota, she was the daughter of the late, William and Antonia Augst Moll. She lived most of her life in Sunnyvale and Santa Cruz, California and spent the last ten years of her...
Florence Davis
Jul 1, 2014
Asheville, Florence Connor Davis, age 86, passed away on Tuesday, July 1, 2014 at her residence. A native of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Mark and Mintie Woods Connor. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Henry William Davis, who died in 1984; a son, Craig Davis; grandsons, Bradley and Matthew...
Cleo Dockery
Jun 29, 2014
Waynesville, Cleo Stiles Dockery, age 89, of the Ratcliffe Cove Community, passed away on Sunday, June 30, 2014 at Autumn Care. A native of Murphy, she was the daughter of the late R.T. and Janie Carroll Stiles and was also preceded in death by her husband, Wayne N. Dockery; a son, Donald Wayne Dockery; five sisters; and...
Nathaniel Lewis
Jun 28, 2014
Candler, Nathaniel Hugh Lewis, age 19, passed away on Saturday, June 28, 2014. A native of Waynesville, he was employed as an assistant electrician for M.B. Haynes Corporation. Nate had a passion for motorcycles and anything fast. He competed on track days in Alabama and had aspirations of racing professionally. Nate was a beloved father, son, grandson...
Joseph Hyatt
Jun 28, 2014
Joseph Carroll Hyatt, Sr., age 74, of Estes Drive, passed away on Saturday, June 28, 2014 at Mission Hospitals – Memorial Campus. A native of Swain County, he was the son of the late Joseph Woodrow and Elsie Parris Hyatt and was also preceded in death by his wife, Linda Hyatt and two brothers, Tommy and Robert...
C. Edwards
Jun 28, 2014
Waynesville, C. Ray Edwards, 69, of Covington, GA, passed away on Saturday, June 28, 2014 at Newton Medical Center. Mr. Edwards was born in Waynesville, NC to the late Harry Ralph and June Henry Edwards. He worked for Sears for 37 years in management and as an owner of the Sears in Covington. He was a member...
Patricia Posey
Jun 27, 2014
Patricia Gayle Petree Posey, age 67, passed away on Friday, June 27, 2014 at Memorial Mission Campus. A native of Forsythe County, she is the daughter of Howard Gray and Elsie Tew Petree of Winston-Salem. Patricia was a graduate of R.J. Reynolds High School and received her Bachelor's degree from Western Carolina University. She taught for 32...
Roberta Hamlin
Jun 27, 2014
Roberta Sparks Hawkins Hamlin, age 78, passed away on Friday, June 27, 2014 at Fleshers Fairview Health Care. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Wayne Albert and Georgina Thompson Sparks. She was also preceded in death by her first husband, Charles C. Hawkins, who died in 1984. She...
Virginia Layman
Jun 27, 2014
Virginia Ivey Layman, age 79, passed away on Friday, June 27, 2014 at Mission Hospitals – St. Joseph Campus. She was the daughter of the late Cager Smith and Hermie Duckette Ivey. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Oscar Layman, Jr. who died May 31, 2007; a son, Michael Douglas Layman who died in...
Joshua Lowe
Jun 26, 2014
Joshua Hunter Lowe, five month old infant son of Reverends Justin and Melissa Lowe passed away on Thursday, June 26, 2014 at the John F. Keever, Jr. Solace Center in Asheville, North Carolina. Throughout Joshua's short life, he was able to light up a room with his smile. He loved listening to music, cuddling in the arms...
John Robbins
Jun 26, 2014
Maggie Valley – Lt. Col. John Clinton Robbins Jr., U.S. Army ret./82nd Airborne, passed away at his home on June 26, 2014 after 2 years of failing health. He was born May 17, 1933 and graduated from E. M. Holt School in 1951. After graduation, he joined the U.S. Army/82nd Airborne division at Fort Bragg earning the...
Dr. Massie
Jun 26, 2014
Dr. Francis Stanford Massie, Sr., 79, of Midlothian passed away June 26, 2014. Dr. Massie was born and raised in Waynesville, a small town in the mountains of North Carolina and attended Duke University as an undergraduate, as well as for medical school. His pediatric internship was completed at Duke University. He trained in pediatrics and allergy...
Sandra Hamlin
Jun 25, 2014
Sandra Lee Farmer Hamlin, age 62, passed away on Wednesday, June 25, 2014, at John F. Keever, Jr. Solace Center. She was raised in Jackson County and lived most of her life in Haywood County, and was the daughter of the late Harold Lee and Virginia Dare Burgess Farmer. She was also preceded in death by a...
Mary Raper
Jun 24, 2014
Waynesville – Mary Martha Ensley Raper passed away on Monday, June 23, 2014 at Haywood Lodge and Retirement Center. A native of Haywood County, she previously resided in Rockingham, North Carolina. She was the daughter of the late Thomas Spurgeon and Nancy Robinson Ensley. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband,...
Latane Clore
Jun 23, 2014
Clyde, Latane James Clore, age 73, of Doctors Drive, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, June 23, 2014. A native of Haywood County, she previously resided in Lewisville, North Carolina for 20 years. She was the daughter of the late Orville Cleveland and Roxie Noland James. Latane taught elementary education in the Forsyth County School System....
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