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.
Ray Davis
Mar 3, 2014
Ray Gordon Davis, age 84, passed into eternity with his Lord and Savior on March 3, 2014. Ray was born in Youngstown, Ohio on February 8, 1930 to the late Earl and Alma Davis and was preceded in death by two sisters, Betty Jean Messer and Evelyn Hoffman. Ray was a member of Pole Creek Baptist Church...
Amanda Messer
Mar 2, 2014
Waynesville, Amanda Dawn Messer, age 33, of Morning View Drive, passed way unexpectedly on Sunday, March 2, 2014 at her residence. A native of Swain County, she had lived most of her life in Haywood County. She was the daughter of Peter Hilliard Green and Teresa Haney Moody. Amanda loved spending time with her children, especially outdoors,...
James Shelton
Mar 2, 2014
Waynesville, James C. "Jimmy" Shelton, age 83, of Belle Mead Drive, passed away on Sunday, March 2, 2014 at Maggie Valley Nursing Home. A native of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Floyd and Iva Lee Sisk Shelton and was also preceded in death by his wife, Fannie McClure Shelton, who died in 2008....
Deana Johnson
Mar 1, 2014
Deana Aleen Johnson, age 52, passed away on Saturday, March 1, 2014 at The Homestead. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, she was a daughter of the late Jesse Johnson and Aleen Kuykendall Johnson Robinson. She is survived by a sister, Clara Parton of Canton; one brother, Steve Johnson and his wife, Janice, of Commerce,...
Nancy Holman
Mar 1, 2014
Waynesville, Nancy Crutchfield Holman, age 86, passed away on Saturday, March 1, 2014 at Maggie Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. A native of St. Augustine, Florida, she was the daughter of the late James Edward and Rosalie Berry. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Richard Henry Holman, who died...
Lloyd Bridges
Mar 1, 2014
Asheville, Lloyd "Bud" Bridges, age 81, of Tunnel Road, passed away on Saturday, March 01, 2014 at his residence. A native of Jackson County, he was the son of the late Richmond and Nannie Raby Bridges, and was also preceded in death by two sisters, Hazel Bridges and Ruth Wood; one brother, Carl Bridges; and a stepson,...
Louise Davis
Feb 28, 2014
Waynesville, Sara Louise Swayngim Davis, age 78, passed away on Thursday, February 27, 2014 at MedWest Haywood. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Raymond Francis and Jimmie Beatrice Moody Swayngim. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, James Edward "Jim" Davis, who...
James Stepp, Jr.
Feb 28, 2014
Canton, James "Bug" Stepp, Jr., age 64, of the Cruso Community, passed away on Friday, February 28, 2014 at Mission Hospital. A native of Haywood County, he was the son of the late James Lawrence and Marie Inman Stepp and was also preceded in death by a brother, Darrell Stepp. He was a US Army veteran of...
Lowery Conard
Feb 27, 2014
Waynesville, Lowery "Larry" Conard, age 71, of Lariat Loop, passed away on Thursday, February 27, 2014 at his residence. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Jack and Lela Haney Conard and also preceded in death by a son, Dale Jaynes Sr. and one brother, Jerry Conard. Larry was...
Edith Cates
Feb 27, 2014
Edith H. Cates, 88, of Candler, passed away on Thursday, February 27th, 2014. She was born in Talisi, AL to the late William and Lilian Holman. Edith was a member of Trinity Baptist Church and a lifelong Christian. She was a hard worker all of her life, and had been a certified nurse, dental assistant and artist. Edith married...
Thomas Angell
Feb 27, 2014
Waynesville, Thomas Carlisle Angell, age 69, passed away on Thursday, February 27, 2014 at his residence. He was born at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri and was the son of the late Dr. Carmine Thomas Angelone and Yolanda Nauglio Angelone. He was a graduate of Cranston East High School in Cranston, Rhode Island. He graduated from the University...
Dorothy Roberts
Feb 26, 2014
"1936 – 2014" Clyde – Dorothy Carrington "Dot" Roberts, age 78, passed away on Wednesday, February 26, 2014, entering her eternal life on the same date as her physical birth. A native of Henry County, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late J. D. and Adell Crawford Carrington. She was also preceded in death by a...
Leo Best
Feb 25, 2014
Waynesville, Leo John Best was born in Newport, Rhode Island, on April 22, 1936. He is survived by his wife, Sandra Matthews Best; five children, 18 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren, a brother, Francis Thomas Best of Bristol, Rhode Island and a sister, Mary Lamalie of Stuart, Florida. A memorial service will be held for close friends and...
Marjorie Millar
Feb 23, 2014
Waynesville, Marjorie Cogdill Millar, age 81, of 831 Qualla Road, passed away on Sunday, February 23, 2014 at her residence. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Roy and Mattie Lou Lyle Cogdill and was also preceded in death by a sister, Dorothy Cogdill and one brother, Roy Cogdill,...
Jean Rice
Feb 22, 2014
Clyde, Jean Louise Rice, age 90, passed away February 22, 2014. She was the daughter of the late Leroy and Carrie Johnson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Jennifer Davis. She is survived by a daughter, Debra Brown of Waynesville and a grandson, Preston Davis. A memorial service will be...
Barbara Rogers
Feb 22, 2014
Barbara Anne Rainis Rogers, passed away on Saturday, February 22, 2014 at her residence. A native of Albany, New York, she also resided in Louisiana, Texas, Washington, California, Mississippi, and New Brunswick, Canada as well as the beautiful mountains of North Carolina. She was the daughter of the late Bernard and Anna Rainis, and was also preceded...
Edna Mcelroy
Feb 21, 2014
Edna Roberts McElroy, 89 passed away on February 21, 2014 at Solace Hospice after a full and happy life. Edna was a loving and devoted mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend. She is survived by a devoted husband of 69 years, Lt.Col. Sam M. McElroy (USAF,ret.); daughter Susan and her husband Glenn Michael of Kennesaw, GA; son Daniel R....
Gladys Coman
Feb 19, 2014
Gladys Brown Coman, age 85, passed away on Wednesday, February 19, 2014 at her residence. Gladys was born on November 12, 1928 and was the daughter of the late Clifford and Annette Haynes Brown. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Love Armstrong "L. A." Coman, Jr.; a son, Love Armstrong...
Jean Jones
Feb 18, 2014
Laura Jean Fowler Caldwell Jones, age 95, passed away on Tuesday, February 18, 2014 at Maggie Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was a native and lifelong resident of Haywood County and the daughter of the late Jesse Melvin and Zalia Rogers Fowler. She was also preceded in death by her first husband, William Orville "W.O." Caldwell;...
Glynden Justice
Feb 18, 2014
Glynden Richard "Bud" Justice, age 84, passed away on Tuesday, February 18, 2014 at Charles George VA Hospice Center. He was born on June 30, 1929 in Haywood County to the late Richard and Elvira Rhinehart Justice. In addition to his parents, Bud was preceded in death by eight siblings. Bud served in the United States Air...
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