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.
Elizabeth King
Sep 29, 2013
Waynesville, Elizabeth "Libby" Register King, affectionately known as Granny" passed away peacefully in her home on Sunday, September 29, 2013. Born September 13, 1924, in Samson County, North Carolina, she had just celebrated her 89th birthday. She was the daughter of the late Leroy and Pearl Lewis Register. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...
Pauline Bradley
Sep 29, 2013
Pauline E. Bradley, 91, of Asheville, passed away Sunday, September 29, 2013. A native of Sylva, she was the daughter of the late Joe E. and Fannie Brooks Messer. She retired from Schneider Electric after 27 years and had been a member of Calvary Baptist in Asheville. Pauline loved gardening and cooking for her family. In addition to her...

Knox Cobb
Sep 28, 2013
Waynesville, Knox Wray Bess Cobb, a resident of Givens Estates, passed away on September 28, 2013 at Givens Health Center. She was born on September 11, 1922 to the late Dorus Hilary Bess and Essie Lola Childers Bess in Vale, North Carolina. Mrs. Cobb was predeceased by her beloved and loving husband, William "Bill" Maddox Cobb, Sr.,...
John Meeks
Sep 28, 2013
JOHN W. MEEKS "Beloved Husband, Father, and Grandfather" Waynesville, John William Meeks, age 91, of Windy Hill Drive, passed away on Saturday, September 28, 2013 at MedWest Haywood. A native of Vincennes, Indiana, he had resided in Haywood County for the past 25 years and was the son of the late Terry William and Minnie Ice Meeks....
Barbara Tate
Sep 27, 2013
Huntsville, AL, Barbara Jean Tate, age 73, formerly of Clyde, passed away on Friday, September 27, 2013. A native of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Chancy C. and Flora Wynes Jones. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Wilma Norman, and one brother, Chancy C. "Bill" Jones,...
Sarah Campbell
Sep 25, 2013
Powdersville, SC - Sarah Elizabeth Campbell, age 99, met her heavenly Father Wednesday, September 25, 2013 at Rose Cottage at Brushy Creek. Sarah was a native of Haywood County and had lived in Powdersville since the early 70's. She was a daughter of the late George C. and Nancy Carlin Patton Haynes and was also preceded in...
Beatrice Candler
Sep 25, 2013
Beatrice Ann Magee Candler, 84, of Candler passed away on Wednesday, September 25th. A native of Candler, she was the daughter of the late Walter Vaden Magee and Lucy Bell Wise Magee. She was a Dietary Consultant for the State of NC. In addition to her parents, she is also preceded in death by her husband, William Candler. She...
Carol Crosby
Sep 24, 2013
Waynesville, Carol Ann Bush Crosby, age 73, of 122 Coyote Hollow Road, passed away on Tuesday, September 24, 2013 at her home. A native of Jacksonville, Florida, she had resided in Haywood County for the past five years. She was the daughter of Charles and Carrie Johnson Bush. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in...
Tonya Putnam
Sep 23, 2013
Tonya Lynne Putnam, age 32, passed away on Monday, September 23, 2013 at her residence. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, she was the daughter of Donna Jones and her husband, Bill of Canton and Tony Lewis Putnam and his wife, Jackie of Spartanburg, South Carolina. She was preceded in death by her loving grandfathers,...
Arline Sharp
Sep 20, 2013
Arline Sharp "1927 – 2013" Canton – Mary Arline Sharp, age 86, passed away on Friday, September 20, 2013 at Memorial Campus of Mission Hospitals surrounded by her loving family. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, she was a daughter of the late Mary Sharp. In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death...

Randy Mccarter
Sep 19, 2013
Randy McCarter, age 63, passed away on Thursday, September 19, 2013 at his residence. A native of Haywood County, he was a son of the late Theodore Dillard and Blanche Sams McCarter. Randy was a member of Meadow Grove Baptist Church. He loved fishing, hunting, and spending time with his grandchildren. He is survived by his wife...
William Howell
Sep 17, 2013
Waynesville, William Lee Howell, age 86, passed away on Tuesday, September 17, 2013 at his residence. He was the son of the late Samuel Lee and Wilsie Ross Howell and was also preceded in death by his brothers, Edward and David Ross Howell of Jonathan Creek. Mr. Howell was a World War II Veteran, recently participating in...
Temprell Cannon
Sep 17, 2013
Waynesville, Temprell Jerlene Wheeler Cannon, age 55, passed away on Tuesday, September 17, 2013 at the Brian Center. A native of Haywood County, she is the daughter of Nancy Wheeler of Waynesville and the late William Albert Wheeler, Sr. She was also preceded in death by two grandsons, Malakki Cannon and Qu ron Montez Davis. She was...
Mary Winchester
Sep 17, 2013
Waynesville, Mary Watson Winchester, age 78, passed away on Tuesday, September 17, 2013 at The Homestead. A native of Swain County, she was the daughter of the late James Pritchard and Emma Jane Brown Watson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Henry "Ed" Winchester, who passed away in 2004 and...
Margaret West
Sep 14, 2013
Margaret Louise Camby West, 85, passed away Saturday, September 14, 2013. Our perfect Angel, waiting for us in Heaven. A native of Buncombe County, she was the daughter of the late William Luther and Dora Stroupe Camby. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Howard and step-son, David West. She is survived by...
Laurie Burgess
Sep 13, 2013
Waynesville, Laura Bell Messer Burgess, age 105, went to her eternal home, surrounded by her family at her home in the Rabbit Skin Community on Friday, September 13, 2013. Granny Laurie or Aunt Laurie, as she was known to many, was born October 4, 1907 in the Jonathan Creek Community and was the second born of 12...
Ryan Miller
Sep 12, 2013
Waynesville, NC - Ryan Patrick Miller, age 34, passed away on Thursday, September 12, 2013. Born in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, Ryan spent his first 18 years of life traveling the world with his military family. He was the son of Colonel Nick and Shirley Miller. He served as an infantryman in the 101st Airborne Division. He was...
Martin Hannah
Sep 12, 2013
Glasgow, KY, Martin "Marty" Hannah, age 46, formerly of Waynesville, North Carolina, died Thursday, September 12, 2013 at the T. J. Samson Community Hospital. He was a customer service representative for Sitel in Glasgow. He is survived by his wife Paula Ann Hannah, four children; Samantha Crowder, Brandon Wyatt, Jessica Crowder and Kaitlyn Chandler; his mother, Peggy...
John Mccracken
Sep 10, 2013
Waynesville, John Carroll McCracken, age 69, passed away on Tuesday, September 10, 2013 at St. Joseph Hospital. He was born April 14, 1944 to the late Austin Carroll and Helen Best McCracken of the Crabtree community. A lifelong resident of Haywood County, he was preceded in death by a sister, JoAnna McCracken Robinson and one brother-in-law, Arnold...

"Skip" Hartman
Sep 9, 2013
"Skip" Hartman "1929 – 2013" Canton – Richard Frank "Skip" Hartman, 83, passed away on Monday, September 9, 2013. A native of Oregon, he was a son of the late R.B. and Mae Hartman. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Janie Blake. Skip was a United States Army veteran and...
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