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.
Dr.George Miller
May 29, 2013
Waynesville, Dr. George I. Miller, age 83, passed away on May 29th, 2013, at his residence in Cary, NC. George was born in Lake View, South Carolina, the son of the late Smith Miller and Blanch Turner Miller. His oldest brother, Carl, did not like the name "George" and started calling him "Jack," the name that he...
Kathleen Ball
May 29, 2013
Kathleen Virginia Dettweiler Ball, 77, passed away in Alabama on May 29, 2013. She was born in Washington DC to the late Wilbur Benjamin Dettweiler and Catherine Forrester Dettweiler. She had been a member of the Church of God, where she sang in the choir and taught Sunday School. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death...
Elizabeth Wright
May 28, 2013
Elizabeth Crawford Wright, age 76, passed away on Tuesday, May 28, 2013 at her residence. She was born December, 1936 in Jackson County to the late Augustus Chastain and Nellie Melita Derrick Crawford. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence W. Wright; four sisters, Lucy McGinnis, Sarah Frady, Velma Crawford,...
William Kemp
May 28, 2013
William Harper Kemp, 85, of Asheville, went home to be with the Lord on May 28, 2013 in the comfort of his home. A native of Asheville, he was the eldest son of the late James and Rosa Lee Lance Kemp. "Sweet William" retired from Southern and Norfolk Southern Railroad after 44 years as an Engineer. He served his...
Randal Scott
May 28, 2013
Randal Jay "Spot" Scott, age 57, passed away on Tuesday, May 28, 2013 at his residence. A native of Burke County, he had resided in Haywood County for the past 30 years. He was the son of Ada Scott of Glen Alpine and the late Buck Scott and was also preceded in death by a son, Ryan...
Jolue Randolph
May 26, 2013
Waynesville, Jolue Ann Skrdlant Randolph, age 76, of Judy Lane, entered into Heaven on Sunday, May 26, 2013 as the angels summoned her from her sleep. A native of Ashtabula, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Louise Skrdlant. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John C....
Carroll Burris
May 25, 2013
Waynesville, Carroll Lyle Burris, age 72, of Hendrix Street, passed away on Saturday, May 25, 2013 at MedWest Haywood. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Ferrell and Vinnas Mashburn Burris and was also preceded in death by two brothers, Charles and Kelly Burris. Carroll retired from Dayco's Shipping...
Glenda Carpenter
May 25, 2013
Waynesville - Glenda Reece Carpenter passed away at age 81 on May 25, 2013 in Waynesville, North Carolina, following a short illness. Glenda was born in Paris, Texas on October 1, 1931, the daughter of Boyd and Opal (Griffin) Reece, and grew up in San Angelo, Texas, graduating from San Angelo High School and San Angelo Junior...
Paul Jones
May 25, 2013
"1939 – 2013" Canton – Paul William Jones, age 74, passed away on Friday, May 24, 2013 at his residence. A native of Buncombe County, he was a son of the late Walter Washington and Mildred Elizabeth Sharp Jones. Paul retired from American Enka / BASF with 38 years of service. He enjoyed restoring old furniture and...
Wendell Gregory
May 25, 2013
"1932 – 2013" Canton – Wendell Washington Gregory, age 80, passed away on Saturday, May 25, 2013 at Silver Bluff Nursing Home. A native of Macon County, he was a son of the late Joe Ed and Ellie Woods Gregory. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Evelyn Inman and Edna...
Samuel Ferguson
May 25, 2013
Clyde, Samuel Whip Ferguson, Jr., age 69, of 366 Fines Creek Road, passed away on Saturday, May 25, 2013 at MedWest Haywood. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Samuel Whip Ferguson, Sr. and Fannie McCracken Ferguson. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Mildred Best and...
Charles Clark
May 24, 2013
Charles Gorman "Bud" Clark, age 84, passed away on Friday, May 24, 2013 at Kings Mountain Hospice. A native of Buncombe County, he was a son of the late Gorman and Lillie Anders Clark. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Roberta Jean Clark, who died in 2001; one brother, Doyle...
Bertie Wilde
May 24, 2013
Celebrating Bertie's 105 years!!! Canton – Bertie Battles Wilde, age 105 entered into heaven on Friday, May 24, 2013, as the angels summoned her from her sleep. A native of Macon County, she was a daughter of the late Charlie and Josephine McDowell Battles. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband,...
Barbara Fish
May 23, 2013
Barbara Carpenter Fish, age 80, passed in the early hours of May 23, 2013, following years of declining health. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Fred and Berta Hendricks Carpenter. Barbara was a unique pianist in that as a tot, she learned to play the piano "By Ear"....
Lois Holland
May 22, 2013
Franklin, Lois Rubena Messer Holland, age 78, passed away on Wednesday, May 22, 2013 at her residence. A native of Haywood County, she had lived in Franklin for many years. She was the daughter of the late Thad Bryson Messer, Sr. and Zora Conard Messer. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Vickie Sanders and one...
Howard Liner
May 22, 2013
Waynesville, William Howard Liner, age 81, of 199 Liner Cove Road, passed away on Wednesday, May 22, 2013 at Silver Bluff Village Nursing Home following a brief illness. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Jerry Liner, Sr. and Georgia Rathbone Liner and was also preceded in death by...
Roland Sargent
May 22, 2013
Asheville - Roland L. Sargent, age 94, of Givens Estates United Methodist Retirement Community passed away unexpectedly but peacefully on Wednesday, May 22, 2013, at Mission Hospital Asheville. Born in York, Maine, Mr. Sargent grew up in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. He moved to the Asheville area from Needham, Mass. in 1971. Mr. Sargent was a graduate of the University...
Benjamin Blake, Sr.
May 22, 2013
Waynesville-Benjamin Hutaff Blake, Sr., 85, of 284 Vista Road, died on May 22, 2013 at Autumn Care Nursing Home. Ben was born to Benjamin and Pearl Prevatte Blake on December 26, 1927. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a brother, James David Blake. He was a member of Long's Chapel United...
Harold Leatherwood
May 21, 2013
Maggie Valley, Harold Linton Leatherwood, age 89, formerly of Johnson Branch, has gone on to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 21, 2013. A native of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Jarvis and Pearl Clark Leatherwood and was preceded in death by a sister, Ruth Godleski. He was a US Navy World...
Donald Merrell
May 20, 2013
Canton, Donald Allen Merrell, age 65, of 479 Burnette Cove Road, passed away on Monday, May 20, 2013 at The Homestead. A native of Norfolk, Virginia, he was the son of the late Chandler Valgene and Billie Maxine Roman Merrell. Don attended high school in Oxnard, California and played on a state championship football team. He also...
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