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.
Anita Worley-Green
May 9, 2013
"1946 – 2013" Candler – Nina Anita Worley-Green, age 66, passed away Thursday, May 9, 2013 at John F. Keever Solace Center. A native of Haywood County, she was a daughter of Jim Worley and the late Maryland Scott Worley. In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by a sister, Jane McGaha. In 2012,...
Ruby Ransom
May 6, 2013
Ruby Lillian Reeves Ransom, age 75, passed away on Monday, May 6, 2013 at MedWest Haywood. She was born and raised in Jasper County, Texas and was the daughter of the late Ruben and Ettie Mae Thornton Reeves. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Lyle E. Ransom, who died in 1993 and six brothers...
Joseph Drewnoski
May 6, 2013
Waynesville, Joseph Mark Drewnoski, age 32, of Avery Patrick Lane, passed away on Monday, May 6, 2013. Joe had lived in Haywood County for the past six years moving here from Madison County. Joe was the son of Michael Drewnoski, Jr. and Mary Johnson. He was preceded in death by one brother, Michael Drewnoski, and paternal grandparents,...
Frank Ford
May 4, 2013
William Frank Ford, age 86, passed away on Saturday, May 4, 2013 at his residence. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Jesse and Ethel Clark Ford. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Troy Ford; a sister, Mary Neil Ford; and an infant brother, Luther Ford....
Leonard Kirkendall
May 3, 2013
Waynesville, Leonard Theodore "Lenny" Kirkendall, age 66, passed away on Friday, May 3, 2013 at The Homestead. A native of Corning, New York, he was the son of the late Leonard Theodore and Florence Shea Goodrich. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Tom Kirkendall. Lenny served his country for 28...
Elizabeth Ivey
May 1, 2013
Sarah Elizabeth Moody Ivey, age 98, passed away on Wednesday, May 1, 2013, at her residence. A native of Haywood County, she resided in Buncombe County most of her life and was the daughter of the late Charles Way and Sallie Jackson Osborne Moody. She was also preceded in death by her first husband, Robert James; her...
Merle Ray
Apr 30, 2013
Merle R. Ray, 86, of Asheville, passed away on Tuesday, April 30th, 2013. A native of Mars Hill, he was a son of the late Hix and Ollie Chambers Ray. He served in the US Army and enjoyed fishing and working on cars. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Alice Boulter Ray....
Timothy Walsh
Apr 28, 2013
Timothy Lee Walsh, 55, passed away Sunday, April 28, 2013 at his residence with his wife, Dori Printz Walsh. He was a native of Cleveland, Ohio but had lived in Elizabethton from 1961 to 1974. He attended Elizabethton High School. Tim graduated with honors from Pisgah High School in Canton, North Carolina, then completed his associate's degree...
Dr. Hurd
Apr 27, 2013
Clyde, Dr. Douglas Burdett Hurd, D.O., F.A.C.O.S., age, 82 of 126 Celebration Cove, passed away Saturday, April 27, 2013. Born November 9, 1930 in Hornell, NY, he was the son of the late Harry Burdett and Kathern Irene Besaw Hurd. Doug graduated from Lowville Free Academy in Lowville, NY in 1948; received a Bachelor of Arts Degree...
Lewis Mccracken
Apr 26, 2013
Clyde, Lewis Randal McCracken, age 93, passed away Friday, April 26, 2013 at MedWest-Haywood. He was the son of the late Howell Decatur McCracken and Eva Medford McCracken Chambers. After Lewis's father's death, his mother married Jarvis Chambers. He was a 1938 graduate of Clyde High School. Lewis was a U. S. Navy Veteran, serving on destroyers...
Shirley Fisher
Apr 26, 2013
"Loving Mother to Many" Canton – Shirley Ann Surrett Fisher, formerly of the Morning Star Community, age 69, passed away on Friday, April 26, 2013 at The Homestead. A native of Buncombe County, she was a daughter of the late Sherman Walker and Helen Ruth Green Surrett. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death...
Harry Booker, Jr.
Apr 26, 2013
Waynesville, Harry Lee Booker, Jr., age 90, of Keller Street, passed away on Friday, April 26, 2013 at his residence. A native of Columbus, Ohio, he was the son of the late Harry Lee Booker, Sr. and Clara Heintz Booker. He was also preceded in death by his siblings, Donald and Dorothy Elaine Booker and one stepson,...
Marian Parr
Apr 25, 2013
Waynesville, NC, Marian Francis Parr, age 86, of Gordon Drive, passed away on Thursday, April 26, 2013. A native of Sullivan, Illinois, she was the daughter of Clarence and Helen Roberts. She is also preceded in death by a son, Michael Parr; three sisters; and four brothers. Marian was a member of Providence Church. She is survived...
Page Pittman
Apr 25, 2013
Page Dennis Pittman, 46, of Candler, passed away Thursday, April 25th. He was born in Colorado Springs, to Dennis George and Vaudie Robinson Pittman. Page served in the U.S. Air Force, was a delivery driver for Airborne Express for 17 years and was the custodian at Hominy Baptist Church for the past 7 years. Page was gifted with a...
Bill George
Apr 24, 2013
Waynesville, Bill Chrest George, age 72, of S. Main Street, passed away on Wednesday, April 24, 2013 at St. Joseph Hospital. A native and life-long resident of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Chrest A. and Cecelia Demetriou George. He was a graduate of Riverside Military Academy of Gainesville, Georgia. He enrolled and attended...
Troy Justice
Apr 24, 2013
Waynesville, Troy Lee Justice, age 95, passed away on Wednesday, April 24, 2013 at Mission Hospital. A native of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Robert Andrew and Effie Rogers Justice. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Jewel Messer Justice, who died in 2011; one brother, Reuben...
George Haug
Apr 23, 2013
George Frederick Franklin Haug "Fritz", 77, of Asheville, passed away on Tuesday, April 23rd. Born in Hyde Park, NY to the late George and Florence Trowbridge Haug, he served as a Marine during the Korean War. Fritz enjoyed woodworking and continued in his father's love for working on cars. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death...
Luanne Miller
Apr 23, 2013
Waynesville, LuAnne Miller, age 55, passed away on Tuesday, April 23, 2013 at Mission Hospital. A native of Washington, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of Barbara Reilly and the late William Reilly. LuAnne retired from the Waynesville Tag office after 11 years of service. She enjoyed motorcycles, knitting, cooking, reading and volunteering for Haywood Christian Ministries, In...
Alvin Justice
Apr 21, 2013
Clyde, Alvin Justice, age 88, passed away on Sunday, April 21, 2013 at Silver Bluff Nursing Home. A native of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Earl and Mora Fulbright Justice. Alvin owned and operated the Justice Tank Company for 40 years. He was a board member of the Citizens for Bon-A-Venture Cemeteries. Alvin...
Edna Edwards
Apr 20, 2013
Waynesville, Edna Chambers Edwards, age 91, of 925 Ratcliff Cove Road, went home to be with her Heavenly Father on Saturday, April 20, 2013. She has been reunited with her husband, Roy Edwards; her parents, Corley and Grace Pruitt Chambers; three brothers, Lewis, Glen, and Reverend Gay Chambers; two sisters, Margie and Laura Messer; and son-in-law, Doyle...
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