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.

James Powell, Jr.

James Powell, Jr.

Apr 4, 2013

James Tillman "Jim" Powell, Jr., age 86, passed away on Thursday, April 4, 2013 at The Homestead. He was a resident of Haywood County for most of his life and was the son of the late, James Tillman Powell, Sr., and Essie Brown Powell. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Dr. William H. Powell....

Jeremy Shipman

Jeremy Shipman

Apr 4, 2013

"1985 – 2013" Canton – Jeremy Lawrence Shipman, age 27, passed away on Thursday, April 4, 2013. A native of Volusia County, Florida, he was a son of David Lawrence and Mary Ann Stewart Shipman. Jeremy loved outdoor sports, joking, kidding around, and spending time with his family. In addition to his parents, he is survived by...

Junior Howard

Junior Howard

Apr 4, 2013

"Loving Uncle" Canton – Tilmon Moody Howard Jr., "Junior" age 83, passed away on Thursday, April 4, 2013 at Silver Bluff Nursing Home. A native of Haywood County, he was a son of the late Tilmon Moody Sr. and Lena Mae McGee Howard. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death his wife, Mary Kathryn...

Carolyn Dickens

Carolyn Dickens

Apr 3, 2013

Waynesville, Carolyn Byrd Dickens, age 66, passed away on Wednesday, April 3, 2013 at The Homestead. A native of Laurens, SC, she was the daughter of the late Douglas Clinton and Mary Francis Strom Byrd. Carolyn had several careers from teaching math to coordinating Quality Circles at Union Carbide. She went back to school to receive her...

Ernest Devlin, Sr.

Ernest Devlin, Sr.

Apr 3, 2013

Candler – Ernest Emry Devlin, Sr., age 75, passed away on Wednesday, April 3, 2013 at his residence. A native of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Samuel Clifford and Vonnie Mason Devlin. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Martha Jones "Tootsie" Devlin, who died in 1992. He is survived by...

Stanley Fullbright

Stanley Fullbright

Apr 3, 2013

Waynesville, Dennis Stanley Fullbright, age 63, passed away on Wednesday, April 3, 2013 at MedWest. A native of Haywood County, he was the son of Gertrude Messer and the late Floyd Fullbright. He was the manager at Waynesville Cycle Center and was a member of Panther Creek Baptist Church. Stanley was an avid fly fisherman and he...

Max Robinson, Jr.

Max Robinson, Jr.

Apr 2, 2013

Max Gerry Robinson, Jr., age 51, passed away on Tuesday, April 2, 2013 at MedWest Haywood. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, he was the son of Betty Jean Robinson Suttles and the late Max Gerry Robinson, Sr., who passed away in January, 2013. He was also preceded in death by an infant brother. He...

Ray Farmer

Ray Farmer

Apr 1, 2013

William Ray Farmer, age 80, of the Cruso community, passed away on Monday, April 1, 2013 at his residence. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, he was a son of the late Marion Samuel and Effie Mae Frizzell Farmer. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Lucille and Naomi....

Michael Deaver

Michael Deaver

Apr 1, 2013

Waynesville, Michael Terry "Bucky" Deaver, age 66, of 110 Dazzling Brook Lane, passed away on Monday, April 1, 2013 at St. Joseph Hospital. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Roy M. and Nicie Stamey Deaver. He was employed by API for more than ten years and was vice...

Nellie Scott

Nellie Scott

Apr 1, 2013

"Her Departing Words, 'I Love You'." Canton – Nellie Scott, age 88, of the Beaverdam Community passed away to be with her Heavenly Father on Monday, April 1, 2013 at Silver Bluff Nursing Home following an extended illness. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Will and Nannie Sorrells....

Muriel Jones

Muriel Jones

Mar 31, 2013

Muriel Renee Smith Jones, age 56 of Candler passed away Sunday, March 31, 2013 at Memorial Mission Hospital. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, to Percy and Virginia Casey Smith. Muriel lived most of her life in Queens, New York before making her home in the mountains of North Carolinas in 2010. She retired from the Queensborough Public Library...

Ellamarie Guerin

Ellamarie Guerin

Mar 30, 2013

Waynesville, Ellamarie Guerin, age 93, passed away on Saturday, March 30, 2013 at the Haywood Lodge & Retirement Center. A native of Long Island, New York, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Elinor Nostrand Debevoise Smith. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, David Guerin, who died in...

Nellie Whisenhunt

Nellie Whisenhunt

Mar 30, 2013

Candler, Nellie S. Whisenhunt passed away on Saturday, March 30, 2013 at Mission Hospital after a brief illness. Nell was born on March 24, 1922 in Greensboro, North Carolina the daughter of Walter and Gertrude Black Shepard. She was a member of The Catholic Daughters and was true to her faith. She is survived by her loving...

Calvin Russell

Calvin Russell

Mar 29, 2013

Waynesville, Calvin Ray Russell, age 55, passed away on Friday, March 29, 2013 at his residence. A native of Haywood County, he was the son of Louise Hunter Russell and the late Charles Safford Russell. He retired from Canton Hardwood with 32 years service as a Forester. Calvin loved the Lord and was a member of Camp...

Robert Erwin

Robert Erwin

Mar 29, 2013

Beloved husband, daddy and "Paw" Robert Harmon Erwin, age 89, of the Bethel community passed away on Friday, March 29, 2013 at Silver Bluff Nursing Home. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Reverend Thomas E. and Maggie Long Erwin. He was also preceded in death by a daughter-in-law,...

Buddy Buchanan

Buddy Buchanan

Mar 29, 2013

Whittier, NC, Buddy Lewis Buchanan, age 54, passed away on Friday, March 29, 2013. A native of Haywood County, he was the son of Lewis and Mary Francis Trantham Buchanan. He was preceded in death by a sister Martha Jane Buchanan. Buddy was a graduate of Tuscola High School and was a Heavy Equipment Operator. He loved...

Michelle Haddad

Michelle Haddad

Mar 28, 2013

Waynesville, Michelle Salo Haddad, age 38, passed away on March 28, 2013 at her residence. Born in Michigan, she had resided in Haywood County for the past ten years. She was the daughter of Don Salo and Sharon Berner and her step-father, Jim. She co-owned and managed Polaris of Waynesville with her husband, Jesse. An accomplished trumpet...

Alma Parker

Alma Parker

Mar 28, 2013

Waynesville, Alma Parker, age, 63, passed away on Thursday, March 28, 2013 at the Homestead. A native of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Weldon and Mary Hue McFalls. She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Misty Woods-Goure and a brother, Clyde McFalls. She worked in the Deli Department of Ingles as...

Vivian Rhinehart

Vivian Rhinehart

Mar 28, 2013

Vivian McDowell Rhinehart, age 90, passed away on Thursday, March 28, 2013 at her residence. A native of Gordon, Georgia and resident of Haywood County for most of her life, she was the daughter of the late L. C. and Berta McCook McDowell. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Jefferson McKay Rhinehart, who died...

Joseph Beck

Joseph Beck

Mar 28, 2013

Waynesville, Joseph Paul Beck, age 65, passed away on Thursday, March 28, 2013 A native of Arcade, New York, he was the son of Alice Jedrzejek and the late Calvin Beck. Joseph was a graduate from Arcade Central and Arch Bishop Walsh Catholic High School. In addition to his mother he is survived by his lifelong love,...

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