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.
Amy Lusby
Jun 9, 2013
Clyde, Amy Leigh Lusby, age 56, of Rugged Cross Ridge, passed away on Sunday, June 9, 2013 at her residence. Amy was a resident of Annapolis, MD and had resided in Haywood County since 2009. She is the daughter of Melvin H. Barrett and the late Ethyl Luce Barrett. Amy enjoyed hiking, gardening, spending time with her...
Barbara Morgan
Jun 7, 2013
"1955 – 2013" Canton – Barbara Baughman Morgan, age 58, passed away on Friday, June 7, 2013 at MedWest Haywood. A native of Mecklenburg County, she was a daughter of the late Wade and Saddie Broadway Baughman. She is survived by her husband of 12 years, Herman Morgan; twin children, Darnella Jean Camp, and Danny Furr; and...
Thomas Leopard
Jun 3, 2013
Waynesville, Thomas Wade "Tommy" Leopard, age 67, of Leopard Drive, passed away on Monday, June 3, 2013 at his residence after several years of declining health. Tommy was a native of Haywood County and had spent 7 years in Florida and Georgia working for Andrews Cattle Company and Peace Valley Ranch. He was the son of the...
Frances Passmore
Jun 2, 2013
"Unique Lady" Clyde – Frances Lucille Stroupe Passmore, age 86, passed away on Sunday, June 02, 2013 at The Oaks at Sweeten Creek. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, she was a daughter of the late Clarence "Shorty" and Mary Josephine Stroupe. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband,...
Patrick Mclaughlin
Jun 1, 2013
Patrick McLaughlin, age 52, passed away on June 1, 2013 at his residence. He was a native of Bronx, New York and was the son of the late Daniel and Therese McCarthy McLaughlin. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Ryan Carolan; two brothers, Tommy and Danny McLaughlin; and a son-in-law,...
Melburn Miller
Jun 1, 2013
Maggie Valley, Melburn Lee Miller, age 91, of the Dellwood Community, passed away Saturday, June 1, 2013 at Maggie Valley Nursing and Rehab Center. A native of Madison County, NC, he was the son of the late Andrew Frank and Jessie Case Miller. He was also preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Edith Miller...
Wiley Griffin
May 30, 2013
Wiley Roger Griffin, age 94, passed away on Thursday, May 30, 2013 at Silver Bluff Nursing Home. He has fought the good fight, he has finished the race, he has kept the faith. Peace at last surrounds him, no more pain to bear. He is in the arms of Jesus and will forever be in his care....
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,...
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