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.
Geneva Beckum
Dec 29, 2011
A native of Horry County, South Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Thaddeus Kavanaugh "T.K." and Mattie Clara Tompkins Shackelford. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her first husband, Olin V. Cooper; second husband, Kenneth B. Beckum; and one sister, Hazel Shackelford. She was former owner of Stuckey's located in...
John Janosek
Dec 28, 2011
John Mark Janosek, age 75, died on Wednesday, December 28, 2011, at Mission Hospitals – St. Joseph Campus. A native of Hennepin County, Minnesota, he was the son of Gladys Holmquist Janosek and the late John Mark Janosek. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Barbara. John served as a missionary in Africa for 40...
Sarah Mcmahan
Dec 27, 2011
Maggie Valley, Sarah Setzer McMahan, age 85, of Evans Cove Road, passed away on Tuesday, December 27, 2011 surrounded by family and friends. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Wilburn and Effie Evans Setzer. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Charlie...
Jo Leonard
Dec 25, 2011
Jo Ann Haynes Leonard, age 81, formerly of Clyde died on December 25, 2011, at Autumn Care Nursing Home. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Fulmer and Eliza McGowen Haynes. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Jay Leonard; a sister, Loree Henson and brothers, Charles,...
Louise Messer
Dec 25, 2011
Waynesville, Louise Bryson Messer, age 94, of Jonathan Creek Road, passed away on Sunday, December 25, 2011 at the Brian Center. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Harley and Fannie Caldwell Bryson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Earl Jennings Messer,...
Edgar Wyatt
Dec 25, 2011
Waynesville, Edgar Louis "Ed" Wyatt, age 66, of Browning Branch Road, passed away on Sunday, December 25, 2011 at his residence. A native of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Cling and Pearl Smith Wyatt. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by Leonard and Ned Wyatt. Ed enjoyed fishing, hunting...
James Greeley
Dec 24, 2011
Canton, NC—James Patrick Greeley, 87, passed away on Saturday, December 24, 2011, in his home. Known by everyone as Pat, he will be remembered for his dedication to his lifelong work in funeral service, where he served families with compassion, love and empathetic understanding. Born in Roanoke, Virginia on September 19, 1924, he was the son of...
Lamar Johnson
Dec 23, 2011
Waynesville, NC - Lamar Layden Johnson, age 86, of Boulder, Colorado passed away on Friday, December 23, 2011. A native of Knox County, Tennessee, he spent his childhood in Elizabeth City, North Carolina. He was the son of the late Jennings and Sybil Layden Johnson and was also preceded in death by his wife, Bertha Williams "Geri"...
Sharon Blankenship
Dec 21, 2011
Sharon Haley Blankenship, age 62, went home to be with her heavenly Father, on Wednesday, December 21, 2011, at her residence. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, she was a daughter of Oberia Raines Haley of Canton and the late Ray McDonald Haley. Sharon was a 1968 graduate of Pisgah High School and St. Genevieve...
Tina Doying
Dec 21, 2011
Tina Marie Doying, age 48, passed away on Wednesday, December 21, 2011, at MedWest-Haywood. A native of Rochester, NY, she had lived in Haywood County for twelve years. She was the daughter of the late Gerold and Dolores Kenyon Keech. Tina was Office Coordinator at Great Smokies Insurance Agency. She is survived by her husband of 20...
Sgt. Parrish
Dec 20, 2011
Sgt. John Bennett Parrish, NCNG Retired, age 49, of Dutch Cove Road died on Tuesday, December 20, 2011, at his residence. A native of Laurens County, SC, he was the son of the late Bill and Margaret Atkins Parrish. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Eddie Parrish, who died in 1994. He was a...
Nancy Brooks
Dec 19, 2011
Clyde, Nancy Woodard Brooks, age 90, of Poison Cove, passed away on Monday, December 19, 2011 at MedWest Haywood. A native of Swain County, she moved to Haywood County in 1956. She was the daughter of Calvin and Flora Brendle Woodard and was also preceded in death by her husband, Burl Brooks, who died in 1993; two...
David Allen
Dec 18, 2011
David Hugh Allen, age 57, died on Sunday, December 18, 2011, at his residence. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, he was the son of Betty Justice Allen and the late Hugh T. Allen. He was a member of Maple Grove Baptist Church. In addition to his mother, he is survived by two daughters, Charity...
Charlie Massie
Dec 18, 2011
Charlie Edgar Massie, age 85, of Hyder Mountain Road passed away on Sunday, December 18, 2011, at MedWest – Haywood. A native of Union County, South Carolina, he had resided in Haywood County most of his life and was the son of the late Charlie Americus and Lorena Rhinehart Massie. He was also preceded in death by...
Connie Surrett
Dec 17, 2011
Connie Elizabeth King Surrett, 89, of Candler, passed away Saturday, December 17th. A native of Buncombe County, she was the daughter of the late Frank P. and Lola Melinda King. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Furman Surrett; daughters, Alice Marie Long and Barbara Jean Holder; grandson Kenneth 'Randy' Calloway and several...
Thomas Stone
Dec 17, 2011
Waynesville, Thomas Rollan Stone, 66, a resident of the Francis Cove Community, passed away December 17 after a long illness. Mr. Stone, a graduate of Memphis State University, spent his career in journalism and local government before retiring with his wife, Lynn, to the Blue Ridge Mountains. Mr. Stone's many interests included books, music, sports, and travelling....
Bruce Sutton
Dec 17, 2011
Bruce K. Sutton, 86, of Canton, passed away Saturday, December 17th in Waynesville. A native of Bryson City, he was a son of the late John Lewis Sutton and Mollie Holden Sutton. Bruce served his country in the Army and was a member of the Canton VFW Post #5198. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in...
Ruth Clark
Dec 17, 2011
Canton, Ruth Margaret Wright Clark, age 87, passed away on Saturday, December 17, 2011 at Silver Bluff Nursing Home. A native of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late France and Sallie Wright. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Hubert Clark who died in 1989. Ruth enjoyed quilting,...
Patty Pickrel
Dec 16, 2011
Maggie Valley, Patty Gravett Pickrel, 96, went to be with the Lord she loved and served, Friday, December 16, 2011, at home in Maggie Valley. Patty was born on July 1, 1915 in Dayton, Ohio, the daughter of Dr. William and Maud Gravett. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her three brothers,...
Betty Higgins
Dec 16, 2011
Waynesville, Betty Sue Higgins, age 74, of South Hill Street, passed away on Friday, December 16, 2011 at her residence. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, she was the daughter of Mary Lucille Wood and the late Howard Wood. She was also preceded in death by one brother, Charles Wood. Betty was an employee of...
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