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.
Jimmy West
Dec 15, 2011
Jimmy D. "Fur Belly" West, age 65, passed away on Thursday, December 15, 2011 at his residence. A native of Haywood County, he was a son of the late Varder O. and Beatrice Wines West. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Elizabeth Shuler, who died in 2001 and a sister,...
Vera Cogdill
Dec 14, 2011
Vera Cook Cogdill, age 76, died on Wednesday, December 14, 2011, at Maggie Valley Nursing & Rehabilitation. A native of Swain County, she had resided in Haywood County since 1956 and was the daughter of the late Roy and Mamie Hutchins Cook. She was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Cogdill, who died in 1983. She...
Jesse Wells
Dec 14, 2011
Waynesville, Jesse Watson Wells, age, 55, passed away on Wednesday, December 14, 2011 at his residence. A native of Jefferson County, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Ted Reeves. In addition to his father he was preceded in death by a baby brother, Ted "Pete" Wells, Jr. Jesse was a man who loved nature, hunting...
Irene Uveges
Dec 13, 2011
Maggie Valley, Irene Uveges, age 92, passed away on Tuesday, December 13, 2011 at the Skyland Care Center in Sylva. A native of Debrecen, Hungary, she had previously lived in New Jersey before moving to Haywood County in 2007. She was the daughter of the late Laszlo and Borbale Kozak Kasszian and was also preceded in death...
Helga Simonson
Dec 13, 2011
Waynesville, Helga Elizabeth (Betty) Simonson, 96, passed away on Tuesday, December 13, 2011 at Autumn Care of Waynesville, NC. She had been a resident there for 5 1/2 years and received kind and capable care. Helga (Mom) was born on June 21, 1915 in the Northern Peninsula town of Toivola, Michigan. She was the oldest of 7...
Georgia Fullbright
Dec 13, 2011
Woodruff, SC, Georgia Beulah Fullbright, age 88, passed away Tuesday, December 13, 2011 at Oakmont Nursing Home. She was a native of Madison County, but had lived most of her life in Haywood County. She was the daughter of the late Edgar and Minnie Robinson Wright and was the wife of the late James Fullbright, who died...
Jennie Christopher
Dec 13, 2011
Waynesville, Jennie Hartsell Christopher, age 83, passed away on Tuesday, December 13, 2011 at Haywood Regional Medical Center. A native of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Margie Robinson Hartsell. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Fred Christopher who passed away in 2000. Jennie loved...
Barbara Holder
Dec 12, 2011
Barbara Jean Holder, 68, of Candler, passed away Monday, December 12, 2011. A native of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Furman and Connie Elizabeth King Surrett. Barbara was a wonderful cook and had worked for J & S Cafeteria in Candler. She was a member of Fairmont Baptist Church. She is survived by her mother,...
Mae Mccracken
Dec 10, 2011
Waynesville, Mae Morris McCracken, age 94, of Walking Horse Lane, Waynesville, passed away on Saturday, December 10, 2011 at Four Seasons Hospice in Flat Rock, NC, after a period of declining health. Born in the Webb's Creek area of Sevier County, Tennessee, on March 1, 1917, Mae was the daughter of David P. and Flota Rogers Morris....
Weldon Goolsby
Dec 9, 2011
Weldon Lawrence Goolsby, age 83, of Mitchell Street died on Friday, December 9, 2011, at MedWest Haywood. A native of Rockbridge County, VA, he was the son of the late Lawrence 'Pop" and Ruby Wiseman Goolsby. He retired from Champion International in 1995 with 43 years of service and was a member of First United Methodist Church...
Thomasine Nelson
Dec 9, 2011
Waynesville, Thomasine Nelson, age 73, of Hall Top Road, passed away Friday, December 9, 2011 at her residence. She was a native of Haywood County and was the daughter of the late Luchius and Molly Massie Nelson. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Mattie Fuller and four brothers, Herbert, Bud, Joe and Melvin Nelson....
Shirley Safreed
Dec 9, 2011
Shirley Jean Safreed , age 78, of Trickle Creek Rd., passed away on Friday, December 09, 2011 at her residence. A native of Columbus, Ohio, she was a daughter of the late Edgar "Sparky" and Dorothy Porter Reeves. Shirley received her Bachelor's Degree in Nursing at the Jackson School of Nursing in Miami and was a member...
Shirley Knight
Dec 9, 2011
Clyde, Shirley Henry Knight, age 74, of Mulberry Street, passed away Friday, December 9, 2011 at her residence. She was a native of Haywood County and was the daughter of the late William and Nola Browning Henry. She was also preceded in death by four sisters and three brothers. Shirley was a homemaker and a member of...
Rhonda Lordman
Dec 9, 2011
Rhonda Kay Lordman, 51, of Weaverville, passed away Friday, December 9, 2011. A native of Buncombe County, she was a daughter of the late Jack Clark and Mildred McHone. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her husband, Eddie Lordman, Jr. She is survived by her sons, Preston Daniel McHone and Joe Lordman and mother,...
Sue Thompson
Dec 8, 2011
, N.C ., Sue Lokey Thompson, age 89, passed away in peace after a brief illness, on Thursday, December 8, 2011 at MedWest Haywood. A longtime resident of Montgomery, Alabama and recently of Canton, N.C., she was the daughter of the late William and Bonnie Hatley Lokey. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death...
Dr. Stringfield, Sr.
Dec 8, 2011
James King Stringfield known as "Doctor Jim" passed away on Thursday, December 8, 2011, after a period of extended declining health. He was preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Dorothy "Dot" Richeson Stringfield who died in 2008. He is survived by a son Jim and his wife, Donna, of Salisbury, NC, son John and...
Robert O'Keefe
Dec 7, 2011
Waynesville, NC, Robert William O'Keefe, age 95, passed away on Wednesday, December 7, 2011 at Autumn Care Nursing Home. Bob was born on November 7, 1916 in New Prague, Minnesota, son of the late William Henry and Cora Mickelson O'Keefe. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Florence Brindmore O'Keefe, who...
Dexter Morgan
Dec 7, 2011
Dexter Lee Morgan, 86, of Asheville, passed away Wednesday, December 07, 2011 at his home. A native of Buncombe County, he was the son of the late Charlie and Nancy Marlow Morgan. Mr. Morgan repaired electric motors for Hayes and Lunsford and served his country in the Navy. He had been a member at Cedar Hill Free Will Baptist...
Ruth Davis
Dec 7, 2011
Asheville, Ruth Hedrick Davis, age 98, of the Deerfield Episcopal Retirement Community passed away on Wednesday, December 7, 2011. A native of Maryville, Tennessee and former resident of Richmond, Virginia and Kinston, North Carolina, she had resided in Asheville for the past 15 years. She was the daughter of the late Dr. Oscar Edward Hedrick and Sammie...
Marie Browder
Dec 6, 2011
Marie Gladys Klemme Browder, 91, formerly of Asheville, passed away Tuesday, December 06, 2011, in Denver, Colorado. She was the daughter of the late Clarence David and Agnes Margaret Thompson Klemme. Marie was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star while living in Florida. In addition to her parents, she is also preceded in death by her...
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