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.
John Burnette
Oct 19, 2011
John Scott Burnette, age 44, passed away on Wednesday, October 19, 2011 at his residence with his family by his side. A native of Haywood County, he was a son of J. C. Burnette, Jr. and Peggy Watson Burnette. He was preceded in death by his paternal and maternal grandparents. John loved his family with all his...
James King
Oct 19, 2011
Canton, James Fraizer "Jim" King, 65, died Wednesday, October 19, 2011. A native of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Charles Fraizer King and Virginia "Beth" Evans Shelton. He is also preceded in death by his sister Nora Paulette Shelton and nephew James A. "Tony" Scarboro. He served our country in the U.S. Army...
Elaine Green
Oct 18, 2011
Elaine Louise Green, age 53, passed away on Tuesday, October 18, 2011 at Mission Hospitals Memorial Campus. A native of Travis County, Texas, she was a daughter of Larry and Frances Spears Green of Waynesville. Elaine was an avid reader of the Bible and her Disney stories. She also enjoyed shopping and playing her keyboard. When she...
Joe Aldridge
Oct 18, 2011
Leicester, Joe Aldridge, age 75, formerly of Waynesville, passed away on Tuesday, October 15, 2011 at MedWest Haywood. A native of Avery County, he had resided in Haywood County for most of his life. He was the son of the late Lloyd and Lizzie Howell Aldridge. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by...
Beverly Gallion
Oct 17, 2011
Beverly E. Gallion, 82, of Clyde, passed away Monday, October 17, 2011. A native of Buncombe County, she was a daughter of the late Alfred and Esther Nanny Bennett. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Gene and brother, Al Bennett. She is survived by her daughters, Norma (Jack) Morgan and Vicki (Bill)...
James Cogburn, Jr
Oct 17, 2011
James Edward "Eddie" Cogburn, Jr., age 80, passed away on Monday, October 17, 2011 at his residence. A native of Jacksonville, Florida, he was a son of the late James Edward and Frieda Harrison Cogburn. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Marrietta B. Cogburn, who died on October 17, 2010...
Dorothy Ryan
Oct 17, 2011
Dorothy J. Ryan, 69, of Candler, passed away Monday, October 17. A native of Asheville, she was the daughter of the late Willie and Nancy Ray Emory. She is survived by her husband, Billy Ryan; son, Jeffrey Ryan; grandson, Justin Ryan and 2 brothers. A Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, October 20th at 11AM in the Chapel...
Joann Sales
Oct 16, 2011
JoAnn Blaylock Sales, age 76, died on Sunday, October 16, 2011, at her residence. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late John Pearson and Mary Naomi Burnette Blaylock. She was also preceded in death by her loving husband of 57 years, Joe Howard Sales, daughter, Carol Elaine Sales, brothers,...
Oscar Laney
Oct 16, 2011
James Oscar Laney, age 89, died on Sunday, October 16, 2011, at Aston Park Health Care Center. He was the son of the late John M. and Eliza Vick Laney. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Emma Henson Laney, who died in 2010 and a son, James E. Laney. He retired from American Enka...
Steven Lindsley
Oct 16, 2011
Steven Leonard Lindsley, 49, of Waynesville, passed away Sunday, October 16th. A native of Buffalo, NY, he was a son of LeRoy Lindsley and the late Norietta Blair Lindlsey. Steven had served as an Engineman in the US Navy. In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by his brother, Kim Lindsley. Steven is survived by his...
Madelyn Gudger
Oct 16, 2011
Candler – Madelyn Peeler Gudger, age 96, passed away on Sunday, October 16, 2011 at Pisgah Manor Health Care Center. She was the daughter of the late William and Mary Shytle Peeler. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Eugene Debs Gudger as wells as brothers, Hugh and...
John Howard
Oct 16, 2011
Maggie Valley, NC, John Calvin Howard, age 68, passed away on Sunday, October 16, 2011 at his residence. A native of Fort Mill, South Carolina, he was a former resident of Rock Hill, South Carolina and had resided in Haywood County for the past 17 years. He was a former employee of Rock Hill Lumber Company and...
Johnny Hyatt
Oct 14, 2011
Candler, Johnny Nichols Hyatt, age 56, passed away on Friday, October 14, 2011 at St. Joseph Hospital. Johnny was a native of Bryson City and grew up in Waynesville. He moved to Fairplay, SC where he lived until coming to Candler in 2007. He was the son of Laura Phillips Hyatt of Waynesville and the late Jim...
Larry Woody
Oct 14, 2011
Maggie Valley, Larry Marshall Woody, age 67, of 275 Frank Mehaffey Road, passed away on Friday, October 14, 2011 at St. Joseph Hospital. A native of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Arthur and Grace Finger Woody. He attended Hiwassee Junior College before serving two years in the US Army. Upon returning home, he...
William Clark
Oct 14, 2011
Houston, Dr. William Dallas Clark, 68 of Houston, Texas passed away on October 14, 2011. A native of Waynesville, North Carolina, he was the son of Grover Cleveland Clark and Bonnie Morrow Clark. He was born May 5, 1943. Due to the early death of his parents, he was raised by his sister and brother-in-law, Grovene Clark...
Leopold Tribelnig
Oct 13, 2011
Canton, Leopold "Leo" Tribelnig, age 81, of Lake Logan Road, passed away on Thursday, October 13, 2011 at his residence. A native of Austria, he had lived in Haywood County since 1980 and was preceded in death by two sons, George and Mike Tribelnig. He was a 23-year veteran of the US Navy having served as a...
Thomas Mccracken
Oct 12, 2011
Thomas Benton McCracken, 85, was "Returned to Sender"… Our Lord Jesus Christ on Wednesday, October 12, 2011. A native of Haywood County and lived most of his adult life in Buncombe County; he was the son of the late Thomas B. and Ethel McCrary McCracken. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by...
Raymond Bradley
Oct 12, 2011
RAYMOND L. "RAY" BRADLEY "1928 – 2011" Canton, Raymond Lee "Ray" Bradley, age 83, of Painter Street, passed away on Wednesday, October 12, 2011 at MedWest Haywood. A native of York County, South Carolina, he was the son of the late Ebenezer and Ochie Bradley. Ray was also preceded in death by four sisters and three brothers....
Susie Crisp
Oct 11, 2011
Susie Jean Bramlett Crisp, 88, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 11, 2011 at Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital. She was born April 29, 1923, in Haywood County, to the late Martin Vaughn Bramlett, Sr. and Annie Best Bramlett. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, the...
Jackie Deaver
Oct 11, 2011
Clyde, Jackie Chicoine Deaver, age 31, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, October 11, 2011 at MedWest Haywood. A native of Los Alamos, New Mexico, she had resided in Haywood County for the past four years. Jackie enjoyed security and law enforcement and worked for Lankford Protective Services and the Haywood County Sheriff's Office. She was a member of...
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