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.
Elma Norton
Sep 26, 2011
Maggie Valley, NC - Elma May "Nicki" Norton, age 81, of Maggie Valley and Largo, Florida passed away on Monday, September 26, 2011 at MedWest Haywood Regional Medical Center. A native of New Brunswick, Canada, she grew up in Maine and lived most of her life in Pinellas County, Florida. She and her husband, Tim, enjoyed splitting...
Richard Steele
Sep 26, 2011
Waynesville, Dr. Richard Harold "Dick" Steele, age 92, of Denali Lane, passed away on September 26, 2011 at MedWest Haywood Regional Medical Center. A native of Buffalo, New York and resident of New Orleans most of his life, he had resided in Waynesville for the past four years. He was the son of the late Henry Goss...
Edwin Ray
Sep 25, 2011
Edwin "Ed" Walter Ray, 67, passed away on Sunday, September 25, 2011 at Silver Bluff Nursing Home. A native of Bigler, Pennsylvania, he was a son of the late Robert Edwin and Meda Rachel Robinson Ray. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved Yorkie dog, Gini Lyn. Ed enjoyed spending time...
Jewel Justice
Sep 24, 2011
Waynesville, Jewel Messer Justice, age 84, of 71 Zemery Lane, passed away on Saturday, September 24, 2011 at the John F. Keever Solace Center. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Lawrence Zemery and Nova Parkins Messer and was also preceded in death by a brother, Ernest Boyd Messer....
Amanda Thomason
Sep 24, 2011
Amanda Ruth Farmer Thomason, 63, passed away on Saturday, September 24, 2011 at her residence. A native of Haywood County, she was a daughter of the late Floyd and Una Grace Clontz Holcombe. Amanda worked for The Mountaineer for ten years and was a member of Welcome Hill Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband of...
Tony Chambers
Sep 23, 2011
Anthony "Tony" Wayne Chambers, 42, passed away on Friday, September 23, 2011 in Clarksville, Tennessee. A native of Haywood County and presently living in Clarksville, Tennessee, he was a son of Wayne and Martha Miller Chambers of Clarksville, Tennessee. Tony loved hunting, fishing, cooking, and the Carolina Panthers. In addition to his parents, he is survived by...
Liz Mintz
Sep 23, 2011
Waynesville, Elizabeth Ann Henson Mintz, age 59, went to meet her Heavenly Father on Friday, September 23, 2011 after a long illness. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late James Luther Henson, Sr. and Emma Justice Henson and was also preceded in death by a sister, Lucille Henson Conard....
Randy Burress
Sep 23, 2011
Randy D. Burress, 55, passed away on Friday, September 23, 2011. A native of Haywood County, he was a son of Carroll and Eva Mae Reece Burress. Randy was preceded in death by a son, Clint Burress, who died in 2008. Randy, first and foremost, had a love for his Lord. He loved spending time with his...
Francisco Fanego, Jr.
Sep 22, 2011
Frank Javier Fanego, Jr., 55, passed away on Thursday, September 22, 2011 at Memorial Campus of Mission Hospitals. A native of Havana, Cuba, he was the son of the late Francisco Javier Fanego, Sr. and Bertha Marrero Fanego. Frank was a United States Air Force veteran of the Vietnam War where he served at Davis Monthan Air...
Marie Ewart
Sep 21, 2011
Waynesville, Marie Fisher Ewart, age 93, went home to be with the Lord surrounded by her family on Wednesday, September 21, 2011 at Maggie Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation. A native of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late David C. and Annie Mildred Rathbone Fisher. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death...
Donald Ewart
Sep 21, 2011
Clyde, Donald T. Ewart, age 62, passed away on Wednesday, September 21, 2011 at his residence. He was born in Haywood County on July 5, 1949. He worked as a foreman for Fire Sprinkler Companies for several years, prior to his illness. Donald enjoyed spending time with his family, friends, camping, fishing, and having cookouts. He is...
Glenn Hampton
Sep 20, 2011
Canton – Glenn Thomas Hampton, age 89, passed away on Tuesday, September 20, 2011, at MedWest – Haywood. A native of Clay County, he was the son of the late Fred Bascom and Bertha Mae Scroggs Hampton. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Mattie Kay Crawford Hampton who died in 1989. He retired from...
John Richards
Sep 19, 2011
John K. Richards, age 78, of Belle Meade Drive, passed away on Monday, September 19, 2011 at Smoky Mountain Health and Rehabilitation. A native of Detroit Michigan, he had resided in Haywood County since 2006. He was the son of the late William and Anne Kennedy Richards and was also preceded in death by two brothers, Gerald...
Claude Jimison
Sep 19, 2011
Claude Billy Jimison, age 83, died on Monday, September 19, 2011, at MedWest – Haywood. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Sam Willis and Hassie Wright Jimison. He was also preceded in death by five brothers. He retired from Haywood County Schools and was a member at Oak...
Jack Lyle
Sep 19, 2011
Waynesville, Jack Lyle, age 85, of 89 Walker Road, passed away on Monday, September 19, 2011 at Mission Hospital in Asheville. A native of Haywood County and former resident of Asheville and Gaffney, South Carolina, he was the son of the late Floyd and Annie Laurie Smathers Lyle and was also preceded in death by a sister,...
Pansy Reeves
Sep 19, 2011
Waynesville, Pansy Bryson Reeves, age 77, passed away on Monday, September 19, 2011. Born in 1934, she was the youngest daughter of the late Carl and Ninnie Bryson of the Iron Duff Community in Haywood County. She was preceded in death by sisters Edna Davis, Ila Lepley, Jessie Humphrey, and Billie Davis, a brother Mack Bryson, and...
Ed Clark
Sep 18, 2011
Clyde, Ed Clark, age 74, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, September 18, 2011, at MedWest-Haywood. A native of Gardiner, ME, he was the son of the late Glen and Amelia Parker Clark. He was a 1956 graduate of Gardiner High in Gardiner, ME and of the University of Miami in Coral Gables, FL. Ed served six years...
Ted Whitted, Jr.
Sep 18, 2011
Dock Ted Whitted, Jr., age 84, died on Sunday, September 18, 2011, at MedWest - Haywood. A United States Air Force veteran serving in World War II, Ted was the son of the late Dock Ted Whitted, Sr. and Sue Williamson Whitted. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Mary Jo Elmore and a brother-in-law,...
Rex Feichter
Sep 18, 2011
Waynesville, Rex Roland Feichter, age 74, died on September 18, 2011 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Asheville, NC. He was born to the late Leopold and Martha Feichter in Chicago, IL on April 19, 1937. Rex graduated from Waynesville Township High School in 1955, attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and graduated from Western...
Peggy Kilgore
Sep 18, 2011
Maggie Valley - On September 18, 2011, Ms. Peggy Kilgore passed away with family and friends at her bedside. She was preceded in death by her parents G. B. and Alpha Dean and brother Buddy Dean. She was a loving and caring mother, sister, aunt, and friend. She was also "second mother" to many offering extreme kindness,...
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