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.

Nancy Meadows

Nancy Meadows

Jun 14, 2011

Waynesville, Nancy Rhodarmer Meadows, age 76, of Pinto Place, passed away on Tuesday, June 14, 2011 at her residence. A native of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Davis and Maudie Messer Rhodarmer. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Fred Meadows, who died in 2004; a daughter, Nancy Kay Meadows; four...

Kathryn Morris

Kathryn Morris

Jun 13, 2011

Kathryn Sandlin Morris, age 94, passed away on Monday, June 13, 2011 at Hermitage Assisted Living. A native of Swain County, she was a daughter of the late John Thomas and Kate Hyams Sandlin. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Ned Morris; five brothers, Armand, George, Harold, Bob and...

David Teague

David Teague

Jun 13, 2011

Maggie Valley, Pastor Charles David Teague, age 74, of 472 Julia Lane, passed away on Monday, June 13, 2011 at his residence. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Paul and Annie Wyatt Teague and was also preceded in death by one sister, Virginia Harris. He was a member...

George Plemmons

George Plemmons

Jun 12, 2011

Clyde, Reverend George Douglas Plemmons, age 85, of 304 Justice Drive, passed away on Sunday, June 12, 2011 at MedWest Haywood Regional Medical Center A native Haywood County, he was the son of the late William Bryan and Martha Mull Plemmons. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister, Maggie Mills, and...

Harold Penticoff

Harold Penticoff

Jun 12, 2011

Clyde, Harold Lloyd Penticoff, age 84, of Creekmont Drive, passed away on Sunday, June 12, 2011. A native of Freeport, Illinois, he was the son of the late Lloyd David and Mildred Koym Penticoff and was also preceded in death by his wife, Peggie C. Penticoff, who died in 2007; two sisters; and two brothers. A US...

Donald Wall

Donald Wall

Jun 12, 2011

Maggie Valley, NC - Donald Wall, age 74, of Wildcat Run, passed away on Sunday, June 12, 2011 at Macon Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation. A native of Davidson County, Tennessee, he had resided in Gastonia, North Carolina before moving to Haywood County in 2005. He was the son of the late James and Lilla Browning Wall and...

Pork Willis

Pork Willis

Jun 11, 2011

Verlin Lee "Pork" Willis, age 75, of Willis Road died on Saturday, June 11, 2011, at his home. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Lee and Lucy Mauney Willis. He retired from Champion International in 1998 with 43 years of service. He was a member of North Canton...

James Crook, Jr.

James Crook, Jr.

Jun 11, 2011

Waynesville, Dr. James R. Crook, Jr., age 83, passed away on June 11, 2011 at the John F. Keever Solace Center in Asheville, NC. Born on April 26, 1928 in Jacksonville, Florida, he was the son of the late James R. Crook, Sr. and Lena Ballow Crook. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death...

Bernadine Jones

Bernadine Jones

Jun 10, 2011

Bernadine Louise Jones, age 75, of 334 James Street, died on Friday, June 10, 2011, at MedWest-Haywood. A native of Leoti, Kansas, she was the daughter of the late Martin and Bassilla Herrman Kessler. She was also preceded in death by her first husband, Herbert R. Cohagan; her second husband, Donald Willard Jones; five children; two grandchildren;...

James Bevell

James Bevell

Jun 9, 2011

Waynesville, James "Jim" Darrell Bevell, age 79, passed away on Thursday, June 9, 2011 at St. Joseph's Hospital. A native of Charleston, West Virginia, he had previously lived in Lake Worth, Florida before moving to Haywood County six years ago. He was the son of the late Roy and Gladys Marie Kessinger Bevell and was also preceded...

Vaughn Trice

Vaughn Trice

Jun 9, 2011

Vaughn Max Trice, age 71, passed away on Thursday, June 9, 2011 at Brian Center of Waynesville. A native of Avery County, he was a son of the late Von and Tholsa Johnson Trice. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Bobby Trice. He is survived by his wife, Ann Welch...

T. Powell

T. Powell

Jun 7, 2011

T. J. Powell, age 84, passed away on Tuesday, June 7, 2011 at John F. Keever Solace Center. A native of Jackson County, he was a son of the late Hobert Hayes and Christine Edwards Powell. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Garwood Powell, who died in 1985. T....

Garrett Smathers

Garrett Smathers

Jun 7, 2011

Waynesville, Dr. Garrett A. Smathers, age 85, died on Tuesday, June 7, 2011 at Autumn Care Nursing Home. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Walter R. and Adeline Deaver Smathers. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Underwood and Loranzo F. Smathers...

Chuck Boyce

Chuck Boyce

Jun 6, 2011

Canton, Charles "Chuck" Boyce, age 55, of Oakmont Drive, passed away on Monday, June 6, 2011 at John F. Keever Solace Center. A native of Portsmouth, Virginia, he had resided in Haywood County since 1989. He was the son of Betty Jolly Boyce and the late Charles Boyce and was also preceded in death by a sister,...

Vera Warren

Vera Warren

Jun 5, 2011

Vera Cole Warren died on Sunday, June 5, 2011, at John F. Keever, Jr. Solace Center in Asheville. She was born on a January day in 1931. For those who looked for guidance on how to enjoy life, she was a gift from God. She loved her fellow man, and she especially loved the small community of...

Nook Reed

Nook Reed

Jun 5, 2011

Alton Edwin "Nook" Reed, age 85, of 207 Possum Ridge Road in Canton passed on Sunday, June 5, 2011, at his residence. Nook was a lifelong resident of Haywood County, formerly from Martin, Georgia. He was the son of the late James Earl and Eula Reed. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, James and...

Mary Moore

Mary Moore

Jun 4, 2011

Waynesville, Mary Frances Hightower Moore, age 73, passed away on Saturday, June 4, 2011 at her residence. Mary was a native of Haywood County, and had previously resided in Lithia Springs, Georgia. She was the daughter of the late Thomas Huie Hightower, Sr. and Celia Ann Brock Hightower Reid. In addition to her parents, she was also...

Elaine Gores

Elaine Gores

Jun 3, 2011

Elaine Boyd Gores, age 62, died on Friday, June 3, 2011, at her residence. A native of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Thomas Edwin and Ruth Hunter Dotson. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Vickie Ann Wojtylko who died in 2005. Elaine was of the Baptist faith. She is survived by...

Harley Franklin

Harley Franklin

Jun 3, 2011

Waynesville, Harley Lewis Franklin, age 70, passed away on Friday, June 3, 2011 at Mission Hospitals Memorial Campus. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, he was the son of the late James Thomas and Frankie Sutton Franklin. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a son; Nicky Joe Franklin; grandson,...

Mary Maynor

Mary Maynor

Jun 2, 2011

Mary Ann McNamara Maynor, age 50, died on Thursday, June 2, 2011, at her residence. A native of Bay Shore, Long Island, New York, she was the daughter of the late James J. and Shirley Clark McNamara. Mary will always be remembered for her loving heart, never ending compassion, and infectious laughter. She is survived by her...

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