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.

Norman Stuart, Sr.

Norman Stuart, Sr.

Mar 12, 2011

Clyde, Norman William Stuart, Sr, age 85, of Jones Cove Road, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, March 12, 2011 at his residence. A native of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Ross William and Myrtle King Stuart. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by...

Wilbur Teague

Wilbur Teague

Mar 11, 2011

Clyde, Wilbur Joseph Teague, age 83, of the Fines Creek Community, passed away on Friday, March 11, 2011. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Joe Silas and Ella Hunter Teague and was also preceded in death by a stepsister, Bertha Moody and a stepbrother, Hobert Kirkpatrick. He grew...

Harriet Raby

Harriet Raby

Mar 10, 2011

Harriet Ray Raby, 59, of Hendersonville, passed away on Thursday, March 10, 2011 at the Brian Center, Hendersonville. She was the daughter of the late Herbert Earl and Nancy Clark Ray. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Nancy Matthews. She is survived by her husband, Jay Raby; daughter, Rebecca Matthews and granddaughters,...

Earla Wise

Earla Wise

Mar 9, 2011

Earla Faye Wise, 64, of Candler, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 9, 2011. A native of Jackson County, NC, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Nealia Deitz Cabe. Faye fought her cancer with grace, faith and courage for over 10 years. In addition to her parents, her brother, Monroe Cabe, preceded her...

Dorothy Shephard

Dorothy Shephard

Mar 9, 2011

Dorothy Anderson Shephard, age 89, died on Wednesday, March 9, 2011, at Pisgah Manor Nursing Home. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Lee Estes and Oberia Parker Anderson. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wade Ruben Shephard, who died in 2001; a son, Lonnie H. Shephard,...

Anna Burgess

Anna Burgess

Mar 7, 2011

Waynesville, Anna Belle Messer Burgess, age 80, of the Sutton Town Community, passed away on Monday, March 7, 2011 at her residence. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Haynes and Mattie Early Messer. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Charlie Burgess,...

Cynthia Green

Cynthia Green

Mar 7, 2011

Cynthia Evans Green, 52, of Candler, passed away at her home on Monday, March 7, 2011. She was a native of Asheville and a member of Pole Creek Baptist Church. She was a very devoted grandmother. Her grandchildren were her life. She was a very loving mother, wife and daughter. She was the daughter of Bill Evans and Joann...

Michael Sawyer

Michael Sawyer

Mar 7, 2011

Waynesville, Michael Dale Sawyer, age 50, of Carpenter Way, passed away peacefully in his sleep after a lengthy illness on Monday, March 7, 2011 at his residence. A native of Haywood County, he was son of Annette Wells Sawyer of Canton and the late John Dale Sawyer. He was also preceded in death by a son, George...

Mary Nielson

Mary Nielson

Mar 7, 2011

Waynesville, Mary Bernadette Nielson, passed away on March 7, 2011 after a short illness. She was born to Thomas and Alice Daly on June 9, 1929 in Emly, County Tipperary, Ireland. She is survived by her husband of 47 years, Robert Nielson of Waynesville and their six children; Bill and Mike Nielson of Colorado, Fred Nielson of...

Carole Komski

Carole Komski

Mar 6, 2011

Maggie Valley, Carole K. Komski, age 73, of Tanner Trail, passed away on Sunday, March 6, 2011 at her residence. A native of Wayne County, Michigan, she had formerly resided in Boynton Beach, Florida before moving to Haywood County, in 2005. She was the daughter of the late Frank and Genevieve Polk Bacon. Carole enjoyed shopping and...

Marjorie Hymer

Marjorie Hymer

Mar 6, 2011

Waynesville, NC - Marjorie Rueter Hymer, 68, passed away at the John F. Keever Solace Hospice Center in Asheville, NC on Sunday, March 6, 2011 after a valiant fight with brain cancer. Marjie was born in 1942 in Evergreen Park, Illinois, a suburb of Chicago to father Ferdinand W. Rueter and mother Ann Marie Taylor. Marjie is...

Helen Allen

Helen Allen

Mar 5, 2011

Waynesville, Helen G. Parton Allen, age 82, passed away, Saturday, March 5, 2011 after an extended illness. She was a native and lifelong resident of Haywood County and was the daughter of the late Roy and Nettie Wood Parton. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Malven Allen who passed away in 2000, a brother,...

Ruth Edwards

Ruth Edwards

Mar 4, 2011

Waynesville, Ruth (Honey) Bradley Edwards, age 83, passed away on Friday, March 04, 2011 at Autumn Care Nursing Home. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Sam and Vennie Moody Bradley. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James Kenneth Edwards, who died...

Lucy Weatherholtz

Lucy Weatherholtz

Mar 3, 2011

Lucy Jones Weatherholtz, age 76, died on Thursday, March 3, 2011, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident in Volusia County, Florida. A native of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Erastus Alvin and Clementine "Tennie" Rhinehart Jones. She was preceded in death by two sisters, Matral Green and Margaret Jones and three brothers,...

Annette Jones

Annette Jones

Mar 3, 2011

Annette Bailey Jones, age 72, died on Thursday, March 3, 2011, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident in Volusia County, Florida. She was the daughter of Melvin and Sadie Bailey and was born on January 13, 1939, in Wiscassett, ME. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alvin Jones, who died on January 25, 2005....

Mabel Webb

Mabel Webb

Mar 2, 2011

Mabel Pace Webb, age 98, born on December 14, 1912, went home peacefully to her Heavenly Father on Wednesday, March 2, 2011, at Haywood Regional Medical Center surrounded by her large and loving family following a brief illness. She was born in Copperhill, TN and had resided in Canton for the past 90 years. She was the...

Ruby Johnson

Ruby Johnson

Mar 2, 2011

Waynesville, Ruby Lee Johnson, age 84, passed away on Wednesday, March 2, 2011 at Silver Bluff Nursing Home. A native and life-long resident of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late William and Ella Moore Willis. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John "Speedy" Williams, who died in...

Charles Brooks

Charles Brooks

Feb 28, 2011

Charles Lawrence "Larry" Brooks, age 69, passed away on Monday, February 28, 2011 at Harris Regional Medical Center. A private family service will be held at a later date. Wells Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Canton is in charge of the arrangements.

Bud Sharpe

Bud Sharpe

Feb 28, 2011

Vernon Dwight "Bud" Sharpe, 82, of 23 Maple Street, Clyde, NC went to be with His Lord, Monday, February 28, 2011, following a short period of declining health. A native of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Dumont and Jessie Miller Sharp of Canton. He was also preceded in death by his wife of...

Burl Russell

Burl Russell

Feb 27, 2011

Calion, Arkansas, Burl Derek (Bulldog) Russell, age 42, passed away on Sunday, February 27, 2011 at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. A native of Haywood County, he was preceded by his father, Hugh Thomas Russell, Jr.; maternal grandmother, Ruby Nichols; and grandparents, Hugh Sr. and Annie Russell. (Bulldog) was a certified industrial pipe fitter. He...

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