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.
Bobbie Frady
Jan 10, 2011
Waynesville, Bobbie Jo Frady, age 67, passed away on Monday, January 10, 2011 at Sunrise Rehabilitation and Care Center. A native of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Jack and Georgia Silvers Cagle. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Medford Gaddis, who died in 1990, and...
Jerry Ensley
Jan 10, 2011
Waynesville, Reverend Jerry David Ensley passed away on January 10, 2011 at Duke University Hospital after a brief illness. Born on September 29, 1945, he was the son of the late William Else and Ethel Jones Ensley of Waynesville, NC. His funeral service will take place on Friday, January 14 at 2pm at Dellwood Baptist Church officiated...
Betty Norman
Jan 10, 2011
Waynesville, Betty Jo Norman, age 89, passed away on Monday, January 10, 2011 at Silver Bluff Nursing Home. A native of Jackson County, she was the daughter of the late Hyatt and Bertie Childress Moody. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Nathan Norman, who died in 1992; one son, Dean...
Benjamin Mears
Jan 8, 2011
Waynesville, Benjamin Leyton Mears, age 85 of Heritage Court, died Saturday, January 8, 2011 at his residence. Benjamin Leyton Mears was born in Asheville on February 18, 1925, and moved to Canton when he was young. He was the son of the late Erie Leyton, who died in 1934 when he was nine years old, and Tennessee...
Albert Cobb
Jan 6, 2011
Lake Junaluska, Albert Morrison Cobb, age 90, of 174 Stuart Circle, passed away on Thursday, January 06, 2011 at his residence. A native of LaGrange, North Carolina, he was the son of the late Albert Edward and Sue Belle Sutton Cobb. He was also preceded in death by three sisters, Doris Moreland, Ann Cobb, and Jean Morton....
Gayle Mitchell
Jan 5, 2011
Canton- Gayle Coffee Mitchell, age 70, of Cruso Road, passed away on Wednesday, January 5, 2011 at Memorial Mission Campus. A native of St. Petersburg, Florida, she was the daughter of the late Hal C. and Clara Garlington Coffee. She is survived by a son, Ronnie Hancock of Clearwater, Florida; two daughters, Diane MacNichol and her husband,...
Gayle Mitchell
Jan 5, 2011
Gayle Coffee Mitchell, age 70, of Cruso Road, passed away on Wednesday, January 5, 2011 at Memorial Mission Campus. A native of St. Petersburg, Florida, she was the daughter of the late Hal C. and Clara Garlington Coffee. She is survived by a son, Ronnie Hancock of Clearwater, Florida; two daughters, Diane MacNichol and her husband, Larry;...
Aaron Carpenter
Jan 5, 2011
Canton, Aaron K. Carpenter, age 30, died on Wednesday, January 05, 2011. Born in Bangor, Maine, he formerly resided in Jacksonville, Florida before moving to Haywood County in 1995. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Cecil Campbell, and paternal grandfather, Donald "Red" Carpenter. Aaron was a 1998 graduate of Pisgah High School and received...
Frank Hyatt
Jan 5, 2011
Waynesville, Frank Hyatt, age 88, died on Wednesday, January 05, 2011 at Canton Christian Convalescent Center. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, he was the son of Robert Dan and Eppie Hall Hyatt. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Elsie Sutton Hyatt, who died in 2002; one son, Roger Neil Hyatt; and...
William Chambers, Sr.
Jan 5, 2011
William Frank Chambers, Sr., age 97, died on Wednesday, January 5, 2011 at Haywood Regional Medical Center. A native of Haywood County, he was a son of the late Charles Cromer and Arby French Swayngim Chambers. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Marjorie Lankford Chambers, who died in 2002; seven...
Kenneth Best
Jan 4, 2011
Clyde, Kenneth Dean Best, age 82, of the upper Crabtree community died on Tuesday, January 4, 2011 at his home with family and friends by his side. A native of Haywood County, he was the son of the late William Crawford and Essie Hill Best. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Joyce Ann Best; seven...
Raymond Williams
Jan 4, 2011
Canton- Raymond M. Williams, age 62, died Tuesday, January 4, 2011, at Haywood County Medical Center after a courageous battle with cancer. He was a native of Haywood County, he is the son of Geraldine Williams, of Canton, NC and the late Spurgeon Williams. Raymond was a Vietnam veteran, having served eight years in the U.S. Air...
Iona Fie
Jan 2, 2011
Waynesville, Iona Waldroop Fie, age 92, passed away on Sunday, January 2, 2011 at Haywood Regional Medical Center. A native of Macon County, she had lived most of her life in Haywood County and was the daughter of the late Jake and Bertha Nicholson Waldroop. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her...
Mary Shuler
Jan 1, 2011
Canton- Mary Etta Shuler passed away on Saturday, January 1, 2011 at Haywood Regional Medical Center. A native of Gaston County, she was the daughter of the late McKinley and Dicie Dills Costner. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, James Costner. She owned and operated Mary's Ceramics. She is survived...
Earl Williams
Dec 31, 2010
Earl S. Williams passed away in his family's home on December 31, 2010. Earl was born, on April 13, 1920 in Canton, N.C., to George and Flora Deaver Williams. He grew up in Buncombe and Haywood counties and graduated from Mars Hill College in 1942 before entering the Army Air Corps. After several assignments in the states,...
Lillie Paxton
Dec 31, 2010
Franklin, NC- Lillie Mae Blankenship Paxton, age 87, passed away on Friday, December 31, 2010 at Traces of Tiger in Georgia. A native of Swain County, she was the daughter of the late Dallas and Mary Ella Stiles Blankenship. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Roy "Dude" Paxton, who died...
Paul Rogers
Dec 31, 2010
Waynesville, Paul Rogers, age 82, of 34 Club View Drive, passed away on Friday, December 31, 2010 at Autumn Care Nursing Home. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Cauley and Ruth Ann Ferguson Rogers. He was also preceded in death by one brother, Kenneth Rogers and four sisters,...
Debra Masterson
Dec 31, 2010
Waynesville, Debra Ann Masterson, age 52, passed away on Friday, December 31, 2010 at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte. A native of Wrightstown, New Jersey, she was the daughter of the late Donald Benjamin and Wanda Marie McCroskey Yon. She was employed at the Dog House in Waynesville. Debra had a heart of gold and helped anyone...
Charles Carver
Dec 30, 2010
Clyde-We celebrate the full and joyful life of Charles Ray Carver, age 71, who passed away at home with his loving family around him on Thursday, December 30, 2010. A native of Haywood County, he was a son of the late John Gilmer Carver and Maggie McCracken Carver. He was preceded in death by three brothers, J.M.,...
Jackie Setzer
Dec 30, 2010
Canton - Jackie Sue Setzer, age 51, passed away on Thursday, December 30, 2010. A native of Haywood County, she is the daughter of Gussie Rose Guy Setzer and the late Jack Setzer. Jackie loved her family, gardening, going to ceramic classes and she loved attending her grandsons' ball games. She was a member of Dutch Cove...
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