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.

Doris Schfield

Doris Schfield

Dec 28, 2010

Maggie Valley, NC - Doris Mae Scofield, age 94, of Crestwood Drive, passed away on Tuesday, December 28, 2010 at Haywood Regional Medical Center. Born in Hasting, Florida on October 13, 1916, she was the daughter of the late C.W. McCullough, Sr. and Annie Minshew McCullough. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by...

George Cochran

George Cochran

Dec 27, 2010

Waynesville, George Buhel Cochran, age 87, went to be with the Lord on Monday, December 27, 2010 at his home with his family by his side. A native of Swain County, he was the son of the late John and Lizzie Higdon Cochran and was also preceded in death by five brothers, Bill, Dewey, Harley, Mann, Lee,...

Dallas Snelson

Dallas Snelson

Dec 27, 2010

Dallas Wiley Snelson, age 81, passed away on Monday, December 27, 2010 at Silver Bluff Nursing Home. A native of Haywood County, he was a son of the late James Dallas and Della Cain Snelson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers. Wiley retired from Champion International, in 1993, with 39...

Kathleen Teaster

Kathleen Teaster

Dec 26, 2010

Fines Creek, Kathleen "Susie" Teaster, age 75, of the Fines Creek Community, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 26, 2010 at the Brian Center in Waynesville. A native of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Cecil and Alma Faye Ledford Teaster. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded...

Laura Underwood

Laura Underwood

Dec 26, 2010

Waynesville, Laura Lucille "Sister" Underwood, age 81, passed away, Sunday, December 26, 2010 at Haywood Regional Medical Center. She was a native and lifelong resident of Haywood County and was the daughter of the late Jerry and Harriett Curtis Underwood and was also preceded in death by two brothers, Joe and Howell and a sister, Hattie U....

Calvin Francis

Calvin Francis

Dec 26, 2010

Leesville- Funeral services for Calvin T. Francis, 84, will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 28, 2010, at Lake Murray Baptist Church. Mr. Francis will be placed in the church from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. with visitation prior to the service at the church. The family will receive friends at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, December...

Lillian Escaravage

Lillian Escaravage

Dec 25, 2010

Waynesville, Lillian Beatrice O'Brien Escaravage, age 78, of Vantage Pointe Homes, passed away, Saturday, December 25, 2010 at her residence. She was a native of New York City, NY and was the daughter of the late John and Jessie Schmidt O'Brien. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Henry Paul "Hank"...

David Atkins

David Atkins

Dec 25, 2010

DAVID ATKINS Waynesville, David Atkins, age 51, passed away on Saturday, December 25, 2010 at his residence. A native of Bennettsville, South Carolina, he was the son of the late Lawrence DeWitt and Betty Hope Gibson Atkins. He was assistant manager at Sherwin-Williams and a member of First United Methodist Church of Waynesville. David will be remembered...

James Coyne

James Coyne

Dec 25, 2010

James Ulus Coyne, age 72, passed away Saturday, December 25, 2010 at his residence. Having lived most of his life in Haywood County, James was a son of the late James Edward and Clyda Mae Coyne. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Deaver Coyne, who died in 2009. James...

William Woodlief

William Woodlief

Dec 25, 2010

Waynesville, William Joseph "Bill" Woodlief, age 75, of Rocky Top Road, passed away on Saturday, December 25, 2010. A native of Franklin County, he was born and raised in Louisburg, North Carolina, resided in Denton, North Carolina for 30 years before moving to Haywood County in 2007. He was the son of the late William and Ina...

Frank Mickey

Frank Mickey

Dec 24, 2010

Mickey, Frank Doebler III, 75, of Asheville, passed away at home with his family on Friday, December 24, 2010. He was the son of the late Frank D. Mickey, Jr. and Dorothy May Perry. He attended Victory Baptist Church of Asheville and had been a butcher with A&P stores for over 37 years. In addition to his parents, he...

Sarah Sutton

Sarah Sutton

Dec 24, 2010

Clyde, Sarah Johnson Sutton, age 79 died Friday, December 24, 2010 at John F. Keever Solace Center in Asheville. She was a native of Buncombe County, but had lived in Haywood County since 1965. Born on January 1, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Madeline Gudger Johnson. She was also preceded in death...

Sam Mccrary

Sam Mccrary

Dec 19, 2010

Maggie Valley, Samuel Edwin McCrary, age 87, passed away on Sunday, December 19, 2010 at Smoky Mountain Health Care. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, he was the son of the late William Jennings and Lucille Ratcliffe McCrary. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Catherine Louise McCrary, who died in 2006, a...

Ruth Hanst

Ruth Hanst

Dec 19, 2010

Waynesville, NC, Ruth Willman Hanst, age 86, passed away on Sunday, December 19, 2010 at Autumn Care. A native of Venango County, Pennsylvania, she had previously resided in Orlando, Florida before moving to Haywood County in 1986. She was the daughter of the late Daryl and Irrie Shirey Willman. In addition to her parents, she was preceded...

Frances Corbin

Frances Corbin

Dec 19, 2010

Maggie Valley, Frances Corbin, age 86, of Henry Dingus Way, passed away on Sunday, December 19, 2010 at Autumn Care Nursing Home. A native of Newark, New Jersey, she had previously resided in Sparta, New Jersey and Myrtle Beach, South Carolina before moving to Maggie Valley in 2006. She was the daughter of Walter and Katherine Hines...

Carol Paxton

Carol Paxton

Dec 18, 2010

Carol Chapman Paxton passed away on Saturday, December 18, 2010, at the John F. Keever Jr. Solace Center, after a courageous seven year battle with leukemia. A native of Buncombe County, she was a daughter of Evelyn King Chapman and the late Leon Chapman. Carol graduated in 1976 from AB Tech with an Associates Degree; in 1980,...

Karen Mehaffey

Karen Mehaffey

Dec 17, 2010

Canton- Karen R. Mehaffey, age 28, passed away on Friday, December 17, 2010 at Medwest-Haywood. Karen was born in Brevard County, Florida and her parents are Ronnal and Kathy Reichard of Melbourne, Florida and Jean Ann Incampo of Connecticut. Karen loved her family and loved being a mom. She was a member of Crestview Baptist Church where...

Jack Norris

Jack Norris

Dec 16, 2010

Waynesville, Jack Norris, age 85, of 1268 County Road, passed away on Thursday, December 16, 2010. A native of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Arthur Carl and Edna Norris. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Stella Norris, who passed away in 1995 and a sister, Hilda...

Brian Hill

Brian Hill

Dec 16, 2010

Canton-Brian Dennis Hill, age 43, passed away on Thursday, December 16, 2010 at his residence. A native of Haywood County, he was preceded in death by his step father, Charlie Garner; grandmother, Theresa Kane Holland; grandfather, RV Holland; great grandparents, Velt and Hattie Holland; and his aunt, Mary Cody. He is survived by his parents, Roger Dennis...

Cornelia Higgins

Cornelia Higgins

Dec 16, 2010

Canton, Cornelia King Higgins, age 102, passed away Thursday, December 16, 2010 at Silver Bluff Nursing Home. She was a native of Yancey County but had resided in Haywood County since 1953. She was the daughter of the late Edward and Estie Anglin King and was also preceded in death by her husband Herbert Higgins who died...

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