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.
Jessie Best
Dec 15, 2010
Clyde, Jessie Samuel �Sam� Best, age 82 of Upper Crabtree community died Wednesday, December 15, 2010 at the Brian Center of Waynesville. He was a native and lifelong resident of Haywood County and was the son of the late Hugh Carroll and Bertie Mae Davis Best. He was also preceded in death by a son Gary Alan...
Tracy Jameson
Dec 13, 2010
Waynesville, Teresa Ann "Tracy" Johnson Jameson, age 54, of Daisy Avenue, passed away on Monday, December 13, 2010 at her residence. A native of Fayetteville, North Carolina, she was a previous resident of Panacea, Florida before moving to Haywood County ten years ago. She was the daughter of the late William Wesley Johnson. She is survived by...
Paul Best
Dec 13, 2010
Clyde, Paul Davis Best, age 95, of the Upper Crabtree Community, passed away on Monday, December 13, 2010 at Autumn Care. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, he was the son of the late William Pinkney and Eva Rogers Best and was the last of fourteen siblings. He was preceded in death by his wife,...
Darwin Jordan
Dec 13, 2010
Waynesville, Darwin D. Jordan, age 81, of Will Hyatt Road, passed away on Monday, December 13, 2010 at his home. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Clyde and Era Hooker Jordan. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Blanca Pidalla Jordan,...
Kate Gentry
Dec 13, 2010
Kate Nelson Gentry, age 84 passed away on Monday, December 13, 2010 at Haywood Regional Medical Center. A native of Haywood County, she was a daughter of the late Corbett and Gertrude Swanger Nelson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Andy Gentry, who died in 2004 and...
Robert Campbell
Dec 12, 2010
Waynesville-Robert Perry "Robb" Campbell, Jr., age 20, of 87 Hayes Street, passed away on Sunday, December 12, 2010. Robb was a native of Haywood County and was preceded in death by his grandparents, James Floyd Campbell and Jane Fisher Campbell, Carroll Eugene Cabe, and Aunt Harriett Kaye Campbell. Robb attended Tuscola High School and graduated from Lewisville...
Myrtle Griffith
Dec 12, 2010
Huskins Griffith, age 92, passed away on Sunday, December 12, 2010 at the Memorial Campus of Mission Hospitals. A native of Cherokee County, she was a daughter of the late Samuel and Claudia King Huskins. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James Willard Griffith, who died in 1959; a daughter,...
Peggy Smathers
Dec 11, 2010
Waynesville, Peggy Frazier Smathers, age 74, of Leatherwood Road, passed away Saturday, December 11, 2010 at Haywood Regional Medical Center. She was a native and lifelong resident of Haywood County and was the daughter of the late Wade and Blanche Lovedahl Frazier. Peggy was also preceded in death by her 1st husband, Don Hooper in 1962 and...
Edna Ruff
Dec 10, 2010
Waynesville, Edna Reece Ruff, age 90 died Friday, December 10, 2010 at the Brian Center of Waynesville. She was a native and lifelong resident of Haywood County and was the daughter of the late Carl and Lura Davis Reece. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Leonard Elonzo Ruff, who died December 21, 1988, a...
Donald Randloph, Jr.
Dec 10, 2010
Waynesville, Donald Wills Randolph, Jr., age 91, of Fox Run Road, passed away on Thursday, December 9, 2010 at Autumn Care of Waynesville. A native of Buncombe County, he was the son of the late Donald Wills, Sr. and Frances Exum Meares Randolph. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife,...
John Johnson
Dec 10, 2010
John "Johnny" Johnson, age 85, passed away on Friday, December 10, 2010 at the Charles George VA Medical Center. A native of Haywood County, he was a son of the late Johnny Johnson, Sr. and Eva Fox Johnson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four brothers, Wiley, James, Billy and Bobby; and...
Robert Cogburn
Dec 10, 2010
Robert Ray "Bobby" Cogburn, age 78, of Johnson Drive, passed away on Friday, December 10, 2010 at Silver Bluff Nursing Home. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, he was a son of the late Doyce and Catherine Thomason Cogburn. Bobby retired from American Enka with over 35 years of service and was a member of...
Bertha Franklin
Dec 9, 2010
Waynesville, Bertha Jane Franklin, age 77, passed away on Thursday, December 9, 2010 at Haywood Regional Medical Center. A native and lifelong native of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Maggie Gaddis Smith. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by two sisters, Pauline Beasley and Betty Summey...
Donald Randolph, Jr.
Dec 9, 2010
Waynesville, Donald Wills Randolph, Jr., age 91, of Fox Run Road passed away on Thursday, December 9, 2010 at Autumn Care of Waynesville. A native of Buncombe County, he was the son of the late Donald Wills, Sr. and Frances Exum Meares Randolph. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife,...
Mark Franklin
Dec 7, 2010
Mark Franklin, age 50, passed away on Tuesday, December 7, 2010. A native of Haywood County, he was a son of Tom and Janet Franklin. Mark was a loving husband and a devoted father. He enjoyed outdoor activities like camping, hiking, fishing and was an avid NASCAR fan. In addition to his parents, he is survived by...
Allie Swanger
Dec 7, 2010
Waynesville, Mrs. Allie Fair Webb Swanger, 85, died December 7, 2010 at Silver Bluff Nursing Home. Allie prayed every night that the Lord would answer her knock on the door and let her come home, her wish was finally granted after a courageous battle with cancer. A special acknowledgment of appreciation to caring family members and friends,...
Paul Lee
Dec 6, 2010
Waynesville, Paul David Lee, age 73 of the Hyatt Creek community, died Monday, December 6, 2010 at Haywood Regional Medical Center. He was a native and lifelong resident of Haywood County and was the son of the late Luther and Rosa Robinson Lee. He was also preceded in death by a daughter Brenda Hensley; 7 brothers and...
Sara Cagle
Dec 6, 2010
Waynesville, Sara Massie Cagle, age 87, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Monday, December 6, 2010 at Haywood Regional Medical Center. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Bea and Callie Bradley Massie. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband,...
Mary Pless
Dec 5, 2010
Mary Weaverette Parker Pless, age 85, died on Sunday, December 5, 2010, at Canton Christian Convalescent Center. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Way and Nora Freeman Parker. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Marvin Lewis Pless, who died in 2000. She was a LPN...
Percy Smith
Dec 3, 2010
Waynesville, "Thy Word have I hid in my heart, that I might not sin against thee." Psalm 119:11 "For by Grace are ye saved…" Ephesians 2:8 Percy McCall Smith, our father, was a devoted student of Scripture. We can never remember a time that he did not spend reading, pondering, and sharing God's Word with all that...
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