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.
Sue Parks
Nov 17, 2010
Maggie Valley, Susie "Sue" Leatherwood Parks, age 91, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 17, 2010 at her residence after a period of declining health. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Jacob Verlin and Lottie Messer Leatherwood. In addition to her parents, she was also...
Eve Temple
Nov 17, 2010
Eve White Temple, age 98, passed away on Wednesday, November 16, 2010 at Canton Christian Convelescent Center. She was a native of Nags Head, North Carolina and was preceded in death by a son, Dwight Primrose. Eve enjoyed crocheting, knitting and sewing. The family rejoices in the fact that Eve has a brand new body and is...
Betty Glance
Nov 16, 2010
Clyde, Betty Sue Bryant Glance, age 78, of 41 Oslo Lane, passed away on Tuesday, November 17, 2010 at her residence. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late James and Maggie Silvers Burgess. She was also preceded in death by her husband, James "Lefty" Bryant, who died in 1985,...
Linda King
Nov 16, 2010
Linda Gail Campbell King, age 64, passed away on Tuesday, November 16, 2010 at Haywood Regional Medical Center. A native of Haywood County, she was a daughter of the late Albert and Helen Miller Campbell. Linda loved spending time outside working her yard and maintaining her garden. She was a very selfless woman always putting others before...
Johnny Mcelroy
Nov 15, 2010
Waynesville, Johnny William McElroy, age 61, of the Rabbit Skin Community, went to Glory peacefully in his home, Monday, November 15, 2010 surrounded by his family. He was a native and lifelong resident of Haywood County and was the son of Lura Mae Messer McElroy and the late Jerry William McElroy. Johnny loved playing and singing bluegrass,...
Allison Fleetwood, Sr.
Nov 15, 2010
Allison (Al) Maynard Fleetwood Sr., age 80, died November 15, 2010, in Canton, North Carolina after a battle with cancer fought with courage and grace. Allison was born February 13, 1930, in Jackson, Mississippi to Charles Johnson Fleetwood and Thena Allison Fleetwood. The family soon moved to Memphis, Tennessee. He attended Vanderbilt University and Memphis State University,...
Reverend Queen
Nov 14, 2010
Reverend Solomon Queen, age 94, passed away on Sunday, November 14, 2010 at Tsali Care Center. A native of Swain County, he was a son of the late Simpson and Sallie Queen. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by is wife, Lola McCoy Queen, who died in 2002; and a daughter, Louella Queen....
Marie Putnam
Nov 13, 2010
Marie Christine Russell Putnam, age 70, passed away on Saturday, November 13, 2010 at her residence. A native of Otto, North Carolina, she was a daughter of the late Harrison and Roxie Conley Russell. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James Arthur Putnam, who died in 2000; a half-sister; and...
Betty Rathbone
Nov 13, 2010
Waynesville, Betty Rathbone, age 83, of Panther Creek Road, passed away on Saturday, November 13, 2010 at Haywood Regional Medical Center. A native of Ocean City, New Jersey, she had lived in Haywood County since 1970 and was the daughter of the late Edward and Mildred Mae Austin Pettit. She was also preceded in death by her...
Florence Williams
Nov 13, 2010
Canton, Florence "Flo" Baginski Williams, age 90, passed away on Saturday, November 13, 2010 at Silver Bluff Village. A native of Cleveland, Ohio, she had resided in Haywood County since 2004 and was the daughter of the late Frank and Cecilia Woijecek Baginski . In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband,...
Wesley Mcgee
Nov 12, 2010
Wesley Duane McGee, age 76, passed away on Friday, November 12, 2010 at Haywood Regional Medical Center. A native of McAlester, Oklahoma, he was a son of the late James Luther and Lillian Myrtle Skelton McGee. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Alfred McGee; and a sister, Nema Brandon. Wes...
Howard Ray
Nov 11, 2010
Arden ' Howard Hartman Ray, 90, of Arden, died Thursday, November 11, 2010 at Universal Health Care, Fletcher. Mr. Ray is survived by his wife, Lois Curall; daughter and son-in-law, Nellie and Wayne McCarthy; three grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, November 13th at Mt. Zion Baptist Church, 270 Overlook...
Brandy Caldwell
Nov 10, 2010
Waynesville, Brandy Lynn Caldwell, age 30, of 57 Stonecrest Heights, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, November 10, 2010 at her residence. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, she was the daughter of Gary Caldwell with whom she resided and the late Francis Elene Frady Caldwell. In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death...
Joseph Sales
Nov 10, 2010
Joseph Howard Sales, age 77, of Burnette Cove died on Wednesday, November 10, 2010, at his residence. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Jonathan Ephriam and Anna Belle Sharp Sales. He was also preceded in death by a daughter, Carol Sales, three brothers, Bob Sales, Jonathan Sales, Jr.,...
Roy Burch
Nov 10, 2010
Roy Downie Burch, age 85, passed away on Wednesday, November 10, 2010 at John F. Keever Solace Center. A native of Haywood County, he was a son of the late Vasar D. and Mae Stevenson Burch. Roy was a member of New Morgan Hill Baptist Church and retired from American Enka with 44 years of service. He...
Linda Lamont
Nov 8, 2010
Waynesville, Linda Parlette Lamont, age 57, of 228 Paradise Lane, passed away on Monday, November 8, 2010 at her residence. A native of Columbus, Ohio, she was the daughter of Robert Parlette and the late Marion Gohlke Parlette. She was former owner of the Daily Bread Café at Lake Junaluska and attended Waynesville Seventh Day Adventist Church....
Elaine Stephens
Nov 8, 2010
Waynesville, Elaine Francis Stephens of Waynesville passed away on Monday, November 8, 2010, at Haywood County Hospital, after a brief illness. Born May 17, 1932 in Waynesville, she was the daughter of J. Harley Francis and Beatrice McDaniel Francis. She graduated from Waynesville High School and attended the Woman's College of the University of North Carolina, where...
Jeanie Rector
Nov 8, 2010
Lillian Jeanie Arrington Rector, age 84, died on Monday, November 8, 2010, at Haywood Regional Medical Center. A native of Tampa FL, she was the daughter of the late Mallie Ree and Bertie Bell Cooper Arrington. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Reuben William Rector, who died in 1986 and a brother, Robert Arrington....
Frank Parker, Jr.
Nov 8, 2010
Frank Ollis Parker, Jr., age 78, passed away on Monday, November 8, 2010 at his residence. A native of Haywood County, he was a son of the late Frank Ollis Parker, Sr. and Ruth Collette Parker. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Tootsie Allen, and a brother, Max Parker. Frank...
Pearl Hall
Nov 7, 2010
Pearl Hall, age 87, passed away on Sunday, November 07, 2010, at her residence. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late William Winfield and Della Bolden Christopher. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Elbert Hall; a son, Roger Hall; and a brother, Clarence Christopher. She is...
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