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.
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...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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