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.
Bertha Shelton
Nov 25, 2010
Maggie Valley, Bertha E. Belva Skelton, age 98, went home to be with her Lord on Thursday, November 25, 2010. Bertha was born February 22, 1912, she was the fourth child of the late Joseph and Mary Dauby Belva of Springerton, Illinois. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husbands, Robert L....
Bertha Skelton
Nov 25, 2010
Maggie Valley, Bertha (Belva) Mitchell Skelton, 98, passed away on Thursday, November 25, 2010 at Memorial Mission Hospital in Asheville, NC. She was born in Springerton, Illinois on February 22, 1912, fourth child of the late Joseph Belva and Mary Dauby Belva. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husbands, Robert L....
Carroll Matthews, Sr.
Nov 24, 2010
Carroll Dale Matthews, Sr., age 76, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 24, 2010 at the Charles George VA Medical Center. A native of Haywood County, he was a son of the late Reverend Grover Stringfield Matthews and Rhoda Irilla McCall Matthews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a...
Inez Henson
Nov 23, 2010
Inez Cogburn Henson, age 93, died on Tuesday, November 23, 2010, at Silver Bluff Nursing Homes. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Lonnie and Lillie Funk Cogburn. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Perry Nelson Henson, who died in 1970; a grandson, Mac Henson; a...
Grace Schmucker
Nov 23, 2010
Maggie Valley, Grace "Gracie" Walker Schmucker, age 93, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, November 23, 2010 at her residence. A native of Norfolk, Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Cptn. P.P. Walker and Elizabeth Sawyer Walker. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Edwin Schmucker, who died in 1984,...
Jacqueline Haynes
Nov 22, 2010
Waynesville, Jacqueline "Jackie" Haynes, 81 of Waynesville, passed away peacefully at home with her family by her side on November 22nd. She was born to the late Hilliard D. and Rosa L. Moody on May 9th, 1929. Jackie was a life-long resident of Haywood County. She was preceded in death by her parents: husband, Gerald E. Haynes,...
David Mcmillan
Nov 22, 2010
Waynesville, David McMillan, age 60, of Hughes Road, passed away on Monday, November 22, 2010 at his residence. Born in Atlanta, Georgia, he had resided in Haywood County. He was the son of the late John B. and Caroline Clennan McMillan and his stepfather, Louis Acerenza. He was a US Navy veteran. David loved to read, write,...
Modena Miller
Nov 22, 2010
Waynesville, Modena Elizabeth Chambers Miller, age 85, of Coleman Mountain Road, passed away on Monday, November 22, 2010 at Smoky Mountain Health Care. A native of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Walter Corbett and Rebecca Mae Queen Chambers. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Reverend William...
Deroy Ford
Nov 21, 2010
DeRoy Ford, age 80, passed away on Sunday, November 21, 2010 at Haywood Regional Medical Center. A native of Haywood County, he was a son of the late Theodore and Audrey Putnam Ford. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Jane Smith Ford and three brothers. DeRoy worked at Champion...
Geneva Embler
Nov 20, 2010
Geneva Robena Jaynes Jones Embler was born April 14, 1918 and passed away peacefully November 20, 2010 at the age of 92, in Houston, Texas. She was a school teacher, retail buyer and clerk with Belk Hudson at both Waynesville and Canton for many years. She was also a breast cancer survivor. She was preceded in death...
Joseph Edwards
Nov 18, 2010
Joseph Francis Edwards, age 72, died on Thursday, November 18, 2010, at V.A. Medical Center. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, he was the son of the late James and Mattie Gibson Edwards. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Edna Parker and three brothers, Lee, Harry, and Kenneth Edwards. Joseph was the...
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...
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