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.
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...
Robert Cline
Nov 6, 2010
ASHEVILLE ' Robert Fairbank Cline, 96, of Asheville, passed away Saturday, November 6, 2010. He was born October 27, 1914, in Vancouver, British Columbia, the son of Carl Gordon and Esther Valerie Hansenburg Cline. In 1922 his family moved to Niagara Falls, Ontario, where they lived during Robert's early education years. He had summer jobs at Queenston Power Plant...
Gordon Newton
Nov 6, 2010
Waynesville, Gordon Bartlett Newton, age 89, passed away on Saturday, November 6, 2010 at Smokey Mountain Health Care & Rehabilitation Center. A native of Lempster, New Hampshire, Newton moved from California to Waynesville, North Carolina in 1990 to be in the mountains he loved and resided there for the last 19 years. Gordon was the son of...
Melvenia Connolly
Nov 6, 2010
Melvenia J. Connolly, 61, of Leicester, passed away on Saturday, November 6, 2010. Surviving her are her parents, Joseph Quinn and Elizabeth McEndree Quinn; children, Cody Connolly and Casie Connolly; brother, Gordon Quinn; grandchildren, Tristan, Gabrial, Cameron, Bryson Connolly and Kaleigh Holcomb; 2 nieces and 1 nephew. A Memorial Service will be held at Chapel of Faith at Forest...
Richard Grubby
Nov 5, 2010
Richard Lee Grubby, 44, of Candler passed away on Friday, November 05, 2010. He was born in Mt. Holly, NJ. Richard is survived by his parents, Richard Wayne Grubby and Dorothy Mae Edwards Grubby; sister, Rebecca Burris; brothers, Michael, Robert and William Grubby and niece, Julianna Acevedo. A private service will be held. To sign Richard's online register book,...
Winifred Garren
Nov 3, 2010
Winifred M. (Penny) Garren, age 86, of the Justice Ridge Road Community, passed away on Wednesday, November 3, 2010 at her residence. A native of Haywood County and a resident of Buncombe County since 1955, she was a daughter of the late Lloyd and Annie Smathers Morgan. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death...
Robert Kays
Nov 2, 2010
Waynesville, Robert L. "Bob" Kays, age 79, passed away on Tuesday, November 2, 2010 at Haywood Regional Medical Center. He was the only son of Florine and C. Lisle Kays of Covington and Park Hills, KY. A native of Northern Kentucky, Bob was born November 12, 1930. He graduated from the University of Kentucky, where he was...
Violet Clark
Nov 2, 2010
Violet Brown Clark, age 67, passed away on Tuesday, November 02, 2010 at her residence. A native and lifelong residence of Haywood County, she was a daughter of the late Welker and Thelma Katherine Cody Brown. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three sisters and two brothers. She retired from Champion International...
Ted Mcclure
Nov 2, 2010
Ted Herbert McClure, age 78, died on Tuesday, November 2, 2010. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Wiley John and Bonnie Brown McClure. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Katy McClure. He retired from Champion International as a foreman on No. 11 Recovery Boiler with...
Ernestine Williams
Oct 29, 2010
Ernestine Mangum Williams, age 84, passed away on Friday, October 29, 2010 at Pisgah Manor Nursing Home. A native of Roxboro, North Carolina, she was a daughter of the late Ernest and Sarah Rhew Mangum. Ernestine was a former employee of the United States Department of the Navy and a member of the First Baptist Church of...
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