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.

Charlotte Keith

Charlotte Keith

Dec 27, 2009

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Charlotte Christine Carroll Keith, 89, of Tryon, went to be with her Lord on Sunday, December 27, 2009. She was a daughter of the late Nola Buckner and Horace C. Jamerson. She was also preceded in death by her husbands, Albert F. Carroll and Coy Keith, four brothers and one sister. Her son Ronnie Carroll of...

Pamela Lee

Pamela Lee

Dec 26, 2009

Pamela Kay Frady Lee, age 60, of Lee Road died Saturday, December 26, 2009, at Mission Hospital, St. Josephs Campus. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, she was the daughter of Janet Deaver Frady and the late Claude Frady. Pam was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church where she sang in the choir. She...

James Myers

James Myers

Dec 25, 2009

Clyde, James Clifford "Jim" Myers, age 87, of Upper Crabtree Road, passed away on Friday, December 25, 2009 at Haywood Regional Medical Center. Jim was a native of Fostoria, Ohio, had previously resided in Florida and had lived in Haywood County for the past four years. He was the son of the late Clifford and Rosina Shondel...

Betty Winchester

Betty Winchester

Dec 24, 2009

Waynesville, Betty Lee Brown Winchester, age 74, died on Thursday, December 24, 2009 at Haywood Regional Medical Center. Betty was born in Baltimore, Maryland lived most of her life in Catonsville, MD and moved to Haywood County where she resided for the past 17 years. She was the daughter of the late Burleigh and Matilda Rada Brown....

Reverend Joiner

Reverend Joiner

Dec 24, 2009

Lake Junaluska, NC, Reverend Donald J. Joiner, age, 79, died on Thursday, December 24, 2009 at Haywood Regional Medical Center. Reverend Joiner was born in Alverda, Indiana County of Pennsylvania, March 12, 1930. He graduated from high school in 1948 and worked for his father in the farming and lumber business. He was converted at the age...

Manuel Grant

Manuel Grant

Dec 24, 2009

Manuel Adam Grant, age 86, of Heavenly Drive died peacefully with his children by his side on Thursday, December 24, 2009, at Haywood Regional Medical Center. A native of Swain County, he was the son of the late Albert Carroll and Ollie Mashburn Grant. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Nettie Grant. He retired...

Nina Chafin

Nina Chafin

Dec 23, 2009

Waynesville, Nina Wright Chafin, age 90, of 138 Short Street, died on Wednesday, December 23, 2009 at her residence. A native of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Hugh and Margaret Hipps Wright. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by a daughter, Rebecca Chafin in 2006 and one brother,...

Ruby Ashe

Ruby Ashe

Dec 23, 2009

Ruby Marie Ashe, age 92, died on Wednesday, December 23, 2009, at Mission Hospitals Memorial Campus. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Mattie Humphries Gant. She was preceded in death by her husband, Claude Ashe, who died in 1987; several brothers; a sister, a son, Tommy...

Carolyn Harkins

Carolyn Harkins

Dec 23, 2009

Carolyn Medford Harkins, age 80, of Possum Ridge Road died on Wednesday, December 23, 2009, at her residence. Born on March 11, 1929, in Haywood County, she was the wife of Roy Harkins and the daughter of the late John and Clara Medford. She is also preceded in death by three sisters and a brother, Ann Medford,...

Howard Sellars

Howard Sellars

Dec 23, 2009

Howard Judson Sellars, age 98, died on Wednesday, December 23, 2009, at Silver Bluff Nursing Home. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Judson Adariam and Emma Blalock Sellars. He was also preceded in death by four sisters and three brothers. He was a member of Canton Central United...

Roy Rhinehart

Roy Rhinehart

Dec 22, 2009

Roy Rhinehart, age 65, died Tuesday, December 22, 2009 at St. Joseph Campus of Mission Hospitals. A native of Haywood County, he was a son of the late Hardy and Delia Parham Rhinehart. Roy loved the outdoors, older cars, and was a kind and loving man who cared about his family and grandchildren. He is survived by...

Barbara Cunningham

Barbara Cunningham

Dec 21, 2009

Barbara Jean Porter Cunningham, age 49, of Brookside Drive, died Monday, December 21, 2009 at her residence. A native of Des Moines, Iowa, she was a daughter of Richard Porter and the late Maryln Schaffer. In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by a niece, Heather Carnahan. In addition to her father, she is...

Margaret Pottinger

Margaret Pottinger

Dec 21, 2009

Sabastian, FL , Margaret Mary "Marge" Pottinger, age 77, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Monday, December 21, 2009. A native of Cleveland, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Bert Andrew and Margaret Mary Liptak Dorosy. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Daniel R. Pottinger, who died...

Kent Rogers

Kent Rogers

Dec 20, 2009

Kent Douglas Rogers, age 19, died on Sunday, December 20, 2009, from complications of Deuchennes' Muscular Dystrophe, at his residence. Born in Savannah, GA, he was the son of Keila Dills Rogers of Clyde and Douglas Milton Rogers, also of Clyde. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Ernest Dills, Jr.; paternal grandparents, Jane DeSaulles...

Wanda Parton

Wanda Parton

Dec 18, 2009

Waynesville, Wanda Lee Messer Parton, age 79, passed away Friday, December 18, 2009 at Haywood Regional Medical Center. She was the daughter of the late Clark R. and Annie Mae Hembree Messer and was also preceded in death by her husband, William Tucker Parton who died in 2001, two daughters, Debbie Trantham and June Sharp, one granddaughter,...

Joseph Pipitone

Joseph Pipitone

Dec 18, 2009

Waynesville, Joseph "Joe" Anthony Pipitone, age 52, passed away Friday, December 18, 2009 due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was a native and resident of Tampa, FL until moving to Haywood County 6 years ago. He was the son of Mary Cacciatore Pipitone of Tampa, FL and the late Jose Pipitone. Joe was employed...

Vernon Quarles

Vernon Quarles

Dec 17, 2009

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Vernon Sills Quarles, 88, of Candler, passed away on December 17, 2009 at Universal Health Care. He was the son of the late Cornelia Boyd and Rudy H. Quarles. He was also preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Elma Britt...

Ernest Lewis

Ernest Lewis

Dec 15, 2009

Waynesville, Ernest "Ernie" Michael Lewis, age 67, died Tuesday, December 15, 2009 at Haywood Regional Medical Center. He was a native of Flint, MI; resided in Port Huron, MI where he met his wife Bonnie. They lived most of their lives in Ft. Lauderdale, FL and Macon, GA until moving to Haywood County where they lived for...

J.R. Snow

J.R. Snow

Dec 14, 2009

Clyde, J.R. Snow, age 82, of Glance Cove Road, died on Monday, December 14, 2009 at his residence. J.R. was a native of Lulu, Kentucky and had lived most of his life in Hendrix County, IN. He was the son of the late Alvin and Izora Blankenship Snow. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in...

Tina Schlienz

Tina Schlienz

Dec 13, 2009

Canton, Tina Louise Schlienz, age 39, died on Sunday, December 13, 2009 at her residence. She was the daughter of Jack Sellers of Clayton, GA and Gloria Sellers of Waynesville, NC. In addition to her parents, she is survived by two daughters, Penny and Carrie Sellers of Sylva; one sister, Cathy Thompson of Waynesville; two brothers, Tim...

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