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.
Mary Webb
Nov 25, 2008
Waynesville, Mary Cady Webb passed on to her Heavenly Father Tuesday, November 25, 2008 at Hospice House in Savannah, Georgia. She was born on July 2, 1919 to Adam Alonza and Ada Starling Cady in Hahira, Georgia. In February of 1945, she married Earl Grey Webb, Sr. in Valdosta, Georgia and shortly thereafter moved to Pompano Beach,...
Carolyne Broyles
Nov 24, 2008
Maggie Valley, NC Carolyne "June" Broyles, age 68, of 174 Blue Jay Loop, died Monday, November 24 2008 at her residence. A native of Sparta, TN, she had resided in Los Angeles, California, and Springfield, TN before moving to Haywood County in 2001. She was the daughter of the late Robert and Elese Bennette Broyles. She worked...
Reeves Farmer
Nov 23, 2008
Reeves Everette Farmer, age 70, of Crescent Loop, died Sunday, November 23, 2008 at Haywood Regional Medical Center. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, he was a son of the late David and Lovie Revis Farmer. He was preceded in death by two brothers, five sisters, and one son, David Farmer. Reeves retired in 1998...
Hettie Frady
Nov 23, 2008
Waynesville, Hettie Jones Frady, age 85, of Allens Creek Road, passed away on Sunday, November 23, 2008 at Autumn Care. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Talmadge and Oberia Buchanan Jones. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one sister, Mildred Jones, and two...
William Buckner
Nov 22, 2008
Canton, William Kelly Buckner, age 97, died Saturday, November 22, 2008 at Autumn Care facility. He was born in Jackson County, and moved to Haywood County as a young boy. He was the son of the late Nettie Buckner. He was also preceded in death by his beloved wife of 74 years, Rowena Williams Buckner. Kelly was...
Richard Crooks
Nov 21, 2008
Maggie Valley, Richard Clark "Dick" Crooks, age 75, of 93 Hickory Drive, died on Friday, November 21, 2008 at his residence. A native of Marion, Indiana and former resident of Plantation, Florida, he had lived in Haywood County since 1989. He was the son of the late Lardner Clark and Lovey Ruth Fenstermaker Crooks. He was a...
Alberta Price
Nov 20, 2008
Alberta Eary Price, age 78, died Thursday, November 20, 2008, at Haywood Regional Medical Center. A native of Wood County, WV, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Mae Gilbert Eary. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Price, who died in 1996; and two sisters, Deloris Fields and Linda France. She...
Louella Bettis
Nov 19, 2008
Louella Madeira Bettis, age 83, died Wednesday, November 19, 2008, at Silver Bluff Nursing Home. A native of Covington, KY, she was the daughter of the late Earl and Henrietta Leslie Madeira. She was preceded in death by her husband, Escher William Bettis. Louella was an active church member at Harvey Browne Presbyterian Church where every year...
Winnie Fowler
Nov 18, 2008
Clyde, Winnie Lou Williams Fowler, age 59, of 117 Suttles Street, passed away peacefully at her residence. A native of Clayton, Alabama and former resident of Orlando, FL, she had lived in Haywood County for over 30 years. She was the daughter of the late Marvin L. and Sallie Lou Dease Williams. In addition to her parents,...
Alva Carver
Nov 18, 2008
Maggie Valley, Alva Jo Moody Carver, age 85, of 341 Soco Road, died on Tuesday, November 18, 2008 at her residence. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Robert Clifton and Isabelle Mehaffey. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ned Carver, who...
Leonard Holder
Nov 17, 2008
Leonard B. Holder, age 81, died Monday, November 17, 2008 at the Brian Center in Weaverville. A native of Haywood County, he was a son of the late Ab and Ethel Lee Tiller Holder. He was preceded in death by his wife, Colleen Baldwin Holder, who died in 1999; two sisters, Eula and Mary; and five brothers,...
Nada Cooke
Nov 17, 2008
Lake Junaluska, Nada Garber Cooke, age 72, of 201 Liberty Drive, died Monday, November 17, 2008 at Mission Hospital. She was a native of Waynesboro, VA and had resided in Haywood County since 1969. She was the daughter of the late Joseph Daniel and Gladys Wimmer Garber. Nada attended high school in Richmond, VA and went to...
John Williams, Jr.
Nov 17, 2008
John Williams, Jr. "Junior.", age 62, of Benton Drive died Monday, November 17, 2008, at his residence. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Johnny and Louella Singleton Williams. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Mary Frances Williams. He was a member of Long Branch Baptist...
Callie Rhinehart
Nov 17, 2008
Waynesville, Callie "Cat" Whitner Rhinehart, age 75, of Whitner Drive, died on Monday, November 17, 2008 at Haywood Regional Medical Center. A native of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Hester Williams Whitner. She was preceded in death by her husband, Samuel Rhinehart, who died in 2005; a daughter, Carolyn Rhinehart; a...
Jane Afterman
Nov 16, 2008
Maggie Valley, NC, Jane Lamanna Afterman, age 75, died Sunday, November 16, 2008 at Canton Convalescent Center. A native of Westchester, New York, she was a resident of New Smyrna Beach, Fl before moving to Haywood County six months ago. She was the daughter of the late Michael and Jane McDowell Lamanna. In addition to her parents,...
Helen Clubb
Nov 16, 2008
Helen Gant Clubb, age 89, died Sunday, November 16, 2008 at Haywood Regional Medical Center. A native of Haywood County, she was a daughter of the late Robert L. and Mattie Leona Humphreys Gant. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bobby Clubb, who died in 1972; seven sisters, and three brothers. Helen was fond of...
Robert Laporte
Nov 16, 2008
Robert Damase Laporte, age 80, of 149 Beaver Run South, died Sunday, November 16, 2008, at Memorial Mission Hospital. A native of Dupuy Quebec, Canada, he was the son of the late Joseph Damase and Rosina Frappier Laporte. Robert retired from HOMAC Mfg. in Ormond Beach, FL with 21 years of service as a tool and die...
Wilson Holland
Nov 16, 2008
Waynesville, Wilson W. Holland, age 79, entered eternal rest on Sunday, November 16, 2008 after a short illness. He was a native of Macon County, and was raised in Haywood County. He was the son of the late B.H. and Lula Russell Holland. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Clell Holland; sister, Dallas Mathis...
Jeanette Thurmond
Nov 15, 2008
Waynesville, Lurah Jeanette "Jan" Thurmond, age 81, died Saturday, November 15, 2008 at Givens Estate in Asheville. She was a native and lifelong resident of Haywood County until the last three years where she resided at Givens Estate in Buncombe County. She was the daughter of the late Fuller and Frances Morrow Crawford and was also preceded...
Jane Kirkpatrick
Nov 15, 2008
Clyde, Jane McCroba Kirkpatrick, age 87, of 114 Mulbrook Lane, died Saturday, November 15, 2008 at her residence. A native of Ottawa, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Dr. Burton and Helen Jane Robin McCroba. She was also preceded in death by her husband, John Handy Kirkpatrick, Jr., who died April 28, 2007. She attended...
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