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.
Memphis Paxton, Jr.
Jul 29, 2008
Memphis "Edgar" Paxton, Jr., age 86, died Tuesday, July 29, 2008 at Canton Christian Convalescent Center. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Memphis Paxton, Sr. and Ianthia Pharr Paxton. He was preceded in death by a son, Michael Paxton; four brothers; and four sisters. He retired from Champion...
Wayne Rathbone
Jul 29, 2008
Wayne E. "Pa Wayne" Rathbone, age 72, of Burnette Street died Tuesday, July 29, 2008, at Smoky Mountain Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Emmanuel and Mary Lou Noland Rathbone. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Lloyd and Odell Rathbone; and...
Teresa Whitner
Jul 29, 2008
Waynesville, Teresa James Whitner, age 53, passed away on Tuesday, July 29, 2008 from injuries due to a motorcycle accident. She was born in Rowan County, NC and resided in Haywood County most of her life. She was preceded in death by her mother, Freida Forrest James. Teresa was employed by Colbond for the past ten years....
Randy Hampton
Jul 27, 2008
Waynesville, Randy McCree Hampton, age 61, died Saturday, July 26, 2008 at Haywood Regional Medical Center. He was a native of Haywood County and served in the United States Air Force for 23 years retiring in 1992. He returned to Haywood County. He was the son of the late Jessie E. and Margie Webb Hampton and was...
Daisy Johnson
Jul 27, 2008
Waynesville, Daisy Leatherwood Johnson, age 97, of 68 Poplar Holler Road, died on Sunday, July 27, 2008 at Autumn Care. A native of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Cephus and Minnie Carver Leatherwood. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 69 years, Grady N. "Hambone" Johnson,...
George Burnett
Jul 26, 2008
Canton – George Fulton Burnett, age 86, of Daffodil Lane, Canton, died Saturday, July 26, 2008, at Canton Christian Convalescent Center. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Ellis and Terry Smathers Burnett. He was preceded in death by a brother, Joseph Max Burnett. George was an employee of...
Ann Jackson
Jul 25, 2008
anton – Ann Reeves Jackson died Friday, July 25, 2008, at Greenville Memorial Hospital in Greenville, SC, after a brief illness. Ann was born May 12, 1926, in Haywood County and was the daughter of the late McNally and Stella Westmoreland Reeves. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack R. Jackson, who died in 1980;...
Evelyn Hampton
Jul 24, 2008
Clyde, Evelyn Inman Hampton, age 70, of Jones Cove Road, died on Thursday, July 24, 2008 at Murphy Medical Center. A native of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late James and Mae Anne Talley Inman. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Orse Junior Hampton, who died in...
Ervin Clark
Jul 24, 2008
Ervin O'dell Clark, age 85, of Academy Street died Thursday, July 24, 2008 at Canton Christian Convalescent Center. A native of Franklin, NC, he was the son of the late Mark and Dora Grant Clark. He was preceded in death by his wife, Doris Irene Clark who died in 1989; a grandson, Barry Goodwin; two brothers; and...
Beatrice Ely
Jul 23, 2008
Waynesville, Beatrice Elizabeth Ely age 94, died Wednesday, July 23, 2008 at the Brian Center. She was a native of Lansdowne, NJ, and had resided in Haywood County for more then 20 years. She was the daughter of the late Harry and Anna Mae Tiger Hunt and was also preceded in death by her husband, Charles Ely...
Lois Queen
Jul 23, 2008
Waynesville, Margaret Lois Pryor Queen died in an accident involving her car on Wednesday, July 23, 2008 at her home, Queen's Farm, at Dellwood Road, Waynesville. She was 86. In good health her whole life, Lois was a vibrant, joyous, fun-loving person. An avid gardener, she also enjoyed world travel with her husband and family. She enjoyed...
David Curtis
Jul 21, 2008
David Lance Curtis, age 61, died on Monday, July 21, 2008 at his residence. A native of Rutherford County, he was the son of the late Henry Clyde and Hazel Peterson Curtis. He was also preceded in death by one brother, Conley Curtis, and was a US Army veteran having served during the Vietnam era. He is...
Sarah Workman
Jul 19, 2008
LAKE JUNALUSKA, NC - Sarah Murphy Workman, 82, died at her home in Lake Junaluska on July 19, 2008 from the complications of pancreatic cancer. She was a resident of Lake Junaluska for 35 years. Originally from Knoxville, Tennessee, she was the daughter of R. M. Murphy Sr. and Perle P. Murphy. She earned a degree from...
Frankie Lyerly
Jul 17, 2008
Frankie Lee McGaha Lyerly, age 93, died Thursday, July 17, 2008, at her residence. A native of Knox County, TN, she was the daughter of the late Cordelia McGaha. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Rex Lyerly, who died in 1972; a brother, Lattie McGaha; and a son, James Rex Lyerly, Jr. She was...
Kenneth Jenkins
Jul 17, 2008
Waynesville, NC, Kenneth Jenkins, age 71, passed away on Thursday, July 17, 2008 at Memorial Mission Hospital. A native of Norristown, PA he had resided in Stuart, FL before moving to Haywood County in 1980. He was the son of the late Howard and Florence Jenkins. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by...
Roy Chason
Jul 14, 2008
Roy Foster Chason, age 77, of Wood Heights Avenue died Monday, July 14, 2008, at his residence. He was the son of the late Roy Gaines and Ellie Lou Connell Chason. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Lois Hardin Chason; two sons, Dr. R. Foster Chason, Jr., and his wife, Carol, of Newport, TN...
Carrie Long
Jul 14, 2008
Carrie Mae Long, age 79, died Monday, July 14, 2008 at her residence. A native of Haywood County, she was a daughter of the late Grady Bryant and Lois Whitted Williamson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Jack and James Williamson. Carrie Mae was a lifetime member of the VFW...
Luther Phillip
Jul 13, 2008
Newton, Phillip Neal Luther, age 58, went to be with the Lord, on Sunday, July 13, 2008 at the VA Medical Center. A native of Haywood County, he had resided in Newton, NC for the past 30 years. He was preceded in death by his mother, Lucy Burke Luther. He was a foreman employed by Catawba Sox...
Caulie Justice
Jul 12, 2008
Panther Creek, Caulie Justice, age 86, of 108 Belle Meade Drive, died Saturday, July 12, 2008 at his residence. He was a native of Madison County and was the son of the late John and Martha Messer Justice. He was also preceded in death by four sisters and one brother. Caulie was employed by Haywood Builders Supply...
Robert Brown
Jul 12, 2008
Canton – Robert Lee Brown, age 81, died Saturday, July 12, 2008, at his residence. A native of Fairfield, CA, he had resided in Haywood County for almost 40 years. He was the son of the late William Earl and Hannah Elizabeth Robinson Brown and was preceded in death by his fist wife, Russie; and a son,...
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