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.

Quaye Hill

Quaye Hill

May 25, 2008

Clyde, Quaye Elizabeth Justice Hill, age 90, died Sunday, May 25, 2008 at Haywood Regional Medical Center. She was a native and lifelong resident of Haywood County and was the daughter of the late Richard S. and Iowa King Justice. She was also preceded in death by her step-mother, Elvira Rhinehart Justice; her husband, Sam M. Hill,...

Nancy Wolf

Nancy Wolf

May 25, 2008

Waynesville, Nancy Sherwood Williams De Wolf, age 76 died Sunday, May 25, 2008 at Memorial Mission Hospital. Nancy was a native of Elmhurst, IL and formerly of Rye NY. She was the daughter of the late Lester and Ruth Cruger Williams and was preceded in death by a brother, John Williams. Nancy graduated from Dana Hall in...

Beatrice Caldwell

Beatrice Caldwell

May 25, 2008

Lake Junaluska, Beatrice "Bea" Grooms Caldwell, age 87, formerly of the Lake Logan community, died Sunday, May 25, 2008 at the Brian Center. She was a native of Cocke County TN, and had lived most of her life in Haywood County. She was the daughter of the late Rudolph and Victoria Grooms. She was preceded in death...

Julia Saunders

Julia Saunders

May 24, 2008

Waynesville, Julia "JuJu" Rebekah Saunders, age 24, of Hillside Terrace went home to be with the Lord and her Papaw Saturday, May 24, 2008 at Memorial Mission Hospital. She was a native and lifelong resident of Haywood County. She was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, R.L. and Mildred Knight Saunders and her maternal grandfather, Lawson...

Elaine Kuhl

Elaine Kuhl

May 22, 2008

Waynesville, Elaine Leach Kuhl, age 80, died Thursday, May 22, 2008 at home with her family. She was a native of Baltimore, Maryland and was the daughter of the late Helen Hopkins and Charles William Leach. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, Richard Joseph Kuhl and a sister, Joyce Leach Alexander....

Wiley Earley, Sr.

Wiley Earley, Sr.

May 20, 2008

Wiley Carroll Earley, Sr., age 82, died Tuesday, May 20, 2008, at his residence. A native of Haywood County, he was the son of the late James Fred and Bertha Hamlett Earley. He was also preceded in death by a son, Wiley Carroll Earley, Jr., who died in 2002; two sisters, Elsie Elders and Shirley Rickman. He...

Kenneth Maney

Kenneth Maney

May 19, 2008

Waynesville—Kenneth Aidan Maney, our beloved angel went to be with the Lord May 19, 2008. Aidan is survived by his parents, father, Randall Glenn Maney and mother, Deborah Lorraine Bishop; two sisters, Eden Nicole Strother and Brittany Elizabeth Maney and one brother, Brandon Jay Maney; maternal grandparent, Gary and Lorraine Finney; paternal grandparents, Ray and Martha Burrell...

Margaret Rector

Margaret Rector

May 19, 2008

Waynesville, Margaret Parris Rector, age 92, passed away on Monday, May 19 at Pisgah Manor Health Care Center. A native of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late William Russell and Cora Belle Mehaffey Parris. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Paul S. Rector, who died in 1979;...

Dr. Mcgary

Dr. Mcgary

May 17, 2008

Clyde, Dr. Landon David McGary, age 35 died Saturday, May 17, 2008 at Mission Hospital Campus as a result of a motorcycle accident near Clyde, N.C. where he resided and practiced dentistry. He was a son of David McGary and the late Debbie McGary of Flushing, OH and was also preceded in death by an infant sister,...

Ethel Heatherly

Ethel Heatherly

May 17, 2008

Cruso – Ethel Leugeana Norris Heatherly, age 96, of Cruso, died Saturday, May 17, 2008, at Silver Bluff Nursing Home. Mrs. Heatherly was a native and lifelong resident of Haywood County. She was one of 10 children born to the late Tom Norris and Etta Kuykendall Norris. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death...

Sandra Gentry

Sandra Gentry

May 17, 2008

Maggie Valley, Sandra Lee Gentry, age 48, of 372 Caldwell Hollow Road, died Saturday, May 17, 2008 at her residence. She was a native and lifelong resident of Haywood County and was retired from Maggie Mountaineer Crafts as Assistant Manager after 26 ½ years. Sandy was a member of First Baptist Church of Maggie Valley. She is...

Vennoy Henson

Vennoy Henson

May 16, 2008

Vennoy Henson, Jr. Canton - Vennoy L. "Chip" Henson, Jr., age 51, of Oakmont Drive, died Friday, May 16, 2008, at Haywood Regional Medical Center. A native of Buncombe County and lifelong resident of Haywood County, he was the son of Glenna Miller Henson of Canton and the late Vennoy Henson. He was employed by Evergreen Manufacturing...

Hazel Sweatman

Hazel Sweatman

May 15, 2008

Hazel Sisk Sweatman, age 90, of the Bethel community peacefully went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 15, 2008 at Canton Christian Convalescent Center. A native of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late James A and Olive Virginia "Hester" Burrell Sisk. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Lonzie Sweatman;...

Glen Parker

Glen Parker

May 13, 2008

Glen Parker, age 71, of Wells Road, died Tuesday, March 13, 2008 at his residence. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, he was a son of the late Herbert F. and Ida Reece Parker. He was preceded in death by one brother, Bobby. Glen enjoyed fishing, deer hunting, and traveling with his dear friend and...

Barbara Ward

Barbara Ward

May 13, 2008

Barbara Hawkins Ward, age 73, of 96 Hookers Gap Road, died Tuesday, May 13, 2008 at her home. She was a native and lifelong resident of Buncombe County and a daughter of the late Mark and Jenny Henson Hawkins. She was preceded in death by her husband, J. D. Ward. Barbara was a member of Highland Baptist...

Mildred Burris

Mildred Burris

May 13, 2008

Mildred Long Burris, age 86, died Tuesday, May 13, 2008, at John F. Keever, Jr. Solace Center in Asheville. A native of Haywood County and a prior resident of Macon, GA, she was the daughter of the late Fred Lee and Ellen Henson Long. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles L. Burris, Sr.; a...

Jimmy Clampitt

Jimmy Clampitt

May 11, 2008

Jimmy Lofton Clampitt, age 64, passed away Sunday, May 11, 2008, at Haywood Regional Medical Center. A native of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Renfro and Maude Howard Clampitt. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Helen Sherrill. He retired from Champion International with 21 years of service. His most cherished...

Douglas Ward

Douglas Ward

May 11, 2008

Waynesville, Douglas Lee Ward, age 46, of 54 Christine Court, died unexpectedly on Saturday at his residence. A native of Hendersonville, he was raised in Andrews and had resided in Haywood County for the past 24 years. He was the son of Samuel Edison and Mildred Gates Ward of Andrews. He was a 1979 graduate of Andrews...

Perry Holcombe, Jr.

Perry Holcombe, Jr.

May 10, 2008

Perry Lee Roy Holcombe, Jr., age 48, died Sunday, May 10, 2008, at St. Joseph's Hospital. He was a native and lifelong resident of Buncombe County and the son of Perry Lee Roy Holcombe, Sr. and Dorothy Joann Fowler Holcombe. He graduated from Enka High School in 1977. He was a member of Fairmont Baptist Church. Perry...

Mary Moore

Mary Moore

May 9, 2008

Mary Wise Moore Asheville - Mary Wise Moore, age 75, died Friday, May 9, 2008, at her residence. A native of Canton, OH, she was the daughter of the late Dewey Paul Wise. Mary was preceded in death by a son, Terrell Clayton Moore Jr., who died in 2003, and a brother, Raymond Wise. She had been...

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