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.
Jerry Conard
Nov 20, 2007
Waynesville-Jerry R. Conard, age 60, of 837 Inman Branch Road, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 20, 2007. A native of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Jack L. and Lela Emmaline Haney Conard. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a special friend, Lola Mae...
Timothy Rhodarmer
Nov 19, 2007
Timothy Charles Rhodarmer, age 22, died Monday, November 19, 2007, at The Regional Medical Center in Orangeburg. He was born in Clearwater, FL and was the son of Teresa Rhodarmer, of Orangeburg, SC Timothy loved nothing more than sitting outside with his papaw. He would sit for hours in his mother's lap watching television. He touched the...
Helen Patrick
Nov 19, 2007
Waynesville-Helen Patrick, age 87 died Monday, November 19, 2007 at the Brian Center of Waynesville. A native of Iowa, she lived in Haywood County for the past 15 years. She is survived by two daughters, Penny Wagner and her husband Garey of Hazelwood and Peggy Freeman of Waynesville, 2 granddaughters; Julia Skinner and Sherri Razer, 7 great-grandchildren...
Mildred Saunders
Nov 19, 2007
Waynesville-Mildred Bahr Saunders, age 85, formerly of 173 Church Street, died on Monday, November 19, 2007 at Mountain Trace Nursing Home in Sylva. A native of Berks County, PA and former resident of Philadelphia, she was born on May 22, 1922, the daughter of the late Lawrence and Tamie Deysher Bahr. In addition to her parents, she...
Gordon Gregory
Nov 18, 2007
Canton - Gordon Dean Gregory, age 69, died Sunday, November 18, 2007, at Canton Christian Convalescent Center. He was a native of Macon County and the son of the late Joseph Edward and Ellie Wood Gregory. He was a member of Crestview Baptist Church. He is survived by four sisters, Edna Mae Norris of Greenville, SC, Inez...
Zelma Young
Nov 18, 2007
Zelma Sue Young, age 68, of Luther Rd., formerly of Hendersonville, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 18, 2007 at Pisgah Manor Nursing Home. She was native of Buncombe County and had resided there for the past 6 years. She was the daughter of the late Dennis Young who died in 1965 and Nell...
Eva Rich
Nov 18, 2007
Waynesville-Eva Mae Lee Rich, age 73, of 309 Hyatt Street, died on Sunday, November 18, 2007 at Memorial Mission Hospital after a lengthy illness. A native of McDowell County, she had lived in Haywood County for more than 70 years. She was the daughter of the late Luther and Rosa Robinson Lee and was also preceded in...
Bonnie Glance
Nov 17, 2007
Clyde - Bonnie Stevenson Glance, age 85, of 517 Glance Cove Road, died Saturday, November 17, 2007 at Haywood Regional Medical Center. She was a native and lifelong resident of Haywood County and was the daughter of the late James "Jimmy" and Flora Parton Stevenson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a...
Sewell Moore
Nov 16, 2007
Waynesville�Sewell Moore, age 81, died Friday, November 16, 2007 at his residence. He was a native and lifelong resident of Haywood County and was the son of the late Homer and Cora Mayfield Moore. He was also preceded in death by his wife Vivian who died in 1996. Sewell was employed by Dayco Corporation for 35 years....
Curtis Klebba
Nov 15, 2007
Maggie Valley-Curtis Joseph Klebba, age 52, died Thursday, November 15, 2007 at Mission Hospital. He was a native of Detroit, MI and was the son of the late Edmond and Helen Hudson Klebba and was also preceded in death by a daughter, Mellisa Mershon, who died in 1997. Curtis was owner of Cozy Corner Motel in Maggie...
Pauline Wiltse
Nov 15, 2007
Waynesville-Services for Pauline Cletus Wiltse, 99, of Waynesville, NC, formerly of Ft. Lauderdale, FL and Kokomo and Monticello, IN, will be held at Wells Funeral Home, 296 North Main Street in Waynesville. Friends may call from 12:30 until 2:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held in the chapel at 2:00 p.m. followed by graveside services at Green...
James Rubenacker
Nov 14, 2007
Maggie Valley-James "Jim" William Rubenacker, age 72, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Wednesday, November 14, 2007 at St. Joseph's Hospital. A native of Hamilton County, IL, he resided in the Chicago area and had lived in Haywood County for the past 20 years. He was the son of the late Andrew George and Christina...
Mary Williams
Nov 14, 2007
Mary Fox Williams, age 87, of Milk Sick Cove Road died Wednesday, November 14, 2007, at St. Josephs Hospital. She was a native of Yancey County and the daughter of the late William Madison and Amanda Metcalf Fox. She was preceded in death by her husband, Grayson Harmon Williams, Sr., who died in 1978. Surviving are two...
Mckinley Ledbetter
Nov 14, 2007
Canton - McKinley "Mack" Bryson Ledbetter, age 75, died Wednesday, November 14, 2007 at Haywood Regional Medical Center. He was a native and lifelong resident of Haywood County and a son of the late Jonathan P. and Allie Chambers Ledbetter. He was preceded in death by two brothers and one sister. Mack retired from the BASF Company...
Iris Scarborough
Nov 13, 2007
Clyde-Iris Chafin Scarborough, age 92, died on Tuesday, November 13, 2007 at Haywood Regional Medical Center. A native of Crawford, Georgia, she was the daughter of the late Thaddeus O. Chafin, Sr. and Bonnie Mae Hughes Chafin. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Larry H. Cagle; second husband, Steve...
Myrtle Smalley
Nov 13, 2007
Waynesville-Myrtle E. Smalley, age 92, died on Tuesday, November 13, 2007 at Haywood Lodge. A native and life-long resident of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Alexander and Callie Mae Pruett Calhoun. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Herbert H. Smalley; four sisters, Minnie Nuckolls, Kate...
Melissa Reece
Nov 12, 2007
Clyde-Melissa Dawn Gaddis Reece, age 37, of 90 William Drive, died on Monday, November 12, 2007 at Haywood Regional Medical Center. A native of Haywood County, she was the daughter of Floyd and Joyce Morrow Gaddis of Waynesville. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandfather, John S. Morrow; paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Garrett Gaddis;...
Alan Wyatt
Nov 11, 2007
Waynesville-Alan Kim Wyatt, age 53, died Sunday, November 11, 2007 at his residence after a long illness. He was a native of Haywood County and was the son of the late Cornelius A. "Neil" Wyatt. Kim graduated from Tuscola High School in 1972 and attended Western Carolina University. He was a mechanical craftsman with Dayco before joining...
Linda Brown
Nov 11, 2007
Linda Avery Brown, age 58, of Malibu Lane, died Sunday, November 11, 2007, at Haywood Regional Medical Center. She was a native of Abbeville, SC and the daughter of the late Wallace and Doris Simmons Avery. Linda loved playing games and working crossword puzzles in her spare time. She also had a special place in her heart...
Eva Arrington
Nov 9, 2007
Waynesville-Eva Edna McElrath Arrington, age 92, of Carl Arrington Road, died on Friday, November 9, 2007. A native of Haywood County, she was the daughter of Charlie and Hattie Ledford McElrath. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Carl Arrington, who died in 1990; a grandson, Gregory Arrington; one sister, Mindy...
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