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.
Roena Smith
Aug 24, 2007
Waynesville-Roena "Doe" Mae Smith, age 74, of Edwards Street died Friday, August 24, 2007 at her home. She was a native of Haywood County and was the daughter of the late Robert and Sarah Lanning Mathis. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Jack Smith, who died in 1984; a daughter, Jackie Sue Smith, a...
Carrie Harkins
Aug 24, 2007
Wilson, NC - Carrie Franklin Harkins, age 94, died Friday, August 24, 2007 at Wilson Medical Center. She was a native of Jackson County but lived in Buncombe County for 57 years prior to moving to Wilson, NC. She was a daughter of the late Elias David and Virginia Hoyle Franklin and was preceded in death by...
Joel Henderson
Aug 23, 2007
Canton - Joel B. "Barney" Henderson, age 58, died Thursday, August 23, 2007 at Haywood Regional Medical Center. He was a native of Haywood County and had lived most of his life there. He was preceded in death by his parents, Burl and Frances Fish Henderson; three sisters, Kay Anderson, Judy Smith, and Becky Surrett. Joel was...
Albert James
Aug 22, 2007
Waynesville-Albert Huber James, age 77, died on Wednesday, August 22, 2007. A native of Norfolk, Virginia, he was the son of William Thomas and Ruth Huber James. He was also preceded in death by his daughter, Maria Ruthann James and a sister, Dorcas Bazemore. He was a US Army veteran and served during the Korean Conflict. He...
Felix Mease
Aug 21, 2007
Felix Howell Mease, age 74, of Pisgah Drive passed from this life on August 21, 2007, at the John F. Keever, Jr. Solace Center. He was a native and lifelong resident of Haywood County and the son of the late Ray and Vera Howell Mease. Felix graduated from Bethel High School in 1951. He then joined the...
Ruby Best
Aug 19, 2007
Waynesville-Ruby Clark Best, age 70, of the Fines Creek Community, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 19, 2007. A native of Powhatan County, Virginia, she had lived in Haywood County for the past 40 years. She was the daughter of the late Andy and Launa Nester Clark. She was also preceded in death by...
Glenn Parker
Aug 19, 2007
Canton - Glenn Pegram Parker, age 75, of the Beaverdam Community, died Sunday, August 19, 2007 at his residence. He was a native and lifelong resident of Haywood County and a son of the late Willie and Demie Parham Parker. He was preceded in death by one sister, Blanche Clontz and one daughter, Loretta Gail Parker, who...
Homer Messer
Aug 15, 2007
Homer D. Thomas "Tommy " Messer, age 59, of Troy Court went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, August 15, 2007 at the VA Medical Center. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, he was the son of the late James Harrison, Sr. and Printha Johnson Messer. In addition to his parents, he was preceded...
Fannie Wilson
Aug 13, 2007
Fannie Willis Wilson, age 92, died Monday, August 13, 2007, at Haywood Regional Medical Center. She was a native and lifelong resident of Haywood County and the daughter of the late Johnny W. and Addie Medford Willis. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Woodrow Wilson; three brothers, Troy, Mark, and Ray Willis; and three...
Ruth Ball
Aug 12, 2007
Canton - Ruth Free Ball, age 84, of Max Thompson Road, died Sunday, August 12, 2007 at Haywood Regional Medical Center. She was a native and lifelong resident of Haywood County and a daughter of the late Esau and Cora Williams Free. She was a homemaker and a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church for more than...
Stuart Cagle
Aug 12, 2007
Stuart Michael Cagle, age 36, of 64 Stanley Drive in the Bethel Community, died Sunday, August 12, 2007 at Haywood Regional Medical Center. He was a native of Haywood County and was preceded in death by two brothers, Stephen Wayne Cagle, who died in 1989, and Stanley Allen Cagle, who died in 1984; and a niece Emily...
John Marks
Aug 12, 2007
Waynesville-John Joseph Marks, age 73, of Waynesville and St. Petersburg, Florida, died on August 12, 2007 at Haywood Regional Medical Center. A native and resident of North Haven, CT, he had lived in Florida and North Carolina in his later years. He was the son of the late John and Frieda Hock Marks. John was a self-employed...
Walter Leming
Aug 11, 2007
Candler-Walter Gilbert Leming, age 79, died at home on Saturday, August 11, 2007, after a brief illness. Born June 9, 1928 in Haywood County, he was a son of the late Rufus and Mabel Edwards Leming. Walter was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Barbara Curtis Leming and his daughter, Linda Louise Leming. Walter was a...
Hazel Passmore
Aug 11, 2007
Hazel Cole Passmore, age 96, formerly of Allen Street, died Saturday, August 11, 2007 at Haywood Lodge and Retirement Center. She was a native of Macon County and lived most of her life in Haywood County. She was the daughter of the late John and Ella Mae Willis Cole and was preceded in death by her husband,...
Earl Huffman
Aug 11, 2007
Waynesville-Earl David Huffman, age 65, died Saturday, August 11, 2007 at Harris Regional Hospital. A native of Haywood County, he had lived much of his life in Virginia. He was the son of Elizabeth McGinnis and the late Zilla Rosvelt Huffman. He was also preceded in death by two sisters, Bonnie Trembulis and Carolyn Chambers. He was...
Paul Taylor
Aug 11, 2007
Paul Martin Taylor, age 78, of Old US Hwy 19-23, died Saturday, August 11, 2007 at John F. Keever Solace Center. He was a native and lifelong resident of Buncombe County and was the son of the late Martin and Verna Frady Taylor. He was preceded in death by his wife, Helen Allen Taylor, who died in...
Melton Harbin
Aug 10, 2007
Mel Harbin has completed his earthly pilgrimage and has entered triumphantly that realm that God has prepared for those who love Him on August 10, 2007 in Waynesville, NC at the age of 86. Mel grew up in North Georgia, the last of eleven children born to the late Thomas Richard Harbin and Nancy Emma Harbin. He...
Frances Sanderson
Aug 9, 2007
Waynesville-Frances Auberry Sanderson, 83, died Thursday, August 9, 2007. She fought a courageous and commendable battle with cancer for several years. She was a native of Hayesville, NC and was preceded in death by her husband, James Sanderson; an infant son, Jerry Allen Sanderson; her parents, Andrew and Lillie Hampton Auberry; and her brother, Horace Auberry. She...
Paul Holland
Aug 9, 2007
Paul Holland, age 90, died Thursday, August 9, 2007, following a brief illness. He was a native of Wyoming but moved to North Carolina at an early age. He was the son of the late Talmadge Holland and Olive "Ollie" Nicholson Holland Lowe. He was also preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Barbara Ann...
Marlene Parker
Aug 7, 2007
Candler - Marlene Parker, age 58, died Tuesday, August 07, 2007 at Britthaven Nursing Home of Franklin after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease. She was a native of Haywood County but had resided in Buncombe County for most of her life. She was a daughter of the late William and Evelyn Reece Hampton and was an...
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