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.
Stanley Kaminske
Aug 5, 2007
Waynesville, NC - Stanley Joseph Kaminske, age 71, of Hobe Sound, Florida and Waynesville, NC, died unexpectedly on Sunday, August 5. 2007, at his North Carolina residence. He is survived by his wife, Mary Lou; a son, James of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida; a daughter, Suzanne, of Mooresville, N.C.; two grandchildren, Ryan and Lauren Kaminske. Although a...
Betty Messer
Aug 3, 2007
Clyde-Betty Louise Williams Messer, age 67, died unexpectedly on Friday, August 03, 2007. A native of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late John and Christabell Gaddis Williams. She was also preceded in death by three sisters, Frances Townsend, Molly Williams and Marie Frady and three brothers, Jim Williams, Lloyd Williams and Bill Williams. She...
Marion Bridges
Aug 3, 2007
Waynesville-M.T. "Buster" Bridges, age 96, died Friday, August 3, 2007 at Memorial Mission Hospital. He was a native and lifelong resident of Haywood County and was the son of the late James Thomas and Sarah Miller Bridges. He was also preceded in death by two sisters, Mae Bridges and Elizabeth Albright and a brother, Henry Y. Bridges....
Jerome Hipps
Aug 3, 2007
Clyde- Jerome Reeves Hipps, age 78, died Friday, August 03, 2007 at Silver Bluff Nursing Home. He was a native and lifelong resident of Haywood County and a son of the late Jetter and Victoria Suttles Hipps. He was preceded in death by a brother, Earl Hipps. Reeves retired in 1994 from Champion International with 43 years...
James Moore
Aug 1, 2007
Waynesville-James Herman Moore, Sr., age 69, of 222 Southfork Road, died on Wednesday, August 1, 2007 at the VA Medical Center. A native of Calhoun County, Arkansas, and had resided in Haywood County for the past 17 years. He was the son of the late Roy Moore and Elizabeth "Lizzie" Laws. He was a US Army veteran,...
Arthur Shipman
Jul 31, 2007
Bethel - Arthur Hardin Shipman, age 87, died Tuesday, July 31, 2007 at his residence. He was a native and lifelong resident of Haywood County and a son of the late Mark LaFate and Julia Pressley Shipman. He was preceded in death by five sisters and three brothers. Arthur retired from Champion International with 35 years of...
Norcella Frady
Jul 31, 2007
Waynesville-Norcella Parris Frady, age 73, of West Asheville passed away peacefully on Monday, July 30, 2007 at Haywood Regional Medical Center. She was a native of Jackson County, and a life long resident of Haywood and Buncombe County. Mrs. Frady was the daughter of the late George Curtis and Margaret Elizabeth Bryson Parris. In addition to her...
Magalene Kisamore
Jul 29, 2007
Waynesville-Magalene Kisamore, age 74, died Sunday, July 29, 2007 at the Transylvania Community Hospital. She was a native of Haywood County having lived in Transylvania County since 1958 and was the daughter of the late Joe and Macy Caldwell Carver. She was a member of First United Methodist Church in Brevard, a former Girl Scout and 4-H...
Patricia Kochakian
Jul 28, 2007
Patricia Sims Kochakian, age 65, died Saturday, July 28, 2007. She was a native of Haywood County and the daughter of the late L. E. and Virginia Nelson Sims. She is survived by two daughters, Carolyn K. Neal and Teresa K. Vordemier; two sisters, Maxine Sims Reese and Frances Sims Sherlin both of Candler; and four grandchildren....
Nevaeh Conard
Jul 27, 2007
Waynesville-Nevaeh Joyce and Natalie Gail Conard, infant daughters of Heidi Christine Constante and Robert Lee Conard went to be with the angels Friday, July 27, 2007. In addition to their parents, they are survived by two brothers, Zachary Ryan Davis and Xavier Evan Conard; a sister, Margie Faith Crowe; maternal grandparents, John and Wanda Constante; maternal great-grandmother,...
Woodson Birthright
Jul 27, 2007
Clyde, NC-Woodson Adams Birthright, infant son of Dr. Brian H. and Kate Graves Birthright, went to be with Jesus on Friday, July 27, 2007.<br><br>Woodson is survived, in addition to his parents, by a brother, Whitford Randall Birthright; maternal grandmother, Ann Mazenko and her husband, Michael, of Gulf Breeze, FL; maternal grandfather, Bill Graves and his wife Lynette...
Gladys Hipps
Jul 27, 2007
Gladys Hipps, age 77, of the Beaverdam Community died unexpectedly Friday, July 27, 2007, at her residence. She was a native and lifelong resident of Haywood County and the daughter late Willie Z. and Inis Worley Mann. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Neal Bennett Hipps who died in 1979 and three sons, David...
Martin Bramlett
Jul 26, 2007
Martin Vaughn Bramlett, age 82, of 868 Mulberry Street died Thursday, July 26, 2007, at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center in Winston Salem. He was a native of Haywood County and the son of the late Vaughn and Annie Best Bramlett. He was also preceded in death by a daughter, Julia Carol Bramlett Jones, who died...
Jacqueline Robinson
Jul 26, 2007
"Jackie" Robinson, age 85, of 28 Garrett Drive died Thursday, July 26, 2007, at Memorial Mission Hospital. She was a native and lifelong resident of Haywood County and the daughter of the late W. T. and Maude Clark. She was preceded in death by her husband, McKinley Robinson who died in 1996 and a sister, Thomasine Scarboro...
Diane Pressley
Jul 25, 2007
Panther Creek-Diane Arrington Pressley, age 55, of Amos Arrington Road, died Wednesday, July 25, 2007 at her residence. A native of Haywood County, she was the daughter of D. B. Arrington of Panther Creek and the late Mrs. Bobbie Messer Arrington, who died in 2003. She was a devoted mother and mamaw. Even though Diane had a...
Ben Hannah
Jul 25, 2007
Ben Henry Hannah, age 87, of Newfound Road, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 25, 2007. He was a native of Haywood County and the son of the late Henry and Willie Hannah. Ben retired from Champion International after 39 years of service where he was a forklift operator. Ben was a member of Mountain View Church...
Bradley Davis
Jul 24, 2007
Asheville-Bradley William Davis, age 26, 45 East View Court, died on Tuesday, July 24, 2007. A native of Buncombe County, he was the son of Robert W. Davis and Brenda Waddell Johnson. He was a carpenter and was employed by W.B.I. Construction. Brad loved his motorcycle. He is survived by his father, Robert W. Davis of Asheville...
Dewey Burress
Jul 23, 2007
Lake Junaluska-Dewey Edward Burress, age 67, of 19 Ruby Park, died on Monday, July 23, 2007 at his residence. A native and life long resident of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Robert and Willie Mae Cope Burress. He was also preceded in death by one brother, Michael Burress. Dewey was employed with Haywood...
Edith Howell
Jul 23, 2007
Edith McCracken Howell, age 86, died Monday, July 23, 2007, at her residence. She was a lifelong resident of Haywood County and the daughter of the late Jarvis and Vera Kinsland McCracken. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Elsie McCracken. She was a very active member of Sunny Point Baptist Church where she was...
Angelene Moody
Jul 21, 2007
Angelene Amanda Moody, age 77, died Saturday, July 21, 2007, at Silver Bluff Nursing Home. She was a native of Franklin and was preceded in death by her husband, Jerry Moody who died in 2000 and a brother, Howard Trull. Angelene loved working in her garden. She had a passion for growing orchids and roses. She is...
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