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.

Blanche Brown

Blanche Brown

Jan 19, 2007

Waynesville-Blanche Elizabeth King Brown, age 93, formerly of Hospital Drive died on Friday, January 19, 2007 at the Brian Center. A native of Buncombe County, she was the daughter of the late Ed and Gertrude Aldridge King. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Frank I. Brown, who died in 1983;...

Tracy Mehaffey

Tracy Mehaffey

Jan 18, 2007

Waynesville-Tracy Selena Mehaffey, age 42, of the Saunook Community passed away suddenly on Thursday, January 18, 2007 at her residence. A native and life-long resident of Haywood County, she was the daughter Clyde and Mabel Downs Mehaffey. Tracy was a loving mother, daughter, and sister. She loved her family with all of her heart. She will greatly...

Ruby Burnette

Ruby Burnette

Jan 17, 2007

Waynesville-Ruby Mae Burnette, age 71, of 415 Underwood Cove Road, passed away on Wednesday, January 17, 2007 at her residence. A native of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Vinnie Mull Conard. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, David Ransone Burnette, who died in 2002;...

Ericka Gaddy

Ericka Gaddy

Jan 16, 2007

Ericka Cook Gaddy, age 34, of the Beaverdam Community in Canton died unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 16, 2007 at Georgetown University Medical Center in Washington, D.C. She was a lifelong resident of Haywood County and the daughter of Phil and Patsy Rickman Cook of Canton. She was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Finley and Novella...

Thelma Nash

Thelma Nash

Jan 15, 2007

Maggie Valley, NC-Thelma E. Nash, age 86, of Maggie Valley and Marathon, FL passed peacefully on Monday, January 15, 2007. She is survived by her loving husband of 66 years, Walter "Ed" Nash; her three children and their spouses, Douglas and Diane Nash, Daniel and Diane B. Nash, and Darlene and Ron Ebanks; her grandchildren and their...

Ruth Owenby

Ruth Owenby

Jan 15, 2007

Canton- Ruth Ann Owenby - age 67, of Abbott Road died Monday, January 15, 2007 at Memorial Mission Hospital. She was a native of Buncombe County but had resided in Haywood County for a number of years. She was a daughter of Grace Estelle Foster Messer and the late John Troy Messer. Ruth was preceded in death...

Bessie Miller

Bessie Miller

Jan 14, 2007

Waynesville-Bessie A. Miller, age 89, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 14, 2007 at her residence. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Samuel B. and Lucy Brooks Arrington. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband of 71 years,...

Eugene Rouser

Eugene Rouser

Jan 14, 2007

Maggie Valley-Eugene "Gene" Carmichael Rouser, age 79, passed away Sunday, January 14, 2007 surrounded by love. A native of Knoxville, Tennessee, he lived most of his life in Haywood County. Gene was co-owner of The Insurance Center of Waynesville and was a member of First United Methodist Church of Waynesville. Throughout his life, Gene was the manager...

Anna Torda

Anna Torda

Jan 14, 2007

Waynesville, NC-Anna Lavan Torda, age 94, formerly of Jacksonville, FL, died on January 14, 2007 at the Brian Center. A native of Jacksonville, FL, she had lived in Haywood County for the past 11 years. She was the daughter of the late William and Wilhemina Siebert Sharpe. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death...

Joseph Curcio

Joseph Curcio

Jan 13, 2007

Waynesville-Joseph Curcio, age 87, died Saturday, January 13, 2007 at Haywood Regional Medical Center. A native of Gloucester County, New Jersey, he was the son of the late Antonio and Margaret Austina Curcio. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Anthony and Michael Curcio. He was employed by the U.S. Postal Service as a letter...

Hazel Parker

Hazel Parker

Jan 13, 2007

Canton-Hazel Parker, age 87, died Saturday, January 13, 2007 at Haywood Regional Medical Center. A native of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Lon and Blane Reece Rogers and wife of the late Willie Frank Parker, who died in July, 1996. She is also preceded in death by a son, Wayne Parker who died...

Frank Clontz

Frank Clontz

Jan 13, 2007

Frank J. Clontz, age 85, died Saturday, January 13, 2007 at his home in Canton. He was the son of the late Otis J. and Maude Nelson Clontz. He was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Virginia Shepard Clontz and his brother E. Nelson Clontz. Mr. Clontz retired from Champion International Corporation in 1983,...

Judy Young

Judy Young

Jan 12, 2007

Canton - Judy Rector Young, age 82, died Friday, January 12, 2007 in Hickory. She was the daughter of the late John B. and Bertha Thomason Rector. She was preceded in death by her husband Robert Vance Young, who died in 1979; four sisters, Margaret Parrott, Evelyn Clark, Sue Hunter and Francis Johnson; and three brothers, Lock...

Dr. Enloe

Dr. Enloe

Jan 9, 2007

Waynesville-Dr. Frank Robert Enloe, age 72, died on Tuesday, January 9, 2007 at 477 Woodland Drive. A native of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Hamilton H. and Elizabeth Boyd Enloe. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Jack Enloe, who died in 1977. He was a US...

Salma Hill

Salma Hill

Jan 8, 2007

Clyde-Salma "Sam" McCracken Hill, age 92, of the Crabtree Community, died on Monday, January 08, 2007at his residence. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, he was the son of the Charles Lafayette and Lillie McCracken Hill. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by eight sisters, Grace Giles, Essie Best, Mattie Medford,...

Weldon Brooks

Weldon Brooks

Jan 8, 2007

Weldon Francis "Bud" Brooks, age 78, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, January 8, 2007. He was a native and lifelong resident of Haywood County and the son of the late Fletcher O'Brian and Mary Esther Hyde Brooks. He retired from Champion International with 38 years of service and was a member...

Helen Smith

Helen Smith

Jan 6, 2007

Clyde-Helen Smith, age 78, of the Crabtree Community, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 4, 2007 at Haywood Regional Medical Center. A native of Buncombe County, she was the daughter of the late Roy L. and Zella Miller Brown and was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, J.D. Smith, who died...

Reva Swann

Reva Swann

Jan 6, 2007

Reva Glance Swann - age 79 of Mt. Olive, Alabama went to be with our sweet Lord on Saturday, January 6, 2007. She was a most caring and loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. Her inner light shone with a brilliance that enveloped everyone who knew her. The torch has now been passed to each of us...

Nell Buchanan

Nell Buchanan

Jan 5, 2007

Nell Ledford Buchanan, age 88, of Dogwood Road died Friday, January 5, 2007, at Pisgah Manor Nursing Home. She was a native of Erwin, TN and had resided in Buncombe County since 1949. She was the daughter of the late Zeb and Rose Anne Wilson Ledford. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ora Arthur Buchanan...

Rena Trull

Rena Trull

Jan 4, 2007

Rena Harding Trull, age 70, of Old Henson Cove Road died Thursday, January 4, 2007, at Memorial Mission Hospital. She was a native of Martin, TN and the daughter of the late William Hobson and Beatrice Tansil Harding. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Howard Trull who died in December, 2006 and two brothers,...

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