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.
Lucy Smith
Jan 20, 2007
Lucy Ann Smith, age 65, of Canton, died Saturday, January 20, 2007, at the John F. Keever, Jr. Solace Center. She was a native of Haywood County and the daughter of the late James and Delitha Franklin Russell. She was also preceded in death by five brothers and two sisters. Lucy had two passions: camping and eating...
Lois Parrish
Jan 19, 2007
Lois Orgastine Thompson Parrish- age 88 of 87 Prospect Street, died Friday, January 19, 2007 at Canton Christian Convalescent Center. She was born February 26, 1918 in Haywood County to the late Hezekiah and Mae Underwood Thompson. Lois' mother died when she was eighteen months old and was raised by her Dad and her late grandmother, Anna...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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