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.
William Russell
Oct 14, 2006
Waynesville-William Edwin Russell, age 79, of 850 East Street died unexpectedly Saturday, October 14, 2006. A native and resident of Haywood County most of his life, Ed was the son of the late Oliver Duke Russell and Virginia Ferguson Russell. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his stepmother, Loretta Mackey Russell....
Donald Denman
Oct 12, 2006
Waynesville-Donald William Denman died peacefully at his home on October 12, 2006. Don was a man of integrity and compassion whose directness and keen interest in people brought him wonderful friendships in North Carolina and around the world. Don and his wife, Leslie, are known in Waynesville as the Mom and Pop of Rahama Kennel, where Don...
Opal Crawford
Oct 12, 2006
Asheville-Opal Bryson Crawford, age 95, died on Thursday, October 12, 2006 at NC Baptist Retirement Home.<br><br>A native of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Harley and Fannie Caldwell Bryson and was also preceded in death by her husband of 76 years, Frank James Crawford, who died in March 2006; a son, Edward Crawford and...
Pearl Carswell
Oct 11, 2006
Canton- Pearl Duckett Carswell- age 100 of the Thickety community died Wednesday, October 11, 2006 at Autumn Care of Waynesville. She was a native and life-long resident of Haywood County and a daughter of the late James Robert and Lola Hill Duckett. She was preceded in death by her husband, M.T. "Bud" Carswell who died in 1968;...
Lela Mull
Oct 9, 2006
Waynesville-Lela Mae Rathbone Mull, age 83, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 9, 2006 at her residence. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Lura Mae Parton Rathbone. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Charlie Mull, who died in 1995. She was a member...
Goldia Smathers
Oct 8, 2006
Waynesville-Goldia Bryson Smathers, beloved wife of Roy Smathers, went to meet her Heavenly Father on Sunday, October 8, 2006 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Glenville, NC on November 7, 1932 and lived most of her life in Haywood County. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ralph and Ethel Bryson, and...
James Galloway
Oct 7, 2006
Waynesville-James Dale Galloway, age 74, of 1248 Ratcliffe Cove Road, died on Saturday, October 7, 2006 at his residence after a brief illness. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Mark Levi and Esther Davis Galloway and was also preceded in death by an infant daughter, Christine Anne Galloway,...
Geneva Basalyga
Oct 7, 2006
Canton- Geneva Massie Basalyga- age 76 died October 7, 2006 at her residence in Coral Gables, FL. Never tell a Massie sister what to do. If she were to follow your advice it's only because she already was going that direction. Rude? Never. But each has a solid and quiet knowledge that she has the intelligence and...
Marlene Clark
Oct 7, 2006
Waynesville- Marlene Lois Clark, age 72, of 104 Chestnut Wood Drive, went to Heaven to be with her Lord on Saturday, October 7, 2006. She was born to G. Henry and Pearl Garrison Clark in the Williamsdale community of Hamilton, Ohio and lived there until she moved to Waynesville in 2000 to share in the care giving...
Irene Keener
Oct 5, 2006
Canton- Irene Ward Keener- age 90 formerly of Plott Farm Circle, died Thursday, October 05, 2006 at Silver Bluff Nursing Home. She was a native of Henderson County but had resided in Haywood County for most of her life. She was a daughter of the late L.J. and Inez Case Ward and the wife of the late...
Samuel Setzer
Oct 4, 2006
Waynesville-Samuel Marcus Setzer, age 76, died on Wednesday, October 4, 2006 at the Brian Center. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Jacob Verlin and Ida Mae Knight Setzer. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Glenn, Dillard, and Willard Setzer; and one sister, Wilda Rathbone. He was...
Hiram Green
Oct 3, 2006
Waynesville-Hiram Leonard Green, age 80, of 214 Log Cabin Road, died on Tuesday, October 03, 2006 at Memorial Mission Hospital. A native and life long resident of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Joe H. and Emmaline Wyatt Green. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by five brothers, Joseph Verlin,...
Charles Steppleton
Oct 2, 2006
Charles Cassius Steppleton, age 81, died Monday, October 2, 2006, at Silver Bluff Nursing Home. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Campton and Bonnie Mae Jamison Steppleton. He was preceded in death by a brother, James Woodrow Steppleton and a nephew, James Larry Steppleton. He was a member...
Mildred Brock
Sep 29, 2006
Waynesville - Mildred Dean Brock, age 75, of 304 Springview Drive, died Friday, September 29, 2006 at Haywood Regional Medical Center. A native of Macon County, she was the daughter of the late Fred and Alice West Morrison. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Reverend Jarvis B. Brock who died July 31, 1995 and...
Margaret Garrett
Sep 29, 2006
Waynesville - Margaret Hope Kinsland Garrett, age 68, of 67 Laurel Circle, went home to be with her Savior Friday, September 29, 2006, at her residence. Mrs. Garrett was the daughter of the late Gordon Luther Kinsland , Sr. and Myrtle Kinsland McCracken. She was the wife of the late Frederick Hampton Garrett who died in December...
Evelyn Connally
Sep 28, 2006
Waynesville- Evelyn M. Connally, age 85, of 119 Nancy Lane died Thursday, September 28, 2006 at Pisgah Manor nursing home. A native of Winston Salem, NC, she lived in Haywood County for the past 13 years prior to living in Clearwater FL. She was the daughter of the late Luther and Nancy West Moore and the wife...
Reece Holt
Sep 28, 2006
Spring Creek- Reece Holt, age 89, of 15841 Highway 209, died Thursday, September 28, 2006 at the Brian Center. A native of Madison County, he was the son of the late Robert E. and Nellie Brown Holt. In addition to his parents, four brothers, and two sisters also preceded Mr. Holt in death. He is survived by...
Raymond Lozaw
Sep 28, 2006
Maggie Valley--Raymond Lozaw, age 78, o f Maggie Valley passed away on Monday, September 25, 2006 at Haywood Regional Medical Center. A native of Morris Co, NJ he was a prior resident of Burlington, NC. He was the son of the late Wallace and Eleanor Margaret Beach Lozaw and was also preceded in death by one brother,...
Raymond Lozaw
Sep 25, 2006
Maggie Valley--Raymond Lozaw, age 78, o f Maggie Valley passed away on Monday, September 25, 2006 at Haywood Regional Medical Center. A native of Morris Co, NJ he was a prior resident of Burlington, NC. He was the son of the late Wallace and Eleanor Margaret Beach Lozaw and was also preceded in death by one brother,...
Harold Higgins
Sep 25, 2006
Clyde- Harold Sidney Higgins- age 86 died Monday, September 25, 2006 at Haywood Regional Medical Center after a brave battle with cancer. He was a native of Hartford, Vermont where he spent most of his life, retiring to Clyde 11 years ago. He was a Corporal in the United States Army and a veteran of World War...
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