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.
Thomas Stevenson
Jan 26, 2006
Thomas Reed Stevenson, age 79, passed peacefully on Thursday, January 26, 2006 at the John F. Keever Solace Center in Asheville. He was a native and lifelong resident of Haywood County and the son of the late, T. Don and Oda Reed Stevenson. He was a graduate of Bethel High School and continued his education through N.C....
Oliver Allen
Jan 26, 2006
Waynesville-Oliver Henry Allen, age 76, passed away on Thursday, January 26, 2006 at Memorial Mission Hospital. A native of Macon County, he was the son of the late Drury Arthur Allen and Nola Byrd Allen and he was preceded in death by a brother, Lee. He was a member of Cowee Baptist Church and was employed by...
Darrell Burnette
Jan 26, 2006
DARRELL "MOUNTAIN MAN" BURNETTE Waynesville-Darrell Keith Burnette, age 43, of 415 Underwood Road, passed away on Thursday, January 26, 2006 at Haywood Regional Medical Center. A native of Haywood County, he was the son of Ruby Conard Burnette and the late David Ransome Burnette. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Shelby Jean Carroll and...
Nancy Broome
Jan 25, 2006
Waynesville-Nancy Jane Frady Broome, age 61, of 51 Mac's Lane, passed away on Thursday, January 26, 2006 at Mountain Area Hospice. A native of Haywood County, she was the daughter of Sue Clark Frady Keziah and the late Bill Frady. She enjoyed crafts and gardening and was a member of Barbersville Baptist Church. In addition to her...
Timothy Creasman
Jan 23, 2006
Waynesville-Timothy Earl "Moe" Creasman, age 46, of 49 Explorer Drive, passed away on Monday, January 23, 2006 at his residence. A native of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Earl and Helen Johnson Creasman. He is survived by two sisters, Robin Ensminger and her husband, Steve, of Morristown, TN and Christy Creasman of Waynesville;...
Richard Lee
Jan 23, 2006
Canton - Richard Edward Lee, 69, of 399 Howards Hollow Road, passed away on January 23, 2006 at his home. A native of Haywood County, son of the late Johnny Andrew and Doshie Hawkins Lee. He is preceded in death by one daughter, Sandra Price, and one son, Kenneth Lee. He was a retired lineman for CP...
Claude Pless, Jr.
Jan 21, 2006
Claude Lee Pless, Jr., age 80, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 21, 2006 following an extended illness. He was a native of Haywood County and after working on many projects throughout the country, he came back to reside in Haywood County in 2000. He was the son of the late Claude Lee...
Ray Johnson
Jan 21, 2006
Ray Johnson, age 71, of 3 Boydston Street passed away Saturday, January 21, 2006 at St. Joseph's Hospital. He was a native and lifelong resident of Haywood County and the son of the late Walter and Lois Mathews Johnson. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Richard and Harry Johnson and a sister, Katherine Burch....
Sheila Henry
Jan 20, 2006
Waynesville-Sheila Ballance Henry, 60, passed away on Friday, January 20, 2006. Although born in Maryville, TN, Sheila was a lifelong resident of Haywood County. She was an entrepreneur and focused her talents as a professional beauty consultant. Her most recent accomplishment was founding Personal MAGIC, a non-profit organization which helps people of all backgrounds reach their full...
Nellie Blalock
Jan 20, 2006
Nellie Worley Blalock, age 85, of Pisgah Drive passed away on Friday, January 20, 2006 at Haywood Regional Medical Center. She was a native and lifelong resident of Haywood County and the daughter of the late Ira Augustus and Annie Mae Wilson Worley. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Cumy Robinson and three brothers,...
Hazel Chapman
Jan 19, 2006
Canton- Hazel Rogers Chapman - age 88 of the North Canton Road died Thursday, January 19, 2006 at the Brian Center. She was a native and lifelong resident of Haywood County and a daughter of the late Robert French and Bly McCracken Rogers. Mrs. Chapman was preceded in death by her husband, Jack W. Chapman, who died...
Thomas Mann
Jan 19, 2006
Thomas "Tom" Worrick Mann, age 95, peacefully passed away Thursday, January 19, 2006 at Silver Bluff Nursing Home. He was a native and lifelong resident of Haywood County and the son of the late Jodie B. and Daisy Robinson Mann. He was preceded in death by his wife of 67 years, Edith Clark Mann, who died in...
Harry Mcleod
Jan 18, 2006
Maggie Valley-Harry "Ed" McLeod, age 62, a retired Chief Warrant Officer, Army aviator and Senior Computer Systems Analyst of the City of Savannah, GA, died of cancer on January 18th at his home in Maggie Valley, NC. He was born in Norfolk, VA, October 1, 1943, the son of Doris Bennett McLeod and the late Harry Beldon...
Geneva Medford
Jan 18, 2006
Waynesville-Geneva Burr Smith Medford, age 90, of 1306 Allens Creek Road, passed away on Wednesday, January 18, 2006 at Haywood Regional Medical Center. A native of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Rowe and Dolly Green Smith. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by two sisters, Mary Lou Mims...
Reverend Rhinehart, Jr.
Jan 18, 2006
Waynesville-John Berry "J.B." Rhinehart, Jr., age 72, of 32 Ashridge Drive, passed away on Wednesday, January 18, 2006 at his residence. A native of Haywood County, he was the son of Loretta Griffin Rhinehart of Waynesville and the late John Berry Rhinehart, Sr. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by three sisters, Edna...
Rosa Lankford
Jan 17, 2006
Rosa Lear Stamey Ison Lankford peacefully slipped away to be with Jesus, January 17, 2006 at the Brian Center of Waynesville following a period of declining health. She was born in Ellijay, GA on April 12, 1914 to the late Lee Stamey and Armer Duckworth Stamey. She had lived several years in Clay County before moving to...
Phyllis Medford
Jan 17, 2006
Waynesville-Phyllis Morrow Medford, age 73, of 67 Loving Way, passed away on Tuesday, January 17, 2006 at Canton Christian Convalescent Center. A native of Haywood County, she was the daughter of Vinson A. and Grace McElroy Morrow. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by a brother, Milton L. Morrow. She loved to...
Roger Rathbone
Jan 15, 2006
Clyde-Roger "Mountain Man" Rathbone, 55, of 239 Rathbone Loop, passed away on Sunday, January 15, 2006 at Haywood Regional Medical Center. A native of Haywood County, and the son of Edna Haynes Rathbone and the late Gaither Rathbone. He was a self-employed logger. He was a member of Lower Fines Creek United Methodist Church, and a member...
Lester Eavenson
Jan 15, 2006
Waynesville-Lester Holcomb Eavenson, age 88, of 365 Golf Course Road, passed away on Sunday, January 15, 2006 at the Brian Center. A native of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Holcomb and Addie Arrington Eavenson. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Jim and Tom Eavenson and two sisters, Emma Bialeck and...
Carolyn "Grunna"
Jan 14, 2006
Waynesville-Carolyn Dee Beasley Sutton, 60, of 224 Yates Cove Road, passed away on Saturday, January 14, 2006 at her home. A native of Haywood County, daughter of Irene Inman Beasley, of Waynesville, and the late Robert Graham Beasley. In addition to her father, she is also preceded in death by one sister, Catherine Smith; two brothers, Buddy...
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