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.
Ronald Autrey
Mar 18, 2006
Waynesville-Ronnie Autrey, 42, of 641 East Street, died unexpectedly on Saturday, March 18, 2006. A native of Yancey County, he has been a resident of Haywood County for 35 years. He is the son of James "Moe Bandy" and Shelia Bodford Autrey. He is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Walter and Dorothy Autrey and maternal...
Jean Morgan
Mar 18, 2006
Geneviev "Jean" Henderson Morgan, age 73, of 106 Walnut Ridge died Saturday, March 18, 2006 at her residence. She was a native of Haywood County and the daughter of the late R. T. and Celia Shipman Henderson. She was preceded in death by her husband, Calvin Morgan, who died in 1986; two sisters, Doris Clark and Margaret...
Richard Jones, Jr.
Mar 17, 2006
Waynesville-Richard O. "Dick" Jones, Jr., age 66, of 236 Precious Metal Drive, died on March 17, 2006 at his residence. A native of Haywood County, he was the son of Richard O. and Martha Caldwell Jones. He was a retired construction supervisor with Duke Power and retired in 1994 with 27 years service. He enjoyed horseback riding,...
Esther Pendergast
Mar 16, 2006
Esther Slocomb Pendergast, age 79, died Thursday, March 16, 2006 at Autumn Care Nursing Home. She was a native of Billerica, MA and had resided in Haywood County since 1984 and was the daughter of the late Caleb E. and Maude Burnham Slocomb. She was preceded in death by her husband, James E. Pendergast, who died in...
Bonnie Wood
Mar 16, 2006
Waynesville-Bonnie Messer Wood, age 71, of the Hemphill Community, died on Thursday, March 16, 2006 at the Solace Center of Asheville. A native and life-long resident of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Jim and Printha Ann Johnson Messer. She was also preceded in death by her husband, George B. Wood, Sr. who died...
Grace Sizemore
Mar 14, 2006
Grace Jeanette Sizemore, age 43, of 26 Allens Street died Tuesday, March 14, 2006 at Haywood Regional Medical Center. She was a native and lifelong resident of Haywood County. She was preceded in death by her PaPaw, Leonard Sizemore, and a father-in-law, Ansel Smathers. Grace was a fun loving and would go out of her way for...
Frank Taylor
Mar 14, 2006
Frank Taylor, age 80, of 10 Sheppard Street died Tuesday, March 14, 2006 at VA Nursing Home in Asheville. He was a native of Buncombe County and was the son of the late William Aldon and Nora Ellen Jackson Taylor. He was preceded in death by his wife, Nell Towe Taylor who died in 1995 and 11...
Laura Simmonds
Mar 13, 2006
Waynesville-Laura Simmonds, age 79, of Killian Street, died on Monday, March 13, 2006 at her residence. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Henry Ralph and Julia Ann SmithWinchester and was also preceded in death by one sister, Nancy Dills, and two brothers, Ben and Edward Winchester. She was...
Doris Turner
Mar 12, 2006
Waynesville- Doris Schuster Turner age 82 died Sunday, March 12, 2006 at Canton Christian Convalescent Center. She was a daughter of the late Frank C. and Mabelle Sprague Schuster. She was a retired secretary having worked with several companies. She is survived by her loving husband of 22 years, Lane Leroy Turner and many friends here in...
Folsom Messer
Mar 11, 2006
Waynesville-Folsom Leatherwood Messer, 96, formerly of the Crabtree Community, died on Saturday, March 11, 2006 at Autumn Care Nursing Home. A native of Haywood County, daughter of the late L.B. and Leona Caldwell Leatherwood. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Messer who died in 1999; one daughter, Jackie Sue Rogers, one brother, Hugh Leatherwood...
Frank Crawford
Mar 8, 2006
Asheville-Frank James Crawford, age 97, died on Wednesday, March 08, 2006 at NC Baptist Retirement Home.<br><br>A native of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Harley and Annie Messer Crawford. He was also preceded in death by his son, Edward, and wife, Jerry, of Maitland, FL and six brothers, Jerry, Wiley, Hugh, Horace, Howell, and...
Norman Donahue
Mar 7, 2006
Waynesville-Norman F. Donahue, 80, of Waynesville, died on Tuesday, March 7, 2006 at Autumn Care Nursing Home after an extended illness. He was born in Youngstown, Ohio in 1925 to Samuel and Mabel Donahue. He served in the United States Navy during World War II and was awarded the American Theater Ribbon, the Victory Medal, the Pacific...
Charles Mccall
Mar 7, 2006
Waynesville-Charles Bryant McCall, age 82, of 1004 Brown Avenue, died on Tuesday, March 7, 2006 at Haywood Regional Medical Center. A native of Jackson County, he was the son of the late George and Eller McCall. He was a US Navy veteran of World War II. He was division manager of the Plastic Division of Dayco Corporation...
Oberia Crawford
Mar 7, 2006
Canton- Oberia Burrell Crawford - age 90 died Tuesday, March 07, 2006 at Canton Christian Convalescent Center. She was a native of Haywood County and had lived here most of her life. She was a daughter of the late Sydney Ellis and Lelia Frady Burrell. Mrs. Crawford was preceded in death by her husband, William Taft Crawford...
Love Coman, Jr.
Mar 7, 2006
Canton- Love Armstrong "L.A." Coman, Jr. - age 80 died Tuesday, March 07, 2006 at Haywood Regional Medical Center. L.A. was born December 27, 1925 and was the only son of the late Love Armstrong Coman, Sr. and Cecil B. Coman. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Love Armstrong "Chip"...
Hillard Ledbetter
Mar 6, 2006
Asheville- Hilliard Franklin Ledbetter age- 78 died Monday, March 6, 2006. He was a son of the late Volney Lee and Savannah Sharpe Ledbetter. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Mary Price Ledbetter; five sisters, Ovalle Owenby of Canton, Molly Brooks of Leicester, Hazel Summey and Rosalee Brookshire both of Canton and Mary Lee...
Charles Ford
Mar 6, 2006
Charles William Ford, age 77, died Monday, March 6, 2006 at his residence after a very brief illness. He was a native and lifelong resident of Haywood County and the son of the late Edward Theodore and Alma Audrey Putnam Ford. He was preceded in death by his wife, Geraldine Browning Ford to whom he was married...
Pastor Yarborough
Mar 5, 2006
Waynesville-Pastor Wayne "Butch" Yarborough, age 59, went to be with the Lord on March 5, 2006, two days before his 60th birthday, while serving in the line of duty with the Waynesville Fire Department. He was a native and life long resident of Haywood County. He was an avid deer hunter and fisherman. He loved the outdoors...
Samuel Calhoun
Mar 4, 2006
Waynesville-Samuel "Sam" L. Calhoun, 79, of 41 Blackberry Ridge, passed away on Saturday, March 4, 2006 at his home. A native of Haywood County, son of the late Joseph and Callie Calhoun, he was preceded in death by five sisters, Minnie, Ruth, Mary, Kate, Dorothy; two brothers, Paul, Joe and one daughter, Lauren. A devoted husband and...
Allan White
Mar 4, 2006
Tampa, FL-Our beloved Allan " Butch," age 64, died suddenly March 4, 2006 while skiing in Maggie Valley, N. C. Allan was a lifelong resident of Tampa, a devoted husband to his wife of 45 years, Shirley, brother, Bob, sister-in-law, Patsy, brother-in-law, Clayton Parker, nephew Rob Parker, nieces, Evelyn Bass, Blair Cowherd, Camille Goodwyne and their spouses...
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