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.
Bette Bardol
Jan 30, 2006
Elizabeth "Bette" Ann Queen Bardol passed away peacefully on Monday, January 30, 2006 at Silver Bluff Nursing Home where she had been a resident for the last three years. She was born in Owensboro, KY on February 13, 1922 and was the daughter of the late Frank Clarence and Camilla Triplett Queen. Bette was a former Ballet...
Jerry Goerig
Jan 30, 2006
Jerry Stephen Goerig, age 55, died Monday, January 30, 2006 following an extended illness with ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease). He was the son of Luella Jane Gililand Goerig and the late James George Goerig and a member of the Basicila of St. Lawrence DM. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife, Mary Ann...
Reverend Bumgarner
Jan 30, 2006
Born in Waynesville, North Carolina on March 22, 1919 Departed on January 30, 2006 and resided in Crawfordville, FL. Candler- Reverend Wiley Bumgarner - age 86 died January 30, 2006 at Eden Springs Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Crawfordville, Florida. He was a native of Haywood County but had resided in Buncombe County before moving to live...
Frank Rathbone
Jan 30, 2006
FRANK WAYNE "HARDWARE" RATHBONE Clyde-Frank Wayne "Hardware" Rathbone, age 74, of 125 Hillcrest Drive, went to be with the Lord on Monday, January 30, 2006 at the VA Medical Center at Oteen. A native of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Walter and Mamie Messer Rathbone. In addition to his parents, he was also...
Robert Rector
Jan 29, 2006
Candler- Robert Claude Rector - age 78 died Sunday, January 29, 2006 at VA Medical Center. He was a son of the late John and Texie Hyatt Rector. He was retired from BASF with 37 ½ years of service and was a member of Ridgeway Baptist Church for 30+ years. Mr. Rector was a United States Army...
Mary Wright
Jan 28, 2006
Canton- Mary Magline Wright - age 86 died Saturday, January 28, 2006 at the home of her daughter in Franklin. She was a native and lifelong resident of Haywood County before moving to live with her daughter in Franklin. She was a daughter of the late Howard and Hester Pressley Putnam and the wife of the late...
Harlie Burris
Jan 27, 2006
Clyde-Harlie Lewis Burris, age 78, passed away on Friday, January 27, 2006 at his residence. A native of Graham County, he had lived most of his life in Haywood County and was the son of the late George W. and Myrtle Crisp Burris. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Evelyn Jackson Burris; four brothers,...
Betty Blythe
Jan 27, 2006
Canton - Betty Lindsay Blythe, age 80, of 96 North Main Street passed away Friday, January 27, 2006 at Haywood Regional Medical Center. She was a native of Gaston County, NC and had resided in Haywood County most of her life. She was the daughter of the late Hugh W. and Betty Poteat Lindsay and was also...
Lois Rowe
Jan 26, 2006
Greenville, SC- Lois Estelle Herndon Rowe- age 94, formerly of Canton, died Thursday, January 26, 2006 at Piedmont Living Center in Greer, SC. She was a native of Hart County, Georgia and lived in Canton for a number of years but had resided in Greenville, SC for the past several years. She was a daughter of the...
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...
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