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.
Jackie Smith
Sep 9, 2005
Jackie Sue Smith, age 40, died Friday, September 9, 2005 at Memorial Mission Hospital. She was a native of Haywood County and the daughter of Roena Mathis Smith of Waynesville and the late Jack Smith who died in 1984. She was employed with Roses and was a member of Allen's Creek Baptist Church. She was an avid...
Alouis Osstyn
Sep 9, 2005
Waynesville-Alouis "Al" Osstyn, age 82, of 115 Winchester Drive died Friday, September 9, 2005 at Haywood Regional Medical Center.<br><br>He was a native of Detroit, MI and had resided in Haywood County over 20 years and was the son of the late Charles and Theresia Verbourgh Osstyn. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Charles Osstyn.<br><br>He...
Edith Best
Sep 5, 2005
Clyde-Edith Smart Best, age 89, of Silvers Cove Road, died Monday, September 5, 2005 at Haywood Regional Medical Center. She was the daughter of the late Joe Silas and Sarah Davis Smart and was also preceded in death by her brother, Joe Silas Smart. She was a graduate of Clyde High School and a member of Crabtree...
John Wintermeier
Sep 5, 2005
Whittier, NC-John L. Wintermeier, age 65 died Monday, September 5, 2005 at Memorial Mission Hospital Campus. Memorial services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, September 8, 2005 at New Covenant Church in Clyde. The family requests that lieu of flowers memorials may be made to New Covenant Church, 767 Lee Road, Clyde, NC 28721.
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Jane Saulles
Sep 5, 2005
Clyde, Jane Maureen de Saulles, age 71, of Old Clyde Road died Monday, September 5, 2005 at her residence in the presence of family and friends. She was a native of Birmingham, England and resided in Tybee Island, GA before moving to Clyde and was the daughter of the late Frederick J. and Dorothy Anne de Saulles...
Leonard Phillips
Sep 4, 2005
Waynesville-Leonard Roe Phillips, age 78, of Ray Street, died on Sunday, September 4, 2005 at Mission St. Joseph Healthcare System. A native of Haywood County, he was the son of the late James and Margaret Phillips. He retired from the Town of Waynesville Maintenance Department and worked several years for the county at the Transfer Station. He...
Beatrice Sisk
Sep 3, 2005
Waynesville-Beatrice Minnie Burgess Palmer Sisk, age 94, formerly of Pigeon Road, died Saturday, September 3, 2005 at Haywood Lodge and Retirement Center. She was a native of Cataloochee and was one of 11 children born to the late John W. and Hester Cook Burgess. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her...
William Ledford
Sep 3, 2005
Waynesville-William Sanford "Junior" Ledford, age 66, of 428 Westwood Circle, died on Saturday, September 3, 2005 at his residence. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, he was the son of the late William Sanford, Sr. and Alice Rich Ledford. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Viola May Ledford Sanford. He worked 20...
Charles Cole, Sr.
Sep 2, 2005
Canton - Charles William "Bill" Cole, Sr., age 73, of 524 Brady Circle died Friday, September 2, 2005 at Memorial Mission Hospital after an extended illness. He was a native and lifelong resident of Haywood County and the son of the late James B. and Martha Justice Cole. He was preceded in death by a brother, James...
Glenn Stamey
Aug 31, 2005
Candler - Glenn William Stamey, age 91, died Wednesday, August 31, 2005 at VA Hospice Center. He was born May 17, 1914 in Ellijay, Georgia and resided in Haywood County until 1955 and then resided in Buncombe County until his death. He was the son of the late Loran and Gertrude Griffith Stamey. He was also preceded...
Susan Mcbennett
Aug 31, 2005
Maggie Valley-Susan Brannon McBennett, age 36, died on Wednesday, August 31, 2005. She was a native of Haywood County and a 1987 graduate of Tuscola High School where she was active in choral, the theater department, and served on the annual staff. She later attended Western Carolina University where she was an active member of Phi-MU and...
William Taylor
Aug 30, 2005
Canton - William Fain Taylor, age 88, died Tuesday, August 30, 2005 at Haywood Regional Medical Center following an extended illness. He was a native of Murphy and had lived in Haywood County most of his life. He was the son of the late Vester and Mamie Wilkins Taylor. He was preceded in death by four sisters,...
James Distasio, Sr.
Aug 29, 2005
Clyde - James Vincent Distasio, Sr., age 84, of 52 Honeysuckle Street died Monday, August 29, 2005 at Haywood Regional Medical Center. He was a native of Wallingford, CT and was the son of the late Peter and Filemonea Distasio. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his eldest son, James Vincent...
Wanda Waldroop
Aug 29, 2005
Canton- Wanda McDaris Waldroop- age 75 of 14 Hazel Street died Monday, August 29, 2005 at her residence. She was a native of Buncombe County but had lived most of her life in Haywood County. She was the daughter of the late Henry Grady McDaris and Genevieve Plemmons McDaris Vetoe. Mrs. Waldroop was a member of St....
Charles Trull
Aug 27, 2005
Charles Lafaine Trull, age 61, of Hidden Valley Circle, died Saturday, August 27, 2005 at Haywood Regional Medical Center. <br><br>He was a native and lifelong resident of Haywood County. He was the son of the late Charles Edgar and Ollie Howell Trull. He was also preceded in death by a son, Wesley Charles Trull that died in...
George Songer, Sr.
Aug 27, 2005
Waynesville-George Leslie Songer, Sr., age 78, of 626 Pot Leg Road, died on Saturday, August 27, 2005 at Peachtree Christian Hospice in Duluth, GA. He was born in Dade County, FL and was the son of the late Nuel N. and Helena Ridenhour Songer. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a...
Crayton Childress
Aug 26, 2005
Waynesville-Crayton Ruben Childress, age 84, of 89 James Loop Road, Ratcliff Cove, died on Friday, August 26, 2005 at Haywood Regional Medical Center. A native of Jackson County, he had lived most of his life in Haywood County and was the son of the late Van Spurgeon and Ernie Stewart Childers. In addition to his parents, he...
Gladys Edman
Aug 26, 2005
Gladys Davis Edman, age 94, passed away Friday, August 26, 2005 at Silver Bluff Nursing Home. A native of Elkhart Indiana, she had resided in Haywood County since 1978. She was a member of Simpson Memorial Methodist Church and Central Christian Church, both of Elkhart, Indiana. She was also a member of the Indiana Grand Chapter of...
Mark Scott
Aug 24, 2005
Canton - Mark Scott, age 89, of the Beaverdam Community died Wednesday, August 24, 2005 at Canton Christian Convalescent Center. He was a native of Haywood County and the son of the late Arthur and Essie Wilson Scott. He was preceded in death by his wife, Essie P. Scott who died in 2001; a daughter, Carolyn Scott...
Sherman Payne
Aug 22, 2005
Canton- Sherman David Payne - age 66 died Monday, August 22, 2005. He was a native and lifelong resident of Haywood County and a son of the late Kelly and Mary Mull Payne. He was preceded in death by three sisters, Marie Baker, Louise Payne and Femmie Burnette and five brothers, Francis, Lattie, Walter, Junior and Howard...
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