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.
John Ingle
Dec 31, 2004
Canton - John Harrison Ingle, age 81, died Friday, December 31, 2004 at Pisgah Manor Nursing Home in Candler. He was a native of Haywood County and the son of the late Roy and Dollie Gillett Ingle, Sr. He was preceded in death by his wife, Myrtle Virginia Kuykendall Ingle who died in 1979; a son, Stanley...
William Holland
Dec 30, 2004
Waynesville-William Eric Holland, age 87, of 280 Pioneer Drive, died Thursday, December 30, 2004 at Haywood Regional Medical Center. A native of Detroit, Michigan, he had resided in Haywood County since 1980. He was the son of the late George Arthur and Lillian Elizabeth Barlow Holland. He was also preceded in death by his first wife, Louise...
Ora Sutton
Dec 30, 2004
Waynesville-Ora Lee Swanger Sutton, age 87, formerly of Wesley Creek in the Fines Creek Community died Thursday, December 30, 2004 at Britthaven of Franklin. A native of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Joe and Beadie Kirkpatrick Swanger. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Troy William Sutton, who died in 1992;...
Florence Trantham
Dec 28, 2004
Canton-Florence Ford Trantham, age 87, died Tuesday, December 28, 2004 at Haywood Regional Medical Center. She was a daughter of the late James and Lillie Clark Ford and was the wife of the late Garland Trantham who died in 1962. She was a member of Beulah Baptist Church. She is survived by one daughter Susan Davis and...
Betty Turner
Dec 28, 2004
Waynesville-Betty Sue Hill Turner, age 68, of 94 Lariat Loop, died Tuesday, December 28, 2004 at Haywood Regional Medical Center. A native of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Fletcher and Dorothy Hoyle Hill. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Gerald F. Turner, who died in 1993 and a sister, Barbara...
Betty Davis
Dec 27, 2004
Waynesville-Betty Jean Carver Davis, age 72, of 27 Clubview Drive, died Monday, December 27, 2004 at Haywood Regional Medical Center. A native of Haywood County, she was the daughter of Edna Parton Carver of Waynesville and the late Charlie Carver. She was a member of Allens Creek Baptist Church where she was a member of the Golden...
Wilma Medford
Dec 25, 2004
Waynesville-Wilma C. Medford, age 96, formerly of Beech Street, died Saturday, December 25, 2004 at Britthaven of Franklin. She was a native of Haywood County and the daughter of the late Will and Mary Allen Massie. She was preceded in death by her husband, Larry Lee Medford, who died in 1973; two daughters, Edna Suttles and Gertrude...
Lane Medford
Dec 25, 2004
Canton - Lane Wesley Medford, age 86, of the Dutch Cove Community died Saturday, December 25, 2004 at Haywood Regional Medical Center. He was a native of Buncombe County and lived most of his life in Haywood County. He was the son of the late Wesley and Caddie Warren Medford. He was preceded in death by three...
Sharon Cordell
Dec 24, 2004
Sharon Tilley Cordell, age 43, of 376 Wendy Way died unexpectedly Friday, December 24, 2004 at Haywood Regional Medical Center. She was a native and lifelong resident of Haywood County and the daughter of the Reverend Spencer Tilley and Evelyn Freeman Tilley. She had attended Full Gospel Holiness Church in Canton. In addition to her parents, Sharon...
Frances Bell
Dec 24, 2004
Canton-Frances Ann Nations Bell, age 66, of 1224 Phillipsville Loop, died unexpectedly Friday, December 24, 2004 at Haywood Regional Medical Center. She was a native of Towns County, GA and had lived most of her life in Haywood County. She was a daughter of the late Ray Henry and Elsie Hunter Nations and was also preceded in...
Ray Gillett
Dec 23, 2004
Clyde-Ray Gillett, age 74, of Timber Ridge Apartments, died Thursday, December 23, 2004 at the VA Medical Center in Asheville. A native of Haywood County, he was a son of the late Crawford and Pearl Thomason Gillett. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 2 brothers, Arthur and George Gillett and 2 sisters,...
Ruby Warren
Dec 23, 2004
Canton-Ruby Hyde Warren, age 79, died Thursday, December 23, 2004 at her residence at 101 Davis Hill Road. She was a lifelong resident of Haywood County and was a member of East Canton Baptist Church. She was the daughter of the late Fidi and Bessie Hyde. She was preceded in death by three Sisters, Mae Johnson, Cindy...
Stanley Tyburski
Dec 22, 2004
Waynesville, NC-Stanley Andrew Tyburski, age 80, of 63 Cherry Street, died Wednesday, December 22, 2004 at Haywood Regional Medical Center. A native of E. Chicago, Indiana, he was a former resident of Illinois, and had lived in Haywood County since 2002. He was the son of the late John and Mary Staniseski Tyburski. He was also preceded...
Lacy Allison
Dec 22, 2004
Waynesville-Lacy Jane Wood Allison, age 93, 31 Vintage Drive, died Wednesday, December 22, 2004 at the Brian Center. A native of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Erastus and Mary Modena Sutton Wood. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Award C. Allison, who died in 1993; two daughters, Lois Whitten and...
Woodrow Cooper
Dec 22, 2004
Canton-Woodrow Warren "Bill" Cooper, age 83, of 6 Mountain View Drive, Canton, NC, died Wednesday, December 22, 2004 at Haywood Regional Medical Center. Mr. Cooper was born in Rockwood, Tennessee, and was the son of the late Joseph M. and Maude Earley Cooper, and was also preceded in death by his 5 brothers and 2 sisters. He...
Georgie Ledbetter
Dec 21, 2004
Waynesville-Georgie Warren Ledbetter, age 92, formerly of Canton, died Tuesday, December 21, 2004 at Hillcrest Hospital in Simpsonville, SC. A native of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Holden and Cordelia Pruitt Warren. She was also preceded in death by her husband, R.C. Ledbetter, who died in 1958; a son, Jerry Cashous Ledbetter; and...
George Renzi, Jr.
Dec 20, 2004
Clyde- George Renzi, Jr. - age 50, died Monday, December 20, 2004 at his residence. He was the son of George Renzi, Sr. and the late Marion Royere Renzi. He was also preceded in death by a brother Bobby Renzi. He was employed by the U.S. Postal Service with 25 years of service and was a United...
Ruby Stamey
Dec 19, 2004
Canton- Ruby Mae Stamey- age 79, died Sunday, December 19, 2004 at Canton Christian Convalescent Center. She was a native and lifelong resident of Haywood County and was the daughter of the late Walter Lindsey and Mamie Davis Bumgarner. She was the wife of the late Edward Stamey who died in March of 2003 and was also...
Betty Burgess
Dec 18, 2004
Canton, Betty Burgess Betty Holcombe Burgess (Maw), of Canton went to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 18, 2004 after a long illness. She was born on August 31, 1927 in Haywood County and was preceded in death by her husband, Norman Burgess, mother Rachael Holcombe, brother Joe Holcombe, beloved grandson Travis Sorrells, great grandson Jaden...
Saba Cody
Dec 17, 2004
Waynesville-Saba Wilson Cody, age 96, formerly of Dutch Cove Road, died Friday, December 17, 2004 at Autumn Care Nursing Home. She was a native and lifelong resident of Haywood County and was the daughter of the late William G. and Arnica Smathers Wilson. She was also preceded in death by her husband Arthur A. Cody who died...
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