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.
James Morgan
Aug 9, 2004
Waynesville-James Clifton Morgan, age 71, of Plott Creek Road, died Monday, August 9, 2004, at Haywood Regional Medical Center. He was a native of Jackson County and lived most of his life in Haywood County. He was the son of the late Jason W. and Ester Cope Morgan. He was also preceded in death by a sister,...
James Tate
Aug 7, 2004
Waynesville, NC-James Edward "Eddie" Tate, age 35, of Dahlia Lane, formerly of Reidsville, NC, died Saturday, August 7, 2004. He was a native of Reidsville, NC having resided in Long Beach, NC, and lived in Haywood County for the past four years. He was the son of Laura Robertson Tate of Reidsville, NC and the late James...
Frances Payne
Aug 7, 2004
Waynesville - Frances Chandler Payne of 92 Franklin Street went to be with Jesus on Saturday, August 7, 2004, her 88th birthday. She was a native of Madison County and lived most of her life in Haywood County and was the daughter of the late Sam and Mary Ann Watkins Chandler. She was preceded in death by...
Irene Hone
Aug 6, 2004
Clyde-Irene Primrose Rayner Hone, age 75, of Pleasure Lane, died Friday, August 06, 2004 at her residence. Born in London, England, she was the daughter of the late George and Florence Springett Rayner. She was also preceded in death by a son-in-law, Richard S. Thompson. She had resided in Naples, Florida and had lived in Haywood County...
Ellen Burch
Aug 6, 2004
ELLEN FRAZER BURCH Waynesville-Ellen Frazer Burch, age 85, of Bedford, Texas (formerly of Waynesville, NC and Henderson, NC), died peacefully on Friday, August 6, 2004 at the Hearthstone Assisted Living facility in Bedford, Texas where she had resided since July of 1999. Ellen was born on August 31, 1918 to Charles Edward and Bertha Dravis Frazer of...
Lucille Saunders
Aug 5, 2004
Canton-Lucille Ledford Saunders, age 86, of Elizabeth Street, died Thursday, August 5, 2004 at Haywood Regional Medical Center. She was a native of Haywood County and was a daughter of the late Joseph Obed and Helen Hicks Ledford. She was the wife of the late Haywood Saunders who died in 1997 and was also preceded in death...
Ralph Wood
Aug 4, 2004
Canton-Ralph Anthony "Toney" Wood, age 64, died Wednesday, August 4, 2004 at his residence. A native of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Ralph and Ruby Griffin Wood. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Martha Lynn Wood and a daughter, Margaret Mitchell. He was a US Army Veteran. He was a...
Rosa Cathey
Aug 3, 2004
Waynesville-Rosa Lee Carver Cathey, age 80, died Tuesday, August 3, 2004 at Park Ridge Hospital in Fletcher. She was born and raised in Beaverdam and was a lifelong resident of Haywood County. She was a daughter of the late Arville R. and Sallie Melinda Smith Carver and was preceded in death by a daughter, Brenda Louise Cathey,...
Marion Bobbitt
Aug 3, 2004
Clyde-Marion Conley Bobbitt, age 76, of Britthaven of Clyde died Tuesday, August 3, 2004 at Haywood Regional Medical Center. She was a native of Haywood County and was a long-time resident of Hackensack, NJ until moving back to Haywood County in 1991. She was the oldest of 15 children born to the late Reverend James C. and...
Thomas Davis
Aug 1, 2004
Canton-Thomas "Tommy" Davis, age 64, died Sunday August 1, 2004 at Memorial Mission Hospital Campus. He was a native of Haywood County and had lived the majority of his life there. He was the son of the late Jim and Dorothy Huffman Davis. He was also preceded in death by one brother, Kenneth Davis. He was employed...
Bobby Butler
Aug 1, 2004
Alexander-Bobby Joe Butler, age 27, died August 1, 2004 at his residence. A native of Waterloo, Iowa, he was the son of Ted Robert Butler of York, SC and the late Leslie Hendrix Butler. He worked in construction as a pipe layer. He enjoyed riding motorcycles, fishing, and playing pool. In addition to his father, he is...
Robert Hines
Aug 1, 2004
Canton-Robert Luther Hines, International Poet, age 76, of 20 Halyburton Street, died Sunday, August 1, 2004 at his residence. He was a native of Gulfport, Mississippi and had resided in Haywood County for eight years. He was the son of the late Luther Pierce and Mary Kathryn Noah Hines. He graduated from Tulane University, was a post-graduate...
Geneva Ledford
Jul 30, 2004
Waynesville-Geneva Trantham Ledford, age 90, formerly of Hyatt Creek, died Friday, July 30, 2004 at Silver Bluff Nursing Home. She was a native of Haywood County and was the daughter of the late Thomas and Ellen Russell Trantham. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Glenn Ledford, who died in 1978; one daughter, Dorothy Green,...
Addie Wise
Jul 28, 2004
Candler- Addie Morgan Wise age 97 died at home with her family Wednesday, July 28, 2004. She was born in Robbinsville and was the daughter of the late Charlie and Ella Hyde Morgan. Mrs. Wise was preceded in death by her husband, Luther Wise and son, Bennie Dean Wise. She was a member of Pleasant Hill United...
Iva Cagle
Jul 28, 2004
Canton-Iva Lee Haney Cagle, age 76, of 404 North Canton Rd, died, Wednesday, July 28, 2004 at her residence. She was a native and had lived all her life in Haywood County. She was a daughter of the late Manson and Nora Smith Haney and was also preceded in death by three sisters, Maxine Haney, Bonnie Haney...
Joyce Jones
Jul 27, 2004
Asheville-Joyce Ann Fouts Jones, age 57, of 41 Grandview Circle, died Tuesday, July 27, 2004 at her residence. She was a native of Danville, VA and had been a residence of Buncombe County for the past 24 years. She was a daughter of the late Jesse and Minnie Mae Morgan Fouts. Mrs. Jones had once worked at...
Jerry Allen
Jul 27, 2004
Waynesville, NC-Jerry Morrow Allen, age 95, of Mull Street, died Tuesday, July 27, 2004. A native of Jackson County and lived in Morristown, Tennessee for 45 years prior to moving to Haywood County in 1975. He was the son of the late Robert and Emma Sparks Allen. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Nora...
Pamela Sanders
Jul 26, 2004
Maggie Valley-Pamela Jeanette Sanders, age 46, of 151 Skyway Drive, died Monday, July 26, 2004 at her residence. A native of Duval County, Florida, she had lived in Haywood County for the last ten years. She was preceded in death by a sister, Tracey Hatfield. She was a member of Maggie Valley First Baptist Church. She is...
Herman Rary
Jul 21, 2004
HERMAN A. RARY Waynesville-Herman Andrew Rary, age 92, formerly of Camelot Drive, passed away on July 21, 2004 at Silver Bluff Nursing Home. A native of Rowan County, NC, he was the son of the late Cletus Locke and Minnie Lenore Kincaid Rary. He was also preceded in death by his wife of 64 years, Vetra Mae...
Guy King
Jul 18, 2004
Canton- Guy Walter King, 72 died Sunday, July 18, 2004 at Duke Medical Center. He was a native of Buncombe County, but had lived the majority of his life in Haywood. He was the son of the late Will and Lura Stines King and was preceded in death by nine brothers and sisters. Mr. King retired in...
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