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.
Ray Pressley
Jun 19, 2004
Canton - Ray Gerald Pressley, age 90, formerly of Canton died Saturday, June 19, 2004 at Brunswick Community Hospital. He was a native of Haywood County and the son of the late Shirley C. and Celia E. Inman Pressley. He retired from Champion International with 35 years of service where he worked in shipping and receiving. He...
Richard Putnam
Jun 19, 2004
Canton - Richard Arthur Putnam, age 55, of Pisgah Drive died Saturday, June 19, 2004 at his residence. He was a native of Haywood County and the son of the late William Arthur and Emma Sanford Putnam. He was preceded in death by a sister, Kay Thomason and two brothers, Donald Lee and Roger Dale Putnam. He...
Garrett Bryant
Jun 19, 2004
Waynesville-Garrett Bryant, age 51, of Macs Lane, died Saturday, June 19, 2004 at Memorial Mission Hospital. He was a native of Logan, West Virginia, a former resident of Illinois, and lived in Haywood County for the past three years. He was the son of the late Columbus and Lula Nester Bryant. He is survived by his wife,...
Beverly Westmoreland
Jun 19, 2004
Canton - Beverly Elizabeth Westmoreland, age 75, died Saturday, June 19, 2004 at Silver Bluff Nursing Home. She was the daughter of the late J. Leonard Westmoreland and Gladys Wright Carter. Private services will be held.
Gordon Hendrix
Jun 19, 2004
Waynesville-Gordon Eugene Hendrix, age 76, of Lickstone Road, died Saturday, June 19, 2004 at Memorial Mission Hospital. He was a native and life long resident of Haywood County. He was the son of the late Swan L. and Allie Cunningham Hendrix. He was also preceded in death by three brothers, Elmer, Ralph, and Oscar Hendrix, a son,...
Mary Shuler
Jun 18, 2004
Waynesville-Mary Sue Rector Shuler, age 73, of 30 Club Knoll Avenue, died Friday, June 18, 2004 at Haywood Regional Medical Center. A native of Haywood County, she is the daughter of the late Thomas L. and Zellie Pardue Rector. She was also preceded in death by four brothers, Ernest, Jack, Ray, and James Rector and a sister,...
Harold Mcdaniel
Jun 18, 2004
Candler, Harold Lee McDaniel, age 83, of 38 Eye View Road died Friday, June 18, 2004, at the St. Joseph Campus of Mission Hospital. He was a native of Catawba County, NC and the son of the late W. J. and Lola Cline McDaniel. He retired from Champion International and was a United States Army veteran of...
Emory Dillard, Jr.
Jun 16, 2004
Waynesville-Emory Lee "Cub" Dillard, Jr., age 74, of Estero Road, died Wednesday, June 16, 2004 at Haywood Regional Medical Center. He was a native of Jackson County and was the son of the late Emory Lee and Mae Godfrey Dillard. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Woodrow and Harrison Dillard, and by a sister,...
Lucille Milner
Jun 16, 2004
Waynesville-Lucille Hoosier Milner, age 78, passed away on June 16, 2004. A native of Jasper, Tennessee, she had lived most of her life in Haywood County. She was the daughter of the late Meredith and Mary Garner Hoosier. She is also preceded in death by her husband, George M. Milner, who died October 2, 1990. She retired...
Phyllis Lester
Jun 16, 2004
Weaverville-Phyllis Ann Lester, age 60 of 133 Old Mars Hill Highway, died Wednesday, June 16, 2004 at Blue Ridge Rehab & Healthcare Center. She was a native of Raleigh and lived the majority of her life in Buncombe County. She was a daughter of Roy Lester of Weaverville and the late Myrtle Henson Lester. She was also...
Gerald Wyatt
Jun 16, 2004
Clyde-Gerald Leon Wyatt, age 64, Henry Drive, died Wednesday, June 16, 2004 at his residence. A native of Haywood County, he is the son of the late William Lon and Dora Virginia Cogdill Wyatt. He is also preceded in death by his wife, Alberta Mae Christiansen Wyatt who died in 1998 and a son, Gerald Wyatt, Jr....
Billy Love
Jun 15, 2004
Canton- Billy Ray "Bill" Love, age 79, of 86 Rolling Hill Road, died Tuesday, June 15, 2004 at his residence. He was a native of Stanley County, NC and was the son of the late T. Bunyan and Bessie Mae Morgan Love. He was also preceded in death by 2 sisters and 3 brothers. He retired from...
Mack Parker
Jun 14, 2004
Candler-Mack Foy Parker- age 84 died Monday, June 14, 2004 at Mountain Area Hospice Solace Center. He was a native of Haywood County and lived most of his life in Buncombe County. He was a son of the late Gus Allen Parker, Sr. and Annie Allen Parker and the husband of the late Oneva Redmon Parker who...
Kenneth Mayhew
Jun 12, 2004
Canton - Kenneth Taylor Mayhew, age 77, died Saturday, June 12, 2004 at his residence. He was a native of Iredell County and had lived in Haywood County for the past 18 years. He was the son of the late Clarence Taylor and Evangeline Pennell Mayhew. He was preceded in death by a sister, Betty Rogers. He...
Robert Stamey
Jun 12, 2004
Waynesville-Robert Richard Stamey, age 76, of Chestnut Park Drive, died Saturday, June 12, 2004 at Chestnut Park Rest Home #2. He was a native of Haywood County and was the son of the late Arthur and Mabel Trammell Stamey. He was also preceded in death by five brothers and one sister. He was a self-employed painter and...
Willie Mintz
Jun 12, 2004
Candler - Willie Mae Mintz, age 88, of 12 Ross Mintz Road died Saturday, June 12, 2004 at Aston Park Health Care Center in Asheville. She was a native of Haywood County and had resided in Buncombe County for 60 years and was the daughter of the late Albert and Iva Mae Green Fish. She was preceded...
Louise Williams
Jun 10, 2004
Waynesville-Louise Reid Williams, age 94, of 516 Wall Street, died Thursday, June 10, 2004 at the Brian Center. A native of Six Miles, South Carolina, she was the daughter of the late W. J. and Harriett Roberts Reid. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Onnie M. Williams; four sisters and seven brothers. She was...
Eugene Morris
Jun 10, 2004
Waynesville-Eugene S. Morris, age 71, of Flag Street, died Thursday, June 10, 2004 at his residence. A native of Haywood County, he was the son of the late John F. and Myrtle Morris. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Beulah McElroy. He was a production manager at Pride Shoe Industries and Wellco. He was...
Unia Price
Jun 8, 2004
Waynesville-Unia "Jo" Price, age 54, died Tuesday, June 08, 2004 at Canton Christian Convalescent Center. A native of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late John and Anna Rose Jenkins. She was also preceded in death by three brothers, Fred, Manson, and Jule Jenkins and two sisters, Lucille Finney and Hazel Thompson. She enjoyed gardening...
Thelma Page
Jun 6, 2004
THELMA D. PAGE Huntsville, Alabama-Thelma Davis Page, age 89, of Lauderdale Road, died Sunday, June 6, 2004. A native of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late William Roy and Sadie Creasman Davis. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Charles Page and a daughter, Brenda Joyce Page. She is survived by a...
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