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.
Margaret Townsend
Jan 18, 2004
Clyde-Margaret Davis Townsend, age 84 died Sunday, January 18, 2004 at Britthaven of Clyde. She was the daughter of the late Willard Nelson and Belle Bridges Davis and was also preceded in death by her husband S. T. Townsend who died in 1992. She is survived by a daughter, Beverly Ann Frady of California, a cousin, Toba...
Walter Reynolds, Jr.
Jan 16, 2004
Waynesville-Walter Reynolds, Jr., age 51, of Westwood Circle, died Friday, January 16, 2004. He was born in Cherokee County, SC and lived most of his life in Haywood County. He was the son of the late Walter Reynolds, Sr. and Mildred Mace Reynolds. He was a carpenter. He is survived by a sister, Bonnie James, of Clyde...
David Shepard
Jan 16, 2004
Canton-David D. Shepard, age 75 of 3690 Newfound Road, died Friday, January 16, 2004 at his residence. He was a native of Macon County and was a son of the late Clyde and Minnie Lanning Shepard. He was a member of Plains United Methodist Church for 50 years. David retired from Champion International with 33 years of...
Jack Long
Jan 16, 2004
Waynesville-Jack Long, age 59, of Saddle Ridge Drive, died Friday, January 16, 2004. He was a native and life long resident of Haywood County. He was the son of the late Lawrence and Elsie Sutton Long. He was a farmer and rock mason and was a member of Cove Creek Baptist Church. He is survived by two...
Virginia Shell
Jan 12, 2004
Lake Junaluska-Virginia Law Shell, age 80, of South Lakeshore Drive, died Monday, January 12, 2004 at Haywood Regional Medical Center. She was a native of Dothan, Alabama and was the daughter of the late Clinton and Margaret Stokes Williams. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Burleigh Law, who died...
Ivane Byers
Jan 11, 2004
Waynesville-Ivane Johnson Byers, age 84, of 397 Howell Street, died Sunday, January 11, 2004 at his residence. A native of Clay County, NC, he was the son of the late Glen and Artie Ellis Byers. He was also preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Frankie Moore Byers; a brother, Carroll Byers; and a sister,...
Mattie Sharp
Jan 10, 2004
Leicester - Mattie Emily Vance Sharp, age 93, formerly of Leicester died Saturday, January 10, 2004 at Pisgah Manor Nursing Home. She was a native of Haywood County and lived most of her life in Buncombe County and was the daughter of the late Joseph B. and Mary Cook Vance. She was also preceded in death by...
Eugene Limbo
Jan 10, 2004
Clyde - Eugene Limbo, age 72, died Saturday, January 10, 2004 at the Brian Center of Waynesville. He was a native of and had resided in Haywood County most of his life. He resided in Transylvania County for five years. He was the son of the late Clyde Wesley and Texie Mashburn Limbo. He was preceded in...
Katy Rathbone
Jan 10, 2004
Clyde-Katy Russell Rathbone, age 67, of Panther Creek, died Saturday, January 10, 2004 at her residence. She was a native of Haywood County and was the daughter of the late Charles Weaver and Beulah Messer Russell. She was also preceded in death by two sisters, Archie Rathbone and Katherine Spicer, and by a brother, Vager Russell. In...
Mary Morgan
Jan 9, 2004
Canton - Mary Cooper Morgan, age 77, of North Street died Friday, January 9, 2004 at Silver Bluff Nursing Home. She was a native and lifelong resident of Haywood County and the daughter of the late Samuel Thomas and Nina Cogdill Cooper. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gayno John Morgan, Jr. who died in...
Brigadier Henry
Jan 7, 2004
Clyde-Brigadier James Paige Henry, age 84, of 5 Mountain Mission Road, Shelton Laurel Community, died Wednesday, January 7, 2004 at Wayne Memorial Hospital in Goldsboro, North Carolina. A native of Virginia, he had resided in Haywood County for many years. He was the son of the late William J. and Betty Tomblin Henry. He was also preceded...
James Warren
Jan 6, 2004
Candler-James Robert Warren, age 86 of 76 Ginger Lane died Tuesday, January 6, 2004 at Memorial Mission Hospital. He was a native of Abingdon, VA and lived most of his life in Haywood and Buncombe Counties. He was a son of the late James Monteville Warren and Rosa Watts Warren Henson. He was married to Virginia "Ginger"...
Paul Reed
Jan 5, 2004
Canton-Paul Fairis Reed, age 88, of 125 Osborne Farm Road, went to be with the Lord on Monday, January 5, 2004. He was a native of Pulaski County, Georgia and lived most of his life in Haywood County. He was a son of the late Robert Franklin and Texanna Aderhold Reed. He was also preceded in death...
Ruth Gorham
Jan 5, 2004
Maggie Valley-Ruth Alan Braymer Gorham, age 91, died Monday, January 5, 2004 at Haywood Regional Medical Center. A native of Tulsa, Oklahoma, she has lived in Haywood County for the past two years. She was the daughter of the late Alan and Susan Bremyer Braymer and was also preceded in death by her husband, Frederick A. Gorham,...
Gillette Mudge
Jan 4, 2004
Clyde-Gillette Marcelle ''Jill'' Mudge, age 78, of Maple Leaf Lane, died Sunday, January 4, 2004 at her residence. A native of Bilda, Algeria, she had lived in Haywood County since 1980. She was the daughter of the late Jaques and Germaine Luc Orfila, and was also preceded in death by her husband, James Mudge, in 1981 and...
Jerry Christopher, Sr.
Jan 4, 2004
Maggie Valley-Jerry Dale Christopher, Sr., age 57, of Rich Cove Road, died Sunday, January 4, 2004 at Memorial Mission Hospital. He was a native of Haywood County and was the son of Ruby Burrell Christopher of Maggie Valley and the late Fred Christopher, Jr. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife of 29...
George Stamey
Jan 2, 2004
Canton - George "Speedy" Stamey, age 77, of Lane Street died Friday, January 2, 2004 at St. Joseph's Hospital. He was a native and lifelong resident of Haywood County and the son of the late Mardy and Claudia Estella Hall Stamey. He was preceded in death by five brothers and two sisters. He was a World War...
Clarence Buchanan
Jan 2, 2004
Waynesville-Clarence Alonzo Buchanan, age 92, died Friday, January 2, 2004 at Haywood Regional Medical Center. He was a native of Jackson County and a son of the late Cicero and Annie Bradley Buchanan. He was married to the late Bessie Rogers Buchanan who died in 1975 and was also preceded in death by a son, Roger Buchanan,...
Troy Cordell
Dec 30, 2003
Candler-Troy Lewis Cordell, age 67 died Tuesday, December 30, 2003 unexpectedly at his residence. He was a native of Haywood County and had lived most of his life in Buncombe County. He was a son of Floy Haney Cordell of Newfound and the late Cecil Troy Cordell. He retired from Eaton Corp. after 27 years and later...
Vera Kirkpatrick
Dec 30, 2003
Clyde-Vera Franklin Kirkpatrick, age 58, died Tuesday, December 30, 2003 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center. A native of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Leona Conard Franklin. She was also preceded in death by three brothers, Herman, Henry, and Robert Franklin. She was a unit secretary at Haywood Regional Medical Center...
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