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.
Iva Mathis
Aug 3, 2016
Canton, Iva Lee Mathis, 88, of 44 Holland Road, passed away on Wednesday, August 3, 2016. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Mary Pless Matthews. She was also preceded in death by one son, Tony Mathis; and one sister, Betty Queen. Iva Lee was a homemaker...
Tamara Miller
Aug 2, 2016
"1959 - 2016" Canton - Tamara Elizabeth Lowery Miller, 56, passed away on Tuesday, August 2, 2016 at St. Joseph Campus of Mission Hospitals. A native of Sarasota, Florida, she was the daughter of the late Bill and Pat Lowery. Tamara was a member of the United States Army Reserves serving as a military police officer. She...
Rosemary Swanger
Jul 30, 2016
"1945 – 2016" Waynesville – Rosemary Giles Swanger, 70, of the Bethel Community, passed away on Saturday, July 30, 2016 at her home. A native of Champaign, Illinois, she was a daughter of the late Henry Giles and Mary Jane Purgett. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a step-daughter, Debbie Deal; and...
Ruth Henson
Jul 30, 2016
"1923 – 2016" Canton – Ruth Sanford Henson, 93, passed away on Saturday, July 30, 2016 at her residence. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, she was a daughter of the late William Crawford and Bertha Thompson Sanford. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Dillard John Henson, who...
Patsy Mathews
Jul 29, 2016
Waynesville, Patsy Arrington Mathews, age 77, passed away on Friday, July 29, 2016 at her son's residence. A native of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late James Way and Tinnie Kirkpatrick Arrington and was preceded in death by two sisters and three brothers. Patsy was employed at St. John's Daycare and enjoyed walking and...
Louise Patrick
Jul 28, 2016
Waynesville - Marion Louise Walker Patrick, 96, passed away on Thursday, July 28, 2016 at her residence. Louise was born in Norfolk, Virginia and formerly resided in Winter Park, Florida before moving to Waynesville. She was the daughter of the late Claude Deloache and Marion Avery Degge Walker and was preceded in death by her husband, Wendell...
Glenn Brown
Jul 28, 2016
Waynesville, Glenn William Brown, 90, passed away on July 28, 2016, in Asheville, North Carolina, after a several-month battle with cancer. He is survived by Evelyn Brown, his wife of 64 years, and a son, Glenn William Brown, Jr. and his wife, Amy M. Moss, of Durham. His younger son, Lt. Col. Robert Brown, passed away on...
Ruth Parker
Jul 27, 2016
Waynesville, Ruth Ann Young Parker, 87, passed away on Wednesday, July 27, 2016 at her residence surrounded by family. Ruth was born in Haywood County, daughter of the late William and Maude Norris Young and was also preceded in death by three sisters. She was employed as a CNA at Canton Christian Convalescent Center. Ruth was a...
Neil Ledford, Jr.
Jul 24, 2016
Waynesville, Neil David Ledford, Jr., age 74, passed away on Sunday, July 24, 2016 at The Homestead surrounded by his daughters, son-in-law and grandchildren. A native of Portsmouth, New Hampshire, he was the son of the late Neil David and Gladys Emma Ricker Ledford, Sr. David enjoyed spending time outdoors fishing and also the sports of baseball...
Ronnie Rathbone
Jul 23, 2016
"Loved By All" Leicester – Ronald Lee Rathbone, age 53, passed away on Saturday, July 23, 2016 at St. Joseph Campus in Asheville. A native of Haywood County, he was the son of the late James Ronald and Ora Mae Kuykendall Rathbone. He was also preceded in death by a brother, James Charles "Bimbo" Rathbone. He was...
George Mathosian
Jul 21, 2016
George J. Mathosian, Jr., 64, of Leicester, passed away at home on Thursday, July 21, 2016. He was born in Nassau County, NY, a son of the late George and Margaret Conrad Mathosian. George moved to Leicester years ago to become a "Mountain Man". He was a free spirit that loved music, hunting and his family. He is survived...
Dustin Wilkes
Jul 21, 2016
Waynesville, Dustin Colie Wilkes, age 26, passed away on Thursday, July 21, 2016. A native of Haywood County, he was the son of Martin Wilkes and Mary Jane Messer. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Robert and Frances Fie; and a cousin, Andrew Milligan. Dustin had a passion and gift for cooking. As a...
Vernon Medford
Jul 21, 2016
Waynesville, Vernon Burton "Beaver" Medford, age 79, passed away on Thursday, July 21, 2016 at Memorial Mission Hospital. A native of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Glenn Burton and Hazel Raines Medford. He was also preceded in death by his first wife, Jewel Medford who died in 2007; his son Rodney Medford who...
Rufus Kinsland
Jul 20, 2016
"Loving Husband, Father, & Grandfather" Canton – Rufus Carroll Kinsland, 87, passed away on Wednesday, July 20, 2016 at his residence. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, he was a son of the late John Hascue and Lois Evans Kinsland. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Patsy K....
Ethel Hatherlee
Jul 18, 2016
"1929 – 2016" Canton – Ethel Lee Brooks Hatherlee, 86, passed away on Monday, July 18, 2016 at Smoky Mountain Health & Rehabilitation Center. A native of Lee County, Virginia, she was a daughter of Calloway and Verna Liford Brooks. Ethel was a member of Mt. View Church of God. She is survived by a son, Gresham...
Mavis Henson
Jul 17, 2016
"1938 – 2016" Canton – Mavis Ann Henson, 78, passed away on Sunday, July 17, 2016 at The Homestead in Clyde. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, she was a daughter of the late Rufus Verlyn and Bessie Cordelia Wooten Henson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Weldon...
Ruth Taylor
Jul 16, 2016
"Gran" Canton – Ruth Murdock "Gran" Taylor, 91, of Skyline Drive, passed away on Saturday, July 16, 2016 at CarePartners Hospice Solace Center in Asheville. She was a daughter of the late William Ira and Betty Malone Murdock. Ruth was a native of Alamance County, but had lived most of her life in Haywood County. In addition...
Lura Mcelroy
Jul 16, 2016
Waynesville, Lura Mae Messer McElroy, age 90, passed away on Saturday, July 16, 2016 at Silver Bluff Nursing Home. A native of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Kaywood and Ida Mae Sutton Messer. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jerry William McElroy, who died in 1982; a son, Johnny McElroy; and...
Mabel Mehaffey
Jul 15, 2016
Waynesville, Mabel Louise Downs Mehaffey, age 84, of Pink Dogwood Lane, went to be with the Lord on Friday, July 15, 2016 at Autumn Care of Waynesville. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Woodrow and Lura Ray Downs. She was also preceded in death by her loving husband...
Tammy Rogers
Jul 11, 2016
Canton, Tammy Mae Rogers, age 44, passed away on Monday, July 11, 2016 at Memorial Mission Hospital. A native of Haywood County she was the daughter of the late Elmer Rogers and Diane Rogers Hall. She was also preceded in death by her step father, Terry Hall. Tammy was survived by numerous friends, cousins and one great-aunt....
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