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.
Theodore Sweger
Aug 10, 2016
Theodore James Sweger, January 19, 1924 – August 10, 2016, lived to be 92 years old. He was a combat veteran of World War II, followed by a career as a design engineer with Illinois Railway Equipment Company in Chicago. Together with his company, he was awarded more than 70 patents. In retirement, Ted volunteered with Habitat...
Ruby Stuart
Aug 9, 2016
"Loved By Everyone" Canton – Ruby Gertrude Wiggins Stuart, 96, passed away on Tuesday, August 9, 2016 at Stonecreek Health and Rehabilitation Center. A native of Swain County, she was a daughter of the late Columbus LaFayette and Laura Alice Weeks Wiggins. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Boyce McCracken...
Hayes Coggins
Aug 9, 2016
Balsam, Hayes W. Coggins went to be with his Lord on August 9th 2016 The son of Western and Callie Coggins, he was born on May 6, 1932 in Cullowhee, NC. He retired from Western Carolina University. After his retirement, he enjoyed working for several years at the Balsam Mountain Preserve. He was a US Army veteran,...
Johnny Williams
Aug 9, 2016
Waynesville, Johnny Ray Williams, 51, died Tuesday, August 9, 2016 at home. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Robert Rhinehart and Delphia Williams. He is survived by his wife, Kimberly Williams; daughters, Brooke Carter (Jason) and Ashley Williams of Clyde; sisters, Marilyn, Vicky, Tammy and Paula; brothers, Larry,...
Mary Bocook
Aug 8, 2016
Waynesville, Greenville SC, Mary Frances ("Skeeter") Bocook, age 88, of Brookdale of Greenville, died on Monday August 8, 2016 in Greenville Memorial Hospital. A native of Asheville, NC, and former resident of Clearwater, FL, Skeeter had resided in Haywood County, NC for 20 years, and had lived in Greenville, SC for the past 8 years. She was...
Helen Parker
Aug 8, 2016
"1926-2016" Canton – Helen Estella Reynolds Parker, age 89, passed away on August 8, 2016 at her residence. A native of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late James Mally and Lelia Clark Reynolds. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Victor Lee Parker, who died in 2004. Helen...
Curtis Chapman Ii
Aug 7, 2016
Lake Junaluska resident Curtis Allen Chapman II passed away at age 73 on Sunday, August 7, 2016 at Memorial Mission Hospital in Asheville. Curtis was raised in Macon, Georgia. He earned a BFA degree from La Grange College, then an MFA in Visual Arts from the University of Georgia. In 1967, he married Daphne Lee Murph, and...
James Killian
Aug 6, 2016
Maggie Valley, James Wesley Killian, age 72, passed away on Saturday, August 6, 2016 at Maggie Valley Nursing Home and Rehabilitation. A native of Sevier County, Tennessee, he was the son of the late John Wesley Killian and Ruby Lee Turner. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Killian and one infant son, Michael...
Beverly Mitchell
Aug 5, 2016
Beverly Mitchell, 43, of Fairview passed away Friday, August 5, 2016 at Mission Hospital. She was an Asheville native, a daughter of Wayne and the late Becky Wyatt. Beverly had many friends and loved making people smile and laugh. She always encouraged her daughters to do their best and enjoyed being able to homeschool Rachel. Family, dogs, pigs, and...
Albert Rich
Aug 4, 2016
Maggie Valley, Jacob Albert Rich, age 91, passed away on Thursday, August 4, 2016 at Harris Regional Medical Center. A native of Haywood County, he was the son of the late James Clawson and Annie Mae Evans Rich. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Ina Mae Sutton Rich; three brothers and three sisters. Albert...
Mildred Barber
Aug 4, 2016
Waynesville, Mildred Lee Bigford Barber, age 88, passed away on Friday, August 4, 2016. Services and burial will be in Wilmington, NC.
Faye Thompson
Aug 4, 2016
Service arrangements are pending and will be announced as they become available.
Terry Beasley
Aug 4, 2016
Clyde, Terry Beasley, age 43, passed away on Thursday, August 4, 2016 at Memorial Mission Hospital. Service arrangements are pending and will be announced as they become available by Wells Funeral Home of Waynesville.
Terry Beasley
Aug 4, 2016
Clyde, Terry Wayne Beasley, age 43, passed away on Thursday, August 4, 2016, at Memorial Mission Hospital. A native of Haywood County, he was the son of the late James William "Bill" and Pauline Smith Beasley. He was also preceded in death by a brother, James Roger Beasley; paternal grandparents, Douglas and Nancy Elizabeth Justice Beasley; and...
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...
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