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.
Curlee Mccall
Dec 4, 2015
"1928 – 2015" Canton – Curlee M. McCall, age 87, passed away Friday, December 04, 2015 at Haywood Regional Medical Center. A native of Macon County, she was a daughter of the late Luther and Roxie Ann Wood McCall. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Harley McCall, who died in...
David Baker
Dec 3, 2015
Clyde, David L. Baker, 62, passed away on Thursday, December 3, 2015 at Memorial Campus/St. Joseph Hospital. A native of Caldwell County, he was the son of Gwendolyn Holder Jenkins and the late Clyde Elmo Baker and was also preceded in death by a brother, Dwight Baker. David spent four years serving in the US Air Force...
William Trammell
Dec 2, 2015
Waynesville, William "Mutt" Trammell, 81, passed away on Wednesday, December 2, 2015 at the Charles George VA Medical Center. A native of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Thomas C. and Ada Tracy Trammell and was also preceded in death by three brothers, Lawrence, Zeb and Ted Trammell. He served in the US Army...
Bonnie Burke
Dec 2, 2015
Whittier, Bonnie May Rawls Burke, 80, passed away peacefully at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Born in Dade County, Florida, she was a former resident of Miami and had resided in Swain County since 1968. She was the daughter of the late Edward Kerns and Laura Rice Rawls. After graduating from Miami High School, Bonnie...
Larry Clark
Dec 1, 2015
Clyde – Larry Wayne Clark, age 58, of the Fines Creek community passed away on Tuesday, December 1, 2015 at his residence. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, he was the son of Lillian Henson Clark of Waynesville and the late Ted Vernon Clark. He was a 1975 graduate of Pisgah High School. Larry was...
Doris Parton
Dec 1, 2015
Waynesville, Doris Lee Edwards Parton, 85, passed away on Tuesday, December 1, 2015 at Maggie Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation. A native of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Glenn and Effie Howell Edwards. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Douglas Dale Parton; a son, Jack Parton; and...
Lura West
Dec 1, 2015
Asheville, Lura Mae Medford West, age 89, passed away on Tuesday, December 1, 2015, at Mission Hospital – St. Joseph Campus. A native of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Wesley Urby and Caddie Lee Warren Medford. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Roy Reeves West, who died in 2004; a...
Edwina Reed
Nov 30, 2015
Canton – Edwina Ann Reed, age 55, of Pisgah Drive passed away on Monday, November 30, 2015 at Haywood Regional Medical Center. A native of Haywood County, she was the daughter of Nancy Cagle Reed of Canton and the late Alton "Nook" Reed. Edwina was a retired teacher assistant with the Haywood County Schools tending the students...
Shirley Burnette
Nov 30, 2015
"Devoted Wife" Clyde – Shirley Stamey Burnette, age 78, passed away Monday, November 30, 2015 at her residence. She was a daughter of the late Billy and Mollie Case Stamey. Shirley retired from American Enka Company with 40 years of service. After retirement, she enjoyed making crafts and was a member of Trinity Baptist Church. She is...
Reba Wiggins
Nov 29, 2015
Canton - Reba Burnett Wiggins, 89, passed away peacefully following a short illness at the Laurels of Greentree Ridge in Asheville, N.C. She was born in the Cruso community of Haywood County in June, 1926 and was the only child of Rev. Oder and Ethel Poston Burnett. Reba attended Bethel High School, graduating as Valedictorian of her...
John Hannah
Nov 29, 2015
"1959 – 2015" Candler – Gary Joe "John" Hannah, age 56, passed away Sunday, November 29, 2015 at his residence. A native of Buncombe County, he was a son of the late Joe and Ollivee Carver Hannah. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother-in-law, Chuck Ebernickel. John enjoyed being outdoors, fishing...
Donald Janes, Sr.
Nov 28, 2015
Clyde, Donald Edward Janes, Sr., age 77, passed away on Saturday, November 28, 2015 at the Homestead. A native of Haywood County, he was the son of the late John Lowie and Maralee Whidden Janes and was also preceded in death by one brother, Johnnie Janes. He was a US Air Force veteran and proudly served from...
Max Duckett
Nov 28, 2015
Canton – Max H. Duckett, age 83, passed away on Saturday, November 28, 2015 at The Homestead. A native of Haywood County, he was the son of the late James Harrison and Lassie Duckett. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife Zillah Marie Duckett , who died in 2010; brothers,...
Bo Burgess
Nov 26, 2015
Clyde – Bo Burgess, age 61, passed away on Thursday, November 26, 2015 at Carepartners Hospice Solace Center in Asheville. He was a native of Haywood County and the son of the late Gaine and Frances Gibson Burgess. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Brandon Michael Burgess, who passed away...
Juanita Long
Nov 26, 2015
In loving memory of our mother, Juanita J. Long, who passed away on Thursday, November 26, 2015. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry J. Long; son, Eddie Frisbee; brothers, Howard and Earl Turbyfill and sister, Wanda Turbyfill. She is survived by her son, Wayne (Darlene) Melton; brother, Earnest (Betty) Turbyfill; companion, Lewis Bridges; 6 grandchildren and...
Mildred Crook
Nov 26, 2015
Canton – Mildred Beddingfield Crook, age 86, of the Cruso community, passed away from Alzheimer's disease on Thursday, November 26, 2015 at her residence. Mildred was born one spring day in 1929 in Rainbow Springs, Macon County, where her family was temporarily living. She was raised in the Canton area, where she lived with her parents French...
Webb Smathers, Sr.
Nov 25, 2015
"In Loving Memory" Canton – Webb Morrow Smathers, age 92, of Murray Rd, Canton died November 25th, 2015 at Silver Bluff Village. A lifelong resident of Haywood County, he is survived by his wife, Maxine Long Smathers of the home; a son and daughter-in-law, Dr. Webb M. Smathers, Jr., and Dr. Diane G. Smathers of Westminster, S.C.;...
Ray Wise
Nov 25, 2015
Waynesville, Raymond John Wise, 66, passed away on Wednesday, November 25, 2015 at The Homestead. Born in Muscatine, Iowa, he was the son of the late John and Helen Cobb Wise. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Beverly Baldwin; his aunt, Frances Hart; and uncle, Alvin Cobb. At the age...
Catherine Medley
Nov 23, 2015
Canton, Catherine Webb Medley, 47, of 29 Audrey Road, passed away on Monday, November 23, 2015 at her residence. A native of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Charles and June Hutchison Webb. Catherine worked as a CNA and enjoyed raising her grandson, Xzaviour. She is survived by her husband of 17 years, Jeffery...
Charles Hannah
Nov 20, 2015
Clyde, Charles Willard Hannah, age 86, died on November 20th, 2015 at his home. Charles was born on February 26th, 1929 in Clyde, North Carolina and graduated from Clyde High School in 1947. He was proceeded in death by his parents Bill and Louise Hannah; a brother Dick Hannah; brother-in-law, Walter Wells and two infant sons. He...
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