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.
Cohen Mathews
May 15, 2015
Cohen Mathews, age 86, died on Friday, May 15, 2015, at his home. Cohen was born July 7, 1928 in Waynesville as the oldest of four children to the late Thomas Hoyt and Jessie Fulbright Mathews. As a child, he lived in Carnesville (Franklin County), Georgia before returning to Haywood County, where he lived and worked for...
Nancy Massie
May 14, 2015
Waynesville, Nancy Phillips Massie, age 73, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, May 14, 2015 at CarePartners Hospice Solace Center. She was a native of Asheville, but lived most of her youth in Waynesville and was the daughter of the late Noel and Evelyn Philips. Nancy attended Waynesville Township High School and graduated...
Ronald Koonts
May 13, 2015
Waynesville, Ronald A. Koonts, age 76, passed away on Wednesday, May 13, 2015 at Haywood Lodge. A native of High Point, North Carolina, he was the son of the late Archie Alva and Helen Snider Koonts. Ronald received the Moorehead Scholarship to the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill and later earned a Bachelor of Divinity...
Virginia Shaver
May 13, 2015
Virginia Sue Banks Shaver, of Candler, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 13, 2015. A native of Burnsville, she was the daughter of the late Luther James Banks and Mildred Evangeline Tipton Banks. She was a member of Pole Creek Baptist Church and retired in December 1991 after 30 years with Square D. Virginia loved her...
Randy Ferguson
May 12, 2015
Waynesville, William Randall "Randy" Ferguson, age 51, of Chestnut Park Drive, passed away on Tuesday, May 12, 2015. Randy was born in Buncombe County but lived most of his life in Haywood County. He was the son of Aulby Pless Ferguson of Waynesville and the late Ralph Ferguson. Randy loved all things outdoors, especially golfing, fishing and...
John Miller
May 11, 2015
Lake Junaluska, The Reverend John James Miller, age 94, passed from this earthly life to eternal life with God on May 11, 2015 at Maggie Valley Nursing Center. The family welcomes friends and the community to a time of visitation at First United Methodist Church, 566 South Haywood Street, Waynesville, NC beginning at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday,...
Donald Leatherwood
May 11, 2015
Canton, Donald Ray Leatherwood, age 83, passed away on May 11, 2015 at the Brian Center. A native of Haywood County and former resident of Buncombe County, he was the son of the late Sherrill Ray and Edna McElroy Leatherwood. He was also preceded in death by his first wife, Betty Lee Parker Leatherwood and second wife,...
Larry Bell
May 11, 2015
Waynesville – Larry Dean Bell, age 48, passed away on Monday, May 11, 2015 at St. Francis Hospital in Greenville, South Carolina. A native of Haywood County, he was the son of the late James Kenneth and Frances Nations Bell. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Kenny Bell. Larry was...
Ronald Brown
May 10, 2015
Waynesville, Ronald Ray "Ronnie" Brown, passed away on Sunday, May 10, 2015 at his residence from injuries he received in a lawn mower accident. Born in Waynesville on July 31, 1950, he was the son of Roxie Smith Brown and the late Marvin Reeves Brown. In addition to his father, he was also preceded in death by...
Irene Ballard
May 9, 2015
Asheville, Evelyn Irene Moore Ballard, age 84, passed away on Saturday, May 9, 2015 at CarePartners Hospice Solace Center. Irene was a native and resident of Buncombe County most of her life and was the daughter of the late Hampton Monroe and Mabel Florence Taylor Moore. She and her husband founded Ballard Appliance Company in Asheville where...
Alice Burnette
May 9, 2015
Waynesville, Alice Jane Burnette, age 88, passed away on Saturday, May 9, 2015 at the Brian Center. A native of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Ernest and Madge Smith Burnette and was also preceded in death by a sister, Lilly M. Smith; and one brother, Rufus Burnette. Alice is survived by two daughters,...
Nancy Wright
May 8, 2015
Waynesville, Nancy Kay Pruett Wright, age 72, of Kennel Way, passed away on Friday, May 8, 2015 at St. Joseph Hospital. A native of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Homer and Geneva Moody Pruett and was also preceded in death by two sisters, Sandra Pruett and Shirley Mills. Nancy was employed at Haywood...
Anna Wood
May 7, 2015
"Loving Mother, Grandmother and Great-Grandmother" Waynesville, Anna Lou Wood, age 84, passed away on Thursday, May 7, 2015 at CarePartners Hospice Solace Center. A native of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Mary Margaret Russell Massie In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Lester Wood. Anna...
Violet Early
May 7, 2015
Waynesville, Violet Marie Rathbone Early, age 80, of Chambers Mountain Road, passed away on Thursday, May 7, 2015 at Smoky Mountain Health Care and Rehabilitation. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Nancy Eveline Packett Rathbone and was also preceded in death by her husband, Troy Early,...
Bertie Sanderlin
May 7, 2015
"1928 - 2015" Canton – Bertie Loreen Chapman Sanderlin, age 87, passed away Thursday, May 7, 2015 at The Homestead. A native of Haywood County and prior residence of Salem, New Jersey for 36 years, she was the daughter of the late M.A. and Effie Gaddy Chapman. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death...
Jessie Thibodeaux
May 6, 2015
Waynesville, Jessie Lee Sutton Thibodeaux, age 75, passed away on Wednesday, May 6, 2015 at The Homestead. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Jesse and Ruby Lee Sutton. She was an employee at Maggie Valley Country Club where she bartended and cashiered. Jessie enjoyed playing basketball in her...
Carl Gillis
May 5, 2015
Clyde – Carl Milton Gillis, age 89, passed away on Tuesday, May 5, 2015 at Haywood Regional Medical Center. A native and resident of Haywood County most of his life, he was the son of the late Arthur J. and Nora Underwood Gillis. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife,...
James Ledbetter
May 5, 2015
Canton – James "Jay" Lawrence Ledbetter, age 87, of the Bethel Community, passed away on Tuesday, May 5, 2015 at the Homestead. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Johnathan Penland and Allie Jennings Chambers Ledbetter. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving...
Nancy Harris
May 4, 2015
Nancy Buckner Harris, 91, of Asheville, passed away, Monday, May 4, 2015. A native of Madison County, she was the daughter of the late Nelson and Lodusky Rice Buckner. Nancy was a member of Pole Creek Baptist Church. While living in Assisted Living the past few years, she enjoyed crafts, bingo and the fellowship of her friends. In addition...
Susie Plemmons
May 3, 2015
Waynesville, Susie Arlene Chandler Plemmons, age 77, of Blink Bonny Drive, passed away on Monday, May 4, 2015 at CarePartners Solace Center. A native of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Jefferson and Helen Hampton Chandler and was also preceded in death by seven brothers and sisters. Susie was employed at Haywood County Department...
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