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.
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...
Harry Mccracken Sr.
Apr 30, 2015
Waynesville, Harry Benjamin McCracken was born in Haywood County November 7, 1922 to Gussie Medford and Weaver McCracken of Clyde, NC. Harry lived and worked in Haywood County his entire life until failing health in his later years. He was a veteran of WWII serving in the US Navy and stationed in Pensacola, Florida and San Diego,...
Russell Burson, Jr.
Apr 29, 2015
Waynesville. Russell Nettles Burson, Jr., age 85, passed away on Wednesday, April 29, 2015 at his home. A native of Selma, Alabama, he was the son of the late Russell Nettles and Margaret Beveridge Burson. After graduating from Auburn University, he went on to receive his Master of Divinity degree from Vanderbilt University. Russell served a church...
Ronald Cogdill
Apr 28, 2015
Waynesville, Ronald "Clifford" Cogdill, age 82, of Balsam Ridge Road, went to be with his Heavenly Father on Tuesday, April 28, 2015 at Autumn Care Nursing and Rehabilitation after a period of declining health. He was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Bolden Cogdill; daughter, Angela Cogdill Woody and a grandbaby; two brothers, Robert and Joe...
Viola Dean
Apr 28, 2015
Leicester – Viola Hawkins Dean, age 91, went home to be with the Lord, on Tuesday, April 28, 2015 at Aston Park Health Care Center. A native of Buncombe County, she was a daughter of the late Mark Ervin and Jennieve Henson Hawkins. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Reverend...
Jesse Mashburn
Apr 27, 2015
"1942 – 2015" Canton – Jesse Frank Mashburn, age 73, passed away Monday, April 27, 2015 at Golden Living Center in Hendersonville. A native of Swain County, he was a son of the late Wilburn and Louella Franks Mashburn. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Irene Messer Mashburn, who died...
Bessie Burrus
Apr 26, 2015
Waynesville, Bessie Mae Newman Burrus, age 92, of 82 Henson Drive, passed away on Sunday, April 26, 2015 at her residence. A native of Cherokee County, she had lived most of her life in Haywood County. She was the daughter of the late William E. and Lillie Adeline Wiggins and was also preceded in death by her...
Marvin Beck
Apr 26, 2015
Waynesville, Marvin Luther Beck passed away on Sunday, April 26, 2015 at the Brian Center. Marvin was the son of the late, William Jay and Ruby Miller Beck and was also preceded in death by a brother, Thomas Allen Beck. Marvin is survived by brother, Robert Eugene Beck; sister-in-law, Doris Beck; nieces, Tommie Elaine Thomas (Jr.) and...
Maude Fisher
Apr 25, 2015
Waynesville – Maude Coward Fisher, 83, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 25, 2015 at the Elizabeth House in Flat Rock, NC. A native of Madison County, she was the daughter of the late William Grady Coward and Nola Suttles Coward. She was the wife of 63 years of the late Israel McDaniel...
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