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.
James Newland
Mar 2, 2015
James A. Newland entered into the arms of his savior and Lord after a short battle with cancer. James was the son of Jimmy L. (deceased) and Helen C. Newland. James is preceded in death by his loving wife Paula Ross Newland, his father Jimmy L. Newland, and on February 12, 2015 his youngest brother Max Newland. Surviving is...
Lillian Trantham
Mar 2, 2015
Clyde, Lillian Ledford Trantham, age 99, of Liner Creek Road, peacefully joined her Heavenly Father on Monday, March 2, 2015 at the Brian Center. A native of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Newton and Inez Duckett Ledford. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Horace Trantham; a...
Ray Thomas
Mar 2, 2015
Ray Dewey Thomas, 79, formerly of Asheville went to his next life on Monday, March 2, 2015. Ray was a devoted and loving husband of 59 years and a loving father, teaching all of his children the value of hard work. He was a defender and protector of everyone in his life. Ray worked 35 years for Felkel Oil...
Lucile Shumolis
Mar 1, 2015
Canton- Lucile Henderson Shumolis, age 88, passed away on Sunday, March 1, 2015 at Silver Bluff Nursing Home. A native of Henderson County, she was the daughter of the late Nun and Lucy Hoots Henderson. She was also preceded in death by her husband, George Shumolis, who passed in 1998; a son, Wayne Relis Shumolis, who died...
Colleen Jakes
Mar 1, 2015
Colleen McDonald Jakes, age 86, passed away on Sunday, March 1, 2015 at her residence. A native of Columbus, Indiana, she was the daughter of the late Raymond C. and Opal Carnes McDonald. She was also preceded in death by a son, Victor O. Cole, Jr; and a brother, Raymond C. McDonald. Colleen graduated from Bryant and...
Nancy Patterson
Feb 28, 2015
Waynesville, Nancy Riggins Patterson, age 75, passed away on Saturday, February 28, 2015 at The Homestead. A native of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Clyde and Janie Ross Riggins and was also preceded in death by her husband, Glen E. "Pat" Patterson, who died in 2003. She was a US Air Force veteran....
Edith Henson
Feb 28, 2015
Canton - Edith West Henson, age 91, of Kims Cove Road passed away on Saturday, February 28, 2015 at Silver Bluff Nursing Home. A native of Haywood County, she was a daughter of the late Carl and Mila Phillips West. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Thelma Scruggs and Cotton...
Joseph Everett
Feb 27, 2015
Candler – Joseph Lee Everett, age 84, passed away on Friday, February 27, 2015. A native of Sale Creek, Tennessee, he was a son of the late Henry and ParaLee Everett. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Joe Everett, who died in 2007, and a son, Toby Everett. Mr....
Mary Singleton
Feb 26, 2015
Waynesville, Mary Sue Grasty Singleton, age 78, passed away on Thursday, February 26, 2015 at the Haywood Lodge and Retirement Center. She was a native of Haywood County, and was the daughter of the late Guy and Lois Gibson Grasty. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Evan Singleton; two sisters,...
Ila Moore
Feb 26, 2015
Canton – Ila Mae Buchanan Moore, age 97, of the Stamey Cove community passed away on Thursday, February 26, 2015 at her home. A native of Jackson County, she was the daughter of the late Fred Lee and Florence Clementine Hyatt Buchanan. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Claude Casey Moore who died in...
Alan Mccracken
Feb 25, 2015
Flat Rock – Alan Gale McCracken, age 67, passed away on February 25, 2015 at Mission Hospitals – Memorial Campus. Alan was born in Haywood County on May 16, 1947 to the late Hilda and William McCracken. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Richard McCracken. He grew up in Long's Chapel United Methodist Church....
Hattie Cook
Feb 24, 2015
Waynesville, Hattie Wilsie Duckett Cook, age 87, of Lum Boone Circle, passed away on Tuesday, February 24, 2015 at The Homestead. A native of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Norman and Hattie Lorena Bramlett Duckett. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Hoyt Cook, and two brothers, Ralph and Luther Duckett....
Judy Limbo
Feb 24, 2015
Clyde- Judith Ann Stevenson Limbo, age 81, passed in peace on Tuesday, February 24, 2015 at Mission Hospitals Memorial Campus. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Theodore and Oda Reed Stevenson. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Eugene Limbo, who died in 2004; a sister,...
John Howell
Feb 23, 2015
Waynesville, John Cullen Howell, "Johnny/Doc," age 63, passed away on Monday, February 23, 2015 at Memorial Mission Hospital. He was surrounded by family and friends. Born June 7, 1951 in St. Augustine Florida, Johnny was the son of the late Edith Morgan Howell and Matt Denmark Howell. He was preceded in death by his beloved older brother,...
Grace Rhinehart
Feb 22, 2015
Lake Junaluska, Grace Holland Rhinehart, 94, of 22 Harrell Drive, passed away on Sunday, February 22, 2015 at home surrounded by family and friends. Grace was born on September 15, 1920 in Macon County to the late Benjamin and Lula Russell Holland. In death, Grace also joins her husband, Tommy Rhinehart; a sister, Dallas Mathis and brothers,...
Esther Kirkpatrick
Feb 22, 2015
Lexington, Esther Nell Fisher Kirkpatrick, age 87, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 22, 2015 at Carolina House in Lexington, North Carolina. A native of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late David Cleveland and Annie Mildred Rathbone Fisher. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her...
Gladys Beasley
Feb 20, 2015
Waynesville, Gladys Marion Beasley, age 82, passed peacefully on Friday, February 20, 2015 at Mission Hospitals-Memorial Campus. A native of Madison County, she was the daughter of the late Marion and Mattie Lowe Frisbee. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Vivian Kaye Haynes and a brother, Lewis Frisbee. Gladys was...
Sharon Shearer
Feb 20, 2015
Waynesville, Sharon Anita Shearer, born on June 9, 1955, passed away on Friday, February 20, 2015 at Stone Creek Health and Rehabilitation Center. A native of Hendersonville County, she was the daughter of the late Richard Miles and Edith Nations Harkins. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her caregiver, Ken Meydrech. Sharon...
Frank Cathey
Feb 20, 2015
Flat Rock and Clyde – Thaddeus Frank Cathey, age 92, of Flat Rock and Clyde passed away on Friday, February 20, 2015 in Flat Rock. He was born on January 22, 1923. Frank was the son of the late Thadeus Alton and Francis McNabb Cathey. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Lucille Bost of...
Wallace Britt
Feb 19, 2015
Canton – Reverend Claudie Wallace Britt, age 82, passed away on Thursday, February 19, 2015 at Mission Hospitals – Memorial Campus. A native of Hertford County, North Carolina, he had resided in Haywood County since 1979. He was the son of the late Luter John and Annie Rebecca Vann Britt and was also preceded in death by...
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