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.
Donna Mcelroy
Nov 8, 2014
Waynesville, Donna Kay Russell McElroy, age 53, passed away on Saturday, November 8, 2014 at her residence. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, she was the daughter of Hilda Sanford Russell and the late Charles Vestal "Bud" Russell and was also preceded in death by her son, Anthony Neal McElroy, who died in 1984. Donna...
Edith Harris
Nov 8, 2014
Edith Haney Harris, age 95, passed away on Saturday, November 8, 2014 at Silver Bluff Nursing Home. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Weaver and Elizabeth Mathis Haney. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Jack Harris, who died 1996; and a son, Kenneth Harris, four...
Lillian Pressley
Nov 7, 2014
LILLIAN PRESSLEY "Loving Mother & Grandmother" Canton- Lillian Rogers Pressley, age 89, passed away on Friday, November 07, 2014 at Emerald Ridge Rehabilitation and Care Center. A native of Buncombe County, she was the daughter of the late Ralph and Letha Hightower Rogers. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Ellis "Jack" Pressley, who died...
Shirley Trantham
Nov 7, 2014
Waynesville, Shirley Cochran Trantham, age 74, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, November 7, 2014 at her residence. A native of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Dewey and Lula Belle Morgan Cochran and was also preceded in death by a son, Bobby Trantham. In addition to being a wonderful wife,...
Howard Reeves
Nov 7, 2014
Wiley Howard Reeves, age 92, passed away on Friday, November 7, 2014 at The Homestead. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Melvin Grady and Mahala Austin Reeves. He was also preceded in death by three brothers, Letcher, James, and Ralph Reeves; and a sister, Virgilene Reeves Kinsland. He...
Macie Scott
Nov 7, 2014
Macie Elizabeth Worley Scott, 86, passed away Friday, November 7, 2014, at her residence. She was a lifelong resident of the Beaverdam Community of Haywood County and a founding member of Long Branch Missionary Baptist Church. She was the daughter of the late George Raby and Artie Scott Worley. She was also preceded in death by her...
Reverend Hamilton
Nov 6, 2014
Lake Junaluska, Reverend James Robert Hamilton, age 88, passed away on November 6, 2014 at The Homestead. A native of New Bern, North Carolina, he was the son of the late Guy and Bertie May Hamilton and was also preceded in death by his wife of 49 years, Mary Moore Hamilton. He attended Brevard and High Point...
Lucille Owen
Nov 6, 2014
Canton- Lucille Burnette Owen, age 91, passed away on Thursday, November 6, 2014 at Givens Estates Health Care Center. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Gilmer and Myrtle Trull Burnette. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gay Woodrow Owen, who died in 1987; her daughter, Revonda...
Maxine Mcclure
Nov 5, 2014
Waynesville, Maxine Conner McClure, age 71, passed away on Wednesday, November 5, 2014 at Haywood Regional Medical Center. A native of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Brownlow and Pearl Norris Conner. Maxine enjoyed working in her garden and working with arts and crafts. She also loved to read and had a special place...
Marie Burris
Nov 4, 2014
Waynesville, Marie Burris, age 69, of Hendrix Street, passed away on Tuesday, November 04, 2014 at The Homestead. A native of Jackson County, she was the daughter of the late N. L. Ensley and Beatrice Ashe and was also preceded in death by her husband, Carroll L. Burris, who died in 2013. Marie was a talented artist....
Bobby Smith
Nov 3, 2014
Waynesville, Bobby Carl Smith, age 59, of the Bethel Community, passed away on Monday, November 03, 2014 at his residence. A native of Gaston County, he was the son of the late Hershel Thomas and Ruth Glenn Barrett Grigg. He was also preceded in death by a daughter, Crystal Dawn Smith Young and a sister, Leslie Caron...
Walter Clark
Nov 2, 2014
Walter C. Clark, 91, passed away November 2nd, 2014 at Silver Bluff Rehabilitation Center. A native of Haywood County, he was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas A. and Zora Clark and siblings, Maxi Teague and Thomas A. Clark, Jr. Walter stayed active into his 90's. He loved golfing, walking, swimming, and shooting hoops. Admired by...
Nora White
Nov 1, 2014
Lake Junaluska, Nora Elizabeth White, age 90, passed away on Saturday, November 1, 2014 at Silver Bluff Nursing Home. A native of Greenwood County, South Carolina, she was the daughter of the late James Calvin and Ella Mae Talbert White. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Walling White, who...
Patsy Pruett
Nov 1, 2014
Patsy K. Pruett Canton- Patsy Kinsland Pruett, age 84, passed away Saturday, November 1, 2014 at Mission Hospital. She was the daughter of the late John Hascue and Patti Lois Evans Kinsland. She was employed at Haywood County Hospital as an LPN for 22 years. In addition to being a wonderful mother and homemaker, she enjoyed sewing,...
Taylor Ross
Oct 31, 2014
Waynesville, Taylor Mack Ross, age 83, of Farmland Road, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Friday, October 31, 2014 at his home. A native of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Roy Hobert, Sr. and Amanda Henson Ross. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three sisters, Geneva...
Barbara Fayssoux
Oct 30, 2014
Barbara Mary Bielinski Fayssoux, 95, of Asheville, passed away Thursday, October 30, 2014. She was a native of Elmdale, Minnesota and was the daughter of the late Frank Stephen and Christina Kruzel Bielinski. Barbara was a member of the Basilica of Saint Lawrence. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husbands, Lloyd and Harry...
Jack Haney
Oct 30, 2014
JACK A. HANEY, SR. Shelby- Jack Alexander Haney, Sr., age 79, passed away on Thursday, October 30, 2014 at Wendover Heights. He was a native of Haywood County and resided in Cleveland County for the past seven years of his life. He was the son of the late Washington Prentiss and Leslie Price Haney. He was preceded...
James Green
Oct 27, 2014
Waynesville, James Harrison Green, age 88, passed away on Monday, October 27, 2014. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, he was the son of the late William Claude and Pearl James Green. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Rebecca Lena Gunter Green, who passed away in 2008; a granddaughter, Michele Clayton Hall;...
Donald Boone
Oct 26, 2014
Donald Ray Boone, age 78, passed away on Sunday, October 26, 2014 at his residence. A native of Buncombe County, he was the son of the late Ray Riley and Virginia Cordell Boone. He was a graduate of Canton High School, received his Bachelor's degree at Western Carolina University, his MSW at Florida State University and was...
John Noppenberg, Ii
Oct 24, 2014
Waynesville – John L. Noppenberg, II, passed away on October 24, 2014. Born in Coral Gables, Florida, he and his wife of 47 years, Jane, found a summer retreat in Waynesville in 2006 and have loved it ever since. After graduating from the University of Miami and NSU he became a CPA and CFP. Later he taught...
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