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.
Frank Tucker
Sep 25, 2014
Waynesville, Frank "Kenneth" Tucker, 70, passed away on Thursday, September 25, 2014. He was born on February 15, 1944 to Frank Tucker and Mary Shelton Tucker-Moody and lived his entire life in Haywood County. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his older brother, Davis R. Tucker. He is survived by his wife...
Laverne Kuehn
Sep 25, 2014
Cassie LaVerne Kuehn, age 89, of the Crabtree Community of Clyde, passed away on Thursday, September 25, 2014 at her residence. She was a native of Rapides Parish, Louisiana, but resided in Haywood County for the last 20 years and was the daughter of the late Steve Columbus and Maurene Lattice Roaten Laird. She was also preceded...
Verna Mashburn
Sep 25, 2014
Canton- Verna Keylon Mashburn, age 101, of Concord NC and formally of Canton, passed away on Friday, September 26, 2014 at St. Andrews Assisted Living Center. She was a native of Roan County, Tennessee and the daughter of the late John Wesley and Bonnie Lou Cooper Keylon. Mrs. Mashburn was also preceded in death by her brothers,...
Lewis King
Sep 24, 2014
Lewis Willard King, passed away on Wednesday, September 24, 2014. A native of Haywood County, he was the son of the late James Loyd and Annie Mae Jones King. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Linda Campbell King; a half-brother, William Haney and a half-sister, Elsie Cooper. Lewis was formerly employed by American Enka...
Nola Henderson
Sep 24, 2014
Lake Junaluska, Nola Stokley Henderson, age 90, passed away on Wednesday, September 24, 2014 at Silver Bluff Nursing Home. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Royal and Margaret Self Stokley. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Donald Henderson; five sisters; and five brothers. She...
James Grant, Jr.
Sep 24, 2014
Clyde, James Robert "J.R." Grant Jr., age 70, of Glenwood Drive, passed away on Wednesday, September 24, 2014 at Haywood Regional Medical Center. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, he was the son of the late James Robert Grant and Edna Mae Roberts and was also preceded in death by a sister, Linda Conner. He...
Joline Young
Sep 24, 2014
Waynesville - Joline Marie Young, age 82, passed away on September 24, 2014. Joline was the beloved wife of the late Lester for 49 years; dearest mother of Peg (Dan) Wolter and Dale Young; loving grandmother of Colleen (Carl) Kuehnel, Shannon (Jeremy) Jones, Lindsay (Martin) and the late Patrick Young; and proud great-grandmother of six. She will...
Thomas Beasley, Jr.
Sep 24, 2014
Thomas "Richard" Beasley Jr., 39, of Gastonia, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2014, at CaroMont Regional Medical Center. He was a native of Homestead, Florida, son of Velma "Penny" Beasley and Thomas Richard Beasley Sr. and wife, Dianna. Richard served in the U.S. Army 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) from 1993-97. Thomas was self employed, certified in...
Austin Robeson
Sep 23, 2014
York, SC - Clara Austin Averett Robeson, 93, was born March 23, 1921 in Birmingham, Alabama to Edward Boyle Averett and Clara Austin Mastin Averett. She went to Heaven on Tuesday, September 23, 2014 from her son's home in Landrum, South Carolina surrounded by her family. She was married to LT Edward John Robeson III USN (Ret),...
Mary Roberson
Sep 22, 2014
Mary Sue Owenby Roberson, 96, of Swannanoa passed away Monday, September 22, 2014. A native of Bat Cave, she was a daughter of the late Ernest and Blanche Hill Owenby. Sue had been a member of First Baptist Church of Swannanoa for over 60 years and had retired from Beacon Manufacturing. In addition to her parent, she was preceded...
William Mull
Sep 22, 2014
It all started at 105 Fairfax Avenue and will end at 171 Fairfax Avenue. Asheville was always a place that he loved and called home. William Bryson Mull, Jr., 85, passed away Monday, September 22, 2014. He was born July 08, 1925 to the late William Bryson Mull, Sr. and Floy Bell Baldwin Mull. He was also preceded in...
Karen Jenkins
Sep 21, 2014
Canton – Karen Marie Worley Jenkins, age 59, passed away on Sunday, September 21, 2014 at the John F. Keever, Jr. Solace Center in Asheville. A native of Haywood County, she is the daughter of the late Kenneth and Mary Ruth Sorrells Worley. Karen was employed by Ingles and Sav-Mor and retired as a manager. She ministered...
Debra Connor
Sep 21, 2014
Canton – Debra Green Connor, age 55 passed away on Sunday, September 21, 2014 at Haywood Regional Medical Center. A native of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Betty Wyatt Green. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by a sister, Linda Rathbone and two brothers, Jimmy Green...
Willa Moody
Sep 20, 2014
Waynesville, Willa Belle "Billie" Jenkins Moody, age 87, passed away on Saturday, September 20, 2014 at Haywood Lodge. A native and lifelong residence of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Oliver Parker and Vinnie Virginia Davis Jenkins. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence Luther Moody,...
Mattie Ramsey
Sep 20, 2014
Maggie Valley, Mattie Rich Ramsey, age 92, passed away on Saturday, September 20, 2014 at Smoky Mountain Rehabilitation Center. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Thomas Cleveland and Minnie Knight Rich. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Clyde Ramsey, who died...
Mary Collins
Sep 19, 2014
Clyde, Mary Collins, 98, passed away peacefully September 19th at Skyland Care Center in Sylva. Born in Crossville Tennessee on February 13, 1916 to the late Lon & Nell Smith, she was one of 9 children. Mary moved to Clyde in 1955 with her family and lived there for over 50 years. As an accomplished seamstress, Mary...
Kenneth Smathers
Sep 19, 2014
Waynesville, Kenneth Lee "Red" Smathers, age 81, passed away on Friday, September 19, 2014 at his residence. A native of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Perry and Nellie Arrington Smathers. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Sam; a sister, Bernice; a grandson, Scotty Cochran; great-grandson, Levi...
Robert Luckey
Sep 19, 2014
Bob Luckey, 76, a retired Newsday photo journalist and Photo Editor, formerly of Stony Brook, N.Y. passed away at his home in Clyde, North Carolina on September 19, 2014. Bob began his career at the Long Island Press in the late 50's and then spent 30 years as a Staff photographer for Newsday, and the last decade...
Roxie Lance
Sep 19, 2014
Maggie Valley – Roxie Sharlene Franklin Lance, age 44, of Forest Drive, passed away on Friday, September 19, 2014 at Haywood Regional Medical Center. Born in Fort Knox, Kentucky, she lived for many years in Tyler, Texas until meeting the love of her life and moving to Maggie Valley. She was the daughter of the late John...
D.C Hall
Sep 19, 2014
D. C. Hall Canton- D. C Hall, age 94, went to be with his Lord, Jesus, on Friday, September 19, 2014. A native of Clay County lived in Haywood County since 1942. He was the son of the late DeWitt Clinton Hall and Lizzie Welch Hall. He was preceded in death by his wife, Rosemary Setzer Hall;...
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