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.
Frances Edwards
Sep 18, 2014
Devoted Christian mother Canton-Frances Pauline Mintz Edwards, age 89, passed away Thursday, September 18, 2014 at Silver Bluff Nursing Home. She was a native and a lifelong resident of Haywood County and the daughter of the late William Reed and Chanie Iva McGaha Mintz. Frances was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Ellis Edwards, who died...
Jerry Messer
Sep 18, 2014
Waynesville- Jerry Ensley Messer, age 79, passed away Thursday, Sept 18, 2014 at Maggie Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. A lifelong resident of Haywood County. He was the son of the late John Avery and Violet Wright Messer. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Lillian Erwin Messer, who died in 2000; a daughter, Carolyn...
Lucille Pealy
Sep 18, 2014
Waynesville, Lucille Mae Pealy, age 95, passed away on Thursday, September 18, 2014 at Autumn Care. Born to Gertrude and Leander Humerickhouse on February 16, 1919, Lucille married Louis Erwin Pealy on April 12, 1941 and bore five children: Theodore, Blaine, Marlene, Kent and Mike. Lucille dedicated her life to her children. She will be remembered as...
Bertie Ellington
Sep 16, 2014
Bertie Evelyn Cowan Ellington, age 81, passed away on Tuesday, September 16, 2014 at Haywood Regional Medical Center. She was born and raised in Burke County, North Carolina, spent 30 years in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina where she managed various motels. She resided four years in Kingston, Tennessee and lived the last six years in Haywood County....
Faye Swanger
Sep 16, 2014
Clyde – Faye Green Swanger, age 91, of Fines Creek, passed away on Tuesday, September 16, 2014 at The Homestead. Faye was a native of Haywood County, and had resided in Brevard for 35 years, moving back to Haywood County in 1983. She was the daughter of the late Robert Wilburn and Reva Bennett Green. In addition...
Russell Rogers
Sep 15, 2014
Waynesville, Russell Rogers, age 96, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 15, 2014. A native of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Boone and Manese Medford Rogers and was also preceded in death by two sisters; Eva Tate and Adeline Bellish, and one brother, Davis Rogers. He was a US Army veteran of World...
Dawn Christopher
Sep 15, 2014
Dawn Renee Christopher Loving wife and mother Waynesville- Dawn Renee Christopher, age 47, passed away on September 15, 2014 at Missions Hospitals Memorial Campus. Dawn was a native of Kansas City, Missouri. She was a resident of Haywood County since 1996. She was a loving mother and enjoyed spending time with her husband and daughters. She is...
Mary Crutsinger
Sep 15, 2014
Waynesville, Mary Ruth Crutsinger, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 15, 2014. A native of Buncombe County, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Ada Fowler Chapman. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John Crutsinger, who died in 2011; as well as one sister and one brother. She...
Reva Wiggins
Sep 14, 2014
Canton- Reva Putnam Wiggins passed away on Sunday, September 14, 2014, after eighty-nine years of a joyful life at Mission Hospital - Memorial Campus. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Joe and Cora Pressley Putnam. She was also preceded in death by her late husband, Glenn Wiggins; five...
Scott Rathbone
Sep 13, 2014
Waynesville, Kevin Scott Rathbone, age 46, passed away at The Homestead after an extended illness. A native of Haywood County, he is the son of David Hugh, Sr. and Janice Sheehan Rathbone. Scott was the proud owner of a welding/machine shop and was self-employed for 15 years. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his...
Jessie Brown
Sep 13, 2014
Clyde - Jessie Mae Shelton Brown, age 93, of Broad Street, passed away on Saturday, September 13, 2014 at Smoky Mountain Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was an earthly angel who touched many lives, and she has gone on to be a Heavenly angel. She was a beloved member of the community and of her church. To...
Gladys Brown
Sep 13, 2014
Gladys Chadwell Brown, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, teacher, and community member died on Saturday, September 13, 2014 after ninety-two years of service, generosity, and adventure. That adventure began in Sturgeon, Kentucky, where Gladys, the oldest child of John and Pearl Kidd Chadwell, learned the courage, curiosity, and optimism that would characterize her entire life. These qualities helped...
Helen West
Sep 13, 2014
Waynesville, Helen Louise West, age 77, passed away on Saturday, September 13, 2014. A native of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late James Way and Tennie Kirkpatrick Arrington. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Brenda Justice; one sister and three brothers. Helen worked at Unagusta Manufacturing Plant....
John Burress
Sep 12, 2014
John D. Burress Beloved Husband, Father, Friend On Friday, September 12, 2014 John D. Burress, went peacefully into the arms of Jesus at his mountain home in Cruso, North Carolina, after a brief illness. By his side was the love of his life, Patricia Long Burress with whom he had shared the past 29 years. A native...
Ernest Brock
Sep 12, 2014
Canton, Ernest William Brock, age 70, of Max Thompson Road, passed away on Friday, September 12, 2014 at Haywood Regional Medical Center. A native of Buncombe County, he was the son of the late Thomas and Elizabeth Woody Brock. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Clarence Adam Brock. Ernest was...
John Burress
Sep 12, 2014
John D. Burress Beloved Husband, Father, Friend On Friday, September 12, 2014 John D. Burress, went peacefully into the arms of Jesus at his mountain home in Cruso, North Carolina, after a brief illness. By his side was the love of his life, Patricia Long Burress with whom he had shared the past 29 years. A native...
Grace Sizemore
Sep 11, 2014
Grace Buchanan Sizemore, age 91, formerly of the Dutch Cove community, passed away on Thursday, September 11, 2014 at Silver Bluff Nursing Home. She is survived by three sons, Ernest, Alvin and Doyle Sizemore of Canton; a sister, Betty Woodard; nine grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Monday,...
Carroll Trull
Sep 10, 2014
Canton – Carroll Trull, age 88, passed away on Wednesday, September 10, 2014. A native of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Edd and Elsie Rogers Trull. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Bertha Mae Woodard Trull, who died in 2009. Carroll was a WWII United States...
Vergie Payne
Sep 9, 2014
Cherokee – Vergie Elizabeth Payne, age 86, passed away on Tuesday, September 9, 2014 at Autumn Care of Waynesville. A native of Swain County, she was the daughter of the late John and Jane Ester Sherrill. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, D.J. Payne, who died in 1993; and three...
Lois Turner
Sep 7, 2014
Waynesville, Lois Irene "Shorty" Turner, age 92, passed away on Thursday, September 4, 2014 at The Homestead. A native of Jackson County, she was the daughter of the late John Lowery Gunter and Harriett Smathers Gunter. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Turner, who died in 1985, three sisters, seven brothers, and a stepdaughter...
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