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.
Glenn Browning
Jul 9, 2014
Canton – Glenn "Churn" Lee Browning, age 77, passed away on Wednesday, July 9, 2014 at John F. Keever Solace Center. A native of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Kenneth Early and Edna Swanger Browning. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by two brothers, William "Blue" and Virgil...
Johnnie Hightower
Jul 9, 2014
Canton - Johnnie Ruth Hightower, age 60, of the Lake Logan Community, passed away on Wednesday, July 9, 2014 at Harris Regional Hospital. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, she was the daughter of Willa Nell Melton Stiles of Waynesville and the late Ernest Stiles. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Donna...
Martha Harrell
Jul 8, 2014
Waynesville, Martha Gaddis Harrell, age 74, of Ruby Park, passed away on Tuesday, July 8, 2014 at the Brian Center. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Allen and Bertha Wyatt Gaddis. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, James Michael Harrell,...
Gladys Price
Jul 6, 2014
Gladys L. Leaser Cawood Price, 96 years, formerly of Asheville, NC passed away Sunday, July 6, 2014 in Monroe, MI. She was born June 14, 1918 in Oak Harbor, OH Gladys to the late Robert C. and Effie L. (Immel) Leaser. Gladys was a wonderful homemaker and a talented artist. She enjoyed sewing and crafts. Gladys was loved by...
Christopher Buchanan
Jul 5, 2014
Cary, NC-Christopher Chadwick "Chad" Buchanan, age 43, passed away on Saturday, July 5, 2014 at his residence in Cary. Chad was born in Buncombe County. He resided in Haywood County for 20 years and the past 23 years in Raleigh. He is the son of Doug and Patty Buchanan. He was preceded in death by his grandfather,...
John Early
Jul 4, 2014
Waynesville, John "Jack" D. Early, age 84, of Cambridge Way, passed away on Friday, July 4, 2014 at Autumn Care. A native of Macon County, he was the son of the late John Lee and Mamie Estes Early. He was also preceded in death by three sisters, Pearl Teems, Jane Taylor, and Mildred McDowell and two brothers,...
John Underwood
Jul 3, 2014
Waynesville, John Taylor Underwood, age 61, passed away on Thursday, July 3, 2014 at Mission Hospital. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Robert and Yvonne Patterson Underwood. John graduated from Tuscola High School in 1971 where upon graduation, he attended Wingate Junior College and Appalachian State University. After...
Bill Mccord
Jul 3, 2014
Waynesville, William "Bill" Lucius McCord, Jr., age 83, passed away on Thursday, July 3, 2014 at MedWest Haywood. A native of Shelby, North Carolina, he had resided in Haywood County since 1980. He was the son of the late William Lucius McCord, Sr. and Lilly Parrish McCord, and he was also preceded in death by a son,...
Eugene Nichols
Jul 3, 2014
Waynesville, Eugene "Gene" Hamilton Nichols, age 85, of Orion Davis Road, passed away on Thursday, July 3, 2014 at his residence. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Clayton Marvin and Elsie Moore Nichols. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Albert Lee Nichols and Louie "Jake"...
Hazel Wright
Jul 3, 2014
Canton, Hazel Lee Gossett Wright, age 88, of Queentown Road, passed away on Thursday, July 3, 2014 at Silver Bluff Nursing Home. A native of Buncombe County, she was the daughter of the late Robert "Bob" and Mary Rhodarmer Gossett. Hazel was affectionately known as "Dink" and will be remembered for being a very kind and loving...
Rhonda Morgan
Jul 2, 2014
Waynesville, Rhonda Kay Ratcliffe Morgan, age 53, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 2, 2014 at her residence in Snellville, Georgia after a two-year battle with cancer. Born on September 17, 1960, she was preceded in death by her parents, Edwin and Shirley Fish Ratcliffe. Rhonda graduated from Tuscola High School and later married the love of...
Hilda Morgan
Jul 2, 2014
Waynesville, Hilda Brown Morgan, 82, of Hemphill Road, passed away on Wednesday, July 2, 2014 at Maggie Valley Nursing Home. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late R. Boone and Cora Carver Brown. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Bernard "Billy" E....
Sara Bryson
Jul 2, 2014
Gainesville, Georgia, Sara Oberia Wyatt Bryson, age 97, formely of Waynesville, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family, loving caregivers, and her dear friend, Shirley Shockley, on July 2, 2014 at Autumn Breeze Assisted Living in Gainesville, Georgia. Born in Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late James Howard and Numa McClure Wyatt. She also...
Carolyn Tennefoss
Jul 1, 2014
Carolyn Moll Gillio Tennefoss, age 83, passed away on Tuesday, July 1, 2014, at John F. Keever, Jr. Solace Center. A native of Wells, Minnesota, she was the daughter of the late, William and Antonia Augst Moll. She lived most of her life in Sunnyvale and Santa Cruz, California and spent the last ten years of her...
Florence Davis
Jul 1, 2014
Asheville, Florence Connor Davis, age 86, passed away on Tuesday, July 1, 2014 at her residence. A native of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Mark and Mintie Woods Connor. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Henry William Davis, who died in 1984; a son, Craig Davis; grandsons, Bradley and Matthew...
Cleo Dockery
Jun 29, 2014
Waynesville, Cleo Stiles Dockery, age 89, of the Ratcliffe Cove Community, passed away on Sunday, June 30, 2014 at Autumn Care. A native of Murphy, she was the daughter of the late R.T. and Janie Carroll Stiles and was also preceded in death by her husband, Wayne N. Dockery; a son, Donald Wayne Dockery; five sisters; and...
Nathaniel Lewis
Jun 28, 2014
Candler, Nathaniel Hugh Lewis, age 19, passed away on Saturday, June 28, 2014. A native of Waynesville, he was employed as an assistant electrician for M.B. Haynes Corporation. Nate had a passion for motorcycles and anything fast. He competed on track days in Alabama and had aspirations of racing professionally. Nate was a beloved father, son, grandson...
Joseph Hyatt
Jun 28, 2014
Joseph Carroll Hyatt, Sr., age 74, of Estes Drive, passed away on Saturday, June 28, 2014 at Mission Hospitals – Memorial Campus. A native of Swain County, he was the son of the late Joseph Woodrow and Elsie Parris Hyatt and was also preceded in death by his wife, Linda Hyatt and two brothers, Tommy and Robert...
C. Edwards
Jun 28, 2014
Waynesville, C. Ray Edwards, 69, of Covington, GA, passed away on Saturday, June 28, 2014 at Newton Medical Center. Mr. Edwards was born in Waynesville, NC to the late Harry Ralph and June Henry Edwards. He worked for Sears for 37 years in management and as an owner of the Sears in Covington. He was a member...
Patricia Posey
Jun 27, 2014
Patricia Gayle Petree Posey, age 67, passed away on Friday, June 27, 2014 at Memorial Mission Campus. A native of Forsythe County, she is the daughter of Howard Gray and Elsie Tew Petree of Winston-Salem. Patricia was a graduate of R.J. Reynolds High School and received her Bachelor's degree from Western Carolina University. She taught for 32...
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