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.
Dale Swanger
Mar 9, 2014
Waynesville, Dale L. Swanger, age 48, passed away on Sunday, March 9, 2014 at Mission Hospital. A native of Haywood County, he was the son of Jerald Swanger of Clyde and Mary Jane Valentine Cochrane of Jefferson City, Tennessee. Dale was a licensed HVAC mechanic and enjoyed fishing, hiking, and watching his son play sports. In addition...
Dorothy Rhodes
Mar 8, 2014
Dorothy Lewis Rhodes, age 85, passed away on Saturday, March 8, 2014 at Mission Hospitals – St. Joseph Campus. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Mattie Carpenter Lewis. She was preceded in death by her husband, Blake H. Rhodes who died in 1989 and a son,...
Joseph Crayne
Mar 8, 2014
Waynesville, Joseph Calvin "J.C." Crayne, age 86, of Playground Street, passed away on Saturday, March 8, 2014 at his residence. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Albert and Paralee Evans Crayne. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Louise Reagan Crayne, who...
Don Apperson
Mar 8, 2014
Donald Ray Apperson, age 73, passed away on Saturday, March 8, 2014 at his residence. A native of Shattuck, Oklahoma and resident of Haywood County for the past 24 years, he was a son of the late Morris Leland and Margaret Jessie Sizelove Apperson. Don had also lived in Fort Myers, Florida and was an auto upholstery...
Carolyn Mccall
Mar 8, 2014
Carolyn Whitted McCall, 89, of Candler, passed away Saturday, March 8th at Pisgah Manor. She was born in Sarasota, FL to the late Walter and Neva Whitted. Carolyn had been a member of Pole Creek Baptist Church for more than 45 years. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Otis P. McCall and...
Mattie Gaddy
Mar 6, 2014
Mattie West Gaddy, age 79, passed away on Thursday, March 6, 2014. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Bennie and Mary Sanford West. She was also preceded in death by her husband Fred Andy Gaddy, who died in 2003. She is survived by a son, Jerry Gibson of...
Adeline Holder
Mar 6, 2014
Clyde, Adeline Best Holder, age 75, of Ray Best Road, passed away on Thursday, March 6, 2014 at MedWest Haywood. A native of Haywood County she was the daughter of the late Ray and Margaret Sanford Best. She retired from Owens-Corning Manufacturing Company as a secretary and was a member of Mt. Zion United Methodist Church. Adeline...
Ancel Cagle, Jr.
Mar 4, 2014
Waynesville, Ancel Cagle, Jr., age 56, of Forest Hill Road, passed away at his home in the early morning hours of March 4, 2014. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, he was the son of Nellie Mae Donaldson Cagle and the late Ancel Cagle, Sr. He was also preceded in death by his aunt, Georgia...
Carroll Best
Mar 4, 2014
Carroll Robert Best, age 83, of the Beaverdam Community, passed away on Tuesday, March 4, 2014 at MedWest Haywood. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, he was a son of the late Carl and Estella Worley Best. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Kenneth and J.R. Best. Carroll...
Ray Davis
Mar 3, 2014
Ray Gordon Davis, age 84, passed into eternity with his Lord and Savior on March 3, 2014. Ray was born in Youngstown, Ohio on February 8, 1930 to the late Earl and Alma Davis and was preceded in death by two sisters, Betty Jean Messer and Evelyn Hoffman. Ray was a member of Pole Creek Baptist Church...
Amanda Messer
Mar 2, 2014
Waynesville, Amanda Dawn Messer, age 33, of Morning View Drive, passed way unexpectedly on Sunday, March 2, 2014 at her residence. A native of Swain County, she had lived most of her life in Haywood County. She was the daughter of Peter Hilliard Green and Teresa Haney Moody. Amanda loved spending time with her children, especially outdoors,...
James Shelton
Mar 2, 2014
Waynesville, James C. "Jimmy" Shelton, age 83, of Belle Mead Drive, passed away on Sunday, March 2, 2014 at Maggie Valley Nursing Home. A native of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Floyd and Iva Lee Sisk Shelton and was also preceded in death by his wife, Fannie McClure Shelton, who died in 2008....
Deana Johnson
Mar 1, 2014
Deana Aleen Johnson, age 52, passed away on Saturday, March 1, 2014 at The Homestead. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, she was a daughter of the late Jesse Johnson and Aleen Kuykendall Johnson Robinson. She is survived by a sister, Clara Parton of Canton; one brother, Steve Johnson and his wife, Janice, of Commerce,...
Nancy Holman
Mar 1, 2014
Waynesville, Nancy Crutchfield Holman, age 86, passed away on Saturday, March 1, 2014 at Maggie Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. A native of St. Augustine, Florida, she was the daughter of the late James Edward and Rosalie Berry. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Richard Henry Holman, who died...
Lloyd Bridges
Mar 1, 2014
Asheville, Lloyd "Bud" Bridges, age 81, of Tunnel Road, passed away on Saturday, March 01, 2014 at his residence. A native of Jackson County, he was the son of the late Richmond and Nannie Raby Bridges, and was also preceded in death by two sisters, Hazel Bridges and Ruth Wood; one brother, Carl Bridges; and a stepson,...
Louise Davis
Feb 28, 2014
Waynesville, Sara Louise Swayngim Davis, age 78, passed away on Thursday, February 27, 2014 at MedWest Haywood. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Raymond Francis and Jimmie Beatrice Moody Swayngim. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, James Edward "Jim" Davis, who...
James Stepp, Jr.
Feb 28, 2014
Canton, James "Bug" Stepp, Jr., age 64, of the Cruso Community, passed away on Friday, February 28, 2014 at Mission Hospital. A native of Haywood County, he was the son of the late James Lawrence and Marie Inman Stepp and was also preceded in death by a brother, Darrell Stepp. He was a US Army veteran of...
Lowery Conard
Feb 27, 2014
Waynesville, Lowery "Larry" Conard, age 71, of Lariat Loop, passed away on Thursday, February 27, 2014 at his residence. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Jack and Lela Haney Conard and also preceded in death by a son, Dale Jaynes Sr. and one brother, Jerry Conard. Larry was...
Edith Cates
Feb 27, 2014
Edith H. Cates, 88, of Candler, passed away on Thursday, February 27th, 2014. She was born in Talisi, AL to the late William and Lilian Holman. Edith was a member of Trinity Baptist Church and a lifelong Christian. She was a hard worker all of her life, and had been a certified nurse, dental assistant and artist. Edith married...
Thomas Angell
Feb 27, 2014
Waynesville, Thomas Carlisle Angell, age 69, passed away on Thursday, February 27, 2014 at his residence. He was born at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri and was the son of the late Dr. Carmine Thomas Angelone and Yolanda Nauglio Angelone. He was a graduate of Cranston East High School in Cranston, Rhode Island. He graduated from the University...
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