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.
Grady Shook
Oct 5, 2013
Balsam, Grady C. "Tony" Shook, Jr., age 71, passed away this past week at his residence. He was the son of the late Mary and Grady C. Shook, Sr. and was also preceded in death by a grandson, Tristen Rice. Before his failing health, Tony enjoyed many fishing trips with his best buddy since childhood, Steve Robinson,...
Alveta Fletcher
Oct 4, 2013
Alveta Medford Fletcher, age 89, passed away on Friday, October 4, 2013 at MedWest – Haywood. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Wilson R. and Dixie Sorrells Medford. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Edith Dotson. Alveta prayed for her family each day and was...
Faye Deal
Oct 4, 2013
Faye Gosnell McDaniel Deal, 79, of Hickory, passed away Friday, October 4th. A native of Asheville, she was the daughter of the late Ralph Rollins and Sarah Matilda Thomas Gosnell. Faye graduated from Sandhill High School and Dell School of Medical Technology in Asheville. She worked in the medical field for many years before returning to UNC-Wilmington to receive...
John Howell
Oct 2, 2013
John Forrest Howell, Jr., 72, of Asheville, passed away Wednesday, September 2nd, 2013. A native of Asheville, he was a son of the late John Forrest and Mary Fern Martin Howell. Forrest served in the US Air Force and volunteered at the Charles George VA Medical Center for a decade. He never met a stranger and could talk to...
Ann Johnson
Oct 2, 2013
Maggie Valley, Ann H. Johnson, age 82, of 495 Locust Drive, passed away on Wednesday, October 2, 2013 at her residence. A native of Pennsylvania, and former resident of Delray Beach and Melbourne Beach, Florida, she had lived in Haywood County for the past 25 years. She was the daughter of Dr. Fritz Huntington and Mildred Van...
Bobby Payne
Oct 2, 2013
Candler, Bobby Joe Payne, age 61, of Roy Kent Circle, passed away on Wednesday, October 2, 2013 at the John F. Keever, Jr. Solace Center. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, he was the son of Ethel Ledford Payne of Cross Hill, South Carolina and the late Dale Sheffard Payne. In addition to his mother,...
Joel Queen
Sep 30, 2013
Joel Burton Queen, age 37, passed away on Monday, September 30, 2013 at MedWest Haywood. He was a native and lifelong resident of Haywood County and was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Dewey Queen and his maternal grandparents, Ray and Nell Haney. He was a 1994 graduate of Pisgah High School, an employee of Wilsonart,...
Ruth Rogers
Sep 29, 2013
Waynesville, Ruth Coffey Rogers, age 93, passed away on Sunday, September 29, 2013 at Autumn Care Nursing Home. A native of Swain County, she had lived most of her life in Haywood County, and was the daughter of the late Rufus Gamewell and Minnie Welch Coffey. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by...
Elizabeth King
Sep 29, 2013
Waynesville, Elizabeth "Libby" Register King, affectionately known as Granny" passed away peacefully in her home on Sunday, September 29, 2013. Born September 13, 1924, in Samson County, North Carolina, she had just celebrated her 89th birthday. She was the daughter of the late Leroy and Pearl Lewis Register. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...
Pauline Bradley
Sep 29, 2013
Pauline E. Bradley, 91, of Asheville, passed away Sunday, September 29, 2013. A native of Sylva, she was the daughter of the late Joe E. and Fannie Brooks Messer. She retired from Schneider Electric after 27 years and had been a member of Calvary Baptist in Asheville. Pauline loved gardening and cooking for her family. In addition to her...
Knox Cobb
Sep 28, 2013
Waynesville, Knox Wray Bess Cobb, a resident of Givens Estates, passed away on September 28, 2013 at Givens Health Center. She was born on September 11, 1922 to the late Dorus Hilary Bess and Essie Lola Childers Bess in Vale, North Carolina. Mrs. Cobb was predeceased by her beloved and loving husband, William "Bill" Maddox Cobb, Sr.,...
John Meeks
Sep 28, 2013
JOHN W. MEEKS "Beloved Husband, Father, and Grandfather" Waynesville, John William Meeks, age 91, of Windy Hill Drive, passed away on Saturday, September 28, 2013 at MedWest Haywood. A native of Vincennes, Indiana, he had resided in Haywood County for the past 25 years and was the son of the late Terry William and Minnie Ice Meeks....
Barbara Tate
Sep 27, 2013
Huntsville, AL, Barbara Jean Tate, age 73, formerly of Clyde, passed away on Friday, September 27, 2013. A native of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Chancy C. and Flora Wynes Jones. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Wilma Norman, and one brother, Chancy C. "Bill" Jones,...
Sarah Campbell
Sep 25, 2013
Powdersville, SC - Sarah Elizabeth Campbell, age 99, met her heavenly Father Wednesday, September 25, 2013 at Rose Cottage at Brushy Creek. Sarah was a native of Haywood County and had lived in Powdersville since the early 70's. She was a daughter of the late George C. and Nancy Carlin Patton Haynes and was also preceded in...
Beatrice Candler
Sep 25, 2013
Beatrice Ann Magee Candler, 84, of Candler passed away on Wednesday, September 25th. A native of Candler, she was the daughter of the late Walter Vaden Magee and Lucy Bell Wise Magee. She was a Dietary Consultant for the State of NC. In addition to her parents, she is also preceded in death by her husband, William Candler. She...
Carol Crosby
Sep 24, 2013
Waynesville, Carol Ann Bush Crosby, age 73, of 122 Coyote Hollow Road, passed away on Tuesday, September 24, 2013 at her home. A native of Jacksonville, Florida, she had resided in Haywood County for the past five years. She was the daughter of Charles and Carrie Johnson Bush. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in...
Tonya Putnam
Sep 23, 2013
Tonya Lynne Putnam, age 32, passed away on Monday, September 23, 2013 at her residence. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, she was the daughter of Donna Jones and her husband, Bill of Canton and Tony Lewis Putnam and his wife, Jackie of Spartanburg, South Carolina. She was preceded in death by her loving grandfathers,...
Arline Sharp
Sep 20, 2013
Arline Sharp "1927 – 2013" Canton – Mary Arline Sharp, age 86, passed away on Friday, September 20, 2013 at Memorial Campus of Mission Hospitals surrounded by her loving family. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, she was a daughter of the late Mary Sharp. In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death...
Randy Mccarter
Sep 19, 2013
Randy McCarter, age 63, passed away on Thursday, September 19, 2013 at his residence. A native of Haywood County, he was a son of the late Theodore Dillard and Blanche Sams McCarter. Randy was a member of Meadow Grove Baptist Church. He loved fishing, hunting, and spending time with his grandchildren. He is survived by his wife...
William Howell
Sep 17, 2013
Waynesville, William Lee Howell, age 86, passed away on Tuesday, September 17, 2013 at his residence. He was the son of the late Samuel Lee and Wilsie Ross Howell and was also preceded in death by his brothers, Edward and David Ross Howell of Jonathan Creek. Mr. Howell was a World War II Veteran, recently participating in...
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