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.
Temprell Cannon
Sep 17, 2013
Waynesville, Temprell Jerlene Wheeler Cannon, age 55, passed away on Tuesday, September 17, 2013 at the Brian Center. A native of Haywood County, she is the daughter of Nancy Wheeler of Waynesville and the late William Albert Wheeler, Sr. She was also preceded in death by two grandsons, Malakki Cannon and Qu ron Montez Davis. She was...
Mary Winchester
Sep 17, 2013
Waynesville, Mary Watson Winchester, age 78, passed away on Tuesday, September 17, 2013 at The Homestead. A native of Swain County, she was the daughter of the late James Pritchard and Emma Jane Brown Watson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Henry "Ed" Winchester, who passed away in 2004 and...
Margaret West
Sep 14, 2013
Margaret Louise Camby West, 85, passed away Saturday, September 14, 2013. Our perfect Angel, waiting for us in Heaven. A native of Buncombe County, she was the daughter of the late William Luther and Dora Stroupe Camby. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Howard and step-son, David West. She is survived by...
Laurie Burgess
Sep 13, 2013
Waynesville, Laura Bell Messer Burgess, age 105, went to her eternal home, surrounded by her family at her home in the Rabbit Skin Community on Friday, September 13, 2013. Granny Laurie or Aunt Laurie, as she was known to many, was born October 4, 1907 in the Jonathan Creek Community and was the second born of 12...
Ryan Miller
Sep 12, 2013
Waynesville, NC - Ryan Patrick Miller, age 34, passed away on Thursday, September 12, 2013. Born in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, Ryan spent his first 18 years of life traveling the world with his military family. He was the son of Colonel Nick and Shirley Miller. He served as an infantryman in the 101st Airborne Division. He was...
Martin Hannah
Sep 12, 2013
Glasgow, KY, Martin "Marty" Hannah, age 46, formerly of Waynesville, North Carolina, died Thursday, September 12, 2013 at the T. J. Samson Community Hospital. He was a customer service representative for Sitel in Glasgow. He is survived by his wife Paula Ann Hannah, four children; Samantha Crowder, Brandon Wyatt, Jessica Crowder and Kaitlyn Chandler; his mother, Peggy...
John Mccracken
Sep 10, 2013
Waynesville, John Carroll McCracken, age 69, passed away on Tuesday, September 10, 2013 at St. Joseph Hospital. He was born April 14, 1944 to the late Austin Carroll and Helen Best McCracken of the Crabtree community. A lifelong resident of Haywood County, he was preceded in death by a sister, JoAnna McCracken Robinson and one brother-in-law, Arnold...
"Skip" Hartman
Sep 9, 2013
"Skip" Hartman "1929 – 2013" Canton – Richard Frank "Skip" Hartman, 83, passed away on Monday, September 9, 2013. A native of Oregon, he was a son of the late R.B. and Mae Hartman. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Janie Blake. Skip was a United States Army veteran and...
Charles Way
Sep 9, 2013
Waynesville, Charles "Charlie" Burr Way was born in Waynesville, NC October 3, 1926. He passed away at home surrounded by loved ones on September 9, 2013. Charlie was the son of the late Joseph Howell Way and Marguerite Sloan Way. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Marietta Way Campbell and Martha Way Barber and one...
Emil Massaro
Sep 8, 2013
Waynesville - Emil Massaro, 93, passed away Sunday, September 8, 2013. He was born on July 20, 1920 in L'Aquila, Italy. Emil was the third child born to Madelena and Ferdinando Massaro. He came to America in 1939 and served in the US Army during World War II. He was a visionary with an entrepreneurial spirit from...
Faye Pilkington
Sep 8, 2013
Faye P. Pilkington "1918 – 2013" Canton – Faye Passmore Pilkington, age 94, passed away on Sunday, September 8, 2013 at Spicewood Cottages – Elms. A native of Swain County, she was a daughter of the late Huey Daniel and Lillie Cordelia Mathison Passmore. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband,...
Gregg Griffin
Sep 6, 2013
Gregg G. Griffin, 41, of Asheville passed away Friday, September 6, 2013. He was born in Brooks County, GA to the late Greg and Mardell Peterson Griffin. He is survived by his sister, Shantell Griffin; brothers, Craig Griffin and Jay Pittman; step-dad, Dennis Love and several aunts and uncles. A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00PM on Saturday,...
Kathleen Riddle
Sep 5, 2013
Maggie Valley, Kathleen Anderson Riddle, age 80, passed away on Thursday, September 5, 2013 at Maggie Valley Nursing Home. A native of Pulaski, Virginia, she had resided in Haywood County for the past 14 years. She was the daughter of the late Jerry Farmer Anderson and Bertie May Thompson Anderson and was also preceded in death by...
Anna Cordell
Sep 4, 2013
Anna Kathleen Cordell, 90, of Asheville, passed away Wednesday, September 4, 2013. A native of Buncombe County, she was the daughter of the late William and Julia Scarborough Williams. She had been a member of Beaverdam Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her sons, Charles William Cordell and Richard Dwayne Cordell and...
Barbara Reynolds
Sep 4, 2013
"Loving wife, mother & grandmother" Clyde – Barbara Ann Riddle Reynolds, age 74, passed away on Wednesday, September 4, 2013 at The Homestead. A native of Haywood County, she was a daughter of the late Cecil Ed and Hazel Elizabeth Pitts Riddle. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Jack Riddle....
Sally Phillips
Sep 2, 2013
Waynesville, Sally Kate Bryson Phillips, age 82 of Tumbling Fork Road, passed away, Monday, September 2, 2013 at her home. She was a native of Haywood County and was the daughter of the late Winford Carl and Ninnie McElroy Bryson. Sally Kate was also preceded in death by one brother, seven sisters and one grandchild. She was...
Michael Burgess
Aug 31, 2013
Waynesville, Michael Ray Burgess, age 52, of 233 Lorraine Drive, passed away on Saturday, August 31, 2013. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Marion and Wilma Green Burgess and was preceded in death by one brother, Randy Burgess. A carpenter by trade, his passions in life were family,...
Joseph Barrett
Aug 31, 2013
Joseph "Harley" Barrett "Loving Son and Brother" Waynesville, Joseph "Harley" Barrett, two month old son of Heath and Tammy Barrett, passed away Saturday, August, 31, 2013 at Medwest-Haywood. In addition to his mother and father, he is survived by one sister, Tiffany Barrett of the home, maternal grandparents, Steve and Pat Young of Waynesville; paternal grandmother, Sheila...
Charles Riseden
Aug 31, 2013
Charles David Riseden, 64, of Hendersonville, passed away Saturday, August 31st. He was born in LaFollette, TN to Leo and Maureen Tucker Riseden. Charles served in the US Army. He is preceded in death by his father and sister, Marty. Charles is survived by his mother, Maureen Riseden; wife, Sandra Riseden; daughters, Stacey Newcomb and Carol Riseden; sisters, Sue...
Robert Rhinehart
Aug 29, 2013
Clyde, Robert W. Rhinehart, age 78, passed away on Thursday, August 29, 2013 at his residence. A native of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Derry and Girlie Rhinehart. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Delphia H. Rhinehart, who died in 2008; an infant son, Robert...
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