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.
Lula Burnette
Aug 3, 2013
Lula Lusk Burnette, age 99, moved to heaven from her home in Candler on August 3, 2013. A native and lifelong resident of Buncombe County, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Flossie Giles Lusk. "Big Mamaw" was also preceded in death by her husband, Frank Burnette, an infant son, James Putnam; four daughters, Geneva...
Nancy Turner
Aug 2, 2013
Nancy Fisher Turner, age 75, formerly of Trammell Avenue, went to be with her Lord on Friday, August 2, 2013 at The Oaks of Sweeten Creek. A native of Haywood County, she was a daughter of the late Clifford and Erma Lee Roberts Fisher. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband,...
Louise Scott
Aug 2, 2013
Canton-Louise Carver Scott, age 78, passed away on Friday, August 2, 2013 at Silver Bluff Nursing Home. A native of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Fred and Polly Hall Carver. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Jesse Ray Scott who died in January of 2013;...
Cecil Mann, Jr.
Aug 2, 2013
Waynesville, Cecil Elmer Mann, Jr., age 63, of Cavalier Way, passed away on Friday, August 2, 2013 at his residence. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Cecil Elmer and Myrtle Inman Mann. He was a US Navy veteran who was self employed and enjoyed spending time at home....
Tina Hubbard
Aug 2, 2013
Waynesville, Tina Louise Hubbard, age 53, passed away on Friday, August 2, 2013 at MedWest Haywood Regional Medical Center. A native of Butler, New Jersey, she had resided in Haywood County for the past 28 years. She was the daughter of Bobby Hubbard and stepmother, Vera Hubbard of Chatham, Virginia and the late Louise Hubbard of Waynesville....
Willie Bonham
Aug 2, 2013
Waynesville-Willie Virgil Bonham, age 79, passed away on Friday, August 2, 2013 at MedWest-Haywood. A native of Haywood County, he was the son of the late William Marion and Ethel King Bonham. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Eva Carolyn Stamey, who passed away in 2004; and three sisters....
Carolyn Fish
Aug 1, 2013
Carolyn Ashe Fish, age 67, passed away on Thursday, August 01, 2013 at The Homestead. A native of Jackson County, she was a daughter of the late Ralph and Essie Alexander Ashe. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Coy Ashe. She is survived by her husband of 46 years, Joe...
William Jackson
Jul 31, 2013
William Paul Jackson, passed into heaven on July 31, 2013, seven days short of his 84th birthday. Paul was preceded in death by his parents, Grayson Andrew Jackson and Effie Tabor Jackson; four brothers Clyde, Lloyd, Grady and Carroll; and an infant sister, Hazel Jackson, all of Hendersonville. He was an Army veteran and retired farmer, carpenter,...
Ziller Elkins
Jul 31, 2013
Ziller Austin Elkins of Asheville went to sleep in Jesus' arms Wednesday evening July 31, 2013. She was 90 years old. She had led a full life enriched with a loving family and wonderful friends and neighbors. Born in Yancey County, September 26, 1922 to the late Mack and Ellen Austin. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Elkins was...
Annie Ledford
Jul 30, 2013
Clyde, Annie Mae Parton Ledford, age 92, passed away on Tuesday, July 30, 2013 at her residence. A native of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late General Dewey and Easter Rathbone Parton. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Woodfin Ledford who died in 1980; a son,...
Helen Kuykendall
Jul 30, 2013
Helen Wilson Kuykendall passed away peacefully at Pigeon Valley Rest Home on Tuesday, July 30, 2013. Helen was born on January 5, 1918 in Haywood County and was the daughter of the late William Albert Wilson and Delola Burnette Wilson. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Eugene "Gene" Kuykendall; and her brothers Paul, Harley,...
Deslyn Sherrill
Jul 30, 2013
Waynesville, Deslyn Tay Sherrill, age 10, passed away on Tuesday, July 30, 2013 at MedWest Haywood. A native of Haywood County, she is the daughter of Daniel Trey Sherrill and Jessica Lynne Messer and stepfather, Zach Wyche. Deslyn attended Clyde Elementary and enjoyed the outdoors, camping, boat riding and being held and rocked. In addition to her...
Joyce Surrett
Jul 28, 2013
Joyce Robert Surrett, age 74, passed away on Sunday, July 28, 2013 at the Charles George VA Medical Center. A native of Buncombe County, he was a son of the late Sherman and Helen Greene Surrett. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Shirley Fisher; and a brother, Thomas Surrett. He...
Ronald Bryson
Jul 28, 2013
Waynesville, Ronald Mack "Ronnie" Bryson, age 56, of Bradley Street, passed away on Sunday, July 28, 2013 at The Homestead. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, he was the son of Juanita Messer Bryson and the late Mack Carl Bryson. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Johnnie Mack Bryson. He was a...
Mack Ballew
Jul 27, 2013
Mack Lynn Ballew, age 74, passed away on Saturday, July 27, 2013 at his brother's residence. A native and lifelong resident of Buncombe County, he was the son of the late Berlin and Midge Ballew. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Lois Marie Penland Ballew, who passed away in 2012; an infant daughter, Karen...
Bernice Thompson
Jul 26, 2013
Beloved Mom and Grammy Waynesville, Bernice Viola Carver Thompson, age 90, passed away peacefully Friday, July 26, 2013, at MedWest-Haywood. She was a native of Macon, Georgia, and was the daughter of the late Charles Henry Carver Sr. and Nellie Susan Massingale Carver. She was also preceded in death by nine siblings and her husband, Robert Webster...
Mae Ward
Jul 26, 2013
Mae Burr Price Ward, age 81, of 14 Big Barn Drive, passed away on Friday, July 26, 2013 at Maggie Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Rebecca Jane Price and stepfather, James Price. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death...
Betty Mcgaha
Jul 26, 2013
Waynesville, Betty Jewel McGaha, age 85, passed away Friday, July 26, 2013 at Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Ellis Rufus and Rosa Lee Edwards Setzer. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Clyde Richard McGaha April 6, 1997; several brothers...
Charlie Parton, Jr.
Jul 25, 2013
Waynesville, NC, Charlie Elmer Parton, Jr., age 67, formerly of Waynesville, NC passed away Thursday, July 25, 2013 at his niece's residence in Seneca, SC. He was a native and lifelong resident of Haywood County and was the son of the late Charlie Elmer and Clara Marie Sisk Parton. Elmer was also preceded in death be a...
Mary Shumolis
Jul 24, 2013
Mary Sue Holland Shumolis, age 89 passed away on Wednesday, July 24, 2013 at Silver Bluff Nursing Home. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Fleet Collier and Alma Shiflet Holland. She was also preceded in death by two brothers, Harry and Thurston Holland. She was a lifelong member...
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