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.
Phil Medford
Jan 29, 2013
Waynesville, Dr. Phil Medford, age 87, recently expired after a protracted illness. A native of Waynesville, he was the son of Dr. Nick Medford and Beatrice Owenby and was preceded in death by his wife, Mildred "Mib" Medford, in 2012. "Dr. Phil" attended Waynesville High School, and graduated from Davidson College in 1944. He completed his Doctor...
James Rathbone
Jan 28, 2013
James Charles "Bimbo" Rathbone, age 54, passed away on Monday, January 28, 2013 at Memorial Campus of Mission Hospitals. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, he was a son of the late James Ronald and Ora Mae Kuykendall Rathbone. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Keitha Ann...
Jane Quigley
Jan 28, 2013
Waynesville, Jane Ebenbach Quigley, loving mother, grandmother and great- grandmother, passed onto our Lord Monday, January 28, 2013 at the Charles George V.A. Medical Center. A native of Philadelphia, PA, she was a former resident of Morehead City, and N. Wildwood, NJ and had resided in Haywood County for the past 15 years. She was the daughter...
Dylan Roseboom
Jan 28, 2013
Dylan Emerson Roseboom, 19, of Candler, passed away on Monday, January 28, 2013. Dylan attended Enka High School and love dirt-bikes and motorcycles. Dylan is survived by his mother, Marilyn Louise Walker; father, Harry Emerson Roseboom; grandmother, Lela Mae Walker; step-sister, Jenny Roseboom; uncles, Carroll Eller, Lee Edward and Jeff Walker, and aunt 'Nana' Debbie Ledford, and her husband,...
Kell Smith
Jan 27, 2013
Kell N. Smith, 85, of Candler, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 27. Kell was a native of Buncombe County, a son of the late Ralph and Jesse Henson Smith. He served his country in the Navy and Army. Kell was a loving husband and father, he especially loved his grandbabies, animals, being outdoors and the...
Helen Allison
Jan 26, 2013
Waynesville, Helen Elizabeth Allison, age 74, of the Cove Creek Community, passed away on Saturday at MedWest Haywood. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Henry Benjamin and Edna K. Conard Allison and was also preceded in death by a sister, Barbara Allison Hahn. She was a former employee...
Betty Jarvis
Jan 26, 2013
Asheville, Betty Jean Bartlett Jarvis, age 86, passed away on Saturday, January 26, 2013 at the Brian Center. A native and lifelong resident of Buncombe County, she was the daughter of the late Virgil Lusk and Nina Ruth Harrison Bartlett. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Jack Allison Jarvis, who died...
Joseph Rogers
Jan 26, 2013
Waynesville, Reverend Joseph E. "Joe" Rogers, age 73, passed away on Saturday, January 26, 2013 at his residence. A native of Haywood County, he was a son of the late Roy Milburn and Annie Cloer Rogers. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Teresa Marlene Rogers, who died in 2005; one...
Louise Hodges
Jan 24, 2013
Lake Junaluska, Louise Lineberry Hodges, age 90, of Sleepy Hollow Drive, passed away on Thursday, January 24, 2013 at her residence. Mrs. Hodges was born in Strasburg, Virginia, and was the daughter of the late Edgar Columbus and Mary Elizabeth Baker Lineberry. At the age of 20 she lost her husband, David Lee Smith, in World War...
Hascue Haynes
Jan 24, 2013
Hascue Lenard Haynes, age 91, passed away on Thursday, January 24, 2013. Hascue was born January 1, 1922, to the late Henry Patterson and Tilda Payne Haynes. His kindness and compassionate spirit touched the lives of many individuals throughout his life. A strong spiritual walk was always a priority; sharing his personal witness with others along the...
Joe Francis
Jan 23, 2013
Waynesville, Josiah Wilson "Joe" Francis, age 88, passed away on Wednesday, January 23, 2013 at his residence. A native of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Robert Cleveland "Bob" and Inez Ratcliffe Francis. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Dorothy Francis; a brother, Edward Eugene "Gene" Francis;...
Barbara Case
Jan 23, 2013
Waynesville, Barbara Jean Case, age 32, passed away on Wednesday, January 23, 2013 at Med-West Haywood. A native of Sarasota, Florida, she was the daughter of Richard and Diana Robb Granstaff of Waynesville. Barbara was an R.N., and enjoyed her family and working outdoors. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her husband of 7...
Reverend Holloway
Jan 22, 2013
Waynesville, Reverend Dr. Virgil Holloway, age 82, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 22, 2013 surrounded by his family. A native of Derma, Mississippi, he was the son of the late Leroy T. and Irene White Holloway. He was also preceded in death by his first wife, Margaret Holloway, who died in 1983; a son, Larry S....
Elizabeth Fenker
Jan 21, 2013
Elizabeth Ann Fenker, 71, of Candler peacefully began her journey to a better place on Monday, January 21, 2013 surrounded by her family. She was born in LaPorte, IN to the late Arthur and Erna Kretzmann Fenker. Elizabeth was a massage therapist and her healing touch will be missed by all, especially the artists and crafts community in Penland,...
Kathryn Arrant
Jan 20, 2013
Waynesville, Kathryn Auberry Arrant, age 90, formerly of Haywood County passed away on Sunday, January 20, 2013 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home in Winston-Salem. A native of Clay County, she was the daughter of the late Andrew and Lillie Hampton Auberry. She was preceded in death by her husband of 68 years, Lomer B. Arrant, who...
Doyle Muse
Jan 19, 2013
Waynesville, Doyle Eugene Muse, age 78, passed away on Saturday, January 19, 2013 at Universal Health Care in Fletcher. A native of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Fonslow and Helen Chambers Muse. Doyle was a United States Army Veteran and retired from Dayco with 36 years' service in Quality Assurance. He enjoyed fishing,...
Lois Wells
Jan 19, 2013
Lois Knybel Wells, age 65, passed away on Saturday, January 19, 2013 at Mission Hospitals – Memorial Campus. She was a native of Beckley, West Virginia and the daughter of the late Felix and Zona Ford Knybel. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Frank Knybel. Lois graduated Suma Cum Laude from the University of...
Lita Osborne
Jan 19, 2013
Lita Grey Pressley Johnson Osborne, age 84, of Royal Ridge Drive passed away on Saturday, January 19, 2013 at Mission Hospitals – St. Joseph Campus. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Norman Daniel Pressley and Blanche Haley Pressley Raines. She was also preceded in death by her first...
William Healy
Jan 18, 2013
Cullowhee, NC, William E. Healy, age 65, passed away on Friday, January 18, 2013 at his residence. A native of Virginia, he was the son of the late William and Helen Klaske Healy. William was raised in Michigan and graduated from Battle Creek Central High School. He served in the United States Marine Corps for four years...
Debra Brookshire
Jan 18, 2013
Debra Lynn "Deb" Brookshire, age 55, of Burnette Cove in the Cruso Community passed away on Friday, January 18, 2013 at Autumn Care Nursing Home. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, she was the daughter of Helen L. Brookshire of Canton and the late Jack Gentry Brookshire, who died in 2002. She was also preceded...
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