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.
Ted Woodruff
Dec 9, 2012
Ted Lee Woodruff, age 85, went to Heaven on December 9, 2012 at his residence. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Glen and Belva Hall Woodruff. He was also preceded in death by a daughter, Tara Lee Woodruff; two sisters, Altha Mae Buchanan and Faye Woodruff; and two...
J. Silver
Dec 5, 2012
James D. Silver, Jr. "J.D.", age 72, went home to be with his heavenly father on Wednesday, December 5, 2012 after a long and courageous battle with cancer at his residence. He was a native and lifelong resident of Haywood County and the son of the late James Dimey and Fannie Sisk Silver. He was also preceded...
Stanley Henry
Dec 3, 2012
Waynesville, Stanley Charles Henry, age 90, of Ridgewood Drive, passed away on Monday, December 3, 2012 at MedWest Hospital. A native of Blount County, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Charlie and Lyda Keeble Henry. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Iva Jones, and one brother, Max Henry. He was a US...
Carroll Phillips
Dec 2, 2012
Carroll Edwin Phillips, age 83, passed away on Sunday, December 2, 2012 at Pisgah Manor Nursing Home. A native of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Robert and Flora West Phillips. He was also preceded in death by two sisters, Helen Fore and Arvella Hawkins and two brothers, Marcell and R. P. Phillips. He...
Charlie Medford
Dec 2, 2012
Charlie Medford, 64, of Asheville went to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 2, surrounded by his family. A native of Haywood County, he was a son of the late William and Fannie Green Medford. Charlie was a graduate of Erwin High School and retired from Borg Warner. He was a Vietnam Veteran, having served in the Army....
Juanita Earley
Dec 1, 2012
Canton-Nina Juanita Earley, age 80, passed away on Saturday, December 1, 2012 at the Brian Center of Waynesville. A native and current resident of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late George William and Carrie Garren Earley. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by a great niece, Crystal Anderson. She...

Bernice Scott
Dec 1, 2012
Canton-Bernice "Aunt Nicey" Scott, age 84, passed away on Saturday, December 1, 2012 at The Homestead. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Essie Wilson Scott. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers and sisters, Artie, Bonnie, Jennie, Mark, Thelma, Gomer,...
Benjamin Gradison
Nov 30, 2012
Asheville, Benjamin David Gradison, age 28, passed away on Friday, November 30, 2012. A native of Washington, DC, Ben was the founder and director of D-Street Studios, which has connected cultures and built communities through music and recorded many exciting young artists in the Asheville area. He was a skilled producer, collaborator, and musician who brought people...
Maybelle Teeple
Nov 30, 2012
Maggie Valley, Maybelle (Tobi) Hulin Lane Teeple, 85, passed away November 30, 2012. She was born in Daytona Beach and grew up in Jacksonville. She was wife to Albert (Rocky) Lane and to Robert Teeple (both deceased), and the mother of Michael Lane (deceased) and Buddy Bageant. She leaves behind grandson Donny Bageant, and six children, seven...
Max Palmer
Nov 29, 2012
Waynesville, Max Robert Palmer, age 60, of 234 Blazing Trail, passed away on Thursday, November 29, 2012 at his residence. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Thomas Alvin and Georgia Mae Moody Palmer. Max was a self-employed farmer and trader and was a member of the Cattleman's Association....
Charles Luther
Nov 28, 2012
Charles Fraiser 'Mickey' Luther, 66, of Asheville, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 28, 2012 surrounded by his family. A native of Asheville, he was the son of the late Jack and Edna Morris Luther. Charles worked for Waffle House, Krispy Cr'me and Flowers Bakery. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by...
Coleman Greene
Nov 27, 2012
Roy Coleman Greene, age 72, passed away on Tuesday, November 27, 2012 at The Homestead. A native of Haywood County, he was a son of the late Vestal and Annie Mae Gunter Greene. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Jessica Martin. Coleman enjoyed watching the UNC Tarheels and Atlanta Falcons...
Linda Perry
Nov 27, 2012
Linda 'Joyce' Raines Perry, 60, of Candler, went home to be with her loving Lord on Monday, November 27th, with her family around her. A native of Haywood County, she was a daughter of the late Troy and Lucille Moore Raines. Joyce loved children and the elderly. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her...
Florence Scott
Nov 27, 2012
Maggie Valley, Florence Rita McKillop Scott, age 84, of 2085 Laurel Ridge Road, passed away on Tuesday, November 27, 2012 at her residence. A native of Long Island, New York, she was the daughter of the late John Alexander and Catherine MacInnis McKillop. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Richard...
Teddy Mcclure
Nov 26, 2012
Teddy Eugene McClure, Jr., age 30, passed on Monday, November 26, 2012 at St. Joseph Campus of Mission Hospitals. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, he was a son of Teddy McClure, Sr. and Shirley Plemmons Cagle. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Reverend George and Sally Fulbright Plemmons and his paternal...

Charlane Dee
Nov 25, 2012
Waynesville, Charlane Marie DeSantis Dee, age 66, of 251 Riverbend Street, passed away on Sunday, November 25, 2012 at her residence. A native of Schenectady, New York, she was the daughter of the late Dominic and Kathleen Creedon DeSantis. She was preceded in death by her husband, William John Dee, who died in 2005, and one brother....
Jack Major
Nov 25, 2012
Clyde, Jack A. Major, age 90, of Quail Cove Road, passed away on Sunday, November 25, 2012 at his residence. Jack was born in Elgin, Illinois and had lived in Haywood County for the past 25 years. He was the son of the late Harry and Amanda Teachout Major and was preceded in death by a stepdaughter,...
Wade Debruhl
Nov 25, 2012
Wade Owen DeBruhl, Jr., 62, of Candler, passed away Sunday, November 25, 2012. A native of Madison County, he was a son of the late Wade Owen and Beulah Smith DeBruhl. Owen was loved by his family and many friends. He is survived by his wife, Sandy Metcalf DeBruhl; daughters, Angie (Kevin) Hawkins, Crystal (Darren) Woody and Samantha (Doug)...
James Shook
Nov 25, 2012
Clyde, James Robert "Bobby" Shook, age 56, of Lost Cove Road, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, November 25, 2012 at his residence. A native of Buncombe County, he had lived in Haywood County most of his life. Bobby was a 1974 graduate of Tuscola High School and was a member of Rock Springs Baptist Church. He is survived...

Tony Mack
Nov 25, 2012
Clyde, Tony Keith Mack age 54, passed away on Sunday, November 25, 2012 at MedWest Haywood. A native of Haywood County, he was the son of Helen Williams Mack of Clyde, and the late Tom Mack Jr. Tony worked as a carpenter building houses most of his life. In addition to his mother, he is survived by...
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