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.
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...
Helen Murray
Nov 24, 2012
Mary Helen Hutson Murray, age 85, passed away on Saturday, November 24, 2012, at the Haywood House. A native of Orangeburg, SC, she was the daughter of the late L. A. and Mary Helen Wicks Hutson. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Robert Frederick "Fred" Murray who died in July 2012; two brothers; and...
Adriane Hudson
Nov 22, 2012
Adriane Bramblett Hudson, 71, of Givens Estates, Asheville, passed away, Thursday, November 22, 2012. A native of Miami, Florida, she was a daughter of the late Oscar and Mary Bramblett and was a graduate of Coral Gables Sr. High School. Together with her husband, they owned businesses in Miami and Ft. Lauderdale before retiring in Brooksville, FL. In addition...
Denny Mann
Nov 22, 2012
Denny Wayne Mann, age 61, passed away on Thursday, November 22, 2012, at Smoky Mountain Health and Rehabilitation Center. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, he was the son of Billie Mann and the late Wiley Mann. He retired from Dayco Corporation with 24 years of service and attended Rocky Face Baptist Church. Denny will...
Jerry Pitzer
Nov 21, 2012
Waynesville, Paul Richard Pitzer, age 83, of Liberty Church Road, passed away on Wednesday, November 21, 2012 at The Homestead. A native of Marion County, West Virginia, he was the son of the late Harry Clinton and Mardi Bess Dunham Pitzer. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Janie Evola...
Roger Chambers
Nov 21, 2012
Roger Clyde Chambers, age 59, passed away Wednesday, November 21, 2012 at his residence. A native of Haywood County, he was a son of the late Johnny Chambers and the late Joann Rogers Ledbetter. Roger was a 1972 graduate of Pisgah High School and the owner and operator of Ground Control, Inc. He is survived by his...
Betty Smith
Nov 21, 2012
Maggie Valley, Betty Ruth Sutton Smith, age 81, of 260 Pot Leg Road, passed away on Wednesday, November 21, 2012 at MedWest Haywood. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Jess and Jimmie White Sutton. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Raymond D. Smith, who died...
John Medford
Nov 21, 2012
Elizabethton, TN – John David Medford, age 75, passed away on Wednesday, November 21, 2012 at his residence after a long battle with Parkinson's disease. A native of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Amos and Ruth Trantham Medford and was also preceded in death by his first wife, Joan Katherine Bradley Medford in...
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