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.
William Hudson
Oct 26, 2012
Waynesville, William Ashby Hudson, 79, went home to be with his Lord on Friday, October 26, 2012. A native of Florence, South Carolina, he lived most of his life in Tampa, Florida, and the past 12 years in Waynesville. He was the son of the late Oscar Dennis (Jack) and Irene Swann Hudson and was also preceded...
Foster Trantham
Oct 24, 2012
Waynesville, Foster David Lee Trantham, age 73, of 1178 Edwards Cove Road, passed away on Wednesday, October 24, 2012 at his residence. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Ernest and Violet Hall Trantham and was also preceded in death by a brother, Charles Trantham. He was retired from...
Cathy Merritt
Oct 24, 2012
Waynesville, Cathy Elaine Smith Merritt, age 57, of 43 Edwards Street, passed away on October 24, 2012 at her residence. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Jack and Roena Mathis Smith and was also preceded in death by a sister, Jackie Smith. Cathy had two passions in life,...
John Wamsley
Oct 23, 2012
John Phillip Wamsley, 85, beloved husband and brother, passed away on October 23, 2012 at the Solace Care Center. He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Blanche Jarvis Wamsley, who cared for him with loving devotion. A native of Asheville, he was preceded in death by his parents, Catherine Bannon Wamsley and Porter Gilbert Wamsley. John...
Vaughn Rogers, Jr.
Oct 23, 2012
Waynesville, Vaughn "Keith" Rogers, Jr., age 70, passed suddenly from earth to eternity on October 24, 2012 at his home. He was born in Haywood County to Ruby Sizemore Rogers and the late Vaughn Keith Rogers, Sr. and was also preceded in death by a brother, Dwight Timothy Rogers. He was president of American Furniture Galleries and...
Sharon Morgan
Oct 23, 2012
Waynesville, Sharon Elizabeth Morgan, age 57, of E. Marshall Street, passed away on Tuesday, October 23, 2012 at Mission Hospital following a brief illness. A native and resident of Haywood County most of her life, she was the daughter of the late Jon Ray Morgan and Bonnie Mann Thompson and was also preceded in death by her...
Martha Ferguson
Oct 23, 2012
Clyde, Martha Ann Ferguson, age 71, passed away on Tuesday, October 23, 2012 at MedWest Haywood. A native of Madison County, she resided in Haywood County for the past 26 years. She was the daughter of the late Richmond Pearson and Mae Bell Ferguson. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by four sisters,...
Lucy Summerrow
Oct 22, 2012
Waynesville - Lucy Smathers Summerrow, age 95, passed away on Monday, October 22, 2012 in New Port Richey, Florida. Born in Canton, NC, she was the daughter of the late Jodie Burton Smathers and Minnie Tate. She was a native of Haywood County, where with her husband, Ralph Summerrow, they owned, operated and retired from Ralph's Cash...
Sammy Ray
Oct 21, 2012
Waynesville, Sammy Thad Ray, age 64, passed away on Sunday, October 21, 2012 at Mission Hospital-Memorial Campus. A native of McDowell County, he was the son of the late Sam and Nancy Sherrill Ray. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Audrey Gillespie. Sam was a United States Army Veteran and...
Pearl Scott
Oct 21, 2012
Pearl Warren Scott, age 92, passed away on Sunday, October 21, 2012 at MedWest - Haywood. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Burrell and Mandy Grooms Warren. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Norman Scott, who died in 1976; a sister, Burndina Rogers; and three...
Carroll Scott
Oct 20, 2012
Carroll Washington Scott, age 85, passed away on Saturday, October 20, 2012, at his residence. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Reverend Irvin and Maude Roberts Scott. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Jerome and Burder Scott; and two sisters, Juanita Worley and Marilyn Worley....
Carol Saykally
Oct 18, 2012
Waynesville, Carol Anne Nylander Saykally, age 72, passed away on Monday, October 15, 2012 at MedWest Haywood. A native of Albany, New York, she was the daughter of the late Clifford and Helen Orvis Johnson and was also preceded in death by her first husband, Richard Nylander, who died in 2004. Carol was a member of the...
Phyllis Ensley
Oct 15, 2012
Phyllis Murray Ensley, age 76, passed away on Monday, October 15, 2012 at Pisgah Manor Nursing Home. A native of Haywood County, she was a daughter of the late Lebo and Gladys Stamey Murray. Phyllis was a member of New Hope Baptist Church. She is survived by two sons, Jerry Ensley of Asheville, and Reverend Richard Dale...
Lucille Moore
Oct 13, 2012
Waynesville, NC - Lucille Nuckles Moore, age 72, passed away on Saturday, October 13, 2012 at her home. A former resident of Greenville, North Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Alvin and Dorothy Grissom Nuckles and was also preceded in death by her husband, Teddy Keith Moore, who died in 1993. She was retired from...
Mark Parris
Oct 11, 2012
Waynesville, Mark Douglas Parris, 62, died early Thursday morning, in the company of his family and friends. Mark was a native and lifelong resident of Waynesville, NC. He attended Tuscola High School, and Western Carolina University, majoring in history and anthropology as an undergraduate. He was a social studies teacher and coach of football and basketball at...
Evelyn Banks
Oct 11, 2012
Evelyn Ollie Webb Banks, age 93, passed away on Thursday, October 11, 2012 at the Brian Center in Waynesville. A native of Bryson City, she was the daughter of the late Josh Burton and Mintha Huskey Webb. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Ben Edward Banks, who died in 1978; three sisters; and a...
Gladys Fish
Oct 10, 2012
Gladys Benfield Fish, age 89, went to be with the Lord surrounded by her family on Wednesday, October 10, 2012 at Silver Bluff Nursing Home. A native of Habersham County, Georgia, she was the daughter of the late Cater and Georgia Garrett Benfield. She was also preceded in death by her husband, George G. Fish, who died...
Lavonda Christopher
Oct 8, 2012
Lavonda Darlene Shepard Christopher, age 49, passed away on Monday, October 8, 2012 at Mission Hospitals – Memorial Campus. A native of Buncombe County, she was the daughter of Franklin Delano Shepard of Candler and the late Pearl Lillian Warren. She was also preceded in death by an infant son, Caleb Lee Christopher. She was the Customer...
Danny Ferguson
Oct 7, 2012
Matthews, NC – Leslie Daniel "Dan" Ferguson, age 64, died Sunday, October 7th. A native of Waynesville, he was the son of the late William McKinley and Catherine Muse Ferguson. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, William Ralph Ferguson and Michael Ferguson, and sisters Claudine Green, Ruby Alden, and Bonnie Hanson. He graduated from...
Nora Rice
Oct 5, 2012
Nora Stuart Rice, age 69, passed away on Friday, October 5, 2012, at her residence. A native and lifelong resident of Bucombe County, she was the daughter of the late James William and Loraine Ledbetter Stuart. She was a member of Fairmont Baptist Church. She is survived by two daughters, Annette Waldrup of Candler and Tammy Runyon...
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