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.
Phyllis Chambers
Nov 2, 2012
Phyllis Pomerleau Chambers, age 88, of the Riverside community passed away on Friday, November 2, 2012 at The Homestead. A native of Cumberland County, Maine, she resided in Haywood County since 1954 and was the daughter of the late William Alexis and Doris Eastman Pomerleau. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence Hubert Chambers,...
Lois Smathers
Nov 1, 2012
Lois Aldeen Waldrup Smathers, age 84, passed away on November 1, 2012 at the Mars Hill Retirement Centerr. Aldeen was born May 19, 1928 to Clifford and Thelma Merrill Waldrup. She is preceded in death by both her parents; her brothers, Vester, Elwood, and Jimmy Waldrup; her sister, Carlene Frisby; and her great-nephew, Shane Frisby. She retired...
William Corley
Nov 1, 2012
Waynesville, William Chad Corley, age 32, of 18705 Great Smoky Mountain Expressway, passed away on Thursday, November 1, 2012. Born in Buncombe County, he was a lifetime resident of Haywood County. He was the son of Charles Lynn and Lanie Rebecca Davis Corley of Waynesville. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Brooks Corley; paternal...
Catherine O'Brien
Oct 31, 2012
Maggie Valley, Catherine Julie O'Brien, age 84, of 165 Nottingham Road, passed away on Wednesday, October 31, 2012 at Mission Hospital. A native of Ontario, Canada, she was the daughter of the late George and Mary LaFleur was also preceded in death by her beloved companion, Harold "Shag" Hibbits. She was a waitress at of Maneros in...
Catherine O'Brien
Oct 31, 2012
Maggie Valley, Catherine Julie O'Brien, age 84, of 165 Nottingham Road, passed away on Wednesday, October 31, 2012 at Mission Hospital. A native of Ontario, Canada, she was the daughter of the late George and Mary LaFleur was also preceded in death by her beloved companion, Harold "Shag" Hibbits. She was a waitress at of Maneros in...
Geraldine Lackey
Oct 31, 2012
Geraldine Lackey, age 71, passed away on Wednesday, October 31, 2012 at MedWest Haywood. A native of Haywood County, she was a daughter of the late Fred and Bertha Frye Wood. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death an infant brother. Jerrie found great enjoyment in cross-stitching and reading books by her favorite author,...
Lloyd Putnam
Oct 31, 2012
Waynesville, Lloyd Putnam, age 91, of Big Cove Road, passed away on Wednesday, October 31, 2012 at The Homestead. A native of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Mird and Maggie Green Putnam and as a US Army veteran of World War II. Lloyd received the American Theater Service Medal, FAME Service Medal, and...
Janet Caldwell
Oct 30, 2012
Janet Phillips Caldwell, age 58, passed away on Tuesday, October 30, 2012. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, she was a daughter of Monroe I. Phillips and the late Peggy Keener Phillips, who died in 2000. In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by a sister, Beth Mason. Janet was a member...
Michael Kelly
Oct 30, 2012
Clyde, Michael Dennis Kelly, age 69, passed away on Tuesday, October 30, 2012 at the Brian Center of Waynesville. A native of Buncombe County, he was the son of the late John J. Sr., and Margaret Harbin Kelly. He retired from Dayco Corporation. Michael was an antique collector and enjoyed going to flea markets. He is survived...
Marye Boon
Oct 29, 2012
Maggie Valley, Marye Laughran Boon, age 63, of 482 Black Camp Gap Road, passed away on Monday, October 29, 2012 at St. Joseph Hospital. A native of Washington, DC, she was the daughter of the late Lawrence Clayton, Jr. and Mary Laughran Clayton. She was also preceded in death by a son, William Robert Reeves. She is...
Carroll Chambers
Oct 28, 2012
Canton, Carroll W. Chambers, age 72, formerly of the Bethel Community, passed away on Sunday, October 28, 2012. A native of Haywood County, he was the son of Ralley Oscar Chambers and Evelyn Reece Chambers Freeman. He worked as a project manager in construction and loved fishing and being outdoors. He is survived by a daughter, Belinda...
Douglas Seay
Oct 28, 2012
Douglas Leon Seay, age 65, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, October 28, 2012, at Charles George VA Medical Center. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, he was the son of the late William Lonzo Seay, Jr. and Phoebe Bailey Seay. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Candy Seay. He was a retired...
Margie Allison
Oct 27, 2012
Waynesville, Margie Lee Allison, age 86, passed away on Saturday, October 27, 2012 at Silver Bluff surrounded by her loving family. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Harley Manson and Cora Reeves Jenkins. She was greeted in Heaven by her husband, Willie Claude Allison; a son, Robert Lee...
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,...
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