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.

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...
Jerry Hall
Nov 20, 2012
Clyde, Jerry Stephen Hall, age 73, passed away on Tuesday, November 20, 2012 at Charles George VA Medical Center in Asheville. A native of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Arlie Jack and Ruth Elizabeth Suttles Hall. Jerry retired from Dayco Corporation with 37 years' service and was a United States Navy veteran. He...
Marie Roland
Nov 18, 2012
Waynesville, Nonie Marie Hensley Roland, age 87, passed away on Sunday, November 18, 2012 at her residence. A native of Swain County, she was the daughter of the late William and Grace Smith Hensley. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Kelly Roland, who died in 1970 and a son, William...

Evangeline Webb
Nov 16, 2012
Waynesville, Evangeline Webb, age 61, of 65 Church Street, passed away on Friday, November 16, 2012 at The Homestead. A native of High Point, she was the daughter of Cilas Webb and Ola Thompson and was also preceded in death by a sister, Joan Wiggins. Evangeline loved the fall and winter seasons. She enjoyed walking in the...
Joan Kent
Nov 14, 2012
Shirley Joan Queen Kent, age 76, passed away on Wednesday November 14, 2012, at John F. Keever Solace Center. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Bessie Dills Queen. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Patsy Hipps and her husband, E. L. Hipps. She...

Ruby Gaddy
Nov 14, 2012
Mrs. Gaddy, 99, widow of Herman Gaddy, died Wednesday, November 14, 2012. Born in Asheville, NC, she was a daughter of the late Zebulon and Julie Ingles Hawkins.
Surviving are her daughter, Justine James of Florence, SC; son, Leon (Darlene) Gaddy, Sr.; grandchildren, Pam Fountain, Kathy McClellan, John (Myrna) James, Beth (Tony) Cox, Sally (Eugene) Ammons, Ken...
William Clark
Nov 14, 2012
Clyde, William Vager Clark, age 70, of 399 Poplar Cove Road, passed away on Wednesday, November 14, 2012 at North Carolina Memorial Hospital in Chapel Hill. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Zeb and Eva Swanger Clark. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by...
Lucy Harkins
Nov 13, 2012
Lucy May Wright Harkins, age 65, passed away on Tuesday, November 13, 2012 at MedWest –Haywood. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Margaret Henson Wright. She retired from Haywood County Hospital in 1994 as an LPN with 30 years of service. Lucy was a very loving,...
Clara Crawford
Nov 12, 2012
Waynesville, Clara Jean Pless Crawford, age 74, of Ironduff Road, passed away on Monday, November 12, 2012 at Silver Bluff Nursing Home. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Hubert and Bonnie Noland Pless. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by an infant son, Carey...
Don Ledford
Nov 9, 2012
Waynesville, Don Carroll Ledford, age 63, passed away on Friday, November 9, 2012. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, he was the son of Dorothy Hill Ledford and the late Steve Ledford. He was also preceded in death by his son, Daniel Ledford in 1997. He was a US Army veteran of the Vietnam Era...
Merritt Washam
Nov 9, 2012
Merritt Franklin Washam, age 84, of 76 Wesley Street, passed away on Friday, November 9, 2012 at his residence. He was a native of Davidson, North Carolina in Mecklenburg County and a resident of Haywood County since 1955. He was the son of the late Smiley and Sarah Washam. He also was preceded in death by three...

Kenneth Grant
Nov 8, 2012
Waynesville, Kenneth William "Kenny" Grant, age 48, of 74 Happy Ridge Lane, passed away on Thursday, November 8, 2012 at Mission Hospital. Born in Nashua, New Hampshire, he was the son of the late Helena Roy Grant and was also preceded in death by two sisters. Kenny was disabled throughout his life He is survived by his...
Donald Smith
Nov 8, 2012
Waynesville, Donald Dean Smith, age 75, of 127 Dock Ratcliff Road, passed away on Thursday, November 8, 2012. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Ben and Polly Ratcliffe Smith and was also preceded in death by his wife, Kathryn Pace Smith, who died in 2006. He served in...
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