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.
Ruby Allen
Sep 1, 2011
Waynesville, Ruby Louise Thomas Allen, age 95, passed away on Thursday, September 1, 2011 at Haywood Lodge. A native of Biloxi, Mississippi, she had lived most of her life in St. Petersburg, Florida. She was the daughter of the late William John and Louise May Thomas and was also preceded in death by her husband, Collis Talmadge...
Stanley Cordwell
Aug 31, 2011
Stanley Norbert Cordwell, 87, passed away on Wednesday, August 31, 2011 at Medwest - Haywood. A native of Ogdensburg, New York, he was a son of the late David Stuart and Claudia Brunett Cordwell. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Dolores Cordwell. Stanley was a United States Navy veteran of...
Walter Nash
Aug 30, 2011
Walter "Ed" Nash, of Maggie Valley, NC and Marathon, Florida passed away August 30, 2011 at the age of 91. He is preceded in death by his wife of 66 years, Thelma E. Nash. Walter was an executive with the Ford Motor Co. in Dearborn, Michigan for 32 years. His last position was manager, personnel and organization,...
Harris Phd Jr.
Aug 30, 2011
Waynesville, Harris Burns, Jr. PhD, age 78, a native of Birmingham, Alabama died on August 30th at his home after an extended illness. Dr. Burns attended Harvard and graduated from Georgia Tech with a Degree in Physical Chemistry and Chemical Engineering. He completed two years post doctoral work at the University of Illinois, Champaign, Urbana. While he...
Ruth Farmer
Aug 29, 2011
Ruth Ethel Poston Farmer, 75, formerly of Canton, passed away on Monday, August 29, 2011. Born in Haywood County, she was a daughter of the late William B. and Edna Elizabeth Matilda Pless Poston. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Roy V. Farmer; a son, Dewey L. Farmer; a daughter,...
Philip Mcdowell
Aug 29, 2011
Waynesville, Philip Falter McDowell, age 69, of Leatherwood Road, passed away on Monday, August 29, 2011 at his residence. A native of Chicago Illinois, he had resided in Haywood County since 1963. He was the son of the late Samuel Alexander McDowell Jr. and Patricia Virginia Kunkel McDowell. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in...
Edwina Jackson
Aug 28, 2011
Edwina Leatherwood Jackson, age 89, died on Sunday, August 28, 2011, at MedWest - Haywood. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Mark and Estelle Jones Leatherwood. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Edwin Lee Jackson, who died in 2009; a son Earl Jackson, who died...
William Birchfield
Aug 26, 2011
Waynesville, William "Billy" Odell Birchfield, age 67, of the Jonathan Creek community, passed away Friday, August 26, 2011 at Memorial Mission Hospital. A native of Haywood County, he was a former resident of Ashdown, Arkansas for 21 years. He was the son of the late Clyde Odell Birchfield and Lessie Marie Brooks Birchfield. Billy was also preceded...
Lucille Slye
Aug 24, 2011
Waynesville, Lucille Carolyn Adams Slye, age 89, of Givens Estate, passed away on Wednesday, August 24, 2011 at Givens Health Center. A native of Norfolk, Virginia, she was a former resident of Charlotte and Emerald Isle, North Carolina and had resided in Asheville for the past year. She was the daughter of the late Duane and Audrey...
Ann Rockwell
Aug 23, 2011
Erna "Ann" Rockwell, age 66, of Jess Cove Road died on Tuesday, August 23, 2011, at her residence. A native of Deutsch Reichenau, Germany, she was the daughter of Monika Hinterberger of Amberg, Germany and the late Alois Hinterberger. She was preceded in death by her husband, Floyd Rockwell who died in 2001. Ann had a love...
Michael Cody
Aug 22, 2011
Michael Ray Cody, 55, of Asheville, passed away Monday, August 22, 2011. A native of Asheville, he was the son of Robert Franklin Cody and the late Frances JoAnne Pegg Cody. Michael was a painter for 28 years and loved gardening and fishing. In addition to his father, he is survived by his children, Christy (Derek) Hall of Canton,...
Dennis Casey
Aug 22, 2011
DENNIS "SONNY" CASEY "LOVING FATHER AND FRIEND TO ALL" Waynesville, Dennis Marion Casey, Sr., age 80, passed away on Monday, August 22, 2011 at MedWest Haywood Regional Medical Center after a brief illness. A lifelong resident of Haywood County, he was the youngest child of the late Allen D. Casey, Sr. and Leona McDonnell Casey McDowell. He...
John Garland
Aug 21, 2011
John David Garland, 54, passed away on Sunday, August 21, 2011 at Stone Creek Health and Rehabilitation Center. A native of Haywood County, he was a son of the late Marshall Cabe and Juanita Jaynes Garland. He is survived by one daughter, Selena Rogers and her husband, David, of Lake Junaluska; three brothers, Wayne Garland and his...
James Grasty
Aug 21, 2011
Clyde, James "Jim" Grasty, age 75, of Clark Cemetery Road, passed away on Sunday, August 21, 2011 at his residence. He was born and lived most of his life in Haywood County and was the son of the late Loyd and Clarine Hendricks Grasty. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by three...
Bennie Lance
Aug 21, 2011
Waynesville, Bennie Mae Noland Lance, age 66, passed away on Sunday, August 21, 2011 at her residence. A native of Newport News, Virginia, and lifelong resident of Haywood County. She was the daughter of the late Ben Noland and Vallrie Hicks Noland Rathbone and was also preceded in death by her stepfather, Mark Rathbone; two brothers, Van...
Michael Churm
Aug 21, 2011
Michael William Churm, 52, of Canton, passed away on August 21st at The Brian Center in Waynesville. Michael was the son of Anita Brooks Churm, of Canton and the late William Churm. A 1977 graduate of Pisgah High School, Michael anchored the offensive line as the Center on the 1975 and 1976 State Champion football teams. He...
Judith Tipton
Aug 20, 2011
Judith Carmela Tipton, 43, of Asheville went to be with Jesus on Saturday, August 20, 2011. She is survived by her husband, Dwight Tipton; parents, Henry A. Jones and Judy C. Mills Parham; children, Cody, Clay, Caleb and April Tipton; brothers, Alex and Shawn Jones and niece, Kasee Jones. A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00AM on Thursday,...
Mary Haney
Aug 20, 2011
Clyde, Mary Frances "Polly" Frady Haney, age 85, passed away on Saturday, August 20, 2011 at MedWest-Haywood Regional Medical Center. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Liner and Mary Forga Frady. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William Howard Haney,...
Virginia Smathers
Aug 19, 2011
Virginia Lee Zimmerman Smathers Canton – Virginia Lee Zimmerman Smathers, age 93, passed away on Friday, August 19, 2011, at John F. Keever, Jr., Solace Center. A native of Wheeling, West Virginia and a graduate of West Virginia University, Virginia was the daughter of the late William Henry, Jr., and Della June Inbody Zimmerman. In addition to...
Lucille Sutton
Aug 17, 2011
Lucille Noland Sutton, age 89, of Sutton Branch Road, passed away on Wednesday, August 17, 2011 at her residence. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Thomas Taylor and Bennie Mae Hill Noland. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Weldon Rufus Sutton,...
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