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.
Pork Willis
Jun 11, 2011
Verlin Lee "Pork" Willis, age 75, of Willis Road died on Saturday, June 11, 2011, at his home. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Lee and Lucy Mauney Willis. He retired from Champion International in 1998 with 43 years of service. He was a member of North Canton...
James Crook, Jr.
Jun 11, 2011
Waynesville, Dr. James R. Crook, Jr., age 83, passed away on June 11, 2011 at the John F. Keever Solace Center in Asheville, NC. Born on April 26, 1928 in Jacksonville, Florida, he was the son of the late James R. Crook, Sr. and Lena Ballow Crook. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death...
Bernadine Jones
Jun 10, 2011
Bernadine Louise Jones, age 75, of 334 James Street, died on Friday, June 10, 2011, at MedWest-Haywood. A native of Leoti, Kansas, she was the daughter of the late Martin and Bassilla Herrman Kessler. She was also preceded in death by her first husband, Herbert R. Cohagan; her second husband, Donald Willard Jones; five children; two grandchildren;...
James Bevell
Jun 9, 2011
Waynesville, James "Jim" Darrell Bevell, age 79, passed away on Thursday, June 9, 2011 at St. Joseph's Hospital. A native of Charleston, West Virginia, he had previously lived in Lake Worth, Florida before moving to Haywood County six years ago. He was the son of the late Roy and Gladys Marie Kessinger Bevell and was also preceded...
Vaughn Trice
Jun 9, 2011
Vaughn Max Trice, age 71, passed away on Thursday, June 9, 2011 at Brian Center of Waynesville. A native of Avery County, he was a son of the late Von and Tholsa Johnson Trice. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Bobby Trice. He is survived by his wife, Ann Welch...
T. Powell
Jun 7, 2011
T. J. Powell, age 84, passed away on Tuesday, June 7, 2011 at John F. Keever Solace Center. A native of Jackson County, he was a son of the late Hobert Hayes and Christine Edwards Powell. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Garwood Powell, who died in 1985. T....
Garrett Smathers
Jun 7, 2011
Waynesville, Dr. Garrett A. Smathers, age 85, died on Tuesday, June 7, 2011 at Autumn Care Nursing Home. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Walter R. and Adeline Deaver Smathers. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Underwood and Loranzo F. Smathers...
Chuck Boyce
Jun 6, 2011
Canton, Charles "Chuck" Boyce, age 55, of Oakmont Drive, passed away on Monday, June 6, 2011 at John F. Keever Solace Center. A native of Portsmouth, Virginia, he had resided in Haywood County since 1989. He was the son of Betty Jolly Boyce and the late Charles Boyce and was also preceded in death by a sister,...
Vera Warren
Jun 5, 2011
Vera Cole Warren died on Sunday, June 5, 2011, at John F. Keever, Jr. Solace Center in Asheville. She was born on a January day in 1931. For those who looked for guidance on how to enjoy life, she was a gift from God. She loved her fellow man, and she especially loved the small community of...
Nook Reed
Jun 5, 2011
Alton Edwin "Nook" Reed, age 85, of 207 Possum Ridge Road in Canton passed on Sunday, June 5, 2011, at his residence. Nook was a lifelong resident of Haywood County, formerly from Martin, Georgia. He was the son of the late James Earl and Eula Reed. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, James and...
Mary Moore
Jun 4, 2011
Waynesville, Mary Frances Hightower Moore, age 73, passed away on Saturday, June 4, 2011 at her residence. Mary was a native of Haywood County, and had previously resided in Lithia Springs, Georgia. She was the daughter of the late Thomas Huie Hightower, Sr. and Celia Ann Brock Hightower Reid. In addition to her parents, she was also...
Elaine Gores
Jun 3, 2011
Elaine Boyd Gores, age 62, died on Friday, June 3, 2011, at her residence. A native of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Thomas Edwin and Ruth Hunter Dotson. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Vickie Ann Wojtylko who died in 2005. Elaine was of the Baptist faith. She is survived by...
Harley Franklin
Jun 3, 2011
Waynesville, Harley Lewis Franklin, age 70, passed away on Friday, June 3, 2011 at Mission Hospitals Memorial Campus. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, he was the son of the late James Thomas and Frankie Sutton Franklin. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a son; Nicky Joe Franklin; grandson,...
Mary Maynor
Jun 2, 2011
Mary Ann McNamara Maynor, age 50, died on Thursday, June 2, 2011, at her residence. A native of Bay Shore, Long Island, New York, she was the daughter of the late James J. and Shirley Clark McNamara. Mary will always be remembered for her loving heart, never ending compassion, and infectious laughter. She is survived by her...
Lena Wilson
May 31, 2011
Waynesville, Lena Jo Ruff Cope Wilson, age 84, passed away on Tuesday, May 31, 2011 at Skyland Care Center in Sylva. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Adam Crawford and Hester Cutshaw Ruff. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her first husband,...
Mary Shook
May 30, 2011
Mary Elizabeth Shook of Balsam passed away May 30, 2011. She was born August 3, 1921, to Vaughn R. Rhinehart Sr. and Eva Hooper Rhinehart, and was raised in the Saunook community. Mary Elizabeth graduated from Waynesville Township High School in 1939 and married her high school sweetheart, Grady Clifton Shook Sr. They celebrated their 70th wedding...
David Barbato
May 30, 2011
David Lee Barbato, age 43, passed away on Monday, May 30, 2011 at his residence. A native of Toledo, Ohio, David grew up in Davenport, Florida and was a resident of Haywood County for the past 25 years. He was a son of Marlene Campbell Barbato of Jonathan Creek. David enjoyed doing yard work, landscaping, and detailing...
Carl Storie
May 29, 2011
Carl T. Storie, 67, of Candler, passed away Sunday, May 29, 2011. A native of Avery County, NC, he was a son of the late Prophet and Eudee Storie Hicks. Carl was a life-long Tarheels fan and loved to fish. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Bette; brother, Thomas Hicks and daughter-in-law,...
Hazel Rogers
May 29, 2011
Hazel Taylor Cathey Rogers, age 94, of Queentown Road, passed away on Sunday, May 29, 2011 at Silver Bluff Nursing Home. A native of Haywood County, she was a daughter of the late John and Estie Kinsland Taylor. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Joseph Glenn Cathey, who died...
Everette Frady
May 27, 2011
Waynesville, Everette Frady, age 88 of Frady Lane, passed away Friday, May 27, 2011 at Autumn Care Nursing Home. He was a native of Haywood County and was the son of the late Joseph Liner and Mary Forga Frady. He was also preceded in death by his son, David Frady who died in 1971; two sisters, Willie...
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