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.
James Prewitt
Jun 18, 2011
James William Prewitt, 86, of Barnardsville, passed away on Saturday, June 18. A native of Winchester, KY, he was a son of the late Hairm Q. and Ida Belle Dermy Prewitt. Prior to moving to Barnardsville in 1979, he had been a resident of York County, VA. James served in the US Army for 20 years, retiring as a...
Christy Grogan
Jun 18, 2011
Christy Leigh Grogan, age 35, met her heavenly Father on Saturday morning, June 18, 2011 in Hiawassee, Georgia. A native of Haywood County, she was a daughter of Larry Dean and Jennifer Crisp Grogan. She was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, William Ralph Grogan and Madge Smathers Grogan; maternal grandfather, Cromer Lee Crisp, Sr., and...
Viola Sutton
Jun 16, 2011
Viola Marie Sutton, 85, of Canton, passed away June 16, 2011. A resident of Haywood County, she was a daughter of the late Collie and Nola Mae Sutton Payne. She is survived by her husband, Bruce K. Sutton; son, Kenneth Sutton; daughter, Wanda Carver and husband, Michael; brothers, Leonard, Bobby and Alfred Payne; sister, Maxine Smith and three grandchildren...
Lucille Smith
Jun 16, 2011
Lucille Worley Smith, age 77, passed away on Thursday, June 16, 2011 at Canton Christian Convalescent Center. A native of Buncombe County, she was a daughter of the late Howard Estes and Ruby Lee King Worley. She graduated from Leicester High School in 1952 and was a member of High Street Baptist Church. She is survived by...
Oberia Cole
Jun 14, 2011
Mrs. Celia Oberia Warren Cole, 97, passed away on Tuesday, June 14, 2011, at Bermuda Commons in Davie County, North Carolina, where she lived during the past year. Oberia was born on December 9, 1913, in Candler, daughter of the late Charles Leslie Warren and Watie Lou Jackson. She was the devoted wife of Otis Wilson Cole,...
Louise Shuler
Jun 14, 2011
Clyde, Louise Jane Keener Shuler, age 67, passed away on Tuesday, June 14, 2011 at her residence. A native of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Robert Joseph and Lillie Martha Strickland Keener. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her grandparents, Marion and Leona Allison Keener and George and...
Nancy Meadows
Jun 14, 2011
Waynesville, Nancy Rhodarmer Meadows, age 76, of Pinto Place, passed away on Tuesday, June 14, 2011 at her residence. A native of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Davis and Maudie Messer Rhodarmer. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Fred Meadows, who died in 2004; a daughter, Nancy Kay Meadows; four...
Kathryn Morris
Jun 13, 2011
Kathryn Sandlin Morris, age 94, passed away on Monday, June 13, 2011 at Hermitage Assisted Living. A native of Swain County, she was a daughter of the late John Thomas and Kate Hyams Sandlin. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Ned Morris; five brothers, Armand, George, Harold, Bob and...
David Teague
Jun 13, 2011
Maggie Valley, Pastor Charles David Teague, age 74, of 472 Julia Lane, passed away on Monday, June 13, 2011 at his residence. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Paul and Annie Wyatt Teague and was also preceded in death by one sister, Virginia Harris. He was a member...
George Plemmons
Jun 12, 2011
Clyde, Reverend George Douglas Plemmons, age 85, of 304 Justice Drive, passed away on Sunday, June 12, 2011 at MedWest Haywood Regional Medical Center A native Haywood County, he was the son of the late William Bryan and Martha Mull Plemmons. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister, Maggie Mills, and...
Harold Penticoff
Jun 12, 2011
Clyde, Harold Lloyd Penticoff, age 84, of Creekmont Drive, passed away on Sunday, June 12, 2011. A native of Freeport, Illinois, he was the son of the late Lloyd David and Mildred Koym Penticoff and was also preceded in death by his wife, Peggie C. Penticoff, who died in 2007; two sisters; and two brothers. A US...
Donald Wall
Jun 12, 2011
Maggie Valley, NC - Donald Wall, age 74, of Wildcat Run, passed away on Sunday, June 12, 2011 at Macon Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation. A native of Davidson County, Tennessee, he had resided in Gastonia, North Carolina before moving to Haywood County in 2005. He was the son of the late James and Lilla Browning Wall and...
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,...
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