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.
Rodney Medford
Feb 23, 2011
Waynesville, Rodney Brock Medford, Sr., age 45, passed away on Wednesday, February 23, 2011. A native of Haywood County, he was the son of Vernon "Beaver" Medford and the late Jewel Brock Medford who died in 2007. Rodney loved working with antique cars and spending time outdoors. In addition to his father, he is survived by a...
Robert Justice, Jr.
Feb 21, 2011
Canton, Robert Lowery Justice, Jr., age 90, passed away on Monday, February 21, 2011 at Silver Bluff Nursing Home. A native of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Robert Lowery and Nan Pearl Liner Justice. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a sister, Betty Rush and two brothers,...
Jack Howell
Feb 21, 2011
Waynesville, Jack Roger Howell went home to be with the Lord in the arms of angels on February 20, 2011 unexpectedly at Duke University Hospital. He was born in Waynesville on August 12, 1927 and resided most of his life in Buncombe and Haywood Counties. He was son of the late Mark Roger Howell and Reta Stamey...
Charlotte Surrett
Feb 21, 2011
Waynesville, Charlotte Martin Surrett, age 74, passed away on Monday, February 21, 2011 at her residence. A native of Baltimore, Maryland, she had resided in Haywood County since 1968. Charlotte was preceded in death by her husband, Tommy Surrett, who died in 2000 and her mother, Mary Elizabeth Martin. She was raised by her grandparents, the late...
Watson Poore
Feb 20, 2011
Watson W. "Ted" Poore, age 91, died on Sunday, February 20, 2011, at his grandson, David's residence. A native of Buncombe County, he was the son of the late Robert William and Minerva Jane Messer Poore. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Dot Poore; eight brothers, two sisters, and a son, Robert Marvin Poore....
George Mann
Feb 20, 2011
Mann, George Roland, 84, went to be with our Lord, Jesus, on Sunday, February 20, 2011 at the VA Medical Center, Asheville. He is survived by his beloved wife, Lucy, his children; George R., Jr. and his wife, Barbara, Bruce S. and wife, Phylis, Jessica and husband, Roy Whitaker and Christine and husband, Jack Moody. He will be missed...
Clark Russell
Feb 19, 2011
Waynesville, Edwin Clark Russell, 57 of Charlotte, North Carolina passed away Saturday, February 19, 2011. A native of Waynesville, NC, he was the son of Grovene Clark Russell and the late William Edwin Russell of Waynesville. Clark was a graduate of Tuscola High School and the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill. He was the previous owner/president...
Joann Joseph
Feb 18, 2011
Waynesville, Jo Ann Parrott Joseph, age 71, passed away on Friday, February 18, 2011 at Rockingham Memorial Hospital in Harrisonburg, Virginia. A native of Haywood County, Jo Ann had resided in West Virginia for the past 25 years and was the daughter of the late Grant Alton and Mary Ruth Medford Parrott. In addition to her parents,...
Georgia Gillett
Feb 18, 2011
Waynesville, Georgia Beck Gillett, age 80, went home to our Lord and Savior, on February 18, 2011. Georgia was born on June 6, 1930 to the late E. Clingman and Mary Lee Parker Beck. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, Latham Gillett; a son, Ralph Gillett; and...
Norman Stamey
Feb 16, 2011
Norman James Stamey, age 87, of Cat Haven Road, died on Wednesday, February 16, 2011, at Hospice of Rutherford County in Forest City. A native of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Frank James and Lucy Shipman Stamey. He was also preceded in death by his first wife, Edith Burress Stamey and a sister,...
William Hargis
Feb 15, 2011
William Vincent Hargis, age 88, passed away on Tuesday, February 15, 2011, at his residence. A native of Pulaski County, KY, he was a son of the late Lonzo and Irene Bishop Hargis. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Margola Hargis, who died in 2008; one sister, Velma Hargis; and...
Shirley Clark
Feb 15, 2011
Shirley Ashe Clark, age 69, of Burnette Street, died on Tuesday, February 15, 2011, at Haywood Regional Center. She was a native of Haywood County and the daughter of the late Claude and Ruby Gant Ashe. She was also preceded in death by a brother and a niece. She was a member of Beulah Baptist Church. Shirley...
Grace Greene
Feb 14, 2011
Grace Hall Greene, age 94, died on Monday, February 14, 2011, at Hillside Nursing Center in Wake Forest. A native of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late John Lawrence and Edith Overman Hall. She was preceded in death by her husband, Garland Greene, who died in 1979; two daughters, Darris Greene and Linda Buchanan;...
Daphne Smathers
Feb 14, 2011
Daphne Queen Smathers, age 95, died on Monday, February 14, 2011, at Hospice of Rockingham County. A native of Swain County, she was the daughter of the late J. Frank and Dora Dalton Queen. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold D. Smathers, who died in 1996. She was a member of First United Methodist...
Jeanette Jackson
Feb 14, 2011
Clyde, Jeanette Jackson, age 82, passed away on Sunday, February 13, 2011 at Memorial Mission Hospital. A native of Swain County, she lived in Haywood County for most of her life and was the daughter of the late Arthur and Etta Vick Collins. Jeanette enjoyed camping with her family at Lake Chatuge where she liked to ride...
Savannah Robertson
Feb 13, 2011
Savannah L. Robertson, age 90, died on Sunday, February 13, 2011, at Stone Creek Health & Rehab Center. She was a native of Buncombe County where she lived most of her life and was the daughter of the late Thomas and Flossie Giles Lusk. She was also preceded in death by her husband, William "Slim" Robertson, who...
Pierrette Laporte
Feb 13, 2011
Pierrette Mercier Laporte, age 79, of Beaver Run South, passed away on Sunday, February 13, 2011, at her daughter's residence. A native of Quebec, Canada, she was a daughter of the late, David Mercier and Urbanie Rochefort. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Laporte, who died in 2008; one...
Wilma Eby
Feb 11, 2011
Clyde, Wilma L. Eby, age 81, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, February 11, 2011. She had currently resided at Mountain Hart Retirement. Born March 26, 1929 in Paterson, N.J., she resided for many years in Wantage Township, N.J. before moving to Waynesville in 2001. She was preceded in death by her...
R. Pressley
Feb 10, 2011
Reallis Bob "R. B." Pressley, age 77, died on Thursday, February 10, 2011, at Silver Bluff Nursing Home. A native of Jackson County, he was the son of the late Hobert Lee and Nora Mae Mull Pressley. He was an employee of the Town of Canton for 18 years and a former employee of Ward Piano Company....
Bracy Deese
Feb 10, 2011
Bracy Deese, age 73, passed away on Thursday, February 10, 2011, at his residence. A native of Robeson County, he was a son of the late William Hester and Margie Haywood Deese. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers; Russell, Willie, and Buddy Deese; and one sister; Katie Kinnunen. Bracy retired...
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