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.
Barbara Cunningham
Dec 21, 2009
Barbara Jean Porter Cunningham, age 49, of Brookside Drive, died Monday, December 21, 2009 at her residence. A native of Des Moines, Iowa, she was a daughter of Richard Porter and the late Maryln Schaffer. In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by a niece, Heather Carnahan. In addition to her father, she is...
Margaret Pottinger
Dec 21, 2009
Sabastian, FL , Margaret Mary "Marge" Pottinger, age 77, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Monday, December 21, 2009. A native of Cleveland, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Bert Andrew and Margaret Mary Liptak Dorosy. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Daniel R. Pottinger, who died...
Kent Rogers
Dec 20, 2009
Kent Douglas Rogers, age 19, died on Sunday, December 20, 2009, from complications of Deuchennes' Muscular Dystrophe, at his residence. Born in Savannah, GA, he was the son of Keila Dills Rogers of Clyde and Douglas Milton Rogers, also of Clyde. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Ernest Dills, Jr.; paternal grandparents, Jane DeSaulles...
Wanda Parton
Dec 18, 2009
Waynesville, Wanda Lee Messer Parton, age 79, passed away Friday, December 18, 2009 at Haywood Regional Medical Center. She was the daughter of the late Clark R. and Annie Mae Hembree Messer and was also preceded in death by her husband, William Tucker Parton who died in 2001, two daughters, Debbie Trantham and June Sharp, one granddaughter,...
Joseph Pipitone
Dec 18, 2009
Waynesville, Joseph "Joe" Anthony Pipitone, age 52, passed away Friday, December 18, 2009 due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was a native and resident of Tampa, FL until moving to Haywood County 6 years ago. He was the son of Mary Cacciatore Pipitone of Tampa, FL and the late Jose Pipitone. Joe was employed...
Vernon Quarles
Dec 17, 2009
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Vernon Sills Quarles, 88, of Candler, passed away on December 17, 2009 at Universal Health Care. He was the son of the late Cornelia Boyd and Rudy H. Quarles. He was also preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Elma Britt...
Ernest Lewis
Dec 15, 2009
Waynesville, Ernest "Ernie" Michael Lewis, age 67, died Tuesday, December 15, 2009 at Haywood Regional Medical Center. He was a native of Flint, MI; resided in Port Huron, MI where he met his wife Bonnie. They lived most of their lives in Ft. Lauderdale, FL and Macon, GA until moving to Haywood County where they lived for...
J.R. Snow
Dec 14, 2009
Clyde, J.R. Snow, age 82, of Glance Cove Road, died on Monday, December 14, 2009 at his residence. J.R. was a native of Lulu, Kentucky and had lived most of his life in Hendrix County, IN. He was the son of the late Alvin and Izora Blankenship Snow. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in...
Tina Schlienz
Dec 13, 2009
Canton, Tina Louise Schlienz, age 39, died on Sunday, December 13, 2009 at her residence. She was the daughter of Jack Sellers of Clayton, GA and Gloria Sellers of Waynesville, NC. In addition to her parents, she is survived by two daughters, Penny and Carrie Sellers of Sylva; one sister, Cathy Thompson of Waynesville; two brothers, Tim...
Dr. Hammett
Dec 12, 2009
Waynesville, James Frank Hammett, Jr. (Dr. Frank) was born in Athens, Georgia, July 16, 1925 and died December 12, 2009 from complications of Parkinson's Disease. He was the son of James Frank Hammett, Sr. and Rebecca Irene Marbut Hammett. Both his sisters, Dorothy Hammett (Davis) and Jean Hammett pre-deceased him. He received his degree from the University...
Frank Hewitt
Dec 12, 2009
Frank 'Ken' Hewitt, 65, of Candler, formally of Tampa, FL, passed away on Saturday, December 12, 2009 at St. Joseph's Hospital. Born in Melrose, MA to the late Lillian Ferguson and Herbert Hewitt, Ken lived here in WNC for the last 10 years. He was known throughout the community as an amazing glass artist. He was a quiet and...
Pearley Luther
Dec 12, 2009
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Pearley Mae Luther, 86, of Asheville , passed away Saturday, December 12, 2009 at the Brian Center of Weaverville. She was a daughter of the late Mary Holt and Arthur Tweed. She was also preceded in death by her daughter, Christine Gosnell, two sisters and a brother.
Pearley was a wonderful mother and hard...
Marianna Nease-Bell
Dec 12, 2009
Lake Junaluska, NC, Marianna Caldwell Nease-Bell, age 81, died on Saturday, December 12, 2009 at her home at Lake Junaluska. She was the daughter of the late Thomas Mason Caldwell and Mattye Mouchet Caldwell. She was preceded in death by her brother, Sydney Caldwell, her first husband of 55 years, the Reverend Doctor Edgar Harrison Nease, Jr.,...
Albert Calhoun
Dec 12, 2009
Waynesville, Albert Ray Calhoun, age 72, of 773 East Street, died on Saturday, December 11, 2009 at the Brian Center. A native of Jefferson, NC, he had resided in Haywood County since 1959. He was the son of the late Lilliard and Rhoda Miller Calhoun. Albert was a cabinetmaker and retired in 1999 from Lea Industries after...
Wilma Reagan
Dec 12, 2009
Wilma Robinson Reagan, 77, of Candler, passed away on Saturday, December 12, 2009 at the John F. Keever Solace Center. She was a daughter of the late Dorothy Towe and Ed Robinson. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Edward 'Buddy' Robinson, a sister, Shirley Hall and a son-in-law, Billy Godfrey.
Wilma was a member...
Violet Brookshire
Dec 11, 2009
Leicester- Violet Brookshire, age 83, passed away Friday, December 11, 2009 at her daughter's residence. Violet was a native of Haywood County, she had lived the past two years in Acworth, GA. She was the daughter of the late Furman and Jessie Crawford Keener. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband,...
Rosemary Evans
Dec 11, 2009
Maggie Valley, Rosemary Caldwell Evans, age 77, of 408 Bob Evans Drive, passed away on Friday, December 11, 2009. A native and life long resident of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Cash and Cora Rich Caldwell. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Cordell Evans, Jr....
Virgie Henson
Dec 10, 2009
Virgie Duvall Henson, age 91, of 23 Henson Farm, passed away on Thursday, December 10, 2009 at Silver Bluff Nursing Home. A native of Hayesville, NC, she was a daughter of the late William Bass and Texia Morgan Duvall. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William Haynes Henson, who died...
Judith Warren
Dec 10, 2009
Waynesville, Judith Rebecca Warren, age 62, of 360 Old Balsam Road, died on Wednesday, December 09, 2009 at Autumn Care Nursing Home. A native of Haywood County and former resident of Candler, she was the daughter of the late Grover and Edith Henry Warren. Judith was a graduate of Bethel High School and was a former employee...
Ellis Craig
Dec 9, 2009
Ellis Roy Craig, age 64, of Hall Mountain Road died on Wednesday, December 9, 2009 at his residence. A native of St. Louis, MO, he had resided in Haywood County since 1973. He was the son of the late Ellis and Maxine Wilkerson Craig. He was preceded in death by a son, Michael Scott Craig; a granddaughter,...
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