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.
Charles Ducker
Apr 4, 2009
Charles Edward Ducker, age 79, died Saturday, April 4, 2009, at his residence. A native of Haywood County, he was the son of the late George Dewey and Maude Devlin Ducker. He was also preceded in death by a brother and a grandson. Charles was a very loving, caring, and helpful father. He adored all children and...
Charles Bideaux
Apr 4, 2009
Waynesville, Charles Hubert Bideaux lost his year and a half long battle with cancer April 4, 2009, at age 52. Born July 7, 1956, in Pinehurst, N.C., "Chuck" attended Lycoming College in Pennsylvania before becoming a longtime resident of Waynesville, N.C. His uncanny gift with technology led to a career in computers which included working for Lake...
Majetta Peek
Apr 3, 2009
Majetta Singleton Peek, age 98, died Friday, April 3, 2009, at Silver Bluff Nursing Home. A native and longtime resident of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Thomas Derring and Waneta Welch Singleton. She was preceded in death by her husband, James David Peek, who died in 1957; two brothers, Welch and J. L....
William Hughes
Apr 2, 2009
Lake Junaluska, William Bill Prince Hughes, age 59, died Thursday, April 2, 2009 at his residence surrounded by his family. Bill was born in Gadsden, Alabama and the son of Helen Prince Hughes Rice of Waynesville and the late Reverend Miles Preston Hughes, Jr. In addition to his father he is preceded in death by his stepfather,...
Reg Wagner
Mar 31, 2009
Maggie Valley, NC, Reg Wagner, age 74, of Maggie Valley, NC and Ft. Lauderdale, FL., died Tuesday, March 31, 2009 at Park Ridge Hospital. Reg was a native of Washington, DC. He was a Stock Broker, avid golfer and loved animals. He is survived by his wife, Beverly Wagner; two daughters, Deanna and Alicia Wagner: two stepdaughters,...
Edna Hannah
Mar 31, 2009
Edna Lovingood Hannah, age 93, died Tuesday, March 31, 2009, at Pisgah Manor Nursing Home. A native of Cherokee County, she was the daughter of the late Abijah Lovingood and Ida Mae Coleman Lovingood. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Taylor Hannah. She is survived by three sons, Thomas "Bobby" Hannah and his wife,...
Alyssa Boyd
Mar 29, 2009
Clyde, Alyssa Catherine Boyd, age 11, of 10 Cheyenne Street, passed away on Sunday, March 29, 2009 at Duke University Medical Center following a 14-month illness. She was born in Greenwood, SC and resided in Haywood County most of her life. Alyssa was a 5th grade "A" honor roll student at Clyde Elementary School and a member...
Mary Hooker
Mar 29, 2009
Waynesville, Mary Claudia Allen Hooker, age 71, of 65 Church Street, passed away on Sunday, March 29, 2009 at the Brian Center. A native of Fort Worth, Texas, she resided in Birmingham, Alabama and has lived in Western North Carolina since 1985. She was the daughter of the late Frank F. and Inez Renfro Allen. She attended...
Bonnie Rich
Mar 29, 2009
Waynesville, Bonnie Mae Ledford Rich, age 60, of Maple Knoll Circle, died on Sunday, March 29, 2009 at Canton Christian Convalescent Center. A native of Haywood County, she was the daughter the late Odell Rogers, and was also preceded in death by her husband, Robert "Pete" Rich and a brother, Darrell Messer. Bonnie enjoyed cleaning the house,...
Theresa Cox
Mar 29, 2009
Maggie Valley, Theresa Jeanne Cox, age 51, of 11 Rabbit Hunt Ridge Road, died on Sunday, March 29, 2009 at Haywood Regional Medical Center. A native of Palm Beach, Florida, she was the daughter of the late William F. and Jacqueline M. Cunningham. Theresa loved the mountains and enjoyed taking in its scenic beauty and enjoyed baking...
Coleman Moody
Mar 29, 2009
Waynesville, Coleman Delano Moody, age 76, of 350 Allens Creek Road, passed away on Sunday, March 29, 2009 at Haywood Regional Medical Center. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, he was the son of the late John and Nancy Jordan Moody. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Marla...
Peter Hession
Mar 29, 2009
Maggie Valley, Peter Franklin Hession, age 72, passed away on Sunday, March 29, 2009 at Haywood Regional Medical Center. A native of Chicago, Illinois, he resided in New Port Richey, FL, and had lived in Haywood County for the past 10 years. He was the son of the late James and Mary Keane Hession. He was a...
Nina Patton
Mar 28, 2009
Nina Aline Davis Patton, age 80, died Saturday, March 28, 2009 at her residence in Arrowhead Cove. A native of Haywood County, she was a daughter of the late Hobert Luther and Elsie Idella Crawford Davis. She was preceded in death by her husband, Francis Burder Patton, who died in 1989; one daughter, Sarah Ann Attkison; two...
Frank Mccollum
Mar 27, 2009
Waynesville, Frank Gregory McCollum, age 77, of Little Mountain Road, died on Friday, March 27, 2009 at his residence. A native of Atlanta, Georgia, he had lived in Haywood County for 26 years. He was the son of the late J.O. "Mac" McCollum and Edna Cornwall Tucker and was also preceded in death by a granddaughter, Nancy...
Ronald Sigado
Mar 27, 2009
Maggie Valley, Ronald James "Boss" Sigado, age 72, of 646 Henry Dingus Way, died on Friday, March 27, 2009 at his residence. A native of Portage, Pennsylvania and had resided in Haywood County for the past ten years. He was the son of the late Daniel and Elizabeth Chervenak Sigado. In addition to his parents, he was...
James Payne, Sr.
Mar 27, 2009
Waynesville, James Roy Payne, Sr., age 88, died on Friday, March 27, 2009 at the Brian Center. A native of Madison County, he was the son of the late William and Gracie Mooneyham Payne. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Marjorie K. Payne, who died in 1997; one daughter, Linda...
Boyd Meadows
Mar 27, 2009
Waynesville, Boyd Lee Meadows, age 60, passed away on Thursday, March 26, 2009 at the Brian Center. A native of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Elbert Fred and Jessie Lee Meadows. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, James and Elbert Meadows, Jr. and two half brothers,...
Ben Wilson
Mar 26, 2009
Ben Ray Wilson, age 73, of 161 Morgan Cove Road, died on Thursday, March 26, 2009 at his residence. A native of Buncombe County, he was the son of the late John Willis "Bill" and Blanche Payne Wilson. In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by a son, Robert Steve Wilson; two previous...
Reverend Phillips, Jr.
Mar 25, 2009
Rev. J. Carlisle Phillips, Jr., of Chapel Drive, Lake Junaluska died Wednesday, March 25, 2009 following a long illness. Rev. Phillips was a native of Atlanta, Ga. He held degrees from Emory, Chandler School of Theology, Yale, Scarritt College and United Theological Seminary. He served as pastor in North Georgia prior to going to the mission field...
Carol Donarski
Mar 25, 2009
Carol Ann Clabots Donarski, age 74, died Wednesday, March 25, 2009 at Autumn Care of Waynesville. A native of Green Bay, Wisconsin, she was a daughter of the late Loyal F. and Mary Fruzen Clabots. Carol was a homemaker and had resided in Seminole, Florida for 47 years before moving to Haywood County in 1998. She is...
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