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.
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...
Mildred Miller
Mar 25, 2009
Waynesville, Mildred Louise Cunningham Miller, age 78, passed away on Wednesday, March 25, 2009 at the Brian Center. A native of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Wid Thomas and Edna Williams Cunningham. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Earl Miller, and three brothers, Ned, Tilman,...
Donna Potter
Mar 25, 2009
Clyde- Donna Kay Potter, age 54, died Wednesday, March 25, 2009 at Haywood Regional Medical Center. A native of Haywood County, and she was the daughter of the late Hollie M. and Hilda Bonham Potter. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by two brothers, Hollie M. Potter, Jr. and Stanley M. Potter. Donna...
Catherine Bumgardner
Mar 22, 2009
Catherine R. Bumgardner, age 82, went to be with her Lord on Sunday, March 22, 2009, at her residence. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late T. R. and Anna Birchfield Ray. She was also preceded in death by her first husband, Clyde Ammons and her second husband, Woodrow...
Dorothy Stringfield
Mar 18, 2009
Waynesville, Dorothy Richeson "Dot" Stringfield, age 85, of 645 Brown Avenue, died Wednesday, March 18, 2009 at her residence. She was a native of Haywood County, where she lived most of her life and was the daughter of the late L.M. "Rich" and Ethel Evans Richeson. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death...
Dessie Peeler
Mar 17, 2009
Waynesville, Dessie Walker Peeler, age 84, passed away on Tuesday, March 17, 2009 at Canton Christian Convalescent Center. She was a native of Cleveland County, NC and the daughter of the late William C. and Gazzie McNeely Walker. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Walter H. Peeler, who died in...
Mildred Sease
Mar 16, 2009
Waynesville, Mildred Arrington Sease, age 89, of Ivy Hill Drive, died on Monday, March 16, 2009 at Smoky Mountain Health Care. A native of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Sam and Lucy Brooks Arrington. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Howard Sease, Jr., who died...
James Best
Mar 16, 2009
Waynesville, James Autry Best, age 71, of 154 Sanctuary Drive, died on March 16, 2009 at his residence. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Willard Pinkney and Edith Smart Best. He was a milkman employed by Pet Dairy and Biltmore Dairy for 40 plus years retiring in 2000....
Robert Scott
Mar 12, 2009
Mt. Sterling, Robert Dale "Bob" Scott, age 59, passed away on Thursday, March 12, 2009 at his residence. A native of Watauga County, he was the son of Delmar J. Scott of Boone, NC and the late Victoria Jestes Scott. He was also preceded in death by one sister, Jeanne Walters, and one brother, Wayne Davis. He...
John Allison
Mar 12, 2009
Waynesville, John Mack Allison, age 77, died on Thursday, March 12, 2009 at Autumn Care Nursing Home. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Jake Queen Alllison and Kathleen McCracken Allison. He was a US Navy veteran and enjoyed reading and watching sports. He is survived by a cousin,...
Derris Jenkins
Mar 11, 2009
Canton-Derris Jenkins, age 93, died Wednesday, March 11, 2009 at Haywood Regional Medical Center. Derris was a native of Macon County and had lived most of his live in Haywood County. He was the son of the late James A. and Sarah Webb Jenkins. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife...
Margaret Webb
Mar 11, 2009
Gastonia - Margaret Gentry Martin Webb, 80, died March 11, 2009 at Courtland Terrace. She was a native of Haywood County and daughter of the late Joe Burnett and Mary Loretta Plemmons Gentry. Margaret retired from Haywood County Hospital where she worked as a Central Supply Technician. She was a member of Lake Junaluska Baptist Church, volunteer...
William Sanford
Mar 11, 2009
Waynesville, William Douglas Sanford, age 58, of 447 Red Maple Drive, died on Wednesday, March 11, 2009. A native of Gibson County, Tennessee, he was the son of Nell Sanders Sanford and the late Robert Sanford. He is a US Army veteran of the Vietnam War and a former employee of Suburban Propane. He most recently was...
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