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.
Margaret Carpenter
Apr 19, 2009
Waynesville, Margaret Carpenter, 88, a Haywood County native, died peacefully April19, 2009, at the Haywood Lodge & Retirement Center. Margaret was the daughter of the late Farady Crawford Green and Georgia Ferguson Green. She was preceded in death by her husband, James C. Carpenter who died in 1993. Margaret was well known as a teacher at Fines...
Julia Beasley
Apr 18, 2009
Waynesville, Julia Pauline Smith Beasley, age 77, of 686 Mauney Cove Road, passed away in William's arms peacefully on Saturday, April 18, 2009. She was a native and lifelong resident of Haywood County and was the daughter of the late Frank and Maggie Gaddis Smith. She was also preceded in death by three brothers, three sisters and...
Carroll Holcombe
Apr 18, 2009
Carroll H. Holcombe, age 78, of Morning Star Road died Saturday, April 18, 2009, at the V A Medical Center in Asheville. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Henry and Daisy Miller Holcombe. He was preceded in death by a daughter-in-law, Eva Holcombe, who died in 2005 and...
Colby Pressley
Apr 18, 2009
Colby Lloyd Pressley, age 34, died Saturday, April 18, 2009, at Haywood Regional Medical Center. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, he was the son of Debra Boydston Rogers and the late Donald Ray Pressley. He was also preceded in death by an uncle, David Pressley; and his maternal grandfather, Lloyd Boydston. He was a...
Ruth Davis
Apr 16, 2009
Ruth Furness Davis, age 83, died Thursday, April 16, 2009 at St. Joseph Hospital. A native of Haywood County, she was a daughter of the late Thomas and Leola Schenck Furness. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Robert Leroy Davis, who died in 1982. Ruth was a former organist for the Canton Presbyterian Church...
Ryan Rapert
Apr 15, 2009
Clyde, Ryan Michael Rapert, age 23, went to his heavenly home on April 15, 2009 after a sudden illness at Memorial Mission Hospital in Asheville, NC. A native of Marion, Ohio, he was the son of Debra Key Rapert and the late Gary Rapert. Ryan graduated from River Valley High School in 2004, serving as Valedictorian of...
Delia Johnson
Apr 15, 2009
Delia Jones Johnson, age 86, went home to our Lord and her family, Wednesday, April 15, 2009. A native of Haywood County (Thickety Community) and long time resident of Buncombe County passed over quietly at Canton Christian Convalescent Center. She was a daughter of the late Herbert "Hub" G. and Addie Lee Henderson Jones. She was preceded...
Eugene Lewis
Apr 15, 2009
Black Mountain, Eugene J. "Jeff" Lewis, 87 of Black Mountain went to be with his Lord Wednesday, April 15, 2009. A native of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Arthur C. and Mattie Carpenter Lewis. He was also preceded in death by his beloved wife and son, Beulah Brooks Lewis and Michael E. Lewis;...
Vivian Trull
Apr 14, 2009
Vivian Rebecca Trull, age 83, died Tuesday, April 14, 2009 at Silver Bluff Nursing Home. A native of Haywood County, she was a daughter of the late Joseph C. and Blanche Clark Gaddy. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Trull, and two brothers, Grady L. and Joseph W. Gaddy. Vivian loved planting flowers in...
James Medford
Apr 14, 2009
James Blaine Medford, age 82, of Stamey Cove, died Tuesday, April 14, 2009 at Haywood Regional Medical Center. A native of Haywood County, he was a son of the late James A. and Roberta Mehaffey Medford. He retired from Champion International with 41 years of service. In addition, Blaine loved being outdoors and raising beef cattle. He...
Maggie Mills
Apr 14, 2009
Maggie Plemmons Mills, age 90, of 443 Balsam Ridge Road, went home to be with the Lord, Tuesday, April 14, 2009 at her residence. Maggie was a native and lifelong resident of Haywood County. She was a daughter of the late William B. and Martha Mull Plemmons. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Walter...
Reverend Willett
Apr 12, 2009
Waynesville, Reverend Franklin Ray Willett, 68, of 88 Kanuga Place, was promoted to glory on Easter Sunday, April 12, 2009 after an extended illness. A native of Madison County, he spent most of his life in Haywood County. He was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond and Elsie Willett and a sister, Edna Jane Brooks. Ray...
Charles Taylor
Apr 11, 2009
Candler, Charles Benjamin Taylor, age 78, died Saturday, April 11, 2009 at Memorial Mission Hospital. A native and lifelong resident of Buncombe County, he was the son of the late James Martin and Verna Frady Taylor. He was also preceded in death by his brother Paul Taylor. Charles was self employed in home-improvement and as a roofer....
Phillip Jones
Apr 10, 2009
Candler, Phillip Lynn Jones, age 52, passed away at Memorial Mission Campus. A native and livelong resident of Haywood County, he was the son of Margaret Monteith Jones and the late Marshall Weaver Jones. Phillip was a member of Clyde Central United Methodist Church. He enjoyed cooking, listening to music and following the Atlanta Braves. In addition...
Bill Messer
Apr 10, 2009
Waynesville, William "Bill" Messer, age 67, of Hemphill Road, passed away on Friday, April 10, 2009 at Memorial Mission Hospital. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Glenn and Bonnie Almond Messer. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Charlie and Elmer Messer...
Susan Willis
Apr 10, 2009
Canton, Susan Matteson Willis, age 48, died Friday, April 10, 2009 at her residence. A native and livelong resident of Haywood County, she was the daughter of Howard and Barbara Jean Sisk Matteson of Candler. She was a faithful member and Sunday School teacher at Rocky Face Baptist Church. Susan was employed with Haywood County Schools having...
Martha Gillis
Apr 9, 2009
Clyde, Martha Mease Gillis, age 84, of 181 Depot Street, passed away on Thursday, April 9, 2009 at Smoky Mountain Healthcare Center. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Albert C. and Ethel Henson Mease. She was also preceded in death by five sisters, Pauline M. Schlemmer, Lois M....
Dois Rogers, Sr.
Apr 8, 2009
Cruso, Dois Rogers, age 87, died Wednesday, April 8, 2009 at Silver Bluff Nursing Home. Dois was a native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, and was the son of the late Ed and Virgie Pressley Rogers. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a brother, Hubert Rogers. Dois worked at American Enka...
Maggie Smith
Apr 7, 2009
Maggie Alice Messer Smith, age 87, died Wednesday, April 7, 2009 at Haywood Regional Medical Center. A native of Haywood County, she was a daughter of the late Pink and Maude Hunter Messer. She was preceded in death by her husband, George V. Smith; a sister, Geneva West; and two brothers, Zemery and Roy Messer. Maggie was...
Joan Snyder
Apr 5, 2009
Joan Kinsland Snyder, age 79, died Sunday, April 5, 2009, at Memorial Campus in Asheville. A native of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Jesse and Maud Bowen Kinsland. She was also preceded in death by two sisters, Dorothy Krisa formerly of Brentwood, MD and Greta Kershow of Hysperia, CA. She was a retired...
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