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.
Rosalyn Mills
Jan 5, 2009
Waynesville, Rosalyn Cowan Mills, age 72, of Bradley Street, died on Friday, January 2, 2009 at her residence. A native of Jackson County, she was the daughter of the late Issac and Olivia Lunsford Cowan. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by two sisters, Eddie Jane Cowan and Barbara C. McGoldrick; three brothers,...
Hershell Bradley
Jan 4, 2009
Waynesville, Hershell Bradley, age 86, of Valley View Circle, died on Sunday, January 4, 2009 at Haywood Regional Medical Center. A native and life long resident of Haywood County, he was the son of the late William and Mary Cook Bradley. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Lucille Conard Bradley,...
Adam Guy
Jan 4, 2009
Waynesville, Adam Guy, age 73, died Sunday, January 4, 2009 at Haywood Regional Medical Center. He was a native of Macon County, NC but had lived most of his life in Haywood County. Adam retired from the Town of Waynesville and he Tannery. He enjoyed working in his garden and being in the the company of his...
Joann Robinson
Jan 4, 2009
JoAnn Sutton Robinson, age 73, died Sunday, January 4, 2009 at Pisgah Manor Health Care Center. A native of Haywood County, she was a daughter of the late Joe and Janie Russell Sutton. She was a member of Starnes Cove Baptist Church. JoAnn was a caring and loving individual and will be greatly missed by all those...
Jack Metcalf
Jan 2, 2009
Jack Lenoir Metcalf, age 76, died peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, Friday, January 2, 2009 at his residence. A native of Haywood County, he was a son of the late John Davis and Effie Rogers Metcalf. He served as an ordained deacon, Sunday school teacher and training union leader. He was a member of Bethel Baptist...
Ola Faulkner
Jan 2, 2009
Waynesville, Ola Parton Faulkner, age 82, of the Ratcliffe Cove community, died unexpectedly Friday, January 2, 2009 at her residence. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Frank Hillard and Cynthia Louise Cook Parton. She was also preceded in death by her husband, David Joseph "DJ" Faulkner who died...
Edna Noland
Jan 2, 2009
Waynesville, Edna James Noland, age 88, of the Fines Creek Community, passed away on Friday, January 2, 2009 at Smoky Mountain Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. She was a native and life long resident of Haywood County, and the daughter of the late Robert Cleveland and Clara Lee Nease James. In addition to her parents, she was preceded...
Blanche Oliver
Jan 1, 2009
Canton-Blanche Pressley Oliver, age 89, of Cruso Road, died on Thursday, January 1, 2009 at her residence. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late David H. and Nan Warren Pressley. She was preceded in death by her husband, Von Oliver who died in 1995; five brothers, S.C. Talley, Howard,...
Pauline Medford
Jan 1, 2009
Pauline Davis Medford, age 97, of Broad Street died Thursday, January 1, 2009, at her residence. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Wiley Vinson and Ethel James Davis. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Fred L. Medford, who died in 2005; a sister, Mazie Justice;...
David Cabe
Dec 31, 2008
Waynesville, David Noland Cabe, age 49 of Waynesville passed away Wednesday, December 31, 2008 at his residence. A native of Newport News, Virginia, David resided in Haywood County for most of his life. He was the son of John David Cabe of Black Mountain and Carolyn Sue Lindsey Wyatt and her husband Glen of Waynesville. David worked...
Dewey Henson
Dec 30, 2008
Dewey Rush Henson, age 86, died Tuesday, December 30, 2008 at Haywood Regional Medical Center. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, he was a son of the late Alton and Dorothy Heatherly Henson. He was preceded in death by his wife, Martha B. Henson, who died in 2007; one sister, Sarah Rhodes; and three brothers,...
Ray Robinson
Dec 29, 2008
Ray Sterlin Robinson, age 96, died Monday, December 29, 2008 at Canton Christian Convalescent Center. A native of Haywood County, he was a son of the late Aston and Maude Dover Robinson. He was preceded in death by one brother, Glenn Robinson; and one sister, Helen Robinson Dillingham. Ray was a graduate of Canton High School Class...
Bertha Blaylock
Dec 29, 2008
Bertha Sharp Blaylock, age 72, of Cruso Road died Monday, December 29, 2008, at her residence. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Wesley and Edna Garnes Sharp. She was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, Roy L. Blaylock, who died December 11, 2008. She retired...
Edith Corbin
Dec 28, 2008
Waynesville, Edith Crawford Corbin, age 79, of 85 Corbin Lane, died on Sunday, December 28, 2008 at Haywood Regional Medical Center. A native of Jackson County, she had lived most of her life in Haywood County. She was the daughter of the late John and Bertha Smathers Crawford. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...
Beverly Sizemore
Dec 28, 2008
Maggie Valley, Beverly Bell "Bev" Sizemore, age, 70, passed away on Sunday, December 28, 2008. Born orn in Mecklenburg County, she was the daughter of Frances Kelley Bell of Maggie Valley and the late Walter Frankland Bell. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by a brother, Charles Maurice Bell. Beverly was a graduate...
Novella Mullins
Dec 26, 2008
Canton- Novella Mullins, age 92, of the Cruso Community went home to be with her Lord on Friday, December 26, 2008 at the Brian Center in Waynesville. A native of Lawrence County, GA she had resided in Miami Springs, Fl and had lived in Haywood County over 35 years. She was the daughter of the late Claude...
Novella Mullins
Dec 26, 2008
Canton- Novella Mullins, age 92, of the Cruso Community went home to be with her Lord on Friday, December 26, 2008 at the Brian Center in Waynesville. A native of Lawrence County, GA she had resided in Miami Springs, Fl and had lived in Haywood County over 35 years. She was the daughter of the late Claude...
Maureen Walther
Dec 26, 2008
Waynesville, Maureen Meehan Walther, age 76, passed away on Wednesday, December 24, 2008 at her residence. A native of the Bronx, New York City, New York, she had resided in Eastport, NY in Long Island before moving to Haywood County in 1989. She was a teacher for many years both in the Bronx and Eastport, Long Island,...
Eugene Harvey
Dec 25, 2008
Waynesville, Eugene H. Harvey, age 91, of Chancery Lane, died on Thursday, December 25, 2008 at Haywood Regional Medical Center. A native of West Virginia, he had resided in Lindenhurst, NY and moved to Haywood County in 1991. He was the son of the late Okey and Susie Daniels Harvey. In addition to his parents, he was...
Elmer Cope
Dec 24, 2008
Waynesville, Elmer Ell Cope, age 82, of 1035 Sulphur Springs Road, died on Wednesday, December 24, 2008 at Memorial Mission Hospital. A native of Swain County, he had resided in Haywood County most of his life. He was the son of the late Ell and Reavena Clampitt Cope and was also preceded in death by his wife,...
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