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.
Marvin Forney
Oct 17, 2008
Waynesville, Marvin Eugene Forney, age 75, of 189 Craven Road, passed away on Friday, October 17, 2008 at his residence. A native of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Thomas Forney, Sr. and Myrtle Lytle Forney. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Helen Churchwell Forney, who died in 1994; four sisters;...
Marsha Mascarenas
Oct 17, 2008
Marsha Mascarenas, age 58, of Sandpiper Street died Friday, October 17, 2008, at Haywood Regional Hospital. A native of Macon County, she had lived in Haywood County since 1975 and was the daughter of Audrey Stewman Dills and the late Ernest Dills. In addition to her mother, she is survived by her husband of 40 years, Ignacio...
Lucy Eller
Oct 16, 2008
Waynesville, Lucy Ruth Bedingfield Eller, age 89, of Lakemont, Georgia and Waynesville, NC, left her earthly home to join her Lord and loved ones in her heavenly home on October 16, 2008. She was born in Rabun County, GA on April 24, 1919 and was the daughter of the late Rosch C. and Estella Philyaw Bedingfield. In...
James Buell
Oct 15, 2008
James "Jim" F. Buell, age 92, died Wednesday, October 15, 2008 at his residence. A native of Andrews, NC, he was the son of the late Ray and Flo Kellogg Buell. He retired from Champion International in 1979 with 42 years of service. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church. Jim loved playing practical jokes. He...
Ralph Tiger
Oct 14, 2008
Clyde, Ralph Dudley Tiger, age 86, of 817 Ferguson Cove Loop, died Tuesday, October 14, 2008 at his residence. A native of Morristown, New Jersey, he was a former resident of Maine and New York State and had lived in Haywood County for the past eleven years. Dud was the son of the late Ralph and Mildred...
Thomas Rogers
Oct 12, 2008
Thomas Harmon "Red" Rogers, age 88, died Sunday, October 12, 2008 at his residence. A native of Haywood County, he was a son of the late Thomas H. and Minta Jarrett Rogers. He was preceded in death by his wife, Tulon Warren Rogers, who died in 1998. Red was employed with American Enka Corporation for 44 years...
Dorothy Wangerin
Oct 10, 2008
Waynesville, NC, Dorothy Mae Wangerin, age 88, died Friday, October 10, 2008 at the Brian Center. She was a native of New York City, New York and resided in Pasadena, California. Dorothy was the daughter of the late Louis Wangerin and Eleanor Jenkins Wangerin and was also preceded in death by a brother, Donald Wangerin. She spent...
Jeanette Cogdill
Oct 10, 2008
Jeanette Lynn Hall Cogdill, age 46, died Friday, October 10, 2008 at the John F. Keever Solace Center. A native of Haywood County, she was a daughter of Grady and Martha Scott Hall of Canton. She was a member of White Oak Baptist Church and was a former PTO President of Riverbend Elementary School for five years....
Donald Minnick
Oct 9, 2008
Maggie Valley, Donald Minnick, Sr., age 68 died Thursday, October 9, 2008 following a brief illness with cancer at his residence. Mr. Minnick was born in Frederick, Maryland and was a prior resident of Ft. Lauderdale Florida from 1973 until 2006 when he became a part time resident of Maggie Valley. He was the son of the...
Clara Nusbaum
Oct 5, 2008
Clara Burnette Nusbaum, age 74, died Sunday, October 5, 2008, at Canton Christian Convalescent Center. A native of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Clayton and Ivory McCarson Burnette. She was also preceded in death by three sisters, Margaret Harrison, Vera Payne, and Laura West. She is survived by a brother, Clifford O. Burnette...
Jack Burrus
Oct 5, 2008
Waynesville, Jack Thomas Burrus, age 87, died Sunday, October 5, 2008 at Memorial Mission Hospital. He was a native of Haywood County and was the son of the late Barney C. and Hattie Smathers Burrus. He served in the U.S. Army and U.S. Air Force during WWII and was a lifetime member of the American Legion. Jack...
Mary Tierney
Oct 4, 2008
Waynesville, Mary Josephine Tierney, age 72, of 131 Ridgewood died Saturday, October 4, 2008 at her residence. She was a native of New York City, NY and had been a resident of Haywood County for the past ten years. Mary was the daughter of the late Daniel and Nora Sullivan Curran. She is survived by her husband...
Charles Bardol
Oct 3, 2008
Charles "Chuck" Stewart Bardol died peacefully at his residence. Chuck was born in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida on February 19, 1957. He was the son of Edgar and Elizabeth Queen Bardol. Chuck loved his acrobatic flying experience. He was a member of St. Andrews Episcopal Church in Canton, NC. A memorial service is planned for October 18 in...
Rosa Wells
Oct 3, 2008
Rosa Belle Wells, age 71, died Friday, October 3, 2008, at Silver Bluff Nursing Home. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Rob and Rosa Trull Wells. She was preceded in death by three brothers, Andrew, Mingus, and Wiley Wells and six sisters, Marie, Bertha, Linda Kay, Pansey, Ruby,...
Evan Singleton
Oct 2, 2008
Waynesville, Evan Singleton, age 48, of Burke Street, died Thursday, October 2, 2008 at his home where Evan was cared for unconditionally by his mother and father throughout his life. He was a native and lifelong resident of Haywood County and graduated from the Special Education Trainable Class at Central Elementary School. He was a member of...
Estelle Wood
Sep 30, 2008
Estelle Morgan Wood, 85, died Tuesday, September 30, 2008, following a long illness. She was born in Jackson County and lived most of her life in Macon and Haywood counties. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Clara Shook Morgan; husband, Erastus Wood; and granddaughter, Monica Metcalf. She was a long-time member of Clyde...
James Franklin
Sep 30, 2008
Clyde, James Hugh Franklin, age 51, of 385 Woodlawn Circle, died on Tuesday, September 30, 2008 at Haywood Regional Medical Center. A native of Haywood County, he was the son of Lucy Putnam Franklin and the late Homer Franklin. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by a son, James Hugh Franklin, Jr. He...
Keri Tyler
Sep 30, 2008
Keri Ann Tyler, age 25, died Tuesday, September 30, 2008, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. She was a native of Michigan and was also preceded in death by a brother, Jon Tyler. She was a loving mother and friend. Keri was free-spirited, happy and enjoyed spending time with her son. She will be missed deeply...
Alwayne Claybrook
Sep 29, 2008
Waynesville, NC, Alwayne McClure Claybrook, age 77, formerly of Meadowlark Lane, died on Monday, September 29, 2008. A native of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Claude Clinton and Goolie Hooper McClure. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one sister, Miriam M. Sanderson and one brother, Claude "Bud" McClure....
Richard Reifert
Sep 27, 2008
Sylva, Richard Henry Reifert, age 62, of 63 Morning Mist Lane, died peacefully at his home on Saturday, September 27, 2008. A native of Cleveland, Ohio, he moved to Haywood County in 2000 and had resided in Jackson County since 2006. He was preceded in death by his father, Fred Maurice Reifert. Mr. Reifert received his Masters...
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