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.
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,...
Patricia Myers
Dec 24, 2008
Waynesville, Patricia Ann Stiles Myers, age 62, of 3565 Dellwood Road, died on Wednesday, December 24, 2008 at Haywood Regional Medical Center. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late James Rufus and Frances McMahan Stiles. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by three brothers,...
Sonya Moore
Dec 24, 2008
Waynesville, Sonya Annette Moore, age 34, of 223 Camelot Drive, died on Wednesday, December 24, 2008 at her residence. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Johnny E. Moore and Mabel Ruth Barbee Walkingstick. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Tim Inman...
Fay Howard
Dec 24, 2008
Fay Mathews Howard, age 87, of Valley Street died Wednesday, December 24, 2008, at her residence. She was a native of Martin, GA and the daughter of the late Charley and Bertha Reed Mathews. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Mack V. Howard, who died in 1993 and five brothers. She was a homemaker...
Douglas Rogers
Dec 22, 2008
Spring Creek, Douglas S. Rogers, age 50, of Clark Cove Road, died on Monday, December 22, 2008 at Memorial Mission Hospital. A native of Haywood County, he was the son of Samuel and Maxine Keener Rogers. He was preceded in death by a brother-in-law, Gene Gentry. He was a mechanic and a member of Meadowfork Baptist Church...
W.R. Jenkins
Dec 22, 2008
Clyde, William Richard Jenkins, age 65, of 82 Beaver Road, died on Monday, December 22, 2008 at his residence. A native of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Iolet James and Amanda Conard Jenkins. He was also preceded in death by a son Keith Jenkins, who died in 2006. Beaver was an incinerator operator...
Mary Morgan
Dec 21, 2008
Mary Ann Caldwell Morgan, age 75, of Lake Logan Road, died Sunday, December 21, 2008, at Autumn Care Nursing Home. A native of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Henry Lisenbery and Lucy Gordon Caldwell. She was also preceded in death by her husband, John Harley Morgan, who died in 1978; a son, Robert...
Walter Cowart, Jr.
Dec 21, 2008
Walter Cleveland Cowart, Jr., age 85, died Sunday, December 21, 2008, at his residence surrounded by his family. Born in Mexico, Missouri, he was the son of the late Walter Cleveland and Louise Morrill Cowart. He was preceded in death by a brother, David Morrill Cowart. He retired from Champion International with more than 45 years of...
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