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.
Mary Henigbaum
Sep 25, 2008
Lake Junaluska, Mary Henigbaum, age 86, of Lake Junaluska, died Thursday, September 25, 2008 of congestive heart failure at Haywood Regional Medical Center. She was a native of Kokomo, Indiana and had lived in Haywood County since 1971. She was a daughter of the late Edward W. and Zola Simmon Penn and was also preceded in death...
Judy Hill
Sep 24, 2008
Judy Young Hill, age 77, died Wednesday, September 24, 2008 at John F. Keever Solace Center. A native of Buncombe County, she was a daughter of the late Frank and Jincie Cairnes Young. She was preceded in death by her husband, Herbert J. Hill, who died in 2005 and a sister, Patsy Mann. Judy was a member...
James Merkle
Sep 24, 2008
Waynesville, James "Jim" Merkle, age 80, of Walker Road, died Wednesday, September, 24, 2008 at Haywood Regional Medical Center. A native of Toccoa, Georgia, he was the son of the late James Croke Merkle and Emily Bruce Merkle, Sr. Jim graduated from Marist High School in Atlanta, Class of 1946 where he was captain of the football...
Linda Wall
Sep 23, 2008
Linda Zimmerman Wall, age 54, died Tuesday, September 23, 2008 at Underwood Memorial Hospital in Woodbury, New Jersey. A native of Newport News, VA, she was a daughter of Molly Rhinehart Lufsey of Hampton, VA and the late Ralph Zimmerman. She was preceded in death by a sister, Glenda Rathbone, who passed away in 1993. In addition...
Betty Jones
Sep 23, 2008
Betty Jean Payne Jones, age 71, died Tuesday, September 23, 2008 at Magnolia Health Care Center. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, she was a daughter of the late Joseph Ed and Altha King Payne. She was preceded in death by her husband, Russell Eugene Jones, who died in 1994 and a brother, Reeves Payne....
U. Mason
Sep 22, 2008
U.L. Mason, age 87, died Tuesday, September 23, 2008 at Canton Christian Convalescent Center. A native of Macon County, he was a son of the late Frank and Inez McConnell Mason. He was preceded in death by a son, William Douglas Mason; a daughter, Linda Mason Trull, and three brothers, Elbert, Ellis (Tip), and Elmer Mason. U.L....
Lonnie Green
Sep 22, 2008
Waynesville, Lonnie Dee Green, age 75, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 22, 2008 at Memorial Mission Hospital. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, he was the son of the late John and Tina Messer Green. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Johnny Green. He was a farmer all of his life....
Polly Roberts
Sep 22, 2008
Pauline "Polly" Liner Roberts, age 84, of 9 First Street went to her heavenly home on Monday, September 22, 2008, at Memorial Mission Hospital following a brief illness. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Sam P. and Cara Snyder Liner. She was also preceded in death by two...
Will Robinson
Sep 21, 2008
Waynesville, Will R. "Goatie" Robinson, age 48, passed away Sunday, September 21, 2008. A native of Cheyenne, Wyoming, he was the son of the late James Richard Robinson he was also preceded in death by a sister, Cynthia Kuykendall. Will was self-employed. He is survived by his wife of eight years, Eva Mintz Robinson, mother, Jeannie Robinson...
Charlie Goodson
Sep 20, 2008
Waynesville, Charlie France Goodson, age 80, passed peacefully Saturday, September 20, 2008 at his residence surrounded by his family and loved ones. He was a native and lifelong resident of Haywood County and was the son of the late Jeanie Lucinda Inman and France Goodson. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Hazel Mathis Goodson...
Billy Best
Sep 20, 2008
Clyde, Billy Haywood "Woody" Best, age 78, of Liner Creek Road, entered his heavenly home on Saturday, September 20, 2008 after a courageous battle. He was a native of Haywood County and was the son of the late William Crawford Best and Essie Hill Best. He was preceded in death by six brothers, Junior, Willard, Ernest, Earl,...
Angela Earl
Sep 20, 2008
Waynesville, Angela Guthrie Earl, age 67, died Friday, September 19, 2008 at her residence. She was a native of Miami, FL and was the daughter of the late Richard and Lillian King Guthrie. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Michael S. Earl, who died in 2005. Angela will be greatly missed. She was a...
Helen Deweese
Sep 19, 2008
Helen Smathers DeWeese, age 83, went to meet Jesus where there is no more pain, tears, and darkness on September 19, 2008. A native of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Norman and Margie S. Smathers. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Madge Grogan. Helen was a longtime member of Calvary...
Andrew Smith
Sep 18, 2008
Waynesville, NC, Andrew L. Smith, age 78, of Hodges Drive, died on Thursday, September 18, 2008 at Haywood Regional Medical Center. A native of Portal, Georgia, he was raised in Savannah, and resided in Sunset Harbor, NC prior to moving to Waynesville, NC. He was the son of the late Andrew L. Smith and Lena Smith Byrd...
Terry Kirkpatrick
Sep 18, 2008
Clyde, Terry Kirkpatrick, age 62, of Wesley Creek, died on Thursday, September 18, 2008 at his residence. A native of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Paul and Lester Brown Kirkpatrick. In addition to his parents, he preceded in death by a son, Johnnie Kirkpatrick. He was a carpenter and enjoyed fishing. Terry was...
Dorothy Tinney
Sep 18, 2008
Waynesville, NC, Dorothy Sumner Tinney, age 84, passed away on Thursday, September 18, 2008 at Autumn Care Nursing Home. A native of Hampden County, MA, she was the daughter of the late William Squire and Grace Sumner Hall. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Wendell Clifton Tinney, who died in...
Patricia Day
Sep 17, 2008
Waynesville, Patricia Ann Browning Day, age 62, passed away on Wednesday, September 17, 2008 at Autumn Care. Born on February 28, 1946, she was the daughter of the late Denton and Virginia Bailey Browning. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Laurence Wescott, III. Pat was a 1964 graduate of Waynesville...
Michael Dixon
Sep 16, 2008
Waynesville, Michael Wayne Dixon, age 39, died Tuesday, September 16, 2008. He was a native of Plant City, FL and had lived most of his life in Haywood County. He was the son of the late William W. Dixon. He was also preceded in death by two uncles, Butch Evans and David Dixon. Michael worked in construction...
Joy Smith
Sep 16, 2008
Joy Parris Smith, age 57, of 100 Franks Drive, died Tuesday, September 16, 2008, at her residence. She was a native and lifelong resident of Haywood County and the daughter of the late George and Margaret Bryson Parris. She was also preceded in death by two sisters, Nora Frady and Annette Parris and a brother, Charles Parris....
Sloan Stewart
Sep 14, 2008
Sloan Eddleman Stewart, age 79, died Sunday, September 14, 2008 at John F. Keever Solace Center. A native of Gaston County, he was a son of the late Ray and Esther Glover Stewart and was a member of Mt. Moriah Wesleyan Church. Sloan was a United States Air Force and Navy veteran having served during the Korean...
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