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.
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...
Carole Smith
Sep 13, 2008
Waynesville, Carole Rathbone Smith, age 62, of Welcome Lane, passed away unexpectedly Friday, September 12, 2008 at her residence. She went to meet the Lord and reunite with her daddy and sister. She was a native and lifelong resident of Haywood County and was the daughter of the late Frank Charles Rathbone. She was also preceded in...
John Brennan
Sep 13, 2008
Waynesville, John Joseph Brennan, age 65, died Saturday, September 13, 2008 at St. Joseph Hospital in Asheville. Jack was a native of Philadelphia, PA and was the son of the late Thomas A. and Eleanor Nowak Brennan. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, James and Patrick Brennan. Jack retired from the U.S. Coast Guard...
Robert Smith
Sep 12, 2008
Clyde, Robert Lee Smith, age 80, of the Crabtree Community, passed away unexpectedly Friday, September 12, 2008. He was a native and lifelong resident of Haywood County and was the son of the late Hubert and Myrtle Mehaffey Smith. He was preceded in death by his wife, Gladys Scott Smith who died in 1988. He was also...
French Blanton
Sep 10, 2008
Waynesville, Margaret French Price Blanton, passed away on Wednesday, September 10, 2008. She had been a resident of the Brian Center since October 2005. She was born December 30, 1921 in Badin, NC and resided in Haywood County most of her life. She was predeceased by her husband, Lloyd A. Blanton who died in 1986. She was...
Glenn Jolley
Sep 10, 2008
Taylors, SC, Glenn Louis Jolley, age 77, passed away on Wednesday, September 10, 2008 at North Greenville Hospital. He was born in Green River, Utah, grew up in Ft. Collins, Colorado, and was the son of the late Harmel Claire and Sarah Louise Pilling Jolley. He was a machine designer and worked in sales. He is survived...
William Greene
Sep 5, 2008
Waynesville, William Hooper Greene, age 100, died on Friday, September 5, 2008 at Autumn Care Nursing Home. A native of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Robert Taylor Greene and Glennie Fine Greene. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Lona Kirkpatrick Greene, who died in 1995; one son, William Clifford Greene;...
Leonard Smith
Sep 5, 2008
Waynesville, Leonard Howard Smith, age 78, died Friday, September 5, 2008 at Autumn Care of Waynesville. He was a native of Haywood County. He was the son of the late Henry and Mollie Rogers Smith. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Wayne, Vaughn and William Troy Smith and a sister, Barbara Carver. Leonard retired from...
Warren Wissinger
Sep 4, 2008
Warren W. Wissinger, age 61, of Skyview Drive died Thursday, September 4, 2008, at his residence. A native of Genessee, MI, he was the son of the late Kenneth and Hila Babcock Wissinger. He was an electrical engineer and retired from Trident Micro Systems in 2002. Warren loved his motorcycles, listening to music, woodworking, and talking on...
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