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.
David Revis
Aug 7, 2008
Waynesville, David William Revis, age 48 of Church Street died Thursday, August 7, 2008 at his residence. A native of Buncombe County, he was a son of Fred Revis and the late Iris Cagle Bailey. David was a dedicated employee of Bi-Lo of Waynesville for the past 12 years working as a bag boy. He was a...
Wayne Smith
Aug 4, 2008
Waynesville, Wayne Eustice Smith, age 65, of Pigeon Gap Road, passed away on Monday, August 4, 2008 at the John F. Keever Solace Center. A native of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Dalmah "Buck" and Lucy Erwin Smith. Wayne retired from the Dayco Corporation in 1994 with 29 years service and was a...
Austin Fleming
Aug 3, 2008
Austin Daniel Fleming, infant son of Anthony Fleming and Megan Leeann Laxton, died Sunday, August 3, 2008 at Haywood Regional Medical Center. In addition to is parents, he is survived by one brother, Kameron King of Waynesville; maternal grandparents, Rhonda Unterreiner of Waynesville and Jeff Laxton of Lexington, NC; paternal grandparents, Todd Fleming of Waynesville and Carolyn...
Mary Weatherby
Aug 3, 2008
Waynesville, Mary Emma Massie Weatherby, age 95, of 657 S. Main Street, died on Sunday, August 3, 2008 at her residence. Mrs. Weatherby was born in Waynesville on December 8, 1912 to Thomas Newton Massie and Maggie Evans Massie. She remained in Waynesville her entire life except for her college years at Greensboro College, where she received...
Claiborne Jones
Aug 2, 2008
Waynesville, Claiborne Elwood Jones, of Allens Creek, died on Saturday, August 02, 2008 at his residence. A native of Gilchrist County, Florida, he was the son of the late Arial and Alice McSwain Jones. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Levey Montgomery Jones in 1983, a daughter, Linda Huckabay,...
Linda Simmons
Jul 31, 2008
Linda Boyette Simmons, age 67, passed from this world on July 31, 2008 at Johnson City Medical Center in Tennessee. Born in Tampa, FL, she was the daughter of the late Louie and Cornelia Lee Boyette. She graduated from Hillsborough High, Tampa, in 1958. She continued her education at the University of Tampa graduating in 1963 with...
C. Owen
Jul 30, 2008
C.S. (Rock) Owen, age 83, of Rhoda Street, died Wednesday, July 30, 2008 at Silver Bluff Nursing Home. A native of Canton, he was a son of the late Carl and Pauline Emerson Owen. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister, Shirley Dennis and one brother, Bobby Joe Owen. C.S. was...
Barbara Rathbone
Jul 30, 2008
Waynesville, Barbara Ann Mathis Rathbone, age 52, of 1164 Hyatt Creek Road, passed away on Wednesday, July 30, 2008 at her residence. A native of McDowell County, she resided in Lexington, NC for eight years, but had lived most of her life in Haywood County. She was preceded in death by her stepfather, Jim Horne. Barbara was...
Sandra Casey
Jul 30, 2008
Sandra Kay Casey, age 58, died unexpectedly at her residence in Maggie Valley. On Wednesday, July 30, 2008, a beautiful kind-hearted soul spread her spirit throughout nature's beauty to better embrace us all in her loving grace. She was born in Nebraska, grew up in Minnesota, previously lived in Florida, and had resided in Haywood County for...
Memphis Paxton, Jr.
Jul 29, 2008
Memphis "Edgar" Paxton, Jr., age 86, died Tuesday, July 29, 2008 at Canton Christian Convalescent Center. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Memphis Paxton, Sr. and Ianthia Pharr Paxton. He was preceded in death by a son, Michael Paxton; four brothers; and four sisters. He retired from Champion...
Wayne Rathbone
Jul 29, 2008
Wayne E. "Pa Wayne" Rathbone, age 72, of Burnette Street died Tuesday, July 29, 2008, at Smoky Mountain Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Emmanuel and Mary Lou Noland Rathbone. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Lloyd and Odell Rathbone; and...
Teresa Whitner
Jul 29, 2008
Waynesville, Teresa James Whitner, age 53, passed away on Tuesday, July 29, 2008 from injuries due to a motorcycle accident. She was born in Rowan County, NC and resided in Haywood County most of her life. She was preceded in death by her mother, Freida Forrest James. Teresa was employed by Colbond for the past ten years....
Randy Hampton
Jul 27, 2008
Waynesville, Randy McCree Hampton, age 61, died Saturday, July 26, 2008 at Haywood Regional Medical Center. He was a native of Haywood County and served in the United States Air Force for 23 years retiring in 1992. He returned to Haywood County. He was the son of the late Jessie E. and Margie Webb Hampton and was...
Daisy Johnson
Jul 27, 2008
Waynesville, Daisy Leatherwood Johnson, age 97, of 68 Poplar Holler Road, died on Sunday, July 27, 2008 at Autumn Care. A native of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Cephus and Minnie Carver Leatherwood. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 69 years, Grady N. "Hambone" Johnson,...
George Burnett
Jul 26, 2008
Canton – George Fulton Burnett, age 86, of Daffodil Lane, Canton, died Saturday, July 26, 2008, at Canton Christian Convalescent Center. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Ellis and Terry Smathers Burnett. He was preceded in death by a brother, Joseph Max Burnett. George was an employee of...
Ann Jackson
Jul 25, 2008
anton – Ann Reeves Jackson died Friday, July 25, 2008, at Greenville Memorial Hospital in Greenville, SC, after a brief illness. Ann was born May 12, 1926, in Haywood County and was the daughter of the late McNally and Stella Westmoreland Reeves. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack R. Jackson, who died in 1980;...
Evelyn Hampton
Jul 24, 2008
Clyde, Evelyn Inman Hampton, age 70, of Jones Cove Road, died on Thursday, July 24, 2008 at Murphy Medical Center. A native of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late James and Mae Anne Talley Inman. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Orse Junior Hampton, who died in...
Ervin Clark
Jul 24, 2008
Ervin O'dell Clark, age 85, of Academy Street died Thursday, July 24, 2008 at Canton Christian Convalescent Center. A native of Franklin, NC, he was the son of the late Mark and Dora Grant Clark. He was preceded in death by his wife, Doris Irene Clark who died in 1989; a grandson, Barry Goodwin; two brothers; and...
Beatrice Ely
Jul 23, 2008
Waynesville, Beatrice Elizabeth Ely age 94, died Wednesday, July 23, 2008 at the Brian Center. She was a native of Lansdowne, NJ, and had resided in Haywood County for more then 20 years. She was the daughter of the late Harry and Anna Mae Tiger Hunt and was also preceded in death by her husband, Charles Ely...
Lois Queen
Jul 23, 2008
Waynesville, Margaret Lois Pryor Queen died in an accident involving her car on Wednesday, July 23, 2008 at her home, Queen's Farm, at Dellwood Road, Waynesville. She was 86. In good health her whole life, Lois was a vibrant, joyous, fun-loving person. An avid gardener, she also enjoyed world travel with her husband and family. She enjoyed...
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