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.
Ruby Cunningham
May 27, 2008
Waynesville, Ruby Brannen Cunningham, age 98, died at Haywood Lodge and Retirement Center on Tuesday, May 27, 2008. A native of Bulloch County, Georgia, she was the youngest daughter of eleven children of the late Edmond Alexander and Julia Annabelle Franklin Brannen. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William S....
Flora Davis
May 26, 2008
Waynesville, Flora Henrietta Bridges Davis, age 103, passed away May 26, 2008 at her residence.
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Lawrence Massie
May 25, 2008
Lawrence Van Massie, age 88, died peacefully Sunday, May 25, 2008 at his residence. Born in Haywood County on August 30, 1919, he was the son of the late Garfield and Arbie Radford Massie. He was preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Alma Medford Massie; two sisters, and three brothers. Lawrence was a United...
Quaye Hill
May 25, 2008
Clyde, Quaye Elizabeth Justice Hill, age 90, died Sunday, May 25, 2008 at Haywood Regional Medical Center. She was a native and lifelong resident of Haywood County and was the daughter of the late Richard S. and Iowa King Justice. She was also preceded in death by her step-mother, Elvira Rhinehart Justice; her husband, Sam M. Hill,...
Nancy Wolf
May 25, 2008
Waynesville, Nancy Sherwood Williams De Wolf, age 76 died Sunday, May 25, 2008 at Memorial Mission Hospital. Nancy was a native of Elmhurst, IL and formerly of Rye NY. She was the daughter of the late Lester and Ruth Cruger Williams and was preceded in death by a brother, John Williams. Nancy graduated from Dana Hall in...
Beatrice Caldwell
May 25, 2008
Lake Junaluska, Beatrice "Bea" Grooms Caldwell, age 87, formerly of the Lake Logan community, died Sunday, May 25, 2008 at the Brian Center. She was a native of Cocke County TN, and had lived most of her life in Haywood County. She was the daughter of the late Rudolph and Victoria Grooms. She was preceded in death...
Julia Saunders
May 24, 2008
Waynesville, Julia "JuJu" Rebekah Saunders, age 24, of Hillside Terrace went home to be with the Lord and her Papaw Saturday, May 24, 2008 at Memorial Mission Hospital. She was a native and lifelong resident of Haywood County. She was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, R.L. and Mildred Knight Saunders and her maternal grandfather, Lawson...
Elaine Kuhl
May 22, 2008
Waynesville, Elaine Leach Kuhl, age 80, died Thursday, May 22, 2008 at home with her family. She was a native of Baltimore, Maryland and was the daughter of the late Helen Hopkins and Charles William Leach. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, Richard Joseph Kuhl and a sister, Joyce Leach Alexander....
Wiley Earley, Sr.
May 20, 2008
Wiley Carroll Earley, Sr., age 82, died Tuesday, May 20, 2008, at his residence. A native of Haywood County, he was the son of the late James Fred and Bertha Hamlett Earley. He was also preceded in death by a son, Wiley Carroll Earley, Jr., who died in 2002; two sisters, Elsie Elders and Shirley Rickman. He...
Kenneth Maney
May 19, 2008
Waynesville—Kenneth Aidan Maney, our beloved angel went to be with the Lord May 19, 2008. Aidan is survived by his parents, father, Randall Glenn Maney and mother, Deborah Lorraine Bishop; two sisters, Eden Nicole Strother and Brittany Elizabeth Maney and one brother, Brandon Jay Maney; maternal grandparent, Gary and Lorraine Finney; paternal grandparents, Ray and Martha Burrell...
Margaret Rector
May 19, 2008
Waynesville, Margaret Parris Rector, age 92, passed away on Monday, May 19 at Pisgah Manor Health Care Center. A native of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late William Russell and Cora Belle Mehaffey Parris. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Paul S. Rector, who died in 1979;...
Dr. Mcgary
May 17, 2008
Clyde, Dr. Landon David McGary, age 35 died Saturday, May 17, 2008 at Mission Hospital Campus as a result of a motorcycle accident near Clyde, N.C. where he resided and practiced dentistry. He was a son of David McGary and the late Debbie McGary of Flushing, OH and was also preceded in death by an infant sister,...
Ethel Heatherly
May 17, 2008
Cruso – Ethel Leugeana Norris Heatherly, age 96, of Cruso, died Saturday, May 17, 2008, at Silver Bluff Nursing Home. Mrs. Heatherly was a native and lifelong resident of Haywood County. She was one of 10 children born to the late Tom Norris and Etta Kuykendall Norris. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death...
Sandra Gentry
May 17, 2008
Maggie Valley, Sandra Lee Gentry, age 48, of 372 Caldwell Hollow Road, died Saturday, May 17, 2008 at her residence. She was a native and lifelong resident of Haywood County and was retired from Maggie Mountaineer Crafts as Assistant Manager after 26 ½ years. Sandy was a member of First Baptist Church of Maggie Valley. She is...
Vennoy Henson
May 16, 2008
Vennoy Henson, Jr. Canton - Vennoy L. "Chip" Henson, Jr., age 51, of Oakmont Drive, died Friday, May 16, 2008, at Haywood Regional Medical Center. A native of Buncombe County and lifelong resident of Haywood County, he was the son of Glenna Miller Henson of Canton and the late Vennoy Henson. He was employed by Evergreen Manufacturing...
Hazel Sweatman
May 15, 2008
Hazel Sisk Sweatman, age 90, of the Bethel community peacefully went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 15, 2008 at Canton Christian Convalescent Center. A native of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late James A and Olive Virginia "Hester" Burrell Sisk. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Lonzie Sweatman;...
Glen Parker
May 13, 2008
Glen Parker, age 71, of Wells Road, died Tuesday, March 13, 2008 at his residence. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, he was a son of the late Herbert F. and Ida Reece Parker. He was preceded in death by one brother, Bobby. Glen enjoyed fishing, deer hunting, and traveling with his dear friend and...
Barbara Ward
May 13, 2008
Barbara Hawkins Ward, age 73, of 96 Hookers Gap Road, died Tuesday, May 13, 2008 at her home. She was a native and lifelong resident of Buncombe County and a daughter of the late Mark and Jenny Henson Hawkins. She was preceded in death by her husband, J. D. Ward. Barbara was a member of Highland Baptist...
Mildred Burris
May 13, 2008
Mildred Long Burris, age 86, died Tuesday, May 13, 2008, at John F. Keever, Jr. Solace Center in Asheville. A native of Haywood County and a prior resident of Macon, GA, she was the daughter of the late Fred Lee and Ellen Henson Long. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles L. Burris, Sr.; a...
Jimmy Clampitt
May 11, 2008
Jimmy Lofton Clampitt, age 64, passed away Sunday, May 11, 2008, at Haywood Regional Medical Center. A native of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Renfro and Maude Howard Clampitt. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Helen Sherrill. He retired from Champion International with 21 years of service. His most cherished...
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