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.
James Gaddis
Dec 18, 2007
Waynesville-James J. "Jim" Gaddis, age 70, of 239 Dolan Road, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 18, 2007 after a brief illness. A native of Haywood County, he was the son of the late James and Mamie Pressley Gaddis. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a brother, Phillip...
Fred Parton
Dec 18, 2007
Waynesville-Fred "Runt" Parton, age 73, of Asbury Road, passed away surrounded by his family on Tuesday, December 18, 2007. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Merritt Parton, Sr. and Hattie Tucker Parton. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Mary Bradley and...
Mary Mccracken
Dec 17, 2007
Waynesville-Katherine Hyatt McCracken, age 86, of Waynesville, died peacefully Monday, December 17, 2007 at Autumn Care surrounded by her loving family. A native of Swain County, Mrs. McCracken was the daughter of the late Ralph and Venice Thomas Hyatt. Mrs. McCracken was a member of Waynesville First Baptist Church and had many friends and a close tie...
William Wilson
Dec 16, 2007
Canton - William Howard Wilson, age 76, died Sunday, December 16, 2007, at Memorial Mission Hospital. He was a native of Haywood County and the son of the late Edwon and Annie Bertwhistle Dethridge Wilson. He was preceded in death by his wife of over 50 years, Patricia Joan Clark Wilson, who died in March, 2005; four...
Loren Jones, Jr.
Dec 15, 2007
Loren Jones, Jr., age 78, of 41 Morgan Cove Road, died Saturday, December 15, 2007, at his home. He was a native of Kingsport TN but lived most of his life in Buncombe County. He was the son of the late Loren Jones, Sr. and Virgie Stamey Jones and was preceded in death by 2 sons, Danny...
Susan Stewart
Dec 15, 2007
Waynesville-Susan Davis Stewart, age 54, died Saturday, December 15, 2007 at her residence. She was a native and lifelong resident of Haywood County and was the daughter of the late T. Frank Davis. She earned her education degree from Mars Hill College and was a member of First Baptist Church of Waynesville. Her grandchildren were her life....
Bobbie Pilkington
Dec 15, 2007
Waynesville-Bobbie A. Pilkington, age 64, died Saturday, December 15, 2007 at Smoky Mountain Rehabilitation Center. She was a native of Haywood and was the daughter of the late Holland and Cora Putnam Pilkington. She was also preceded in death by three sisters, Martha Jean Beasley, Glenda Gail Murray and Myrna Dale Trull. Bobbie was a member of...
Florence Wells
Dec 15, 2007
Florence Hargrove Wells, age 102, of Hilltop Road, died Saturday, December 15, 2007, at Silver Bluff Nursing Home. She was a native and lifelong resident of Haywood County and was the daughter of the late Joe "Uncle Joe" and Mary Shook Hargrove. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Millard Wells, who died in 1995;...
Zack Cole
Dec 14, 2007
Waynesville-Zack Clayton Cole, age 82, of Sunnyside Drive died Friday, December 14, 2007 at Haywood Regional Medical Center. He was born in Swain County and was a lifelong resident of Haywood County. He was the son of the late Thomas Clingman and Catherine Williams Cole and was also preceded in death by his wife, Helen Sara Cole...
Harold Haskitt, Jr.
Dec 14, 2007
Maggie Valley-Harold Oren Haskitt, Jr., age, 88 of Wayahzooshuga Road, died Friday, December 14, 2007 at Haywood Regional Medical Center. A native of Grandville, Michigan, Mr. Haskitt resided in that state until 1976. Thereafter, he moved to St. Petersburg, Florida, Oak Ridge, TN, and then settled in Haywood County, where he resided for six years. He was...
Hugh Liner
Dec 12, 2007
Hugh "Jerry" Liner, age 65, of Liner Street passed away early Wednesday, morning December 12, 2007, at the Brian Center in Waynesville after a courageous battle with lung cancer. He was born on November 12, 1942 in Haywood County where he lived his whole life and was the son of the late Hugh Haywood and Irene Byrd...
Louise Trull
Dec 12, 2007
Waynesville-Louise Christopher Trull, age 65, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, December 12, 2007. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, she was the daughter of Buford and Gladys Barker Burchfield. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jerry Trull who died in 2006. She was a member of New Hope Church of God where she taught...
Joseph Estes
Dec 12, 2007
Joseph Collins Estes, age 89, went to be with his Lord and loving wife on Wednesday, December 12, 2007, at Silver Bluff Nursing Home. He was a native of Burke County and had lived in Haywood County most of his life. He was the son of the late Lank L. and Mattie Morris Estes. He was preceded...
Steven Sutton
Dec 11, 2007
James "Orange" Sutton, age 39, of Holtzclaw Street died Tuesday, December 11, 2007 at Haywood Regional Medical Center. He was a native and lifelong resident of Haywood County and the son of Kyle and Margaret Kemp Sutton. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Elbert and Eva Sutton and Earl Kemp. Steve loved to travel with...
Gary Stamey
Dec 10, 2007
Gary Lee Stamey, age 56, died Monday, December 10, 2007, at his residence. He was born in Haywood County, but always called Buncombe County his home. He was a former resident of Cody, WY and Meeker, CO. He was preceded in death by a brother, Larry Ray Stamey. He graduated from Enka High School in 1969. After...
Hobat Collins
Dec 8, 2007
Waynesville-Hobart Earl "Wick" Collins, age 81, of Waynesville, formerly of the Allens Creek community passed away Saturday, December 8, 2007 surrounded by his family at his residence. He was a native of Gaston County and had resided in Haywood County most of his life. He was the son of the late Hobart Woodfin and Nellie Ball Collins...
June Edwards
Dec 8, 2007
Waynesville-June Elizabeth "Nanny" Henry Edwards, age 83, died Saturday, December 8, 2007 at Autumn Care of Waynesville. She was a native of Jackson County and a lifelong resident of Haywood County. She was the daughter of the late William Harrison and Nola Browning Henry and was also preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Harry...
Douglas Roberts
Dec 8, 2007
Douglas Howell Roberts, age 66, died Saturday, December 8, 2007. He was the son of Genevieve Howell Roberts of Canton and the late Richard L. Roberts. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Carolyn Roberts Holcomb. Doug was a member of Long's Chapel United Methodist Church. In addition to his mother, he is survived by...
Roy Wilson
Dec 8, 2007
Roy Lee Wilson, age 76, of Candler died Saturday, December 8, 2007 at his residence after a period of declining health. He was a native of Buncombe County and was the son of the late John Willis and Blanche Payne Wilson. He retired from Champion International in 1988 with 33 years of service and was a member...
Kathy Mathis
Dec 7, 2007
Kathy Ann Mull Mathis, age 52, of Haywood Dr. died Friday, December 7, 2007 at her home. She was a native of Haywood County and was preceded in death by her mother, Lucy Parker Mull and an infant brother Michael Mull. She was employed by Neighborhood Bible Studies as the Regional Director and a member of New...
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