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.
Joseph Medley
Dec 25, 2007
Maggie Valley-Joseph Jackson "Jack" Medley, age 74, of the Maggie Valley community, passed away peacefully Tuesday, December 25, 2007 at Haywood Regional Medical Center. A native of Iuka, MS, he was raised in Knoxville, TN and resided in Longboat Key, FL for 27 years and lived in Haywood County for the past three years. He was the...
Kenneth Stamey
Dec 25, 2007
Lake Junaluska, NC-Kenneth Robert Stamey, age 58, of J.B. Ivey Lane, died on Tuesday, December 25, 2007 at Haywood Regional Medical Center. A native of Charlotte, NC, he was a former resident of Cherryville, NC and had lived in Haywood County for the past two years. He was the son of Reverend Dr. Robert H. Stamey and...
Robert Reece
Dec 24, 2007
Waynesville-Robert Reece, age 82, of Unagusta Street, died on Monday, December 24, 2007 at the Brian Center. A native of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Alvin and Macy Sisk Reece. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Wanda Erwin Reece in who died in 2000; three brothers,...
Effie Worley
Dec 24, 2007
Canton - Effie O'Diear Worley, age 80, died Monday, December 24, 2007 at Silver Bluff Nursing Home. She was a native of Swain County but had lived in Haywood County for most of her life and was a daughter of the late Columbus Harvey and Amie Kirkland O'Diear. She was preceded in death by two sons, J.W.,...
William Churm
Dec 24, 2007
Canton - William "Bill" Churm, age 77, of 59 Wesley Street, Canton, died Monday, December 24, 2007 at Silver Bluff Nursing Home. Bill was the son of the late William S. and Mary L. Churm, formerly of Dover, N. J. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Henrietta Eagles and Mildred...
Louise Ross
Dec 23, 2007
Waynesville-Louise Palmer Ross, beloved mother and friend, died on Sunday, December 23, 2007 at the age of 79. A native of Haywood County and a descendant of Cataloochee families, she was the daughter of the late Chauncey Robert and Minnie Leah Parton Palmer. She graduated from Waynesville Township High School and worked for C.E. Ray's Department Store...
Nell Burnette
Dec 21, 2007
Canton - Nell Allene Burnette went home to be with the Lord on Friday, December 21, 2007 at her residence. She was a native and lifelong resident of Haywood County and a daughter of the late Austin and Ollie Smathers Burnette. She was preceded in death by two sisters, Emmeth Henson and Marie Duvall and three brothers,...
Carl Jones
Dec 21, 2007
Carl Chester Jones, age 77, died Friday, December 21, 2007, at Haywood Regional Medical Center. He was a native of Haywood County and the son of the late Jesse and Maude Bussell Jones. He was also preceded in death by his first wife, Sue Snyder Jones, who died in 1969 and two sisters, Eunice Beck and Velma...
Frances Connor
Dec 20, 2007
Waynesville-Frances Lee Connor, age 81, formerly of Freedom Drive, died on Thursday, December 20, 2007 at Silver Bluff Nursing Home. A native of Chattanooga TN, she was the daughter of the late Thomas J. and Mollie Lee Plumblee Bennett and was also preceded in death by a son, Vernon Conner, who died in 2003. She is survived...
Hugh Moore
Dec 20, 2007
Waynesville-Reverend Hugh L. Moore, age 80, of the Ninevah community went home for Christmas to be with our Lord Jesus Christ in Heaven on Thursday, December 20, 2007. He was a native of Madison County, and had resided in Haywood County most of his life. He was the son of the late William Theodore and Susan Moore....
Billy Mcdonald
Dec 19, 2007
Clyde-Captain Billy Q. McDonald, age 75, died on Wednesday, December 19, 2007 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on August 28, 1932 in Lillington in Harnett County, NC. He was the seventh son of Colin Monroe and Sally Thomas McDonald of Lillington. He was preceded in death by his parents, five brothers,...
Ruth Cope
Dec 19, 2007
Ruth Ball Cope, age 77, died Wednesday, December 19, 2007, at her residence. She was a native of Buncombe County and the daughter of the late Marion and Cora Jean Padgett Ball. She was preceded in death by nine siblings. She was a member of Maple Grove Baptist Church. Mrs. Cope was a former lifeguard at Malvern...
Mary Ray
Dec 18, 2007
Waynesville-Mary Mildred Ray, age 88, of East Troy, Wisconsin found peace on Tuesday, December 18, 2007. She was born on November 18, 1919 in Waynesville NC and was a long-time resident of East Troy, WI. She was the daughter of the late Roy C. and Florence A. Ray. She was also preceded in death by one sister,...
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...
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