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.
Anthony Green
Sep 4, 2007
Waynesville- Infant Anthony Dane Green, went home to be with the Lord, Tuesday, September 4, 2007. A native of Haywood County, he was the son of Doyle Dane and Amanda Owen Green, Jr. He was preceded in death by a grandfather, Lowery Edward Owen. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his maternal grandmother, Lydia...
William Oare
Sep 4, 2007
Clyde-William "Bill" Oare, age 85, of Hyder Mountain Road, died September 4, 2007 at Smoky Mountain Heath Care. A native of Columbus, Ohio he had resided in Cardington Ohio, and Johnston, Ohio before moving to Haywood County in 1984. He was the son of the late Willard and Francis Hickman Oare and was also preceded in death...
Willa Hoglen
Sep 2, 2007
Candler - Willa Dean Roberson Hoglen, age 83, of Old Cathey Road died Sunday, September 2, 2007 at Memorial Hospital. She was a native and lifelong resident of Buncombe County and a daughter of the late Rufus Homer and Margaret Hutchison Roberson. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harrel Hoglen, who died in 1984; three...
John Hipps
Aug 31, 2007
John Handy "Bill" Hipps, age 92, of Waitsel Way died Friday, August 31, 2007, at Haywood Regional Medical Center. He was a native and lifelong resident of Haywood County and the son of the late Marion Erastus and Mattie Mae Robinson Hipps. He was preceded in death by his wife, Waitsel Mackey Hipps who died in 2005...
Margaret Medford
Aug 31, 2007
Margaret Stamey Medford, age 88, died Friday, August 31, 2007, at Memorial Mission Hospital. She was a native and lifelong resident of Haywood County and the daughter of the late William Marion Stamey, Sr. and Zennie Burns Stamey. She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul L. Medford, who died in 1996; a grandson, Alan Robinson;...
Priscilla Grenfell
Aug 29, 2007
Maggie Valley-Priscilla Joann Grenfell, age 78, of Mountain Crest Drive, died on Wednesday, August 29, 2007 at the John F. Keever Solace Center. A native of Moline, Illinois, she was a former resident of Western Springs, IL and Islamorada, FL. Priscilla was a summer resident of Haywood County since 1992. She was the daughter of the late...
Lee Hannah
Aug 29, 2007
Waynesville-Lee Roy "Pet" Hannah, age 79, died Wednesday, August 29, 2007 due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Fred Henry and Gracie Jane Mills Hannah. He was also preceded in death by his stepmother Zell Hannah; his wife, Elva Trantham Hannah;...
Gale Harmon
Aug 28, 2007
Maggie Valley-Gale Christine Harmon, age 58, of 1061 Moody Farm Road, died on Tuesday, August 28, 2007 at her residence. A native of Miami Beach, Florida, she had lived in Haywood County for the past 30 years. She was the daughter of the late Hubert H. and Gladys June Burton Traxel. Gale enjoyed her flowers and collectibles....
Myrtle King
Aug 27, 2007
Waynesville - Myrtle S. King, age 81, of the Ratcliff Cove Community went to live with Jesus on Monday, August 27, 2007 at Haywood Regional Medical Center. She was a native and lifelong resident of Haywood County and a daughter of the late Vinson Winfield and Mary Elizabeth Rathbone Smith. She was preceded in death by her...
Charlie Parham
Aug 26, 2007
Charlie Adam Parham, age 80, of O'Donald Rd., died Sunday, August 26, 2007, at Memorial Mission Hospital. He was a native of Haywood County and the son of the late Lonnie and Elizabeth Rymer Parham. He was also preceded in death by 2 sisters, Delia Rhinehart and Gencie Nelson and 3 brothers, Reverend Carter Parham, Robert Parham...
Ruth Rabb
Aug 26, 2007
Waynesville-Ruth Rabb, age 78, formerly of East Street, died on Sunday, August 26, 2007 at the Brian Center. A native of Haywood County, she was a caregiver and attended Covenant Presbyterian Church. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 29, 2007 at Garrett-Hillcrest Memorial Park with Reverend Larry Jones officiating.
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Roena Smith
Aug 24, 2007
Waynesville-Roena "Doe" Mae Smith, age 74, of Edwards Street died Friday, August 24, 2007 at her home. She was a native of Haywood County and was the daughter of the late Robert and Sarah Lanning Mathis. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Jack Smith, who died in 1984; a daughter, Jackie Sue Smith, a...
Carrie Harkins
Aug 24, 2007
Wilson, NC - Carrie Franklin Harkins, age 94, died Friday, August 24, 2007 at Wilson Medical Center. She was a native of Jackson County but lived in Buncombe County for 57 years prior to moving to Wilson, NC. She was a daughter of the late Elias David and Virginia Hoyle Franklin and was preceded in death by...
Joel Henderson
Aug 23, 2007
Canton - Joel B. "Barney" Henderson, age 58, died Thursday, August 23, 2007 at Haywood Regional Medical Center. He was a native of Haywood County and had lived most of his life there. He was preceded in death by his parents, Burl and Frances Fish Henderson; three sisters, Kay Anderson, Judy Smith, and Becky Surrett. Joel was...
Albert James
Aug 22, 2007
Waynesville-Albert Huber James, age 77, died on Wednesday, August 22, 2007. A native of Norfolk, Virginia, he was the son of William Thomas and Ruth Huber James. He was also preceded in death by his daughter, Maria Ruthann James and a sister, Dorcas Bazemore. He was a US Army veteran and served during the Korean Conflict. He...
Felix Mease
Aug 21, 2007
Felix Howell Mease, age 74, of Pisgah Drive passed from this life on August 21, 2007, at the John F. Keever, Jr. Solace Center. He was a native and lifelong resident of Haywood County and the son of the late Ray and Vera Howell Mease. Felix graduated from Bethel High School in 1951. He then joined the...
Ruby Best
Aug 19, 2007
Waynesville-Ruby Clark Best, age 70, of the Fines Creek Community, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 19, 2007. A native of Powhatan County, Virginia, she had lived in Haywood County for the past 40 years. She was the daughter of the late Andy and Launa Nester Clark. She was also preceded in death by...
Glenn Parker
Aug 19, 2007
Canton - Glenn Pegram Parker, age 75, of the Beaverdam Community, died Sunday, August 19, 2007 at his residence. He was a native and lifelong resident of Haywood County and a son of the late Willie and Demie Parham Parker. He was preceded in death by one sister, Blanche Clontz and one daughter, Loretta Gail Parker, who...
Homer Messer
Aug 15, 2007
Homer D. Thomas "Tommy " Messer, age 59, of Troy Court went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, August 15, 2007 at the VA Medical Center. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, he was the son of the late James Harrison, Sr. and Printha Johnson Messer. In addition to his parents, he was preceded...
Fannie Wilson
Aug 13, 2007
Fannie Willis Wilson, age 92, died Monday, August 13, 2007, at Haywood Regional Medical Center. She was a native and lifelong resident of Haywood County and the daughter of the late Johnny W. and Addie Medford Willis. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Woodrow Wilson; three brothers, Troy, Mark, and Ray Willis; and three...
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