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.
Theresa Holland
Apr 30, 2006
Theresa Kane Holland went home to be with our heavenly father on Sunday, April 30, 2006. Theresa was born on Staten Island, New York, on November 10, 1927, to William J. and Gladys M. Kane, who preceded her in death. Theresa was also preceded in death by her loving husband of 58 years, Rick V. Holland, Jr....
Roberta Hart
Apr 29, 2006
Waynesville-Roberta Joan Blickenstaff Hart, 58, passed away on Saturday, April 29, 2006 after a long struggle with cancer. A native of Delphi, IN, and a resident of Haywood County for the last twelve years, she was the daughter of Betty Blickenstaff of Delphi, IN and the late Robert Lee Blickenstaff. She was a self-employed investment broker for...
James Willhite
Apr 28, 2006
Waynesville- James "Jimmy" Willhite, 49, of C.E. Smathers Drive, beloved brother, uncle and friend passed away on Friday, April 28, 2006 at his home following a prolonged illness. A native of Lucas County, Ohio, and a resident of Haywood County for the last six years; he was the son of the late James and Paulette Barbier Willhite....
Claudine Ensley
Apr 28, 2006
Waynesville, NC- Claudine Ensley, 84, went home to Jesus on Friday, April 28, 2006. She was born on June 7, 1921 to "Fate" and Etta Dockins of Clayton, GA. Claudine was a member of the First Baptist Church of Waynesville. Claudine and her husband owned of Ensley's Superette, Waynesville, from 1946 until 1981. Following, Claudine continued service...
Veria Davis
Apr 27, 2006
Canton - Veria Taylor Davis - age 76 of Thompson Mill Road died Thursday, April 27, 2006, at her residence. She was a native and lifelong resident of Haywood County and the daughter of the late, Hugh and Inez Littrell Taylor. She was also preceded in death by her husband, William Tabor Davis who died in 1998...
Annie Price
Apr 26, 2006
Waynesville- Annie Alice Reeves Price, 95, died on Wednesday, April 26, 2006 at Autumn Care Nursing Home. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late William Robert and Alice Seay Reeves. She is preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd Price, who died in 1990; three brothers, Charles, Paul and...
Mildred Brown
Apr 24, 2006
Mildred McElrath Brown, age 67, of Chambers Mountain, died Monday, April 24, 2006, at Haywood Regional Medical Center. She was a native and lifelong resident of Haywood County and the daughter of the late, D. G. and Ennie Henderson McElrath. She was preceded in death by two brothers, J. T. and Reeves McElrath. Mildred spent a great...
Judith Canup
Apr 24, 2006
Waynesville-Judith Fricks "Judy" Canup, age 68, of 91 Camp Branch Road, died on Monday, April 24, 2006 at Haywood Regional Medical Center. A native of Knox County, TN, she was the daughter of the late Lewis Earl and Bonnie Irene Christie Fricks. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Edward Louis Canup, who died in...
Margaret Mcdowell
Apr 23, 2006
Canton-Margaret Webb McDowell, age 74, of Queentown Road, died on Sunday, April 23, 2006 at Pardee Hospital. A native of Swain County, she had lived most of her life in Haywood County. She was the daughter of the late James Daniel and Faye Plemmons Webb. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by...
Robert Blakeslee
Apr 18, 2006
Waynesville-Robert Eugene Blakeslee, age 66, of 9218 White Oak Road, died on Monday, April 17, 2006 at his residence. A native of Allegany, NY, he previously lived in Central Florida and has resided in Haywood County since 1991. He was the son of the late Howard and Gladys Thomas Blakeslee. He was also preceded in death by...
Wayne Clark
Apr 18, 2006
Canton- Wayne Columbus Clark - age 86 of 95 Academy Street died Tuesday, April 18, 2006 at Haywood Regional Medical Center. He was a native and lifelong resident and a son of the late Reverend Luther F. and Sue Ellen Hembry Clark. He was preceded in death by his wife, Eula Stone Clark who died in 1992...
Groce Cagle
Apr 18, 2006
Waynesville-Groce Larkin Cagle, age 92, of 1962 Hemphill Road, died on Tuesday, April 18, 2006 at the Brian Center. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Jesse L. and Artie Moody Cagle. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Ezzie Sutton Cagle, who died in 2001. He...
Robert Blakeslee
Apr 17, 2006
Waynesville-Robert Eugene Blakeslee, age 66, of 9218 White Oak Road, died on Monday, April 17, 2006 at his residence. A native of Allegany, NY, he previously lived in Central Florida and has resided in Haywood County since 1991. He was the son of the late Howard and Gladys Thomas Blakeslee. He was also preceded in death by...
Maggie Trantham
Apr 17, 2006
Waynesville-Maggie B. Trantham, age 87, of 3759 Max Patch Road, died on Monday, April 17, 2006 at her residence. A native of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late James and Mary Kirkpatrick Beasley. She was also preceded in death by one daughter, Dorothy Trantham, and five brothers, Nate, Woodrow, McCreary, Glenn, and Aurdren Beasley....
Adelbert Young
Apr 16, 2006
Adelbert Ray Young, age 87, of 92 Doctors Drive, died on Sunday, April 16, 2006, at Haywood Regional Medical Center. A native of Waverly, Iowa, he was the son of the late Roy and Jennie Gustafson Young. Adelbert loved his family and living in the mountains of North Carolina. He was stationed in London during World War...
Charlie Moody
Apr 14, 2006
Charlie David Moody, 90, of Camp Branch Road, died Friday, April 14, 2006, at Haywood Regional Medical Center. A native of Haywood County and resident of the house in which he was raised, he was the son of the late James and Ollie Howell Moody. He was also preceded in death by his daughter, Jane Lyman; two...
John Rhoades, Jr.
Apr 14, 2006
Waynesville- John A. Rhoades, Jr. of Waynesville, North Carolina and St. Petersburg, Florida passed away on Good Friday, April 14, 2006. Born in High Point, North Carolina, he was an only child and was preceded in death by his father, J. Arlie Rhoades, Sr. and his mother, Leona Burton Rhoades. He is survived by his wife of...
Gilbert Schenkel
Apr 12, 2006
Clyde-Gilbert Jerome "Gil" Schenkel, age 83, of 554 Quail Cove Road, died on Wednesday, April 12, 2006 at Haywood Regional Medical Center. A native of Jacksonville, FL, he was the son of the late Jacob P. and Lucille Wagner Schenkel. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Kenneth Schenkel. He was a Master Sergeant in...
Virginia Sanford
Apr 12, 2006
Virginia Long Sanford, age 86, formerly of Charles Street died Wednesday, April 12, 2006 at the Brian Center in Waynesville. She was born November 11, 1919 on top of Kings Mountain in the Webster Community of Jackson County and was the daughter of the late Clinton and Annie Allman Long. She was preceded in death by her...
Johnny Hewett
Apr 9, 2006
Waynesville-Johnny "NTI" Franklin Hewett, age 61, of 124 Walnut Ford Road, died on Sunday, April 9, 2006. A native of Tallahassee, FL, he had lived in Haywood County for the past 22 years. He was the son of the late Jewell F. and Thelma Addison Hewett. He served in the US Army for six years and was...
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