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.
Grace Shepherd
Mar 28, 2006
Grace Rogers Shepherd, age 95, formerly of the Stamey Cove Community died Tuesday, March 28, 2006 at Silver Bluff Nursing Home. She was a native of and had resided in Haywood County most of her life. She was one of 14 children born to James Baxter and Celia Shipman Rogers. In addition to her parents and siblings,...
Leona Carver
Mar 28, 2006
Waynesville-Leona Pearl Cagle Carver, age 91, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 28, 2006. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Jess and Artie Moody Cagle. She was also preceded in death by an infant son and a daughter, Tulan Garnes. She was a homemaker...
Lucille Smith
Mar 27, 2006
Sible Lucille Thomasson Smith, age 68, died Monday, March 27, 2006 at Memorial Mission Hospital. She was a native of Swain County and was the daughter of the later William Henry and Ada Hampton Thomasson. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Roland Smith, who died in 1993. She was a member of Bethel Baptist...
Katherine Jones
Mar 27, 2006
Katherine Virginia Lewis Jones, age 71, died Monday, March 27, 2006 at her daughter's residence. She was a daughter of the late Royer and Agnes Fender Lewis and the wife of the late Earl Carroll Jones who died in 1992. She was a member of War Creek Baptist Church in Sneedville, TN. She is survived by two...
Robert Poulin
Mar 27, 2006
Waynesville-Robert Ernest Poulin, age 75, died on March 27, 2006 at UNC Medical Center. A native of Vermont, he had lived in Haywood County for the past 20 years. He was the son of the late Henry and Charlotte Harvey Poulin. He was a US Air Force veteran and was owner/operator of several service stations in Massachusetts....
Paul Johnson
Mar 26, 2006
PAUL J. JOHNSON Waynesville-Paul J. Johnson, age 66, of 522 Chestnut Park Drive, died on Sunday, march 26, 2006 at his residence. He was a native of Haywood County who was employed as a truck driver for various companies. He loved watching nature. He is survived by his wife of 31 years, Louise Downs Johnson; two daughters,...
Lucy Holcombe
Mar 26, 2006
Canton- Lucy Parris Holcombe- age 98 died Sunday, March 26, 2006 at Haywood Regional Medical Center. She was a native of Dillsboro but had been a resident of Haywood County for a number of years. She was a daughter of the late Monroe and Dora Collins Parris and the wife of the late Harry Collins Holcombe who...
George Austin
Mar 25, 2006
Waynesville-George Wesley Austin, 90, of 65 Church Street, passed away on Saturday, March 25, 2006 at his residence. A native of Cussetta, Georgia, son of the late George and Eugenia Davison Austin. He was also preceded in death by his wife of 56 years, Lillian Austin, who passed away in June 2004, one daughter, Shirley Smith in...
Buck Postell
Mar 21, 2006
Waynesville-Buck Billy Postell, age 80, of 99 Kerley Street, was called home to be with Jesus on March 21, 2006 at Haywood Regional Medical Center. A native of Graham County, he was the son of the late Charles and Hettie Willix Postell. He was a retired pipe welder having worked in construction for more than 40 years....
Ronald Autrey
Mar 18, 2006
Waynesville-Ronnie Autrey, 42, of 641 East Street, died unexpectedly on Saturday, March 18, 2006. A native of Yancey County, he has been a resident of Haywood County for 35 years. He is the son of James "Moe Bandy" and Shelia Bodford Autrey. He is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Walter and Dorothy Autrey and maternal...
Jean Morgan
Mar 18, 2006
Geneviev "Jean" Henderson Morgan, age 73, of 106 Walnut Ridge died Saturday, March 18, 2006 at her residence. She was a native of Haywood County and the daughter of the late R. T. and Celia Shipman Henderson. She was preceded in death by her husband, Calvin Morgan, who died in 1986; two sisters, Doris Clark and Margaret...
Richard Jones, Jr.
Mar 17, 2006
Waynesville-Richard O. "Dick" Jones, Jr., age 66, of 236 Precious Metal Drive, died on March 17, 2006 at his residence. A native of Haywood County, he was the son of Richard O. and Martha Caldwell Jones. He was a retired construction supervisor with Duke Power and retired in 1994 with 27 years service. He enjoyed horseback riding,...
Esther Pendergast
Mar 16, 2006
Esther Slocomb Pendergast, age 79, died Thursday, March 16, 2006 at Autumn Care Nursing Home. She was a native of Billerica, MA and had resided in Haywood County since 1984 and was the daughter of the late Caleb E. and Maude Burnham Slocomb. She was preceded in death by her husband, James E. Pendergast, who died in...
Bonnie Wood
Mar 16, 2006
Waynesville-Bonnie Messer Wood, age 71, of the Hemphill Community, died on Thursday, March 16, 2006 at the Solace Center of Asheville. A native and life-long resident of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Jim and Printha Ann Johnson Messer. She was also preceded in death by her husband, George B. Wood, Sr. who died...
Grace Sizemore
Mar 14, 2006
Grace Jeanette Sizemore, age 43, of 26 Allens Street died Tuesday, March 14, 2006 at Haywood Regional Medical Center. She was a native and lifelong resident of Haywood County. She was preceded in death by her PaPaw, Leonard Sizemore, and a father-in-law, Ansel Smathers. Grace was a fun loving and would go out of her way for...
Frank Taylor
Mar 14, 2006
Frank Taylor, age 80, of 10 Sheppard Street died Tuesday, March 14, 2006 at VA Nursing Home in Asheville. He was a native of Buncombe County and was the son of the late William Aldon and Nora Ellen Jackson Taylor. He was preceded in death by his wife, Nell Towe Taylor who died in 1995 and 11...
Laura Simmonds
Mar 13, 2006
Waynesville-Laura Simmonds, age 79, of Killian Street, died on Monday, March 13, 2006 at her residence. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Henry Ralph and Julia Ann SmithWinchester and was also preceded in death by one sister, Nancy Dills, and two brothers, Ben and Edward Winchester. She was...
Doris Turner
Mar 12, 2006
Waynesville- Doris Schuster Turner age 82 died Sunday, March 12, 2006 at Canton Christian Convalescent Center. She was a daughter of the late Frank C. and Mabelle Sprague Schuster. She was a retired secretary having worked with several companies. She is survived by her loving husband of 22 years, Lane Leroy Turner and many friends here in...
Folsom Messer
Mar 11, 2006
Waynesville-Folsom Leatherwood Messer, 96, formerly of the Crabtree Community, died on Saturday, March 11, 2006 at Autumn Care Nursing Home. A native of Haywood County, daughter of the late L.B. and Leona Caldwell Leatherwood. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Messer who died in 1999; one daughter, Jackie Sue Rogers, one brother, Hugh Leatherwood...
Frank Crawford
Mar 8, 2006
Asheville-Frank James Crawford, age 97, died on Wednesday, March 08, 2006 at NC Baptist Retirement Home.<br><br>A native of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Harley and Annie Messer Crawford. He was also preceded in death by his son, Edward, and wife, Jerry, of Maitland, FL and six brothers, Jerry, Wiley, Hugh, Horace, Howell, and...
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