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.
John Craig
Feb 10, 2006
Candler- John William "Bill" Craig- age 76 died Friday, February 10, 2006 at St. Joseph Hospital. He was a native and resident of Buncombe County but grew up in Haywood County. He was a son of the late William McKinley and Pearl E. Best Craig and was preceded in death by his wife Margaret Annette Hardin Craig...
Edith Ferguson
Feb 10, 2006
Waynesville-Edith Rogers Ferguson, age 87, of Arrowhead Cove, Canton, formerly of Rolling Green Drive, passed away on Friday, February 10, 2006 at Haywood Regional Medical Center. A native of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Cauley and Ruth Ann Ferguson Rogers. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her...
Claude Medford
Feb 10, 2006
Waynesville-Claude Avery Medford, age 77, passed away on Friday, February 10, 2006. A native of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Ruben Enloe Medford and Ola Scates Medford. He was also preceded in death by two sons, Rex Medford who died in 1980 and Calvin G. Medford who died in 1987; and two sisters,...
Johnathan Johnson
Feb 9, 2006
Waynesville-Johnathan Stokes Johnson, age 30, of White Oak Road, passed away on Thursday, February 9, 2006. A native of Haywood County, he was the son of James Lindsay Johnson and Vivian Wilson Johnson of Supply, NC. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, J. Donald and Edith Phibbs Johnson of Marion, SC and his maternal...
Flora Pendry
Feb 7, 2006
Waynesville-Flora Elizabeth Arrington Pendry, age 93, formerly of Vance Street, passed away on Tuesday, February 07, 2006 at Hillcrest Hospital in Simpsonville, SC. A native of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Estus and Sallie Messer Arrington. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Hubert Pendry, who died in 1986 and one...
Willard Best
Feb 6, 2006
Clyde-Willard Pinkney Best, age 89, of Silvers Cove Road, passed away on Monday, February 6, 2006 at Haywood Regional Medical Center. A native of Haywood County, he was the son of the late William Crawford Best, Sr. and Essie Hill Best. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his beloved wife of...
Melton Harbin
Feb 4, 2006
Waynesville- Melton "Tim" Harbin, 56, formerly of 523 Golf Course Road, died on Saturday, February 04, 2006. A native of Mecklenburg County, son of Dr. Melton Edward and Hilda Hutcherson Harbin, of Waynesville. He graduated from Senior High School in Monroe, NC, in 1967, and then went on to get his B.S. Degree from High Point University....
Norma Carpender
Feb 3, 2006
Waynesville-Norma Brown Carpender, 51, of 102 Clearwater Drive, passed away on Friday, February 3, 2006 at her residence. A native of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Joe and Mae Burr Brown. She was a member of Pisgah Freewill Baptist Church. Norma was a wonderful wife, momma and granny. She loved her five little...
Queen Jones
Feb 1, 2006
Waynesville-Queen Justice Jones, a native of Haywood County and a former resident of Givens Estates, passed away on Wednesday, February 1, 2006 at her residence in Brighton Gardens of Charlotte. She was the daughter of the late Homer Cathey Justice, Sr. and Margaret Cordelia Queen Justice. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death...
Bette Bardol
Jan 30, 2006
Elizabeth "Bette" Ann Queen Bardol passed away peacefully on Monday, January 30, 2006 at Silver Bluff Nursing Home where she had been a resident for the last three years. She was born in Owensboro, KY on February 13, 1922 and was the daughter of the late Frank Clarence and Camilla Triplett Queen. Bette was a former Ballet...
Jerry Goerig
Jan 30, 2006
Jerry Stephen Goerig, age 55, died Monday, January 30, 2006 following an extended illness with ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease). He was the son of Luella Jane Gililand Goerig and the late James George Goerig and a member of the Basicila of St. Lawrence DM. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife, Mary Ann...
Reverend Bumgarner
Jan 30, 2006
Born in Waynesville, North Carolina on March 22, 1919 Departed on January 30, 2006 and resided in Crawfordville, FL. Candler- Reverend Wiley Bumgarner - age 86 died January 30, 2006 at Eden Springs Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Crawfordville, Florida. He was a native of Haywood County but had resided in Buncombe County before moving to live...
Frank Rathbone
Jan 30, 2006
FRANK WAYNE "HARDWARE" RATHBONE Clyde-Frank Wayne "Hardware" Rathbone, age 74, of 125 Hillcrest Drive, went to be with the Lord on Monday, January 30, 2006 at the VA Medical Center at Oteen. A native of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Walter and Mamie Messer Rathbone. In addition to his parents, he was also...
Robert Rector
Jan 29, 2006
Candler- Robert Claude Rector - age 78 died Sunday, January 29, 2006 at VA Medical Center. He was a son of the late John and Texie Hyatt Rector. He was retired from BASF with 37 ½ years of service and was a member of Ridgeway Baptist Church for 30+ years. Mr. Rector was a United States Army...
Mary Wright
Jan 28, 2006
Canton- Mary Magline Wright - age 86 died Saturday, January 28, 2006 at the home of her daughter in Franklin. She was a native and lifelong resident of Haywood County before moving to live with her daughter in Franklin. She was a daughter of the late Howard and Hester Pressley Putnam and the wife of the late...
Harlie Burris
Jan 27, 2006
Clyde-Harlie Lewis Burris, age 78, passed away on Friday, January 27, 2006 at his residence. A native of Graham County, he had lived most of his life in Haywood County and was the son of the late George W. and Myrtle Crisp Burris. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Evelyn Jackson Burris; four brothers,...
Betty Blythe
Jan 27, 2006
Canton - Betty Lindsay Blythe, age 80, of 96 North Main Street passed away Friday, January 27, 2006 at Haywood Regional Medical Center. She was a native of Gaston County, NC and had resided in Haywood County most of her life. She was the daughter of the late Hugh W. and Betty Poteat Lindsay and was also...
Lois Rowe
Jan 26, 2006
Greenville, SC- Lois Estelle Herndon Rowe- age 94, formerly of Canton, died Thursday, January 26, 2006 at Piedmont Living Center in Greer, SC. She was a native of Hart County, Georgia and lived in Canton for a number of years but had resided in Greenville, SC for the past several years. She was a daughter of the...
Thomas Stevenson
Jan 26, 2006
Thomas Reed Stevenson, age 79, passed peacefully on Thursday, January 26, 2006 at the John F. Keever Solace Center in Asheville. He was a native and lifelong resident of Haywood County and the son of the late, T. Don and Oda Reed Stevenson. He was a graduate of Bethel High School and continued his education through N.C....
Oliver Allen
Jan 26, 2006
Waynesville-Oliver Henry Allen, age 76, passed away on Thursday, January 26, 2006 at Memorial Mission Hospital. A native of Macon County, he was the son of the late Drury Arthur Allen and Nola Byrd Allen and he was preceded in death by a brother, Lee. He was a member of Cowee Baptist Church and was employed by...
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