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.
Rowena Buckner
Nov 5, 2005
Rowena Williams Buckner, age 95, of Mundy Field Road, died Saturday, November 5, 2005 at the home of her daughter. She was a native and lifelong resident of Haywood County. She was the daughter of the late Walter and Nettie Pressley Williams. She also was preceded in death by her sister, Junnie Revis. Mrs. Buckner was a...
Elisabeth Hooper
Nov 3, 2005
Charlotte, NC-Elisabeth Bimler Hooper, age 81, of 14121 Arbor Ridge Drive, died peacefully on Thursday, November 3, 2005 at her residence. She was born in Rasselwitz, Germany. She lived 22 years of her life in Haywood County and for the last 23 years of her life in Mecklenburg County. She was the daughter of the late Richard...
James Ford
Nov 3, 2005
Canton- James Herman Ford died Thursday, November 3, 2005 at Autumn Care of Waynesville following a brief illness. He was the son of the late John P. and Cora Crigger Ford and was also preceded in death by a sister. Mr. Ford was a farmer who came to live on the Hascue and Lois Kinsland farm and...
Rachel Brown
Nov 3, 2005
Waynesville-Rachel Anne Brown, age 8, of 175 Edwards Street, passed away on November 3, 2005 at Harris Regional Medical Center. Rachel was born in Jackson County, and was the daughter of Clifford and Teresa Rose Brown. In addition to her parents, Rachel is survived by two brothers, Steven Kyle and Michael Andrew of the home; maternal grandparents,...
Aud Lillard
Nov 2, 2005
Waynesville-Aud Augustus Lillard, age 94, formerly of Hazelwood, passed away on November 2, 2005 in Conley, GA. He was born in Andrews, NC and was the son of the late Taylor Wilson Lillard and Josie Coleman Lillard. He was a retire construction worker and was a member of Jehovah Witness. Mr. Lillard had resided in Georgia since...
Robert Nadol, Jr.
Nov 2, 2005
Spring Creek, NC-Robert Anthony Nadol, Jr., age 62, of 1200 Howard Moore Road, died peacefully at his home on Wednesday, November 2, 2005. He was born in Oakland, California and had resided in California most of his life and had moved to Madison County two years ago. He was a former trucking supervisor and was a self-employed...
Sarah Ashe
Nov 2, 2005
Waynesville- Sarah Sue Whiteside Ashe- age 65 of 60 Honeycomb Drive, went home to be with her Lord on Wednesday, November 02, 2005. Sue fought a long, brave battle with cancer and will be missed by all of her family and friends.<br> <br>She was a native of Haywood County and was the daughter of the late Lee...
Horace Auberry
Nov 1, 2005
Hayesville, NC-Horace Ray Auberry, age 74, passed away at his Waynesville residence on Tuesday, November 1, 2005. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Carolyn Chandler Auberry, originally from Weaverville; a daughter, Chandra Auberry, of Hayesville; a son, Kent Auberry and his wife, Deborah Hayes, of Greensboro; grandchildren, Michael and Laura Auberry of Greensboro; sisters,...
Bobby Rich
Nov 1, 2005
Waynesville-Bobby William Rich, age 74, of 1505 Goldrock Trail, passed away on Wednesday, November 01, 2005. A native of Jackson County, NC, he was the son of Pink and Francis Jordan Rich. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Jack and Jessie Rich. He was a US Army veteran of the...
Ora Rathbone
Oct 31, 2005
Ora Mae Kuykendall Rathbone, age 64, of 404 Critter Creek Road died Monday, October 31, 2005 at her home. She was a native and lifelong resident of Haywood County and the daughter of the late Charles and Eva Haney Kuykendall. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jimmy Rathbone who died in 1998 and several brothers...
Mary Reece
Oct 30, 2005
Clyde- Mary Cox Reece - age 82 - died October 30, 2005 at Haywood Regional Medical Center. She was a native of Wayne County but had lived in Haywood County since 1946. She was a daughter of the late Ira R. and Catherine Johnson Cox and the wife of the late J. Earl Reece who died in...
William Ward
Oct 30, 2005
William Glenn Ward. age 82, of Oakmont Drive, died Sunday, October 30, 2005 at Haywood Regional Medical Center. He was a native of Jackson County, but lived most of his life in Haywood County. He was the son of the late W. Glenn Ward, Sr. and Carrie Buchanan Ward. He was also preceded in death by a...
Euphia King
Oct 29, 2005
Euphia Robinson King, age 91, of Newfound Road, passed away peacefully, Saturday, October 29, 2005 at Mountain Area Hospice Solace Center. She was a native and lifelong resident of Haywood County. She was the daughter of the late Will and Emma McElrath Robinson. She was preceded in death by her husband Kelly King in 1979; three sisters...
Dr. Kirkpatrick
Oct 29, 2005
Waynesville-Dr. Charles Edward Kirkpatrick, Retired Major, US Army, died on October 29, 2005 in Frankfurt, Germany. He was a native of Haywood County and was the son of the late James E. and Charlotte Love Kirkpatrick. He was a 1965 graduate of Sylva Webster High School. He attended Western Carolina University and received his BA degree from...
Oles Cordell
Oct 28, 2005
Oles Haney Cordell, age 84, of Old 19-23 area passed away Friday, October 28, 2005 at St. Joseph's Hospital following a period of declining health. She was a native of Haywood County and resided in Buncombe County for most of her life. She was the daughter of the late Printus and Minnie Williams Haney. She was preceded...
Eric Lavine
Oct 27, 2005
Waynesville-Eric Lee James LaVine, age 20, of 877 Red Maple Drive, passed away on October 25, 2005. A native of Naples, Florida, he had resided in Haywood County since 2004. He loved animals, especially horses. He was a trumpet player and was learning to play guitar. Eric also loved to fish and ride his fourwheeler. Eric is...
Clyde Sharp
Oct 27, 2005
Clyde "Fat" James Sharp, age 87, of 304 Hilltop Farm Road, died Thursday, October 27, 2005 at Haywood Regional Medical Center. He was a native and lifelong resident of Haywood County and the son of the late Sherman and Georgia Denton Sharp. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 66 years, Helen Stamey Sharp,...
Helen Rogers
Oct 26, 2005
Helen Catherine Rogers, age 92, died Wednesday, October 26, 2005 at Beverly Healthcare of Hendersonville. She was a native of Clyde and the daughter of the late George and Hattie Fish Rogers. She was preceded in death by three brothers, Grady, Earnest, Hugh Rogers and one sister, Hilda Steelman. She was a member of Clyde Central United...
Jennifer Erwin
Oct 26, 2005
Jennifer Smith Erwin, age 53, of 143 Tom Erwin Drive formerly of Clayton Road in Arden died Wednesday, October 26, 2005 at Mountain Area Hospice Center. She was a native of Buncombe County and the daughter of the late Ira A. and Dora Denny Smith. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Terry M. Smith....
Ruth Mccoy
Oct 25, 2005
Candler- Ruth A. McCoy passed away on Tuesday, October 25, 2005 at Mountain Area Hospice. She was preceded in death by her father, John Brack McCoy, her mother, Elsie Stewart McCoy; along with her two brothers, Jack and Billy and one sister, Alene. She is survived by her brothers, Roy, Don and Gary and her sister Opal...
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