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.
Ruth Blaylock
Jun 7, 2005
Ruth Garnes Blaylock, age 86, died Tuesday, June 7, 2005 at her residence. She was a native and lifelong resident of Haywood County and the daughter of the late Jesse and Leona Bell Henson Garnes. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Ralph Blaylock who died in 2002; four brothers and two sisters. She retired...
Shelbert Maynard
Jun 5, 2005
Shelbert Kester "Sam" Maynard, age 84, died Sunday, June 5, 2005 at Silver Bluff Nursing Home. A native of Pikeville, KY, but had lived in Haywood County since 1975, he was the son of the late Grundy and Martha Smith Maynard. Mr. Maynard was a veteran of the United States Marine Corp, later retiring as owner/operator of...
Hazel Forga
Jun 4, 2005
Waynesville-Hazel Morgan Forga, age 81, of Gentry Drive, died on Saturday, June 04, 2005 at Haywood Regional Medical Center. She was a native of Jackson County but was a lifelong resident of Haywood County. She was the daughter of the late Gather Morgan and Mattie Green Trantham. She is preceded in death by; her husband James Thomas...
William Hill
Jun 3, 2005
William Bryant "Bill" Hill, age 69, died Friday, June 3, 2005 at Mountain Area Hospice Solace in Asheville. He was a native and lifelong resident of Haywood County and was the son of the late Charles L. and Myrtle Owen Hill. He was preceded in death by a sister, Myra Snodgrass. He served in the United States...
Nancy Rhinehart
Jun 3, 2005
Waynesville-Nancy Cheryl Nichols Rhinehart, age 42, of Plott Creek Road, died on Friday, June 3, 2005 at Haywood Regional Medical Center. She was a native of Haywood County and the daughter of the late Louie "Jake" Nichols. She was preceded in death by her husband, Freddie Carroll Rhinehart, who died in 2003. She is survived by, her...
Martin Freed
Jun 2, 2005
Maggie Valley, NC-Dr. Martin I. Freed, age 63, of 1850 Evans Cove Road, died Thursday, June 2, 2005 at Haywood Regional Medical Center. He was a native of Baltimore, Maryland and the son of the late Frank and Hilda Caplin Freed. He was a resident of Haywood County for four years and previously resided in Ocala, FL....
Julius Conard
Jun 2, 2005
Waynesville-Herbert Conard, age 75, of 2567 White Oak Road, died unexpectedly on June 2, 2005 at his residence. A life-long resident of Haywood County, he was the son of the late N. L. and Jimmie Evans Conard. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Dorothy Hoglen Conard,...
Jerry Burnette
Jun 1, 2005
Canton- Jerry Dean Burnette- age 72 went to be with the Lord, Wednesday, June 1, 2005 at Memorial Mission Hospital. He was a native and lifelong resident of Haywood County and was a son of the late Clint and Inez West Burnette. He was preceded in death by three brothers; Doc, Eldon and Wade Burnette and one...
Jerry Roberts
May 31, 2005
Jerry William Roberts, age 48, died Tuesday, May 31, 2005 at Haywood Regional Medical Center. He was a native and lifelong resident of Haywood County and the son of J. C. "Dusty" and Mildred Surrett Roberts of Canton. He was employed with H.V.O. and a member for Canton First United Methodist Church. In addition to his parents,...
Aiden Smith
May 31, 2005
Waynesville-Aiden Smith, infant son of Luther and Kristen Ledford Smith, went to be with Jesus on Tuesday, May 31, 2005. He is survived by his maternal grandparents, Carl and Becky Ledford and paternal grandmother, Robin Cogburn. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 4, 2005 at Bethel Community Cemetery with Reverend Jason Ledford....
Kate Henderson
May 31, 2005
Canton- Kate Henderson - age 88 of Newfound Street died Tuesday, May 31, 2005 at her residence. She was born Dec. 13, 1916 in Haywood County to the late Clifton Lafayette and Clora Reno Henderson. She was the granddaughter of Haywood County pioneers, the late political and civic leader, William H. Drayton Henderson and his wife Mary....
Howard Smathers
May 29, 2005
-Howard Smathers, age 83, of 35 Whispering Pines Drive, died Sunday, May 29, 2005 at Haywood Regional Medical Center. He was a native and lifelong resident of Haywood County and the son of the late Cash B. and Clora Mease Smathers. He was also preceded in death by three brothers; Jennings, Jack and Turner Smathers and two...
Mary Sellers
May 29, 2005
Mary Donaldson Sellers, age 82, died Sunday, May 29, 2005 at her residence following a long illness. She was a native and lifelong resident of Haywood County and the daughter of the late Jacob "Jake" Lawrence and Lydia Looper Donaldson. She was preceded in death by her husband, Benjamin Franklin Sellers, Jr. who died in 1977 and...
Donald Corbett
May 29, 2005
Waynesville-Donald Frank Corbett, age 64, of Temple Terrace, died on Sunday, May 29, 2005 at Haywood Regional Medical Center. He was a native of Gadsden, AL and had previously resided in Bradenton, FL. He was the son of the late George and Blanche Hammond Corbett. He was owner and operator of Corbett Electric before retiring in 2000....
Cora Sorrells
May 28, 2005
Cora Hutchison Sorrells, age 79, of 111 H.T. Drive died Saturday, May 28 2005 at her residence. She was a native and lifelong resident of Haywood County. She was the daughter of the late Jim and Maudie Stephenson Hutchison. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by one son, Tommy L. Sorrells, who died...
Mattie Queen
May 28, 2005
Mattie Ruth Queen, age 88 , of Silver Bluff Nursing Home, died Saturday, May 28, 2005. She was a native and lifelong resident of Haywood County and was the daughter of the late Otha Andrew and Effie Mease Queen. Miss Queen retired with 39 years of service from Champion International and was a member of Springhill Baptist...
Noble Wyatt
May 28, 2005
Noble Jonas Wyatt, age 78, of 31 Rebel Ridge Road, died Saturday, May 28, 2005, at his residence. He was a native and lifelong residence of Haywood County. He was the son of the late Frank and Lena Alderidge Wyatt. He is also preceded in death by one sister, Mary Dalton, four brothers, J.B. Wyatt, Henry Wyatt,...
Ida Cherry
May 27, 2005
Waynesville-Ida Mabel Cherry, age 84, died on Friday, May 27, 2005 at Haywood Retirement Lodge of Waynesville. She was a native of Buncombe County, daughter of the late Claude M. and Cora Coats Cherry. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Robert E. and Claude M. Cherry, Jr. She was a resident of Haywood County for...
Elmo Clontz
May 27, 2005
Elmo Nelson Clontz, age 76, of 5 Bailey Street died Friday, May 27, 2005 at Mission Hospital Campus. He was a native and lifelong resident of Haywood County and the son of the late Otis and Maude Nelson Clontz. He retired from Champion International in 1993 with 39 years of service. In his 50 years of service...
Margaret Hannison
May 27, 2005
Waynesville-Margaret Marion Hannison, known to her family and friends as Peggy, died at the age of 89 on May 27, 2005 after a brief stay at the Brian Center of Waynesville. A native of New Jersey, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Elizabeth "Bessie" Hannison. She was also preceded in death by her only...
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