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Donald Ray Morrison
Apr 17, 2024
Donald Morrison, 82, of Sylva, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday April 17, 2024.
Born in Iredell County North Carolina, Donald was the son of the late John and Carrie Morrison. Donald was the owner and operator of Morrisons Concrete Equipment for many years. He was known for engineering many new types of machinery during his career. So...
Christopher Ray Milkey
Apr 13, 2024
Christopher Ray Milkey of Sylva NC passed away on Saturday April 13, 2024. He was born February 21, 1972, in Milan MI to Darlene and Leory Milkey.Chris graduated from Milan High School. After working a few odd jobs to support his new family he became a carpenter. He loved his career as a business owner, and it showed in everything...
Barbara Jean Davis
Apr 7, 2024
Barbara Jean Bryson Moses Davis – mother, Oma, and friend - left this life early in the morning of Sunday, April 7 after a long decline with dementia.Barbara was Carson and Helen Bryson's Valentine's Day baby born in Sylva in 1945. She is survived by her son, Brad Moses; her daughter-in-law, Danell Moses; and her four grandchildren who all called...
Steven Andrew Hooper
Apr 12, 2024
Steven Andrew Hooper came into this world on August 10 th , 1969, a few weeks after astronauts landed on the moon and five days before Woodstock began. His mom was in the middle of canning season, working on her homemade soup, when he decided he was ready to make his grand entrance. Steven left us on April 12 th...
Kathy Barnes Webb
Apr 14, 2024
Kathy Barnes Webb, 72, of Sylva, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday April 14, 2024.Born in Tuckasegee, Kathy was the daughter of the late Henry Hampton Barnes and Christine Franklin Barnes. Kathy retired from WalMart and especially enjoyed bird watching, sewing and working in her flowers. Kathy loved the Lord and was a member of Tilley Creek...
Robert Coleman Blanton
Apr 12, 2024
Reverend Robert Blanton went to his heavenly home on Friday, April 12, 2024. Robert Coleman Blanton was born to Julia Ann Cope Blanton and Thomas Posey Blanton at the bottom of Ochre Hill in Sylva, NC on October 9, 1932. He was the oldest of five children.After graduating from Sylva High School in 1951, Robert enlisted in the US Army....
Jane Morrison
Apr 6, 2024
Jane Morrison 83 of Sylva passed away on Saturday April 6, 2024. Jane was born in Glasgow, Scotland on February 10, 1941 to the late James Ritchie and Rose Hopkins. She attended the Royal Conservatory St. Theresa Catholic School in Glasgow. She was a homemaker and seamstress.Jane is survived by her husband, Jan, and her three children; Theresa Ann, Jahn...
Lon Farmer
Apr 4, 2024
Lon Farmer, 87, of Sylva died Thursday, April 4, 2024, after a brief hospitalization. He was a loving and devoted husband to his wife Annie Henry Farmer who preceded him in death. Despite having no children of his own, Lon had a very big heart and claimed all children as his own.He was born to Delos and Myrtle Massingale Farmer...
Betty Smith Powell
Apr 3, 2024
Betty S. PowellSylva - Betty Smith Powell, 87, passed away on Wednesday, April 3, 2024 at Skyland Care Center.A native of Jackson County, she was a daughter of the late Alfred and Gracia Queen Smith. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Doyle Powell; a daughter and son-in-law, Tina and Benny Henry; and several...
Britta Lee Cope
Apr 2, 2024
Britta Lee Cope, 81, of Tuckasegee, passed away Tuesday April 2, 2024 after a period of declining health. A native of Jackson County she was the daughter of the late Virgil and Hulda Ashe.She loved flowers, working in her garden, spending time with her family and friends and cooking Sunday dinner for everybody.In addition to her parents she was also...
Nancy Leming Farmer
Apr 2, 2024
Nancy Leming Farmer, 82, joined her loved ones Tuesday, April 2, 2024, after a short period of declining health at Skyland Care Center of Sylva.A resident of the Rolling Green Community of Sylva, she was born in Haywood County, the youngest of 10 children, to Rufus and Mabel Leming. She had resided in Jackson County since 1964. Nancy retired from...
Stephen Dwight Barron
Mar 30, 2024
Stephen Dwight BarronWhittier - Stephen Dwight Barron, 40, was promoted to Glory on March 30, 2024.Stephen was born on February 24, 1984, in Orlando, Florida to Dwight & Beth Barron. Stephen lived with his parents in North Carolina and thoroughly enjoyed living in the beautiful Smoky Mountains after moving from Florida in 2016. He was a member of Redeemer Church...
Mary Parris Barker
Mar 30, 2024
Mary P. BarkerSylva - Mary Elizabeth Parris Barker, 74, passed away on Saturday, March 30, 2024 at Haywood Regional Medical Center.Mary was an only child of the late Albert Jackson and Della Wykle Parris. She lived most of her life in Jackson County. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 26 years ,Doyle...
Mitzie Gay Bowers
Mar 28, 2024
Mitzie Gay Bowers, age 63, of Whittier, NC, passed away on Thursday, March 28th, 2024. She was born on Thursday, June 23rd, 1960 in Swain County, North Carolina.Mitzie is survived by her loving son Alec Bowers; sister Polly Meek (Thomas); brothers Paul Bowers (Michelle) and James Bowers. She was preceded in death by her parents Floyd and Reva Kinsland Bowers,...
Donald Smith Raby
Mar 29, 2024
Donald Smith Raby, 88, of Whittier, went home to be with the Lord Friday evening March 29, 2024 after a period of declining health. A native and a lifelong resident of Jackson County, he was the son of the late Ted and Evelyn Raby.Donald retired from the housekeeping department at the Holiday Inn. He faithfully attended Hyatts Chapel Baptist Church...
Doralee Smith Blanton
Mar 28, 2024
Doralee Smith Blanton entered eternal rest on March 28, 2024. Born in Waynesville, NC, on August 12, 1941, she was the daughter of the late Oliver and Dorcas Toy Smith. Doralee overcame early life challenges, but her courage enabled her spirit to soar with purpose and achievement. Married for 63 years to her loving husband and soulmate, Ray Blanton, her life...
Alfred Leonard Dyson III
Mar 30, 2024
Alfred Leonard Dyson III, 70, of Sylva, NC, passed away on Saturday, March 30, 2024. He was born on Tuesday, May 12th, 1953 to his late parents.Alfred was a beloved husband to Michelle Barrett Dyson and a devoted father to his daughters Andrea Chaplin (Joseph) and Danielle Dyson. He was a proud grandfather to Tripp Chaplin and Blair Chaplin. He...
Carol Mitchell Burns
Mar 29, 2024
Carol Mitchell Burns, age 72, of Cullowhee, NC, passed away on Friday, March 29th, 2024. He was born on September 7th, 1951, in Swain County, North Carolina.Mitch will be deeply missed by all who knew him.Visitation will be held at Appalachian Funeral Services in Sylva, NC on Thursday, April 4th, 2024, from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm, followed by a...
Ruth Norman
Mar 28, 2024
Ruth Hall Norman passed away March 28, 2024, after a long period of declining health.A native and lifelong resident of Jackson County, she was the daughter of the late Ralph Dexter Hall and Vinnie Cagle Hall. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 41 years, Ray Norman, and siblings: Jim Cagle, Rose Ashe,...
Fred "Pete" Mills
Mar 28, 2024
Fred “Pete” Mills Fred “Pete” Mills, a native and lifelong resident of Jackson County passed away Thursday, March 28, 2024. Pete was the son of the late Fred and Lucy Mills of Sylva N.C. Pete was an avid trout fisherman, gardener and small engine repairman and outdoorsman. In the early morning hours, he could be found gathering the days produce from his...
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