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Travis Isreal Cook
Mar 31, 2026
Travis Isreal Cook, 47, passed away on March 31,2026. Born March 27, 1979 in Jackson county NC, Travis lived a life marked by his presence, his experiences, and the connections he made with those around him.
He will be remembered for the selfless act of organ donation, he saved three lives. Travis' life, though cut short, was one that touched many....
Patsy Powell Ammons
Apr 1, 2026
Patsy Powell Ammons, 77 of Webster, passed away Wednesday, April 1, 2026. Patsy was born on 04/04/1948 in Jackson County to the late Harvey & Ellen Jones Powell. She enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. First and foremost, she loved the Lord. She also loved cardinals and other birds. Patsy loved working in her garden and collecting...
Brona Stewart
Mar 22, 2026
Brona Middleton Stewart, born on October 26, 1933, in Jackson County, North Carolina, peacefully passed away on March 22, 2026, in Michigan. Brona's life was a testament to love, warmth, and devotion — qualities she poured into her home and family each day.
A true homemaker, Brona took immense pride in managing her household with grace and care. Those fortunate enough...
Douglas "Doug" Lee Southers
Mar 14, 2026
Douglas Lee Southers (“Doug”), born October 2, 1962, passed away on March 14, 2026. He was a devoted father, grandfather, and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.
Doug is survived by his children, David (Brenda), Erica, and Amber (Carl). He was a proud grandfather to Elijah, Trey, Liberty, Abby, Kelsey, Nate, Kaiti, Hayleann, CJ,...
Harry "Mike" Duke
Mar 24, 2026
Harry Michael "Mike" Duke passed away on Tuesday, March 24, 2026.
He was the son of the late Harry and Sarah Sue Norton Duke and the brother to Debbie, Shannon and Dean Duke.
Mike's early years was spent in a residential home for the mentally challenged youth in Kinston, North Carolina. He spent the majority of his life in Jackson County where...
William "Jack" Morrow
Mar 16, 2026
William "Jack" Morrow, 86, of Sylva, passed away unexpectedly at his home on March 16, 2026. He was born on June 3, 1939.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Edith Dun Bradbury and William Scott Morrow and his wife of 43 years, Christine Dorothy Ayles-Morrow.
Jack was born and raised in Weslaco, Texas, graduated from high school and joined the...
Harry L. Moses
Mar 19, 2026
Harry L. Moses age 84, of the Little Savannah Community, Sylva passed away on March 19, 2026 at his home. He was a native and lifelong resident of Jackson County, born July 6, 1941 to the late Bert and Bertie Stewart Moses. He is proceeded in death by siblings Doug Moses, Charles Moses, and Kitty Crowe.
He is survived by his...
Jo Lena Buchanan
Mar 20, 2026
Jo Lena Connor Buchanan, 88, of Candler, NC passed away Friday March 20 at Swannanoa Valley Health and Rehabilitation. She was a daughter of the late Oscar Lee and Eleanor Jane Cooper Connor. She was married for 60 years to her late husband, Wilburn C. Buchanan, Sr.
Jo Lena served as secretary to the CEO of National Geographic Headquarters in Washington,...
Betty Lou Powell
Mar 17, 2026
January 5, 1942 - March 17, 2026
Our beloved Betty Powell passed away on Mar 17, 2026. She was born January 5, 1942 in Detroit Mi to John and Evelyn Gallnitz. Betty is survived by her husband John Powell.
Betty is preceded by two previous husbands, Lyle Maine, and Don Loring as well as sisters, Sally, Jackie, Carol and Mary as well...
Loretta Dillard Smith
Feb 18, 2026
Loretta Dillard Smith, age 77, passed away on Wednesday, February 18th after a brief period of declining health. She was preceded in death by her two husbands, Phillip Edward Dills and Jot Amon Smith; her mother and father, Annie Sue and Harry Dillard; and a brother, Raymond (Ray) Dillard.
Loretta is survived by a nephew, Adam Dillard of Cincinnati, Ohio; two...
Grayson Eberly Walls
Oct 24, 2025
Our son, the brightest star.
Our beautiful son, Grayson Eberly Walls, passed away on October 24, 2025, at the age of 24.
Grayson filled our lives with love, laughter, sweetness, and entertainment. He spread a tremendous amount of love and kindness to everyone he met and to every animal he came across, saving many. Our greatest joy was the compassion he had...
Selma Diane Mathis
Mar 17, 2026
Selma Diane Mathis 68 of Tuckasegee passed away peacefully March 17, 2026 surrounded by family and friends.
Diane was born in Tuckasegee, NC to Pete and Jean Jones. She is survived by her husband of 40 years, Doug Mathis and her children, Kenny Mathis (Brittany) and Karie Mathis; and her two grandchildren Hunter and Jessie Mathis , who brought her great...
Darryl "Rusty" Hambrick
Mar 2, 2026
Darryl "Rusty" Hambrick
Rusty Hambrick went to be with the Lord on March 2, 2026, after a time of declining health.
He was born on June 30, 1961, to his father, Melvin Daryl 'Lefty' Hambrick and mother, Dorris Hambrick and was partly raised by his grandmother, Margie Roberts Hambrick.
He was a surveyor for 30+ years working beside a life-long best friend, Danny...
Ralph "Joel" Johnson
Mar 12, 2026
Ralph Joel Johnson, 71, of Sylva, died peacefully at home March 12, 2026 surrounded by his loving family. He was born January 17, 1955 in Fort Bragg, North Carolina.He was preceded in death by his parents, Anna Lee Haga Johnson and Ralph Duncan Johnson, Jr.. He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Marcia Boyd Johnson, and two daughters...
Carolyn "Susie" Ball Stewart
Mar 10, 2026
Carolyn Ball Stewart—Susie—passed away in her home on March 10, 2026, surrounded by her loving husband and family. She was the devoted daughter of Benjamin Franklin Ball and Merle Flynn Ball.
Susie is survived by her husband Tom Stewart, her best friend and life companion, with whom she shared careers in education and built loving lives together in both Sylva, North...
Lee Roy Long
Mar 11, 2026
Lee Roy Long, 79 of Sylva, passed away on Wednesday, March 11, 2026. Lee was born on May 30, 1946 in Jackson County, to the late Grinnell and Louise Long. Lee enjoyed reading, traveling and spending time with his family. He served Honorably in the Vietnam war in the United States Marines, 1963-1967.
Lee is survived by his wife of 51...
Kellie Ann Bridgeman
Mar 8, 2026
Kellie Ann Bridgeman, born on September 7, 1976, in Haywood County, North Carolina, passed away on March 8, 2026. Kellie's life was defined by her deep love for her family, friends, and the animals she cherished. Kellie's passions included camping, immersing herself in music, embarking on road trips filled with adventure, unleashing her creativity through crafts, and losing herself in...
Brian Kent Moore
Feb 20, 2026
Brian Kent Moore
November 29, 1961- February 20, 2026
Brian Kent Moore went home to be with his Lord and savior on February 20, 2026 at his home in Cashiers, NC.
Burial will be held at Houston National Cemetery on March 31st at 10:50AM, followed by a celebration of life at The Woodlands First- North Campus at 12PM.
Brian was born in Louisville, KY....
Garry E. Beck
Mar 7, 2026
Garry Edward Beck, 64, of Whittier, NC, went to his heavenly home on March 7, 2026, after a period of declining health.
Garry was preceded in death by his wife, Janet Bradley Beck and his parents, Jim and Lorraine Beck.
He retired from Cherokee Mechanical, as an electrician after 40 years of service.
In his earlier years, he enjoyed playing basketball, baseball, softball,...
Debbie Jean Owen
Mar 5, 2026
Debbie Jean Owen, 63, went into the Lords loving arms Thursday, March 5, 2026, with her loving husband of 37 years, Doug Owen, by her side.
She was born and raised in Jackson County. Debbie worked in the medical field for over thirty years; she loved helping people. She also loved growing flowers, gardening and had a green thumb that grew...
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