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Arnold Dean Nicholson
Mar 19, 2025
Arnold Dean Nicholson, 77, of the Norton community, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, March 19, 2025. He passed peacefully in his sleep and woke up in the loving arms of God, where his faith became sight.
Born November 28, 1947, he was the son of the late Andrew and Edith (Moses) Nicholson, who...
Connie Marie Nichols
Mar 16, 2025
Connie Marie Nichols, a beloved mother, grandmother, caregiver, and Uno player passed away on March 16th, 2025, at the age of 81. Born in Sayre, Pennsylvania on February 9, 1944, she lived the first chapters of her adult life surrounded by the mountains and rivers of upstate New York. There, she helped raise her family while also nurturing and caring...
Richard A. Hooper
Mar 16, 2025
Sylva - Richard Allen Hooper, 67, passed away on Sunday, March 16, 2025, after a period of declining health, at his residence.
Richard was born in Walhalla, South Carolina to the late Charles Candler and Lois Brown Hooper. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Michael Dean Hooper (also known as Dooner) and Dale Hooper;...
Kirkwood Preston King
Mar 12, 2025
Sylva - Kirkwood Preston King, 74, passed away on Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at his residence.
Per Kirkwood's request, no local services will be held.
Appalachian Funeral Services is in charge of the arrangements.
Charles W. Graham Jr.
Feb 25, 2025
Charles W. Graham, Jr. (Chuck) left this world on Tuesday, February 25, 2025 after an extended illness. He was born on June 1, 1943 and leaves behind family, many friends and a list of students and clients who depended on his abilities to help them improve their lives. As Henry Ford said, “The whole secret of a successful life is...
Jean M. Ensley
Feb 25, 2025
Jean M. Ensley passed away on February 25, 2025, at the age of 96.
We are here today to say goodbye, for now, to Jean Monteith Ensley. Jean was the only child of J. Lawrence and Hattie Whitaker Monteith. She was born and grew up in Sylva. She was valedictorian of her high school class, graduating with the highest average ever...
Elaine H. Brown
Mar 11, 2025
Elaine Holt Brown, 73, of Cullowhee, passed peacefully into the loving arms of her Lord and savior, Jesus Christ on Tuesday, March 11, 2025. She leaves behind a legacy of faith and love for the Lord that has impacted countless lives.
Born on January 11, 1952 in Mooresville, NC, Elaine was the daughter of the late Fred and Kathleen Holt. She...
Ed Hamlet
Feb 24, 2025
Ed Hamlet
Ed Hamlet, 81, of Sylva passed away quietly at home on February 24, 2025.
He was born and raised in Durham, NC, the son of the late Chris and Virginia Hamlet.
Ed served in the US Army in the mid-60s, then returned to Durham and UNC- Chapel Hill where he met his wife, Betsey. He graduated from WCU in 1971. Ed...
Mary Louise Armistead
Mar 3, 2025
Mary Louise Young Armistead entered God's eternal rest on Monday, March 3, 2025. Mary was 97 years old and stretched every moment of life in this world as long as possible.
She was born on February 13, 1928, in Decatur GA and was the daughter of Doley Lloyd Young and Mary Emma Tribble Young. She loved her family and made friends...
Franklin Delano Rigdon
Mar 5, 2025
Franklin Delano Rigdon, 87, passed away on Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at Harris Regional Medical Center.
A native and lifelong resident of Jackson County, born March 6, 1937, he was a son of the late Frank and Lilly Middleton Rigdon. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Peggy Rigdon; a son, Clay...
Patty Lou Herron
Mar 1, 2025
On March 1, 2025, Patty Lou Reagan Herron, age 85, of the Qualla Community peacefully passed away at her home. She was born in the Qualla Community and preceded in death by her parents, Herbert Lee Reagan and Ida Battle Reagan. Also preceding her in death was her loving husband of 45 years, James Therlo Herron and her son, James...
William "Frankie" Smith
Feb 27, 2025
William Franklin Smith, "Frankie" to most everyone who knew and loved him, passed away after having extended health issues.
Frankie previously was a driver of 18-wheelers, a job that he loved. Born in Forsyth County, Frankie has lived the past several years in Sylva.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence Franklin Smith and Mary Pauline Hauser Smith and by...
Birdene Buchanan Owen
Mar 1, 2025
Birdene Buchanan Owen was born in 1937 in Jackson County, North Carolina, and was called to her eternal home on March 1, 2025 at the age of 87. She was the daughter of Bonnie and Raymond Buchanan and a lifelong resident of the county, having been born and raised in the East Fork community. A graduate of Webster High School,...
Peggy Ann Montgomery
Feb 16, 2025
Peggy Ann Montgomery of Miami, Fl age 84 passed away peacefully in Highlands, NC on February 16, 2025 with her daughters at her side. Peggy was survived by daughters Kathleen N Cone (Glenn R Cone) And Shelly M Eastman. 3 grandchildren Catherine Eastman, Jordan Eastman and Whini Eastman. 3 great grandchildren Chloe Chabot, Dallas East and Adalynn Hernandez.2 sisters Dorothy...
Shirley Ann Farmer
Feb 28, 2025
Shirley Farmer 79 of Cullowhee, NC went home to be with the Lord, Friday, February 28, 2025 after an extended illness.
Shirley was born August 6, 1945 in Haywood County. She was the daughter of the late James Carl and Eva Gaddy. She was a Pastor's wife for the Cullowhee Church of God, and owned a Beauty Shop in Cullowhee where...
Gregory Lee Munn
Feb 26, 2025
It is with great sadness that the family of Greg Munn announces his passing on February 26, 2025. He passed away in his sleep, at home, with his wife Stacy at his side. He was married to his bride, Stacy, for 55 years.
Greg had 4 brothers and 3 sisters whom he loved dearly (Erin, Russ, Bill, Raymond, Patty, Holly, and...
Jo Anne Bragg
Feb 25, 2025
Our beloved mother, JoAnne Bragg, a woman of deep faith, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family. Mom was a devoted mother to four children and cherished her numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband of over 50 years and two of her children.
Mom never met a stranger and had a heart full...
Mary Ann Cantrell
Feb 22, 2025
On February 22,2025 Our beloved Mary went to be with the Lord due to her declining health.
She is survived by husband of 37 years Harvey, their 3 children Elizabeth, LeeAnn, and Charles, six grandchildren Allison, David, Sarah, Mahayla, MaryJo and Zadí, and sister Billie Snider. She is preceded in death by her brother Gregory Snider.
A private memorial service will be...
Else Cunningham
Feb 16, 2025
Else Cunningham, aged 78, passed away on February 16, 2025, in Sylva, North Carolina. She was born on May 11, 1946, in Daytona Beach, Florida.Else lived many years in Rockledge, Florida before moving full time to her cabin in the mountains near Sylva, North Carolina. There she found great joy in her gardens, greenhouse and canning what she grew. Else’s...
Roger McRae Bigham
Feb 20, 2025
Roger McRae Bigham died February 20, 2025 at his home in Sylva, NC. He was born in Charlotte, N.C. August 21, 1959, son of Helen Carr Bigham and Richard Franklin Bigham. His formative years were spent in the Steele Creek area of Mecklenburg County. Roger was a graduate of Olympic High School, Class of 1977. For most of his career,...
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