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Steve "Patch" Ensley
Jan 18, 2025
Steven Anthony “Patch” Ensley, Sylva NC, passed away on January 18, 2025, doing one of the things he loved the most in life, helping others. An amazing husband, son, brother and friend, Patch had a passion for always lending a helping hand to those in need. Patch never met a stranger and helped countless motorcycle enthusiasts with their repairs at...
Stacey Wayne Trantham
Jan 17, 2025
Stacey W. Trantham, a loving father, son and brother passed away on January 17, 2025 after a period of declining health. Stacey will be forever remembered by those who knew him for his love of wrestling and video games.
Stacey is survived by the light of his life, his son, Tristan Trantham. Stacey is also survived by his mother Arlene Trantham,...
Rosetta "Sammie" Carter Gates
Dec 11, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Rosetta Carter Gates, a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend. Rosetta departed this world on December 11th, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of love, kindness, and dedication.
Rosetta was a cherished member of her entire community, known for her deep love of nature and her unwavering devotion to her family and...
Christy Lynn Clayton
Jan 13, 2025
It is with heavy hearts, but thankful souls that we announce the passing of Christy Clayton, a beloved daughter, wife, mother, and best friend. Her life was a testament to love, adventure, and immense compassion. Christy departed this world peacefully on Monday January 13th, leaving behind a treasure trove of memories that will forever warm the hearts of those who...
Dorothea Alfreda Siler
Jan 12, 2025
Dorothea Alfreda ‘Freda’ Siler, 69, of Cullowhee, N.C. passed away on Jan. 12, 2025 at Haywood Regional Medical Center.
She was born on Feb. 15, 1955, to the late Charles Henry Allen and Mae Louise Allen.
Freda was a graduate of Cullowhee High School, class of ‘1973.’ She went on to further her education earning an Associate’s degree in Business Administration from...
Margie Lee Arrowood
Jan 9, 2025
Margie Lee Arrowood age 76 of Sylva, NC passed away January 9, 2025 at Mission Hospital in Asheville, NC.
Margie was born in Cullowhee, NC to Bessie Bennett on May 28, 1948.
In addition to her mother who passed away August 12, 2024. She was preceded by her husband Edgar Arrowood and son Harold Dale Arrowood. She was also preceded by an...
Charles Michael Foti
Jan 11, 2025
Charles "Charlie" Michael Foti 75, passed away early Saturday morning, January 11, 2025, at Harris Regional Hospital. He was born on February 19, 1949, to Lucille Davis Foti and John Foti. He made his home with his late Aunt and Uncle, Peggy and Schyler Davis in Mountain Home, NC. Charles was a graduate of West Henderson High School. He graduated...
Julia Farmer Lindsey
Jan 9, 2025
JULIA EASON FARMER-LINDSEY
ROCKY MOUNT – Julia Eason Farmer-Lindsey, age 82, was set free from the chains of cancer and was delivered into the loving arms of Jesus on Thursday, January 9, 2025. Julia was born on April 14, 1942, she was the daughter of the late John Stephen Eason, Sr. and Prudy Magnolia Peace Eason. She was also preceded in...
Yvonne Rose B. McDowell
Jan 11, 2025
YVONNE (YONNIE) ROSE McDowell, 87, of Sylva, passed away on Saturday, January 11, 2025.
A native and a lifelong resident of Jackson County she was born on February 11, 1934 and she was the daughter of the late Odell and Grace Bryson. Yvonne was a lifelong member of Liberty Baptist Church, where she served as Head Usher, Choir Member from her...
Charles Ted Hillon
Jan 11, 2025
Charles Ted Hillon of Cullowhee was born in Charlotte on the 16th of November 1935 to Ted and Lizzie Mae Hillon. He graduated from Belmont Abbey College in 1956, then worked for the US Commerce Department and attended Georgetown University before being drafted into the US Army. After completing his service in Okinawa, he returned home to Charlotte, married Naomi...
Linda Parris Gunter
Jan 10, 2025
Linda Parris Gunter went home to be with the Lord on January 10th 2025 after an extended illness. Linda was a lifelong resident of Jackson County, she was born on July 22nd 1947 and was the daughter of the late Earl Parris and Rosa Mae Sellers.
Linda was a loving, kind and sweet person who cared for everyone. Everyone who knew...
Ruth Ann Putman
Jan 7, 2025
Ruth Ann Putman Coward, of Cullowhee, NC, went home to be with her lord and Savior on the morning of January 06, 2025, at Haywood Regional Hospital NC. Ruth was born on February 11, 1958, in Jackson County NC. Ruth showed to many that she was strong in her faith, she belonged to Sugar Creek Batist Church, Cullowhee, NC. Ruth...
Troy Eugene West
Jan 7, 2025
On January 7, 2025, Troy West went to his heavenly home. Troy was born on April 10, 1941 to the late Clyde and Ada West. He was proceeded in death by three sisters and one brother. Troy was a member of Balsam Baptist Church.
Troy was a man with a heartwarming smile and the gift of making everyone around him laugh....
Edwin "Jerry" Emilous Thompson
Jan 5, 2025
Edwin Thompson never really went by his first name. Known as "Jerry" to anybody within eyesight, he was a man of dreams, conviction, and deep love. He never met a stranger.
On Sunday, January 5th, 2025, he passed away, just a little over a month before his 86th birthday.
Born February 9, 1939 in Sylva, Jerry stayed in Jackson County most of...
Viola Crawford
Jan 5, 2025
Viola Brooks Crawford, 96, passed to her heavenly home on January 5, 2025 after a period of declining health. She was born in the Barkers Creek Community to Charlie Brooks and Lula Cabe Brooks.
Viola, or as her family and friends knew her, Bo, loved to work in her garden and grew vegetables, which she would can, as well as a...
Martha Everlena Ward
Jan 2, 2025
Martha Everlena Coward Ward passed away on the morning of January 2, 2025 with family and friends present at her bedside after a period of declining health. She was born October 7, 1938 to Frank and Mary Coward.
Martha was preceded in death by her parents and her infant twin brother Benjamin Franklin Coward. Martha is survived by her children, Terence...
Jose Luis Yerena Pichardo
Dec 21, 2024
Jose Luis nació el 29 de Julio de 1975 en Guanajuato, México. Sus padres Jose Nicolas Yerena Rico y Domitila Pichardo Frias, sus hermanos, Jose Nicolas Yerena Pichardo, Leonardo Yerena Pichardo, Manuel Yerena Pichardo, Jorge Yerena Pichardo, Juan Yerena Pichardo, Jesus Yerena Pichardo y sus hermanas, Maria Angelica Yerena Pichardo y Josefina Yerena Pichardo, lo comunican a sus amigos y...
Sabra Jean Holder
Dec 28, 2024
Sabra Jean Wiles Holder, 67, of Sylva, NC, passed away after a brief illness on December 28, 2024 at Harris Regional Hospital in Sylva, NC.
Born on August 23, 1957 in Orangeburg, SC. Sabra was the daughter of the late Russell Allen Wiles and Barbara Griffin Wiles Beasley, both of Elloree.
Sabra graduated from Elloree High School.
Sabra is survived by her husband,...
Clyde Hosea Ray III
Dec 22, 2024
Clyde Hosea Ray III, 86, of Sylva, passed away peacefully at home on the morning of December 22, 2024.
Clyde was born in Waynesville, NC on August 30, 1938, to the late Clyde H. Ray, Jr., businessman, and the Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist Caroline Pafford Miller.
Clyde attended Saint John’s Academy in Waynesville prior to graduating from Western Carolina University with a Bachelor...
George Dupuy
Dec 21, 2024
George McVicar Dupuy April 26, 1943 – December 21, 2024
George McVicar Dupuy passed away on December 21, 2024, in Sylva, North Carolina.
George was born on April 26, 1943, in Bronxville, New York, to Jean M. Danielson and Trevor N. Dupuy. He attended the Mount Hermon School and graduated cum laude from the College of William and Mary. He went on...
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