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Delia Brown Stanford
Sep 5, 1934
Delia "DeeDee" Brown Stanford passed away peacefully on Wednesday June 25, 2025 at Mission Hospital after a brief illness.
She was born on September 5, 1934 to the late Jesse Franklin and Guscelia Morgan Brown.
Delia married Carl "Buddy" Stanford in 1954. She was a 1952 graduate of Sylva High School and received her bachelor's degree in education from Western Carolina College...
Michelle Beth Payne
Jun 23, 2025
MICHELLE BETH PAYNE, 51, of Sylva died Monday, June 23, Preceded in death by her grandparents, Lindon and Gail Allen. Surviving are: her mother, Sheila Jamison (Doug Mitchell), and her children, Myles Turpin and Blaine Steely, all of Sylva.
Visitation will be Saturday, June 28, at Rockdale Baptist Church Fellowship Hall from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 pm. Service at 3:00 p.m.
Darlene McAlister Mayhew
Jun 19, 2025
Darlene McAlister Mayhew, age 78 passed away peacefully at home in Franklin, NC on June 19th, 2025. Darlene was born on September 3rd, 1946 to the late Clarence and Margie McConnell McAlister in Iredell, NC. In addition to her loving parents; she is proceeded in death by one brother, Carroll McAlister; sisters; Pat Fox and Shirley Cline.
Darlene is survived by...
William Monroe Lindsey
Jun 9, 2025
Monroe Lindsey (a.k.a. Red Light) age 86 passed away Monday, June 9, 2025. He was born November 24, 1938, in Nash County to William Ernest and Appie Brooks Lindsey.
Monroe retired from NCDOT with 30 years of service. He loved spending time with his family, traveling to the mountains and to the beach, fishing, and old cars.
Monroe was a loving husband,...
Buddie Roosevelt Brooks
Jun 20, 2025
Buddie R. Brooks, 92, passed away on June 20, 2025 at the N.C. State Veterans Home in Salisbury, NC. He was a native of Jackson County and was raised in the Pine Creek Community. His parents were the late Theodore R. Brooks and Lula Green Brooks.
As a teen, Buddie worked with his father on their cabbage farm. He was drafted...
William Knapp Lee Jr.
Jun 19, 2025
William K. “Bill” Lee, Jr, 79, died early in the morning of Thursday, June 19, 2025. Born in New Haven, Connecticut on Jan. 11, 1946, he is survived by son, Alex, and brothers Walter, David and Richard.
After graduating from UNCG he began an award-winning career as a newspaper editor in several cities. Bill, a longtime book lover and dealer, used...
Betty Sue Moore
Jun 20, 2025
Betty Sue Queen Moore, 90, of East LaPorte passed away Friday, June 20, 2025 at her home. She was born Monday, August 27, 1934. She was the last surviving child of eleven born to Rev. Thomas Cleveland Queen and Lessie Shelton Queen of John’s Creek. Betty Sue was a lifelong resident of Jackson County.
She was preceded in death by 3...
Charles Ray Elders
Jun 20, 2025
Charles Ray Elders, 82, of Whittier, North Carolina, went to his heavenly home on Friday, June 20, 2025. Charles was a native of Jackson County and a son of the late Raymond Elders and Louise Elders. He was preceded in death by his brother, Winfred Elders. Charles was the oldest of his 4 siblings.
Charles is survived by his wife of...
Doi Hoa Thai
Jun 16, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Doi Hoa Thai, a husband, father, and friend, who left this world on Monday, June 16th, 2025, at the age of 59.
Doi was a resident of Sylva, North Carolina, where he and his family built a life A craftsman at heart, Doi was well-known for being the go-to handyman,...
Patricia Ann Norman
Jun 17, 2025
Sylva - Patricia Ann Norman, went to her heavenly home on June 17, 2025.
Patricia passed away peacefully in her daughter's loving arms. She was born on July 10, 1951 to the late Allen and Hattalean Norman. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Gary Norman.
Pat was a lifelong native of Jackson County and retired...
Kathleen Yvette McClure
Apr 1, 2025
Kathleen Yvette McClureFebruary 24, 1967- April 1, 2025Yvette passed away unexpectedly due to health complications on April 1, 2025. She is proceeded in death by her parents Swann Mickey McClure and Janice Davis Houston and beloved grandparents. Yvette is survived by two sisters, Marcia McClure and Barbara Roberts. She leaves behind many special friends and beloved rescue dogs.Yvette was raised...
Genevieve (Jeni) Smith
Jun 15, 2025
Genevieve "Jeni" Smith
Sylva - Genevieve "Jeni" Smith, passed away on Sunday, June 15, 2025 at the age of 87.
Jeni was a daughter of the late Eva and Theodore Adams. She was preceded in death by two sisters, Margaret Painter and Phyllis Brooks; and two brothers, Marvin and Bill Adams.
Jeni grew up in Jackson County and graduated Cum Laude from Western...
Rickie Nelson Delk
Jun 13, 2025
Tuckaseegee, Ricky Nelson Delk, 65, passed away on Friday, June 13, 2025.
Ricky was a native of Jackson County and a son of the late Clare Dean Ashe Delk. In addition to his mother he was preceded in death by his grandparents, Virgil and Hulda Ashe; two sisters, Connie and Monica Delk; and a granddaughter, Kaydince Greenman. Rickie was a hard...
Billy Ray Jones
Jun 12, 2025
Billy Ray Jones, 89, of Sylva, North Carolina was called home on June 12th, 2025. Born in Sylva, North Carolina, on March 30th, 1936, he was the son of the late Maudie Wykle and Aude Jones. He was the third oldest of nine brothers.
Billy Ray enjoyed bowling, fishing, drag racing, hunting ginseng, and spending time with his family and friends....
Sheila Walker Shields
Jun 10, 2025
Sheila Shields passed away unexpectedly on June 10th. Sheila was at her home in Cullowhee when she simply lost consciousness and never woke up.
Sheila graduated from Western Carolina University in 1980 with a BS in Psychology and worked as a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor for many years then began a house cleaning service where she was known for her thoroughness and...
Shirley Ann Bauknecht
May 12, 2025
Shirley Ann Bauknecht, 87, passed away peacefully in her Cullowhee home on May 12, 2025. She was born on June 5, 1937, in Philadelphia, PA to the late John and Pearl (Boston) Wright. Shirley was married 56 years to Frederick G. Bauknecht until his passing in 2013. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Virginia Hause.
Shirley raised two...
Peggy Ann Rhymer
Jun 7, 2025
Peggy Ann Rhymer (Carroll, 69, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 7, 2025 after a long battle with cancer.
Born on April 20, 1956 in Yancey County, she settled in McDowell County where she raised her family. She was a caregiver for her mother whom she cherished, Mrs. Alma Ruth Carroll Yule, who preceded her in death. She worked for many...
Lillie Marie Cabe
Jun 4, 2025
Lillie Marie Cabe, 95, of the Greens Creek Community went home to be with the Lord on June 4, 2025. She was the daughter of the late Dewey and Gracie Green.
She loved her family and enjoyed being around friends and family. Before her health declined, she loved working in her garden, flower garden, canning and cooking. She worked for several...
Melba Jean Richards
Jun 5, 2025
Melba Jean Richards, 92, of Cullowhee, went home to be with the Lord on June 5, 2025.
Born in Nashville, Tennessee on February 19, 1933, she later attended Ward-Belmont Preparatory School.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Jennie Porter Hunter and Charles Richard Marshall; her stepfather, Tull Edward Akin; and her daughter, Pamela Dianne Richards.
Melba was a gifted watercolorist and...
Lloyd Ray Green
Jun 4, 2025
Lloyd Ray Green, 71, of Sylva, passed away Wednesday, June 4,2025. He was born in Gaston County, NC, and moved to Sylva at the age of 3. He was the son of Henry Floyd Green and Eva Mae Alexander Green.
Lloyd retired from the North Carolina Forest Service as a County Ranger here in Jackson County. H was also a member...
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