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Shirley Jean Simpson
Jan 29, 2025
Shirley Parker Simpson, 88 went home to be with her Lord on January 29, 2025 with her family by her side. A native of Jackson County she was born June 30, 1936 to the late David and Frances Parker.
Shirley began her career in her family’s retail clothing business in 1967. In 1982 she started Shirley’s Boutique in the town of...
Shelba Jean Allman
Jan 28, 2025
Shelba Jean Callahan Allman 85 of the Little Savannah community passed away on Tuesday January 28th at the University of Tennessee Medical Center in Knoxville. Jean was born on October 27, 1939 to the late Hodge Horton (H.H.) Callahan and Mary McNeeley Callahan. She had lived in Jackson County all of her life. In addition to her parents, Jean was...
David Norman Nicholson
Jan 25, 2025
Norman Nicholson , 85 of Sylva , N.C. went home to be with the Lord on Jan. 25 ,2025 at Skyland Nursing Home.
He was born on November 18, 1939 in Cullowhee , NC . He was preceded in death by his parents Hobart Nicholson and Mae Middleton Nicholson , brothers Furman, Lyman, Jim, Quinten Nicholson and sisters Bernice Prince ,Louise...
Phyllis Stanley
Jan 24, 2025
Phyllis Stanley passed away peacefully at Wake Forest Baptist Health Center on January 24, 2025, at the age of 75.
Phyllis was born in Sylva, NC on June 4, 1949, and remained there most of her life. She was the daughter of the late Clarence Stanley, and Opal Nations Stanley.
Phyllis decided to return to school once her youngest child was grown....
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...
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