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Harford Earle Knowles
Jan 12, 2016
Harford Earle Knowles, age 92, of Sylva died Tuesday, January 12, 2016 in Sylva, NC. He is the son of the late John and the late Gertrude (Plass) Knowles. Harford loved gardening, woodworking, and landscaping. In addition to his parents, Harford was preceded in death by his loving wife of 59 years, Audrey Marion (Clamp) Knowles, and four brothers, Bryant,...
Mary Elizabeth Stacey
Jan 12, 2016
Mary Elizabeth "Libby" Stacey ", 67, of Whittier, went home to be with her Lord, Tuesday evening January 12, 2016. A native of Haywood County she was the daughter of the late Carl and Eva Stacey. Libby loved gardening and walking down by the river. She was a very loving and giving person who loved all her babies. In addition...
Frank Charles Langford
Jan 9, 2016
Frank Charles Langford, 64, of Waynesville, passed away Saturday January 9, 2016. A native of Florida he was the son of the late Charles and Frances Langford. He was a U.S. Army Veteran and was stationed in Brussels, Belgium. He enjoyed walking, reading and watching western movies. In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by his...
Norma Mae Brown
Jan 8, 2016
Norma Mae Brown, age 84, of Sylva died Friday, January 8, 2016 at her home. Mrs. Brown was born July 9, 1931. She is the daughter of the late Verlin O. and the late Laura Rebecca (Cloer) Buchanan. In addition to her parents and her husband, Wroe Haney Brown; she was predeceased by sisters, Genette Morrow, Gladys Rhinehart and Myrtle...
Virgilene Olga Wilson
Jan 8, 2016
Virgilene Olga Moore Wilson, 82, of Glenville, died Friday January 8, 2016 at Highland Cashiers Hospital in Highlands, NC. Mrs. Wilson was born February 2, 1933 in Jackson County. She is the daughter of the late Vascar Harrison and the late Maxine Victoria (Bryans) Moore. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Ray Wilson; a sister,...
Lorinda Opalee Casey
Jan 8, 2016
Lorinda O. Casey, 74, of Cullowhee, went home to be with her Lord the evening of Friday January 8, 2016 at Morning Star Assisted Living Facility. Born in Cullowhee, N.C. to the late Estes and Derosette Casey, she was one of ten siblings. Lorinda was employed at Western Carolina University as a custodian before retiring in 2006. Known for her...
Thomas Eugene McConnell
Jan 6, 2016
Thomas Eugene McConnell, age 70, of Sylva died Wednesday, January 6, 2016 at Macon Valley Nursing /Rehab of Franklin , NC. Thomas was born March 27, 1945 in Jackson County, NC. He is the son of the late Fred Milton and the late Ila (Hoxit) McConnell. He was proud to have served in the Army during the Vietnam War. He...
Julia Mae Nations
Jan 6, 2016
Judy M. Nations, 67, of Whittier, went home to be with her Lord Wednesday January 6, 2015. A native and lifelong resident of Jackson County she was the daughter of the late Adam McMahan and Leona Cabe McMahan of Sylva. She was a member of New Savannah Baptist Church and was a beautician for many years in Jackson County. Judy...
Debra Jane Watson
Jan 4, 2016
Debra Jane Watson, age 60, of Sylva lost a three year battle with cancer on Monday, January 4, 2016 at Homestead Hospice of Clyde, NC. A lifelong resident of Jackson County, Debra was born December 28, 1955. She is the daughter of Arnold Edwin and Arilla (McMahan) Jones. She was predeceased by a son, Travis Dale Watson. Debra worked as...
Andrea Rae Moss
Jan 2, 2016
Andrea Rae Moss, 37, of Cullowhee, went home to be with her Lord, Saturday January 2, 2016 at her residence. Born in Dallas, Texas, she had been a resident of Jackson County for over 20 years. Andrea had earned a business degree with honors from Southwestern Community College and was currently enrolled to obtain another degree in accounting. She loved...
Delores M Frank
Dec 31, 2015
Delores M. Frank, age 89, of Sylva died on Thursday, December 31, 2015 at Harris Regional Hospital of. Mrs. Frank was born September 6, 1926 in Arlington Heights, IL. She is the daughter of the late Emil and the late Mary (Buick) Keslinke. She was employed by as an accountant. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 am on...
Tammy Kay Hall
Dec 28, 2015
Tammy Kay Hall, age 38, of Sylva died Monday, December 28, 2015 at her home. A lifelong resident of Jackson County, Tammy was born November 7, 1977. She is the daughter of Bobby Webb and Sue Conard Arledge She married Charles David Hall. She was employed by Mark's Pharmacy as a Pharmacy Tech. She was a member of the True...
Roy Daniel Cable
Dec 25, 2015
Rev. Roy Daniel Cable, 76, left this world on December 25, 2015. A native of Haywood County, NC, he was the son of George Patterson and Elva Crisp Cable. He gave his life to pastoring churches in NC and GA and spreading the love of Christ. He studied at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and Fruitland Bible Baptist College. He was...
Joe Louis McDowell
Dec 24, 2015
Joe Louis McDowell, age 79, of Sylva passed away Thursday, December 24, 2015. Joe was born May 19, 1936 in Sylva. He is the son of the late Weldon and the late Genetrice (McDowell) Howell. Joe enjoyed fishing, and spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He is survived by one brother, Kermit McDowell; One son, Walter McDowell; One...
David William Hoyle
Dec 22, 2015
Rev.David William Hoyle, 71, of Cullowhee, went home to be with his Lord Tuesday December 22, 2015. A native of Jackson County, he was the son of the late Glenn and Edith Watson Hoyle. He enjoyed fishing, gardening and playing with his grandchildren. He was a member of Unity Baptist Church and was a Baptist Preacher who pastored several Churches...
Kathryn Ann Roberts
Dec 20, 2015
Kathryn Ann Roberts, 71, of Cullowhee, NC died unexpectedly on December 20, 2015. "Kitty" Roberts, daughter of Ray Gene and Catherine Arnett, suffered a massive stroke at her home and passed away hours later at Mission Health Hospital in Asheville, NC. Kitty was born in Palestine, TX on May 22, 1944 and spent the majority of her working years at...
Robert Owen Phillips
Dec 15, 2015
Robert Philliips age, 75 of Stone Mountain, GA passed away Tuesday, December 15, 2015. Born in Taft, CA to the late John and Lwellyn Phillips. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Linda Phillips. Robert was a veteran of the United States Air Force serving during the Vietnam War. He had a passion for fishing and also loved...
William Tobias Howze
Dec 12, 2015
William Tobias Howze, age 86, of Sylva passed away Saturday, December 12, 2015 at Skyland Care Center. He is the son of the late Harry Paul Howze and the late Ruby Lee Knowles. He loved woodworking, making furniture, and riding motorcycles. He was also very active in the VFW and was a member of New Savannah Baptist Church. He was...
Fred Norman
Dec 12, 2015
Fred Norman, Jr., 85, of Sylva, passed away Saturday morning December 12, 2015. A native of Jackson County he was the son of the late Fred Sr. and Ethel Frady Norman. He is survived by several nieces and nephews. Graveside rites will be announced at a later date . .
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