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Robert Lee Lanning
Jun 12, 2024
Robert Lee Lanning 74 of Haywood County passed away on Wednesday June 12, 2024. He lived most of his life in Cullowhee. Robert was born in Buncombe County on December 5, 1949 to Carl Lee Lanning and Macney Jane Maynor.
Robert is survived by his son, Shannon Lanning; daughter, Deborah Lanning; four grandchildren; and many great grandchildren. Several nieces also survive.
In...
Robert Gordon Hooper
May 25, 2024
Robert Gordon Hooper passed away on May 25, 2024. He was retired and living in Houston, Texas at the time of his death.
Gordon is survived by his wife of 64 years, Sue Hooper (nee Shuler); his children, Pamela King (Rodney) and David Hooper (Coryn); his grandchildren, Jordan King (Stevey), Bethany King, Grant Hooper (Kate), Kyle Hooper and Alyssa Hooper; and...
James Harold Jamison
Jun 9, 2024
James Harold Jamison, 84, of Sylva NC, passed away peacefully, on Sunday, June 9, 2024, after a periodof declining health.Harold was a native of Jackson County, born March 10, 1940, to the Rev. Ernest W. Jamison, Sr. andAltha Beasley Jamison. He lived his entire life in Sylva, NC, marrying the love of his life, Elizabeth“Libby”Jamison, August 3, 1963, and they...
Sebastian Edward Hornbuckle
Jun 8, 2024
Sebastian Edward Hornbuckle, 19, of Sylva, NC, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, June 8th, 2024.Born on March 20th, 2005, in Jackson County, NC, Sebastian was the cherished son of Dawn Melton and George Hornbuckle. He leaves behind his parents Dawn and George Hornbuckle, grandmother Ruby Melton, sister Sumer Hornbuckle, aunt Na (James), cousins Heather and Ava, best friend Dylan Rogers,...
Martha Jackson White
Jun 10, 2024
Martha Ann Jackson White passed away peacefully at home on June 9, 2024, surrounded by loved ones."Marty" was born and raised in Winchester, Massachusetts. She was educated in the local schools and graduated from Colby College, Waterville, Maine. She did graduate work at Boston University School of Music and was a public school music supervisor in several Maine schools. Following...
Lucinda Lee Babb
Jun 3, 2024
Lucinda Lee Haney Babb “Cindi” passed away on Monday June 3, 2024. She was 54 years young.Cindi was born in Sylva, NC on April 16, 1970. She was the daughter of Gary Dexter Haney Sr and the late Minnie Lee Haney. She is survived by her three Children, David Rutherford (Ashley), Emily Rutherford and Johnathan Rutherford. She is also survived...
James Keith Nations
Jun 3, 2024
James “Keith” Nations of the Barkers Creek Community went home to be with his Lord & Savior on June 3rd, 2024. He was born in Sylva, North Carolina on December 22nd, 1966, to Fred and Judy Nations. He was a faithful and devoted member of Rockdale Baptist Church. Keith pursued his career in the logging industry and later established Nantahala...
John Luther Bell, Jr.
May 21, 2024
John Luther Bell, Jr, age 90, died May 21, 2024 after a brief illness. He was born in New Smyrna Beach, Florida and later moved to Hamlet, NC where he met his beloved wife of 60 years Dorothy Preslar Bell (deceased). John served in the US Army 1954-57 and was stationed in Germany. He earned graduate degrees in history from...
Bartolo Disciplina Garcia
May 25, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Bartolo (Tochi) Disciplina Garcia, who was born on August 24, 1976, and passed away on May 25, 2024. Bartolo lived in Asheville and Sylva, NC, United States. He was the beloved son of Filogonio Disciplina and Isidora Garcia and a loving brother to his sisters Magdalena, Cristina, Olga, Marisol,...
Michael Robert Sheets
May 23, 2024
Michael Robert Sheets, 84 of Balsam, NC, passed away peacefully Thursday, May 23, 2024. Mike was born on January 3, 1940, in Jacksonville, FL, to the late Paul Grimes and Charlotte Pauline Denke Sheets. Mike lived most of his life in Daytona Beach, FL, before moving to his beloved mountain home in Balsam, NC. Mike and his “Child Bride” Susan...
Rita Adrienne Goffinet
May 21, 2024
Rita Goffinet, age 95 of Sylva, NC, passed away Tuesday, May 21, 2024, in Bryson City, NC. She was the daughter of the late Fernand and Fedora (Garant) Goffinet of Fall River, MA.
She is survived by her niece Karen (Ellis) Lambert and her daughters Elizabeth, Meghan, and Jillian Lambert all of Cumberland RI, her nephew Fredrick (Teddy) Ellis of Attleboro, sister-in-law Cecile...
Peggy Painter Revis
May 22, 2024
Peggy Painter Revis, age 92 of Sylva, passed away May 22, 2024. She was born June 3, 1931, in Jackson County to the late George and Marie Painter.Peggy was preceded in death by her husband Kenneth Revis, her sister Polly Painter, and son in law Robert Lee.Peggy is survived by her two children, Clay (Ola “Sandy”) Revis, of Decatur AL...
Karen Martell
Dec 17, 2023
Karen Kupfer Martell, age 73, of Sapphire, North Carolina, passed away on December 17, 2023. She was born on April 4, 1950, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Karen was a beloved wife to Steve Martell, a loving mother to her children Bryan (Jonette) McQuide, Andrew (Joanna) McQuide and Lindsay (Joseph) Tristine, an adoring grandmother to Maxwell McQuide, Michalene McQuide, Daniel Tristine, Siena...
Rev. Carl Adams
May 22, 2024
Rev. Carl Adams 87 of Locust Creek, Sylva passed away peacefully at his home Wednesday May 22, 2024. He was born in Tuckasegee, June 11,1936, to the late Will and Ercie Brown Adams.Carl was a veteran of the US Navy and the Merchant Marines. He retired from Dayco and enjoyed a long healthy retirement. Carl was an ordained Baptist minister...
Barbara Brown Long
May 19, 2024
Barbara Brown Long, 77 of Sylva, NC transitioned to her heavenly home on May19th, 2024. Barbara was a native of Jackson County, NC and lived a large sumof her adult life in Columbia, SC. She was born in Sylva on August 16, 1946 toher parents Kenneth and Ethel H. Brown.Barbara had two daughters, Melanie Hodgin of Sylva and Karoline Schiller...
Kevin Philip Gardner
May 13, 2024
“Dave Mathews Band is the best band of all time! Talk me out of it.” ~KG
Kevin Philip Gardner, of Sylva, NC, died on May 13, 2024 at the age of 38, from a medical complication. Our gentle giant with a kind spirit, thoughtful heart and brilliant sense of humor will be missed dearly.
Many people will remember Kevin’s quiet, laid back...
Christine C. Toineeta
May 13, 2024
Christine C. ToineetaCherokee - Christine Cucumber Toineeta, 77, passed away on Tuesday, May 13, 2024 at Mountain View Manor.Christine was born in Jackson County and a daughter of the late David and Rachel Queen Cucumber. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 47 years, Albert Toineeta; one daughter, Sherry Toineeta; and three siblings....
Minnie Lee Haney
May 12, 2024
Minnie L. HaneyOur mother, Minnie Lee Mathis Haney passed away on Sunday, May 12, 2024. She was 77 years young. Minnie is survived by her husband of 58 years, Gary Dexter Haney Sr. She is also survived by her 6 children: Melissa Henry (husband, Michael); Margaret Ramey (husband, Mark), Lucinda Haney; Gary Haney Jr (wife, Susan); Adam Conner and Jacobe...
Alice Virginia Mathews
May 4, 2024
Clyde, North Carolina – Our beautiful mother, Alice Virginia Mathews died at Mission Hospital in Asheville, NC, on May 4, 2024. She was 90 years young.
Alice is survived by daughters, Rhonda Johnson, Rita Fritz (husband, Gary Fritz); Stepchildren, Adrianne Ruege (husband, David Ruege), Anita Logan (husband Pete); David Mathews (wife, Barbara) and Mack Mathews (wife, Debbie); daughter-in-law Lashane Mathews; Included...
Diane Lee Dodge
May 8, 2024
Diane Lee Dodge, age 73, of Paterson, New Jersey, passed away on Wednesday, May 8th, 2024. She was born on Monday, December 11th, 1950, in Paterson, New Jersey to the late Henry Walter Dodge and Alice Stewart.Diane is survived by her children Salvatore Frontauria (Donya), Dawn Frontauria, Samantha Frontauria, Robert Dodge, and Karen Fontan, her sister Marilyn Schmidt, her brother...
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