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Benny Ray Henry
Dec 1, 2014
Benny Ray Henry, age 66, of Sylva passed away Monday, December 1, 2014 at a local hospital. A native of Jackson County, he was the son of Louise Henry. He was preceded in death by his wife Tina Powell Henry and his father Pearison Henry. Benny worked for Western Builders for 20 years. He loved to follow the University of...
Verna Elizabeth Blair
Nov 25, 2014
Verna Elizabeth Blair, 92, of Sylva passed away Tuesday, November 25, 2014. Services will be private. . .
Michael Lee Hall
Nov 18, 2014
Michael Lee Hall, age 61, of Sylva, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 18, 2014 at Memorial Campus of Asheville. Michael was born May 16, 1953 in Jackson County. He is the son of the late Hardin William Hall and the late Ruth Massey Hall. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a daughter, Kerry...
Ella Mae Rogers
Nov 17, 2014
Ella Mae Bridges Rogers, age 85, of Cullowhee, died Monday, November 17, 2014 at Med West Harris of Sylva, NC. Ella was born May 23, 1929 in Swain County. She is the daughter of the late Earnest Bridges and the late Emma Powell Mosley. She was predeceased by her parents, her husband, William Rogers, a brother, James Lee Harris, and...
Gary Alen Foss
Nov 16, 2014
Gary Alen Foss, age 67, of Franklin passed away Sunday, November 16, 2014 at his residence. Mr. Foss was born July 21, 1947 in Miami, FL. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, April Foss. He was a veteran of the Unite States Army where he served in Vietnam from 1967-1969. He loved spending time with his family...
Monroe Franks
Nov 16, 2014
Monroe Franks, age 70, of , Bryson City died Sunday, November 16, 2014 at Tsali Care Center in Cherokee, NC. Monroe was born July 17, 1944 in Jackson County. He is the son of the late Cleo and Gracie Webb Franks and was preceded by two brothers James and Bill Franks. He served in the Army National Guard. He was...
Leonard Andrew Hoyle
Nov 11, 2014
Leonard Hoyle age 72 of Sylva, NC went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday November 11, 2014. He was the son of the late Walter and Elenore Hoyle. He was survived by his wife of 49 years Georgia Hoyle. He was a member of Johns-Creek Baptist Church. He loved gospel music along with hunting, fishing and gardening. In...
Frank Eugene Hooper
Nov 10, 2014
Frank Eugene Hooper, 65, of Franklin, passed away Monday, November 10, 2014. Born in Jackson County, he was the son the late Major Madison Hooper and Mattie McMahan Hooper. Frank was a talented hairstylist and an excellent cook. He was a faithful member of Windy Gap Baptist Church, enjoyed going on Mission Trips and was a beloved husband, wonderful father...
Gloria Glee Wilson
Nov 9, 2014
Gloria G. Wilson, 86, of Sylva, passed away Sunday, November 9, 2014. A native of Oregon City, Oregon, she was the daughter of the late James A. and Opalbelle Woods Wilson. Gloria was a teacher and has educated people all over the World. She loved her little dog Happy! She is survived by her brother David A. and his wife...
Robin Dawn Coggins
Nov 7, 2014
Robin Dawn Mauldin Coggins, age 53, of Tuckasegee passed away Friday, November 7, 2014, with the love of her family by her side. Robin was born April 8, 1961 to William Mauldin, of Greenwood, SC and Ronnie Stiwinter of Franklin. She was preceded in death by her brother, Tommy Mauldin and her sister, Mary Alice Mauldin. In addition to her...
Catherine Ann Carpenter
Nov 6, 2014
Catherine Ann Carpenter age 70 of Sylva NC finished her life on earth on Nov 6th 2014 at 12:10 am. She will wait for her children, Crystal Lynn Spino of Sylva NC, Joseph Anthony Spino of Candler NC, and Pamela Jean Spino who resides in France to meet her in God's Kingdom. She is survived by her 3 grandsons, Jarrett...
Joseph F. Bushey
Nov 2, 2014
Joseph F. Bushey, age 78, of Whittier died Sunday, November 2, 2014 at Westcare Harris of Sylva, NC. Mr. Bushey was born May 20, 1936 in Harrisburg , PA. He is the son of the late Joseph F. X. and the late Clara (McCleaf) Bushey. Joseph graduated from Gettysburg High School in 1954 and from Mt. St. Mary's College in...
Barbara Marueen Ashe
Oct 30, 2014
Barbra Ashe, age 54 of Whittier passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on Thursday October 30, 2014. She is the daughter of Pat and Dora Nations. She is survived by her husband of 33 years Terry Ashe and one son Graham Tyler Ashe. She retired from Western Carolina University in 2014. Barbara was a member of Serenity Baptist...
Albert James Smith
Oct 28, 2014
Leicester, NC Albert James Smith age 84, passed away on October 28, 2014 at Care Partner Hospice. A native of Swain County was the son of the late Floyd Smith and Fannie Greene. He was a 1948 graduate of Swain County High School, a Sergeant in the US Army and a Veteran of the Korean War. He was awarded the...
Mamie "Nanny" Ledford
Oct 28, 2014
Mamie "Nanny' Ledford, 79, of Sylva, went home to be with the Lord, Tuesday October 28, 2014 at her residence. A native of Jackson County, she was the daughter of the late Doc and Allie Dills Dean. She loved her flower garden, going to the beach and spending time with her family. In addition to her parents she was preceded...
William Roger Collins
Oct 25, 2014
William Roger Collins, Sr., 81, of Webster, passed away Saturday October 25, 2014. A native of Phenix City, Alabama, he was the son of the late Malcom Dean and Willie Maude Smith Collins. An U.S. Air Force Veteran he served in Korea and North Japan. He retired from the U.S. Information Agency (VOA), and was a member of Sylva United...
Caridad Clavel Armas
Oct 18, 2014
Caridad Clavel Armas, age 71, of Sylva died Saturday, October 18, 2014 at a local nursing home. Caridad was born September 9, 1943 she was married to Ruben Ruiz. A private service will be held at a later date. Appalachian Funeral Services and Crematorium is in charge of arrangements. . .
Leon Alexander Hendricks
Oct 11, 2014
Leon Alexander Hendricks, Sr., 66, of Whittier passed away Saturday, October 11, 2014. He was the son of the late Leon and Ellen Alexander Hendricks. He grew up in the Greenville and Mauldin areas in South Carolina and moved to Jackson County in 1994. He was a Lieutenant Commander (LCDR) and retired from the U.S. Navy, who he proudly served...
Raymond Otto Vance
Oct 7, 2014
Raymond Otto (RO) Vance, Jr., 87, of Sylva passed away Tuesday, October 7, 2014 at Charles George VA Medical Center in Asheville, NC. R O was born April 29, 1927 in Sylva, NC. He is the son of the late Rev. Raymond Otto and the late Sally (Green) Vance Sr. He was preceded in death by six sisters and five...
Bernard Joseph Rock
Oct 5, 2014
Bernard "Rock" J. Rock age 67 of Whittier, NC formally of Savannah, GA passed away at his home on top of his mountain Sunday, October 5, 2014. He was the son of the late John and Leona Verbitsky Rock. He is survived by his loving wife of 29 years, Diane Rock. They moved to the mountains at Barkers Creek in...
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