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Helen Forest Kirk
Aug 19, 2015
. In the wee hours of August 19, 2015, Helen rallied a smile in the end then slipped away peacefully, after a brief illness with beloved family members surrounding her at Harris Regional Hospital in Sylva, NC. Helen was 91 years old. Helen Kirk was born in Springfield, Missouri on January 26, 1924. She was the third of five girls,...
Billy Wayne Chandler
Aug 19, 2015
Billy Wayne Chandler, age 78, of Sylva died Wednesday, August 19, 2015 at Harris Regional Hospital. Mr. Chandler was born July 14, 1937 in Donalsonville, GA. He is the son of the late Addie V. and the late Clara (Hems) Chandler. In addition to his parents he was predeceased by a daughter, Clara Marie Weisz; brothers, Allen, Curtis, A. C.,...
Mary Rose Bryson
Aug 16, 2015
Mary Rose Bryson, age 79, of Whittier passed away Sunday August 16, 2015 at her residence. She is the daughter of the late Tolvin and Susie Birdell Ward. She is survived ex-spouse and best friend Herman Jones. She is survived by four daughters Teresa Bryson of Whittier, NC, Pamela Bryson of Scotts Creek, Tabitha Bryson of Scotts Creek, and Carol...
Lonella Lorenne Wike
Aug 15, 2015
Lonella Lorenne Wike, age 94, of Cullowhee died Saturday, August 15, 2015 at her home. Lonella was born June 12, 1921 in Easley, SC. She is the daughter of the late Conan and the late Eliza (Owens) Hooper. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Richard Hayes Wike; two brothers, Tilman Hooper and Wallace Hooper; and...
Pamela Lea Martin
Aug 14, 2015
Pamela Lea Schafer Martin, 47, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 14th, 2015, in Asheville, NC at Solace hospice facility. Born June 24th, 1968 in Honolulu, Hawaii, and adopted at 3mos old by Raymond Joseph Schafer & Faye Turner Schafer (both US Air Force, retired), Pamela had a vitality and zest for life that carried her through many challenges, and...
Jennifer Leigh Sellers
Aug 12, 2015
Jenny Sellers was a people person and organizer from day one. Her Mom, Pat Fassold, talked about how she would organize play time with the visiting neighbor children when she was less than 7 years old. She was also a bit of a miracle child since her mom was not expected to be able to carry a child. But nevertheless...
Mary Sue Allison
Aug 10, 2015
Mary Sue Allison, 70, of Sylva, went home to be with her Lord, Monday, August 10, 2015. A native and lifelong resident of Jackson County she is the daughter of the late James and Mary Lambert. Mary enjoyed reading and playing with her grandchildren and was always on the go. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in...
John Logan King
Aug 7, 2015
John Logan King, Jr., 86, of Cullowhee passed away Friday morning August 7, 2015 Appalachian Funeral Services will announce any arrangements as soon as they become available . .
Blaine Edwin Pressley
Aug 6, 2015
Blaine Edwin Pressley, age 74, of Sylva passed away Thursday, August 6, 2015 at a local hospital. A graveside service will be held Sunday, August 9th, 2015 at Fairview Memorial Gardens in Sylva, NC with Rev. Terry Taylor officiating. The family will receive friends from 2:00 – 3:00 pm. Following the visitation the family and friends will go to Fairview...
Thomas Joseph Krizek
Aug 5, 2015
Dr. Thomas Joseph Krizek of Whittier, NC died on August 5th after his struggle with cancer. He was the most faithful of Catholics, belonging to Our Lady of Guadalupe Church in Cherokee, a part of St Joseph's Parish of Bryson City. Trained in Jesuit schools in Milwaukee, WI he followed the Jesuit admonition, daring to "follow the question where it...
Scotty Bruce Chastain
Aug 4, 2015
Scotty Bruce Chastain, 67, of Sylva passed away Tuesday, August 4, 2015. A U.S. Army Veteran who served in Viet Nam, he was a native of Gaston County, and was the son of the late Warren and Aileen Chastain. He was a simple, honest man who loved God and his family. He was loved and admired by countless people for...
Lorena Gregory
Aug 4, 2015
Lorena Messer Gregory, 93 of East Cope Creek Community passed away on Tuesday, August 4, 2015 at Skyland Care Center in Sylva. She was the last surviving member of the Charlie and Hannah Messer family. Mrs. Gregory was a native of Jackson County having lived there all of her life. She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry Gregory....
Daniel Glenn Fisher Jr.
Aug 1, 2015
Daniel Glenn Fisher Jr., age 49, of Sylva passed peacefully at home with family by his side Saturday, August 1st, 2015. He is son of Danny and Joyce Deitz Fisher Sr. of Fisher Creek Community. He is the grandson of the late Lloyd and Regenia Fisher of Fisher Creek Community and the late Jerry and Faye Deitz of Savannah Community....
Paul Kilpatrick
Jul 31, 2015
Paul Kilpatrick, 95, of Sylva, passed away Friday July 31, 2015. A native of Cherokee County, longtime resident of Jackson County and most recently a resident of Haywood County was a career military serviceman who at the time of his passing was the oldest veteran in Haywood County. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date and announced...
Belvia Lucille Shuler
Jul 29, 2015
Belvia W. Shuler, 74, of Sylva, passed away Wednesday July 29, 2015. Born in Clayton, Georgia January 12, 1941, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Stella Woods. She was preceded in death by her husband Furman Shuler. She loved quilting, cooking and spending time with her family. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in...
Frances O'telia Penland
Jul 27, 2015
Frances Potts Penland, age 87 of Sylva, NC passed away Monday July 27, 2015. She is the daughter of the late Hubert and Minnie Potts. She was preceded in death by her husband Ernest Penland who passed away in 2003. She was an active member of the Woman's Missionary Society. She enjoyed spending time with her family and her dog...
Mary Louretta Sluder
Jul 25, 2015
Louretta Ensley Sluder, 94, of Sylva, passed away Saturday July 25, 2015. A native and lifelong resident of Jackson County, she was the daughter of the late Erastus and Rebecca Ensley. She enjoyed making biscuits at the Jarrett House, loved gardening and spending time with her family and was an avid Duke fan. In addition to her parents she was...
Lester Sorrells
Jul 23, 2015
Lester Sorrells, 75, of Walnut Cove, NC, formerly of Sylva, passed away Thursday July 23, 2015. A native of Jackson County, he was the son of the late William and Lozie Cobb Sorrells. He loved woodworking, gardening, selling produce and most of all, spending time with his family. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his...
Charlotte Cope
Jul 14, 2015
Charlotte Cope, age 86, of Sylva died Tuesday, July 14, 2015 at Morning Star Assisted Living Center. A lifelong resident of Jackson County, Charlotte was born April 12, 1929. She is the daughter of the late Mack and the late Dolly (Johnson) Franks. In addition to her parents, she was proceeded in death by her husband, Claude Cope; and two...
Mildred Josephine Brooks
Jul 5, 2015
Mildred Sutton Brooks, 95, of Barkers Creek, passed away Sunday July 5, 2015 at Skyland Care Center after a long period of declining health. She was a homemaker and retired teacher's aide. She was the last surviving charter member of Rockdale Baptist Church. She was the daughter of the late Lonza and Melissa Sutton and was also preceded in death...
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