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Alice Kay Walker
Jul 4, 2015
Alice Walker, age 81, of Sylva passed away Saturday, July 4, 2015. A lifelong resident of Jackson County, she is the daughter of the late McKinley Davis and the late Ella Mae Nations Davis. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Frank Walker; a sister, Hilda Wilkes, a brother, Perry Davis, and a baby sister, Ruth...
Mary Josephine McGuire
Jul 4, 2015
Mary Josephine McGuire, 93 of Sylva, passed away Saturday, July 4, 2015 at Mountain Trace Nursing Home. She was born in Detroit, Michigan to the late Lester Earl Baughman and Mary Josephine Minda Baughman. Mary loved her cats. In addition to her parents, Mary was preceded in death by two sisters, Bettie Rogers and Virginia Rogers, two half-brothers, Norman Baughman...
Rev. Ben Lee Cabe
Jul 3, 2015
Rev. Ben Lee Cabe, age 87, of Franklin died Friday, July 3, 2015 at Harris Regional Hospital. A life-long resident of Jackson County, Ben was born May 30, 1928. He is the son of the late Grover and the late Odessa (Deitz) Cabe. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his first wife, Nina Painter Cabe; his granddaughter,...
Wilma Broom Hooper
Jul 1, 2015
Wilma Broom Hooper, 83 of Glenville, passed away Wednesday, July 01, 2015. She is the daughter of the late Ira and Eva Broom. She was preceded in death by her husband Radford Hooper who passed away in 1999. She loved to quilt, garden, can vegetables and crafts. She is survived by three daughters Barbara Jenkins (Henry), Shelia Hooper, Bonnie Hooper...
Lester Erwin Snyder
Jul 1, 2015
Lester "Les" Snyder, 81 of Sylva, passed away peacefully in the arms of his beloved wife of 16 years on Wednesday, July 1, 2015. In addition to his wife Helen, he leaves behind three daughters and their spouses; Terri Walker and Jeannie (Mike) Stone of Lenoir, NC, Debbie (Darrell) Crowder of Hudson, NC, one son, Mickey Snyder of Canton, three...
Melvin Carl Wykle
Jun 28, 2015
Melvin Carl Wykle, age 89, of Whittier died Sunday, June 28, 2015 at his home. A lifetime resident of Jackson County, Melvin was born May 19, 1926. He is the son of the late Pearson L. and the late Martha (Hensley) Wykle. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his wife, Wilma King Wykle; brothers, Raymond, Clarence and...
Claude Buchanan
Jun 27, 2015
Claude Buchanan, 89, of Pisgah Forest, formerly of Sylva, passed away Saturday June 27, 2015. A native of Jackson County he was the son of the late Jeff and Mary Jane Buchanan. He was an U.S. Navy Veteran. In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by his brothers Fremont and Huey Buchanan and by his sister...
Dr. John T. Bunn
Jun 25, 2015
Dr. John Thomas Bunn, 88 of Sylva, passed away at his residence on June 25, 2015, after a life of service to ministry and his community. Dr. Bunn was born on February 10, 1927 to John H. and Fannie Finch Bunn. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Lois Webb Bunn, three sons David Bunn and wife Joanie...
Gerald Phillip Seagle
Jun 23, 2015
Gerald P. Seagle, 61 of Sylva, went to be with his Heavenly Father, Tuesday, June 23, 2015. A native and lifelong resident of Jackson County, he was the son of the late Guy Seagle and Cora Ray. He enjoyed ginseng and ramp digging; he was a member of Piney Mountain Baptist Church, loved his grandkids and just loved church and...
Angela Clydene Horton
Jun 22, 2015
Angela Clydene Hoff Horton, 70, of Waynesville, died at Mission Hospital Monday June 22, 2015 after a period of declining health. She moved to Haywood Lodge and Retirement Center in Waynesville in 2008 from Phoenix, Arizona where she spent most of her adult life. She retired from Pacific Mutual Life where she worked in Customer Service. She was an active...
Phillip E. Biddix
Jun 17, 2015
Phillip E. Biddix, age 43 of Fairmount, GA passed away on Wednesday, June 17, 2015 at Gordon Hospital. Phillip was born on December 20, 1971 in Sylva to Cleatus Franks Holloway and the late Robert Holloway, He was employed by Shaw Industries. He is survived by his wife of 18 years, Treena Biddix of Fairmount; mother, Anne Biddix of Dillsboro;...
Louise Gunter
Jun 15, 2015
Louise Gunter, age 71, of Whittier, passed away, Monday, June 15, 2015 at Tasali Care Center. She is the daughter of the late James Edward and Elizabeth Sheets Price. She was a member of Whittier Baptist Church. She enjoyed gardening, cooking and being with her family. Louise is survived by her husband of 48 years, Kenneth Gunter, three children; Patricia...
Carl Nelson Bumgarner
Jun 15, 2015
Carl Nelson Bumgarner, age 72, of Sylva passed away Monday, June 15, 2015 at Harris Regional Hospital. He is the son of the late James and Marie Baumgarner. He was a member of Promise Land Baptist Church. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. Loved spending time with his wife, kids and grandkids. He was a good man that was loved dearly...
Donald Eugene Hannah
Jun 14, 2015
Donald Hannah, age 64, of Sylva passed away Sunday, June 14, 2015 at The Hermitage. He is the son of the late Warner and Viola Hannah. He attended Faith Baptist Church. He is survived by 4 brothers and sisters Linzy Hannah, Thomas Hannah, Travis Hannah and Maggie Hardee; 5 nieces and nephews in Sylva Cody Terry, Josh Hannah, Raven Terry,...
Marvin Renfroe Thorpe
Jun 14, 2015
Marvin Renfroe Thorpe, Jr., age 74, of Cullowhee died Sunday, June 14, 2015 at Medwest Harris of Sylva, NC. Marvin was born August 15, 1940 in Daytona Beach, FL. He is the son of the late Marvin Renfroe and the late Catherine Inez (Tabb) Thorpe, Sr. He served in the US Navy, and was employed by as an electrical engineer...
John Milton Cox
Jun 13, 2015
John M. Cox, 69, of Cullowhee, passed away peacefully at home Saturday morning June 13, 2015. John will long be remembered for his ready smile, sense of humor, warm hugs and friendly nature. John lived in Jackson County for over 40 years, moving here with his wife, Cookie, and their children, Rachel and Joshua, to "live off the land". During...
Donald Jackson Bailey
Jun 12, 2015
Donald Jackson Bailey, 80, of Sylva went home to be with the Lord Friday morning, June 12, 2015. A native of Swain County, he was the son of the late William and Lillie DeHart Bailey. He was a founding member of Lighthouse Baptist Church and was a U.S. Army Veteran. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death...
Doris Mae Armstrong
Jun 12, 2015
Doris Mae Armstrong, 88, of Sylva, passed away Friday June 12, 2015 Appalachian Funeral Services will announce the arrangements when they become available . .
Deborah Irene Phelps
Jun 8, 2015
Debbie I. Phelps, 63, of Sylva, was called home to be with her Lord, Monday June 8, 2015. A native of Michigan, she had made Jackson County her home for the last 25 years. She was the daughter of the late Paul Joseph and Imogene Cowger McBride. She enjoyed quilting, crocheting, collecting movies but loved spending time with her grandchildren....
Steven James Clay Cooper
Jun 7, 2015
Steven James "Clay" Cooper, 23, of Whittier, went home to be with his Lord, Sunday June 7, 2015. A native and lifelong resident of Jackson County, he was the son of Steve and Jennifer Mobbs Cooper of Whittier. He enjoyed blacksmithing and making knives, He was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Dillsboro. He loved spending time with...
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