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Victoria Arvella Casey-McDonald
Aug 17, 2014
Victoria Arvella Casey-McDonald, 71, of Sylva, went home to be with her Lord Sunday evening August 17, 2014 at Memorial Mission Hospital in Asheville. Born at home in Cullowhee North Carolina to the late Estus and Derosette Casey she was one of 10 siblings. Victoria was the second African American to graduate from Western Carolina University, Class of 1978. She...
Deanna Biddix
Aug 16, 2014
Deanna Biddix, age 76, of Sylva died Saturday, August 16, 2014 at Memorial Campus in Asheville, NC. Mrs. Biddix was born October 17, 1937 in Millville, NJ. She is the daughter of the late Willard and the late Doris (Parent) Hignett. Two sisters preceded her in death. She was a homemaker and loved her grandchildren. She is survived by her...
Donnie Horne Duce
Aug 15, 2014
Donnie Horne Duce, age 69, of Chipley, FL passed away Friday, August 15, 2014 at Med West Harris of Sylva, NC. Funeral services will be in Chipley, FL at a later date. . .
Roy Jackson Tucker
Aug 14, 2014
Roy Jackson Tucker, age 72, of Sylva passed away Thursday, August 14, 2014. He was the son of the late Dayton Denton and Bertha Griffin Tucker. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, three sisters and one daughter, Tammy Tucker Roy is survived by one daughter, Misty Moore (Eric) and three grandchildren; Tucker, Ty...
Susan Elizabeth Rush
Aug 14, 2014
Susan Elizabeth Rush, age 84, of Cullowhee, passed away Thursday, August 14, 2014. She was born November 3, 1929 in Hornsea, East Yorkshire, England to the late Basil and Virginia (Carre-Smith) Reckitt. Mrs. Rush is survived by her husband of 54 years, Charles Rush, as well as one daughter, Rachel Rush of Dillsboro and one son, Stephen Rush of Denver,...
Jennifer Lee Ludwig
Aug 14, 2014
A faerie gained her wings in another realm Thursday morning August 14, 2014 when a house fire took her life. Jennifer Ludwig AKA Lee Mayer was a passionate artist, warrior spirit and dedicated mother with a fire personality. 32 year old, J Lee was also Co-owner of a business she was building with her sister, making soaps and body products,...
Paul Alexander Carden
Aug 7, 2014
Rev.Paul Alexander Carden, Jr., 66 of Sylva, went home to be with the Lord, Thursday August 7, 2014. Paul was a son, brother, Child of God, Husband, Father and Grandfather. He was born to Paul A.Carden and Mary Dillard Carden on August 9, 1947. He leaves behind his wife of 45 years Sharon Henry Carden, Daughters Paula C. Mills and...
Frankie Lea Seals
Aug 7, 2014
Frankie Lea Seals, 75, of Sylva, passed away Thursday evening August 7, 2014. A native and lifelong resident of Jackson County she was the daughter of the late Charlie and Nora Lee Henry Mathis. Frankie enjoyed spending time with her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. She is survived by her son- Jaime Dellinger of Sylva Grandchildren- Jessica Lenart and Derek...
Ida Mae Holden
Aug 4, 2014
Ida Mae Holden of Sylva died Monday, August 4, 2014 at Mission Hospital in Asheville, NC. Mrs. Holden was born December 26, 1943 in Jackson County, NC. She is the daughter of the late Roy Lee and the late Swannie Arizona (Mills) Jones. She was preceded in death by a son, Kenneth Earl Holden, two sisters; Bell Cogdill and Betty...
Wayne Rhinehart
Aug 4, 2014
Wayne Rhinehart, Jr, 80, of Whittier, went home to be with his Lord Monday August 4, 2014 at Memorial Mission Hospital in Asheville. A native and lifelong resident of Jackson County he was the son of the late Wayne Sr. and Martha Oxner Rhinehart. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and digging ginseng. Wayne was a member of Hyatts Chapel Baptist Church....
Aileen B Green
Aug 4, 2014
Aileen B. Green, age 84, of Sylva died Monday, August 4, 2014 at Med West Harris in Sylva, NC. Aileen was born February 10, 1930 in Jackson County NC. She is the daughter of the late Leon and the late Leola (Jones) Barron. She was preceded in death by two sisters and one brother. She worked for the Town of...
Bradford Clark Collins
Aug 2, 2014
Bradford Clark Collins passed peacefully in the arms of his beloved wife, Star Wolf, at 6:20 pm on August 2, 2014 after a 16 month journey with throat and neck cancer. Brad was a bright light in many lives and created a huge spiritual legacy. Thousands of people were touched by his loving heart and kindness. With his easy smile...
Janet Ambrose
Jul 31, 2014
Janet Ambrose, 58, passed away on July 31, 2014. She was born in New Jersey, but resided in Jackson County since 2006. She was preceded in death by her parents Edward and Lois Ambrose and her son, Joseph Frommer. She is survived by her son, Luis Frommer, her daughter, Diandra Frommer, and eight grandchildren, as well as by her brother...
Dulane Fred Elders
Jul 28, 2014
Dulane Fred Elders, age 77, of Sylva died Monday, July 28, 2014 at home in Sylva. Dulane was born August 29, 1936 in Jackson County, NC. He is the son of the late Fred and the late Flora Mae (Ridley) Elders. Dulane loved hunting and fishing and his grandchildren. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by...
Edward Blaine Ensley
Jul 28, 2014
Edward Blaine Ensley, age 54, passed away on Monday, July 28, 2014 at his home in Tuckasegee. Edward was born September 28, 1959 in Sylva, NC. He is the son of Blaine and Bonnie Octavia Coggins Ensley. He was employed as a building contractor throughout Jackson County. He loved hunting and riding motorcycles at a member of the Holy Rollers...
Ruth Sophia German
Jul 28, 2014
Ruth Sophia German, age 75, of Waynesville, passed away Monday afternoon, July 28, 2014 at Mountain Trace Nursing Center. Funeral services will be in Smethport, PA. . .
Eloise Shuler
Jul 27, 2014
Florence Eloise Shuler, age 89, of Arden, NC was called to her Heavenly Homecoming on Sunday, July 27, 2014 at Memorial Campus of Asheville after spending the day at her beloved Buff Creek Baptist Church Homecoming in Sylva enjoying lifelong friends and family. Mrs. Shuler was born as daughter of the late Fred and the late Ida Parris Pannell in...
Mildred Bertha Vendeville
Jul 26, 2014
Mildred Bertha Vendeville, age 92, of Candler, passed away Saturday morning, July 26, 2014 at Swain County Hospital. Services will be private. . .
Carlin Thomas Cabe
Jul 24, 2014
CARLIN THOMAS CABE, 90, went home to be with His Lord on July 24, 2014. Born October 30, 1923 to Ottis and Victoria Hall Cabe, he spent most of his life on the family land on East Fork. Carlin graduated from Webster High School in 1942, working briefly before joining the Marine Corps. He served in the Pacific Theater during...
Cory Ethan Steele
Jul 22, 2014
Cory Ethan Steele, 36, passed away Tuesday July 22, 2014, at his beloved home in Glenville. Cory was the son of Judith, the general manager of the Comfort Inn in Sylva. He was born in Albany, NY. He lived in the many states his mother was transferred to, but he loved Western North Carolina the most. He was a "gentle...
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