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Patricia Marie Hamilton

Patricia Marie Hamilton

Jun 5, 2015

Patricia Marie "Patty" Hamilton, age 63, passed peacefully after a sudden illness on Friday, June 5, 2015 at Mission Hospital in Asheville. Patty was a long-time resident of Sylva, and a light in the lives of many individuals, having worked as a childcare professional for many years. Patty's zest for life and joyous smile are remembered by all, including her...

Carol Ann Calhoun

Carol Ann Calhoun

Jun 4, 2015

Carol Hall Calhoun, 78 of Sylva, passed away on Thursday, June 4, 2015. A native of Sylva, NC, she was the daughter of the late Hampton and Iris Bryson Hall. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her brother, William Hall of Etowah. Her survivors include her sister, Ruth Ashe (Ray) of Sylva, three nieces...

Glenda Marie Brooks

Glenda Marie Brooks

May 29, 2015

Glenda Marie Brooks, age 51, of Sylva died Friday, May 29, 2015 at her home. A lifelong resident of Jackson County, Glenda was born July 17, 1963. She is the daughter of the late Beauford Gibson and the late Eddie Marie (Bennett) Gibson. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by two brothers, Curtis Eugene Gibson, and Scotty Gibson;...

Harold Bryant Davis

Harold Bryant Davis

May 26, 2015

Bryant Davis, 69, of Whittier passed away Tuesday morning, May 26, 2015 Appalachian Funeral Services will announce the arrangements as soon as they become available . .

Raymond McKinley Messer

Raymond McKinley Messer

May 21, 2015

Raymond McKinley Messer, age 90, of Sylva, NC passed away Thursday, May 21, 2015 at Morning Star Assisted Living of Sylva, NC. Raymond was born May 8, 1925 in, Jackson County. He is the son of the late Wilburn McKinley and the late Gertrude (Ashe) Messer. He was preceded in death by his wife Mildred Messer who passed away July...

Zoey May Reed

Zoey May Reed

May 21, 2015

Chloe Belle and Zoey May Reed, infant twin daughters of Lindsay Reed and Lyndie Roach, passed away. Chloe passed away Wednesday, May 20, 2015 and Zoey passed away Thursday, May 21, 2015. A funeral service will be held for the Chloe and Zoey on Thursday, May 28, 2015 at 2:00 pm in the Chapel of Appalachian Funeral Services. Family will...

Chloe Belle Reed

Chloe Belle Reed

May 20, 2015

Chloe Belle and Zoey May Reed, infant twin daughters of Lindsay Reed and Lyndie Roach, passed away. Chloe passed away Wednesday, May 20, 2015 and Zoey passed away Thursday, May 21, 2015. A funeral service will be held for the Chloe and Zoey on Thursday, May 28, 2015 at 2:00 pm in the Chapel of Appalachian Funeral Services. Family will...

Hattie Hilda Sutton  Allison

Hattie Hilda Sutton Allison

May 18, 2015

Hattie Hilda Sutton Allison, 96 of Sylva, died on May 18, 2015 at Mountain Trace Nursing Center. She was born in Sylva on May 5, 1919, the daughter of the late George W. Sutton and Sadie Stillwell Sutton. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband and best friend, Edwin Allison, by a sister, Lillian Sutton Campbell, by Lillian's...

Derald Edward Hendry

Derald Edward Hendry

May 17, 2015

Derald Edward Hendry, 79, of Franklin, passed away unexpectedly Sunday morning May 17, 2015. A Graveside Service will be held 12:00 PM Monday at Wike Cemetery in Tuckasegee. . .

Donald William Price

Donald William Price

May 8, 2015

Donald Price, age 61, of Cullowhee passed away Friday, May 08, 2015. Arrangements will be announced as they become available. . .

Fisher Furman Bickerstaff

Fisher Furman Bickerstaff

May 4, 2015

F.F. "Bick" Bickerstaff, 97, of Whittier, went to be with the Lord Monday May 4, 2015. A native of Montgomery, Alabama, he was the son of the late Fisher F. Sr. and Eula Hubbard Cone Bickerstaff. Bick was a 33rd degree Mason and a Life Member of the Blue Lodge, York Rite and Scottish Rite and Shrine. Past Sovereign of...

Neville LeRoy Brown

Neville LeRoy Brown

May 3, 2015

Neville LeRoy Brown, 70, of Cullowhee, passed away after a short illness Monday May 3, 2015. A resident of Jackson County since 1959, Neville was preceded in death by his brother Paul Cirrus Brown. He is survived by his mother Katherine N. McJunkin Brown of Cullowhee and his father LeRoy H. Brown of Zellwood, Florida. Brother- Don L. Brown of...

Brenda Gammon

Brenda Gammon

May 3, 2015

Brenda Gammon, age 66, of Sylva died Sunday, May 3, 2015 at Homestead Hospice of Clyde, NC. Brenda was born October 25, 1948 in Colquitt County, GA. She is the daughter of the late Elster Aven and the late Ruth (Weldon) Brooks. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, James Arnold "Arny" Gannon; a sister, Lilly...

John Lee Tucker

John Lee Tucker

May 3, 2015

On Sunday, May 3rd, 2015, John Lee Tucker left Pine Creek Community to go home. He was born December 25, 1944, to parents, Lucile and Wilfred Tucker, who preceded him in death. He is survived by his two children, Dana Tucker of Sylva, Chris Tucker and wife, Carla, of Cullowhee, his grandson, Christopher Tucker, and close extended family members. John...

Hortense Pell Gunter

Hortense Pell Gunter

May 2, 2015

Born on May 8, 1916 in Cashiers, Hortense was the daughter of H.A. Pell, Sr. and Adelaide Bradburn Pell. Nothing meant more to her than home and family. On May 2, following a long period of declining health, Hortense went home to her family who had gone before her. In addition to her parents she was predeceased by her husband...

James Alwayn Clegg

James Alwayn Clegg

May 1, 2015

James "Tex" Clegg, 68, of Sylva, passed away Friday morning May 1, 2015 at his residence. Born in Wellington, Texas, he was the son of the late James M. and Nellie Clegg. He was an U.S. Army Veteran having served in Vietnam. He is survived by his daughter- Ginger Crisp and her husband David of Sylva Stepson- Jerry Lee Misner...

Laverne Sofia Tollie

Laverne Sofia Tollie

May 1, 2015

Laverne Tollie, age 75, of Sylva passed away Friday, May 1, 2015. Laverne was a life-long resident of Jackson County, she was the daughter of the late Frank and the late Nora Lee (Frady) Gregory. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Frank Tollie, a sister, Eula Mae Frizzell and a brother, Ed Gregory. She is...

Vicki Lynn Norman

Vicki Lynn Norman

Apr 29, 2015

Vicki Lynn Norman, age 46, of Sylva, NC formally of Franklin, NC passed away Wednesday, April 29, 2015. She is preceded in death by her father Tommy Norman. She is survived by her mother Doris Norman of Sylva, NC. One daughter Hollie Shelton of Sylva, NC; two brothers Doug Norman of Franklin, NC and Mike Norman (Brenda) of Gatlinburg, TN;...

Elizabeth Jean Watkins

Elizabeth Jean Watkins

Apr 27, 2015

Elizabeth Jean Watkins, 68, of Sylva, passed away Monday April 27, 2015. A native of Bogalusa, La., she was the daughter of the late Loys and Inez Marshall. She enjoyed fishing and doing craftwork and absolutely loved her grandkids. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by 3 sisters, Kathy Marshall, Deborah Rester and Diana Moore....

Benjamin H. Cathey

Benjamin H. Cathey

Apr 24, 2015

Benjamin Hamilton Cathey, age 74, died Friday, April 24, 2015 at his home in the Caney Fork Community. He was the son of the late Humphrey Posey Cathey and Evelyn Campbell Cathey of Sylva. He was preceded in death by his nephew, Mark C. Jones, and by special companions Luke and Ruby, and a long succession of other good hunting...