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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...
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...
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...
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...
Carroll Clayton Deitz
Oct 3, 2014
Carroll Clayton Deitz, of Sylva, passed away Friday, October 3, 2014, at the age of 89, with his family by his side. Clayton was born April 16, 1925 to the late Alvin and Dana (Hall) Deitz. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by three brothers; Cline, Carter and Arvil Deitz and two sisters; Evelyn Deitz Buchanan...
Sarah Ann Horstman
Sep 30, 2014
Sarah (Sally) Field Horstman passed away on September 30, 2014. She battled cancer for 26 years. She was born August 6, 1938 in Peekskill, NY and graduated from Nursing School in White Plains, NY in 1959. She moved to Black Mountain in 1960 and worked at Mission Hospital for 3 years. She married Jon Danenhower in the early 60's and...
James Cecil Aiken
Sep 29, 2014
James Cecil Aiken, 66, of Cashiers, went home to be with his Lord, Monday September 29, 2014 at his home surrounded by his family. A lifelong resident of Jackson County he was the son of the late John Lewis and Margaret Golden Aiken. James was Assistant Chief for the Glenville Cashiers Fire Department for over 20 years. He enjoyed being...
Gretchen Cheryl Betlem
Sep 29, 2014
Gretchen Cheryl Betlem, 69, of Maggie Valley, passed away Monday September 29, 2014 Services will be private . .
Evelyn Baker
Sep 28, 2014
Evelyn Bennett Baker died September 28, 2014 at Med West Harris Hospital in Sylva. She was born August 14, 1946 in Jackson County and was the daughter of the late Leamon and Edna Woodard Bennett. She was preceded in death by her husband Robert (Bob) Baker and a brother Floyd Bennett and a sister Irene Vaughn. Evelyn was a 1964...
Kenneth Rickman
Sep 27, 2014
Kenneth Dale Rickman, age 56, of 745 Montieth Branch passed away on September 27, 2014 after a heroic battle with renal failure. He is survived by his mother Carrie Mae Frady Rickman of the home. He was preceded in death by his father William Kenneth Rickman. He was survived by three sisters, Judy Rogers of Waynesville, Teresa Rickman of Sylva...
Raymond Hooper
Sep 26, 2014
Raymond Hooper, age 82, of Cashiers died Friday, September 26, 2014 at home in Cashiers. Raymond was born May 11, 1932 in Jackson County, NC. He is the son of the late Fred and the late Leona (Bryson) Hooper and was preceded in death by three brothers Lloyd, Neil and Herman and one sister Kelly Hooper. He was retired from...
Stephen O. Norman
Sep 22, 2014
Stephen O. Norman, 66, of Waynesville formerly of Sylva, went home to be with the Lord, Monday September 22, 2014. A native of Jackson County he was the son of the late Grady and Ruth Keener Norman. He graduated from Western Carolina University in 1969 and then served in the U.S.Army during the Viet Nam era. Co-owner of the Parkway...
Dallie Marie Saunders
Sep 17, 2014
Dallie Marie Saunders, 83, passed peacefully in her sleep at her home in Tuckasegee Wednesday morning September 17, 2014. Born in Swain County she was the daughter of the late Calvin and Flora Brindle Woodard. She was a Member of Tuckasegee Wesleyan Church. She loved her flowers and taking care of her family. She was a loving mother and grandmother...
Maureen Catania
Sep 17, 2014
Maureen Catania, 66, of Sapphire, N.C., joined her parents in Heaven Wednesday September 17, 2014. Born in Providence, R.I., she was the daughter of the late Ted and Jovena Pontes. She attended and was a support to the Ark Church. She is survived by her son Justin Catania and fiancée Christina Wallen of Sapphire, NC Loving grandson- Austin Catania 2...
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