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Wynona Ferrell Anderson

Wynona Ferrell Anderson

Mar 29, 2013

Wynona Ferrell Anderson, age 96, of Sylva died Friday, March, 29, 2013 at Med West Harris of Sylva, NC. Wynona was born May 27, 1916 in Durham, NC. She is the daughter of the late Exel O. and the late Gillie H. (Hopkins) Ferrell. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Dr. James Harold Anderson, and...

Kevin Kane Leonard

Kevin Kane Leonard

Mar 26, 2013

Kevin Kane Leonard, 15, of Sylva, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 26, 2013. A freshman at Swain County High School, he enjoyed being outdoors, fishing, hunting, and really enjoyed listening to music and Dee Jaying. He loved riding his motorcycle and four wheeler. He is survived by his Mother-Amanda Eaton of Sylva, Father- Matthew Leonard and his wife Bethany...

Darlene Johnson

Darlene Johnson

Mar 23, 2013

Darlene Johnson, age 66, of Glenville died Saturday, March 23, 2013 at Elizabeth House of East Flat Rock, NC. Darlene was born June 16, 1946 in Jackson County , NC. She is the daughter of the late John Lewis and the late Margaret (Golden) Aiken. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Robert Henry Johnson; a...

Betty Johnson

Betty Johnson

Mar 22, 2013

Betty Johnson, age 81, of Sylva died Friday, March 22, 2013 at her home in Sylva. Betty was born April 4, 1931 in Jackson County. She is the daughter of the late Frank and the late Vella (Gribble) Buchanan. She was preceded in death by a brother RC Buchanan and a sister Ann Bell. She worked in the textile industry...

Ray Edward Williamson

Ray Edward Williamson

Mar 20, 2013

Ray Edward Williamson, age 67, of Ridgeway, SC formerly of Sylva died Wednesday, March 20, 2013 at Palmetto Health Richland in Columbia, SC. Mr. Williamson was born January 20, 1946 in Jackson County NC. He is the son of the late Bill and the late Margie (Hoyle) Williamson and was preceded by a son Richard and brothers Jack, Fred and...

Ray Sutton

Ray Sutton

Mar 17, 2013

Ray Sutton, age 62, Sylva, died Sunday, March 17, 2013 at Carolina Medical North East of Concord, NC. Mr. Sutton was born January 24, 1951 in Sylva, NC. He is the son of the late Fred Lewis and Ruby (Sutton) Sutton. He was self-employed as a painter. He enjoyed fishing and was a NASCAR fan of Jeff Gordon. He was...

Clemard Cabe

Clemard Cabe

Mar 15, 2013

Clemard Cabe, 78, passed away Friday morning March 15, 2013. A native of Jackson County, he was the son of Bessie Cochran Cabe of Sylva and the late Fred Cabe. Clemard was a US Navy Veteran who loved Nascar Racing, especially Dale Earnhardt. He loved Ginseng digging and attended Promise Land Baptist Church. Besides his father he was also preceded...

Maurica Ann West

Maurica Ann West

Mar 12, 2013

Maurica Ann Shuler West, 53, of Sylva passed away Tuesday, March 12, 2013. Born June 25, 1959 in Swain County, NC. she is the daughter of Maurice William and Christine Reeves Shuler of Sylva. She had worked in the medical field and was very active at Lifeway Community Church. Besides her parents she is survived by 2 Sons- Nathan West...

Tony Ray Bowers

Tony Ray Bowers

Mar 7, 2013

Tony Ray Bowers, age 48, of Sylva went home to Heaven on Thursday, March 7, 2013 at Memorial Mission in Asheville, NC. Mr. Bowers was born September 12, 1964 in Sylva, NC. He is the son of the late Rev. David Bowers Sr. Tony was an avid NASCAR fan with Mark Martin as his favorite driver.He loved fishing, football, and...

Betty Jane Wilkes

Betty Jane Wilkes

Mar 6, 2013

Betty Wilkes, 81, of Sylva died Wednesday, March 6, 2013 at Medwest Harris in Sylva. Betty was born January 27, 1932 in Jackson County NC. She is the daughter of the late Roy and the late Swannie (Mills) Jones. She was preceded in death by her first husband Dewey Coggins and brothers Annas, Guy and John Ray Jones and sister...

Harry Lester Stephens

Harry Lester Stephens

Mar 4, 2013

Harry “Straw” Stephens, 88, of Sylva, passed away Monday February 4, 2013. A native of Jackson County, he was the son of the late Charles and Estella Phillips Stephens. An avid Nascar fan with a good sense of humor, he was an U.S.Army WWII Veteran, who served in the 34th Infantry of the Red Bull Division and was involved in...

LaVerne Elizabeth Jones

LaVerne Elizabeth Jones

Feb 28, 2013

La Verne Elizabeth Jones, 72, Sylva passed away Thursday morning, February 28, 2013. She is the daughter of the late Willard and the late Bessie Mae (Bryson) Woods. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church and enjoyed singing in their choir. She loved taking care of her flowers as well as serving as a good cook for family and...

Horace Ray

Horace Ray

Feb 27, 2013

Horace Ray 86, of Sylva died Wednesday, February 27, 2013 at Skyland Care Center in Sylva, NC. Mr. Ray was born October 26, 1926 in Swain County, NC. He is the son of the late John and Mary (Gillespie) Ray and was preceded in death by one brother, Clyde Ray. He is survived by his wife: Cora Lee (Frizzell) Ray;...

Thomas Jason Steadman

Thomas Jason Steadman

Feb 26, 2013

Thomas J. Steadman, 92, of Sylva, passed away Tuesday February 26, 2013 Appalachian Funeral Services is assisting the family . .

Howard William McHenry

Howard William McHenry

Feb 25, 2013

Howard W. McHenry, 82, of Whittier, passed away Monday February 25, 2013. Services will be private. Appalachian Funeral Services is assisting the family.

Melody Ann Wood

Melody Ann Wood

Feb 23, 2013

Melody Ann Wood, 56, of Sylva, passed away Saturday February 23, 2013 after a long battle with cancer. A native of Florida, she was the daughter of the late Jerry Blakeman and Wanda Boyette Johnson. She had been a resident of Jackson County the past 9 years. She was a Medicaid case worker for Jackson County Department of Social Services....

H.C. Bryson

H.C. Bryson

Feb 19, 2013

Harley C. Bryson “H.C.”, 78, of Sylva died Tuesday, February 19, 2013 at Skyland Care Center in Sylva, NC. A lifelong resident of Jackson County, H.C. was born June 15, 1934. He is the son of the late Arthur and the late Beulah (Stewman) Bryson. He was employed at Ensley’s and Pott’s Supermarkets, and later was self-employed. He loved traveling,...

Alfred Manuel Morales

Alfred Manuel Morales

Feb 18, 2013

Alfred Manuel Morales, Jr, 82, passed away Monday morning February 18, 2013. A Private Memorial Service will be held at a later date.

Henry Ford Speich

Henry Ford Speich

Feb 16, 2013

Henry (Hank) Ford Speich, Jr. was born April 20, 1931 in Green County, Wisconsin and passed away at age 81 on February 16, 2013. He graduated from Monroe High School in 1949 and joined the U.S. Marine Corp. During his three and a half years of military service, he was part of the military police unit that guarded the main...

William C. Collins

William C. Collins

Feb 15, 2013

William Caler (Bill) Collins, 98, of Sylva, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather entered Glory Friday, February 15, 2013. He was a son of the late George Washington and Ella G. Cochran Collins. A faithful choir member of Scotts Creek Baptist Church for 60 years, he was also a former deacon and trustee. He loved his Lord, his church, his...

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