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Gypsy E Dietz
Dec 12, 2011
Gypsy E Dietz, 90, of Sylva died Monday, December 12, 2011 at her home in Sylva. Gypsy was born July 19, 1921 in Sylva, NC. She was the daughter of the late Luther and Ollie (Green) Dietz. She is survived by two nephews, Ron Edwards of Greenville, SC and Robert Henson of Asheville. Graveside service will be held in Fairview...
Robert Lee Milkey
Dec 3, 2011
Robert Lee Milkey, 70, went home to be with The Lord December 3, 2011. Born March 3, 1941 in Milan, Michigan, he was the third child of Emil and Wanda ( Bame ) Milkey. The family then moved to Saline, Michigan where Bob attended Church and school. He graduated in 1959 from Saline High School. Bob was a U.S. Veteran...
Ada C Irby
Dec 2, 2011
Ada C. Irby, age 79, of Whittier died Friday, December 2, 2011 at Med West Harris in Sylva, NC. Mrs. Irby was born September 11, 1932 in Ely, NV. She is the daughter of the late Michael and Ida (Morgan) Krumpotic. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Richard L. Irby. She worked as a bookkeeper...
Ernest Edmund Provost
Nov 25, 2011
. . Dr. Ernest Edmund Provost (Ernie), 90, passed away peacefully on Friday evening, November 25, 2011, at his son's home in Sylva, NC. A native of Needham, Massachusetts, Ernie was born June 19, 1921, the son of the late Ernest M. Provost and Martha Wilson Provost and was preceded in death by a younger sister, Phyllis Marie Provost. Ernie...
Robert Francis Martyn
Nov 23, 2011
Robert "Bob" Martyn Sr., age 73 of Cullowhee died peacefully Wednesday, November 23,2011 at his home after a courageous fight with cancer. He was born June 18, 1938 in Howell, MI, the son of the late Robert E Martyn and Helen Tapon White. Bob served his country in the US Army, retired from Chem-Trend after 27 years of service, owned...
Raymon Albert Menze
Nov 23, 2011
Dr. "Ray" Menze, 72, of Cullowhee, NC, died November 23, 2011 at Mountain Trace Nursing Center in Webster, NC. Born in Connecticut, he attended the University of Kentucky, the University of Florida and Florida State University from which he earned his doctorate degree in Art Education. He taught art in public schools in Kentucky, Florida and Jackson County, North Carolina...
Howard Lyle Papke
Nov 21, 2011
Howard Lyle Papke, 80, passed away Monday November 21, 2011 at Med West Hospital in Sylva. A Native of North Mankato, Minnesota, he was the son of the late Martin and Leatha Hecht Papke. He retired from IBM as a Senior Programmer after 27 years of service. He was very active in the community as a Volunteer after his retirement....
John TenEyck VanDeusen
Nov 16, 2011
. . John TenEyck Van Deusen, of Whittier and longtime resident of Sandy Springs GA., was released by his family, who surrounded him, to journey to his Heavenly home, into the welcoming love of his God, and the beckoning arms of his bride Peggy, Wednesday November 16, 2011. Born October 10, 1925, he grew up in Washington, DC and attended...
Hedy Judith White
Nov 10, 2011
Hedy Judith White 69, passed away Thursday morning, November 10, 2011 at Four Seasons Hospice Elizabeth House in Flat Rock, NC. She is the daughter of the late Irving and Lillian (Duetch) Bergida. She graduated Midwood High School in Brooklyn in 1959. She earned her bachelor's degree from Skidmore College in Saratoga Springs, NY in 1963. She earned her master's...
Thomas Brian Thorp
Nov 7, 2011
Thomas Brian Thorp, Jr, 67, passed away Monday, November 7, 2011 at his home in Sylva. Thomas was born February 2, 1944 in Chicago, ILL. He is the son of the late Thomas B and Mary Ann (Stanyer) Thorp. Appalachian Funeral Services will be announcing any arrangements . .
Ted L. Stephens
Nov 4, 2011
Ted L. Stephens, 78, of Sylva died Friday, November 4, 2011 at his home in Sylva. Mr. Stephens was born May 8, 1933 in Jackson County, NC. He is the son of the late Bill and Gerdie (Mills) Stephens. He was preceded in death by his wife Maye Mathis Stephens. He was a member of the Burger King coffee Club...
Jo Ann Stamey
Nov 3, 2011
Jo Ann Painter Stamey, 66, passed away Thursday November 3, 2011 at her home in Hayesville. A native of Jackson County she was the daughter of the late Ed and Blanche Phillips Painter. She was a cosmetology inspector with the State of North Carolina. She loved gardening with her flowers and was a loving mother and wife. Besides her parents...
James Avery Pennington
Nov 2, 2011
James Avery Pennington, 76, of Whittier, went home to be with the Lord, Wednesday November 2, 2011, in a Buncombe County hospital. A native of Arkansas, he was the son of the late James Franklin and Ludie Pennington. He traveled extensively all over the Southern and Eastern United States before settling in Whittier 35 years ago. He was a self-employed...
Benjamin Alex Clark
Oct 30, 2011
Benjamin Alex Clark, 49, Whittier, passed away Sunday morning, October 30, 2011 at Charles George VA Medical Center in Asheville. A native of New Martinsville, WV, he was the son of the late Lowell Clark and the late Verda Smith. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, U. S. Navy, and worked with the Jackson County Sheriff's Department as...
Melissa Doreene Nicholson
Oct 26, 2011
Melissa (Mickie) Doreene Nicholson, 55. of Indian Mound Road in Cullowhee passed away Wednesday, October 26, after a short illness. Mickie was born on June 18, 1956 in Sylva. She is the daughter of the late Herbert Vaughn and Irona (Dot) Brown Nicholson, formerly of the Rock Bridge section of Little Canada, currently of Cullowhee. She is survived by her...
Hilda Lee Blazer
Oct 25, 2011
Hilda Lee Frizzell Blazer, 84, passed away Tuesday, October 25, 2011 at Swain County Hospital. Born August 30, 1927, she was the daughter of the late Jason and Bessie Gates Frizzell. During WWII she worked for the Department of the Navy and afterwards Southern Bell. She retired from VerIzon Communications and was a charter member of the Telephone Pioneers. She...
Jeffrey R. Copeland
Oct 18, 2011
Jeffrey R. Copeland, 59, of 314 Hughes Branch Rd, Bryson City died Tuesday, October 18, 2011 at Mountain Trace Nursing Center in Sylva, NC. Appalachian Funeral Services will be announcing arrangements as they become available. . .
William Watson
Oct 18, 2011
William Watson, 86, passed away Tuesday, October 18, 2011 at his home in Cullowhee. William was born October 1, 1925 in Carrollton, OH. He is the son of the late Kirby Acquill and Ruth (Ray) Watson. He was a veteran of the US Army serving under Patton. He is survived by his wife of 64 years Pauline Watson and 2...
Johnnie Odell Golden
Oct 16, 2011
Johnnie Odell Golden, Infant son of Phillip Delos Jr and Mary Elizabeth Nicholson Golden, passed away Sunday October 16, 2011 in a Henderson County hospital. Besides his parents he is survived by 3 Brothers- Phillip Lee, Jerimiah and Nicky Golden all of Sapphire 2 Sisters- Beverly Golden of Tuckasegee Haley Elizabeth Golden- Sapphire He was preceded in death by a...
James Hooper
Oct 10, 2011
James Hooper, age 59, of Sylva, died Monday, October 10, 2011 at Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital in Asheville, NC. James was born August 4, 1952 in Jackson County. He is the son of the late Daniel Lee Hooper. James was a retired school teacher, having worked many years in Jackson County. He was a Mason and a member of...
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