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Thomas Vincent Crisp
May 23, 2023
Thomas Vincent Crisp, age 97 of Balsam NC, passed away on Tuesday May 23, 2023. He was born on May 12, 1926, in Jackson County, to the late Lonnie & Lucy Smith Crisp.
Tom was an avid fisherman.
He will be dearly missed by his loving wife, Helen Bradley Crisp; children, Anita Kay Salstrom, DeWayne Michael (Linda)...
Charles William Duncan
May 21, 2023
Charles "Charlie" Duncan, 52, of Sylva, passed away Sunday May 21, 2023A Native of Henderson County, Charles was the son of Judy H. Raines of Cullowhee and the late Tony DuncanCharlie loved the outdoors, fishing, riding go carts, rebuilding motors and working on cars. He loved his children dearly and enjoyed playing with his children and grandchildren. In addition to...
Cleida Marie Crisp Stroup
May 21, 2023
Cleida Marie Stroup of Greer, South Carolina, former long-time resident of Sylva, NC passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 21, 2023 at the age of 84 after a period of declining health. She was born on July 16, 1938 in Duck, West Virginia.
Preceding her in death were her mother Dicie Ann Crisp, her father Noah Lester Crisp, sister...
Brenton Hooper Wiseman
May 19, 2023
CULLOWHEE – Brenton Hooper Wiseman, 28, of the Speedwell community, died suddenly Friday, May 19th at his home.
Brent enjoyed hunting with his Grandpa and fishing. He had a wicked sense of humor and a compassionate heart and will be missed by his many friends and family members.
Brent was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, T....
Jessica Elaine Bryson
May 16, 2023
Jessica Elaine “Happy” Bryson, 35 of Sylva, passed away on Tuesday, May 16, 2023. She was born in Jackson County on October 3, 1987, to Tonya Franks and John Bryson. Jessica loved spending time with her children. She was “live life to the fullest” type of person always joking and kidding around. Jessica will be missed by many.
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Felix Barnes
May 16, 2023
Felix "Fred" Barnes, 72, of Sylva, went home to be with the Lord Tuesday morning May 16, 2023 after a period of declining health.A native and a lifelong resident of Jackson County, Felix was the son of the late Willie and Deana BarnesHe was a member of Trout Creek Baptist Church and worked 33 years and retired from Jackson Paper.He...
Margie Ann Hooper
May 11, 2023
It is with extreme sadness we share with you the passing of Margie Ann Hooper on May 11, 2023. She was a bright spot in this world and will be missed by many, especially her loving family.
Margie was born to Frank and Vella Buchanan in Sylva, NC on April 15, 1925. She frequently joked that no one was...
Ruth Margaret Knowles
May 9, 2023
Ruth Margaret Davis Knowles, age 82 of Sylva, NC went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, May 9, 2023. She was born on March 8, 1941, in Miami, FL to the late Bruce Vern & Evelyn (Gosch) Davis. Ruth loved her role as a preacher’s wife. She enjoyed helping Rev. Ray with organizing sermons, songs, and teaching Sunday School....
Alva Jean McClure Keener
May 8, 2023
Alva Jean McClure Keener, 92, passed away to her Eternal Home on Monday May 8, 2023, after a period of declining health. She was a native of Jackson County and the daughter of the late William Paul and Nettie Mull McClure.
She graduated from Sylva High School and went on to work at Balsam Mountain Inn for several...
Dr. Kathy A. Starr
May 5, 2023
Dr. Kathy Ann Starr (nee Hollinger) of Sylva passed away on Friday, May 5, 2023, after a lengthy illness. Kathy was born in Lancaster, PA on September 20, 1950. She moved with her family in 1957 to Fort Lauderdale, FL where she attended elementary and high school. She graduated Cum Laude and Phi Beta Kappa from Florida State University. She...
Dorothy Lee Stewart
May 6, 2023
Dorothy Lee Stewart, 92, passed away on Saturday, May 6, 2023. She was born on September 20, 1930, to the late Jack and Althea Ridley Stewart. Dorothy enjoyed working in the yard, reading, and spending time with her family. She was a member of Yellow Mountain Baptist Church.
Dorothy is survived by her daughters, Vickie Baumgarner (Doyle), Donna...
Aaron Spell
May 2, 2023
On Tuesday, May 2, 2023, Aaron Jean Spell, beloved father, son, brother, partner, and friend, passed away at age 45.
Aaron was born July 11, 1977 in Peoria, Illinois, and spent much of his childhood in Lehigh Acres, Florida. His first job was a mechanic at 16, a passion and set of skills he carried with him when...
Joseph Michael Conway
May 2, 2023
Joseph Michael Conway, 68, passed away peacefully and of natural causes on May 1, 2023.Known as Jody growing up, Joe as an adult, and Yoyo to his grandchildren, Joseph was born on November 1, 1954 in Chicago, Illinois, the second of five children of the late Paul Louis Conway and Joan McGarry Conway. He graduated in 1972 from LaSalle High...
Vance Nations
Apr 30, 2023
Vance Nations, 75, of Sylva, passed away Sunday April 30, 2023A Native and a lifelong resident of Jackson County, he was the son of the late Harley and Hester NationsVance's Joy in Life was getting to spend time with his family, especially his grand kids.In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by his wife Libby,...
Don Shuler
Apr 24, 2023
Donal Joseph Shuler, 91, went home to be with the Lord in the early hours of Monday, April 24, 2023. Don was born on November 5, 1931, to the late Fred Shuler and Vinnie Hoyle Shuler.
Don was a U.S. Navy veteran and he retired from Dayco Corporation. In later years he worked for Mountain Projects and Bryson...
Harrison Frizzell
Apr 8, 2023
Harrison McDonald Frizzell, age 73 of Sylva NC, passed away on Saturday April 8, 2023. He was born on August 7, 1949, in Jackson County, to the late William Coleman Frizzell and Ruby Lee White Frizzell.
Harrison retired from WCU and took pride in his work. He enjoyed his passions for gardening, woodworking, foraging, homesteading, and spending his...
Ernest L.C. Higdon
Apr 17, 2023
Ernest L.C. Higdon 72 of Lakemont, Georgia, formerly from Sylva, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, April 17, 2023. Ernie was born on September 26, 1950 to the late William Lee Higdon and Ellen Jane Franks Higdon. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Scotty Higdon.Ernie loved hunting, fishing, camping, and watching Braves baseball. He...
George Clyde Weekley
Apr 17, 2023
George Clyde Weekley, 88, passed away on April 17, 2023, in Sylva, NC. He was surrounded by his immediate family: his wife, Ellen; his son, George Jr.; and his three daughters; Patricia, Donna, and Jean.
George was born on October 20, 1934, in Perdido, Alabama to Lebious Verlyn and Leila Mae Havard Weekley. He graduated from Bay Minette...
Birdie Rowland Hensley
Apr 15, 2023
Birdie Rowland Hensley, 92, of Whittier, went home to be with the Lord, Saturday April 15, 2023
A native of Jackson County, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Bonnie Rowland. Birdie was a member of Wilmot Baptist Church, where she taught Sunday school for many years. She loved gardening and her flowers but her favorite thing to...
James Douglas Hage, Sr.
Apr 15, 2023
James Douglas Hage, Sr. of Sylva NC, passed away peacefully Saturday April 15, 2023, at the Solace Hospice Center in Asheville NC, after a period of declining health.
Jim was born in Brooklyn NY, and moved with his family to Miami, FL as a teenager, In later years he moved to the beautiful mountains of Western North Carolina. He...
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