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Johnnie Dee Painter Sr.
May 31, 2023
Johnnie Dee Painter Sr., 94, passed away early Wednesday morning May 31, 2023A native of Jackson County, Johnnie was the son of the late Walter Burke Painter Sr and Annie Lee Frizzell PainterHe was a graduate of Webster High School and was a Member of Lovedale Baptist Church where he was a Trustee and served on various other committees. He...
Carroll Franks
May 30, 2023
Carroll Franks, 76, passed away Tuesday May 30, 2023 after a period of declining health.A native and a lifelong resident of the Pumpkintown Community in Jackson County, he was the son of the late Manuel and Bertha Frady Franks.Carroll was a Member of Zion Hill Baptist Church. He was the assistant manager at Harold's Supermarket and then he went on...
James Edward Lewis
May 29, 2023
James Edward Lewis, 69, passed away Monday May 29, 2023A native of McDowell County he had resided in Jackson County most of his lifeHe was the son of Louise Taylor of Marion and the late Ray LewisHe is survived by his wife of 50 years Vicki Lewis3 Sons; Jamie Lewis of Canton, NC John Lewis...
Walter Wade Wilson Jr.
May 27, 2023
Walter Wade Wilson Jr, 68, of Dillsboro, passed away peacefully at home early Saturday morning May 27, 2023 after a period of declining health.A native and a lifelong resident of Jackson County, he was the son of the late Walter Wade Sr. and Rebecca Cannon Wilson. Walter was a member of Sylva First United Methodist Church. He graduated from Sylva-Webster...
Jeremy Ryan Moore
May 27, 2023
Jeremy Ryan Moore, 46, of Sylva passed away on Saturday, May 27th, 2023. He was born November 8th, 1976, in Waynesville, NC. He was preceded in death by an uncle, Roger Burchfield. He is survived by his father James Robert Moore of Waynesville, mother Joan Burchfield and stepfather Rick Hooper of Sylva. One son, Caleb Ryan Moore and one...
George Benjamin Keener Jr.
May 12, 2023
George Benjamin Keener Jr., age 62 of Sylva NC, passed away on Friday May 12, 2023. He was born on June 8, 1960, in Jackson County, to the late George Benjamin, Sr. & Jessie Farmer Keener.
He will be dearly missed by his loving twenty-one cousins.
A Graveside Service for George will take place at 11:00AM,...
LC Bumgarner
May 24, 2023
L.C. Bumgarner, 88, of Sylva, NC, passed away Wednesday May 24, 2023He was the husband of the late Opal Bumgarner and will be dearly missed by his children, Edward and Linda Bumgarner. Many nieces, nephews, other relatives and good friends will mourn his passing. L.C. was preceded in death by his late parents; Charlie and Lennis Bumgarner, his sisters Helen Johnson...
Peggy Lee Queen
May 23, 2023
Peggy Lee Queen, 76, of Sylva, passed away on Tuesday, May 23, 2023, after a period of declining health. Peggy was the beloved daughter of the late Ernest and Edith Jones. She was preceded in death by her brother Billy Jones and her precious son Brandon Queen, who we are sure greeted her with the sweetest smile and hug at Heaven’s...
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...
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