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Ray Aiken King, Sr.
Dec 20, 2022
The Reverend Dr. Ray Aiken King, Sr., of Highlands, NC, passed away peacefully in the morning of December 20, 2022, at Vero Health and Rehab in Sylva, NC. A native of Atlanta, GA, Ray was born on October 11, 1933. After attending the Atlanta ARP (Associate Reformed Presbyterian) Church during his youth, Ray considered going to dental school at...
Edith Ann Dykes
Dec 18, 2022
Edith Wilson Dykes, born Edith Ann Deitz in Sylva, NC, was the daughter of the late Samuel Welch Deitz and Annie Lee Morgan Deitz. She departed this earthly life on Sunday, December 18, 2022, at the age of 88.
She is survived by her three grandchildren, Tonya Wilson Snider of Sylva, NC (husband Dusty and sons Tristen, Sawyer and Eli),...
Marie Beck
Dec 17, 2022
Marie Beck, 87, of Balsam passed away on Saturday, December 17, 2022. She was the daughter of Charlie and Harriett Newman.
In addition to her parents, Marie was preceded in death by her husband, Jim; daughter, Eva Silver; siblings, Clarence, Hoyt, Harold, and Geneva.
Surviving are her daughter, Anna (Martin) Whitmire, children, Monica (Joe) and Daniel (Sierra);...
Carlene Jane Warren
Dec 17, 2022
CARLENE (CARLA) JANE WARREN
May 16, 1973 - December 17, 2022Carlene Jane Warren passed away on Saturday, December 17, 2022 at the Elizabeth House in Hendersonville NC. She was 49 years old.
Carla is survived by her husband, Jeffrey McKay Warren of 21 years who stood by her side with love during each and every one of their days...
Melvin Howard Middleton
Dec 13, 2022
Melvin Howard Middleton, 88, of Cullowhee, NC, passed away Tuesday morning December 13, 2022.A native of Jackson County, he was the son of the late Ransom and Edna Ledford Middleton. Melvin was a U.S.Navy Veteran serving during the Korean conflict. He owned and operated Middletons Store and was also a welder and pipe fitter by trade. In addition to his parents he...
Bobbie L. Henderson
Dec 12, 2022
Bobbie L. Henderson , age 74, of Whittier, NC, passed away on Monday, December 12, 2022, after a brief illness. She was the daughter of the late Robert and Margaret (Jones) Bradburn. She is survived by her husband, Ronnie, daughter Traci Clark granddaughter, Katlyn (Ed) Brahmer and great-granddaughter, Annelise.A devoted member of Shoal Creek Baptist Church, Bobbie was the organist...
Blanche Grice Hall Parrish
Dec 11, 2022
Blanche (Grice) Hall Parrish, age 99 of Webster NC, passed away on Sunday December 11, 2022. She was born on April 2, 1923, in Aiken County, South Carolina, to the late James Geddings and Sally May (Cushman) Grice.
Blanche will be dearly missed by her loving daughter, Phyllis Hall Byers (Alton); sister, Elizabeth Bridges; grandchildren, Michael Byers (Laura), Melissa Byers...
Collene H. Mills
Dec 8, 2022
Collene H. Mills, age 88, of Sylva, NC, passed away peacefully after battling a long illness on Thursday, December 8, 2022. She was the daughter of the late Robert and Edith Holden. A long-time member of Ochre Hill Baptist Church, Collene retired after 22 years as a well-known greeter at Wal-Mart. She was a regular contributor and volunteer with the American...
Benjamin Eldred Spell
Dec 7, 2022
Benjamin Eldred Spell was born to James Everett Spell and Cornelia Delphine Crum Spell on May 14, 1953 in Charleston, SC. He passed away on December 7, 2022 in Cullowhee, NC.
Eldred, as he preferred to be called, grew up in Charleston and developed a love of kayaking and was a constant tinkerer and experimenter. He began playing the flute...
Laura Lynn Washington
Dec 7, 2022
Laura Lynn Washington (Connors), age 70 of Bryson City NC, passed away on Wednesday December 7, 2022. She was born on April 13, 1952, in Pontiac, Michigan, to the late Robert Connors and Dorothy (Mercier) Connors.
Laura was known as an avid fly fisher and an awesome cook.
She will be dearly missed by her loving husband, William “Scottie”...
Lucille Moore Roberson
Dec 6, 2022
Lucille Moore Roberson, 94, a lifelong resident of Jackson County, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 6th, 2022, at Harris Regional Hospital. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lewis and Hattie Moore and siblings, Britton, Alvin, and Bertie Moore.
She was born and raised in Sylva, attended Western Carolina Teachers College and was a member of the Sylva...
William "Steve" Parlett
Dec 4, 2022
William Steven (Steve) Parlett, age 65, passed away December 4, 2022, at his home in Sylva, NC. Born August 24, 1957, in Amherst, New York, to William Gordon and Sarah Kathryn Hall Parlett, Steve grew up in Hope Mills, NC and has resided in Sylva, NC for the last 10 years. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church in...
Timothy Kelly Frady
Dec 2, 2022
Timothy Kelly Frady, 57 of Sylva, passed away on Friday, December 2, 2022. Tim was born on October 10, 1965, in Jackson County to the late Kenneth Howard Frady and Gladys Cunningham Frady. Tim loved to talk and tell stories. He enjoyed watching Dallas Cowboys Football, working on computers, and spending time with his family. Tim had a big heart;...
Critt Douglas Shook
Dec 2, 2022
Critt Douglas Shook, 52, of Whittier, NC, went home to be with the Lord early Friday morning December 2, 2022. Born and raised in Jackson County, he attended Sylva Webster High School where he lettered in track and was voted most popular in his graduating class. He went on to attend Western Carolina University where he graduated with a BS...
James Harry Painter Sr.
Dec 1, 2022
It is with great sadness, love, and profound gratitude that the family of James H. Painter announces his passing on December 1, 2022, at The Hermitage in Dillsboro, N.C.
James was born March 7, 1926, in Reynoldsville, Pennsylvania, to Harry Painter and Pearl Kirkwood Painter, and was the older brother of Betty Rae Painter Rompala. James served in the United...
Kenneth Dee Kirkland
Nov 30, 2022
Kenneth “Turkey” Dee Kirkland, 64 of Sylva, passed away on Wednesday, November 30, 2022. Kenneth was born on October 30, 1958, in Jackson County to the late Frank Dee Kirkland and Mary Farmer Owens. Kenneth enjoyed fishing, watching NASCAR, and spending time with his family. He will be missed by many.
In addition to his mother, Kenneth is survived...
Elizabeth Marie Davis
Nov 29, 2022
Elizabeth Marie Stevenson Davis, age 90, passed away on Tuesday, November 29, 2022. Marie was born on September 17, 1932, in Swain County to the late Etta Stevenson. She enjoyed playing with her dog, Zoe and spending time with her family. Marie loved to cook especially anything with chocolate in it. She was known for her saying “Sugarrrrr”. Marie will...
Michael Lloyd Franks
Nov 29, 2022
Michael Lloyd Franks, age 63 of Cashiers NC, passed away on Tuesday November 29, 2022. He was born on June 25, 1959, in Macon County, to the late Lloyd and Murl Young Franks.
He was an avid deer hunter who enjoyed spending time with his friends.
He will be dearly missed by his loving aunts & uncles, Horace Young, Reba...
Peggy Jo Parton
Nov 27, 2022
Peggy Parton, 84 of Whittier, NC, passed away early Sunday morning, November 27, 2022A native of Jackson County, she was the daughter of the late Hilliard and Fetzer Sherrill Howell.A Faithful Member of Victory Baptist Church in Bryson City, Peggy loved her Church and had many roles there including Sunday school secretary, a member of the choir and also served...
Marvin O. Fowler
Nov 25, 2022
Marvin Oneal Fowler, son of the late Edward and Fannie Fowler, passed away November 25, 2022 at the age of 86.
He was a Christmas tree grower for 58 years and had a passion for hunting and the outdoors.
He was a member at Cashiers Baptist Church where he served as deacon and loved the Lord. That love showed through...
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