Obituaries

Sep 25, 2024

Sep 8, 2024

On Sunday, September 8, Patricia S. Jones passed away peacefully in her sleep at home. Known as Patti to her many friends in Sylva and elsewhere, she was a bright light to anyone who met her.

Patti grew up in Savannah, Georgia and attended Georgia Southern University where it's rumored she majored in bridge. In later life she attended UNC Greensboro...

Jun 12, 2024

Robert Lee Lanning 74 of Haywood County passed away on Wednesday June 12, 2024. He lived most of his life in Cullowhee. Robert was born in Buncombe County on December 5, 1949 to Carl Lee Lanning and Macney Jane Maynor. Robert is survived by his son, Shannon Lanning; daughter, Deborah Lanning; four grandchildren; and many great grandchildren. Several nieces also...

Jun 9, 2024

A full obituary for Harold will be forthcoming. Please check back.

May 23, 2024

Michael Robert Sheets, 84 of Balsam, NC, passed away peacefully Thursday, May 23, 2024. Mike was born on January 3, 1940, in Jacksonville, FL, to the late Paul Grimes and Charlotte Pauline Denke Sheets. Mike lived most of his life in Daytona Beach, FL, before moving to his beloved mountain home in Balsam, NC. Mike and his “Child Bride” Susan...

Feb 9, 2024

Betty H. Greene, 90, of Sylva, passed away Friday February 9, 2024

A native and a lifelong resident of Jackson County she was the daughter of the late Clyde and Mabel Hensley

From childhood Betty devoted her life to serving the Lord. Throughout her life, Betty sang with Gospel groups, was a Sunday school teacher, active in TBA, member of WMU, taught...

Jan 25, 2024

Sue Painter, 98 of Sylva, passed away Thursday, January 25, 2024. 

A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00pm Sunday, February 4, 2024 at Lovedale Baptist Church. The family will receive friends from 1:00-2:00pm prior to the service. 

A full obit will be posted when available. 

Aug 6, 2023

A full obituary for Barbara will be forthcoming.  Please check back.

Feb 25, 2023

 

Bobby Ray Chastain went to his heavenly home on Saturday, February 25, 2023. Bobby was born on June 23, 1959 to the late James and June Carpenter Chastain. He owned his own company, Chastain Excavating, Inc. for thirty years. He was a NASCAR fan and he loved his Raiders.

His son, Ty and grandson, Chase were the love of...

Feb 17, 2023

Kevin Gray Smith, age 59 of Glenville NC, passed away on Friday, February 17, 2023. He was born on May 17, 1963, in Jackson County, to Desmond Gray Smith Jr.  and Dorothy Sue Bentley Smith.

He will be dearly missed by his loving wife of 39 years, Susan (Alexander); children, Rebecca (Matthew) Perry, Katherine (Nicholas) Pollock, Jonathan Smith; siblings, Kenny...

Feb 17, 2023

 

Nell Green Sanford, 90 of Sylva, passed away on Friday, February 17, 2023. Nell was born on October 16, 1932, in Jackson County to the late Ode and Minnie Allman Green. Nell work as an Assistant Clerk of Court at Jackson County for almost 20 years where she retired. Her previous employment included working at the North Carolina General...

Feb 15, 2023

Sherry Cecile Lewis, age 73 of Glenville NC, passed away on Tuesday February 14th, 2023. She was born December 16th, 1949, in Paducah Kentucky, to the late Maurice and Marjorie Ward.

Sherry was a graduate of Seacrest High School in Delray Beach Florida. She loved music, birds, roses, her family and Jesus.

She will be dearly missed by her husband...

Feb 13, 2023

 

Robert T. Hoage, 74, passed away February 13, 2023, in Hendersonville NC, after a prolonged illness.

Robert was born to parents, Robert B. “Bob” and Elizabeth “Betty” L. Hoage, in Michigan; a brother, Mike,came later and completed his early family. A first marriage ended but gave him a daughter, Rebekkah. Asecond marriage with wife, Francis, gave him lasting love...

Feb 13, 2023

 

William "Bill" Sheppard Jr., 69, of the Balsam Community, passed away Monday February13, 2023.A native of Summerville, SC, Bill was the son of Nadine Colson Sheppard and the late William Sheppard Sr.Bill was the owner of Summerville Foreign Car Center for 45 years. He retired in 2015 and enjoyed sitting out on his porch and watching his bears and...

Feb 11, 2023

Ruth Pangle Crawford of Webster, passed away at the age of 99 on Saturday, February 11, 2023.  A native of Jackson County, Ruth was born July 23, 1923, at Barkers Creek.  She was the daughter of the late Jim and Fannie Sutton Pangle.  She graduated from Hoquiam High School in Hoquiam, Washington in 1940.  She only lived in Hoquiam for...

Feb 11, 2023

 

Anne Fisher Cabe, 83, of Sylva, passed away peacefully Saturday morning, February 11, 2023 at Skyland Care Center.

A native and a lifelong resident of Jackson County, Anne was the only child of the late William James “Bill” and Thelma Fancher Fisher.

Anne retired from the Jackson County Department of Social Services with 30 years of service.  She served...

Feb 10, 2023

 

Harrison "Harry" Powell entered into the heavenly place prepared by His Savior late Thursday, February 9. He endured a period of declining health in a manner that testified to the greatness of God, peace of Christ, and comfort of the Holy Spirit. 

Harrison is survived by his wife of 47 years, Faye Carpenter Powell; his son David and wife...

Feb 9, 2023

 

Fred Carl Parker, age 86, of Sylva, N.C., passed away on February 9, 2023.   Born July 15, 1936, in Asheville, N.C., to “Fred” Robert Parker and Beulah Faye “Boots” (Powell) Parker, Fred was the quintessential American patriot who served honorably in the U.S. Army, South Carolina Air National Guard (Retired), and Federal Civil Service, U.S. Navy (Retired).   ...

Feb 9, 2023

 

Ned Mills 83 of Sylva passed in peace on February 9, 2023. He was the husband of Peggy Jones and the son of the late Wayne and Faye Mills.

He was a 1958 graduate of Sylva High School. He retired from C.J. Harris Hospital where he worked along side Dr. Lawrence Supik. Ned was also an entrepreneur and a...

Feb 7, 2023

 

Grover Eldon Hunter, 82 of Cashiers, passed away on Tuesday, February 7, 2023. He was born May 2, 1940, in Jackson County to the late Claude and Sibbie Speed Hunter. Grover was a logger by trade and loved to work with trees. He enjoyed being outdoors and going to flea markets. Grover loved spending time with his family, especially...