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Nettie Rhinehart
Apr 5, 2022
Nettie Ashe Rhinehart, 88, of Whittier, passed away Tuesday evening April 5, 2022. Born December 21, 1933 in Cherokee County, to the late Wade and Abbie Ashe, Nettie loved to be in her garden, canning and spending time with her family. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by her husband, Wayne (Junior) Rhinehart, 3 brothers and 1...
Eunice Rebecca Barnes Deitz
Apr 2, 2022
Eunice Barnes Deitz, of the Tathams Creek community in Jackson County, went to her heavenly home on April 2, 2022. Eunice was born in the Cullasaja Community of Macon County on December 11, 1941. She was the daughter of the late John Howard Barnes and Sallie Woodall Barnes. Eunice graduated from Franklin High School and Western Carolina University. She taught...
John "Boogie" Orcutt Jr
Apr 2, 2022
John “Boogie” Edwin Orcutt Jr., 59, of Sylva, died Saturday, April 2, 2022, at Haywood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Waynesville, NC.Boogie was a native of West Palm Beach, FL, and a resident of Jackson County for the past 36 years. He was an avid NASCAR fan and considered a true “Grill Master” by friends and family – sharing his...
Richard Smiley
Mar 31, 2022
Richard Smiley, age 80 passed away on Thursday, March 31, 2022. Richard was born on March 11, 1942 in Swain County. He was the son of the late James and Molly Smiley.
Richard enjoyed camping, fishing, and traveling. During his spare time, Richard would tinker around the house and build things. He loved spending time with his family. He...
Daniel Owen Trantham
Mar 31, 2022
Daniel Owen Trantham, age 60 of Sylva NC, passed away on Thursday March 31, 2022. He was born on September 3, 1961, in Graham County.
He will be dearly missed by his wife, Rachel (McMahan)Trantham; mother, Audrey Trantham; daughter, Amber Trantham (Rhyan Johnson); brothers, James Griffin (Laura), Ricky Griffin (Barbara); and grandson, Rhyder Johnson. He was preceded in death by...
Kristian (Kristy)Kelley Baucom
Mar 29, 2022
Kristian Kelley Baucom (Kristy) of Myrtle Beach, SC, went home to her Heavenly Father on March 29, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. Kristy was born on February 3, 1971 in Sylva, to Robert and Jeannie Kelley.
Kristy attended Sylva-Webster High School and was a graduate of Saint Mary's School in Raleigh. She also earned an Associate Degree in Hospitality...
Albert Carter
Mar 26, 2022
Albert Carter, age 67 of Whittier NC, passed away on Saturday March 26, 2022. He was born on March 3, 1955, in Jackson County, to the late Elbert “Buck” and Vernell (Jones) Carter.
Al enjoyed hunting, fishing, and especially spending time with his family. He also loved working in his shop fixing small engines.
He will be missed by...
Ann Hooper Hudson
Mar 24, 2022
Ann Hooper Hudson, 82 of Sylva, passed away on Thursday, March 24, 2022. Ann was born on January 6, 1941 in Jackson County to the late Delos and Edna Hooper.
Ann worked as an art teacher at Sylva Webster High School. She was a graduate of St. John’s Catholic School. Ann studied at Western Carolina University where she...
Alice Buchanan
Mar 23, 2022
Alice Buchanan, age 68 of Whittier NC, passed away on Wednesday March 23, 2022. She was born on January 25, 1954, in Macon County, to the late Charlie and Willie Wanda Franks.
Alice was the owner of Lace & Fabric in Whittier. She enjoyed cooking, canning, and crafts. Alice loved working in her flowers and her garden. In her...
Ida Louise Nations
Mar 20, 2022
Ida Louise Nations, 77, of Sylva, NC., went home to be with the Lord Sunday March 20, 2022Louise was the daughter of the late Jack and Myrtle Turpin.She is survived by one son; Brian Nations, one brother; Lyle Turpin and several nieces and nephews Louise was preceded in death by her husband of 44 years Everette Dale Nations, her brothers; Jack,...
Wanda Freeman Buchanan
Mar 20, 2022
Wanda Merrill Buchanan, Born September 23, 1940, went to her heavenly home on March 20, 2022. She was preceded in death by her parents, Vonroe and May Parris Freeman. She is survived by her husband of 59 years, Charles Buchanan, daughter Andrea (Cameron) Cochran, and three grandchildren, Anna, Kaitlyn, and Bryce. She is also survived by four sisters, Sue Dillard,...
Ronald Gene Rearick
Mar 19, 2022
Ronald Gene Rearick, 85, of Whittier, North Carolina, formerly of Rural Valley, Pennsylvania, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 19, 2022.
Ronald was the son of Ruby Harkleroad Hilliard and the step son of Glenn E. Hilliard.
Ronald is survived by his wife of 53 years, Regina Kaminski Rearick, and two sons, Jason Rearick of Great...
Charley Bryant Stanley, Jr.
Mar 15, 2022
Charley Bryant Stanley Jr., age 74 of Cashiers NC, passed away on Tuesday, March 15, 2022. He was born on June 30, 1947, in Jackson County, to Constance Elizabeth (Hodgkinson) Stanley.
Bryant had a 30-year military career in the U.S. Army and National Guard, serving two tours in Vietnam and one in Korea. He was a workaholic who enjoyed...
Jean Kirkland
Mar 14, 2022
Jean Kirkland, age 75, died March 14, 2022. Jean was a loving and committed wife, mother, grandmother, counselor, and friend.
Jean was seen and experienced by so many people as very present, engaging, strong, compassionate, insightful, courageous, passionate, fun, and spiritually conscious. She loved the mountains and beaches, pets and all animals, being an avid reader, giving thoughtful...
Judy Lynn Mills
Mar 13, 2022
Judy Mills, age 72, of Sylva died unexpectedly Sunday, March 13, 2022. She was preceded in death by her parents, Wade and Reva Mills, and son, Kevin Waldroop. She is survived by her brother, Jimmy Mills and sister Dottie Gray, both of Nashville,TN, and sister Linda Mills of Greensboro, and several nieces and nephews.An avid lover of the arts and...
Emma Marie Evitt-Harris
Mar 13, 2022
Emma Marie Evitt-Harris, age 27 of Sylva NC, passed away on Sunday March 13, 2022. She was born on July 6, 1994, in Jackson County, to David Warren Evitt and Elisabeth (Michil) Ashe.
Emma had a heart of gold and was an animal lover (especially cows!). In lieu of flowers, Emma would have wanted everyone to donate to: Catman2...
Evelyn Rose Barnes
Mar 13, 2022
Evelyn Rose Barnes, 84, of Sylva, NC, passed away peacefully with her family around her on March 13, 2022 in Asheville, NC.Evelyn Barnes is survived by her husband of 65 years, Jim Barnes; her children, Sandra Woodard and husband Morris of Whittier, NC, Dale Barnes and wife Linda of Mebane, NC, and David Barnes and wife Tina of Jefferson City,...
John Raymond Chinners
Mar 12, 2022
John Raymond Chinners 72, of Sylva, passed away on Saturday March 12th. John was born on September 19, 1949 to the late Murray Chinners and Ada Kinkaid Chinners. John loved the Lord and was a member and very active in Live Forgiven Church in Sylva. He loved to garden and work on equipment.
He is survived by his wife of...
Devin Anthony Rathbone
Mar 11, 2022
Devin Anthony Rathbone, 28, of Sylva passed away March 11, 2022 at Mission Hospital In Asheville. He was a native of Jackson County, born June 12, 1993. He was a graduate of Smoky Mountain High School class of 2012. He was a member of Black Mountain Baptist Church in Cullowhee. Devin made friends easily and was a pleasure to be...
Daniel Moore
Mar 8, 2022
Daniel Moore, 55, of Bryson City, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday March 8, 2022He was born on January 5, 1967 to the late William Cas Moore Sr. and Georgia Mae Parker Moore in Williamsburg, Kentucky. In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by two nephews; Timothy Magnum and Billy PruettHe will be dearly...
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