Obituaries
Search Obituaries
Euna Raye Carpenter
Sep 8, 2022
Euna Raye Carpenter, 79, of Cullowhee, went home to be with the Lord Thursday September 8, 2022A native of Macon County, NC, she was the daughter of the late Carl Farmer and Louise (Porter) Thomas.Euna was a Member of Tilley Creek Baptist Church and was a loving spouse, mother and grandmother. She loved her entire family and especially loved when...
Robert "Bob" Hamilton
Sep 1, 2022
Robert "Bob" Hamilton, age 83, of Whittier, NC, passed away on September 1, 2022 at Mission Hospital in Asheville, NC due to complications related to Myasthenia Gravis. He was born on October 20, 1938 in Knoxville, TN and was the husband of Jo Ellen England Hamilton and the son of the late Ralph Hamilton Jr and the late Polly Jullian...
Timothy Paul Smathers
Aug 29, 2022
Timothy Paul Smathers, age 55 of the Balsam Community, passed away on Monday, August 29th, 2022, at his home. Tim was born on January 11, 1967, to Pauline Smathers and the late, Bob Smathers.
In addition to his mother, Tim is survived by his sister, Kathy Smathers; brothers, Bobby (Myra) and Kevin (late wife Ginger); nephews, Jonathan Smathers (Peyton), Josh...
Willie W. Sherrill
Aug 29, 2022
Willie W. Sherrill, 91, of Whittier, went home to be with the Lord, Monday evening August 29, 2022A native of Jackson County, she was the daughter of the late JR and Alpha WilliamsWillie was a lifelong member of Whitter Missionary Baptist Church and she enjoyed reading, doing crossword puzzles and gardening. Willie was a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother to...
Frederick William Rosenkampff
Aug 27, 2022
Frederick William Rosenkampff, age 84, of Sylva,NC passed away peacefully at his home on August 27, 2022. Fred was born on Jan 23, 1938, in New York City, to the late Fred Rosenkampff and Margaret (Rannow) Rosenkampff.
“Pops” or “Rosie” as he was known to family and friends, was a graduate of Asheville School for Boys and earned his bachelors...
Jeffrey L Bewsey
Aug 24, 2022
Jeffrey Lynn Bewsey, 68, died of complications related to esophageal cancer on August 24, 2022 at Harris Regional Hospital with family and close friends by his side. He is preceded in death by his father, Jack Bewsey, and sister-in-law, Karen Robinson Dail. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Josie Robinson Bewsey; sons, Kyle of Fort Collins, Colorado,...
Nickolas Michael Flynn
Aug 23, 2022
Nickolas Michael Flynn, age 24, of Asheville, NC, passed on Tuesday, August 23, 2022, as the result of a tragic motorcycle accident. Born August 14, 1998, in Sarasota, FL, “Nick” is survived by his father, Jeffrey Flynn, and his mother, Lisa Flynn.
Nick was a graduate of Erwin High School Class of 2016 where he lettered in football and swimming. ...
Henry Linton Adams
Aug 23, 2022
Henry Adams, 89, of the Balsam Community, went home to be with the Lord, Tuesday August 23, 2022A native of Maryland, he was the son of the late Horace and Sara Adams.Henry was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church in Waynesville. Everyone that knew him would say he had the biggest heart, he cared about everyone, he would...
Elizabeth Bridges Brooks
Aug 23, 2022
Elizabeth Bridges Brooks, 88, of the Qualla Community, went home to be with the Lord and to reunite with her husband Coolidge, Tuesday August 23, 2022.A native and a lifelong resident of Jackson County, she was the daughter of the late Taylor and Dialpha Sherrill Bridges.
Elizabeth was a Member of Olivet United Methodist Church and she loved to read...
Norman Andrew Parris
Aug 22, 2022
Norman Andrew Parris, age 84 of Webster NC, left this Earth peacefully on Monday, August 22, 2022. He was youngest of four sons of the late Callin and Vennie (Steadman) Parris.
Norman loved and married Ruth Potts Parris who passed away in May 2003. He cared for “Boopie” with tenderness and love. He graduated from Biltmore High School in...
Shirley Feick
Aug 19, 2022
On Friday, August 19, 2022, Shirley Feick, loving mother of six children, passed away at the age of 98. Shirley was born on March 27, 1924 in Columbus, OH. She married George Feick and they raised their children in Sarasota, Florida. While there, she owned and ran a Pre-K/Kindergarten and pioneered a program that proved preschoolers could learn to read....
Opal Lee Bumgarner
Aug 17, 2022
Opal Lee Ashe Bumgarner age 86, of Sylva, passed away on Wednesday, August 17, 2022. She was born in Jackson County, to the late Cornelius and Ethel King Ashe.
Growing up, Opal was a member of Wilmot Baptist Church. After marriage, she joined Love's Chapel United Methodist Church and later attended Lovedale Baptist Church. She was a housewife who loved...
Charles "Bill" Hooper Jr.
Aug 17, 2022
Charles "Bill" Hooper Jr., of Cashiers, NC, passed away on Wednesday, August 17, 2022 at his home surrounded by his family. He was the son of the late Charles Hooper Sr and the late Christine Hooper.
He was a retired carpenter and an avid hunter. He dearly loved his family and the sun rose and set on his grandsons. His...
Scotty Dean McMahan
Aug 12, 2022
Scotty McMahan, 44, of Sylva, went home to be with the Lord Friday morning August 12, 2022.A native and a lifelong resident of Jackson County, Scotty was an avid artist who loved to draw. He cherished the time he had to spend with his family and friends. He will be missed by all that knew him. He is survived by his...
Cornelious "Cory" Ashe III
Aug 12, 2022
Cornelious “Cory” Ashe III, 54 of Sylva, passed away on Friday, August 12, 2022. Cory was born in Tampa, FL on October 01, 1967, to Cornelious Ashe Jr. and the late Janet Taylor Pope. Cory enjoyed roofing, building, and working in his garden. He loved his family. He will be missed by many.
Cory is survived by his wife...
Sean Kevin Bryson
Aug 8, 2022
Sean Kevin Bryson, 54 of Sylva, NC passed away on August 8, 2022 after a lengthy illness. He was the son of the late Willie Bryson, Sr. and Harriett Anderson Bryson.
Sean joined the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office in 2002. He was later promoted to Senior Deputy. He was employee of the year for 2021.
Sean and Melissa...
Yvonne Sutton Parker
Aug 7, 2022
Yvonne Sutton Parker, 82, of Sylva, went home to be with the Lord, Sunday afternoon August 7, 2022.A native and a lifelong resident of Jackson County she was the daughter of the late Austin and Minnie Sutton.She was a member of Locust Field Baptist Church and she enjoyed gardening and planting flowers. She cherished the time she had to play...
Rena Jannet McCoy Terry
Aug 3, 2022
Rena Jannet McCoy, age 60 of Cherokee, passed away Wednesday, August 3, 2022. She was the daughter of the late Ervin and Shirlene Lambert McCoy.
Rena resided most of her life in the Bird Town community with her family. She loved doing arts and crafts with her grandchildren and making people things she knew would make them smile. Rena was...
Linda Ellen Woodard
Aug 3, 2022
Linda Ellen Woodard, age 80 of Bryson City NC, passed away on Wednesday August 3, 2022. She was born on May 17, 1942, in Swain County, to the late Burl and Joyce Mildred (Cochran) Woodard.
Linda lived in Burkeville, VA for 55 years. She volunteered at the Burkeville Squad Shop for many years, raising money for Emergency Services. She...
William LeGrande Pearce
Aug 2, 2022
William LeGrande Pearce, 33, of Sylva, North Carolina, passed away at his home on August 2, 2022. He was the son of the late James William Pearce and Carol Hughes Pearce Taylor.
Will was born in Marietta, Georgia, on November 12, 1988, and lived in Acworth, Georgia until his family relocated to Cullowhee, North Carolina, when he was two....
Subscribe
Get alerts when new obituaries are posted
