Obituaries

Jul 3, 2021

Pamela E. Stovall, passed away after a short battle with cancer on Saturday, July 3, 2021. She was surrounded by her family.

Pamela was born on July 12, 1957; she is preceded in death by her father, Robert L. Lambert.

Pamela is survived by her husband, Thomas L. Stovall of Sylva, NC; mother, Ozela Lambert of Beaufort, SC; sisters, Gwen Buchanan of Beaufort,...

Jul 3, 2021

R. Scott Buchanan, 58, of Sylva, went home to be with the Lord, Saturday morning July 3, 2021. A native and a lifelong resident of Jackson County he was the son of the late Jake Buchanan and Joann Stephenson and was raised by the late Frank and Marie Jones. 

Scott enjoyed fishing, bowling, digging ginseng and spending time with his family....

Jul 1, 2021

James L. "Jim" Taylor, age 73, of Sylva, NC passed away on Thursday, July 1, 2021 at his home in Sylva following a brief illness and surrounded by his loving family. He was the son of the late Luther and Gladys Taylor of Dillsboro.

Jim is survived by his wife; Glenda Taylor and two daughters; Jenny (Kyle) Johnson of...

Jul 1, 2021

Claude Ray Revis, 86, of Sylva passed away,Thursday, July 1, 2021 at Morning Star Assisted Living. Claude was born on September 16, 1934 in Jackson County to the late Jewel and Gertrude Revis. Claude loved animals, and he enjoyed elk and bird watching. During his spare time, he enjoyed going hiking, fishing, gardening and camping. His favorite thing to do...

Jun 29, 2021

Michael David Salling, 62, of Sylva, went home to be with the Lord, Tuesday June 29, 2021. A resident of Jackson County for the past 25 years, he was the son of the late Martha Mills and Wilfred Salling. Mike enjoyed fishing and was an incredible chef, who loved to prepare meals for everyone with love. He would love to...

Jun 29, 2021

Lillie Carver Parris, 73, of Cherokee, passed away on, Tuesday, June 29, 2021.

Mrs. Parris was born on July 15, 1947 in Macon County to Ethel Passmore Carver and the late James Carver. In addition to her father, she is preceded in death by her husband, one sister Bessie Cooper, and an infant brother.

In addition to her mother, Lillie is survived...

Jun 27, 2021

On Sunday, June 27, 2021, Mary Theresa "Terry" Campbell at age 92 entered her Heavenly home surrounded by her family. She was greeted at Heavens Gates by her cherished Grandson Buddy Baird, parents Leola and Kenneth Campbell, brothers; Leo and Vernon Campbell and her sister Catherine Ann. Terry will be lovingly remembered by her 6 children, Shirley Cagle (Mike), Joyce...

Jun 26, 2021

Jun 24, 2021

On June 24, 2021, William F. Allen Sr. loving father, grandfather, and brother died peacefully in Sylva, NC, after a long battle with cancer.  He was 78 years old. 

William is survived by his brother Joseph A. Allen and wife Jody Melnick of Laurel Park, NC; son William “Butch” F. Allen Jr. and wife Margaret of Durham, NC, daughter Lizel Allen...

Jun 24, 2021

Danny Wilson Smith, age 72 of Whittier, passed away June 24, 2021.  He was born March 15, 1949, in Fayetteville, TN, to the late Clyde and Chastain (Finch) Smith.

He is survived by his wife, Carol (Hawks) Smith.

Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to Appalachian Funeral Services, Sylva NC.

Jun 22, 2021

Alma Dorothy Lindgren, age 99, passed away peacefully at home in Sylva, NC on Tuesday, June 22, 2021.

Jun 20, 2021

Paul Edward Lormand

July 30, 1954 - June 20, 2021

Paul Edward Lormand, age 66, passed away peacefully with his sisters at his side on June 20, 2021 in Lafayette, Louisiana.

Paul is survived by his son, Joseph Li Lormand, his brother, Darrell LeNormand of Edison, New Jersey, and his sisters, Brenda Lormand Couvillon and her husband, Wayne of Abbeville, and Gerianne Lormand...

Jun 15, 2021

Donna Resha age 65 of Clarksville, TN, passed away on Tuesday June 15, 2021 at Tennova Healthcare in Clarksville.  She was born October 16, 1955 in Cullowhee, NC, the daughter of Bessie Lou Presley Blanchard of Cullowhee and the late Leslie Blanchard.  Donna was employed for many years with the State of Tennessee.  She was an eligibility counselor with the...

Jun 14, 2021

Robert Lee Washington, Sr., 46, of Sylva passed away on Monday, June 14, 2021. Robert was born on July 23, 1974 to William Washington and Jacqueline Bradley Moody in Jackson County. Robert attended Olivet Methodist Church in Cherokee.

Robert loved being with friends, having cookouts and being outdoors. He also loved to sing and play guitar and he dearly loved his cats.

He was preceded...

Jun 13, 2021

Margaret Virginia Mathis Conner, "Mamaw", 96. of Sylva, passed away Sunday Evening June 13, 2021. A native and a lifelong resident of Jackson County she was the daughter of the late Marcus and Rosa Lee Mathis. 

She was a Member of Laurel Branch Baptist Church 

In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by her husbands Peter Alexander Mathis "Elic"...

Jun 10, 2021

Steven “Steve” Joe Moore, age 58 of Sylva NC, passed away on Thursday, June 10, 2021.   He was born on June 12, 1962, in Jackson County, to Joseph Ray and Dorothy (Ramsey) Moore.

Steve was an outdoor sportsman. He had a passion for bear hunting, fishing, camping, hunting ginseng, and ramp digging, but his greatest enjoyment was spending time with his...

Jun 10, 2021

Herman Clayton Jones, 85 of Sylva, passed away Wednesday, June 10, 2021. Herman was born on November 3, 1935, in Jackson County, to the late Dewey Jones and Mary Clayton Queen. Herman enjoyed bear hunting and loved being outdoors. He was a member of Scotts Creek Baptist Church in Sylva NC.

Herman is survived by his daughter, Tabatha Green (Big) of Sylva; sister, Katherine Queen Maples...

Jun 7, 2021

Bryant “Keith” Queen, 55, of Tuckasegee, passed away Monday, June 7, 2021 at his home. Keith was born in Buncombe County to the late Gerald Queen and to Bonnie Queen of Tuckasegee. Keith was a very private person. He enjoyed watching TV and loved different types of movies. He also loved to sleep in his spare time. Keith loved his...

Jun 4, 2021

James (Jim) Edward Corbin, 67, of Sylva, NC passed

away with his wife at his side on June 4, 2021 at

Memorial Mission Hospital in Asheville.

Jim was born in Asheville, NC on December 17, 1953

and was preceded in death by his parents, the late

Barbara Cooke Corbin and John Franklin Corbin, Jr. of

Sylva and brother, Robert Joseph Corbin of Sylva.

Jim grew up in...

Jun 3, 2021

James R. Moses, 71, of Sylva, died Thursday June 3, 2021 at Harris Regional Hospital in Sylva, NC. 

Born January 1, 1950 in Newport News, Virginia, he was the son of the late Burgan and Betty Jo Crawford Moses. 

He is survived by aunts Bonnie Hooper of Cullowhee and Billie Jones of Dillsboro and many cousins. 

Jimmy graduated from trade school in Fisherville,...