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Bill Lindsay Jr.

Bill Lindsay Jr.

Sep 4, 2021

William John "Bill" Lindsay Jr., age 86, of Whittier, NC, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, September 4, 2021, at his home. He was the husband of Shirley Semple Lindsay and the son of the late William and Thelma Till Lindsay Sr.

Bill attended the Whittier Church of God and was retired as a self-employed electrician. He loved the outdoors and enjoyed...

Elizabeth Buchanan

Elizabeth Buchanan

Sep 3, 2021

Elizabeth T. Buchanan, age 91, of Sylva died peacefully Friday, September 3, 2021. Elizabeth was born April 3, 1930 in Franklin, NC.  She was the daughter of the late Jesse and Ethel Buchanan Thompson.  In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband Frank Howard Buchanan; sisters Dolly Thompson and two infant sisters; brothers, Bill, George, Jess, Harry and...

Elizabeth Buchanan

Elizabeth Buchanan

Sep 3, 2021

Elizabeth T. Buchanan, age 91, of Sylva died peacefully Friday, September 3, 2021.

Elizabeth was born April 3, 1930, in Franklin, NC. She was the daughter of the late Jesse and Ethel Buchanan Thompson. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband Frank Howard Buchanan; sisters Dolly Thompson and two infant sisters; brothers, Bill, George, Jess, Harry...

Rev. Ray Houston

Rev. Ray Houston

Sep 2, 2021

Rev. William Ray Houston, age 75 of Cullowhee NC, passed away on Thursday, September 2, 2021. He was born on September 17, 1945, in Jackson County, to the late Fred Lawson, Sr. and Ella Nora (Hooper) Houston.

Ray graduated from Cullowhee High School and Fruitland Baptist Bible College. Going to Brazil on a mission trip was a highlight of his ministry....

Joan Louise Sarge

Joan Louise Sarge

Aug 31, 2021

Joan Sarge, age 64, of Sylva, NC, passed away on Tuesday, August 31, 2021. She was the wife of Jim Sarge and the daughter of the late Arthur and Opal Cook and she was a Licensed Practical Nurse. 

She is survived by her husband; Jim Sarge, two daughters; Rachel (Aaron) Clements and Alissa (Michael) Passmore, one son; Joshua (Leliana) Sarge and...

Jon Russell Rice

Jon Russell Rice

Aug 29, 2021

Jon Russell Rice, 67 of Sylva, passed away on Sunday, August 29, 2021. Jon was born on June 17, 1954, to the late Robert E. Rice and Elizabeth J. Magee (Betty Rice).

Jon was part of the Delta Sigma Phi Fraternity and the class of ’72 Fisher High School Alumni. Jon enjoyed going camping and doing outdoor activities during his free...

Jon Russell

Jon Russell

Aug 29, 2021

Jon Russell Rice, 67 of Sylva, passed away on Sunday, August 29, 2021. Jon was born on June 17, 1954, to the late Robert E. Rice and Elizabeth J. Magee (Betty Rice).

Jon was part of the Delta Sigma Phi Fraternity and the class of ’72 Fisher High School Alumni. Jon enjoyed going camping and doing outdoor activities during his...

Dicie Lee Flowers

Dicie Lee Flowers

Aug 26, 2021

Dicie Lee Farmer, 55, of Sylva, passed away Thursday evening August 26, 2021

A lifelong resident of Jackson County she was the daughter of James and Mary Ann Farmer of Gainesville, GA.

Dicie loved spending time with her family especially her grandchildren.

In addition to her parents she is also survived by her children;

Dustin (Megan) Cabe of Sylva

Brandon (Sara) Cabe of Sylva

Jessica Cabe...

Debra Lynn Brooks

Debra Lynn Brooks

Aug 26, 2021

Debra Lynn Brooks, age 61 of Sylva, NC, went home to be with the Lord, Thursday, August 26, 2021.   

Debbie loved to live life to the fullest and brought a smile to anyone she met. She loved her family and friends, always putting their needs before her own. Debbie was known at sports functions where she was the loudest cheerleader...

Paula Honora Clancy

Paula Honora Clancy

Aug 24, 2021

Paula Clancy, 69, of Whittier, NC , passed away Tuesday August 24, 2021

Services will be private

Cathryn Griffin

Cathryn Griffin

Aug 23, 2021

Cathryn Griffin, age 66,  of Waynesville, NC, passed away on Monday, August 23, 2021. She was the daughter of the late Bernard and Lillian Griffin. 

Cathryn was a Photography Professor at Western Carolyn University in Cullowhee, NC

Due to issues related to the Covid virus, a Celebration of Life Service will be held on a later date and will publicized at that time. 

Appalachian Funeral...

James Edward Townsend III

James Edward Townsend III

Aug 23, 2021

James Edward Townsend III, age 52, of Sylva passed Monday, August 23, 2021. Mr. Townsend was born November 06, 1968 in Clearwater Florida. He is the son of the late James and Christine Townsend. He was married to his wife Nina for 27 years. James grew up in Florida where after High School he joined the Navy, James continued his military service in...

James Edward Townsend III

James Edward Townsend III

Aug 23, 2021

James Edward Townsend III, age 52, of Sylva passed Monday, August 23, 2021. Mr. Townsend was born November 06, 1968, in Clearwater Florida. He is the son of the late James and Christine Townsend. He was married to his wife Nina for 27 years. James grew up in Florida where after High School he joined the Navy, James continued his...

Grace Calhoun

Grace Calhoun

Aug 20, 2021

Grace Calhoun, age 96, of Sylva, NC, passed away on Friday, August 20, 2021. She was the wife of the late Miles Calhoun and the daughter of the late William Sanders and Margie Mills Calhoun. 

Grace was a member of First Baptist Church in Sylva. She is survived by two daughters; Carolyn (Steve) Stephenson and Judy (Neal) Clayton and one son;...

Freddie Jo McConnell

Freddie Jo McConnell

Aug 20, 2021

Freddie Jo McConnell, age 86, of Sylva, NC, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, August 20, 2021 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was the daughter of the late Fred and Ila Hoxit McConnell. 

She was a member of Webster Baptist Church and was a retired cosmetologist.

In addition to her parents, she was also preceded...

Julie Ann Deeds

Julie Ann Deeds

Aug 19, 2021

On August 19th at 2:30 a.m., Julie Ann Deeds slipped away from her battle with cancer, and into the arms of the Lord. One of her final requests was no memorial but she wanted people to rejoice in her life. She is a very special person and has gone to a better place, with no more pain and suffering. 

Julie is...

Richard Rudolph Beauchemin, Jr.

Richard Rudolph Beauchemin, Jr.

Aug 17, 2021

Richard R. Beauchemin, Jr., MD of Sylva NC, passed into eternal life on August 17, 2021, at Harris Regional Hospital in Sylva, a victim of Covid-19.

Dr. Beauchemin, born August 11, 1956, was preceded in death by his parents, Richard R. Beauchemin, Sr. and Rita Lorraine Barron Beauchemin, also of Sylva. He is survived by his beloved wife, Sandra...

Richard Rudolph Beauchemin, Jr.

Richard Rudolph Beauchemin, Jr.

Aug 17, 2021

Richard R. Beauchemin, Jr., MD of Sylva NC, passed into eternal life on August 17, 2021, at Harris Regional Hospital in Sylva, a victim of Covid-19. 

Dr. Beauchemin, born August 11, 1956, was preceded in death by his parents, Richard R. Beauchemin, Sr. and Rita Lorraine Barron Beauchemin, also of Sylva. He is survived by his beloved wife, Sandra Martin Beauchemin;...

Margaret Fuller

Margaret Fuller

Aug 15, 2021

Margaret "Peggy" Fuller, 97, formerly of South Boston, VA, died August 15, 2021 in Sylva, NC, where she was in the care of Morningstar Assisted Living. 

Peggy was married for 51 years to Irving M. "Dale" Fuller who preceded her in death on January 10, 2007. They were wed October 1, 1955 at First Presbyterian Church in South Boston, VA where...

Richard Louis Littrell

Richard Louis Littrell

Aug 9, 2021

Richard Louis Littrell went home to be with the Lord on Monday, August 8, 2021 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. 

Mr. Littrell was a Mason in the East LaPorte Lodge, No. 358. He was a member and a deacon at Black Mountain Baptist Church in Cullowhee. He loved carpentry work and did a lot of work for the...