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Sarah Cooper Gibson
Dec 12, 2024
Sarah Estella Cooper Gibson went home to be with Jesus on Thursday, December 12, 2024. She was the daughter of Paul and Nora (née Tritt) Cooper of Qualla township in Jackson County. She was born September 5, 1927 and graduated from Sylva Central High School in 1945.
Estella had a strong faith in God and lived her faith daily. A member...
Reverend Lyndon J. Biddix
Dec 15, 2024
Reverend Lyndon Joseph Biddix
Reverend Lyndon Joseph Biddix, 78, of Sylva entered the presence of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, December 15, 2024. Surrounded by his children and many loving grandchildren.
He was born in Jackson County, N.C. on December 6, 1946 to the late Lebron Biddix and Ollie Shular Biddix. He was a loyal and faithful servant of...
Mickie Dean McCall
Dec 13, 2024
Mickie Dean McCall, a beloved Matriarch of her family, passed away on December 13, 2024, at Mission Hospital in Asheville, North Carolina. She was born November 5, 1945, in Jackson County, North Carolina. Mickie was an intelligent, dignified woman with a strong sense of self. She had endless love for her husband, children, daughter-in-law, grandchildren and sister. She possessed a...
Gail Maxine Allen
Dec 10, 2024
Gail Brooks Allen of the Barkers Creek Community, a beloved mother and grandmother went to her heavenly home on December 10, 2024.
She was preceded in death by her parents Walter Brooks and Helen Bradley Brooks and her husband of 61 years, Lindon Allen. She is survived by her children Sheila Jamison (Doug Mitchell) of Whittier and Kent Allen (Monique) of...
Manley F. Brown
Dec 9, 2024
Manley F. Brown
(1941-2024)
Manley F. Brown, age 83, died in the early morning hours on December 9, 2024. Born in remote Sols Creek, North Carolina, on January 11, 1941 to Wilburn and Lucy Brown, Manley was raised by his mother with a healthy amount of help from aunts, uncles, his first cousin, Dorothy Broom, and his father’s parents, Manley and Sophia...
Jackie McCall Gentry
Dec 7, 2024
Jackie McCall Gentry of the Balsam Community in Sylva, NC went home to be with her Lord on Saturday, December 7th, 2024, at the age of 76. Born July 14th, 1948, Jackie lived a life filled with love, laughter, and devotion to her family, community, and faith.
Jackie was a woman of strong faith and a hard worker, as well as...
Dale Henry Hooper
Dec 1, 2024
Dale passed away at the age of 56 from an overdose. He is survived by his children, Daylon Hooper and Samantha Extine, and Lisa Neal, the mother of his children, 7 grandchildren, Chandler, Dominic, Elijah, Kaylee, Jace, Kayson & Asher.
He is survived by his oldest brother, Richard Hooper (Connie), niece, Krista Hooper Beck (Nathan); nephew, Brandon Hooper (Kimberly) ; nephew,...
Carolyn Elizabeth Thomas
Dec 5, 2024
Carolyn Thomas, age 82, recently passed away in the company of family in Sylva, NC, after a long decline due to dementia. She was a long-time resident of Fort Walton Beach (1972-2003) and Crestview (2003-2017) and was a familiar sight to many community neighbors and friends in both towns.
She was most recognized as a small, quiet woman who unselfishly devoted...
Elaine Greene
Oct 27, 2024
On Oct. 27, 2024, Elaine Queen Greene gained her heavenly angel wings. She passed away peacefully at the Cottingham Hospice House in Seneca, S.C. She was the daughter of the late Earlie and Essie Queen of Sylva.
Elaine was preceded in death by her sisters, Madge Queen, Maxine Queen Cunningham, Jeanette Queen Vance and her brothers, Robert, Hayes, Harold and Charles...
Annie Louise Woodard
Dec 5, 2024
Annie Louise Woodard, 93 of Sylva, passed away Thursday, December 5, 2024. She was born on April 2, 1931, in Jackson County, NC to the late Oscar and Bessie Williams Woodard.
In addition to her parents, Annie is preceded in death by her son, Kenneth Woodard; grandchild, Ryan Creasman; sisters, Margie Rhinehart Bradley, Evelyn Wilson, Myra Wilson, Earline Shook; brothers, Oscar...
Calvin Wayne Gunter
Dec 3, 2024
Calvin Wayne Gunter 78 of Sylva went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday December 3, 2024. He was born on May 18, 1946 to the late Calvin Hal Gunter and Betty Richmond Gunter.
In addition to his parents, Calvin was preceded in death by his grandfather, Garrett Gunter; grandmother, Pearl Wilkes; step grandmother, Bertie Gunter; uncle, Glenn Gunter; and...
Heather Ann Dunlow
Dec 1, 2024
Heather Spence Dunlow went home to be with the Lord on December 1, 2024.
A native of Carrsville, Virginia, she attended Windsor High School. Heather moved to Cullowhee in 2015 and worked for Walmart in Sylva for over nine years as a travel associate. She assisted with many remodels throughout Western North Carolina. She was an active member of Webster Baptist...
Donna Briggs Johnson
Nov 25, 2024
Donna Briggs Johnson
March 20, 1936 – November 25, 2024
With a heavy heart, we announce the passing of Donna Johnson, a beloved mother, grandmother, mentor, and friend, who left this world peacefully on Monday, November 25, 2024, at the age of 88. Donna resided in Whittier, NC, where she dedicated her life to her family and community.
Born on March 20, 1936,...
Carroll Kent Ashe
Nov 26, 2024
Carroll Kent Ashe, 61, of sylva passed away on November 26, 2024.
Kent is preceded in death by his father Elmer Ashe and brother Darryle Ashe.
Kent leaves behind his two children Krystle and Justin Ashe, his mother Betty Brown Ashe, three brothers Terry, Keith and Brian Ashe, one sister Teresa Buchanan, and two grandchildren Ethan and Owen also survive.
The family would...
Charles Edward Allen
Nov 25, 2024
A Final Salute to Charles “Dump” “Big Al” Edward Allen:
A Life of Service, Love, and Legacy
With hearts heavy with sorrow yet lifted by fond and cherished memories, we gather to honor the extraordinary life of a man who meant so much to so many. The passing of Retired Army SFC Charles “Dump” “Big Al” Edward Allen is a monumental loss—a...
Theresa Sutton Seals
Nov 24, 2024
Ezilee “Theresa” Sutton Seals, 85, passed away on Sunday, November 24th, 2024, surrounded by her family. Theresa was born August 17th, 1939 in Qualla Township of Jackson County North Carolina, to Troy and Bessie Martin. She grew up in Swain County.
Theresa graduated from Berea College in 1962 with a degree in Nursing and worked as a l nurse at C.J....
Floyd Dean Parris
Nov 24, 2024
Floyd D. Parris
Sylva - Floyd Dean Parris went home to be with his Lord Sunday, November 24, 2024 after a brief illness at the age of 77. Born on November 18, 1947 in Jackson County to John Ray Parris and Janie Ensley Parris.
Floyd loved his family and his friends and he loved all children. Children just took to him his...
Ruby Hensley Herron
Nov 21, 2024
Ruby Hensley Herron, a beloved figure in her family and community, passed away peacefully at home on November 21, 2024 at the age of 70. Born on December 21, 1953, in Jackson County, Ruby devoted many years of her life to serving others as a Certified Nursing Assistant at Skyland Care Center, a role she cherished until her retirement in...
Dr. Harold "Catman" Walter Sims Jr.
Nov 17, 2024
Dr. Harold “Catman” Walter Sims Jr. passed away on November 17, 2024 at age 89. He was born on April 8, 1935 in Mount Vernon, NY and his early years were spent working on dairy farms and being involved in the 4-H Club. When he left home at age 18, he had the clothes on his back and in...
William Arnold Price
Nov 15, 2024
William Arnold Price, 100 years old, passed away peacefully in Mountain View Manor in Bryson City, NC on Friday, November 15, 2024.
Arnold was born in Scott, Georgia on May 4, 1924 to the late Roosevelt Martin Price and Nanny Smith Price. In addition to his parents, Arnold was preceded in death by his wife of 74 years, Nezzie Lee Fountain...
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