Obituaries

Jul 14, 2021

Scott William Alligood, 45, of Sylva, went home to be with the Lord, Wednesday morning July 14, 2021.

Scott had been a resident of Jackson County for over 25 years and touched alot of lives and made a huge impact on so many people along the way. He was a Charter Member and an Officer with the Jackson Rangers Camp 1917....

Jul 13, 2021

Barbara Sue Sherrill, 75, of Sylva passed away Tuesday, July 13, 2021 at Vero Health and Rehab. Barbara was born on November 20, 1945 in Jackson County to the late Howard and Myrtle Jones. Barbara loved spending time with family and friends. She was always trading or buying cars. Barbara was a beautician for 40 years, she enjoyed doing her...

Jul 13, 2021

Kathee Pate Jones passed away early morning Tuesday July 13, 2021 after fighting cancer for almost 10 years. Kathee beat cancer once but it unfortunately came back. For the past 3 years she fought with every ounce of her body to kick cancer’s ass for a second time but her body had been through too much. 

As a teacher she molded...

Jul 11, 2021

Annelise Kathleen Davis, 30, of Cullowhee, NC, died Sunday July 11, 2021 of spinal cord cancer.  Through surgery, chemo, radiation, more chemo, physical therapy, and more physical therapy, Annelise maintained her determination and courage.  She loved adventure and served with Cullowhee Baptist Church as a missionary to the people of Haiti during two summers.  Even after she had to use...

Jul 10, 2021

Rickey Church, age 58, of Whittier, NC, passed away on Saturday, July 10, 2021 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Veronica Garrison and the son of the late Charles Church and Sara Reep. 

Rickey was disability retired from the United States Air Force. He was self-employed as a farmer and enjoyed being outdoors. Rickey...

Jul 9, 2021

Dillon was called to be with the Lord on Friday July 9, 2021. He was 22 years young. Dillon was born on August 4, 1998, in Sylva, NC. Dillon was raised by his parents, Jeremy and Deena (Rodgers) Moore, also of Sylva. Dillon served proudly in the U.S. Army stationed out of Fort Hood, Texas.

Dillon was an outgoing and generous...

Jul 6, 2021

On July 6, 2021, Evelee met Jesus, her Lord and Savior, at the river where He took her by the hand, and they crossed over Jordan.

Rejoice with her. She lives in Heaven enjoying the reunion with those who preceded her in death. Her loving husband, John; mother, Fannie Cooper; father, George Downey; sisters, Myrle Green, Dorothy Patterson, Martha Queen; son,...

Jul 3, 2021

Eliza Mae Thompson Evans, age 94 of Sylva, passed away at her home on Saturday, July 3, 2021 . Eliza Mae was born on May 2, 1927,  in Jackson County, to the late Ennis and Bertha Thompson. She loved the outdoors and loved working in her garden and flowers. She also enjoyed reading. Eliza Mae was a member of Love’s...

Jul 3, 2021

Cynthia Anne Friedrich, 65, of Bryson City, passed away Saturday morning July 3, 2021 at Care Partners Mission Health in Asheville, NC.  

Cynthia was a native of Texas, born November 10, 1955, to the late Gilbert Friedrich and Rose Marie Dylla. 

She was preceded in death by her brother, Kelley and sister, Cathy. 

She is survived by her sister, Beverly Swensen, nephews, Jonathon,...

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 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 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

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 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 22, 2021

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