Obituaries

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

Kenneth Harold Frady, Age 57, of Sylva, NC, passed away on Thursday, June 3, 2021 after a brief illness. He was born in Jackson Co. Sylva, NC.

He was the son of the late Kenneth Howard Frady who passed in 1984, and Gladys Cunningham Frady currently of Atlanta Georgia. He is survived by his wife of 39 years Karen Jones Frady,...

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,...

Jun 2, 2021

Her entire family is deeply saddened by the passing of Susan Chinners, who died in Sylva, North Carolina on June 2, 2021 at the age of 74.

She is survived by her husband, James (Eddie) Chinners

Children; Scott Chorney (Julie Lelievre), Denise Chorney (Ed Lakos), James Chinners (Glenda Phillips) and Karen Chinners (Tim Goodreau)

Her Grandchildren; Maegan and Bryce Chorney, Aaron Chinners and Justin...

May 27, 2021

May 24, 2021

Carol Ann Finckbone, 67, of Cherokee passed away on Monday, May 24, 2021 at her home. Carol was born in Miami, Florida on November 6, 1953 to the late Harold and Angela Finckbone.  Carol graduated college with a cosmetology degree and worked at a nursing home. She loved music and buying albums. She enjoyed making jewelry and took interest in...

May 21, 2021

Dover Cordell Cabe, age 76, of Sylva, NC, went to his Heavenly home on Friday, May 21, 2021 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Judy Sapp Cabe and the son of the late Cordell and Lizzie Cabe. 

He was retired from Wrenn Handling. He loved fishing, hunting, camping, and traveling. He dearly loved his...

May 20, 2021

May 19, 2021

Betty Ashe Gentry Luker

March 21, 1935 – May 19, 2021

Betty Ashe Gentry Luker, 86 went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 19, 2021, surrounded by her family. Betty was born in Jackson County to the late Joe Marion and Bessie Locust Ashe and was preceded in death by her sons; Joe Gentry and David Gentry, and also Robert Gentry...

May 18, 2021

Cecil Kyle Cosper, age 67, passed away at home on May 18, 2021, following a period of declining health.  He was the son of the late Cecil “Pete” and Wilma Cosper.

Kyle received his Bachelors degree from Western Carolina University.  After graduation, he began a career in the restaurant field.  He eventually went back to Western to get his MBA.  In...

May 17, 2021

Abbiedale McCall Carter, age 80, of Sylva, NC, passed away at her home following a period of extended illness. She was the wife of the late James William Carter and the daughter of the late Albert and Ethel McCall. 

No services are planned at this time per her wishes. 

Appalachian Funeral Services of Sylva, NC is serving the family. 

May 15, 2021

Lana Ann Collier, 65, passed away on May 15, 2021. She was born to Albert F. Turner Sr. and Dorothy R. Parrish in Takoma Park, Maryland on February 20, 1956.

She will be greatly missed and leaves behind 3 children: Michael and his wife Amber, Matthew, and Melissa and her husband John. She is also survived by 6 grandchildren: Madelyn, Aria,...

May 14, 2021

James Claude Queen Jr., 82, of Brevard, passed away May 14, 2021 at Pisgah Manor after a period of declining health. 

Junior was born November 14, 1938 in Jackson County, NC, to the late Claude H. Queen and Mary Jane Prince Queen. He was also preceded in death by one sister Carolyn Queen Young and by one brother Henry Queen. 

He is...