Obituaries

Nov 22, 2020

Michael Bryan Stout, age 54, of Townsend, DE, passed away suddenly on Sunday, November 22, 2020, in Cherokee, NC, while on vacation with his wife Susan.

Mike was born in Wilmington, DE, on July 18, 1966.  He was predeceased by his parents, Arthur Bryan Stout and Joyce Hicks Stout.  Mike was also predeceased by his brother Timothy, who passed away prior...

Nov 20, 2020

Charles (Charlie) Alvis Guthrie, age 78 of Cashiers, NC, passed from this earthly home to his heavenly home on Friday, November 20, 2020.   He was born on June 12, 1942, in Graham, NC, to the late Scott and Sarah (Parker) Guthrie.

Charlie will always be remembered for his quick wit and numerous stories (that he sometimes repeated over and over).  He...

Nov 17, 2020

Larry Lee Fisher, age 73 of Sylva, NC. passed away Tuesday, November 17, 2020.   He was born on November 21, 1946, in Jackson County to the late Grover Lee and Avainell Horsley Fisher.

He retired from Jackson Paper Mill after many years as a Boiler Operator. Larry enjoyed farming and gospel/bluegrass music.

Larry will be dearly missed by his loving children,...

Nov 15, 2020

Nov 15, 2020

Mary Williams Garland, 89, of Waynesville, formerly of Sylva, passed away Sunday November 15, 2020. Born and raised in Jackson County, Mary was the daughter of the late Robert and Ada Leatherman Williams. Mary loved word search puzzles and had a large collection of cows and salt and pepper shakers. She would enjoy doing her Hearts for Seniors, corresponding with...

Nov 14, 2020

Nov 11, 2020

Celebrating the life of Robert “Bob” Douglas Kelley, the “ Hardest Working Man in Jackson County”

Robert “Bob” Kelley was born on November 2, 1939. He was the second born to Robert Douglas Kelley & Tahnell Davidson Kelley. Raised with his older sister Betty & younger brother John “David” in Hoover, AL.

Bob graduated from Samford University School of Pharmacy and also...

Nov 11, 2020

Kimberly Natasha Owle, age 27 of Bryson City, NC. passed away after a brief illness, Wednesday, November 11, 2020.   She was born on November 13, 1992, in Sylva, NC to Charlene Owle.

She had an Associate of Applied Science degree and worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant I & II, and was Medical Technician Certified. Kim enjoyed 4-wheeling, bear hunting, and...

Nov 6, 2020

Tim Foxworth, 62, of Sylva, passed away Friday November 6, 2020. Tim resided in Jackson County most of his life and was the son of Gladys Ann German of Sylva and the late Leaman Foxworth. 

Tim was a Member of Gates City Baptist Church in Greensboro, NC. He had a great heart and was a very giving person. He was a...

Nov 5, 2020

Malcolm "Max" Hooper Sr., 77, of Sylva, NC, passed away on Thursday, November 5, 2020 after an extended illness. Born December 28, 1942, he was the son of the late Delos and Edna Greene Hooper. 

Max was captain of both the football and basketball teams in High School and then attended Baylor University for a short time before joining the Army in 1962 where he was...

Nov 4, 2020

An obituary for Israel will be forthcoming.

Oct 29, 2020

Dorothy Lauria, age 68 of Andrews, NC. passed away Thursday, October 29, 2020.   She was born on April 14, 1952, in Nassau County, NY, to the late John Augustus and Veronica Agnes (nee Brennan) Tressel.

Dorothy is survived by her children, Michael C. Lauria, Marissa E. Lauria; siblings, John Paul Tressel, Robert James Tressel; six grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.

Private cremation arrangements...

Oct 29, 2020

Oct 28, 2020

Mary Ann Cowan, age 95, of Sylva, NC, passed away on Wednesday, October 28, 2020. She was the wife of the late Grover Cowan and the daughter of the late David and Estella Buchanan.

She is survived by two sons; Gary (Antoinette) Cowan and Mike (Linda) Cowan. She is also survived by three grandchildren; Terry Cowan Jr., Angela Cowan, and Sherry...

Oct 28, 2020

Paul Richard Jacobsen, age 90, of Silver Spring, MD and most recently, Bryson City, NC, passed away on Wednesday, October 28, 2020. He was the husband of the late Nancy Jacobsen and the son of the late Winfred and Edna Jacobsen. 

He spent his career working with the American Red Cross.

He is survived by one daughter; Juliet Jacobsen Kastorff of Bryson...

Oct 23, 2020

William "Bill" Patton Sr., age 93 of Bryson City, NC, passed away on Friday, October 23, 2020. He was the husband of Harriet Patton and the son of the late Judson Patton and Lillian Barnett.

He was a member of First Baptist Church of Bryson City, NC. He was retired from Odom's Tennessee Pride.

Bill is survived by his wife of 32 years;...

Oct 22, 2020

The Bubacz Family regretfully announces the passing of our beloved Shawn on Friday, October 23rd while asleep in his home in Cullowhee, NC. He was 48. Shawn was passionate about firefighting and service to the community. He loved grilling and cooking, mountain living, animals and especially housecats. He was a great lover of cake. Shawn's wry wit was notorious but...

Oct 22, 2020

Alex D. Hamilton, 40, of Sylva, passed away Thursday morning October 22, 2020. A native of Goshen, NY, Alex was raised in Brooksville, Florida and had been a resident of Western North Carolina for the past 21 years. 

Alex loved his family dearly and always put them first, He was best known for his energy and by keeping in touch with...

Oct 18, 2020

David Allen Shiek, 79. of Whittier, NC, passed away Sunday October 18, 2020 after a short, but valiant battle with cancer. 

David was an avid story teller, jokester, friend, loving husband and father.

He is survived by his wife Anne, son, Allen and daughter, Susan and his sister Kay 

David was also a dedicated animal lover.

The family requests in lieu of flowers please...

Oct 17, 2020

MaryAnn Hildebrandt, 82, of Bryson City, passed away Saturday morning October 17, 2020.

She is survived by her son; Gregg Hildebrandt of Sylva and her daughter; Lisa (Layne) West of Athens, GA, and a Grandson Cody (Amanda)

Per her wishes there will be no public services