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Jerome Oberle
Jun 20, 2020
Jerry Lee Oberle, 65, passed away at his home with his wife at his side on Saturday, June 20, 2020 after battling an aggresive form of cancer.
Jerry located to Glenville, NC in 1995 from St. Petersburg, Fl. He was a lifelong carpenter and developed a custom home building business in 1977, Lake Colony Construction. He became a highly reputable builder...
Anne Setzer
Jun 16, 2020
Anne Bridges Setzer. January 30, 1936 – June 16, 2020 passed away peacefully at her home in Cullowhee, NC.
A native of Rutherford County, she was the daughter of the late Oscar Monroe Bridges and Elva Allen Bridges, and was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Bobby Neil Setzer, of Haywood County, two older sisters (Mary Powell and...
Birdie Ellen Buchanan
Jun 13, 2020
Birdie Ellen Sutton Buchanan, 95, of Sylva, NC passed away Saturday, June 13, 2020. Birdie was born on May 23, 1925 to the late Fred and Nora Sutton. She was preceded in death by her husband John Wesley Buchanan Jr. Birdie was a homemaker and loved spending time with her family. She attended Woodland Church of Christ and loved her...
Jimmy Walter Bennett
Jun 11, 2020
Jimmie Walter Bennett (born James Walter Able), 79 of Cullowhee, NC passed away on June 11, 2020. He was born on January 2, 1941, to Luler Able. He grew up in North & South Carolina with his parents Luler & John Bennett and was one of five children: siblings- Ruth (Janie), John (Johnny), William (Bill), and LeRoy Bennett. He served...
Michael Lynn Lawson
Jun 11, 2020
Mike “Fluffy” Lawson, 47, went home to be the Lord on June 11, 2020. He is the son of Harry and Marla Lawson. He was married to his wife of 18 years Monica Lawson. Fluffy was the Chaplain of Jackson County Rescue Squad, volunteered with Qualla and Balsam Fire Departments and also worked as the field training officer with Harris...
Janet Inez Blackburn
Jun 9, 2020
Janet Inez Blackburn entered into the arms of God on June 9, 2020. She was the daughter of the late Howard Blackburn and Lola Hooper Blackburn. She was a lifelong resident of Jackson County. She was a dental assistant for 17 years for John H. Gallaher, DDS in Cashiers. She was also a certified Chiropractic Assistant at Cashiers Chiropractic for...
Carolyn Dale Johnson
Jun 1, 2020
Carolyn Deitz Johnson 77 of Sylva passed away on Monday, June 1st. Born on September 26, 1942 she was the daughter of the late Medford Ransom Deitz and Hattie Harris Deitz; and the wife of the late Benny Burnell Johnson. Carolyn was also preceded in death by her sister, Pam Deitz Galloway. She is survived by three children; daughters, Teresa...
Virginia Ann Peters
May 31, 2020
Virginia Ann “Ginny” Peters October 29, 1943 - May 31, 2020 Ginny Peters lived her 76 years of life fully, and passed away on May 31, 2020 in the comfort of her home, surrounded by her family. She grew up in New Jersey, then moved to Casselberry, Florida with her husband, Jerry, to raise their three girls. There she was...
Tammy Lynn Hoyle
May 29, 2020
Tammy Lynn Hoyle, 57, of Sylva, NC passed away Friday, May 29, 2020. She is the daughter of the late Frank and Barbara (Hoyle) Henry. She was preceded in death by her husband Sam Hoyle. Tammy was a loving, caring person and everyone who knew her loved her. She loved her family dearly and after spending many years caring for...
Donna Kaye McCall
May 27, 2020
Donna Rathbone McCall, 72, went home to be with her Lord Wednesday May 27, 2020 while her family stood by her bedside and held her hand. Donna had a beautiful life with her husband Sid C. McCall for 48 wonderful years. Donna was the child of deceased parents, Dale Rathbone and Frankie Guy Rathbone. Donna was a member of Balsam...
Pamela Sue Graves
May 26, 2020
On Tuesday, May 26, 2020, Pamela Sue (Bissell) Graves a loving mother passed away at the age of 54. She was a resident of Whittier, NC. Pamela was born on October 31, 1965 in Hastings, NE. Her biological father was William Howard Norman. She was raised by Delmar Leroy Bissell and Alice Marie (Dewey) Grummert. She never got to meet...
Rhonda K. Rogers
May 17, 2020
Rhonda K. Rogers, 54, of Sylva, passed away Sunday May 17, 2020 Services will be announced
Emma Lou Bryson
May 16, 2020
Emma Lou Bryson, 91, of Sylva, passed away Saturday May 16, 2020. A native and a lifelong resident of Jackson County she was born on May 6, 1929 and she was the daughter of the late Odell and Grace Bryson. Emma was a lifelong member of Liberty Baptist Church, where she was an usher and known as the "Candy Lady",...
Matthew Littlejohn
May 15, 2020
Matthew Lee Littlejohn, 48, of Whittier, NC passed away May 15, 2020. He was born in Swain County and was raised by Robert Taylor and his mother Joyce Taylor. He is survived by his wife Mae Christine Loftis Littlejohn. Matthew was a woodsman and he loved to hunt and fish and anything to do with the outdoors. Most of all...
Robert Sylvester Brooks
May 12, 2020
Robert Sylvester Brooks, 58, of Sylva, NC passed away Wednesday, May 13, 2020. He is the son of the late Robert Brooks Sr. and Pauline (Pannell) Brooks. He is survived by his wife Lila (Carter) Brooks. Robert worked construction and loved to mechanic in his spare time. One of his greatest joys in life came from riding his Harley Davidson...
Jacquelean Bumgarner
May 8, 2020
Jacquelean “Jackie” Gibby Bumgarner, age 74, of Sylva, NC, passed away on Friday, May 8, 2020. She was the daughter of the late Jack Gibby and the late Annie Mae Moseman. She is survived by two sons; Mike (Tina) Brooks and John Brooks. Additional obituary information will be published as it becomes available. Appalachian Funeral Services of Sylva, NC is...
William Eldon Jamison
May 5, 2020
Eldon Jamison, age 71, of Cullowhee, NC passed away unexpectedly while serving his beloved community on Tuesday, May 5, 2020. He was the son of the late Edgar and Hilda Jamison.
Eldon was a fifty-year member of Yellow Mountain Baptist Church. He served forty plus years as a paramedic with the Glenville-Cashiers Emergency Medical Service and with the Glenville-Cashiers Rescue...
Winfred Elders
May 3, 2020
Winfred Elders, 72, entered into the presence of his Lord on Sunday afternoon, May 3, 2020. He was a son of the late Raymond and Louise Hensley Elders, and was also preceded in death by an infant brother and brother-in-law, Marvin Coggins.
A member of Locust Field Baptist Church. He loved the Lord, his church, and gospel singing. He cherished and...
Leona Oma McMahan
May 3, 2020
Leona Cabe McMahan, 95, of Sylva, passed away Sunday May 3, 2020. A native and lifelong resident of Jackson County she was the daughter of the late Linden and Hattie Rickman Cabe. Leona was a member of New Savannah Baptist Church and she loved quilting, watching birds and flowers. The most precious thing in the world for Leona was having...
Dorothy Mae Worley
May 3, 2020
Ms. Dorothy Mae Worley was born to Mary Worley and Roy Pickens in Sylva, North Carolina on July 26, 1935. She passed to her Heavenly Reward quietly in her home in Sylva on May 3, 2020. She is survived by her daughter Gretta (Rosbor) Worley, two grandsons Christopher Rosbor of Cullowhee, North Carolina and Jalen Rosbor of Los Angeles, California,...
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