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Wendell Garvin Vann
Sep 1, 2024
Wendell G. Vann
Franklin - Wendell Garvin Vann, 73, passed away at Eckerd Living Center after a brief illness.
Wendell was born in Trenton, Georgia and was a son of the late William Wendell and Lois Sims Vann. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 44 years, Kathy Sue Evett Vann, who died in 2019;...
Joseph Fredrick Cowen
Aug 27, 2024
Joseph Fredrick Cowen was born October 5, 1931 and passed away quietly, surrounded by his wife, children and a grandchild at home in Cashiers, North Carolina, on August 27, 2024. Born in Quincy, Florida, Joe grew up as the seventh of eight children on his family’s farm in Flat Creek, Florida.
He was preceded in death by his six older siblings,...
Roger Gene Ward
Aug 30, 2024
Roger Gene Ward, 78, of Asheville, NC, was reunited in Heaven with his parents, Robert and Lessie Ward, on Friday, August 30, 2024.
Roger loved animals; he spent years caring for horses and cows on the farm he and his brother Larry owned together. Over the years, Roger had different canine companions whom he loved dearly. Roger was known for never...
Wilma Dills Farmer
Aug 29, 2024
Wilma Dills Farmer, born on November 2, 1945, in Jackson County, passed away peacefully on August 29, 2024. A cherished member of her family and community, Wilma's life was a tapestry woven with love, devotion, and a passion for the beauty of nature.
Known for her green thumb, Wilma found great joy in gardening, nurturing and plants that brought life to...
Rosa Delia Bloom
Aug 19, 2024
Rosa Bloom passed away peacefully on August 19, 2024. Born on October 30, 1947, to Gerardo Acosta and Refugio Ramos, Rosa brought laughter and joy to all who knew her.
Rosa was a loving mother to her three children, Rosa Delia Gunnels (Robin), Roxanna Yvonne Manzanedo (Arturo), and Patricia Ann Silva (Abel), who were her pride and joy. She also adored...
Helen Janice Bradley
Aug 18, 2024
Helen Janice Bradley, born on July 30, 1939, in Jackson County, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at home on August 18 2024. She was a devoted member of her community and family, remembered for her warm spirit and love for those around her.
Helen dedicated 47 years of her professional life to Western Carolina University, where she touched the lives of...
Robert Henry Donaldson Jr.
Aug 16, 2024
Robert Henry Donaldson Jr. passed away peacefully at his home on August 16, 2024, at the age of 77. Born on August 6, 1947, in Clayton, Georgia, he was the son of Robert Henry Donaldson Sr. and Mildred Alexander Donaldson, who preceded him in death.
For over 50 years, Robert dedicated his life to the roofing industry as the owner of...
Cathy Brooks Moore
Aug 18, 2024
Cathy Moore
Sylva - Cathy Brooks Moore, 61, passed away on Sunday, August 18, 2024 at her residence.
Cathy was a life long resident of Jackson County and a daughter of the late Burnette and Carolyn Brooks Green. Cathy was a graduate of Sylva Webster High School and she received her bachelor's degree in accounting from Western Carolina University. She loved cooking,...
Terry Lee Kinnear
Aug 10, 2024
Terry Lee Kinnear, 77, of Cullowhee, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, August 10, 2024. The eldest of three brothers, Terry was born on February 17, 1947, to the late Doris May Cornell and Robert Edward Kinnear of Cleveland, Ohio. He was preceded in death by his middle brother, Robert Alan Kinnear. Terry is survived by his...
Bessie Edith Bennett
Aug 12, 2024
Bessie Edith Bennett, 95, of Cullowhee, NC, passed away August 12, 2024, at Mountain View Manor Nursing Home in Bryson City, North Carolina.
Edith was born in Cullowhee, NC to William and Sarah Jane Bennett on April 16, 1929. She had numerous flower gardens that she was so proud of and blessed to work in them until she was at least...
Janet Laurie Ollis
Aug 9, 2024
Janet Laurie Ollis, age seventy-eight, born October 5, 1945, in Bristol, Rhode Island, died August 9, 2024, in Franklin, North Carolina. Jan was reunited in Heaven with her parents and infant son Todd.
She was the loving wife of Jerry H. Ollis; they were married June 15, 1985, in Marion, North Carolina.
In addition to her husband, left to cherish Jan's memory...
Sheila Kay Mull
Aug 4, 2024
Sheila Kay Mull aka Mother hen, 64, of Cullowhee went to her heavenly home, on August 4th, 2024, at her residence, surrounded by family.
Sheila was a native of Jackson County and was employed with WCU for over 20+ years. She enjoyed spending time sitting on her porch, with family and friends, but most of all spending time with her most...
Gregory Bennett Crisp
Aug 4, 2024
Gregory Bennett Crisp, 53, of Cullowhee, received his ultimate Victory in Jesus on the evening of August 3, 2024, with his faithful companion Ellie Mae (his dog) by his side as he took his last breath on this side of eternity. Greg and Ellie had spent the day in the woods doing what they both enjoyed most - scouting for...
Clifton "Chic" Marcus Jones
Jul 31, 2024
Clifton “Chic” Jones, 89, of Sylva, ran his final race on July 31, 2024.
Chic was the son of the late Robert and Ethel Jones; he is also reunited in Heaven with his infant son Bryan Pearson Jones, brothers Doug, Ed, and Robert Nelson, Jr, and sister Shelby Jean.
He was baptized at Scotts Creek Baptist church last year and continued to...
Benjamin Ray Clawson
Jul 30, 2024
Benjamin Ray Clawson, age 54, of Sylva, North Carolina, went home to be with his Heavenly Father after spending his whole life singing about Him, on June 30, 2024. Ben is best known for his love for his Lord and Savior, his family, his community, his coworkers, the outdoors, and for making friends wherever he went.
Ben was born in Jackson...
Onieda " Nada" J. Meadows
Jul 30, 2024
Onieda " Nada " J. Meadows, 60, of Sylva, gained her wings on July 30, 2024.
Nada was the daughter of Johnny Houston and Helen Broom, but there was a special place in her heart for Dallas Parker, the man who raised her. She was also reunited in Heaven with brother Dean Parker. A graduate of Western Carolina University, she obtained...
Wayne Thomas Brooks
Jul 30, 2024
Sylva - Wayne Thomas Brooks, 80, passed away on Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at Charles George VA Medical Center.
Wayne was a lifelong resident of Jackson County and a son of the late Ray Claude and Virgie Nations Brooks. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Toby Brooks. Wayne was an employee with Nantahala Power...
Yureck DelMarco Torres
Jul 27, 2024
Yureck DelMarco Torres, 51, of Sylva tragically lost his life in an accident on July 27, 2024.
Yureck had a wonderful sense of humor; he thought of himself as a jokester. He took pride in his work as a grounds keeper at Sequoyah National Golf Club. In his free time, Yureck could often be found on the greens playing golf or...
Patsy Fern Parris McClure
Jul 30, 2024
Sylva - Patsy Parris McClure, 88, passed away on Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at Skyland Terrace and Rehabilitation Center in Waynesville.
Patsy was a native and lifelong resident of Jackson County and a daughter of the late DeWitt and Dorcas Parks Parris. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her 1st. husband, Edward Eugene Hall; 2nd. husband,...
Shaun S. Blanton
Jul 29, 2024
Shaun S. Blanton, 45, of Asheville, died July 29, 2024, at Mission Hospital while surrounded by his loving family.
He was known as an exceptionally talented musician, artist and craftsman who loved working with various bands throughout his life including his own and traveling the world. But most of all Shaun was a fun loving, loyal and supportive friend.
He is preceded...
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