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Annie Louise Woodard
Dec 5, 2024
Annie Louise Woodard, 93 of Sylva, passed away Thursday, December 5, 2024. She was born on April 2, 1931, in Jackson County, NC to the late Oscar and Bessie Williams Woodard.
In addition to her parents, Annie is preceded in death by her son, Kenneth Woodard; grandchild, Ryan Creasman; sisters, Margie Rhinehart Bradley, Evelyn Wilson, Myra Wilson, Earline Shook; brothers, Oscar...
Calvin Wayne Gunter
Dec 3, 2024
Calvin Wayne Gunter 78 of Sylva went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday December 3, 2024. He was born on May 18, 1946 to the late Calvin Hal Gunter and Betty Richmond Gunter.
In addition to his parents, Calvin was preceded in death by his grandfather, Garrett Gunter; grandmother, Pearl Wilkes; step grandmother, Bertie Gunter; uncle, Glenn Gunter; and...
Heather Ann Dunlow
Dec 1, 2024
Heather Spence Dunlow went home to be with the Lord on December 1, 2024.
A native of Carrsville, Virginia, she attended Windsor High School. Heather moved to Cullowhee in 2015 and worked for Walmart in Sylva for over nine years as a travel associate. She assisted with many remodels throughout Western North Carolina. She was an active member of Webster Baptist...
Donna Briggs Johnson
Nov 25, 2024
Donna Briggs Johnson
March 20, 1936 – November 25, 2024
With a heavy heart, we announce the passing of Donna Johnson, a beloved mother, grandmother, mentor, and friend, who left this world peacefully on Monday, November 25, 2024, at the age of 88. Donna resided in Whittier, NC, where she dedicated her life to her family and community.
Born on March 20, 1936,...
Carroll Kent Ashe
Nov 26, 2024
Carroll Kent Ashe, 61, of sylva passed away on November 26, 2024.
Kent is preceded in death by his father Elmer Ashe and brother Darryle Ashe.
Kent leaves behind his two children Krystle and Justin Ashe, his mother Betty Brown Ashe, three brothers Terry, Keith and Brian Ashe, one sister Teresa Buchanan, and two grandchildren Ethan and Owen also survive.
The family would...
Charles Edward Allen
Nov 25, 2024
A Final Salute to Charles “Dump” “Big Al” Edward Allen:
A Life of Service, Love, and Legacy
With hearts heavy with sorrow yet lifted by fond and cherished memories, we gather to honor the extraordinary life of a man who meant so much to so many. The passing of Retired Army SFC Charles “Dump” “Big Al” Edward Allen is a monumental loss—a...
Theresa Sutton Seals
Nov 24, 2024
Ezilee “Theresa” Sutton Seals, 85, passed away on Sunday, November 24th, 2024, surrounded by her family. Theresa was born August 17th, 1939 in Qualla Township of Jackson County North Carolina, to Troy and Bessie Martin. She grew up in Swain County.
Theresa graduated from Berea College in 1962 with a degree in Nursing and worked as a l nurse at C.J....
Floyd Dean Parris
Nov 24, 2024
Floyd D. Parris
Sylva - Floyd Dean Parris went home to be with his Lord Sunday, November 24, 2024 after a brief illness at the age of 77. Born on November 18, 1947 in Jackson County to John Ray Parris and Janie Ensley Parris.
Floyd loved his family and his friends and he loved all children. Children just took to him his...
Ruby Hensley Herron
Nov 21, 2024
Ruby Hensley Herron, a beloved figure in her family and community, passed away peacefully at home on November 21, 2024 at the age of 70. Born on December 21, 1953, in Jackson County, Ruby devoted many years of her life to serving others as a Certified Nursing Assistant at Skyland Care Center, a role she cherished until her retirement in...
Dr. Harold "Catman" Walter Sims Jr.
Nov 17, 2024
Dr. Harold “Catman” Walter Sims Jr. passed away on November 17, 2024 at age 89. He was born on April 8, 1935 in Mount Vernon, NY and his early years were spent working on dairy farms and being involved in the 4-H Club. When he left home at age 18, he had the clothes on his back and in...
William Arnold Price
Nov 15, 2024
William Arnold Price, 100 years old, passed away peacefully in Mountain View Manor in Bryson City, NC on Friday, November 15, 2024.
Arnold was born in Scott, Georgia on May 4, 1924 to the late Roosevelt Martin Price and Nanny Smith Price. In addition to his parents, Arnold was preceded in death by his wife of 74 years, Nezzie Lee Fountain...
Dr. Lois Slagle DeWeese
Nov 15, 2024
Dr. Lois Slagle DeWeese of Sylva, NC passed away peacefully on November 15, 2024. She was the daughter of Dr. Dick Slagle and Helen Field Slagle of Sylva.
Lois was an educator at heart, earning her Bachelor’s degree from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, her Master’s degree from Western Carolina University, and her Doctorate in Education from the University...
Lucille Hensley Mathis
Nov 11, 2024
Lucille Hensley Mathis, 85, left this world peacefully and entered her Heavenly home on November 11, 2024, surrounded by family. She was born on December 23, 1938, to the late L.J. and Lonie (Sitton) Hensley of the Caney Fork Community in Cullowhee, N.C.
She is survived by her children: Louise (Jackie) Biddix of Dillsboro, N.C., Charlie (Pat) Mathis of Caney Fork,...
Kelly Lisa Duncan
Nov 4, 2024
Kelly Lisa Bisner Duncan, daughter of Edward and Joyce Castleberry Bisner, was born on August 26, 1963, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, where she was raised alongside her sister, Kim. On November 4, 2024, Kelly passed away at home in Glenville, North Carolina, following complications from type 1 diabetes and heart disease.
She is survived by her aunt Dr. Barbara Carlton and...
Bonita Jean Alderman
Nov 8, 2024
Bonita Jean Alderman passed away on November 8, 2024.
A Celebration of Life for Bonita J. Alderman will be held at 2:30pm, Sunday, November 10th, 2024, at Shoal Creek Baptist Church; with a visitation held thirty minutes prior.
Richard Lewis Bradley
Nov 4, 2024
Richard Lewis Bradley, 55 of Sylva, passed away, after a period of declining health, on Monday November 4, 2024. He was born on September 3, 1969 to Melvin Lewis and Patricia Hall Bradley.
Richard enjoyed spending time with family and friends and going fishing and deer hunting He loved watching football and was the Pittsburgh Steelers biggest fan.
He will be dearly...
Wanda Buchanan Brooks
Nov 1, 2024
On November 1st, 2024, a mountain soul and a true legacy of a woman, Wanda Lou Brooks affectionally known as “Nanny” gained her heavenly angel wings surrounded by her family. Nanny was born April 3rd, 1946. She was a lifetime resident of Sylva, North Carolina. She is preceded in death by her Husband, Allen Brooks, her parents Emma Viola Buchanan...
Inez Brooks Ledford
Nov 1, 2024
Inez Brooks Ledford, 88 of Otto, passed away Friday, November 1, 2024. She was born March 9, 1936, in Swain County, NC to the late Robert and Sara Brooks. Inez enjoyed cooking, fishing, and spending time with her grandchildren. She worked for 30 years at The Jarrett House and The Parkway.
Inez is survived by her daughters, Linda Painter (Paul), Betty...
Dana Blanchard Wilkes
Oct 31, 2024
Dana K. Blanchard Wilkes gained her heavenly healing on the morning of October 31st, 2024 after an extended period of declining health. She was Born March 9th, 1957 to Leslie L. and Bessie Pressley Blanchard in Jackson County NC. A graduate of Cullowhee High School, she worked for Contel and GTE phone company for at least 18yrs, and then did...
Linda Jo Buchanan
Oct 29, 2024
Linda Jo Buchanan, 83, of Arden, NC, passed away on October 29, 2024, and was reunited in Heaven with her beloved husband of fifty-five years Harold Dempsey Buchanan.
In addition, Linda was also reunited in Heaven with her parents Robert Grady Buchanan and Flora S. Buchanan, brother Neil Buchanan and an infant sister Lilly Buchanan.
Linda was a woman of unwavering faith....
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