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Polly Wilson
Sep 20, 2020
"Polly" Mary Alice Moore Wilson died peacefully, surrounded by her family, at Skyland Care Center, on September 20, 2020. Polly was born to Mr. and Mrs. Thomas D. Moore on February 6, 1920 in Clarkesville, Virginia. She was preceded in death by her husband, Andrew B. Wilson; son-in-law, George A. Stillwell; brother, Alfred Moore; and sister, Tommy Heustess.
Polly is survived by...
Weaver Clingman Green
Sep 20, 2020
Weaver Green, 92, of the Greens Creek Community, passed away Sunday September 20, 2020. A native of Jackson County he was the son of the late Dewey and Gracie Green. He enjoyed the outdoors and making a garden. He will be missed be missed by his family and friends.
In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by...
Narviel Ashley Powell
Sep 20, 2020
Narviel Powell, age 76, of Sylva, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday September 20, 2020, surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of the late Linda Powell and the son of the late Troy and Edith Powell.
He loved to attend Tilley Creek Baptist Church. He loved the outdoors, especially gardening, fishing, and wood working. He...
Haley Amanda Floyd
Sep 18, 2020
Haley Amanda Floyd, 24 of Tuckasegee, went to her heavenly home on Friday, September 18, 2020. She was a 2014 graduate of Smoky Mountain High School, attended Southwestern Community College and South College Asheville. Haley was a free spirit who enjoyed nature, hiking, playing softball, collecting rocks and painting.
Haley will be dearly missed by her parents, Chris and Brooke (Ensley)...
James Joseph Pardieck
Sep 18, 2020
Jim Pardieck went home to be with Jesus on September 18, 2020 after living a long blessed life of ninety-two.
Jim was born to Joseph and Agnes Pardieck on December 19, 1927 in Richmond, Indiana and had three brothers; Bob, Billy, and David Pardieck, and two sisters; Barb and Marilyn.
In 1951, Jim married the love of his life, Helen Pardieck and...
Carolyn Alligood Wike
Sep 17, 2020
Carolyn Alligood Wike, age 84, of Cullowhee, NC passed away on September 17, 2020 after a brief illness. She was the wife of the late Johnny Wike and the daughter of the late Bill and Ruth Alligood.
She was born in Roanoke Rapids, NC, raised in Mount Holly, NC, and graduated from Mount Holly High School. She also graduated from Winthrop...
Edward Stewart Pittman
Sep 17, 2020
Edward Stewart Pittman, Jr., age 73 of Sylva. passed away Thursday, September 17, 2020. He was born on July 20, 1947, in Jackson County, NC to the late Edward Sr. and Edna (Fisher) Pittman.
He enjoyed family, friends, camping, Nascar, and McDonalds. He was a Deacon, Sunday School Director and teacher, at Ochre Hill Baptist Church. He also coached youth basketball...
Lavonia Andrews
Sep 13, 2020
Lavonia “Pinky” Andrews, age 73, of Sylva, NC, passed away on Sunday, September 13, 2020 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of the late Jim Andrews and the daughter of the late Bill and Carolyn Fish.
She was a member of Cullowhee Baptist Church. She was retired from the office of the Registrar at Western...
Eugene Early "Mac" McDowell
Sep 8, 2020
Eugene Early “Mac” McDowell, IV, 50 of Eden, passed away on Tuesday, September 8, 2020.
A Service of Remembrance will be held at 2 pm Saturday, September 12, 2020, at First Presbyterian Church, 582 Southwood Drive, Eden, NC 27288, with Rev. Peter Smith officiating. The family will receive friends from 1-2 pm at the church before the service and other times at...
Ralph Tedder
Sep 7, 2020
James Ralph Tedder, Sr. 84 of Sylva, went home to be with the Lord, on Monday, September 7, 2020. He was the husband of Elizabeth Tedder and the son of the late Benjamin and Pauline Tedder.
Ralph was a member of Webster Baptist Church and a retired mechanic. He was a long time beekeeper and he dearly loved his family.
Surviving are...
Ann Ivalee Taylor
Sep 6, 2020
Ann Ivalee Childers Taylor, 78, of the Savannah Community, was escorted home by her husband Sunday September 6, 2020. A native of Jackson County she was the daughter of the late John B. and Jeanette Childers.
A loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother, she was a Member of Calvary Baptist Church. She was a hair stylist by trade and she loved and...
Hilda Jean Broome
Sep 5, 2020
Hilda McMahan Broome, 75, of Sylva, passed away Saturday, September 5, 2020. A native and lifelong resident of Jackson County, she was the daughter of the late Albert Lee and Annie McMahan.
She was a member of Locust Field Baptist Church and a long time employee of T & S Hardwoods. Hilda loved life to the fullest while believing deeply in...
Odell Trantham
Sep 5, 2020
Odell Trantham, 84, of Concrete, Washington, formerly of Sylva, passed away September 5, 2020. No Services are planned at this time
Ronney Eugene Jones
Sep 4, 2020
Ronney Eugene Jones, age 72 of Sylva, was welcomed into his Heavenly home on the night of September 4, 2020. He was born in Jackson County, May 4, 1948, to the late Robert and Hester (Messer) Jones.
He enjoyed being outside under a shade tree, being with family, and he absolutely loved deer hunting. His passing will allow many deer to...
Mildred Moss
Sep 4, 2020
Mildred Moss, age 78, of Sylva, NC, passed away on September 4, 2020. She was the wife of the late Western Moss and the daughter of the late Sidney and Mary Jane Conner.
She was a retired postal worker for the United States Postal Service.
In addition to her husband and her parents, she was also preceded in death by a daughter;...
Richard Lee Moore
Sep 4, 2020
Richard Lee Moore, Sr., departed this life on September 4, 2020. He was born February 9, 1947 to George and Geneva Moore. Richard lost his parents at an early age and was raised by his Aunt and Uncle, Sydney and Evelyn Sills along with their daughter Donna.
Richard attended and graduated from Stratford High School in Stratford, Connecticut. He served one tour...
Wilhelmina Lou Biddix
Sep 3, 2020
Wilhelmina Lou Biddix, age 67, of Sylva, NC, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 3, 2020 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of the Rev. Lyndon Biddix and the daughter of the late John B. and Missouri Johnson.
A longtime member of Zion Hill Baptist Church, she was a devoted Christian...
Carol Irwin
Sep 3, 2020
Carol Richard Irwin of Sylva passed into the presence of the Lord on Thursday, September 3, 2020. She had recently celebrated her 91st birthday.
Carol was a native of Orient, New York. She was the daughter of Frank and Mabel Richard. She was a graduate of Kings College in Briarcliff Manor, New York, where she met her husband Donald Irwin. After...
Hazel Ashe
Sep 2, 2020
Hazel Ashe, age 76, of Cullowhee, NC, passed away Wednesday, September 2, 2020. She is the daughter of the late Oscar and Bertha Ashe.
Hazel was a member of Speedwell Baptist Church. She dearly loved her siblings. She also loved her nieces and nephews as well as her animals.
She is survived by one brother Johnny Ashe and several special nieces and...
Judy Harris Carroll
Sep 1, 2020
Judy Ann Harris Carroll, age 74 of Sylva, passed away Tuesday, September 1, 2020. She was born on January 18, 1948, in Sylva, to David and Blanch Allen (Mathis) Harris.
She enjoyed life to its fullest and loved her time with family and friends.
Judy will be dearly missed by her mother, Blanch; children, Angelina (Eric) Fisher, Steven Aldridge; brother, David Michael...
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