Obituaries

Jul 2, 2020

Mike “MADDOG” Martin was a family man, a community man and a man of God. He lived his life helping all who crossed his path. He had a great sense of humor and sarcasm even in the most troubling times. He will be loved and remembered by all who touched his life.

Mike is survived by his wife Shirley Louise; three children...

Jul 2, 2020

Kimberly Scott Maxwell, age 51, of Cullowhee, NC passed away on July 2, 2020 as the result of an accident. She was the daughter of the late Fred Scott Maxwell and Frances Ticheli Maxwell. 

She is survived by ;

Sister- Debra Adams

Children-  Jeff Westbrook, Raven Westbrook, Summer Maxwell and Mixy Maxwell.

Kimbely will be laid to rest with her father Scotty Maxwell in Monroe Louisiana. 

Appalachian...

Jun 28, 2020

Jun 27, 2020

Patricia Dills Mason, 87, of Sylva, NC passed away Friday, June 26, 2020. She is the daughter of the late Ralph and Anne Dills. She was preceded in death by her husband James Mason Jr.

She is survived by three children, Libby Mason Ramsey and husband JD, James Mason III and wife Frankie and Laura Mason Garmon; five grandchildren, John Ramsey...

Jun 26, 2020

Paul Austin Davis, age 66, of Sylva, NC, passed away on Friday, June 26, 2020 at his home. He was the son of the late Charles Paul Davis and Eileen Sullivan Davis.

He is survived by his wife of 26 years; Susan A. Davis, two sons; Joshua Daniel Conger of Eustis, FL, and Jerry Junior McAllister II (Don Clute) of Knoxville,...

Jun 25, 2020

On the morning of June 25, 2020, Herman Lewis Wike went to be with the Lord at the age of 92.

Herman was born to Carter and Dellia Wike in 1928 in Cullowhee, NC. He married Shirley Mae Miles in 1953 and together they raised one daughter, Pam. Herman accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior in 1960 and was...

Jun 24, 2020

Mary Elizabeth Worley Bryson, 77, of Sylva, NC passed away Wednsday, June 24, 2020. She is the daughter of the late James Jackson and Bessie Lee Worley. She was the wife of the late Daniel Bryson Sr. who passed away in 2006.

Mary is survived by four children, Ronnie Worley, Gary Bryson, Kimberly Bryson Marrinan and husband Randy and Lena Bradleigh Skyler...

Jun 23, 2020

 Mary Lee McMahan Potter aged 79 of Bryson City NC, beloved wife of Durward W Potter, left this earth on the evening of Tuesday June 23rd 2020.

She was the daughter of the late Beatrice Pilkington McMahan and Glenn McMahan.

She leaves behind a family that loves her dearly and will miss her so very much.

Daughters, Lisa Coday and husband Leahman, Vera...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

May 17, 2020

Rhonda K. Rogers, 54, of Sylva, passed away Sunday May 17, 2020 Services will be announced