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Erik Joseph Finley
Oct 28, 2024
Erik Joseph Finley, 51, of Waynesville, NC, went home to his Lord and Savior from Mission Hospital of Asheville, NC, after a courageous battle with Type 2 Refractory Celiac disease.
Erik was reunited in Heaven with his maternal grandparents Herb and Virginia Houghton, paternal grandparents Joe and Lorraine Finley, parents Paula Houghton Johnson and Gary Finley, sister Leola Williams, and nephew...
Paul Richard Rebinskas, Sr.
Oct 21, 2024
Paul R. Rebinskas, Sr., found eternal peace in the great, big mountains in the sky on October 21, 2024, at Mission Hospital of Asheville, North Carolina.
Born June 29, 1938, in Everette, MA, to the late Vincent V. Rebinskas and Clara M. P. Rebinskas, but had grown up in Billerica, MA, with his siblings, Pat, Bill, Carol and Ann.
Paul had served...
Edward Paul Vozzella
Oct 25, 2024
Edward Paul Vozzella, age 71, of Sylva, NC, passed away on Friday, October 25, 2024, in Charlotte, NC. Born on October 18, 1953, in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, he was the husband of Sara Ross Vozzella and the son of the late James Michael and Eleanor Thomas Vozzella.
Edward worked extensively throughout the nation as a renowned chef in the hospitality industry....
Shirley A. Bumgarner
Oct 27, 2024
Shirley A. Bumgarner
Whittier - Shirley Ashe Kilby Bumgarner, 80, passed away on Sunday, October 27, 2024 at Morning Star Assisted Living.
She was born in Jackson County and a daughter of the late Cornelious and Ethel King Ashe. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by first husband, Vernell Kilby; second husband, Ray Bumgarner; one son, Steve Kilby;...
James Ricky "Yogi Bear" Buchanan
Oct 24, 2024
James Ricky “Yogi Bear” Buchanan, 69, of Sylva, NC, peacefully passed away Thursday, October 24, 2024. He was reunited in Heaven with his parents James D. Buchanan and Mary Ruth C. Buchanan, and brother Ronnie Buchanan.
Lovingly known as Yogi Bear, he was an outdoors enthusiast; every year he looked forward to the camping trip to Standing Indian with his brothers,...
Ben Ray Watson, Jr.
Oct 21, 2024
Ben Ray Watson, Jr. "Ben" of Troutman, North Carolina, formerly of Mooresville and Charlotte went to live the eternal dream on October 21, 2024.
Ben was recently inducted into the National Wrestling Hall of Fame highlighting his three decades of coaching. While earning over 600 career wins, two team state championships, and sponsoring Fellowship of Christian Athletes he was a mentor...
Brenda Denise Dries
Oct 19, 2024
Brenda Denise Dries, 70 of Sylva, passed away on October 19, 2024. She was born on May 30, 1954 in Starke, Florida to the late Cline Deitz and the late Jewel Deitz Crawford. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a sister, Diane Deitz Roten; a brother, Daniel Cline Deitz; and paternal grandparents, Danah and Alvin...
Amy Leona Block
Oct 17, 2024
Amy Leona Block, 68, peacefully entered eternal rest on Thursday, October 17, 2024, after a courageous five-year battle with late-stage ovarian cancer. She is now reunited in Heaven with her beloved parents, Raymond and Leona Mall, her brother-in-law, James Bandy, and her cherished in-laws, John and Mary Block.
Described as beautiful, spiritual, kind, generous, funny, and loving, Amy had a vibrant...
Samuel Ward Hale
Oct 12, 2024
Samuel Ward Hale was born on April 18, 1942, in Lexington, Virginia. Sam was the fourth of five sons born to the Reverend Henry Ewing Hale, III and Lucy Roberts Hale.
Sam graduated from Gloucester Point High School in 1960 and entered King College. In 1962 Sam met the love of his life, Margaret Yeargin, who also attended King College. Sam...
Dollie Owen Hoxit
Oct 19, 2024
Dollie Owen Hoxit, 82 of Tuckasegee, went home to be with the Lord Saturday, October 19, 2024, after suffering from Alzheimer’s Disease. She was born on Wolf Mountain on September 17, 1942. Dollie enjoyed gardening, reading books, and working puzzles. She was a long-time member of Charleys Creek Baptist Church.
Dollie was preceded in death by her parents, Wayne and Mary...
Elaine McCall Stiwinter
Oct 19, 2024
Elaine M. Stiwinter, 78, of Cashiers, NC, passed away Saturday morning October 19, 2024.
A native and a lifelong resident of Cashiers, she was the daughter of the late Leamon and Falsom Hunter McCall.
Elaine was also retired from the United States Postal Service.
Elaine is preceded in death by her sister Freida McCall Norton
She is survived by her husband of 59 years...
Shirley Ann Battles Brooks
Oct 15, 2024
Shirley Ann Battles Brooks, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully at her residence in Whittier, North Carolina, on the morning of Tuesday, October 15, 2024, at the age of 75 with her loving family by her side. Born on August 5, 1949, in Franklin, North Carolina, Shirley's life was a testament to love, dedication, and...
Debbye Lyn McGee
Oct 3, 2024
Debbye Lyn McGee left us on Oct 3, 2024, unexpectedly after a sudden decline of health.
She is survived by her two daughters Crystal Dawn Adams and Lavender Sky Sneed, as well as her older sister Ola Harling. Debbye was an amazing mother and friend who lived her life with quiet compassion and kindness for anyone she came across, but especially...
Fred Lane Parker
Oct 10, 2024
Fred Lane Parker, 88, of Sylva, North Carolina, was reunited in Heaven with his beloved wife of over forty years, Helen B. Parker, on Thursday, October 10, 2024.
Fred was also reunited with his parents Lawrence and Laura Parker, brother Charlie Glenn Parker and his wife Marian, and brother-in-law Leonard Hoyle.
He was an outdoors enthusiast, who was known for going out...
Robert Phillip Haire
Oct 8, 2024
Robert Phillip Haire, 88, passed away on Tuesday, October 8, 2024. Phil was born May 1, 1936 in Caretta, West Virginia, to Herman and Pauline Jackson Haire. His family later moved to West Jefferson, NC, where he grew up.
Phil was a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and received both a bachelor’s degree in history and...
Darrell J.C. Millsaps
Oct 7, 2024
Darrell J.C. Millsaps, 86, of Tuckasegee, NC, was sent to his Heavenly Home on October 7, 2024.
He was reunited in Heaven with his parents Jesse and Elizabeth Millsaps, siblings Rae Hall, Pearl Wood, Violet Graves, Mary Roberson, Ruby Middleton, Velma Stephens, and Vance Millsaps, and two grandchildren Whitney Grace and Brittany Ann Millsaps.
Darrell was a native of Jackson County, NC....
Kurstan Janeen Shook
Oct 6, 2024
Kurstan Janeen Shook passed away on the night of October 6th, 2024, due to injuries from a car accident. This was just 8 days after her 17th birthday.
Kurstan was one of a kind she was a fun loving kindhearted free spirit. Kurstan had a smile that would light up the room. Kurstan was a magnet for children and babies. Kurstan...
Raymond Carroll McClure
Jun 29, 2024
Raymond Carroll McClure of Snellville, Ga., went to his heavenly home on June 29, 2024, at the age of 81.
He was born to the late William Paul and Nettie Mae McClure of Sylva on May 13, 1943. He was preceded in death by his sisters, Elizabeth Stewart and Alva Jean Keener.
Carroll is survived by his children, Michele (Davey) Lacey of...
Marcia Moore
Oct 1, 2024
Marcia Bird Moore, age 70, of Cullowhee, North Carolina, passed away on Tuesday, October 1, 2024. She was born on June 18, 1954, in Jackson County to the late Dr. Charles Wells Bird and Ellen Burnette Bird.
She is survived by her mother, Ellen; her siblings, Laura (John Schaeffer) Bird and Peggy (Jack) Stern; her three children, Maggie (Justin) Anders, Rachel...
Samuel Davis Tucker
Oct 1, 2024
Samuel Davis Tucker, age 74, of Sylva, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 1st, 2024. Born on May 30th, 1950, in Virginia, Samuel was a cherished husband, father, brother, and friend with a heart devoted to service, love, and the great outdoors.
Samuel proudly served his country in the U.S. Army and Marine Corps for an honorable 22 years,...
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