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Douglas McMahan
Jul 24, 2024
Douglas McMahan 73 of Sylva went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday July 24th. He was born on October 8, 1951 In Union, South Carolina to the late Huey and Louise Wykle McMahan. Douglas was a self-employed handyman.
Douglas is survived by three brothers; Huey and Dickie McMahan, and Billy Davis; and one sister, Rosa Bower. Several nieces and...
Harley Glenn Sellers, Jr.
Jul 24, 2024
Harley G Sellers, Jr 84 of Sellers Rd, died Wednesday July 24, 2024, at Harris Regional Hospital. He was a lifelong resident of Jackson County and served in the National Guard and the US Air Force. He was a member of Scotts Creek Baptist Church.
He was the son of the late Harley, Sr and Vergie Sellers. He was preceded in...
Laura "Boomie" Leigh Mason
Jul 23, 2024
Laura “Boomie” Leigh Mason, 38, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 23, 2024.
She was lovingly known as “Boomie;” many lives were touched during her time on Earth. Boomie was the daughter of Chuck Mason and Tammy Holder-Brown. In 2018, she met the man known as her “Pops”, David Brown; her Pops hung the moon. They were...
Acie Turner Jr.
Jul 20, 2024
July 20, 2024 I lost my best friend. What a wonderful, caring, good person. Being a Chemical Engineer, we got to see the world. He will be truly missed by his friends and family See you soon, Sweetie!.
William E. Love
Jul 18, 2024
William Edward Love, lovingly known as "Love," peacefully passed away on July 18, 2024, at the age of 79. He was born on June 1, 1945, in Sylva, North Carolina, and most recently resided in Raleigh, NC.
William was a man of many passions. He had a great love for golf and could often be found on the green, enjoying the...
Betty Ellen Chastain
Jul 18, 2024
Betty Ellen Bryson Chastain 89 of Tuckasegee, beloved moma, mamaw, meemaw and friend passed away on July 18, 2024 at home surrounded by family. She was born October 31, 1934 to the late Lyman and Martha Ellen Bryson and was the wife of the late J.B. Chastain, who passed away on February 28, 2012.
Not one to talk much, she spoke...
Richard Dale Queen
Jul 16, 2024
Richard (Ricky) Dale Queen (68) of the Caney Fork Community passed away on July 16,2024 after a long illness. He was born September 22, 1955, to Hayes and Lila Jo Queen of Sylva, NC. He leaves behind his wife, Debbie Woodard, son Isaac Queen (Shannon), granddaughter Ava Queen, mother Lila Jo Queen, sister, Katrina Frizzell (Ron), and brother Bill Queen...
Robert Thomas Hall
Jul 17, 2024
“God Said”
God saw you were getting tired, and a cure was not to be. So, he put his arms around you and whispered come to me. With tearful eyes we watched and saw you pass away. Although we loved you dearly, we could not make you stay. A golden heart stopped beating hard working hands at rest. God broke our...
Janet C. Albert
Jul 16, 2024
Janet C. Albert died peacefully on July 16, 2024, at her home in Tuckasegee, NC, after a terminal illness. She was surrounded by her loving husband and other loved ones who loved her dearly.
She was proceeded in death by her parents, Ike and Dorothy Cavins, her sisters, Judy Colman and Patty Sheldon. Janet is survived by numerous nieces and nephews,...
Daniel John Kershaw
Jul 15, 2024
Daniel “Dan” John Kershaw, a beloved son, father, brother, and friend passed away at his residence on July 15, 2024. He was born on September 4, 1964, in Bristol County, Fall River, Massachusetts.
Daniel was a man of many talents and passions. As a creative artist, he found solace and joy in playing guitar, sketching, sculpting, and gardening. His artistic spirit...
Marjorie Claudine Fox Mace
Jul 15, 2024
Marjorie Claudine Mace, 77, of Sylva, North Carolina, was promoted to Heaven on July 15, 2024. She was the daughter of the late Claude Fox; and was also reunited in Heaven with her husband Larry Mace, Sr., and son Mickey Mace.
Marjorie was a member of the East Sylva Baptist Church. She enjoyed crochet, canning, gardening, and spending time with her...
Gracia Mathis Blackburn
Jul 12, 2024
Gracia M. Blackburn
Sylva - Gracia Diane Mathis Blackburn, 57, passed away on Friday, July 12, 2024 at Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital.
Gracia was a native and lifelong resident of Jackson County and a daughter of the late Denton and Joan Mathis. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Ricky Mathis and one sister, Kathy...
Michael Shane Melton
Jul 12, 2024
Michael Shane Melton, 48, of Sylva passed away unexpectedly on Friday July 12th. He was born on January 29, 1976 to Ronnie and Doris Greene Melton. He was formerly a mechanic at Jackson Paper in Sylva.
Michael loved spending time with his son, Tanner. He loved to hunt, fish, play pool, write poetry, and play video games. He loved dogs, cats,...
James Pat Angel
Jul 12, 2024
James Pat Angel, 87, of Cullowhee, passed on July 12. Pat was born June 12, 1937 to the Reverend Osborne and Ella Dalrymple Angel. Pat was one of eleven children.
Pat is survived by his wife of 64 years, Peggy Brogden Angel. He and Peggy have two sons, David, of Fort Mill, SC, and Roger (Diane), also of Fort Mill, SC.
Pat...
Daniel Cline "Danny" Deitz
Jul 14, 2024
Daniel Cline “Danny” Deitz, 74, of Sylva, passed away on his birthday. He was born on July 14, 1950, in Starke, Florida and was the son of the late Cline Deitz and the late Jewel Deitz Crawford. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Dianne Deitz Roten and paternal grandparents, Danah and Alvin Deitz....
Jerry Scott Cooper
Jul 11, 2024
Jerry Scott Cooper, 83 of Sylva, passed into his heavenly home on Thursday, July 11, 2024, at Skyland Care Center. He was the son of the late Scott and Charmie (Chester) Cooper. He is also preceded in death by a sister, June Cooper Stephens, brother-in-law Ed Stephens and two brothers, Scotty and Mike Cooper. His family circle is now complete...
Joe Carroll Sutton
Jul 9, 2024
Joe Carroll Sutton, 81, of the Greens Creek Community in Sylva, NC passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on Tuesday, July 9th, 2024. He was born on September 29, 1942 to the late Odell Candler and Mildred Cope Sutton.
He was a proud father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He loved his family immensely. He enjoyed spending time with them and...
Charles Leonard Bryson
Jul 6, 2024
Charles Leonard Bryson, 81, of the Pine Creek Community in Glenville died July 6th, 2024, at Angel Medical Center of Franklin, North Carolina, following surgery complications.
Charles was the son of the late James Carl Bryson and Mildred Painter Bryson. He was also proceeded in death by his brother Junior.
He was deeply loved by his surviving family, brother Robert and wife...
Harold Gene Hoxit
Jul 8, 2024
Harold Gene Hoxit, 87, of the Balsam Community went home to be with the Lord on July 8, 2024. Harold was a native of Jackson County, born on May 31, 1937 to the late Eldon Lee and Anna Laura Hoxit. He retired from Champion International/Timberland Division. He was a proud loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. Harold was a kind,...
Cooper Lee Bradley
Jul 6, 2024
Cooper Lee Bradley, age 11 of Sylva NC, went home to be with Jesus on July 6, 2024. He was born on June 6, 2013, in Columbus County, to Tanner and Cheyanne (Barker) Bradley.
At the young age of nine months old, Cooper AKA Coopie, Coopman, Coop, and Bubby was diagnosed with Lissencephaly and later at age three, he was also...
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