Obituaries

Dec 23, 2019

Charles Allen Ward, 90, of Cashiers passed away on Monday, December 23, 2019. He was the son of the late John Ward and Pearlie Hedrick Ward. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of thirty-six years, Margo Jean Ward. Also preceding him in death were two brothers; James "Franklin" Ward and Hoy Leon Ward;...

Dec 20, 2019

Paul Thomas Buchanan, 74, of Sylva, went home to be with the Lord Friday December 20, 2019. A lifelong resident of Jackson County he was the son of the late Paul S. and Hattie Belle Cabe Buchanan. Paul retired as Manager from Ingles Supermarket after 40 years of service. He was a member of Wesleyanna Methodist Church. He loved the...

Dec 18, 2019

Robert " Bobby' Pierce Few Jr., 60, of Cashiers passed away at his home Wednesday December 18, 2019. Born in Charlotte, N.C. October 15, 1959, he was the son of the late Robert Pierce Few of Ponte Vedra, Fla and Peggie Lynn Porter of Cashiers, NC. He was a graduate of Blue Ridge School in 1978. Bobby enjoyed traveling throughout...

Dec 17, 2019

Steven Randall Hall, 60, of Lyman, SC passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 17, 2019 at his home after a period of extended illness. He was born in Raleigh, NC. He was the son of Patsy Parris McClure of Sylva, NC and the late Edward Eugene Hall also of Sylva. Steve is survived by his wife, Deborah Kitchen Hall, also...

Dec 16, 2019

Mrs. Patricia “Patty” Middleton, age 77, of Cullowhee, passed away on Monday, December 16, 2019. She was the wife of Melvin Middleton and the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Robert Buzzard.

Patty was a retired store keeper and attended East Laporte Church. She dearly loved her family.

Mrs. Middleton is survived by her husband of 38 years, Melvin Middleton; five...

Dec 15, 2019

Mr. Danny Ray Wilson, also known as "Pops" and "Doc", 72 of Sylva, passed away on Sunday December 15th. Danny was the son of the late Jack and Gladys Thompson Wilson. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a sister, Patricia or "Pat" Wilson.

Danny was born on October 25, 1947. He was a member of Calvary...

Dec 13, 2019

Dec 9, 2019

Carolyn L. Warwick

March 3, 1947 – December 9, 2019

Carolyn Warwick went to be with the Lord on Monday, December 9, 2019. She is survived by her husband Ed Warwick, her adult children Edward Warwick and Ti Hill.  She was blessed with 5 grandchildren and 4 Great grandchildren.  Also surviving are her brother Michael Collier and her sister Terry Collier. She...

Dec 1, 2019

JV Miller, 80, of Whittier, passed away Sunday December 1, 2019. A native of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Robert Glenn and Mary Alice Miller. JV was a carpenter by trade and also did rock and brick mason work. He enjoyed going hunting and camping but loved spending time with his family especially his great grandson....

Nov 29, 2019

With profound sadness we announce the passing of Armella (Mel) Rita Cygan, a loving and devoted mother, Nana, Great-Nana, and friend to all whose lives she touched, on November 29, 2019.

She left us while surrounded by her family in Glenville, NC after a long fight with metastatic breast cancer. She was in her 91st year.

She was the beloved mother of...

Nov 28, 2019

Lynda Sims, 68, of Morningstar Rest Home, passed away Thursday November 28, 2019. Lynda was born April 19, 1951 and was a native and lifelong resident of Jackson County.  She is the daughter of the late Mary Lillian Sims-Lusk and her step father, Duane Lusk .  Lynda never met a stranger and loved everyone she ever met, always had a...

Nov 26, 2019

Thurza Holden McNair, 78, of Webster, passed away on November 26th. Thurza was born in Cincinnati, Ohio to the late Mark Martin Kerr and Pauline Tice Kerr on October 24, 1941. She graduated from Georgia Southern University in Statesboro, and earned her Masters in early childhood education, curriculum and supervision, and administration from Western Carolina University in Cullowhee. She taught...

Nov 24, 2019

Clyde Franklin Watson, 80, of Tuckasegee, NC passed away Sunday, November 24, 2019. He is the son of the late William "Bill" Watson and Dovie (Shook) Watson.

Clyde is survived by one brother Bill Watson; companion Bonnie Queen and serveral nieces and nephews. 

Clyde is preceded in death by three brothers Charles, Ransom and James Watson and one sister Willa Mae Golden.

No...

Nov 21, 2019

Mrs. Eleanor Grace Blankenship, daughter of James Willard Keener and Grace Keener, passed away on Thursday, November 21, 2019. She was born on September 19, 1938 in Highlands, NC. She attended the public schools of Macon County and was a graduate of Southwest Community College. She was also preceded in death by her brother; James Keener.

She was married to Harold...

Nov 19, 2019

Nov 19, 2019

Charles John Jordan, 80, of Bryson City, passed away at home after a long illness and has now gone home to be with the Lord. Charles is a U.S.Navy Veteran and his greatest love was bowling and the Smoky Mountain Senior Games. He was loved by all and is already missed by so many. 

Charles is survived by two brothers; Kenneth...

Nov 17, 2019

Judy Kay Singleton, 65, of Sylva, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday November 17, 2019. A native of Haywood County, she had lived in Sylva since 1988. Judy was a member of Pleasant Balsam Baptist Church. She leaves behind the love of her life, her fur baby Willis. Judy never met a stranger, she always had time...

Nov 17, 2019

Mrs Sarah Margaret Barrett, July 25, 1922 - November 17, 2019

Mrs Sarah Margaret Barrett, daughter of the late Jesse Cleveland Counts and Margaret Lykes Counts, was born on July 25, 1922 in Birmingham, Alabama.  She attended Woodlawn High School, Montevallo College and graduated from Howard College, now known as Sanford University. 

She was a gifted musician, playing cello in middle school,...

Nov 13, 2019

Jim Stiwinter, age 72, of Cullowhee, NC, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 13, 2019 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Willean Stiwinter and the son of the late Odell and Baye Stiwinter. 

He was a member of Cashiers Church of God. He was retired from Duke Power Energy and...

Nov 12, 2019

Walter Powers passed November 12, 2019. Born in Mulberry, Florida  August 7, 1921, Walter leaves behind his wife of 38 years, Joan Bushey Kepner Powers, daughter Anne Clendinen,  sons William Powers, Daniel Kepner, Dennis Kepner, 2 granddaughters, 6 grandsons, 2 great grandsons, 2 great granddaughters.

Walter had a lifetime in the newspaper business including news bureau director, newspaper reporter, and columnist....