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Alicia Jean Norton
Apr 25, 2019
Alicia Jean Norton, 39, a person of kind faith who always helped those in need, passed away on Thursday, April 25th.
Ms. Norton was born in Sylva, NC on August 21, 1979 to Edwin Norton. She lived in many places in the US. She eventually returned to Sylva to start a family. She earned an Associate Degree in Business Administration...
Donald Seldon Ware
Apr 22, 2019
Donald S. Ware, 88, of Sylva, passed away Monday April 22, 2019. Services will be private. . .
Claude Elbert Thurston
Apr 20, 2019
Claude E. Thurston, 93, of Sylva, passed away Saturday evening April 20, 2019. A U.S. Navy Veteran, Claude served during WWII and was a member of American Legion Post 104 in Sylva. He was preceded in death by his first wife, and mother of his children, Genevieve O. Tantor Thurston, his second wife Sara Street Thurston and by his brother;...
Cherry Martin
Apr 18, 2019
"Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints" (Psalm 116)
Cherry Miller Martin of Cullowhee, NC, was called to her heavenly home on Thursday, April 18, 2019. Diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2012, she unwaveringly maintained her sweet spirit and steadfast faith throughout the course of her illness. Cherry was born in Sanford, FL on August...
Gonzalo Cisneros Lara
Apr 14, 2019
Gonzalo Cisneros Lara, age 38, of Whittier passed away on Sunday, April 14, 2019 at Erlanger Health Systems of Chattanooga, TN. Mr. Cisneros Lara was born July 10, 1980 in Guanajueto, Mexico. He was the husband of Patricia Yerena and the son of Ramone and Guadalupe (Lara) Cisneros.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, April 20, 2019 at 4:00...
William Carroll Jamison
Apr 14, 2019
William “Bill” Jamison, 41, a lifelong native of Sylva, NC passed away on Sunday April 14, 2019. He is survived by his loving wife Laci Jamison whom he married June 19, 2004. He is the son of John Jamison and Lynette Ginn.
Bill graduated Smoky Mountain High School in 1997 and went on to study Criminal Justice at Western Carolina...
Elaine Ruth Case
Apr 8, 2019
Elaine R. Case, 69 of Sylva, N.C., formerly of Ft. Myers, Fl., born in Defiance, Ohio, went to be with Jesus on Monday, April 8, 2019. Elaine was a very gifted lady with her own writings of poetry. She always made it so personal and meaningful because she wrote from her heart. She adored her children, Tom & Angie; her...
Richard Ford
Apr 8, 2019
NAME OF DECEASED: Richard Ford AGE: 92 With great sorrow, the family of Richard Ford of Cullowhee announce that he went home to be with the Lord on April 8th, 2019. He proudly served his country as a WWII and Korean War veteran. He is survived by his loving wife, Emily of 66 years, and daughters Diana Taylor of North...
Delana Sue Guffey
Apr 7, 2019
“I must have been special to be given 65 roses”
Delana Sue Guffey, 23, of Sylva, NC passed away Sunday April 7, 2019 after a lifelong battle with Cystic Fibrosis. She is the Daughter of Mike Guffey and Delisa (David) Pressley.
Delana loved to be outdoors fishing and also enjoyed photography. She loved dogs especially her own baby Athena. She was a...
Earl Oliver Feilner
Apr 6, 2019
Earl O. Feilner, 93, of Cullowhee, passed away surrounded by his family Saturday April 6, 2019. A native of St. Charles, Missouri, he was the son of the late Harry and Vida Feilner. A U.S.Navy Veteran of WWII, serving with the Seabees, he loved to garden, fish and go hunting with his son. He loved his family and grandchildren. In...
Ollie Mae Cabe
Apr 6, 2019
Mrs.Ollie Estes Cabe, 90, of Sylva, passed away peacefully with her family by her side, Saturday April 6, 2019. Ollie Mae graduated from Sylva High School in 1946, where she loved playing sports and was in the local beauty pageant. She worked at Chasam and Sylco until her retirement. After she retired she volunteered for the Ladies Hospital Auxiliary where...
John Hugh Moss
Apr 5, 2019
John H. Moss, 74, of Yellow Mountain, passed away Friday April 5, 2019. A native and lifelong resident of Jackson County, he was a member of Yellow Mountain Baptist Church. John had the biggest heart; he loved his family and home, just as much as he loved being outdoors fishing to just sitting on his porch listening to the radio....
Bruce Roger Van Etten
Apr 3, 2019
Bruce Roger Van Etten “Van” passed away on Wednesday, April 3, 2019 at the Valor Hospice Center in Asheville, NC.
Van was born in Corning, New York on June 15, 1947 to the late Bernard Van Etten and Doreen Van Etten.
He is survived by his wife Diana and two daughters; Tammy Van Etten from Knoxville, TN and Tina Farmer (Doug) from...
Jose Morales Rivera
Mar 31, 2019
Jose Morales Rivera, 86, passed away Sunday, March 31, 2019. A native of Puerto Rico, he was the son of the late Gildo Morales and Carmen Rivera. He was a U.S.Army Veteran having served in Korea during the war. He loved going to Church with his wife and cherished spending time with his family. He also enjoyed playing softball and...
Willard Eugene Gregory
Mar 31, 2019
Willard Eugene “Gene” Gregory, age 87, of Sylva went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 31, 2019 at his home. He was the son of the late Ed and Ellie Gregory and the husband of the late Margaret Ann Gregory.
He was a member and deacon at East Sylva Baptist Church. He worked as a stocker at Sav-Mor...
William Lyle Shafer
Mar 31, 2019
William Lyle Shafer (Bill) 71, of Sylva, passed after a short illness at Mission Memorial on March 31.
Bill was born and raised in Warren Pennsylvania where he met his wife of 49 years, Peg. They moved to Orlando Florida, and lived there for 15 years. While there, Bill was an engineer technician with Florida Power before moving to Sylva, where...
Betty Coward Stillwell
Mar 30, 2019
Betty Rand Coward Stillwell of Six Mile SC passed away peacefully on March 30, 2019 surrounded by her family. She was born in Raleigh, North Carolina on January 8, 1934, to William Roscoe and Elizabeth Purnell Rand. She was preceded in death by her sister, Billie Frances, her parents, and her first husband, James Kent Coward, Sr.
Betty grew up in...
Jeffrey Alan Coates
Mar 28, 2019
Jeffrey Alan Coates, 69, of Tuckasegee, passed away peacefully at his home, Thursday morning March 28, 2019. A native of Pennsylvania, he had resided in Jackson County for over 21 years. He was the son of the late Gerald and Mary Coates. A U.S. Air Force Veteran, he served two tours of duty in Vietnam. He loved the outdoors, working...
Gregory Scott Mace
Mar 26, 2019
Gregory Scott Mace, 52, passed away Tuesday morning, March 26, 2019. Greg or Mouse to all those who knew him was born in Jackson County on December 12, 1966. He was a graduate of Camp Lab in Cullowhee, NC. Greg was a beloved brother and father, and was known by his friends as someone who loved life. Greg was preceded...
Cindy Revis Rigdon
Mar 22, 2019
Cindy Revis Rigdon, 77, of Sylva, passed peacefully on Friday, March 22, 2019.
A native and life-long resident of Jackson County, she was the daughter of the late Jewel and Gertie Revis of the Barker’s Creek community. Cindy was a member of Faith Baptist Church. She worked in banking many years, retiring from Wachovia Bank, and later from United Community Bank....
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