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Tommy Eugene Scott
Nov 10, 2019
Tommy Scott, age 60, of Sylva, NC, went home to be with the Lord on November 9, 2019 at his home. He was the son of the late Frank and Geraldine Scott.
In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by one brother; Jerry Scott.
He is survived by one sister; Debbie Whiteside, three brothers; Ricky Scott, Ronnie (Kathy)...
Kenneth Hutt Nicholson
Nov 10, 2019
Kenneth Hutt Nicholson, age 69, of Cullowhee, NC, passed away on Sunday, November 10, 2019 surrounded by his loving family. He was the son of the late Manuel and Genevieve Moody Nicholson.
He was retired as a heavy equipment operator in the construction industry and continued to farm for the remainder of his life. Hutt dearly loved his family.
He is survived by...
Nancy Marie Morris
Nov 10, 2019
Nancy loved her family and the Lord...
She was loved for her laughter and gracious personality, her adventurous spirit, her faithfulness as a mom, grandma and great-grandma, along with being a fun-loving wife to Bob for 58 years. She loved to travel—with her favorite hobby being finding “dealies” and trekking around the globe. Being raised in Hampton Beach, New Hampshire, she...
Thomas Caroll Bradley
Nov 7, 2019
Caroll Bradley, 73, of Sylva, passed away Thursday evening November 7, 2019. A native and lifelong resident of Jackson County he was the son of the late Huey Bradley and Faye Dills. Caroll was a U.S. Army Veteran having served in Viet Nam. He was an avid hunter and fisherman , who loved the outdoors and cared deeply about conservation and...
Rebecca Sandel
Oct 30, 2019
Rebecca Sandel, 73, of Franklin, NC (formerly of Tampa), passed peacefully on October 30, 2019 with her husband at her side. She was born in Greenville, AL on July 28, 1946. She moved to Tampa where she attended Brewster High School and graduated with the class of 1964. She worked as a teacher’s aide for 27 years at Dickenson Elementary...
Larry Boyd Jamison
Oct 30, 2019
Larry Boyd Jamison, known as "Tootie" to most, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 30, 2019. Tootie's family, who loved him dearly, was by his side. Tootie was a native of Jackson County. He was born May 16, 1947. Most people remember him as the owner of "Jamison's Body Shop" and "Jamison Transport" which he owned with his sons, Jeff...
John Coolidge Nicholson
Oct 29, 2019
John Coolidge Nicholson 92, formerly of Webster, passed away on Tuesday October 29, 2019 at McCracken Rest Home in Waynesville, NC following a declining illness. He was the husband of the late Rachel Nicholson and the son of the late William and Sarah Nicholson. In addition to his wife and parents, John was preceded in death by three brothers and...
Paul Melton
Oct 27, 2019
Paul Melton, 78, of Sylva, NC passed away Sunday, October 27, 2019. He is the son of the late Woodford D. Melton and Lillie Mae (Crawford) Melton. He is survived by his wife Rose Coggins.
In addition to his wife he is survived by two children, Tammy Brooks (Lloyd) and Kenny Melton (Lisa); three grandchildren, Ashley Caldwell, Kaitlyn Melton, Daniel Melton; one...
Charles Lawson Griffin
Oct 26, 2019
Mr. Charles Lawson Griffin 69 of Sylva passed away on Saturday October 26th. Born on August 7, 1950, he was the son of the late Fred Elbert and Francis Robinson Griffin. Charles worked for the Town of Sylva for twenty-five years and was a member of Laurel Branch Baptist Church. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend. He...
Joan "Mama Jo" Osborn
Oct 25, 2019
Joan "Mama Jo" Osborn, 80, of Sylva, passed away Friday morning October 25, 2019. She was preceded in death by her parents, Howard and Hazel Jorgenson Hillman, as well as Jim Carlson of Minnesota, Raymond Pint of Iowa and Hilary Osborn of Cherokee.
Left to cherish her memory;
Her children- Shawn Cahill(Ken) of Bryson City
...
Perry Montgomery
Oct 21, 2019
Michael Perry Montgomery’s spirit sailed on to fish in the great heavenly lakes on October 21, 2019 after a brave and fearless fight against the earthly diseases that we all face. In this life, Perry was an accomplished and respected builder and contractor in western North Carolina for more than 40 years, specializing in custom log and timber frame homes. ...
Daniel Ray Foxworth
Oct 21, 2019
Daniel Ray Foxworth, 62, of Cullowhee, went home to be with the Lord, Monday October 21, 2019. A USMC Veteran, Daniel was a Combat Engineer. He loved riding his motorcycle and was an avid Tarheel fan. He would sing karaoke and loved being around his family and friends, he never met a stranger ! A member of the VFW in Canton, NC, Daniel was...
Phillip Allen Franklin
Oct 20, 2019
Phillip Allen Franklin, 65, of Sylva, passed away Sunday October 20, 2019. A native and lifelong resident of Jackson County, he was the son of the late Jess Asbury and Myrtle Jones Franklin. Phillip loved to draw and paint in his spare time and he loved spending time with his family and friends. In addition to his parents he was...
Nadine Sheehan
Oct 20, 2019
Nadine Sheehan, 73, of Sylva, went home to be with the Lord, Sunday October 20, 2019. A native and lifelong resident of Jackson County she was the daughter of the late Glenn and Ethel Nations. Nadine was a member of New Savannah Baptist Church and was a loving mother, housewife and grandmother. Besides her parents she was also preceded in...
Alva Jo Hoyle
Oct 19, 2019
Jo Hoyle, our earthly angel, moved to her Heavenly Home on Saturday, October 19th. Jo was 63 years of age. A native of Jackson County, Jo was born on June 28th, 1956 to Amy Beasley Hoyle and the Late Alvin Hoyle.
Jo is survived by her Mother, Amy and two sisters, Sheila Hoyle and Katie Hoyle. Jo is also survived by...
William Eugene Anderson
Oct 19, 2019
William Eugene Anderson, 75, of Hallsboro, NC, passed away on October 19, 2019 in Sylva, NC. He was a lifelong resident of Columbus County.
Eugene was born June 14, 1944 to the late Simon Pink Anderson and the late Ola Barefoot Anderson in Columbus County. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister; Mary Herring. Surviving are...
Glenda Marie Adams
Oct 18, 2019
Glenda Sellers Adams went to her home in Heaven on Friday, October 18th, after a lengthy illness. She was born on June 13th, 1944 to the Late Harley and Virgie Ensley Sellers.
Glenda was joyfully married to Bill Adams on September 19th, 1964. They enjoyed 55 years of marriage and together they raised two sons, Nick and Jerry Adams.
She is survived...
Kasey Lynn Maney
Oct 15, 2019
Kasey Lynn Maney, 20, of Franklin, NC passed away Tuesday, October 15, 2019 at her home. She is the daughter of Katina Ledford and Gary Maney.
Kasey was a member of Wilmot Baptist Church and one of her biggest life accomplishments was when she graduated from Victory Christian School in 2017 and while at Victory she also won Homecoming Queen. She...
Mary Lou Byrd
Oct 14, 2019
Mary Lou Bauer-Byrd (12/27 /1930-10/14/19) 88, of Dillsboro, NC passed away on Monday, October 14th, 2019 surrounded by loved ones. Born in Bloomington, Indiana in 1930, Mary traveled and worked in many areas of the United States before settling down in Dillsboro, NC in 1978. After working as a mental health therapist at Smoky Mountain Mental Health for several years,...
James Ransom Sullivan
Oct 12, 2019
Mr. James Ransom Sullivan 74 of Tuckasegee passed away on Saturday October 12th at Harris Regional Hospital. A native of Statesville, he had lived in Jackson County since 2008. He was the son of the late George Nelson Sullivan and Katherine Elaine Dishman. He was married to Lou Thomas Sullivan.
James was a retired postmaster for the United States Postal Service....
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