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Monna Irene Wilson
Jun 24, 2019
Monna Irene Wilson, 79, passed away Monday June 24, 2019
Services will be announced
Bill Austin
Jun 19, 2019
William C. “Bill” Austin, age 74, of Sylva passed away Wednesday, June 19, 2019 at Mission Hospital of Asheville, NC. Mr. Austin was born July 8, 1944 in Dearborn, MI. He was the son of the late Roy and Mae Mildred (Jennings) Austin. He was the husband of Nohemy Hernandez Chavez Austin. He is survived by two brothers; Jim and...
Edwin Taylor Norton
Jun 14, 2019
Edwin Taylor Norton, 87, of Cullowhee, NC passed away. Friday, June 14, 2019 surrounded by his loving children.
A celebration of life service will be held at 11:00 am, Saturday, June 29 at Appalachian Funeral Service, 165 Skyland Dr. Sylva, NC 28779
Ed was born May 30, 1932 in Cullowhee, NC to Frank Edwin and Wilma (Smith) Norton.
A high school graduate, he...
Robert Lee Mathis
Jun 10, 2019
Mr. Robert Lee Mathis 63 passed away on Monday June 10th. Born on October 7, 1955 to the late Elbert and Inez Mathis, he was a lifelong resident of Jackson County. A half-brother, Tom Mills also preceded him in death.
Robert is survived by his wife Kathy and one son, Travis D. Mathis. Also surviving are a grandson, Lane Mathis; one...
Mamaw Clara Bryson
Jun 10, 2019
Clara "Mamaw" Bryson, 72, of Cullowhee, went home to be with the Lord, Monday June 10, 2019. A native and lifelong resident of Jackson County she was the daughter of the late Marvin and Annie Sims. Clara was a member of The Summit Church and she enjoyed spending time with her family, friends and her beloved Heidi. In addition to...
Charlie "Gadget" Woodring
Jun 7, 2019
Charlie "Gadget" Woodring, 63, of Sylva, passed away Friday June 7, 2019. A native and lifelong resident of Jackson County, he was the son of the late John and Rosa Woodring. Charlie attended Old Savannah Baptist Church. He loved working on cars, fishing and riding his motorcycle, "got to go do the Dragon". In addition to his parents he was...
Marion Lou Beegle
Jun 6, 2019
Marion Beegle, 85, of Cullowhee, went home to be with the Lord Thursday morning June 6, 2019. A native of Georgia, she was the daughter of the late Lonnie and Louise Williams. Marion was a member of Cullowhee Presbyterian Church, where she enjoyed working with the youth group and organizing mission trips for them. She loved to sew, paint and...
Dr. Ernest Gordon Muntz
Jun 5, 2019
Dr. Ernest Gordon Muntz, age 95, passed away peacefully on June 5, 2019. He was predeceased by his wife of 70 years, Marjorie Corinne Wilson Muntz. They had three children, Carolyn Crosthwaite (Hal) of Denville, NJ; Deborah Krehbiel (Tuck) of Cincinnati, OH; and Dr. Howard G. Muntz (Dr. Barbara Goff) of Seattle, WA; six grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Born...
Roosevelt Hyman Gibson
Jun 4, 2019
Balsam- Roosevelt Hyman Gibson, 86, of Balsam, passed away Tuesday June 4, 2019 at Mission Hospital in Asheville. A native of Jackson County, he was the son of the late Frank and Pearlie Elders Gibson. In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by two grandsons, Timothy and Travis Calicutt, two brothers; Odell (Martha) Gibson and AC...
Samuel Lee Howell
Jun 3, 2019
Samuel Lee Howell, 59, of Sylva, transitioned from this earthly life on June 3, 2019, at Mountain Trace Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. A lifelong resident of Sylva, Samuel was born January 29, 1960. His parents were the late Lillie Jo Howell and Vester Arnold (Stepfather). At an early age, Samuel was baptized and became a member of Liberty Baptist Church....
Terry Gene Moore
Jun 1, 2019
Terry Gene Moore, 59, of Texas formally of Sylva who passed away in 2019. He was a 1977 graduate Sylva Webster High School.
Graveside services will be held Sunday, June 23, 2019 at Old Field Cemetery at 2:00 pm.
Appalachian Funeral Services is handling arrangements for the family.
Michael James Frady
May 27, 2019
Michael “Mike” James Frady, age 53, of Raleigh formally of Sylva passed away Monday, May 27, 2019 at Wake Medical Center of Raleigh, NC. Michael was born April 19, 1966 and he is the son of Woodrow and Artie (Estes) Frady. Mike served in the United States Army for four years and was also owner of Morrisville Heating and Air for...
Clara "Mama Sue" Dills
May 27, 2019
Clara "Mama Sue" Dills, 92, of Webster, went home to be with the Lord surrounded by her family, Monday May 27, 2019. A native of Jackson County she was the daughter of the late Phillip and Amanda Holderman. Mama Sue was a member of Sylva First Baptist Church and cherished her Ruth Sunday School Class. She loved to read, cook,...
Harold Gene Mitchell
May 25, 2019
Harold "Gene" Mitchell, 84, of Sylva, passed away with his family at his side, Saturday May 25, 2019. Gene was the third of three children born to Thomas and Flora Matheson Mitchell, July 9, 1934. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his loving wife of 57 years, Grace Ramsey Mitchell, a brother Herman Mitchell...
Sim Morgan
May 24, 2019
Sim Morgan, 88, of Sylva, went home to be with the Lord, Friday May 24, 2019, surrounded by his family. A native and lifelong resident of Jackson County, he was the son of the late Charlie and Gracie Morgan. Sim was a U.S. Air Force Veteran who served during the Korean conflict. He was a member of New Hope Baptist...
Catherine Haire Dillard
May 23, 2019
Catherine Haire Dillard - February 28, 1923 to May 23, 2019. Catherine, more affectionately known as Miz Kitty, was born in Macon, Georgia, on February 28, 1923, and was the daughter of Florine H. and Joseph C. Haire. She died on May 23, 2019 at home. She was preceded in death by her parents; her sisters, Florine Haire and Palmer...
Pat Walter Nations
May 16, 2019
Pat Walter Nations, age 84, of Whittier passed away Thursday, May 16, 2019 at John Keever Solace Center of Asheville, NC. Pat was born July 27, 1934 in , NC. He is the son of the late Walter and the late Florence (Parker) Nations. He is survived by his wife of 62 years Dora Jones.
Pat served for two years in the...
Norma Mae Ford
May 15, 2019
Norma Frier Strickland Ford, 87, joined her Father in Heaven Wednesday, May 15, 2019 at The Hermitage Memory Care Facility in Sylva, N.C. Norma was born on July 24, 1931 and was a long-time resident of Jacksonville, FL for most of her life.
Norma was of Mormon faith and will be remembered by many for her dedication to her church and...
Christine Gladys Painter
May 14, 2019
Christine Gladys Painter, age 95, of Sylva passed away Tuesday, May 14, 2019. She is the daughter of the late Charlie and the late Nancy (Jones) Ridley.
She is survived by her son Robert “Paul” Painter; grandson Bobby Painter; one niece Nancy Corbin McFalls; two nephews Doyle and Donald Ridley.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Bonnie Bernice Davis
May 13, 2019
Bonnie Bryant Davis, age 77, of Sylva passed away Monday, May 13, 2019 at Skyland Care Center of Sylva, NC. Bonnie was born January 1, 1942 in Murphy, NC. She is the daughter of the late Raymond and the late Lassie (Oliver) Bryant. She was a loving mother and grandmother. She loved spending time at the beach and she dearly...
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