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Brenda Lee Shuler
Feb 25, 2019
Brenda Lee Shuler June 25, 1954 — Feb. 25, 2019 Brenda Lee Shuler, 64, of Whittier, N.C., a devoted mother and caregiver, passed away Feb. 25, 2019. Brenda was born June 25, 1954, in Bryson City, N.C. She was preceded in death by her cherished husband, Sammy Ralph Shuler; her father, Jerry Houston; and her mother, Hazel Lee Elders. She...
Georgia Louise Hickes
Feb 21, 2019
Georgia Louise Ivey Hickes, 80, died peacefully on February 21, 2019, at Harris Regional Hospital. Born in Avera, Georgia, to George and Sara Pennington Ivey, she grew up in Thomasville, NC in a loving family.
Georgia graduated from East Carolina University with a degree in speech therapy and came to Jackson County where she worked in the Jackson County School System...
Terry Daniel Smith
Feb 17, 2019
Terry Smith, 63, of Sylva, passed away peacefully on February 17th, 2019. Terry was an avid fisherman and loved nothing more than to spend the weekends with his fishing buddies on the Tuckasegee River. Terry loved sports and was an accomplished athlete at both Sylva-Webster High School and at Appalachian State University where he played football, baseball and ran track....
Joseph Michael Cooper
Feb 17, 2019
Joseph Michael “Jody” Cooper, age 47, went to his eternal home on February 17, 2019. Jody was born and raised in Jackson County. He is preceded in death by his father, Michael Dennis Cooper. He was the grandson of the late Joseph Beckham and Martha Emiline Cope Popplewell and Dennis Scott and Charmie Chester Cooper. He is survived by Susie...
Louise Brandon King
Feb 14, 2019
Louise Brandon King, 75, of Cullowhee, passed away Thursday, February 14, 2019 . .
Marsha Marie Sutton
Feb 13, 2019
Marsha Marie Sutton, 64, of Sylva, went home to be with the Lord, Wednesday February 13, 2019. Marsha enjoyed working at her store at the flea market, singing (Patsy Cline songs), and just spending time with her family. She was preceded in death by her parents; E.Dale and Doneita Mann, her daughter; Doneita Vazquez and by her sister Pam Mann...
Mary Margaret Heim
Feb 12, 2019
Mary Margaret Heim, 97, of Cullowhee, formerly of Salem, Ohio, passed away Tuesday February 12, 2019. A native of Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Owen and Pearl Albright. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by her husband William J. Heim Jr., her brother ; Forest and her three sisters; Irma, Nelle and...
Ralph Falco
Feb 11, 2019
Ralph Falco, 65, of Sylva, passed away Monday morning, February 11, 2019. A Celebration of Ralph's life will be held 3:00 pm Wednesday afternoon February 13 in the Chapel of Appalachian Funeral Services. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Funeral Home to assist the family. A full obituary will be posted as soon as it becomes...
Edward Lewis Moss
Feb 9, 2019
Edward Lewis Moss May 6, 1945-Feb. 9, 2019 In the early 4'oclock hour of February 9, angels stepped out of Heaven to escort and welcome Edward Lewis Moss to his new home. Known to many, mostly as "Lewis", but also "Hollywood", "Paps", "Dad", "Louie", brother and friend, he was a lover of the outdoors. Whether bear hunting, hog hunting, fishing,...
Earl Franklin Hooper
Feb 9, 2019
Earl Franklin Hooper (1933-2019) Earl F. Hooper, age 85, of Sylva passed away Saturday, February 9, 2019 at Harris Regional Hospital after a period of declining health. Born on February 24, 1933 in Jackson County and raised on Brasstown in the Caney Fork community, Earl was the son of the late Verge E. Hooper and Della Blackburn Hooper. In addition...
Edith Irene Powell
Feb 7, 2019
Edith Irene Webster Powell, 95 passed away peacefully surrounded by family Thursday February 7, 2019. She was a native and lifelong resident of Jackson County.
She was born March 21, 1923 to the late Herbert and Emma Webster. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her spouse; William “Troy” Powell, two daughters; Bobby Sue Powell and Joyce...
Lucia Foster Adams
Feb 2, 2019
Lucia Foster Adams, 85, passed away Saturday February 2, 2019 Appalachian Funeral Services will announce the arrangements and obituary as soon as it becomes available . .
Krystopher Scott Storm
Jan 31, 2019
Krystopher Scott Storm, 52, of Cherokee, went home to be with the Lord, Thursday January 31, 2019. A lifelong resident of Cherokee, Scott was an artist, florist, dancer and costume designer who loved computers. He was a true southern gentleman. He is survived by his mother- Wynne Jones of Cherokee and his loving companion Montana of the home. He had...
Stella Mae Buchanan
Jan 28, 2019
Stella Mae Brooks Buchanan, 81, of Sylva, went home to be with the Lord, Monday morning January 28, 2019. A native and lifelong resident of Jackson County, she was the daughter of the late Floyd and Margaret Green Brooks. Stella Mae was a member of Greens Creek Baptist Church, she enjoyed sewing and crocheting and she loved to go fishing...
L.C. Brown
Jan 27, 2019
L.C. Brown, age 78, of Tuckasegee, NC went to be with the Lord on January 27, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents; Thad and Fanny Mae Brown of Tuckasegee, NC, one sister; Delma Gean (Vernon) Shelton, one nephew; Stanley Shelton and one brother-in-law; Hoyle Phillips. He is survived by one sister; Betty Dean Phillips of Ringgold, GA,...
Dale Moss
Jan 24, 2019
Dale Moss 66, of Cullowhee, went home to be with the Lord, Thursday morning January 24, 2019. A lifelong resident of Jackson County, he was the son of the late Gus and Bertha Moss.
Dale was a member of Fall Cliff Baptist Church and he loved to hunt and fish. He also enjoyed gun shows, turkey shoots and visiting pawn shops...
Shirley Ashe
Jan 20, 2019
Shirley Ashe, age 84, passed away January 12, 2018 of Trenton, formerly of Gibraltar. Widow of Wilburn Ashe. Loving mother of Debra (Jerry) Chandonnet, Joseph (Bonnie) Ashe, and Keitha Ashe. Beloved grandmother of Justin, Andew, Yvonne, Ashlea, Doug, Bobbi, Ashley, and Dylan. Also survived by her sister Willa Queen and many more friends and family. Shirley was a faithful Baptist...
Richard Harold Peoples
Jan 17, 2019
Richard Peoples, 60, of Whittier, passed away on Thursday January 17, 2019 after an intense fight with AL Cardiac Amyloidosis and multiple myeloma. Dr. Rich Peoples was an ordained Southern Baptist minister and mechanical engineer. He taught the Joy Sunday School class at Webster Baptist Church. He was employed as a mechanical engineer at Duotech Services in Franklin, NC where...
Mary Louise Marshall
Jan 15, 2019
Mary Louise Wyont Marshall (June 8, 1932-January 15, 2019) Louise Marshall, 86, of Cullowhee, NC, passed away January 15, 2019, at Haywood Regional Medical Center of Clyde NC, following a brief illness. She was born in Gaston County, NC, graduated from Gastonia High School and Appalachian State Teachers College. A lifelong educator and advocate for education, she taught 3rd –...
Conrad George Burrell
Jan 10, 2019
Conrad G. Burrell, 83, of Sylva, passed away on Thursday, January 10, 2019. He was born and raised in East Laport, Cullowhee in Jackson County. Mr. Burrell was the husband of Juanita Burrell and the son of the late General and Betty Sue Burrell. Conrad became a Board Member for the 14th Transportation Division in 2000. In this position, he...
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