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Nancy Jean Decker
Apr 19, 2018
Nancy Jean Decker, age 80, of Sylva passed away Thursday, April 19, 2018 at Elizabeth House of Flat Rock, NC. Nancy was born April 28, 1937 in Sylva, NC. She is the daughter of the late Hugh Bert and the late Hazel (Trupin) Bryson. She married to her husband of 62 years M.G. Decker. She is survived by three children;...
Madison Elaine Sizemore
Apr 18, 2018
Madison Elaine Sizemore, 22, of Sylva, NC. She is survived by her father James Sizemore, her mother Christine "Kit" Sizemore; her paternal grandmother Jean Miller, her maternal grandmother Carolyn Murdock; paternal aunt & uncle Jon and Cherie Lee, her maternal uncle & aunt Brian and Theresa Gouge; sisters Shantel Anderson, Ariana Johnson, Danielle Evans, Rachel Murphree, Samantha Lee; brothers Ryan...
Lester Sutton
Apr 17, 2018
Lester Sutton, age 81, of Young Harris, GA, formerly of Dillsboro passed away Tuesday, April 17, 2018. He is the son of the late Homer and Bessie Sutton. In the early 1960's Lester began pastoring at various churches around Jackson County: Old Savannah, New Savannah, Jarrett Memorial, Buff Creek and Hamburg. He was an avid hunter and fisherman who enjoyed...
Leonard Wilson Austin
Apr 15, 2018
It is with great sadness that the family of Leonard Wilson Austin announce his passing. He passed at home in Whittier on Sunday, April 15, 2018, at the age of 61. Leonard was born January 9, 1957, in Mecklenburg County, NC, and is the son of the late Clyde and Elmer (Baucom) Austin. He will be lovingly remembered by his...
Betty Sue Woodring
Apr 15, 2018
Betty Sue Woodring, 76, of Sylva, passed away Sunday April 15, 2018. A native and lifelong resident of Jackson County, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Jemima Tabor Coleman. Betty enjoyed crocheting, working with puzzles and spending time with her family. She is survived by; 5 Sons- John Woodring of Sylva Allen Woodring (Tammy) of Sylva Ray...
Essie Woodard
Apr 14, 2018
Mrs. Essie Fox Woodard, age 88, of Sylva passed away Saturday, April 14th, 2018 at Skyland Care Center of Sylva, NC. She was the wife of the late Dave Woodard and the daughter of the late Robert and Alice Fox. She was a member of Speedwell Baptist Church in Cullowhee. She loved word find books and playing bingo. She dearly...
Christian Patrick Dreyer
Apr 14, 2018
Christian Patrick Dreyer, 25, of Suwannee, Ga., formerly of Knoxville, Tenn., passed away unexpectedly Saturday, April 14, 2018. He was born Oct. 29, 1992, in Augusta, Ga. to Andrea Ridley and Patrick Dreyer. Christian graduated in 2011 from Farragut High School in Knoxville, Tenn. While there he excelled and received numerous academic awards and was a member of the lacrosse...
Nancy Foster Browning
Apr 13, 2018
Our Lord and Savior walked his daughter, Nancy Foster Mashburn Browning into his arms on April 13th, 2018 at the age of 83. Nancy was born December 13th of 1934, to then become a life-long resident of Sylva and a glorious impact within the community. Former Fire Chief and Father, Edward Oscar Mashburn and mother Alice Reece Mashburn were loving...
Harold Hall Jr.
Apr 10, 2018
Harold Hall, Jr., age 70, of Waynesville passed away Tuesday, April 10, 2018. He is the son of the late Harold and Frances Hall. He was preceded in death by his wife Marion Hall.
He is survived by one daughter Wendi (Jay) Moody; one son Michael Hall of Sylva; grandchildren Dylan Hall, Blake Moody, Lane Moody, Megan, Drew and Averi Hall...
Nora Clyde Hayes
Apr 10, 2018
Nora Clyde Hayes, age 91, of Whittier died Tuesday, April 10, 2018 at Morningstar Assisted Living Center. Mrs. Hayes was born April 12, 1926 in Whittier, NC. She was the daughter of the late Willis Lenoir and Bessie Lillian (Hipps) Enloe. She was married to the late Frank Hayes. The funeral will be held 2:00 pm on Sunday, April 15...
Miguel Angel Justiniano
Apr 10, 2018
Miguel Angel Justiniano, 81, of Sylva, passed away Tuesday April 10, 2018. A native of Puerto Rico, he was the son of the late Jacinto and Agueda Valentin Justiniano. A resident of Jackson County for over 15 years, he was a member of Sylva Church of God. In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by 2...
Randall Mark Jones
Apr 3, 2018
Randall Mark Jones, July 9, 1951 - April 3, 2018 Randy passed away at his home surrounded by family and love after a short battle with cancer. He served honorably with the United States Army and was discharged from active duty in 1974. He had a satisfying career of over 25 years as an electrical instructor with Home Builder's Institute....
Mack Lee Roper
Apr 3, 2018
Mack Lee Roper, age 77, of Sylva passed away Tuesday, April 3, 2018. Mack was born October 9, 1940 in Macon County, NC. He is the son of the late Orphie and the late Beulah (Younce) Roper. He is survived by his wife Arlene Roper, two children Donna Roper and Kevin Roper; three grandchildren Brandon Conner, Derek Conner and Mikayla...
Lois Lee Cope
Apr 3, 2018
Lois L. Cope, 84, of Graham County, formerly of Sylva, passed away Tuesday morning, April 3, 2018. She was the daughter of the late William Avery and Dolly Woody Cope. A member of Ochre Hill Baptist Church, she enjoyed gardening and flowers. She retired from Buster Brown. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by her...
Blanche Berzilla Wike
Mar 31, 2018
Mrs. Blanche Potts Wike, age 103, of Cullowhee died Saturday, March 31st, 2018 at Hermitage of Sylva, NC. Mrs. Wike was born December 28th, 1914 in Sylva, NC. She was the daughter of the late James Curtis and Florence (Hooper) Potts. She was married to the late James Oscar Wike. Funeral services will be announced at a later time. Appalachian...
David Rex Hudson
Mar 18, 2018
David Rex Hudson, 77, of Sylva, North Carolina, passed away Sunday, March 18, 2018. A celebration of life service will be held at St. John's Episcopal Church, Church Street in Sylva, at 11 am, Wednesday, March 21st. The Reverend Patty Curtis will be officiating. Dave was born November 24, 1940, in Burlington, North Carolina, to Cassius Rex and Edith Hudson....
Larry Dale Anders
Mar 15, 2018
Larry "Jack" Anders, 69, of Sylva, passed away Thursday March 15, 2018. He was the son of the late Absul Anders and Dorothy and Ford Deitz. Larry retired from the NCDOT traffic services. He was a U.S.Army veteran serving in Viet Nam and was a member of Deitz Memorial Baptist Church. He enjoyed spending time at his camp on Peachtree...
Barbara Stump
Mar 14, 2018
Barbara Ogburn Stump, 90, passed away March 14, 2018. Born in Kershaw County, S.C., Barbara was the daughter of the late Madge (Williams) and Curtis Ogburn. Barbara and her beloved husband Charles "Charlie" William Stump, Jr., spent the first several years of marriage in Japan, Monroe, LA., Biloxi, MS., Tampa, Fl., and then settled in Maitland in 1963 before his...
James Henry Fisher
Mar 8, 2018
James Henry Fisher, 74, of Cullowhee, NC died at home March 8, 2018 from renal failure. His parents, William Hilliard Fisher and Julia Mae Corn Fisher; and his sister, Martha Fisher Jenkins, preceded him in death. Jim is survived by his wife of 49 years, Diana Tweed Fisher. Also surviving are two sons Ryan Fisher of Sylva, NC and wife,...
Tony Lane Ensley
Mar 8, 2018
Beloved husband and best friend of Shelia Ensley, Tony Ensley age 61 of Sylva, Went home to be with our Lord on March 8th, 2018. He was a happy and loving soul who loved and cherished his family. He found great joy in his many years of coaching football. In his spare time he enjoyed reading and spending every moment...
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