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Vonda Lee Owen
Mar 6, 2018
Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 10th at 11:00am at the family's residence on 108 Palomino Dr. Tuckasegee, NC. The family will have a wake on Friday, March 9th starting at 2:00pm at the residence. Burial will follow the service at Woods Cemetery.
Ashley Bannerman
Mar 4, 2018
Ashley Bannerman, age 30, of 207 Jim Sellers St. in Sylva passed away peacefully in her sleep on Sunday, March 4th, 2018. Ashley was disabled from birth, but she was always a happy girl and a blessing to all who came to know and love her. She enjoyed listening to music and being talked to. She was preceded in death...
William Thomas Hutchison
Mar 4, 2018
Brevard, North Carolina – William Thomas (Bill) Hutchinson, 83 died Sunday, March 4th 2018 in Tampa Florida. He was born on May 31st, 1934 in Webster, NC to Maude Mitchell and Samuel B. Huchinson. He graduated from N. Davidson High School, attended Western Carolina University, and was a Korean War Veteran. He retired from Ecusta and was a Christmas tree...
Ronnie Buchanan
Feb 28, 2018
Ronnie Buchanan, 66, a life-long resident of Jackson County's Savannah Community went home to be with his Lord on Wednesday, February 28, 2018. Ronnie was the son of the late James Donald and Ruth Buchanan. He retired from Pet Dairy with 40 years of service. Ronnie enjoyed the outdoors, hunting, gardening with his uncles and spending time with his grandchildren....
Opal Doris Tunnell
Feb 26, 2018
Opal Doris Tunnell, age 98, of Sylva formally of Franklin passed away Monday, February 26, 2018 at Skyland Care Center of Sylva, NC. She is the daughter of the late Howard and Goldie Douglas. She was preceded in death by her husband Vaughan Tunnell. She is survived by one son Gene Tunnell of Cullowhee; one daughter Doris Volbrecht of Jacksboro,...
Fornes Gene Fortner
Feb 26, 2018
Fornes Gene "Doc" Fortner, 76, of Dillsboro, passed away Monday, February 26, 2018 after a period of declining health. A native and lifelong resident of Jackson County, he was the son of the late Willie Arthur and Mindora Broom Fortner. Doc's life was characterized by hard work, responsibility and perseverance, things he attributed to working on the family farm with...
Shirley Ann Moody
Feb 25, 2018
Shirley Ann Moody Blankenship, 65, of the Caney Fork Community, peacefully passed on to be with her Lord and Savior in the morning hours of February 25, 2018. She was preceded in death by her parents Morris Gene and Lucille Blankenship. She leaves behind her younger brother, Michael Gene Blankenship and three younger sisters, Michelle Cabe, Cindy Good, and Patty...
Charles Hudson Allen
Feb 18, 2018
FAX MEMORANDUM FAX MEMORANDUM FAX MEMORANDUM DATE: February 20, 2018 TO: FROM: Appalachian Funeral Services And Crematorium 165 Skyland Drive • (828) 586-2444 • Sylva, NC 28779 RE: Obituary: Charles Hudson Allen Date of Death: February 18, 2018 Charles H. Allen, 76, left this world behind on February 18th, 2018 following a brief illness. Charles was a lifelong native of...
Billy Derrell Crews
Feb 12, 2018
Billy Derrell Crews, age 79, of Cullowhee died Monday, February 12, 2018 at Haywood Regional Medical Center. Mr. Crews was born January 23, 1939 in Jacksonville, FL. He is the son of the late Addison Carlton and the late Julia (Waters) Crews. He served in the US Marine Corps for 28 years. He enjoyed carpentry, being outdoors and fixing things....
Steve Eugene Cooper
Feb 12, 2018
Steve Eugene Cooper, age 56, of Qualla went home to be with the Lord Monday, February 12, 2018. He is preceded in death by his father Jim Cooper and one son Clay Cooper. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping and music. Steve was a devout family man who enjoyed spending time with his family and grandkids. Steve also enjoyed inventing and...
William Wesley Mathis
Feb 12, 2018
William Wesley Mathis, 87, of Sylva, passed away Monday February 12, 2018. A native and lifelong resident of Jackson County, he was the son of the late Rufus and Fannie Mae Mathis. He enjoyed working in the yard, gardening or watching Nascar. He was a member of Balsam Baptist Church. In addition to his parents he was also preceded in...
Betty Jean Arbaugh
Feb 11, 2018
Betty Jean (Harper) Arbaugh, age 94, passed away peacefully on Sunday February 11, 2018 at Haywood Lodge in Waynesville. Betty was born on her family farm in Hillsboro West Virginia March 1st, 1923. She later graduated from Huntington High School in January 1940, completed business school and went on to work as an executive assistant for a variety of organizations,...
Toni Lee Brooks
Feb 11, 2018
Toni Kelly Brooks, 71, of Sylva, passed away Sunday February 11, 2018 at Maggie Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation after a period of declining health. She was a native and lifelong resident of Jackson County and was preceded in death by her mother Geraldine Kelly and by her husband of 50 Years Clyde H. Brooks. Toni is survived by her son...
Leslie Kanai Corney
Feb 10, 2018
Leslie Kanai Corney Jr., 79, of Glenville, NC and Homosassa, Fla., formerly of Romeo, Michigan, passed away Saturday February 10, 2018, surrounded by his family. He enjoyed gardening, reading, traveling and family. He is survived by his wife of 58 years Catherine Lusk Corney Daughter- Kathy Marchese (Michael) of Shelby Township, Michigan Son- Mark Corney of Sterling Heights, Michigan 2...
James Donald Hoyle
Feb 8, 2018
James "Don" Hoyle, age 67, of Sylva passed away Thursday, February 8, 2018 at home in Sylva. The family will receive friends Sunday, February 11, 2018 from 1:00pm to 3:00pm at Appalachian Funeral Services. A full obituary will be posted once available.
Joseph Michael Harrell Sr.
Feb 8, 2018
Joseph Michael Harrell, Sr., age 67, of Sylva passed away Thursday, February 8, 2018 at Haywood Regional Medical Center of Clyde, NC. Joseph was born March 29, 1950 in Sylva, NC. He is the son of the late Roy B and the late Mildred Harrell. He was in the sawmill industry for 35 years specializing in production, design and sales....
Gertrude Mae Mashburn
Feb 8, 2018
Gertrude Mae Mashburn, age 93, of Dillsboro passed away on Thursday, February 8, 2018. Mrs. Mashburn was born May 8, 1924 in Cherry Tree, PA. She was the wife of the late Carl Mashburn and the daughter of the late Walter and Lucy D. Collins. She proudly served in the US Navy during World War II. She dearly loved her...
Sibyl Messer Reed
Feb 7, 2018
Sibyl Messer Reed, 91, of Sylva, NC, passed away Wednesday February 7, 2018. She is survived by; 3 Granddaughters- Julianne Rill (Josef) of Sarasota, Fla Lydia Tulin (Alex) of Scottsdale, Arizona Beverly Nolan (John) of Brooklyn, NY 4 Great Grandchildren- AnnaReed Rill, Reed Tulin, William Tulin and Anderson Tulin 4 Nephews- David Cantrell (Teresa O'Rourke), Chet Cantrell (Michelle), Chris Cantrell...
Blanche Lucille Cooper
Feb 6, 2018
Lucille Cooper, age 89, of Whittier passed away Tuesday, February 6, 2018 at Harris Regional Hospital of Sylva, NC. Lucille was born June 3, 1928 in Jackson County, NC. She is the daughter of the late Thad and the late Emma (Moore) Conner. She was married to Earl M. Cooper who passed away in 2004. Lucille was a loving woman...
Marshall Mitch Bradley
Jan 29, 2018
Marshall "Mitch" Bradley, age 72, of Sylva passed away peacefully Monday morning, January 29, 2018 at Mountain View Manor in Bryson City, NC. Marshall was born April 5, 1945 in Sylva. He was preceded in death by his parents, Allen "Shady" and Eva (Sutton) Bradley. Mitch graduated in 1965 from Sylva-Webster High School and in 1966 from Jackson County Industrial...
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