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Dicie Ann Crisp

Dicie Ann Crisp

Mar 17, 2017

Dicie Ann Crisp, age 97, of Jackson County, died peacefully on March 17, 2017 at Skyland Care Center after a period of declining health. She is preceded in death by her parents, Anderson and Mary Womack; husband, Noah L. Crisp; a daughter, Juanita Edwards; and ten siblings. She is survived by her son, Harold Crisp of Dillsboro and wife Shirley,...

Emma Lou Fisher

Emma Lou Fisher

Mar 17, 2017

Emma Henson Fisher, 91, of Glenville, passed away peacefully with her family by her side Friday March 17, 2017. A native of Jackson County, she was the daughter of the late Fred and Ola Henson. She was a cherished member of Glenville Wesleyan Church, where she was devoted to her Church and Church family. She was also a very devoted...

Roy Glen Buchanan

Roy Glen Buchanan

Mar 16, 2017

On the 16th of March 2017, Roy Glen Buchanan left us to join his wife on their final journey in heaven. Roy Glen, age 90, loving husband, father and brother is survived by his sister, Louise Stephens of Waynesville, by his four sons and wives, Thomas & Bonnie of Davidsonville, MD, Kenneth & Sheryl of Webster, NC, Bruce & Kathy...

Jack Merton Hennessee Sr

Jack Merton Hennessee Sr

Mar 15, 2017

Jack Merton Hennessee Sr., 86, died on March 15, 2017, in Cullowhee, North Carolina after a brief illness. Jack was born on Oct. 23, 1930, to W.C. and Stella Hennessee in Campaign, Tennessee, where his father worked for the Rocky River Coal and Lumber Co., headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee. In 1935 his father moved the family to Sylva, having identified...

Locke Henry Bishop

Locke Henry Bishop

Mar 14, 2017

Locke H Bishop Jr, (LH), 71 of Cullowhee left us to be with Jesus in the early morning hours of March 14th 2017. He was a avid fisherman, word smith, outdoorsman, hardworking father, husband, brother, son, and uncle. Daddy was a Vietnam veteran where he served his country with utmost pride and honor. He had written in his bible, "if...

Mary Lou Henson

Mary Lou Henson

Mar 11, 2017

Mary Lou Henson, of Asheville, passed away on Saturday, March 11, 2017 at Mission Hospital – St. Joseph's Campus. She is survived by her husband of 61 years, William Robert Henson. She was the daughter of the late Frank Thomas Jacobs and Mattie Mary Snyder Jacobs. She was retired as an office manager in the medical and dental fields. She...

Patsy Jean Mathis

Patsy Jean Mathis

Mar 10, 2017

Patsy Jean Fisher Mathis, 73, of Sylva passed away at her home on March 10th, 2017. She and her husband Dennie Mathis were married for 55 years. She was the daughter of the late Carl and Eva Fisher. She was retired as an administrator in Housing with Western Carolina University. She was a 1988 graduate of WCU with a BS...

John William Mayrer

John William Mayrer

Mar 7, 2017

John Mayrer, 63, of Sylva, NC passed away March 7, 2017 at his residence. He was the son of the late George and Meredith Mayrer. He is survived by his wife Lucille Mayrer who he was married to for 33 years. He was an avid fisherman. He was born in New Jersey and later moved to upstate New York. Nine...

Mary Edna Chester

Mary Edna Chester

Mar 5, 2017

Mary Edna Chester of the Webster community, died suddenly on Sunday, March 5, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold, and one son, Gary. She is survived by her son Charles and his wife, four grandchildren and their spouses, seven great-grandchildren, and three great-great grandchildren. No services are planned.

Calvin Autrey

Calvin Autrey

Mar 5, 2017

Calvin "Little Coot" Alvoyd Autrey, Sr, 82 of Sylva, went to be with his Lord on Sunday March 5, 2017.He was the son of the late Joseph Hezekiah Autrey and the late Etrulia Lusk Autrey. He was born on September 7, 1934 in Jackson County. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Delma Jean Aikens Autrey; two daughters,...

Arvol  Owen

Arvol Owen

Mar 4, 2017

Arvol Owen, 82, passed away Saturday March 4, 2016. He was the son of the late Pierson and Mandy (Queen) Owen. He loved fishing and hunting. Arvol is survived by his wife of 14 years, Birdene (Buchanan) Owen; one sister; Imo Gene Osteen; one son, Bobby (Marlene) Owen; and three daughters, Carlene (Jimmy) Galloway, Janet (James) Davis, and Diane Melton....

Patsy  Blanton

Patsy Blanton

Mar 4, 2017

Patsy Cope Blanton July 26, 1929 – March 4, 2017 Born to Lucy and Homer Cope in Sylva, N.C. Longtime resident of Renton, WA. Formerly the mgr. of Montgomery Ward in Renton. Also worked for ARA Services at Boeing. Preceded in death by her beloved husband, Guy Blanton, and her son-in-law, David Thomas. Survived by her son, Chuck Blanton (Kathy)...

Nettie Green

Nettie Green

Mar 1, 2017

Nettie McDonald Green, 92, of the Greens Creek Community, went home to be with the Lord, Wednesday March 1, 2017 at Harris Regional Hospital in Sylva, North Carolina. Formerly of Murphy, North Carolina, she had lived in Jackson County since 1956 and was a friend to many people over the years. She had retired from the Telephone Company and had...

Agnes Anne Hill

Agnes Anne Hill

Mar 1, 2017

Agnes Anne Hill, 82, of Sylva, passed away Wednesday morning March 1, 2017. A Memorial Service will be held 4:00 pm Sunday March 12 at Victory Baptist Church with the Rev. Rusty Wolfrey officiating. The family will receive friends from 3:00 until 4:00 prior to the Service at the Church.

Evelyn Jean Dotson

Evelyn Jean Dotson

Mar 1, 2017

Evelyn Jean Dotson, 72, of Sylva received her angel wings and was re-united with the love of her life, Terrell, on March 1, 2017. Born in Bryson City, NC, she was the daughter of the late James Oliver Laws and Marie Medford Laws. Mrs. Dotson retired early from Buster Brown and Goodson Garments. She spent the rest of her days...

Leslie Beth Hoyle

Leslie Beth Hoyle

Mar 1, 2017

Leslie Beth Hoyle, 34, of Cullowhee, passed away Wednesday morning March 1, 2017. A native and lifelong resident of Jackson County, she was the daughter of the late Samuel Hoyle and of Tammy Hoyle of Cullowhee, Leslie loved listening to country music and watching her tv. In addition to her father she was also preceded in death by her grandparents;...

Hilda Virginia Fisher

Hilda Virginia Fisher

Feb 28, 2017

Hilda Fisher, 86, of Sylva, went home to be with her Lord, Tuesday morning February 28, 2017. Born in Crossville, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Dell and Cora Wood. She liked to do crafts, sew and loved to cook. She loved her family and children and was a very strong willed woman who could make anyone laugh....

William Charles Gries

William Charles Gries

Feb 27, 2017

William Charles Gries, died Monday, March 27, at Blue Ridge on the Mountain nursing home. He was 89. A native of Chicago, he received his bachelor's degree in business administration from Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa, and began his business career with Grand Advertising, Inc. in Chicago before joining the U.S. Air Force in January, 1951. He served at...

Frank Weaver Moody

Frank Weaver Moody

Feb 26, 2017

Frank Weaver Moody, 98, of Sylva, passed away Sunday February 26, 2017 with family by his side. A native and lifelong resident of Jackson County, he was the son of the late Jerry Thomas Moody and Helena Cowan Moody. Frank had a long and diverse career in both the military and civilian sector. He began his career at Fort Bragg,...

Roy Wayne Wells

Roy Wayne Wells

Feb 23, 2017

Mr. Roy WAYNE Wells, of Sylva, NC, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, February 23, 2017 at the age of 74. Wayne is survived by his wife, Yvonne; children, Kevin Wells of Washougal, WA, Kelly Wells of Cartersville, GA, and Ken Wells of Tellico Plains, TN; brother, Myron Wells of Springfield, OH, and sister Helen Sobers of Big Rapids,...

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