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George Wilson Brown
Nov 8, 2016
George Wilson Brown (Papaw/ Paw George), born October 30, 1924, went to be with his Lord and Savior peacefully at the Homestead on Tuesday, November 8th in Waynesville, NC at the age of 92. Paw George was preceded in death by his parents, Jess & Guscelia Brown of Sylva; his wives, Helen Jones Brown and Opal Sanders Brown; five brothers,...
Michael Derrick Cunningham
Nov 6, 2016
Michael "Derrick" Cunningham, 41, went to be with the Lord Sunday November 6, 2016, after a long battle with cancer. Derrick loved life and lived every day to the fullest even after he was struck down with cancer 7 years ago. He loved to hike, hunt, the Philadelphia Eagles, snowboarding and Colorado. Derrick cared deeply for his family and friends...
Gene Farley Fouts
Oct 31, 2016
. "Mose" Gene Farley Fouts passed away Monday, October 31. He is survived by his Wife of 52 years Peggy C. Fouts, 2 Daughters, Patricia F. Talley and husband John and Brenda F. Mills and husband Jeff. 4 Granddaughters, Sierra Rico, Heather Rico, Mariah Rico and Callie Mills. along with 3 Great Granddaughters. Brothers are John Fouts, Boyd Fouts and...
John Joseph Prokop
Oct 30, 2016
John Joseph Prokop, age 53, of Sylva passed away on Sunday, October 30th, after a year long battle with cancer. John was born July 2, 1963 in Chicago, Ill. He was the son of the late George T Prokop and the late Joan M Prokop. John was married to his wife of 28 years, Elizabeth Prokop. In addition to his...
Joe Wesley Longwith
Oct 29, 2016
Joe Wesley Longwith, 83, passed away Saturday, October 29, 2016. Mr. Longwith is the son of the late Lake and the late Ruth (Blackwell) Longwith. He loved being with his family, and spending time with his grandkids. He loved working on cars, and worked for Taylor Motor Company for 31 years. He also loved being able to help people. He...
Lawsie Fay Buchanan
Oct 29, 2016
.On the 29th of October, 2016, Lawsie Fay Buchanan with upmost grace departed on her final journey. Lawsie Fay, age 90, loving wife of 68 years , is survived by her husband Roy. G Buchanan Jr.; her twin sister Anne May Hoffa; her four sons, Thomas, Kenneth, Bruce, and Jeffrey; 10 grand children, 14 great-grand children, and a one Charlie...
Robley Leslie Odom
Oct 28, 2016
Robley "Les" Odom, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 28, 2016. Les was born on August 21st, 2016 in Darlington, SC, to the late Laurin and Marie (Johnson) Odom. He was a CPO of 25 years in the U.S. Navy Air Traffic Control and coached POP Warner football for many years. He was also a volunteer for Habitat for Humanity,...
Woody Winona Patterson
Oct 28, 2016
Woody Middleton Patterson, 79, of Sylva, went home to be with her Lord, Friday October 28, 2016. A native of Jackson County, she was the daughter of the late Spurgeon and Della Middleton. Woody was a Member of Tilley Creek Baptist Church, she enjoyed cooking for her family and singing. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in...
Charles Thomas Dotson
Oct 27, 2016
Charles Thomas Dotson, 70, passed away at his residence in Sylva, NC, Thursday October 27, 2016. Charles was born in Haywood County, NC, June 20, 1946 to the late Thomas Edwin and Ruth Hunter Dotson. Charles was a longtime member of Buff Creek Baptist Church in Sylva, where he was ordained and served as Deacon and Sunday School Director. He...
Thomas Allen Blakely
Oct 25, 2016
Thomas Allen Blakley, 75, of Sylva, passed away Tuesday morning October 25, 2016. A native and lifelong resident of Jackson County he was the son of the late Wilson Blakley and Genevea Bryson. Thomas retired from Western Carolina University and he enjoyed fishing and squirrel hunting. He is survived by 2 daughters- Lucille Blakley of Cullowhee and Leslie Blakley of...
Terry Lynn Graziosi
Oct 22, 2016
Terrie Lynn McMahan Graziosi, age 55 of Sylva, passed away unexpectedly on October 22, 2016 after a short battle with cancer. She was predeceased by her maternal grandparents; Glen and Anniebell Blanton and her paternal grandparents; Lawrence and Susie McMahan. She is survived by her parents; LC and Peggy McMahan: two children; Josh Ward (Valerie) and Tamayra Ward (David): three...
Kay Willard Broome
Oct 19, 2016
Kay W. Broome, age 76, of Sylva passed away Wednesday, October 19, 2016 at a local hospital. Kay was born July 8, 1940 in Jackson Co., NC. He is the son of the late Otis Broome and the late Laurena (Mathis) Shelton. He is married to his wife of 48 years Hilda Broome. Kay served his country for 13 and...
Mary Ellen Bryson
Oct 18, 2016
Mary B Bryson, age 85, of Cashiers passed away Tuesday, October 18, 2016. She is the daughter of the late Kay and Etrulia (Zachary) Baumgarner. She was married for 40 years to the late Hoyt Bryson, who passed away in 1992. Mary was a member of Cashiers United Methodist Church. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother, who...
Roy Robert Edwards
Oct 17, 2016
Roy Robert Edwards, age 91, of Webster,NC, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 17th at the Solace Center in Asheville surrounded by his family. He was the oldest living deacon of the Lovedale Baptist Church and valued his Christian faith. His passion in life was his family and he devoted every day to making their lives better. He was very...
Elane Fant Cook
Oct 11, 2016
Lane Young Cook, 77, of Atlanta and Cashiers, N.C., passed away suddenly but peacefully on October 10, 2016, from heart failure. She was born in Griffin, Ga. on Oct. 6, 1939 to Henry Lane and Lida Read Voigt Young. Shortly thereafter the family moved to Atlanta where she grew up with two sisters. She attended Morris Brandon Elementary School, Northside...
Tommy Lee Wheeler
Oct 10, 2016
Roy Robert Edwards, age 91, of Webster,NC, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 17th at the Solace Center in Asheville surrounded by his family. He was the oldest living deacon of the Lovedale Baptist Church and valued his Christian faith. His passion in life was his family and he devoted every day to making their lives better. He was very...
Lucy Marie Grasty
Oct 10, 2016
Lucy Grasty, age 102, of Sylva, died Monday, October 10, 2016. She loved crafts, gardening, and reading her bible. She loved her family and was a mother-like figure to everyone she met. She is preceded in death by her parents Jode and Mary Holcombe; her husbands, Buford Howard, and Charlie Grasty; one daughter Mary Dorris Howard; and her siblings Stella...
Jane Locke Brown
Oct 7, 2016
Jane Locke Brown Jane L. Brown of Cullowhee moved on to another challenge on Friday October 8. Jane's indomitable spirit fought breast cancer and her spirit prevailed until her body gave out. Born in Columbia, South Carolina she was the daughter of the late Clara Brown and the little sister of Russell Brown. Her loving grandparents were Lucille and Paul...
Esther Nan Webster
Oct 7, 2016
Esther Nan Webster, age 92, of Whittier died Friday, October 7, 2016 at Skyland Care Center of Sylva, NC. Mrs. Webster was born August 20, 1924 in Big Pine, CA. She is the daughter of the late James Otis and the late LaRue (Braught) McIntosh. She was retired as a former black jack dealer. She was a poet and a...
Sharon Lovedahl Campbell
Oct 2, 2016
Sharon Lovedahl Campbell 66, of the Caney Fork Community, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on 10/2/2016. A lifelong resident of Jackson County. She loved and enjoyed life, family and friends to the fullest. Flowers were her passion but coffee and sitting on the porch in the mornings were her comfort. She was the daughter of the...
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