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Linda Overmyer Kane
Sep 14, 2026
Linda Overmyer Kane, born November 28, 1934, died September 14, 2026, after a six-month battle with cancer.
She Leaves behind Bill, her husband of 70 years, five of her six children, six grandchildren, and three great grandchildren. Four of her remaining children live in North Carolina, one in Kentucky, the grandchildren are scattered, and the great grandchildren live with their parents...
Judith Paula Kuehn
Sep 17, 2026
Judith Paula Kuehn passed away on September 17, 2026 at her home in Cullowhee North Carolina. She was preceded in death by parents Fred and Ruth Kuehn, sister Gail Frankic, and brothers in law Bud Frankic, and Glen Volkman.
She is survived by her sister Ruth Volkman, niece Wendy Volkman (Ben Klaas), nephews Fred Volkman, Davd Scott James(Saundra MeltonJames) great nieces...
Allenee Wilkes
Sep 18, 2026
Allenee Wilkes, born June 4, 1931, in Jackson County, North Carolina, passed away on September 18, 2026.
Mr. Wilkes lived a life marked by devotion to his family, faithful service, and a deep love for the simple blessings of home and the outdoors. He was an Army veteran who served in Korea and was decorated with the Bronze Star and the...
Scott Hoyle
Jul 29, 2026
Scott Alan Hoyle 68 passed away on July 29, 2026. Scott was a hard-working mountain man who lived life on his own terms. A longtime resident of Sylva, Scott spent his entire working life in construction, primarily behind the controls of a bulldozer. He was a man who believed in working hard, staying busy, and taking care of the people...
Robert Lane
Sep 15, 2026
In Loving Memory of Robert Lane
Robert Lane, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, and friend, left this world peacefully at his home on September 15, 2026, after a courageous battle with dementia. Born on August 21, 1942, in Medford, Massachusetts, Robert was a man of quiet strength, unwavering dedication, and boundless love.
Robert was the beloved son of Daniel and Jean Lane,...
Cornelius "Mutt" Mathis
Sep 12, 2026
Cornelius Mathis, 80, of Sylva, North Carolina, went home to be with the Lord peacefully in his sleep on the morning of September 12, 2026.
Cornelius was born on September 27, 1945, to the late Virgil and Icelene Brown Mathis. Born and raised in Jackson County, he lived there for most of his life and was widely known throughout the community...
Frankie Ward Dean
Sep 8, 2026
Frankie Marie Ward Dean passed peacefully into the hands of her Lord on September 8, 2026, after a short stay at Memorial Mission Hospital.
Born April 29, 1929, she was a beautiful 97 years old. The daughter of the late Narvie and Lula (Ashe) Ward, she was predeceased by her loving husband, Daniel Dean, and her only son, Keith Dean and...
Michael Lee Bailey
Sep 6, 2026
Michael Lee Bailey, 61, of Whittier, passed away at his residence on Sunday, September 6, 2026.
He was born in Indianapolis, Indiana to Sally Brown Gilliam and the late David Bailey. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his step-father, Robert Gilliam, who raised him from the time he was three years old.
Michael had resided here in...
Ruth Hall Ashe
Sep 2, 2026
Ruth Hall Ashe, 95, of Sylva NC passed away on September 2, 2026.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Ray Ashe; daughter, Brenda Poole; brother, William Hampton Hall; and sister, Carol Ann Calhoun.
Ruth and Ray resided in Burlington NC during their working years and returned to Sylva upon retirement. They enjoyed many years in their mountain retreat in the...
Gladys Sutton Cabe
Sep 6, 2026
Gladys Mae Sutton Cabe, of Sylva, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on September 6, 2026, at the age of 98.
Born on April 23, 1928, her life was marked by a deep and unwavering faith in her Lord. Gladys was baptized on November 29, 1939, and remained a loyal and faithful servant of God and of her church, Wesleyanna Methodist Church,...
Robert Vernon Henry
Sep 5, 2026
Robert Vernon Henry, 81, of Sylva, passed away on Saturday, September 5, 2026 at his residence.
A native of Jackson County, he was a son of the late Guy Patrick and Grace Duncan Henry. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Cindy Moore; a grandson, Nathan Ashe; and his siblings, Colene, Irene, Virginia, Ruth, Devue,...
Donald Hugh Kemper
Sep 3, 2026
Don proudly served his country as a Sergeant in the United States Air Force. The values he carried from his military service were reflected throughout his life, especially in the way he cared for and supported the people around him.
Don had a wonderful sense of humor and truly loved to laugh. He understood the joy found in a good joke,...
Kenneth Edward Cope
Sep 5, 2026
Kenneth “Kenny” Edward Cope, 67, of Sylva, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 5th, 2026.
Kenny leaves behind the love of his life, Brenda Ammons Cope. Along with Many other extended family, friends, and his New Hope Baptist Church family that loved Kenny dearly.
A visitation will be held on Tuesday September 8th, 2026, at Appalachian Funeral Services...
Coleen Vivian Buchanan
Sep 3, 2026
Coleen Vivian Buchanan passed away on September 3, 2026, at Skyland Care Center. She was born in Swain County North Carolina on August 25, 1951 to the late Elmer Buchanan and Ruby Stevenson Buchanan.
Coleen will be remembered for the quiet beauty of the life she loved. She cherished living simply in Bryson City and found joy in the things that...
Katie Pannell Deitz
Aug 31, 2026
Katie Pannell Deitz, 95, of Sylva, passed away on Monday, August 31, 2026.
She was born on December 26, 1930, in Jackson County to the late Ervin and Bertie Green Pannell.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by the father of her children, Clayton Deitz; son, Boyce Deitz; grandchildren, Kelly Deitz Stuckey and infant, Damien Watson; along with...
Ginger Cabe Seay
Aug 27, 2026
Ginger Cabe Seay, 73, of Sylva, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 27, 2026.
Ginger was born on December 26, 1952, to the late Clyde and Callie Cabe. She grew up in the Pumpkintown community, where she made lifelong memories and began a life that would be defined by family, love, and devotion to those around her.
She is survived by the...
Kristi K. Hermes
Aug 28, 2026
Kristi K. Hermes, 63 of Sylva, passed away on Friday, August 28, 2026. She was born on August 22, 1963, in Jackson County to the late Dewey and Pat Kirkpatrick. Kristi enjoyed cross stitching, drawing, and spending time with family.
Kristi is survived by her brother, Monty Kirkpatrick (Becky); sister, Debbie Styles. Several nieces, nephews, special friends and family also survive.
In...
Richard Allen Ginn
Aug 23, 2026
Richard Allen Ginn, one of the sweetest, kindest men you could ever meet, passed away after a brief illness on Sunday night, August 23, 2026. Richard bravely battled health issues over the last six months, and he is now at peace.
Richard lived a life defined by faith, music, and devoted service to his community. He was a lifelong member of...
Cynthia Brooks
Aug 20, 2026
Cynthia Anne McClure Brooks, 66 of Whittier died Thursday, August 20, 2026, at Angel Medical center in Franklin.
Cindy was born in Asheville on May 24, 1960, to the late Charlie and Betty McClure where she grew up in the Addie community. She is survived by the love of her life Michael Brooks of their home in the Barkers Creek community,...
Jeane Curts Moody
Aug 19, 2026
Jeane Curts Moody, 90, of Sylva, North Carolina, passed away on August 19, 2026. She was born on March 8, 1936, in Cardington, Ohio, to the late Homer W. Curts and Edith Morton Curts.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Richard Curts and Robert Curts, and her sister, Barbara Curts Bowman. She is survived...
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