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Floyd Stanley Rogers
Sep 29, 2026
Floyd Stanley Rogers, 69, passed away on Tuesday, September 29, 2026.
Appalachian Funeral Services is honored to be caring for the Rogers family.
Thomas Griffin Rogers
Sep 29, 2026
Thomas Griffin Rogers, 74, passed away on Tuesday, September 29, 2026.
Appalachian Funeral Services is honored to be caring for the Rogers family.
Dennis Carmichal Rogers
Sep 28, 2026
Dennis Carmichal Rogers, 68, passed away on Monday, September 28, 2026.
Appalachian Funeral Services is honored to be caring for the Rogers family.
Edward Ray Fowler
Oct 1, 2026
Edward Ray Fowler, 86, went home to be with the Lord on October 1, 2026. Born June 16, 1940, he was the son of Charles Edward and Fannie Cowen Fowler.
Ray’s life was rooted in his love for the Lord, his family and the community he faithfully served. Growing up, Ray worked with his parents at Fowler’s Grocery, learning hard work...
Vaughn Stevens
Oct 2, 2026
William Vaughn Stevens, 42, of the Caney Fork Community, entered the gates of Heaven in the early morning hours of Friday, October 2, 2026, at his home, surrounded by his loved ones.
He was born on March 28, 1984, to Jim and Sandra Mull Stevens.
To have known Vaughn was to love him. He was a jokester and loved to make you...
Marian Rich Clayton
Sep 30, 2026
Marian Faye Rich Clayton was called home by her Lord and Saviour on the evening of September 30, 2026.
Born, June 2, 1947 to Otho Rich and Hazel Crabtree Rich.
Marian had two children, Holly Gale Clayton Lagos—husband (Dennis Salazar Lagos), Lee Rich Clayton—wife (Lee Ann Bailey-Clayton).
Married, June 25, 1968. Marian and Jerry made their home in Durham, North Carolina; where Marian...
Marion Vance Jones
Sep 30, 2026
Marion Vance Jones, 89, of Sylva, passed away on September 30, 2026, following a period of declining health. A lifelong resident of Jackson County, Marion was born and raised in Sylva and never lost his affection for the place he called home. Many times, he summed it up like this: “If I didn’t live here, I’d move here!” He loved...
Sandra Odessa Bumgardner
Sep 27, 2026
Sandra Odessa Jordan Bumgardner, 78, of Balsam North Carolina, passed away at Autumn Care of Waynesville on September 27, 2026.
Born on March 19, 1948, in Havre de Grace, Maryland, Sandra was the daughter of Sterling Joseph Jordan and Mabel Jennings Jordan.
After graduating from Augusta College in 1970 and marrying later that year, Sandra devoted her life to her family, faith,...
Eddie Muriel (Jones) Gunter
Sep 28, 2026
Eddie Muriel (Jones) Gunter, 91, of the Barkers Creek Community in Whittier passed away on Sunday, September 28, 2026.
Eddie Muriel was born on April 5, 1935 to the late Felix B. and Janet (Brooks) Jones, also of the Barkers Creek Community. She was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, Carlyle Gunter.
Eddie Muriel was a member of Rockdale...
Jeffrey Michael Gibbs
Sep 13, 2026
Jeffrey Michael Gibbs, 61 went to be with our Lord on Sunday September 13, 2026. He was born in Bryson City, however he lived most of his life in Henderson County. He was the son of the late Clyde Gibbs, Jr. and Vera Holland Guise (Don).
In addition to his mother, Jeff is survived by his wife, Linda Annette Gibbs; son,...
Tyson Lee Buchanan
Sep 22, 2026
Tyson Lee Buchanan, 44, passed away peacefully on September 22, 2026, surrounded by his family. He was born and lived his life in Sylva, North Carolina.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Sandra Buchanan. He is survived by his father, James Lee Buchanan, stepmother, Mary Buchanan; sister, Kim Buchanan; half-brother, Jamie Bradley; his beautiful daughters, Tyleigh Ashe (Gabe) and...
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 Friday, 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...
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...
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