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Brian Kent Moore
Feb 20, 2026
Brian Kent Moore
November 29, 1961- February 20, 2026
Brian Kent Moore went home to be with his Lord and savior on February 20, 2026 at his home in Cashiers, NC.
Burial will be held at Houston National Cemetery on March 31st at 10:50AM, followed by a celebration of life at The Woodlands First- North Campus at 12PM.
Brian was born in Louisville, KY....
Garry E. Beck
Mar 7, 2026
Garry Edward Beck, 64, of Whittier, NC, went to his heavenly home on March 7, 2026, after a period of declining health.
Garry was preceded in death by his wife, Janet Bradley Beck and his parents, Jim and Lorraine Beck.
He retired from Cherokee Mechanical, as an electrician after 40 years of service.
In his earlier years, he enjoyed playing basketball, baseball, softball,...
Debbie Jean Owen
Mar 5, 2026
Debbie Jean Owen, 63, went into the Lords loving arms Thursday, March 5, 2026, with her loving husband of 37 years, Doug Owen, by her side.
She was born and raised in Jackson County. Debbie worked in the medical field for over thirty years; she loved helping people. She also loved growing flowers, gardening and had a green thumb that grew...
Troy Allen McMahan
Mar 1, 2026
Troy Allen McMahan, 88, passed into the arms of his Lord and Savior on Sunday, March 1, 2026 with his loving family by his side. He was a native and lifelong resident of Jackson County, the tenth of eleven children born to Lawrence and Susie Cook McMahan. In addition to his parents, eight of his siblings preceded him in death.
Troy...
Shirley C. Henry
Mar 2, 2026
Shirley Henry of Addie community went into the hands of Jesus on March 2, 2026.
Shirley was born on July 17, 1938 to parents Fred and Ella Nora Houston. She was one of 7 siblings.
She celebrated 65 years of marriage to Jake Henry on January 20, 2026.
She is survived by her husband Jake, son Wallace (Janet) of Yadkinville, NC, son Keith...
Ernestine B Young
Feb 23, 2026
Ernestine B. Young (Marion to her friends) was born in the city of Brno in what was, at the time, Czechoslovakia.
As a young person she performed in the Czech National Ballet and Opera. He father was a butcher and her grandmother had a vegetable stand in the central market that still operates in Brno today. Marion’s family was ethnically German....
Robert "Bob" Gagne
Feb 15, 2026
Robert "Bob" Gagne, age 65, of Bryson City, NC went to meet his maker on Sunday, February 15, 2026, surrounded by his family. Bob was born April 17, 1960 to his father, Norman Gagne.
Bob is survived by his wife, Emily Gagne; step-son, Richard Lightsey.
No Services are planned at this time.
Mary Sue Casey
Feb 21, 2026
Mary Sue Casey was born on April 18, 1952 to the late Lyndon Casey and Minnie Worley Casey. She passed away on Feb. 21, 2026.
Known for her independence, generosity, optimism, enthusiasm, and courage, Mary Sue excelled academically and personally from an early age. She enjoyed reading and playing board games during childhood. Educated in Jackson County, North Carolina public schools,...
Peggy Blanton McMahan
Feb 23, 2026
With loving hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved mother, wife, grandmother, and friend, Peggy Blanton McMahan, who departed this life on Monday, February 23, 2026, at the age of 91.
A devoted Christian, she lived her life grounded in faith and guided by love. She found great joy in gospel music and hymns, often filling her home with song....
Joseph Bridgers Cowan
Feb 20, 2026
Joseph Bridgers Cowan of Webster, age 56, died on February 20, 2026. He was born January 12, 1970 in Atlanta, GA. Joe was a 1988 graduate of Sylva-Webster High School and went on to earn degrees from Brevard College and UNC Asheville.
He was preceded in death by his father, William. He was a beloved son, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend....
Nancy Jane Perry
Feb 13, 2026
Nancy Jane Norris Perry of Sylva, NC
Nancy “Jane” Perry, age 91, passed peacefully at Silver Bluff Village on February 13, 2026.
A native of Watauga County, she was the daughter of the late Cloyd Norris and Blanche Miller Norris. She was also preceded in death by her husband, John Kenneth (Ken) Perry who died in 1981.
She is survived by her daughters,...
Travis Shaun Shepherd
Feb 10, 2026
Travis Shaun Shepherd, 43 of Sylva, passed away on Tuesday, February 10, 2026 following a brief illness. He was born on March 9, 1982 to Joan Poindexter Shepherd and Vaughn Shepherd.Travis was an Eagle Scout and a Cub Scout leader. He worked at Food Lion for twelve years and Davita Dialysis for twelve years and at Western Carolina University for...
Robert Allen "Todd" Hooper
Feb 6, 2026
Robert Allen "Todd" Hooper, born on July 21, 1976, left this world on February 6, 2026, in Jackson County, North Carolina. Known for his unwavering generosity and kind spirit, Todd was a talented handyman who could fix anything and was always ready to lend a helping hand. He never met a stranger, making friends wherever he went and offering support...
Dr. Myron Jack Leonard
Feb 10, 2026
Dr. Myron Jack Leonard, 87, of Cullowhee, NC, passed away surrounded by loved ones on February 10, 2026.
He was a professor of marketing at Western Carolina University for 38 years. He started his teaching career in 1969 and remained a professor there until his retirement in 2007. He was born in Columbus, Ohio on November 23rd, 1938. He attended Ohio...
Anne Hussey Harlow
Feb 1, 2026
Anne Hussey Harlow, 77, passed away peacefully at home on February 1, 2026. She was preceded in death by her parents, Allan Fall Hussey and Margret Anne Hussey and her older brother, John Hussey. She leaves behind and is mourned by a younger sister, Deborah Hussey of Cullowhee, NC; a younger brother, Stephen Hussey of Greenfield, MA; 5 much-beloved nieces...
Virginia Fisher Mull
Feb 4, 2026
Virginia Fisher Mull passed away on Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at Maggie Valley Nursing and Rehab, at the age of 99. She was born in Jackson County on July 15, 1926 to Charlie C. and Fannie B. Fisher.
Virginia was the wife of Edward "Ted" Mull for 61 years before his passing in 2005. She was also preceded in death by...
Ronald Edward Setzer
Feb 4, 2026
Ronald “Ronnie” Edward Setzer, a devoted Marine, loving father, faithful man of God, Master Fly Tyer and cherished member of his community, passed away peacefully on February 4th, 2026, at the age of 74.
As a proud Veteran who served in the United States Marine Corps, he served with great distinction as a Lance Corporal in the 8th & I Marine...
Sammy Ray Deitz
Feb 1, 2026
Sammy Ray Deitz, 80 of Paul Cooper Road, went to his heavenly home on February 1, 2026, surrounded by his family. He was the son of the late Samuel Welch and Ida McConnell Deitz.
A member of Deitz Memorial Baptist Church, he retired from the Department of Transportation after 35 years of service. He also retired from the Qualla Fire Department....
Vickie Jean Bradley
Jan 29, 2026
Vickie Jean Bradley, 59, of Sylva, NC, passed away on January 29th.She was born on July 19th, 1966, in Greenville, SC. Vickie was a dedicated mother, family member, and friend whose kindness, strength, and love touched everyone she knew. Her greatest joy in life was her family, and she will be remembered for her compassionate nature, generosity, faith, sense of...
Hilda Kathleen "Kathy" Stiles
Feb 3, 2026
Hilda Kathleen “Kathy” Stiles went home to be with the Lord on February 3, 2026, just a few weeks short of her 89th birthday. She was born on February 17, 1937, to Oscar and Lura Cabe of Dillsboro, NC. Kathy was a dedicated Christian and longtime member of Dick’s Creek Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband...
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