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Wayne Patrick McCardle
Oct 18, 2026
Wayne Patrick McCardle, 84, of Cullowhee, North Carolina, passed away on Sunday, October 18, 2026.
Born on December 26, 1941, in Polk County, Florida, Wayne lived a life marked by faith, family, friendship, and service. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy from 1959 to 1963.
Wayne was a devoted husband to his wife of 56 years, Jan McCardle,...
Doris Luker Franks
Oct 19, 2026
Doris Luker Franks, 84, of Tuckasegee, passed away on Monday, October 19, 2026.
She was born on August 9, 1942 to the late Ralph and Della Shook Luker in Jackson County. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Myron Franks; daughter, Tilly Franks; and 6 siblings.
Doris enjoyed gardening, working in flowers, sightseeing,...
Lee H. Minor
Oct 16, 2026
Lee Hammack Minor of Webster died with family by his side on Friday, October 16, 2026, at Skyland Care Center in Sylva. This followed a period of declining health, He was born in Memphis, Tennessee, on June 1, 1943, the only son of the late Lawrence and Frances Minor. He was named after an uncle who died in combat in...
Roger Max Harris
Oct 18, 2026
Roger Max Harris, a life-long resident of Jackson County passed away on October 18, 2026 in Asheville, surrounded by the people he loved and cared for the most. Max was preceded in death by his parents Hubert and Nina Harris, and his brother, Ricky.
Max was a graduate of Sylva-Webster High School, and he attended Southwestern Community College. He was employed...
Walter Mark Bradley
Oct 11, 2026
Walter “Mark” Bradley, 70, passed away at his home in Waynesville NC on October 11, 2026. He was the son of Walter Ray and Joanne Bradley of Sylva NC.
Mark is survived by his parents, 2 sisters Amanda and Lois, 2 brothers Pete and John, 6 nephews, 1 niece, 2 grandnephews, and 2 grandnieces.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents...
Frances Jacobs Lowe
Oct 13, 2026
Frances Jacobs Lowe age 81 passed away on Tuesday, October 13, 2026 after a period of declining health. She was the only child of the late Roger and Pearl Mills Jacobs.
Frances graduated from Sylva-Webster High School, retired from Contel-GTE-Verizon Telephone Company. She worked 42 years at Thad Woods Auction in Waynesville. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary...
Betty Lou (Hannah) Melton
Oct 9, 2026
Betty Lou (Hannah) Melton of Lake Junaluska was born on December 3, 1943, in Haywood County, and passed away on October 9, 2026, at Elizabeth House, Hospice in E. Flat Rock at the age of 81.
Throughout her working years, she was employed in the textile industry, working at several mills until their successive closures. Following the closure of the last...
Thomas Brandon Stephens
Oct 11, 2026
Thomas "Brandon" Stephens was born on February 5, 1972, to Thomas "Tommy" Earl Stephens and Evangeline "Vangie" Wolfe Stephens. A man of remarkable intellect, unmistakable laughter, boundless curiosity, and an unwavering love for his people, Brandon lived a life defined by his passion for learning, his gift for storytelling, and his determination to leave the world a little better than...
Rita Baker
Oct 4, 2026
Rita Baker, 56 of Sylva, North Carolina passed away on October 4, 2026 at Mission Hospital. Born on October 12, 1969 in Atlanta, GA Rita was the daughter of Sadie Sparks and the late Carl Sparks. Rita grew up in Loganville, GA where she created a life centered around family. Rita worked several years as a hair stylist. Following life...
Conchita Extine Kelly
Oct 5, 2026
Conchita Extine Kelly, 82, passed away peacefully Monday, October 5th, 2026 at Harris Regional Hospital, in Sylva, North Carolina.
Born and raised in Jackson County, Conchita spent her life as an educator, homemaker, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and in her spare time she loved to sew, thrift, and holler’ at her grand youngins. She spent most of her time as an...
Floyd Stanley Rogers
Sep 29, 2026
Floyd Stanley Rogers, 69, passed away on Tuesday, September 29, 2026.
A memorial service will be held October 17, 2026 at 1:00PM at Mt. Zion AME Zion Church, 3579 Old Cullowhee Rd. Cullowhee NC 28723 at 1:00PM.
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.
A memorial service will be held October 17, 2026 at 1:00PM at Mt. Zion AME Zion Church, 3579 Old Cullowhee Rd. Cullowhee NC 28723 at 1:00PM.
Appalachian Funeral Services is honored to be caring for the Rogers family.
Dennis Carmichal Rogers
Sep 28, 2026
Dennis Carmichal Rogers, 68, passed away after a brief illness at his residence on Monday, September 28, 2026. He was born January 31, 1958, the youngest son of the late William and Ella Mae Rogers. He was a native of Jackson County and raised in Cullowhee NC.
Dennis retired from Western Carolina University where he oversaw Breese Gymnasium for many years....
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 Monday, 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,...
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