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Darrell NL Ensley
Sep 18, 2023
Darrell NL Ensley, 70, passed away Monday September 18, 2023A native and a lifelong resident of Jackson County, he was the son of the late NL and Lorena Ashe EnsleyDarrell enjoyed being outdoors, fishing and spending time with his family.In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by his son Chris EnsleyHe is survived by his...
William Joseph Burke
Sep 18, 2023
William J. Burke, 74, passed away peacefully on September 18, 2023, at his home in the mountains of Sylva, North Carolina after a brief battle with cancer. Bill was born December 1, 1948, in Chicago, Illinois, to John and Cecelia (Hoban) Burke. He was pre-deceased by his parents, brother John, sister Brigid, and brother Edmund.
Bill is survived by...
Ray B. Ashe
Sep 16, 2023
Ray B. Ashe, 97, of Sylva, was called to his heavenly home on Saturday September 16, 2023. He was born on February 14, 1926 in Cashiers, to the late T. Walter Ashe and Annie Jackson Ashe. Ray served in the US Army Air Corp during WWII. After the war, he attended school in Washington, DC and graduated from Elon...
Lucy A. Lane
Sep 12, 2023
Lucy A. Lane (affectionately known to her family as Grandbam), age 93, went home on September 12, 2023.
Lucy was born in Raton, N.M. on June 1, 1930 to Abolito and Frances (Lucero) Salazar. She was the last remaining sibling of 7.
Lucy married Nick Saiz, Sr. In 1949 and they had 3 children, Nick Jr., Linda, and Denise. ...
Robert Beasley Pittman
Sep 16, 2023
Robert B. Pittman died on Saturday, September 16th, surrounded by loved ones. Robbie was born November 26, 1946 in Wilson, NC to parents Fred and Martha (Owens) Pittman. Robbie was raised in the rural farming community of Stantonsburg where he learned the values of community, family, and hard work. He attended Saratoga Central High School, excelling both academically and athletically;...
Dora Carolyn Webb
Sep 7, 2023
Dora Carolyn Webb, 61, of Cashiers, went home to be with her heavenly Father, on Thursday, September 7, 2023, after an extended illness. She was born on November 2, 1961, in Saltville, Virginia to the late Henry Rivers Stephens and Beulah Louvenia Stephens. In addition to her parents, Dora was preceded in death by her grandmother, Mary Frances Sheets...
Phillip Michael Brooks
Sep 16, 2023
Phillip Michael Brooks, known for his skillful craftsmanship as a carpenter and furniture upholsterer, passed away on September 16, 2023, in Claremont, NC. He was born on November 14, 1964, in Jackson County. Phillip was a beloved partner, father, brother, and friend whose memory will forever be cherished by those who were fortunate enough to know him.Phillip had an innate...
Nancy Carter Owen
Sep 16, 2023
Nancy Carter Owen passed on to be with the lord in the early morning hours of Saturday, September 16th, 2023 after losing a hard fought battle with serious health issues. Nancy, a lifelong resident of Jackson County, was a devoted mother, sister, and daughter, who loved to sew, collect, and housekeep. Nancy is survived by her Son Anthony, her sister Betty, her...
Mary Sue Anders Cypher
Sep 14, 2023
Mary Sue Anders Cypher, 94 of the Moody Bridge Community in Cullowhee, died Thursday, September 14, 2023, after a short illness. She was a native of Jackson County where she lived most of her life. She was the daughter of the late Charlie and Rosa Mathis Anders.
Mary was a member of Trout Creek Baptist Church and a charter...
Curtis Preston Cooper
Sep 14, 2023
Curtis Preston Cooper of Sylva North Carolina, passed through the veil to join his wife, Christine, Mother, Father, Brothers, and Sisters in the Spirit World, on Sept 14, 2023.
He leaves behind his 4 children: Terri Celene Cooper Shahgheibi, Jodi Deanne Cooper, Beverly Gaye Cooper Blackburn and Carolyn Diana Cooper Mathis, and his late wife’s 5 children: Bartholomew Christian Peterson...
Charles Edward Hall
Sep 13, 2023
Charles Edward Hall, age 89, of the Savannah Community, passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus, on September 13, 2023, after a period of declining health. He was the son of the late Robert Lee Hall and Drucilla (Sue) Quilliams Hall.
Charles was born in West Virginia. He worked for a time in the shipyards of Virginia,...
Anniece Belma Bryson
Sep 11, 2023
Anniece Belma Bryson, formerly Anniece Wood, was born on June 1, 1935, in Jackson County. She peacefully passed away on September 11, 2023, in Danville, Indiana. A loving and compassionate individual, Anniece's warm and caring nature endeared her to everyone she met. Anniece adored her family and found immense joy in being surrounded by their love. She cherished her childhood...
Grace Elizabeth O'Hearn
Sep 9, 2023
Grace Elizabeth O’Hearn, age 94 of Sylva, died Saturday, September 9, 2023.
Mrs. O’Hearn was born September 14, 1928 in Chicago, IL. She was the daughter of the late Thomas and the late Mable Griffin Mowbray. She married Donald Patrick O’Hearn on June 24, 1950 in Chicago. He died March 11, 2016.
Mrs. O’Hearn was predeceased...
Patricia Ann Crossland
Sep 7, 2023
Patricia Ann Crossland, 58, of Sylva, passed away Thursday afternoon September 7, 2023A Lifelong resident of Jackson County, she was the daughter of the late James Nichols and Naomi Cook.Trish enjoyed swimming, cleaning and spending time with her friends and family. If you were down, Trish could always make you smile !In addition to her parents she was also...
Weaver Alvin Brown
Aug 12, 2023
Weaver Alvin Brown, 43 was born in Anderson SC on November 29, 1979 but spent most of his childhood and young adult life in Sylva NC before coming back to Anderson SC, passed away on August 12,2023. He was the son of the late Weaver Brown (Tuckasegee NC) and Nancy Marie Ashworth (Anderson SC)
He is preceeded in death by...
Larry Morton
Aug 30, 2023
Larry Morton, 89, died peacefully at his home of 50 years in Cullowhee, NC on August 30, 2023 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on July 18, 1934 in West Palm Beach, FL, only child of Elmer Lawrence Morton, Sr. and Bessie Cox Morton. As a boy he helped his parents in their grocery store, delivered newspapers, and...
Robert Willis Anders
Aug 30, 2023
Robert Willis Anders, 81, of Sylva, passed away Wednesday August 30, 2023 at his home after a 3 year struggle with cancer. He was born September 25, 1941 in Houston, Texas. Bob was an Eagle in the Boy Scouts when he was younger. In the late 70's he moved to Jackson County to be Director of the Computer Center at...
Willa Mae Queen
Aug 30, 2023
Willa Mae Queen, 95, of Sylva, passed away Wednesday morning August 30, 2023.A native of Jackson County, she was the daughter of the late Will and Ethel Crisp. Willa Mae was a member of Lovedale Baptist Church, she enjoyed watching the Atlanta Braves Baseball games, the Carolina Tar Heels Basketball games, fixing her garden or just spending time with...
Mary Alice Corbin
Aug 26, 2023
2 Corinthians 5:8We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord.
Mary Alice Corbin, beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and sister, passed away on August 26, 2023, at the age of 79 in Manchester, TN. She leaves behind a legacy of love and cherished memories that will forever...
Stella Faye Coggins Parker
Aug 27, 2023
Stella Faye Coggins Parker, 93, of Tuckasegee passed away peacefully on August the 27th, 2023. She was the daughter of the late Harley Coggins and Nell Wilkes Coggins.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Samuel D. Parker; brothers Harry Lee and Monroe; sisters, Ruby Coggins, Ruth Wilson, and Katherine Potts.
Stella was a member of Tuckasegee Baptist Church...
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