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Melvin Barnes
Dec 1, 2016
Melvin Barnes, age 61, of Sylva, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 1, 2016 at Mission Memorial Campus, of Asheville. Melvin was born May 4,1955 in Jackson County and is the son of the late Willie Barnes and the late Dena Coggins Barnes. He was retired from Jackson County as a maintenance crew supervisor. He was...
Morris Nelson Monteith
Dec 1, 2016
Morris Nelson Monteith, age 78, of Sylva died Thursday, December 1, 2016 at his home. Mr. Monteith was born October 29, 1938 in Swain County, NC. He is the son of the late Eugene Monteith and the late Maylee (Oliver) Monteith. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his wife, Patricia Ann Fercken Monteith; a daughter, Karen Lynn...
Annie Bell Shook
Nov 29, 2016
Annie Bell Shook, age 95, of Tuckasegee went to be with the Lord on Monday, Nov. 28, 2016. A lifelong resident of Jackson County, Annie was born October 8, 1921, the daughter of the late Filbert and the late Bethany (Alexander) Brown. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Eldon Shook; sisters: Til Queen, O'Phelia Brown,...
Veronica Louise Nicholas
Nov 29, 2016
Veronica L. Nicholas, 75, of Sylva, passed away Tuesday morning, November 29, 2016 A full obituary and services will be announced by Appalachian Funeral Services as soon as it becomes available . .
Mary Sue Galloway
Nov 27, 2016
Mary Sue Sellers Galloway passed away surrounded by her loving family on Sunday November 27, 2017 at Morning Star Assisted Living Center. Daughter of the late Fred V. and Lula Mae Ensley Parris and the wife of the late Albert Sellers. She was a member of the New Hope Baptist Church. She was a loving mother and grandmother. She loved...
Max Herbert Phillips
Nov 26, 2016
Max Herbert Phillips, 76, OF Hampton St in Sylva, passed away Saturday morning November 26, 2016. He was a general contractor by trade who enjoyed hunting and fishing. He is survived by his wife of 37 years Marjo Phillips of the home 1 Daughter- Amy Sams of Sylva 1 Son- Bob Hackman of New Port Richey, Florida 4 grandchildren- Trevor...
Billy William Shook
Nov 26, 2016
Billy William Shook, 83, of Sylva passed away Saturday, November 26, 2016. A Memorial Service will be held 4:00 pm Monday November 28 in the Chapel of Appalachian Funeral Services. . .
Ira Dennis Weaver
Nov 21, 2016
Ira "Dennis" Weaver, 71, of Balsam, passed away Monday November 21, 2016, at John F. Keever Solace Center in Asheville. A native of Amory, Mississippi, he was the son of the late Ira Homer and Mary Moon Weaver. He was a groundskeeper at Springdale Country Club in Cruso, NC, but his passion was driving trucks, 18 wheelers. He is survived...
Daniel "Danny" Jones
Nov 20, 2016
Danny Jones 69 of Cullowhee, NC passed away November 20, 2016 at Charles George VA Hospital in Asheville, NC. He is the son of Louis and Shirley “Googe” Jones. He is survived by his wife of 36 years Patricia “Turner” Jones. Danny served in the United States Marine Corps and was stationed in Vietnam from 1968-1969. He was an avid...
Kenneth Leland Broom
Nov 12, 2016
Kenneth Leland Broom, 63, unexpectedly passed away Saturday November 12, 2016 after a brief illness. Kenny was a mountain man; he enjoyed being outdoors, ginseng digging, deer hunting, was an avid Nascar lover and water and snow skier. He never met a stranger and always had a smile on his face and he lived life to the max. Kenny literally...
Grover Eugene Cogdill
Nov 10, 2016
Grover Eugene Cogdill, age 84, of Sylva died Thursday, November 10, 2016 at Blue Ridge on the Mountain of Sylva, NC. Grover was born January 3, 1932 in Sylva, NC. He is the son of the late John Will and the late Ada (Adams) Cogdill. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his first wife, Ruth Wikle Cogdill;...
George Wilson Brown
Nov 8, 2016
George Wilson Brown (Papaw/ Paw George), born October 30, 1924, went to be with his Lord and Savior peacefully at the Homestead on Tuesday, November 8th in Waynesville, NC at the age of 92. Paw George was preceded in death by his parents, Jess & Guscelia Brown of Sylva; his wives, Helen Jones Brown and Opal Sanders Brown; five brothers,...
Michael Derrick Cunningham
Nov 6, 2016
Michael "Derrick" Cunningham, 41, went to be with the Lord Sunday November 6, 2016, after a long battle with cancer. Derrick loved life and lived every day to the fullest even after he was struck down with cancer 7 years ago. He loved to hike, hunt, the Philadelphia Eagles, snowboarding and Colorado. Derrick cared deeply for his family and friends...
Gene Farley Fouts
Oct 31, 2016
. "Mose" Gene Farley Fouts passed away Monday, October 31. He is survived by his Wife of 52 years Peggy C. Fouts, 2 Daughters, Patricia F. Talley and husband John and Brenda F. Mills and husband Jeff. 4 Granddaughters, Sierra Rico, Heather Rico, Mariah Rico and Callie Mills. along with 3 Great Granddaughters. Brothers are John Fouts, Boyd Fouts and...
John Joseph Prokop
Oct 30, 2016
John Joseph Prokop, age 53, of Sylva passed away on Sunday, October 30th, after a year long battle with cancer. John was born July 2, 1963 in Chicago, Ill. He was the son of the late George T Prokop and the late Joan M Prokop. John was married to his wife of 28 years, Elizabeth Prokop. In addition to his...
Lawsie Fay Buchanan
Oct 29, 2016
.On the 29th of October, 2016, Lawsie Fay Buchanan with upmost grace departed on her final journey. Lawsie Fay, age 90, loving wife of 68 years , is survived by her husband Roy. G Buchanan Jr.; her twin sister Anne May Hoffa; her four sons, Thomas, Kenneth, Bruce, and Jeffrey; 10 grand children, 14 great-grand children, and a one Charlie...
Joe Wesley Longwith
Oct 29, 2016
Joe Wesley Longwith, 83, passed away Saturday, October 29, 2016. Mr. Longwith is the son of the late Lake and the late Ruth (Blackwell) Longwith. He loved being with his family, and spending time with his grandkids. He loved working on cars, and worked for Taylor Motor Company for 31 years. He also loved being able to help people. He...
Robley Leslie Odom
Oct 28, 2016
Robley "Les" Odom, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 28, 2016. Les was born on August 21st, 2016 in Darlington, SC, to the late Laurin and Marie (Johnson) Odom. He was a CPO of 25 years in the U.S. Navy Air Traffic Control and coached POP Warner football for many years. He was also a volunteer for Habitat for Humanity,...
Woody Winona Patterson
Oct 28, 2016
Woody Middleton Patterson, 79, of Sylva, went home to be with her Lord, Friday October 28, 2016. A native of Jackson County, she was the daughter of the late Spurgeon and Della Middleton. Woody was a Member of Tilley Creek Baptist Church, she enjoyed cooking for her family and singing. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in...
Charles Thomas Dotson
Oct 27, 2016
Charles Thomas Dotson, 70, passed away at his residence in Sylva, NC, Thursday October 27, 2016. Charles was born in Haywood County, NC, June 20, 1946 to the late Thomas Edwin and Ruth Hunter Dotson. Charles was a longtime member of Buff Creek Baptist Church in Sylva, where he was ordained and served as Deacon and Sunday School Director. He...
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