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Joyce Ann Beasley
Jan 19, 2016
Joyce Ann Beasley, age 78, of Sylva died Tuesday, January 19, 2016 at Harris Regional Hospital of Sylva , NC. Mrs. Beasley was born September 23, 1937 in Haywood County, NC. She is the daughter of the late Lloyd and the late Annie (Crawford) Shuler. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by a son, David Jones; her first...
Thomas Lee George
Jan 17, 2016
Thomas Lee George, age 72, of Whittier died Sunday, January 17, 2016 at St. Josephs Campus Mission of Asheville, NC. Thomas was born November 23, 1943 in Swain County, NC. He is the son of the late Tom and the late Ida (Seay) George. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by two sons, Robert Lee George and John...
Lloyd Stanley Rice
Jan 17, 2016
Lloyd Stanley Rice, age 72, a native of Cashiers, N.C., son of Edd and Gracie Burrell Rice, went to be with the Lord on Jan. 17, 2016 after an extended illness. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by siblings, Ruby Rice, Eversie Rice, Leroy Rice, Edward "Buck" Rice, Bobbie "Junie" Rice McCall, Earvin Rice and Charlie Rice. Lloyd...
Travis Shirley Hannah
Jan 17, 2016
Travis Hannah, age 67, went to be with the Lord on Sunday January 17th, 2016. He was the son of Warner and Viola (Lander) Hannah. Travis loved watching Western films, playing cards, and fishing. He was preceded in death by his parents and a host of brothers and sisters. He is survived by his loving wife, Sandra Hannah; Two brothers,...
Mary Gene Buchanan
Jan 17, 2016
Mary Gene Buchanan, age 69 of Sylva, passed away on Sunday, January 17, 2016, at Blue Ridge on the Mountain of Sylva. Gene was born on January 24, 1946 to the late John R. and Mary Lee (Hooper) Watson in the Speedwell Community of Jackson County. In addition to her parents Mrs. Buchanan was predeceased by one son, Larry and...
Beauford Hayes Sutton
Jan 17, 2016
Hayes Sutton, age 91, of Sylva passed Sunday, January 17, 2016 at a local hospital. He was the son of the late Walter and Lila Turpin Sutton. He was married to the late Ann Rhinehart Sutton who passed away in 1996. He served in the United States Army during World War II, where he was part of the Normandy Invasion...
Carroll Ray York
Jan 16, 2016
Carrol Ray York Sr age 75 of Sylva, NC who was born in Haywood County May 28, 1940 passed away January 16, 2016. He was the son of the late Ralph E. York and Carrie Lucille Green York Allen. He was preceded in death by one daughter Denise Dawn York. He is survived by one daughter Michele York Mened; two...
Bonnie Deitz
Jan 16, 2016
Bonnie Deitz, 96, of Sylva, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 15, 2016. She was the loving mother of Joyce Weber. Dear sister of Helen Bradshaw, Darrell Frizzell, Libby Gay, Doris Crowe, and Carroll Frizzell. Beloved grandmother of Kevin Deitz, Dennis Cooper, Quay Lowder, Gregg Buchanan, and Amanda Atkins; great-grandmother of Jared Deitz, Jessica Buchanan, Morgan Cooper, Hunter...
Betty Frances Freeman
Jan 13, 2016
Betty Frances Freeman, age 80, of Hayesville died Wednesday, January 13, 2016 at Harris Regional Hospital of Sylva , 28779. Mrs. Freeman was born July 7, 1935 in Hory County, SC. She is the daughter of the late Alfred and the late Debbie Mae (Phipps) Phipps. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Daniel Elias Freeman,...
Harford Earle Knowles
Jan 12, 2016
Harford Earle Knowles, age 92, of Sylva died Tuesday, January 12, 2016 in Sylva, NC. He is the son of the late John and the late Gertrude (Plass) Knowles. Harford loved gardening, woodworking, and landscaping. In addition to his parents, Harford was preceded in death by his loving wife of 59 years, Audrey Marion (Clamp) Knowles, and four brothers, Bryant,...
Mary Elizabeth Stacey
Jan 12, 2016
Mary Elizabeth "Libby" Stacey ", 67, of Whittier, went home to be with her Lord, Tuesday evening January 12, 2016. A native of Haywood County she was the daughter of the late Carl and Eva Stacey. Libby loved gardening and walking down by the river. She was a very loving and giving person who loved all her babies. In addition...
Frank Charles Langford
Jan 9, 2016
Frank Charles Langford, 64, of Waynesville, passed away Saturday January 9, 2016. A native of Florida he was the son of the late Charles and Frances Langford. He was a U.S. Army Veteran and was stationed in Brussels, Belgium. He enjoyed walking, reading and watching western movies. In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by his...
Norma Mae Brown
Jan 8, 2016
Norma Mae Brown, age 84, of Sylva died Friday, January 8, 2016 at her home. Mrs. Brown was born July 9, 1931. She is the daughter of the late Verlin O. and the late Laura Rebecca (Cloer) Buchanan. In addition to her parents and her husband, Wroe Haney Brown; she was predeceased by sisters, Genette Morrow, Gladys Rhinehart and Myrtle...
Virgilene Olga Wilson
Jan 8, 2016
Virgilene Olga Moore Wilson, 82, of Glenville, died Friday January 8, 2016 at Highland Cashiers Hospital in Highlands, NC. Mrs. Wilson was born February 2, 1933 in Jackson County. She is the daughter of the late Vascar Harrison and the late Maxine Victoria (Bryans) Moore. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Ray Wilson; a sister,...
Lorinda Opalee Casey
Jan 8, 2016
Lorinda O. Casey, 74, of Cullowhee, went home to be with her Lord the evening of Friday January 8, 2016 at Morning Star Assisted Living Facility. Born in Cullowhee, N.C. to the late Estes and Derosette Casey, she was one of ten siblings. Lorinda was employed at Western Carolina University as a custodian before retiring in 2006. Known for her...
Thomas Eugene McConnell
Jan 6, 2016
Thomas Eugene McConnell, age 70, of Sylva died Wednesday, January 6, 2016 at Macon Valley Nursing /Rehab of Franklin , NC. Thomas was born March 27, 1945 in Jackson County, NC. He is the son of the late Fred Milton and the late Ila (Hoxit) McConnell. He was proud to have served in the Army during the Vietnam War. He...
Julia Mae Nations
Jan 6, 2016
Judy M. Nations, 67, of Whittier, went home to be with her Lord Wednesday January 6, 2015. A native and lifelong resident of Jackson County she was the daughter of the late Adam McMahan and Leona Cabe McMahan of Sylva. She was a member of New Savannah Baptist Church and was a beautician for many years in Jackson County. Judy...
Debra Jane Watson
Jan 4, 2016
Debra Jane Watson, age 60, of Sylva lost a three year battle with cancer on Monday, January 4, 2016 at Homestead Hospice of Clyde, NC. A lifelong resident of Jackson County, Debra was born December 28, 1955. She is the daughter of Arnold Edwin and Arilla (McMahan) Jones. She was predeceased by a son, Travis Dale Watson. Debra worked as...
Andrea Rae Moss
Jan 2, 2016
Andrea Rae Moss, 37, of Cullowhee, went home to be with her Lord, Saturday January 2, 2016 at her residence. Born in Dallas, Texas, she had been a resident of Jackson County for over 20 years. Andrea had earned a business degree with honors from Southwestern Community College and was currently enrolled to obtain another degree in accounting. She loved...