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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...
Alma Ruth Crowe
Aug 25, 2023
Alma Ruth (Barnes) Crowe, 94, the daughter of Willie Lee and Nola Barnes, lifelong resident of Sylva, entered into eternal rest August 25, 2023. Immediate family members preceding her in death are her parents, husband Ray Elijah Crowe, daughter Brenda, granddaughter Melissa and 7 siblings.. Alma Ruth's remaining immediate family include Barbara Davis (Hugh), Tim Crowe (Delaine), Becky Crowe,...
Carl EH Iobst Sr.
Aug 24, 2023
Carl EH Iobst Sr., 64, of Cullowhee, passed away Thursday August 24, 2023He was preceded in death by his parents; Dr. Richard William Iobst III and Mary Phipps Iobst. Also preceded by his brother Richie Iobst.He is survived by his son; Carl EH Iobst Jr and his wife Jennifer of Hays, NC5 Grandchildren; Nathan, Ryan, Skylar, Heather and Amber
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Jessie Elders Ray
Aug 23, 2023
Jessie Elders Ray, age 96, joined her loving Savior and family in heaven on August 23, 2023. Born on July 1, 1927 in Barkers Creek Community to the late Cordelia Gibson and Thomas Andrew Elders, Jessie lived almost all her life in Jackson County and she never wanted to move any place else. She loved her God, her family and...
Tina Diane Farmer
Aug 23, 2023
Tina Diane Farmer, 45, of Cullowhee, passed away Wednesday Morning August 23, 2023A native and a lifelong resident of Jackson County, she was the daughter of Diana Queen Van Etten of Cullowhee and the late Roger Van Etten.A 5th Grade Teacher for the Cherokee Public Schools, she loved to read, especially Harry Potter. She also loved to travel, but...
Walter Eugene Rogers
Aug 21, 2023
Walter E. Rogers, 81, of Dillsboro, passed away Monday evening August 21, 2023A native and a lifelong resident of Jackson County, he was the son of the late Jimmy and Bonnie Rogers. A U.S. Army Veteran, he was also a member of Sylva Seventh-day Adventist Church. He loved raising his garden and being outdoors and enjoyed his friends at the...
Forrest John "Big John" Fernandes
Aug 18, 2023
A full obituary for Big John will be forthcoming. Please check back.
Theodore Roosevelt Hensley, Jr.
Aug 17, 2023
Theodore Roosevelt Hensley, Jr., fondly known as JR., breathed his last breath on August 17, 2023, leaving behind a trail of cherished memories and a legacy that will continue to inspire. He was born on December 16, 1959, in Jackson County, the pride and joy of his parents, the late Theodore Hensley, Sr. and Birdie Rowland Hensley. JR.'s final moments...
Minnie Lee Morgan
Aug 16, 2023
Minnie Lee Morgan, 88 of Sylva, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 16, 2023, surrounded by her family. She was the daughter of the late Lee Roy and Sadie Green Cogdill. She was preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, Sim Morgan. Also preceding her in death was a sister, Phyllis Brown.
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Frances Nina Stephens Whitmire
Aug 16, 2023
Frances Nina Stephens Whitmire passed away peacefully into the arms of her beloved Savior Jesus Christ on August 16, 2023 at the age of 100. She was at her home in Dillsboro, NC surrounded by her loving family.
Born September 20, 1922 in the Moses Creek area of Jackson County, Frances was the oldest of eleven children born to TR Stephens and...
Gregory Stephen Baxter
Aug 12, 2023
Gregory Stephen Baxter, beloved son, husband, and brother, peacefully passed away on August 12, 2023, in Buncombe County. He was born on June 7, 1961, in Santa Barbara, CA. Gregory's passing leaves a profound void in the lives of all who knew him but also serves as a reminder of the joy and love he brought into the world...
Kathy Webster
Aug 12, 2023
Kathy Jean Webster, a beloved daughter, mother, and sister, passed away on August 12, 2023, at her home. She was born on July 4, 1964, in Ukiah, California to Kathleen Bennett Webster and Alvin Webster.Kathy led a remarkable life filled with love, joy, and adventure. She had a passion for nature and spent countless hours bird watching, tending to her...
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