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Sarah Lorene Green

Sarah Lorene Green

Aug 25, 2015

. Sarah Lorene Smith Green, 84, of Whittier NC (formerly of Gastonia) went home to be with her Lord in the early morning on Wednesday, August 25th 2015. Sarah was a member of Whittier Church of God. She loved gardening, stamp and coin collecting, and quilt making. Sarah made hundreds of quilts for those in need. She is preceded in...

Mary Helen Conner

Mary Helen Conner

Aug 24, 2015

Mary "Helen" Ledford Conner, 96, of 1620 Allen Branch Road, Sylva, passed away Monday, August 24, 2015, after a courageous and determined battle with Alzheimer's Disease at Skyland Care Center. Helen was born September 21, 1918 in the Conleys Creek area in Jackson County and was the daughter of the late Jeremiah Ledford and Mollie Wykle Ledford Shelton. She married...

Linda Lee Buchanan

Linda Lee Buchanan

Aug 22, 2015

Linda Lee Buchanan, age 67, of Webster died Saturday, August 22, 2015 at Memorial Mission Hospital of Asheville, NC. Linda was born July 17, 1948 in Washington, DC. She is the daughter of the late Frank H and the late Kathleen (McGinnis) Buchanan. She worked at Smoky Mountain High School as a secretary in the guidance office and often said...

Carl Ray Dover

Carl Ray Dover

Aug 20, 2015

Carl Ray Dover, age 67, of Sylva died Thursday, August 20, 2015 at St. Joseph Campus Mission of Asheville, NC. Carl was born December 31, 1947 in Chester, SC. He is the son of the late Robert and Shirley (McPherson) Dover. In addition to his father, he was predeceased by two brothers, Dale and Robert (Butch) Dover, Jr. He was...

Shirley Ann Streater

Shirley Ann Streater

Aug 19, 2015

Shirley C. Streater, 74, of Sylva, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Wednesday, August 19, 2015. A resident of Jackson County most of her life, she was the daughter of the late Canary and the late Amanda Chavis. Shirley is a member of Liberty Baptist Church in Sylva and she loved working with children at the day...

Helen Forest Kirk

Helen Forest Kirk

Aug 19, 2015

. In the wee hours of August 19, 2015, Helen rallied a smile in the end then slipped away peacefully, after a brief illness with beloved family members surrounding her at Harris Regional Hospital in Sylva, NC. Helen was 91 years old. Helen Kirk was born in Springfield, Missouri on January 26, 1924. She was the third of five girls,...

Billy Wayne Chandler

Billy Wayne Chandler

Aug 19, 2015

Billy Wayne Chandler, age 78, of Sylva died Wednesday, August 19, 2015 at Harris Regional Hospital. Mr. Chandler was born July 14, 1937 in Donalsonville, GA. He is the son of the late Addie V. and the late Clara (Hems) Chandler. In addition to his parents he was predeceased by a daughter, Clara Marie Weisz; brothers, Allen, Curtis, A. C.,...

Mary Rose Bryson

Mary Rose Bryson

Aug 16, 2015

Mary Rose Bryson, age 79, of Whittier passed away Sunday August 16, 2015 at her residence. She is the daughter of the late Tolvin and Susie Birdell Ward. She is survived ex-spouse and best friend Herman Jones. She is survived by four daughters Teresa Bryson of Whittier, NC, Pamela Bryson of Scotts Creek, Tabitha Bryson of Scotts Creek, and Carol...

Lonella Lorenne Wike

Lonella Lorenne Wike

Aug 15, 2015

Lonella Lorenne Wike, age 94, of Cullowhee died Saturday, August 15, 2015 at her home. Lonella was born June 12, 1921 in Easley, SC. She is the daughter of the late Conan and the late Eliza (Owens) Hooper. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Richard Hayes Wike; two brothers, Tilman Hooper and Wallace Hooper; and...

Pamela Lea Martin

Pamela Lea Martin

Aug 14, 2015

Pamela Lea Schafer Martin, 47, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 14th, 2015, in Asheville, NC at Solace hospice facility. Born June 24th, 1968 in Honolulu, Hawaii, and adopted at 3mos old by Raymond Joseph Schafer & Faye Turner Schafer (both US Air Force, retired), Pamela had a vitality and zest for life that carried her through many challenges, and...

Jennifer Leigh Sellers

Jennifer Leigh Sellers

Aug 12, 2015

Jenny Sellers was a people person and organizer from day one. Her Mom, Pat Fassold, talked about how she would organize play time with the visiting neighbor children when she was less than 7 years old. She was also a bit of a miracle child since her mom was not expected to be able to carry a child. But nevertheless...

Mary Sue Allison

Mary Sue Allison

Aug 10, 2015

Mary Sue Allison, 70, of Sylva, went home to be with her Lord, Monday, August 10, 2015. A native and lifelong resident of Jackson County she is the daughter of the late James and Mary Lambert. Mary enjoyed reading and playing with her grandchildren and was always on the go. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in...

John Logan King

John Logan King

Aug 7, 2015

John Logan King, Jr., 86, of Cullowhee passed away Friday morning August 7, 2015 Appalachian Funeral Services will announce any arrangements as soon as they become available . .

Blaine Edwin Pressley

Blaine Edwin Pressley

Aug 6, 2015

Blaine Edwin Pressley, age 74, of Sylva passed away Thursday, August 6, 2015 at a local hospital. A graveside service will be held Sunday, August 9th, 2015 at Fairview Memorial Gardens in Sylva, NC with Rev. Terry Taylor officiating. The family will receive friends from 2:00 – 3:00 pm. Following the visitation the family and friends will go to Fairview...

Thomas Joseph Krizek

Thomas Joseph Krizek

Aug 5, 2015

Dr. Thomas Joseph Krizek of Whittier, NC died on August 5th after his struggle with cancer. He was the most faithful of Catholics, belonging to Our Lady of Guadalupe Church in Cherokee, a part of St Joseph's Parish of Bryson City. Trained in Jesuit schools in Milwaukee, WI he followed the Jesuit admonition, daring to "follow the question where it...

Scotty Bruce Chastain

Scotty Bruce Chastain

Aug 4, 2015

Scotty Bruce Chastain, 67, of Sylva passed away Tuesday, August 4, 2015. A U.S. Army Veteran who served in Viet Nam, he was a native of Gaston County, and was the son of the late Warren and Aileen Chastain. He was a simple, honest man who loved God and his family. He was loved and admired by countless people for...

Lorena Gregory

Lorena Gregory

Aug 4, 2015

Lorena Messer Gregory, 93 of East Cope Creek Community passed away on Tuesday, August 4, 2015 at Skyland Care Center in Sylva. She was the last surviving member of the Charlie and Hannah Messer family. Mrs. Gregory was a native of Jackson County having lived there all of her life. She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry Gregory....

Daniel Glenn Fisher Jr.

Daniel Glenn Fisher Jr.

Aug 1, 2015

Daniel Glenn Fisher Jr., age 49, of Sylva passed peacefully at home with family by his side Saturday, August 1st, 2015. He is son of Danny and Joyce Deitz Fisher Sr. of Fisher Creek Community. He is the grandson of the late Lloyd and Regenia Fisher of Fisher Creek Community and the late Jerry and Faye Deitz of Savannah Community....

Paul Kilpatrick

Paul Kilpatrick

Jul 31, 2015

Paul Kilpatrick, 95, of Sylva, passed away Friday July 31, 2015. A native of Cherokee County, longtime resident of Jackson County and most recently a resident of Haywood County was a career military serviceman who at the time of his passing was the oldest veteran in Haywood County. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date and announced...

Belvia Lucille Shuler

Belvia Lucille Shuler

Jul 29, 2015

Belvia W. Shuler, 74, of Sylva, passed away Wednesday July 29, 2015. Born in Clayton, Georgia January 12, 1941, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Stella Woods. She was preceded in death by her husband Furman Shuler. She loved quilting, cooking and spending time with her family. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in...