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Neville LeRoy Brown
May 3, 2015
Neville LeRoy Brown, 70, of Cullowhee, passed away after a short illness Monday May 3, 2015. A resident of Jackson County since 1959, Neville was preceded in death by his brother Paul Cirrus Brown. He is survived by his mother Katherine N. McJunkin Brown of Cullowhee and his father LeRoy H. Brown of Zellwood, Florida. Brother- Don L. Brown of...
Brenda Gammon
May 3, 2015
Brenda Gammon, age 66, of Sylva died Sunday, May 3, 2015 at Homestead Hospice of Clyde, NC. Brenda was born October 25, 1948 in Colquitt County, GA. She is the daughter of the late Elster Aven and the late Ruth (Weldon) Brooks. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, James Arnold "Arny" Gannon; a sister, Lilly...
John Lee Tucker
May 3, 2015
On Sunday, May 3rd, 2015, John Lee Tucker left Pine Creek Community to go home. He was born December 25, 1944, to parents, Lucile and Wilfred Tucker, who preceded him in death. He is survived by his two children, Dana Tucker of Sylva, Chris Tucker and wife, Carla, of Cullowhee, his grandson, Christopher Tucker, and close extended family members. John...
Hortense Pell Gunter
May 2, 2015
Born on May 8, 1916 in Cashiers, Hortense was the daughter of H.A. Pell, Sr. and Adelaide Bradburn Pell. Nothing meant more to her than home and family. On May 2, following a long period of declining health, Hortense went home to her family who had gone before her. In addition to her parents she was predeceased by her husband...
James Alwayn Clegg
May 1, 2015
James "Tex" Clegg, 68, of Sylva, passed away Friday morning May 1, 2015 at his residence. Born in Wellington, Texas, he was the son of the late James M. and Nellie Clegg. He was an U.S. Army Veteran having served in Vietnam. He is survived by his daughter- Ginger Crisp and her husband David of Sylva Stepson- Jerry Lee Misner...
Laverne Sofia Tollie
May 1, 2015
Laverne Tollie, age 75, of Sylva passed away Friday, May 1, 2015. Laverne was a life-long resident of Jackson County, she was the daughter of the late Frank and the late Nora Lee (Frady) Gregory. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Frank Tollie, a sister, Eula Mae Frizzell and a brother, Ed Gregory. She is...
Vicki Lynn Norman
Apr 29, 2015
Vicki Lynn Norman, age 46, of Sylva, NC formally of Franklin, NC passed away Wednesday, April 29, 2015. She is preceded in death by her father Tommy Norman. She is survived by her mother Doris Norman of Sylva, NC. One daughter Hollie Shelton of Sylva, NC; two brothers Doug Norman of Franklin, NC and Mike Norman (Brenda) of Gatlinburg, TN;...
Elizabeth Jean Watkins
Apr 27, 2015
Elizabeth Jean Watkins, 68, of Sylva, passed away Monday April 27, 2015. A native of Bogalusa, La., she was the daughter of the late Loys and Inez Marshall. She enjoyed fishing and doing craftwork and absolutely loved her grandkids. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by 3 sisters, Kathy Marshall, Deborah Rester and Diana Moore....
Benjamin H. Cathey
Apr 24, 2015
Benjamin Hamilton Cathey, age 74, died Friday, April 24, 2015 at his home in the Caney Fork Community. He was the son of the late Humphrey Posey Cathey and Evelyn Campbell Cathey of Sylva. He was preceded in death by his nephew, Mark C. Jones, and by special companions Luke and Ruby, and a long succession of other good hunting...
Lucile Cagle
Apr 24, 2015
Lucile Cagle, age 87, of Sylva passed away on Friday, April 24, 2015. Lucile was born February 24, 1928 in Sylva, NC. She is the daughter of the late Garland and the late Carma (Tatham) Reed. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Carl R. Cagle, Jr; two sisters, Edith Seay and Dorothy Sutton; and a...
Barbara Mann Ledford
Apr 20, 2015
Barbara Mann Ledford, age 79, of Sylva, NC passed away Monday, April 20, 2015. She is survived by her husband of 61 years Raymond Ledford, three children, nine grandchildren and one great grandchild. Barbara and Raymond's eldest daughter, Lt. Colonel Holly Ginn, of San Antonio, TX will be retiring from the U.S. Air Force this May. She and her husband,...
Edith Dosch
Apr 15, 2015
After a long perion of declining health, Edith M. Dosch, 90, of Sylva, passed away with her immediate family at her side on Wednesday, April 15, 2015 at Mourningstar Assisted Living. Born in Puerto Rico, December 30, 1924, she came to the United States in 1946. Proceeded in death by her husband Madison M. Dosch in 1979, she remained a...
Rosemary Anne Bauer
Apr 14, 2015
Rosemary Anne "Dede" Bauer, 82, of Cullowhee, passed away Tuesday morning April 14, 2015. The daughter of the late Al and Katherine Rozea, she was a native of New York, New York, and had been a resident of Jackson County for the last 25 years. She was an avid Atlanta Braves fan and was a member of St. Mary's Catholic...
Paige Walrath Christiansen
Apr 11, 2015
Paige Walrath Christiansen, 91, of Sylva, N.C., passed away April 11, 2015 at The Hermitage Memory Care Home. Mr. Christiansen was born July 7, 1923 in Miles City, Montana to the late Milo and Joyce Christiansen. He was the oldest and only surviving son. Paige was united in marriage to the late Dorothy A. Christiansen, December 27, 1950 in Madison...
Joanne Margaret Cleary
Mar 31, 2015
Joanne Margaret Cleary, age 76 of Sylva, passed away Tuesday, March 31st. A memorial service will be held at a later date and will be announced when it becomes available. . .
George Tea Feick
Mar 30, 2015
George Tea Feick, age 94, of Sylva passed away Monday, March 30, 2015. A memorial service will be Monday, April 13, 2015 at 5:00 pm in the Chapel of Appalachian Funeral Services. A visitation will follow the service. .
Thelma June Martin
Mar 30, 2015
"TJ" Thelma June Martin, 79, of Whittier passed away early Monday morning, March 30, 2015 at Mountain Trace Nursing Center. Born May 18, 1935, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Berniece (Buchannon) Martin. TJ spent most of her life in West Palm Beach, FL but then moved to the mountains of NC. She was a licensed practical...
Richard Joseph Lanahan
Mar 24, 2015
Richard Joseph Lanahan, age 52, of Tuckasegee passed away Tuesday evening, March 24, 2015. No formal services are planned. .
Rolfe Warren McCleskey
Mar 24, 2015
Rolfe Warren McCleskey, 74, of Whittier, passed away Tuesday March 24, 2015 A Memorial Service will be held 6:00 PM Thursday April 2 at Refuge Church in Dillsboro, NC. . .
Hazel Ina Edwards
Mar 22, 2015
Hazel Ina Edwards, age 88, of Sylva died Sunday, March 22, 2015. Hazel was born February 27, 1927 in Jackson County, NC . She is the daughter of the late Walter and the late Illa (Lowe) Jackson. She was a housewife who loved her family and friends. She loved flowers and gardening, cooking and caring for others. She was a...
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