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John Milton Cox
Jun 13, 2015
John M. Cox, 69, of Cullowhee, passed away peacefully at home Saturday morning June 13, 2015. John will long be remembered for his ready smile, sense of humor, warm hugs and friendly nature. John lived in Jackson County for over 40 years, moving here with his wife, Cookie, and their children, Rachel and Joshua, to "live off the land". During...
Donald Jackson Bailey
Jun 12, 2015
Donald Jackson Bailey, 80, of Sylva went home to be with the Lord Friday morning, June 12, 2015. A native of Swain County, he was the son of the late William and Lillie DeHart Bailey. He was a founding member of Lighthouse Baptist Church and was a U.S. Army Veteran. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death...
Doris Mae Armstrong
Jun 12, 2015
Doris Mae Armstrong, 88, of Sylva, passed away Friday June 12, 2015 Appalachian Funeral Services will announce the arrangements when they become available . .
Deborah Irene Phelps
Jun 8, 2015
Debbie I. Phelps, 63, of Sylva, was called home to be with her Lord, Monday June 8, 2015. A native of Michigan, she had made Jackson County her home for the last 25 years. She was the daughter of the late Paul Joseph and Imogene Cowger McBride. She enjoyed quilting, crocheting, collecting movies but loved spending time with her grandchildren....
Steven James Clay Cooper
Jun 7, 2015
Steven James "Clay" Cooper, 23, of Whittier, went home to be with his Lord, Sunday June 7, 2015. A native and lifelong resident of Jackson County, he was the son of Steve and Jennifer Mobbs Cooper of Whittier. He enjoyed blacksmithing and making knives, He was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Dillsboro. He loved spending time with...
Patricia Marie Hamilton
Jun 5, 2015
Patricia Marie "Patty" Hamilton, age 63, passed peacefully after a sudden illness on Friday, June 5, 2015 at Mission Hospital in Asheville. Patty was a long-time resident of Sylva, and a light in the lives of many individuals, having worked as a childcare professional for many years. Patty's zest for life and joyous smile are remembered by all, including her...
Carol Ann Calhoun
Jun 4, 2015
Carol Hall Calhoun, 78 of Sylva, passed away on Thursday, June 4, 2015. A native of Sylva, NC, she was the daughter of the late Hampton and Iris Bryson Hall. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her brother, William Hall of Etowah. Her survivors include her sister, Ruth Ashe (Ray) of Sylva, three nieces...
Glenda Marie Brooks
May 29, 2015
Glenda Marie Brooks, age 51, of Sylva died Friday, May 29, 2015 at her home. A lifelong resident of Jackson County, Glenda was born July 17, 1963. She is the daughter of the late Beauford Gibson and the late Eddie Marie (Bennett) Gibson. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by two brothers, Curtis Eugene Gibson, and Scotty Gibson;...
Harold Bryant Davis
May 26, 2015
Bryant Davis, 69, of Whittier passed away Tuesday morning, May 26, 2015 Appalachian Funeral Services will announce the arrangements as soon as they become available . .
Raymond McKinley Messer
May 21, 2015
Raymond McKinley Messer, age 90, of Sylva, NC passed away Thursday, May 21, 2015 at Morning Star Assisted Living of Sylva, NC. Raymond was born May 8, 1925 in, Jackson County. He is the son of the late Wilburn McKinley and the late Gertrude (Ashe) Messer. He was preceded in death by his wife Mildred Messer who passed away July...
Zoey May Reed
May 21, 2015
Chloe Belle and Zoey May Reed, infant twin daughters of Lindsay Reed and Lyndie Roach, passed away. Chloe passed away Wednesday, May 20, 2015 and Zoey passed away Thursday, May 21, 2015. A funeral service will be held for the Chloe and Zoey on Thursday, May 28, 2015 at 2:00 pm in the Chapel of Appalachian Funeral Services. Family will...
Chloe Belle Reed
May 20, 2015
Chloe Belle and Zoey May Reed, infant twin daughters of Lindsay Reed and Lyndie Roach, passed away. Chloe passed away Wednesday, May 20, 2015 and Zoey passed away Thursday, May 21, 2015. A funeral service will be held for the Chloe and Zoey on Thursday, May 28, 2015 at 2:00 pm in the Chapel of Appalachian Funeral Services. Family will...
Hattie Hilda Sutton Allison
May 18, 2015
Hattie Hilda Sutton Allison, 96 of Sylva, died on May 18, 2015 at Mountain Trace Nursing Center. She was born in Sylva on May 5, 1919, the daughter of the late George W. Sutton and Sadie Stillwell Sutton. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband and best friend, Edwin Allison, by a sister, Lillian Sutton Campbell, by Lillian's...
Derald Edward Hendry
May 17, 2015
Derald Edward Hendry, 79, of Franklin, passed away unexpectedly Sunday morning May 17, 2015. A Graveside Service will be held 12:00 PM Monday at Wike Cemetery in Tuckasegee. . .
Donald William Price
May 8, 2015
Donald Price, age 61, of Cullowhee passed away Friday, May 08, 2015. Arrangements will be announced as they become available. . .
Fisher Furman Bickerstaff
May 4, 2015
F.F. "Bick" Bickerstaff, 97, of Whittier, went to be with the Lord Monday May 4, 2015. A native of Montgomery, Alabama, he was the son of the late Fisher F. Sr. and Eula Hubbard Cone Bickerstaff. Bick was a 33rd degree Mason and a Life Member of the Blue Lodge, York Rite and Scottish Rite and Shrine. Past Sovereign of...
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...
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