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James Alwayn Clegg

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Howard Brown

Howard Brown

Mar 21, 2015

Howard Brown,  89, of Whittier went home to be with the Lord Saturday morning, March 21, 2015. A native and lifelong resident of Jackson County, Howard was the son of the late Homer and the late Beulah Beck Brown. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and working in the garden. He enjoyed playing with his grandkids and great grandkids and was a...

Clinton Duncan Manning

Clinton Duncan Manning

Mar 21, 2015

Clinton Duncan "CD" Manning, III, age 73, of Cashiers passed away Saturday morning, March 21, 2015. A memorial service will be Saturday, March 28, 2015 at 10:00 am at Grace Community Church in Cashiers. A full obituary will be posted soon. . .

Allan Luther Pickering

Allan Luther Pickering

Mar 13, 2015

Allan Pickering, 76 of Whittier, NC passed away unexpectedly on March 13, 2015 Allan was born December 3, 1938 in Harrisburg, PA. Grew up in Palm Beach County, FL After 40 years at Pratt & Whitney Aircraft he retired in 2000 and finally moved to his mountain home in Western North Carolina with the love of his life, his wife...

Alvin Jesse Stiles

Alvin Jesse Stiles

Mar 12, 2015

Alvin J. Stiles, 82, of 35 Second Avenue, Sylva NC, passed away March 12, 2015. A native of Macon County, he was the son of Elbert and Nora Stiles of Franklin. Serving as Senior Class President, he graduated from Franklin High School in 1950. Alvin was a US Air Force Veteran of the Korean War. He served from 1950-1954, including...