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James Cecil Aiken

James Cecil Aiken

Sep 29, 2014

James Cecil Aiken, 66, of Cashiers, went home to be with his Lord, Monday September 29, 2014 at his home surrounded by his family. A lifelong resident of Jackson County he was the son of the late John Lewis and Margaret Golden Aiken. James was Assistant Chief for the Glenville Cashiers Fire Department for over 20 years. He enjoyed being...

Gretchen Cheryl Betlem

Gretchen Cheryl Betlem

Sep 29, 2014

Gretchen Cheryl Betlem, 69, of Maggie Valley, passed away Monday September 29, 2014 Services will be private . .

Evelyn Baker

Evelyn Baker

Sep 28, 2014

Evelyn Bennett Baker died September 28, 2014 at Med West Harris Hospital in Sylva. She was born August 14, 1946 in Jackson County and was the daughter of the late Leamon and Edna Woodard Bennett. She was preceded in death by her husband Robert (Bob) Baker and a brother Floyd Bennett and a sister Irene Vaughn. Evelyn was a 1964...

Kenneth Rickman

Kenneth Rickman

Sep 27, 2014

Kenneth Dale Rickman, age 56, of 745 Montieth Branch passed away on September 27, 2014 after a heroic battle with renal failure. He is survived by his mother Carrie Mae Frady Rickman of the home. He was preceded in death by his father William Kenneth Rickman. He was survived by three sisters, Judy Rogers of Waynesville, Teresa Rickman of Sylva...

Raymond Hooper

Raymond Hooper

Sep 26, 2014

Raymond Hooper, age 82, of Cashiers died Friday, September 26, 2014 at home in Cashiers. Raymond was born May 11, 1932 in Jackson County, NC. He is the son of the late Fred and the late Leona (Bryson) Hooper and was preceded in death by three brothers Lloyd, Neil and Herman and one sister Kelly Hooper. He was retired from...

Stephen O. Norman

Stephen O. Norman

Sep 22, 2014

Stephen O. Norman, 66, of Waynesville formerly of Sylva, went home to be with the Lord, Monday September 22, 2014. A native of Jackson County he was the son of the late Grady and Ruth Keener Norman. He graduated from Western Carolina University in 1969 and then served in the U.S.Army during the Viet Nam era. Co-owner of the Parkway...

Dallie Marie Saunders

Dallie Marie Saunders

Sep 17, 2014

Dallie Marie Saunders, 83, passed peacefully in her sleep at her home in Tuckasegee Wednesday morning September 17, 2014. Born in Swain County she was the daughter of the late Calvin and Flora Brindle Woodard. She was a Member of Tuckasegee Wesleyan Church. She loved her flowers and taking care of her family. She was a loving mother and grandmother...

Maureen Catania

Maureen Catania

Sep 17, 2014

Maureen Catania, 66, of Sapphire, N.C., joined her parents in Heaven Wednesday September 17, 2014. Born in Providence, R.I., she was the daughter of the late Ted and Jovena Pontes. She attended and was a support to the Ark Church. She is survived by her son Justin Catania and fiancée Christina Wallen of Sapphire, NC Loving grandson- Austin Catania 2...

Michael Channing Carter

Michael Channing Carter

Sep 13, 2014

Michael Channing Carter, 60, of Sylva died Saturday, September 13, 2014 at Solace Hospice in Asheville. He was a Bowl America pinsetter mechanic in Jacksonville, FL, moving to Sylva after a back injury. He started school at SCC to learn computer skills, working hard to stay on the honor roll. Michael loved photography, web design, and reading, particularly science fiction....

Clyde Edgar Ramsey

Clyde Edgar Ramsey

Sep 12, 2014

Clyde Edgar Ramsey, age 86, of Sylva passed away Friday, September 12, 2014 at Mountain Trace Nursing Center. Clyde was born September 24, 1927 in Marshall, NC. He is the son of the late Grover C. and Beatrice (Shelton) Ramsey. A receiving of friends will be Thursday, September 18, 2014 from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm at Appalachian Funeral Services....

Muriel Gagliano

Muriel Gagliano

Aug 31, 2014

Muriel Gagliano, 94, of Sylva, passed away Sunday August 31, 2014. A native of New York, she was the daughter of the late Louis and Agnes Albinger Graziadio. She had been residing the last 3 years in Webster with her niece. Besides her parents she was preceded in death by her daughter Geraldine Dowling, her husband Francesco (George) Gagliano and...

Nancy Gail Karsten

Nancy Gail Karsten

Aug 28, 2014

Nancy Karsten was born in Holland, Michigan, enjoyed 28 years in Pompano Beach, Florida, and passed peacefully in her mountain home in Tuckasegee, NC. Family always came first for Nancy. She is survived by her loving husband of 61 years, Robert "Bob" Karsten, her four children, along with their spouses, Tom & Cindy Karsten, Pam & Dave Ureda, Jerry &...

Marilou Ginn

Marilou Ginn

Aug 26, 2014

Marilou Rogers Ginn, age 74, of Sylva passed away on August 26, 2014. Marilou was born January 6, 1940 in Clay County , NC. She is the daughter of the late William Clay Rogers and the late Mabel (Jones) Padgett. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Joe Hamilton Ginn. She was a teacher and taught...

Merwyn Lawrence Haney

Merwyn Lawrence Haney

Aug 26, 2014

Merwyn (Mert) Lawrence Haney, age 89, of Tuckasegee died Tuesday, August 26, 2014 at Memorial Campus of Asheville, NC. Mr. Haney was born November 9, 1924 in Wadsworth, OH. He is the son of the late Leslie L. and the late Estella (Brown) Haney and was preceded in death by one sister. He served in the Army. He was retired...

Darlene Dale Bennett

Darlene Dale Bennett

Aug 24, 2014

Darlene Dale McCall Bennett, age 60, of Sylva died Sunday, August 24, 2014 at St. Joseph Campus Mission of Asheville, NC. A life long resident of Jackson County, Darlene was born July 13, 1954, the daughter of the late Elberson Bud and the late Irma Lee (Burrell) McCall. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by a brother, Harley...

Phyllis Cogdill Brown

Phyllis Cogdill Brown

Aug 21, 2014

Phylis Cogdill Brown, 78, of Sylva, passed away Thursday August 21, 2014. A native and lifelong resident of Jackson County, she was the daughter of the late LeRoy and Sadie Green Cogdill. A great mother, grandmother and great grandmother, her family was her life; she loved her entire family and even her favorite dog, Jennifer. She loved sewing as well....

Thomas John Herter

Thomas John Herter

Aug 18, 2014

Thomas John Herter, Sr., 91, passed away Monday August 18, 2014 Services will be private . .

Holley M. Dyer

Holley M. Dyer

Aug 18, 2014

Holley Morgan Dyer, 82, of Highlands, passed away Monday August 18, 2014 Services will be private and held at a later date . .

Victoria Arvella Casey-McDonald

Victoria Arvella Casey-McDonald

Aug 17, 2014

Victoria Arvella Casey-McDonald, 71, of Sylva, went home to be with her Lord Sunday evening August 17, 2014 at Memorial Mission Hospital in Asheville. Born at home in Cullowhee North Carolina to the late Estus and Derosette Casey she was one of 10 siblings. Victoria was the second African American to graduate from Western Carolina University, Class of 1978. She...

Deanna Biddix

Deanna Biddix

Aug 16, 2014

Deanna Biddix, age 76, of Sylva died Saturday, August 16, 2014 at Memorial Campus in Asheville, NC. Mrs. Biddix was born October 17, 1937 in Millville, NJ. She is the daughter of the late Willard and the late Doris (Parent) Hignett. Two sisters preceded her in death. She was a homemaker and loved her grandchildren. She is survived by her...