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Jayne Rogers Wells
Dec 19, 2014
Jayne Rogers Wells, age 81, of Sylva passed away Friday, December 19, 2014. Born February 28, 1933, she was the daughter of the late James E. and Mildred (Johnson) Rogers. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Dan Wells and one infant sister. Ms. Wells worked for over 25 years at the A.K. Hinds...
Sue Wild
Dec 16, 2014
Sue Wild, age 89, of Sylva passed away Tuesday, December 16, 2014. Sue was born January 23, 1925 in Jackson County to the late Walter and Nina (Jacobs) Ashe. She moved to Florida after getting married but moved back to Jackson County after her husband passed away and remained here for many years. In addition to her parents, Sue is...
Rosa Lee Bowers
Dec 13, 2014
Rosa Lee Crawford Bowers, 82, of Tuckasegee, went home to be with her Lord, Saturday morning December 13, 2014.A native and lifelong resident of Jackson County, she was the daughter of the late William Robert and Mary Crawford. She enjoyed sewing, making quilts, cooking and gardening. She loved her entire family, children and grandchildren. In addition to her parents she...
George Hershel Frady, Jr.
Dec 10, 2014
George H. Frady, Jr., 74, of Sylva, passed away Wednesday, December 10, 2014 at his residence surrounded by his family. A native and lifelong resident of Jackson County, he was the son of the late George H. Sr. and Leva Harris Frady. He was a NASCAR fan and a member of the East Fork Baptist Church. He was employed by...
Marshall Allen Daugherty
Dec 1, 2014
Marshall Allen Daugherty, age 70, of Whittier passed away Monday, December 1, 2014. Services will be private. . .
Benny Ray Henry
Dec 1, 2014
Benny Ray Henry, age 66, of Sylva passed away Monday, December 1, 2014 at a local hospital. A native of Jackson County, he was the son of Louise Henry. He was preceded in death by his wife Tina Powell Henry and his father Pearison Henry. Benny worked for Western Builders for 20 years. He loved to follow the University of...
Verna Elizabeth Blair
Nov 25, 2014
Verna Elizabeth Blair, 92, of Sylva passed away Tuesday, November 25, 2014. Services will be private. . .
Michael Lee Hall
Nov 18, 2014
Michael Lee Hall, age 61, of Sylva, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 18, 2014 at Memorial Campus of Asheville. Michael was born May 16, 1953 in Jackson County. He is the son of the late Hardin William Hall and the late Ruth Massey Hall. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a daughter, Kerry...
Ella Mae Rogers
Nov 17, 2014
Ella Mae Bridges Rogers, age 85, of Cullowhee, died Monday, November 17, 2014 at Med West Harris of Sylva, NC. Ella was born May 23, 1929 in Swain County. She is the daughter of the late Earnest Bridges and the late Emma Powell Mosley. She was predeceased by her parents, her husband, William Rogers, a brother, James Lee Harris, and...
Monroe Franks
Nov 16, 2014
Monroe Franks, age 70, of , Bryson City died Sunday, November 16, 2014 at Tsali Care Center in Cherokee, NC. Monroe was born July 17, 1944 in Jackson County. He is the son of the late Cleo and Gracie Webb Franks and was preceded by two brothers James and Bill Franks. He served in the Army National Guard. He was...
Gary Alen Foss
Nov 16, 2014
Gary Alen Foss, age 67, of Franklin passed away Sunday, November 16, 2014 at his residence. Mr. Foss was born July 21, 1947 in Miami, FL. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, April Foss. He was a veteran of the Unite States Army where he served in Vietnam from 1967-1969. He loved spending time with his family...
Leonard Andrew Hoyle
Nov 11, 2014
Leonard Hoyle age 72 of Sylva, NC went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday November 11, 2014. He was the son of the late Walter and Elenore Hoyle. He was survived by his wife of 49 years Georgia Hoyle. He was a member of Johns-Creek Baptist Church. He loved gospel music along with hunting, fishing and gardening. In...
Frank Eugene Hooper
Nov 10, 2014
Frank Eugene Hooper, 65, of Franklin, passed away Monday, November 10, 2014. Born in Jackson County, he was the son the late Major Madison Hooper and Mattie McMahan Hooper. Frank was a talented hairstylist and an excellent cook. He was a faithful member of Windy Gap Baptist Church, enjoyed going on Mission Trips and was a beloved husband, wonderful father...
Gloria Glee Wilson
Nov 9, 2014
Gloria G. Wilson, 86, of Sylva, passed away Sunday, November 9, 2014. A native of Oregon City, Oregon, she was the daughter of the late James A. and Opalbelle Woods Wilson. Gloria was a teacher and has educated people all over the World. She loved her little dog Happy! She is survived by her brother David A. and his wife...
Robin Dawn Coggins
Nov 7, 2014
Robin Dawn Mauldin Coggins, age 53, of Tuckasegee passed away Friday, November 7, 2014, with the love of her family by her side. Robin was born April 8, 1961 to William Mauldin, of Greenwood, SC and Ronnie Stiwinter of Franklin. She was preceded in death by her brother, Tommy Mauldin and her sister, Mary Alice Mauldin. In addition to her...
Catherine Ann Carpenter
Nov 6, 2014
Catherine Ann Carpenter age 70 of Sylva NC finished her life on earth on Nov 6th 2014 at 12:10 am. She will wait for her children, Crystal Lynn Spino of Sylva NC, Joseph Anthony Spino of Candler NC, and Pamela Jean Spino who resides in France to meet her in God's Kingdom. She is survived by her 3 grandsons, Jarrett...
Joseph F. Bushey
Nov 2, 2014
Joseph F. Bushey, age 78, of Whittier died Sunday, November 2, 2014 at Westcare Harris of Sylva, NC. Mr. Bushey was born May 20, 1936 in Harrisburg , PA. He is the son of the late Joseph F. X. and the late Clara (McCleaf) Bushey. Joseph graduated from Gettysburg High School in 1954 and from Mt. St. Mary's College in...
Barbara Marueen Ashe
Oct 30, 2014
Barbra Ashe, age 54 of Whittier passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on Thursday October 30, 2014. She is the daughter of Pat and Dora Nations. She is survived by her husband of 33 years Terry Ashe and one son Graham Tyler Ashe. She retired from Western Carolina University in 2014. Barbara was a member of Serenity Baptist...
Mamie "Nanny" Ledford
Oct 28, 2014
Mamie "Nanny' Ledford, 79, of Sylva, went home to be with the Lord, Tuesday October 28, 2014 at her residence. A native of Jackson County, she was the daughter of the late Doc and Allie Dills Dean. She loved her flower garden, going to the beach and spending time with her family. In addition to her parents she was preceded...
Albert James Smith
Oct 28, 2014
Leicester, NC Albert James Smith age 84, passed away on October 28, 2014 at Care Partner Hospice. A native of Swain County was the son of the late Floyd Smith and Fannie Greene. He was a 1948 graduate of Swain County High School, a Sergeant in the US Army and a Veteran of the Korean War. He was awarded the...
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