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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...

Donnie Horne Duce

Donnie Horne Duce

Aug 15, 2014

Donnie Horne Duce, age 69, of Chipley, FL passed away Friday, August 15, 2014 at Med West Harris of Sylva, NC. Funeral services will be in Chipley, FL at a later date. . .

Susan Elizabeth Rush

Susan Elizabeth Rush

Aug 14, 2014

Susan Elizabeth Rush, age 84, of Cullowhee, passed away Thursday, August 14, 2014. She was born November 3, 1929 in Hornsea, East Yorkshire, England to the late Basil and Virginia (Carre-Smith) Reckitt. Mrs. Rush is survived by her husband of 54 years, Charles Rush, as well as one daughter, Rachel Rush of Dillsboro and one son, Stephen Rush of Denver,...

Roy Jackson Tucker

Roy Jackson Tucker

Aug 14, 2014

Roy Jackson Tucker, age 72, of Sylva passed away Thursday, August 14, 2014. He was the son of the late Dayton Denton and Bertha Griffin Tucker. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, three sisters and one daughter, Tammy Tucker Roy is survived by one daughter, Misty Moore (Eric) and three grandchildren; Tucker, Ty...

Jennifer Lee Ludwig

Jennifer Lee Ludwig

Aug 14, 2014

A faerie gained her wings in another realm Thursday morning August 14, 2014 when a house fire took her life. Jennifer Ludwig AKA Lee Mayer was a passionate artist, warrior spirit and dedicated mother with a fire personality. 32 year old, J Lee was also Co-owner of a business she was building with her sister, making soaps and body products,...

Frankie Lea Seals

Frankie Lea Seals

Aug 7, 2014

Frankie Lea Seals, 75, of Sylva, passed away Thursday evening August 7, 2014. A native and lifelong resident of Jackson County she was the daughter of the late Charlie and Nora Lee Henry Mathis. Frankie enjoyed spending time with her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. She is survived by her son- Jaime Dellinger of Sylva Grandchildren- Jessica Lenart and Derek...

Paul Alexander Carden

Paul Alexander Carden

Aug 7, 2014

Rev.Paul Alexander Carden, Jr., 66 of Sylva, went home to be with the Lord, Thursday August 7, 2014. Paul was a son, brother, Child of God, Husband, Father and Grandfather. He was born to Paul A.Carden and Mary Dillard Carden on August 9, 1947. He leaves behind his wife of 45 years Sharon Henry Carden, Daughters Paula C. Mills and...

Wayne Rhinehart

Wayne Rhinehart

Aug 4, 2014

Wayne Rhinehart, Jr, 80, of Whittier, went home to be with his Lord Monday August 4, 2014 at Memorial Mission Hospital in Asheville. A native and lifelong resident of Jackson County he was the son of the late Wayne Sr. and Martha Oxner Rhinehart. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and digging ginseng. Wayne was a member of Hyatts Chapel Baptist Church....

Ida Mae Holden

Ida Mae Holden

Aug 4, 2014

Ida Mae Holden of Sylva died Monday, August 4, 2014 at Mission Hospital in Asheville, NC. Mrs. Holden was born December 26, 1943 in Jackson County, NC. She is the daughter of the late Roy Lee and the late Swannie Arizona (Mills) Jones. She was preceded in death by a son, Kenneth Earl Holden, two sisters; Bell Cogdill and Betty...

Aileen B Green

Aileen B Green

Aug 4, 2014

Aileen B. Green, age 84, of Sylva died Monday, August 4, 2014 at Med West Harris in Sylva, NC. Aileen was born February 10, 1930 in Jackson County NC. She is the daughter of the late Leon and the late Leola (Jones) Barron. She was preceded in death by two sisters and one brother. She worked for the Town of...

Bradford Clark Collins

Bradford Clark Collins

Aug 2, 2014

Bradford Clark Collins passed peacefully in the arms of his beloved wife, Star Wolf, at 6:20 pm on August 2, 2014 after a 16 month journey with throat and neck cancer. Brad was a bright light in many lives and created a huge spiritual legacy. Thousands of people were touched by his loving heart and kindness. With his easy smile...

Janet Ambrose

Janet Ambrose

Jul 31, 2014

Janet Ambrose, 58, passed away on July 31, 2014. She was born in New Jersey, but resided in Jackson County since 2006. She was preceded in death by her parents Edward and Lois Ambrose and her son, Joseph Frommer. She is survived by her son, Luis Frommer, her daughter, Diandra Frommer, and eight grandchildren, as well as by her brother...

Dulane Fred Elders

Dulane Fred Elders

Jul 28, 2014

Dulane Fred Elders, age 77, of Sylva died Monday, July 28, 2014 at home in Sylva. Dulane was born August 29, 1936 in Jackson County, NC. He is the son of the late Fred and the late Flora Mae (Ridley) Elders. Dulane loved hunting and fishing and his grandchildren. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by...

Ruth Sophia German

Ruth Sophia German

Jul 28, 2014

Ruth Sophia German, age 75, of Waynesville, passed away Monday afternoon, July 28, 2014 at Mountain Trace Nursing Center. Funeral services will be in Smethport, PA. . .