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Jimmy Carroll McCall
May 5, 2024
Jimmy Carroll McCall, born on Tilley Creek (Jackson County), on February 19, 1947, left this world on Sunday, May 5th. Jimmy was a beloved husband to Etta Farmer McCall, a devoted father to Brenda McCall Holt and Brooklyn McCoy, a cherished brother to Mary Morgan (Gene), Ray McCall (Glenda), RJ McCall (Doris), and Bill McCall, an admired grandfather to Jimmy...
Robert "Bobby" Long
Apr 30, 2024
Robert "Bobby" Long, 73, of Sylva, NC peacefully went to be with his creator on April 30th, 2024. "Bobby" is proceeded in death by his parents John & Winnie Long, brothers John Long Jr, Elden Long, Jimmy Long, & Sister Shirley Mace. He leaves behind one daughter, Claudette Long-Stephens (Chris) of Cherokee, NC, Two Grandsons Ethan Wikle(Kaia) of Cherokee, NC &...
Leandro Valdes
Apr 21, 2024
Leandro "Lenny" Valdes, aged 54, passed away on April 21, 2024, in Sapphire, NC. Born on March 12, 1970, in Elizabeth, NY, he was a son to the late Ciro and Madura Valdes and a brother to the late Luis and Manny Valdes.
Lenny was a graduate of Miami Beach High and spent many years in the construction and property management...
Marcella Fay Sellers
Apr 30, 2024
Marcella Fay Sellers, 71, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, April 30th, 2024, at Skyland Care Center. Marcella was a life-long resident of Jackson County born to the late Verlon Coleman and Irene Jenkins Sellers on March 15, 1953.
In addition to her parents, Marcella is preceded in death by her brother, Lloyd Sellers. She is survived by her sister-in-law, Linda Sellers;...
Cora Lee Conner Shuler
Apr 30, 2024
Cora Lee Conner ShulerSylva - Cora Lee Conner Shuler, 86, passed away on Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at Mission Hospital Memorial Campus.Cora Lee was born in Clay County but spent most of her life in Jackson County. She was the daughter of the late Claude and Bonnie Lee Swanson Conner. Cora Lee retired from Buster Brown and was also employed...
Wilford "Buck" Stewart
Apr 30, 2024
September 21, 1948- April 30, 2024Wilford “Buck” Stewart, 75, went home to be with his Lord on April 30, 2024.Buck was the son of the late Harold and Jessie Hooper of Tuckasegee. He was a beloved member of the Tuckasegee community and of Grace Bible Church in Whittier,NC. He loved the Lord, the church, God’s Word, and his family. Buck was in...
Larry Dale Phillips
Apr 27, 2024
Larry Dale Phillips, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, passed away on Saturday, April 27th, 2024, at the age of 77. Born in Jackson County, North Carolina on January 4th, 1947, Dale was a long-time resident of Sylva, NC.Dale is survived by his loving wife Nancy, the mother of his children Kathy Maples, his daughters Kimberly Forrest and Cynthia...
Ronnie Lee Jones
Apr 26, 2024
Ronnie Lee Jones of Balsam, N.C. passed away on April 26, 2024, at the age of 72. Ronnie was born to the late Mary Hoyle Jones and Henley Jones Sr. on October 24, 1951.Ronnie was a family man through and through. He was an amazing father, grandfather, brother, and friend. With his charismatic and extroverted personality, Ronnie never knew a...
James (Sarge) Erastus Revis
Apr 26, 2024
James (Sarge) Erastus Revis, proud veteran of the United States Army went to his eternal home on April 26, 2024. Raised on Barkers Creek he was the fourth of eleven children born to Jewel and Gertie Revis on June 2nd, 1933. He grew up in the family logging business, logging their land at Big Laurel. At the young age of...
Linda Sue Phillips
Apr 19, 2024
Linda Sue Phillips, of Tucker, GA, passed away on Friday, April 19th, 2024, at the age of 84. She was born on Tuesday, February 27th, 1940, in Jackson County, NC. Linda was a loving mother, grandmother, and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew her.Linda is survived by her two sons, one daughter and three grandchildren: Michael...
William Lane Manware
Apr 21, 2024
William Lane Manware, age 79, of Cullowhee, NC, passed away on Sunday, April 21st, 2024. Born on Sunday, October 29th, 1944 in Wisconsin, Bill was a beloved member of his community.Bill was a dedicated Mechanical Engineer, working as the chief engineer of maintenance at Western Carolina University until his retirement. He was passionate about renovating homes with his wife, working...
Alvin E. Webster
Apr 19, 2024
Alvin E. Webster, of the Greens Creek Community, passed away Friday evening April 19, 2024A native of Jackson County he was the son of the late Floyd Webster and Sadie FranksAl loved to go fishing, traveling or just spending time with his family.In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by his daughter; Kathy Webster, and by...
Jessica Chandra Kirkland
Apr 6, 2024
Jessica Chandra KirklandMay 2, 1989 - April 7, 2024Jessica Chandra Kirkland, a vibrant and dedicated mother, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend,passed away suddenly on April 7, 2024, at the age of 34.Born on May 2, 1989, Jessica was a shining light in the lives of those who knew her. As a singlemother, she worked tirelessly to provide the best life...
Christopher Brett Anders
Apr 15, 2024
Christopher Brett Anders, age 43, of Cullowhee, North Carolina, passed away on April 15, 2024, while doing what he loved most - riding his bicycle. Born on June 29th, 1980, Christopher leaves behind his beloved wife Donna Marie Anders, children Madison, Riley, Kurt and Danielle, brothers Neal and John, father Larry, cousins, aunts, uncles, and a host of friends.Christopher worked...
Robert Larry Crawford
Apr 15, 2024
Larry Crawford died on the morning of April 15, 2024, after a period of declining health.
Larry was the youngest child of the late Robert Glenn and Hazel Norman Crawford. He was a lifelong resident of Jackson County except for a brief time when he lived in Rome, Georgia, where he taught History and German at Coosa High School. Thereafter, his...
Donald Ray Morrison
Apr 17, 2024
Donald Morrison, 82, of Sylva, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday April 17, 2024.
Born in Iredell County North Carolina, Donald was the son of the late John and Carrie Morrison. Donald was the owner and operator of Morrisons Concrete Equipment for many years. He was known for engineering many new types of machinery during his career. So...
Christopher Ray Milkey
Apr 13, 2024
Christopher Ray Milkey of Sylva NC passed away on Saturday April 13, 2024. He was born February 21, 1972, in Milan MI to Darlene and Leory Milkey.Chris graduated from Milan High School. After working a few odd jobs to support his new family he became a carpenter. He loved his career as a business owner, and it showed in everything...
Barbara Jean Davis
Apr 7, 2024
Barbara Jean Bryson Moses Davis – mother, Oma, and friend - left this life early in the morning of Sunday, April 7 after a long decline with dementia.Barbara was Carson and Helen Bryson's Valentine's Day baby born in Sylva in 1945. She is survived by her son, Brad Moses; her daughter-in-law, Danell Moses; and her four grandchildren who all called...
Steven Andrew Hooper
Apr 12, 2024
Steven Andrew Hooper came into this world on August 10 th , 1969, a few weeks after astronauts landed on the moon and five days before Woodstock began. His mom was in the middle of canning season, working on her homemade soup, when he decided he was ready to make his grand entrance. Steven left us on April 12 th...
Kathy Barnes Webb
Apr 14, 2024
Kathy Barnes Webb, 72, of Sylva, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday April 14, 2024.Born in Tuckasegee, Kathy was the daughter of the late Henry Hampton Barnes and Christine Franklin Barnes. Kathy retired from WalMart and especially enjoyed bird watching, sewing and working in her flowers. Kathy loved the Lord and was a member of Tilley Creek...
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