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Eliza H. Peeler
Apr 5, 2013
Eliza Hunt Peeler passed away quietly on April 5, 2013. She was born in Saluda, SC on March 22, 1917. She was the second daughter to Dr. and Mrs. J. Allen Hunt. She attended the University of South Carolina and became the secretary at University High in Columbia, SC. She married Thomas (Tom) A. Peeler in 1941. Tom worked for...
Benny Ray Parris
Apr 4, 2013
Benny Ray Parris, age 75, of Sylva died Thursday, April 4, 2013 at home in Sylva. Mr. Parris was born January 17, 1938 in Jackson County. He is the son of the late Dewitt and the late Dorcus (Parks) Parris. Benny loved the outdoors, hunting, fishing, and especially his granddaughter. He was a veteran of the US Air Force. He...
Jim Burns
Apr 2, 2013
William James Burns III (Jim), age 55, of Whittier, NC passed away Tuesday, April 2, 2013. Jim, known by his friends as Bernie, was born November 8, 1957 in Jacksonville, Fla. He is the son of the late William James Burns II and the late Annette Whigham Burns and was preceded in death by his sister Ginger Burns. Jim was...
Ethel Wilkey
Mar 30, 2013
Ethel Wilkey, 104, went home to be with her Lord, Saturday morning March 30, 2013. A native of Watauga County, North Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Wiley B. and Lizzie Norris Holsclaw. She taught Sunday School classes for years and was of the Baptist Faith. She enjoyed quilting, crocheting and loved growing her flowers. Besides her parents...
Wynona Ferrell Anderson
Mar 29, 2013
Wynona Ferrell Anderson, age 96, of Sylva died Friday, March, 29, 2013 at Med West Harris of Sylva, NC. Wynona was born May 27, 1916 in Durham, NC. She is the daughter of the late Exel O. and the late Gillie H. (Hopkins) Ferrell. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Dr. James Harold Anderson, and...
Kevin Kane Leonard
Mar 26, 2013
Kevin Kane Leonard, 15, of Sylva, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 26, 2013. A freshman at Swain County High School, he enjoyed being outdoors, fishing, hunting, and really enjoyed listening to music and Dee Jaying. He loved riding his motorcycle and four wheeler. He is survived by his Mother-Amanda Eaton of Sylva, Father- Matthew Leonard and his wife Bethany...
Darlene Johnson
Mar 23, 2013
Darlene Johnson, age 66, of Glenville died Saturday, March 23, 2013 at Elizabeth House of East Flat Rock, NC. Darlene was born June 16, 1946 in Jackson County , NC. She is the daughter of the late John Lewis and the late Margaret (Golden) Aiken. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Robert Henry Johnson; a...
Betty Johnson
Mar 22, 2013
Betty Johnson, age 81, of Sylva died Friday, March 22, 2013 at her home in Sylva. Betty was born April 4, 1931 in Jackson County. She is the daughter of the late Frank and the late Vella (Gribble) Buchanan. She was preceded in death by a brother RC Buchanan and a sister Ann Bell. She worked in the textile industry...
Ray Edward Williamson
Mar 20, 2013
Ray Edward Williamson, age 67, of Ridgeway, SC formerly of Sylva died Wednesday, March 20, 2013 at Palmetto Health Richland in Columbia, SC. Mr. Williamson was born January 20, 1946 in Jackson County NC. He is the son of the late Bill and the late Margie (Hoyle) Williamson and was preceded by a son Richard and brothers Jack, Fred and...
Ray Sutton
Mar 17, 2013
Ray Sutton, age 62, Sylva, died Sunday, March 17, 2013 at Carolina Medical North East of Concord, NC. Mr. Sutton was born January 24, 1951 in Sylva, NC. He is the son of the late Fred Lewis and Ruby (Sutton) Sutton. He was self-employed as a painter. He enjoyed fishing and was a NASCAR fan of Jeff Gordon. He was...
Clemard Cabe
Mar 15, 2013
Clemard Cabe, 78, passed away Friday morning March 15, 2013. A native of Jackson County, he was the son of Bessie Cochran Cabe of Sylva and the late Fred Cabe. Clemard was a US Navy Veteran who loved Nascar Racing, especially Dale Earnhardt. He loved Ginseng digging and attended Promise Land Baptist Church. Besides his father he was also preceded...
Maurica Ann West
Mar 12, 2013
Maurica Ann Shuler West, 53, of Sylva passed away Tuesday, March 12, 2013. Born June 25, 1959 in Swain County, NC. she is the daughter of Maurice William and Christine Reeves Shuler of Sylva. She had worked in the medical field and was very active at Lifeway Community Church. Besides her parents she is survived by 2 Sons- Nathan West...
Tony Ray Bowers
Mar 7, 2013
Tony Ray Bowers, age 48, of Sylva went home to Heaven on Thursday, March 7, 2013 at Memorial Mission in Asheville, NC. Mr. Bowers was born September 12, 1964 in Sylva, NC. He is the son of the late Rev. David Bowers Sr. Tony was an avid NASCAR fan with Mark Martin as his favorite driver.He loved fishing, football, and...
Betty Jane Wilkes
Mar 6, 2013
Betty Wilkes, 81, of Sylva died Wednesday, March 6, 2013 at Medwest Harris in Sylva. Betty was born January 27, 1932 in Jackson County NC. She is the daughter of the late Roy and the late Swannie (Mills) Jones. She was preceded in death by her first husband Dewey Coggins and brothers Annas, Guy and John Ray Jones and sister...
Harry Lester Stephens
Mar 4, 2013
Harry “Straw” Stephens, 88, of Sylva, passed away Monday February 4, 2013. A native of Jackson County, he was the son of the late Charles and Estella Phillips Stephens. An avid Nascar fan with a good sense of humor, he was an U.S.Army WWII Veteran, who served in the 34th Infantry of the Red Bull Division and was involved in...
LaVerne Elizabeth Jones
Feb 28, 2013
La Verne Elizabeth Jones, 72, Sylva passed away Thursday morning, February 28, 2013. She is the daughter of the late Willard and the late Bessie Mae (Bryson) Woods. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church and enjoyed singing in their choir. She loved taking care of her flowers as well as serving as a good cook for family and...
Horace Ray
Feb 27, 2013
Horace Ray 86, of Sylva died Wednesday, February 27, 2013 at Skyland Care Center in Sylva, NC. Mr. Ray was born October 26, 1926 in Swain County, NC. He is the son of the late John and Mary (Gillespie) Ray and was preceded in death by one brother, Clyde Ray. He is survived by his wife: Cora Lee (Frizzell) Ray;...
Thomas Jason Steadman
Feb 26, 2013
Thomas J. Steadman, 92, of Sylva, passed away Tuesday February 26, 2013 Appalachian Funeral Services is assisting the family . .
Howard William McHenry
Feb 25, 2013
Howard W. McHenry, 82, of Whittier, passed away Monday February 25, 2013. Services will be private. Appalachian Funeral Services is assisting the family.
Melody Ann Wood
Feb 23, 2013
Melody Ann Wood, 56, of Sylva, passed away Saturday February 23, 2013 after a long battle with cancer. A native of Florida, she was the daughter of the late Jerry Blakeman and Wanda Boyette Johnson. She had been a resident of Jackson County the past 9 years. She was a Medicaid case worker for Jackson County Department of Social Services....
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