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H.C. Bryson

H.C. Bryson

Feb 19, 2013

Harley C. Bryson “H.C.”, 78, of Sylva died Tuesday, February 19, 2013 at Skyland Care Center in Sylva, NC. A lifelong resident of Jackson County, H.C. was born June 15, 1934. He is the son of the late Arthur and the late Beulah (Stewman) Bryson. He was employed at Ensley’s and Pott’s Supermarkets, and later was self-employed. He loved traveling,...

Alfred Manuel Morales

Alfred Manuel Morales

Feb 18, 2013

Alfred Manuel Morales, Jr, 82, passed away Monday morning February 18, 2013. A Private Memorial Service will be held at a later date.

Henry Ford Speich

Henry Ford Speich

Feb 16, 2013

Henry (Hank) Ford Speich, Jr. was born April 20, 1931 in Green County, Wisconsin and passed away at age 81 on February 16, 2013. He graduated from Monroe High School in 1949 and joined the U.S. Marine Corp. During his three and a half years of military service, he was part of the military police unit that guarded the main...

William C. Collins

William C. Collins

Feb 15, 2013

William Caler (Bill) Collins, 98, of Sylva, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather entered Glory Friday, February 15, 2013. He was a son of the late George Washington and Ella G. Cochran Collins. A faithful choir member of Scotts Creek Baptist Church for 60 years, he was also a former deacon and trustee. He loved his Lord, his church, his...

Rodney William Bauer

Rodney William Bauer

Feb 15, 2013

Rodney “Rod” Bauer, 47, of Sylva, passed away Friday February 15, 2013. A native of New Jersey, he had been a resident of North Carolina the past 15 years. He had been in the ceramic tile business in Jackson County. He is survived by his parents- Russ and Carol White Bauer of Greeneville, TN 4 Sisters- Katrina Gifford of Florida...

Harold Edward Deitz

Harold Edward Deitz

Feb 12, 2013

Harold “Bud” Deitz, 65, of Sylva, passed away Tuesday February 12, 2013. A native of Jackson County, he was the son of the late Marcellus and Julia Buchanan Deitz. Besides his parents he was preceded in death by 2 brothers Marcellus Deitz Jr and Kenyon Deitz, his sister Nelda Moses and also by his son Harold Deitz Jr. He is...

John (J B) Boyd Farmer

John (J B) Boyd Farmer

Feb 9, 2013

John (J B) Farmer, age 68, of Sylva died Saturday, February 9, 2013. Mr. Farmer was born October 11, 1944 in Jackson County, NC. He is the son of the late Daniel and the late Lucille (Frizzell) Farmer. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Richard and James Roy Farmer. J B loved bowling, golfing and...

Mary Frances Knight

Mary Frances Knight

Feb 7, 2013

Mary Frances Sutton Knight, age 91, of Sylva, passed away Thursday, February 7, 2013 at Morning Star Assisted Living Center. A native of Jackson County, Mary was born November 15, 1921. She is the daughter of the late Allen S. and the late Ethel (Snyder) Sutton. Mary graduated Western Carolina University in 1942 with a degree in education, and completed...

Dinah Mathis

Dinah Mathis

Feb 4, 2013

Dinah Blanton Mathis, age 63, of Sylva died Monday, February 4, 2013 at John Keever Solace Center in Asheville, NC. Dinah was born October 12, 1949 in Jackson County. She is the daughter of the late Emmitt Blanton She was employed as a nurse until her retirement. She was a member of the East Fork Baptist Church. She is survived...

Florence Arrwood

Florence Arrwood

Feb 3, 2013

Florence Bryson Arrwood, 78, of Sylva, passed away Sunday morning February 3, 2013. She was the daughter of the late Charlie and Estella Browning Bryson and was preceded in death by her husband L.C. Arrwood and four brothers Bill, Charles, John and Carl Bryson. She was a member of the East Sylva Baptist Church and worked with Med West Harris...

Shirley Kathleen Oswald

Shirley Kathleen Oswald

Feb 2, 2013

Shirley Kathleen Oswald, 76, of Bryson City, passed away Saturday February 2, 2013. A native of Bucks County, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Darwin and Anna Eichlin and had been a resident of Swain County the past 7 years. Shirley loved her family immensely as well as her cats and dogs. Besides her parents she was preceded...

Charles Candler McConnell  Jr

Charles Candler McConnell Jr

Jan 31, 2013

Dr. Charles Candler McConnell Jr. passed away January 31, 2013, at his home in Webster, NC. He was born December 23, 1943, in Cullowhee, NC and was the eldest son of the late Charles Sr. and Lena Pressley McConnell. He graduated Cullowhee High School in 1962 and Western Carolina University in 1966 where he was a basketball player. He received...

Evelyn Bryson Austin

Evelyn Bryson Austin

Jan 31, 2013

Evelyn Bryson Austin, 82, of Sylva, passed away Thursday January 31, 2013. A native of Jackson County, she was the daughter of the late Statesville Bryson and Elizabeth Bradley . Evelyn was a member of the Eastern Star and a former member of the Golden Age Senior Center, The Democratic Women’s Club and was a Deaconess at Liberty Baptist Church....

Michael J. Castronova

Michael J. Castronova

Jan 31, 2013

Michael J. Castronova, 73, of Sylva, passed away Thursday morning January 31, 2013. Services will be Private

Virginia Ann Condroski

Virginia Ann Condroski

Jan 27, 2013

Virginia Ann Condroski, 49, of Sylva, passed away Sunday January 27, 2013. She was the daughter of Judith Court of Ocala, Florida and the late Robert Walter Brown. She had been a student at Southwestern Community College and was a loving mother, grandmother, sister and caretaker. She is survived by her daughter- Kimberly Condroski of Sylva Grandson- Sang Phanthavong 3...

Marvin Dee Coggins

Marvin Dee Coggins

Jan 24, 2013

Marvin Dee Coggins, age 68, of Whittier died Thursday, January 24, 2013 in Sylva. Mr. Coggins was born July 16, 1944 in Jackson County. He is the son of the late Leonard Coggins and the late Mattie (Buchanan) Mason. He was preceded in death by a daughter Sharon Coggins and one brother Alvin Coggins. He retired from BASF as a...

Michael Leonard Milligan

Michael Leonard Milligan

Jan 23, 2013

Michael L. Milligan, 63, of Tuckasegee, went home to rejoice with his Lord, Wednesday January 23, 2013 surrounded by his family at his residence. An Illinois farm boy, he was the son of the late Leonard L. and Verna Lee Milligan. A Veteran of the U.S. Army, 1st Cavalry Chicken Man Helicopter Division, he was also a member of William...

Joyce W. Turner

Joyce W. Turner

Jan 23, 2013

Joyce W. Turner, 81, of Sylva and Boca Raton, Florida, passed away Wednesday January 23, 2013. Appalachian Funeral Services is in charge of local arrangements.

Gregory Scott Brown

Gregory Scott Brown

Jan 19, 2013

Gregory “Scottie” Brown, 47, our beloved son, husband and loving father, left this world on the wings of an Angel to be with his Lord and Savior and his loved ones that were gathered there waiting on his arrival Saturday January 19, 2013. He had a gentle spirit and was a kind man always willing to help others. Scottie loved...

Kenneth Ray Adams

Kenneth Ray Adams

Jan 15, 2013

Kenneth Ray Adams, 75, of Sylva, passed away Tuesday January 15, 2013. A native of Jackson County, he was the son of the late Parker and Elsie Jones Adams. A Veteran of the US Marine Corps, he also served in the National Guard. He was an avid antique dealer and collector and enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren...