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Robert (Bob) Wheatley
Apr 28, 2013
Robert (Bob) Wheatley, age 67, of Cullowhee went to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 28, 2013 at Homestead Hospice of Clyde, NC. Mr. Wheatley was born December 8, 1945 in Jackson County. He is the son of the late Harry and the late Ethel Parker Wheatley. In additional to his parents, he was preceded in death by his...
Robert Francis Robak
Apr 23, 2013
Robert Francis Robak, 63, of Otto, passed away Tuesday, April 23, 2013 at Charles George VA Medical Center in Asheville, NC. Mr. Robak was born February 27, 1950 in Everett, MA. He was the son of the late Theodore Francis and the late Charlotte A. (Toce) Robak. He was a US Army Veteran, serving in the Vietnam War and was...
Ivan Alexander MacDonald
Apr 18, 2013
Ivan Alexander MacDonald, 93, of Franklin, passed away Thursday morning April 18, 2013. A native of Little Rapids, Ontario, Canada, he was the son of the late Daniel and Ellen MacDonald. He is survived by his wife Grace Ellis MacDonald Services will be private.
Joe Bryson McClure
Apr 17, 2013
Joe Bryson McClure, 75, of Sylva died Wednesday, April 17, 2013 at Homestead in Clyde, NC. Joe was born December 3, 1937 in Jackson Co. NC. He is the son of the late Raymond and Nettie (Bryson) McClure. He was preceded in death by his wife Phyllis G. McClure in 2005 and three brothers Jack. Glenn, and Clarence McClure and...
Michael Anthony Davis
Apr 15, 2013
Michael Anthony Davis, 53, of Buncombe County, originally of Cullowhee, passed away Monday April 15, 2013. Born June 14, 1959, he was the son of Raymond Feimster of Harrisburg, PA and Sibyl Davis Blakley of Sylva. He is also survived by Uncle – Roderick Blaine Davis of Cullowhee and 4 sisters, Lori Ponds of Columbia, SC, Lisa Lytle (Ron Lytle)...
Leo Franks
Apr 9, 2013
Leo Franks, 85, of Pumpkintown Community, passed away Tuesday morning, April 9, 2013. A native and lifelong resident of Jackson County, Leo was the son of the late John Henry and the late Latisha Bishop Franks. He loved working with wood, woodcarving, playing guitar, and was a Deacon at Zion Hill Baptist Church for 39 years. He loved being involved...
Lillian Ferguson Enloe
Apr 8, 2013
Lillian Ferguson Enloe, 91, of Whittier, passed away Monday April 8, 2013. A native and lifelong resident of the Qualla Community in Jackson County, she was the daughter of the late H. Glenn and Charlotte Howell Ferguson. Her favorite pastimes were reading the Bible, attending Church, sewing, working in the garden, praying with the ladies prayer group for over 20...
Florence Bishop
Apr 7, 2013
Florence Ammons Bishop entered eternal rest in Jesus’s arms on April 7, 2013. A native of Jackson County, she was the daughter of the late Richard and the late Ruth Henry Ammons. She was a member of Promise Land Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Gudger Bishop; two sons, Grady...
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...

