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Gail Revis
Mar 20, 2024
Mary Gail Leatherwood RevisJune 29, 1941 ~ March 20, 2024Gail passed away on Wednesday, March 20, 2024 at Harris Regional Hospital from a weary heart that was just too big.Gail was a lifelong resident of Jackson County and a daughter of the late William Harold and Sadie Deitz Leatherwood. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by...
Fred Stiles
Mar 24, 2024
Sylva - Fred Stiles, 91, passed away on Sunday, March 24, 2024 at Skyland Care Center.Fred was a native and lifelong resident of Jackson County and a son of the late Clarence and Edith Jordan Stiles. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by the mother of his children, Peggy Beasley Stiles; two sisters, Birdell Gates and...
William Bryant Russell
Mar 20, 2024
William Bryant Russell, affectionately known as Will, was a loving, quiet, and solitary soul who touched the lives of those around him in profound ways. He entered this world in 1974 in Anderson, South Carolina, and peacefully departed from his residence on March 20, 2024. Will's essence was defined by his gentle nature and unwavering love for his family.Throughout his...
Helen Mary Cooper
Mar 16, 2024
Helen Mary Cooper, 80, of Whittier, NC, passed away Saturday March 16, 2024A native of Long Beach Island, New Jersey, she spent the majority of her life in West Palm Beach, Florida and was the daughter of the late Wendell Cooper and Mary Margaret Neith. She had been a resident of Whittier for the past 4 years.She enjoyed crocheting and...
Ralph Hall Slaughter
Mar 17, 2024
Ralph Hall Slaughter, born on January 24, 1940, in Braxton County, West Virginia, peacefully passed away at home on March 17, 2024, at the age of 84 in Cashiers, North Carolina.Ralph was a dedicated salesman throughout his life, showcasing his passion for his work in one way or another until his final days. He was the president of the Marietta...
Shannon Ray Wike
Mar 10, 2024
Shannon Ray Wike, 54, of Sylva, NC, passed away on March 16, 2024, in Waynesville, NC. Shannon was born on January 27, 1970, in Sylva, NC. Shannon was known for his love of the outdoors, particularly fishing and hunting, and had a talent for bringing laughter to those around him. He loved to pull pranks, which entertained him and others...
Gary Stephen Austin
Mar 14, 2024
Gary Stephen Austin age 60 of Sylva NC, went to go be with the Lord on March 14, 2024. He was born to Flora (Queen) and Clarence Austin of Jackson County, on April 9, 1963. Gary Stephen Austin known as Steve, Big Foot or Six Mil, enjoyed playing his guitar and grilling for his loved ones. Fishing, hunting, and camping were...
William Raleigh Lillard
Mar 13, 2024
William Raleigh Lillard, age 73 of Sylva NC, passed away on Wednesday March 13, 2024. He was born on March 9, 1951, in Virginia, to the late Sherman and Mary Presson Lillard.
Funeral Services will be private.
Charles Lee Gibson
Mar 13, 2024
Charles Lee Gibson, 79, of Cullowhee, NC, passed away on Wednesday, March 13th, 2024. He was born on September 3, 1944 in Jackson County, to the late Levi and Bonnie King Gibson. Charles was the beloved husband of Arbra Mashburn Gibson and is survived by his sisters, Wilma Young (Roy) and Betty Dalton (Roy), nephew David Dalton, special Christian friend...
John Walter Fulmer
Mar 9, 2024
John W. Fulmer, 53, of Cullowhee, NC, completed the mission God had set before him, and peacefully passed away on Saturday March 9, 2024. He was the first born to Joe Sidney and Barbara Curl Fulmer, in Sylva, NC, in 1970.
John graduated from Smoky Mountain High School and entered the work force. Throughout his time of work he enjoyed relationships...
Wanda Elaine Crawford
Mar 8, 2024
Wanda Elaine Crawford, 70, of Cullowhee, passed away Thursday March 8, 2024A native of Jackson County, she was the daughter of the late Grady and Edna Hoyle Crawford.Wanda retired from the Art Department at Western Carolina University. She was a free spirit who enjoyed traveling, hiking and just being outdoors.In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death...
Angelina Camille Fisher
Mar 11, 2024
Angelina A. Fisher, 55 of Sylva, passed away Monday, March 11, 2024. Angelina worked as a Social worker for the Jackson County Department of Social Services.
Angelina loved life and lived life to the fullest. She never saw anything bad in anyone. Angelina loved reading about and watching true crime. So much so that while attending college she minored in Criminal...
Stanford "Stan" Schmidt
Mar 7, 2024
Stanford "Stan" Schmidt, 69, completed the mission God had set before him, and peacefully passed away on March 7, 2024.Stan loved God, his wife, his family, extended family and pickleball. Growing up in Kansas he excelled in numerous sports, his favorite being tennis and basketball. But once he discovered pickleball, that sport dominated his life. Stan also loved biking, hiking,...
Ryan Luke Queen
Mar 6, 2024
Ryan Luke Queen, 40, of Sylva, NC, passed away on March 6, 2024. He was born October 5, 1983, to Rick Queen and Pat L. Queen. He is survived by his father Rick Queen (Debbie); mother Pat L. Queen; brother Isaac Queen (Shannon); grandmother Lila Jo Queen; niece Ava Queen; several aunts, uncles and cousins. He is preceded in death...
Charles Edward Sheehan
Mar 6, 2024
Rev. Charles Edward Sheehan, 80 of Sylva, passed away Wednesday, March 6, 2024. Charlie was born in Haywood County on March 6, 1944. He worked as a private security officer with Qualla Security and as a martial arts instructor. Charlie was also a graduate of Fruitland Baptist Bible College. Charlie loved life. He was always smiling. He loved cooking, growing a...
Ervin Eugene Parris
Mar 1, 2024
Gene Parris,74 of Port St. Lucie, Florida passed away on March 1st, 2024 after a long battle with Altzheimzers. He was born in Sylva, North Carolina in 1949 to Earl Parris and Rosa Sellers.He graduated from Sylva-Webster High School in 1967 and served in the US Air Force. He had a long career in the finance industry, retiring from Bank...
Mary Elizabeth Parks
Mar 4, 2024
Mary “Nana” Elizabeth Parks aged 82 went home to be with the Lord on March 4, 2024 after a long and brave battle with Parkinson’s Disease. Mary was born on January 2, 1942 to the late Lucy and William Carl Thompson of the Ochre Hill Community.Mary was a member of Ochre Hill Baptist Church, where she faithfully served the Lord...
Robert Ledon Beveridge
Mar 3, 2024
Robert L. Beveridge, 67, of Whittier, NC, passed away Sunday March 3, 2024A native of Florida, he was the son of the late Robert and Margaret BeveridgeRobert graduated from AC Mosley High School in Panama City, Florida and went on to attend and graduate from University of West Florida in Pensacola, Fla. A Major in The United States Marine Corp he...
Linda Lee Nee
Feb 29, 2024
Linda Lee Nee, age 71 of Sylva NC, passed away on Thursday, February 29, 2024. She was born on January 20, 1953, in Columbus OH to the late Robert and Adaline (Hopkins) Brandon.She served in the Navy during the Vietnam war. She had a son, Brandon Nini, with her first husband, Joshep Nini. After her 1st husband's passing, she later...
Mary Elma Redditt
Feb 27, 2024
Mary Elma Oakes Redditt 97, woke up in Jesus arms Tuesday February 27, 2024. She was born April 24, 1926 in Itta Bena, MS to Elliott David Oakes and Mary Lee Bowers Oakes. She was a resident of Sylva, NC since August 2005.She was a member of Lighthouse Baptist Church. She enjoyed reading and gardening and spending time with her...
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