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Barbara Brown Long
May 19, 2024
Barbara Brown Long, 77 of Sylva, NC transitioned to her heavenly home on May19th, 2024. Barbara was a native of Jackson County, NC and lived a large sumof her adult life in Columbia, SC. She was born in Sylva on August 16, 1946 toher parents Kenneth and Ethel H. Brown.Barbara had two daughters, Melanie Hodgin of Sylva and Karoline Schiller...
Kevin Philip Gardner
May 13, 2024
“Dave Mathews Band is the best band of all time! Talk me out of it.” ~KG
Kevin Philip Gardner, of Sylva, NC, died on May 13, 2024 at the age of 38, from a medical complication. Our gentle giant with a kind spirit, thoughtful heart and brilliant sense of humor will be missed dearly.
Many people will remember Kevin’s quiet, laid back...
Christine C. Toineeta
May 13, 2024
Christine C. ToineetaCherokee - Christine Cucumber Toineeta, 77, passed away on Tuesday, May 13, 2024 at Mountain View Manor.Christine was born in Jackson County and a daughter of the late David and Rachel Queen Cucumber. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 47 years, Albert Toineeta; one daughter, Sherry Toineeta; and three siblings....
Minnie Lee Haney
May 12, 2024
Minnie L. HaneyOur mother, Minnie Lee Mathis Haney passed away on Sunday, May 12, 2024. She was 77 years young. Minnie is survived by her husband of 58 years, Gary Dexter Haney Sr. She is also survived by her 6 children: Melissa Henry (husband, Michael); Margaret Ramey (husband, Mark), Lucinda Haney; Gary Haney Jr (wife, Susan); Adam Conner and Jacobe...
Alice Virginia Mathews
May 4, 2024
Clyde, North Carolina – Our beautiful mother, Alice Virginia Mathews died at Mission Hospital in Asheville, NC, on May 4, 2024. She was 90 years young.
Alice is survived by daughters, Rhonda Johnson, Rita Fritz (husband, Gary Fritz); Stepchildren, Adrianne Ruege (husband, David Ruege), Anita Logan (husband Pete); David Mathews (wife, Barbara) and Mack Mathews (wife, Debbie); daughter-in-law Lashane Mathews; Included...
Diane Lee Dodge
May 8, 2024
Diane Lee Dodge, age 73, of Paterson, New Jersey, passed away on Wednesday, May 8th, 2024. She was born on Monday, December 11th, 1950, in Paterson, New Jersey to the late Henry Walter Dodge and Alice Stewart.Diane is survived by her children Salvatore Frontauria (Donya), Dawn Frontauria, Samantha Frontauria, Robert Dodge, and Karen Fontan, her sister Marilyn Schmidt, her brother...
James Randall Davenport
May 9, 2024
James Randall Davenport, of the Speedwell Community in Cullowhee, passed away surrounded by family on May 9, 2024, after a period of declining health. Randall was born in McCaysville, GA on November 25, 1943, to the late Leland and Kathleen Davenport. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Sharlene Davenport; children David Davenport, Dana Mace, and Leanne Pate...
Fannie Conner Frady
May 8, 2024
Fannie Conner Broom Frady, 80, of the Speedwell Community in Cullowhee entered into eternal rest on May 8, 2024, after a difficult battle with numerous medical problems.
Fannie was born in Sylva, NC, on May 4, 1944, to the late Alvin Lee and Mary Helen Ledford Conner. Fannie is survived by two sons, Richard David Broom (Bobbie) and Darrell Scotty Broom...
William A. Taylor
May 6, 2024
William “Bill” Andrew Taylor of Cullowhee passed away on Monday, May 6, 2024. Bill was a native of Jackson County, NC. He was preceded in death by his parents Howard Andrew Taylor and Maleta Taylor, in-laws, brother David Taylor and sisters Shirley Tilson and Lillie Scussel. He was a retired Master Sergeant from the United States Air Force with 21...
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...
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