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Norma Jean Hooper
Feb 24, 2024
Norma Jean Hooper, age 86, of Sylva passed away Saturday, February 24, 2024 at Autumn Care of Waynesville after a period of declining health.Born on May 16, 1937 in Sylva, Jean was the daughter of the late Roy L. Sellers and Bertha Lawing Sellers. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Earl Hooper, infant...
Harold Jimmy Carnes
Feb 18, 2024
Harold Jimmy Carnes, 76 of Whittier, entered fully into the presence of the Lord on Sunday, February 18, 2024.
Born June 21, 1947, to the late Jesse Elbert and Edith Irene Buchanan Carnes, and was preceded in death by his loving parents and brother, Jesse Junior Carnes.
He was a beloved husband, father, and grandfather. Married to Donnette Clouse Carnes for 54...
Dee Allen Ensley
Feb 16, 2024
Dee Allen Ensley, a dedicated individual who spent his career at Ensley Electric Company in Sylva, has sadly passed away. Born in Jackson County in 1937, Dee served in the U.S. Navy before joining his family's electrical business. Known for his strong work ethic and passion for fixing things, Dee eventually became the owner of Ensley Electric Company in 1980...
Timothy Lane Martin
Feb 15, 2024
Cullowhee -- Tim Martin passed away February 15, 2024, at home with family, following a long battle with cancer. He was born November 19, 1952, in Fairmont, West Virginia, to Thomas Martin and Martha (Huff) Martin.
Tim earned a master’s degree in Graphic Arts Education from Montana State University and a bachelor’s degree in Industrial Arts Education from Fairmont State College. He...
Gail Whitley Hensley
Feb 12, 2024
Gail Whitley Hensley peacefully joined her Lord at the age of 73. She was born into a family of faith and service on December 29, 1950 to the late Dotson Edward Whitley and the late Edna Staton Whitley of Hendersonville. It was there she met her lifelong soulmate Benjamin Donald Hensley, also of Hendersonville, at Brocks Drive-In on a motorcycle....
Richard Brent Gosselin
Feb 9, 2024
Richard Brent Gosselin, 74, of the John’s Creek Community, passed away on February 9, 2024 after several months of declining health.
He was born on October 6, 1949 to Richard H. Gosselin and Otelia Webb Gosselin. He was a member of East La Porte Grace Community Church and also a Deacon.
He was a graduate of Enka High School and AB Tech...
Kyle Ralph Clapsaddle
Feb 10, 2024
Kyle Ralph Clapsaddle, age 68, passed away on February 10, 2024, from a head injury as a result of a recent fall.Kyle was a lifetime resident of Bryson City and Sylva NC. He is survived by his brother, Kole Clapsaddle and wife, Kim Garrett; nephew, Nathan Clapsaddle and wife, Ashley Allen Clapsaddle; s niece, Nikole Clapsaddle Jasso, husband, Ricardo Jasso...
Eula Hall Frizzell
Feb 9, 2024
Eula Hall Frizzell, 92, of Sylva, passed away on Friday, February 9, 2024 at Clay County Care Center.
Eula was born on July 30, 1931 to the late Richard and Mamie McMahan Hall. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 73 years, Darrell Frizzell, who passed away in 2023; three brothers, Clyde, Lyle, and...
Wanda Jerue Middleton
Feb 8, 2024
Wanda Jerue Middleton, 77, of Sylva, passed away Thursday February 8, 2024
A native and a lifelong resident of Jackson County, she was the daughter of the late Woodrow and Ruby Davis Middleton.
She is survived by her brother Ernie (Betty)Middleton of Sylva
Graveside Services will be held 11:00 am Friday February 16, 2024 at Fairview Memorial Gardens in Sylva
Francis Vinson Cabe
Feb 8, 2024
Virginia Frances Cabe (August 15, 1938-February 8, 2024)
Virginia Frances (known as Frances) Cabe 85, went to her heavenly home on February 8th, 2024. She was born in Macon County on August 15, 1938.
She was well loved by her family and by lots of people in the community. Her kind and loving personality was felt by all, especially by the kids...
Linda Ann Hoxit
Feb 8, 2024
Linda Ann Shuler Hoxit, 70, of Sylva, passed away Thursday February 8, 2024A native and a lifelong resident of Jackson County she was the daughter of the late James and Stella ShulerLinda loved quilting, canning and gardening but what she enjoyed most was just being around her family and spending time with them. In addition to her parents she was...
Mary Morris Youmans
Feb 6, 2024
Mary Morris Youmans of Cullowhee, 94, passed to the next world on February 6, 2024. The youngest of nine, Mary was born on March 17, 1929, the surprise “miracle baby” born to William Leicester Morris and Lila Eugenia Arnold Morris of Collins, Georgia. She attended Auburn and Georgia Southern and completed a master’s degree in Library Science at Emory University. She...
William Young
Feb 5, 2024
William "Bill" Franklin Young of Whittier NC went home to be with his heavenly Father on February 5, 2024.
Bill was born in Richmond Virginia to the late Clarence Leroy "Pete" Young and Martha Elizabeth Wright on September 18, 1952. Bill was a loving husband, father, and friend.
He is survived by his wife of 19 years, Delores Fawley Young, a son...
James Randy Herron
Jan 31, 2024
James Randy Herron, known to friends and family as Randy, peacefully passed away at his home in Asheville on January 31, 2024. He was born on April 18, 1959, and left a lasting impact on all who had the pleasure of knowing him. With his kind heart, dedication to his family, and remarkable contributions to his community, Randy's legacy will...
Dora Jones Nations
Jan 29, 2024
Dora Jones Nations, 85, passed away on Monday, January 29, 2024 at Morningstar Assisted Living.Dora was born in Jackson County and to a family of eleven siblings to the late Jesse and Buena Nations Jones. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Pat Nations; three daughters, Brenda Williams, Barbara Ashe, and Connie Nations; six...
Mary Smith Norris
Jan 28, 2024
Mary Smith Norris, 79, of Cashiers, passed away on Sunday, January 28, 2024 at her residence.
Mary was a lifelong resident of Jackson County and a daughter of the late, Cecil and Edna Baumgarner Smith. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Reverend Johnny Norris, who died in 2023; one sister, Lydia Bryson; and one...
John Michael Sistare II
Jan 25, 2024
John Michael Sistare II, age 48 of Walhalla, SC, passed away Thursday, January 25, 2024. He was born on August 7, 1975 in Oakland, California, to the late John Michael and Janice Lane Sistare.Michael was a true friend to all with a heart of pure gold; an icon even to those around him. He enjoyed canoeing, chess, and spending time...
Reverend Earl H. Holden
Jan 28, 2024
Reverend Earl Hampton Holden, age 78, of Sylva, NC, went to his heavenly home on Sunday, January 28, 2024.
He was born on January 20, 1946, to the late Robert and Edith Holden. Rev. Holden was preceded in death by his parents; his wife of 49 years Ida Mae Jones Holden; son Kenneth Earl Holden; brother William Holden; sisters Coleen Mills...
Morgan Welch Deitz
Jan 28, 2024
Morgan Welch Deitz, born in Sylva, NC, was the son of the late Samuel Welch Deitz and Annie Lee Morgan Deitz. He departed this earthly life on Sunday, January 28, 2024 at the age of 80. He is survived by his great nieces and nephew: Tonya Wilson Snider of Sylva, NC (husband Dusty and sons Tristen, Sawyer and Eli), Brandon Wilson...
Sue Hooper Painter
Jan 25, 2024
Sue Hooper Painter, 98, of Sylva passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, January 25, 2024.
Sue was a native of Jackson County and the daughter of the late John Hooper and Maude Irene Ashe Hooper. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Walter Burke Painter Jr., and her sister Joyce Houston.
Sue...
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