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Melissa Conner Irwin
Jan 12, 2024
Heaven recently gained another angel. Friday afternoon January 12th, was the last time the husband, daughters and sister held the Angel's hand. Melissa Gail Irwin, age 43, passed away at Mission Hospital. Melissa was born on February 7, 1980, in Sylva, NC to Michael Conner and Mildred Frady Conner. Both proceed her in death.
Melissa is survived by her...
Rev. Charles Edward Carnes
Jan 14, 2024
Charles Edward Carnes went to be with his Savior in Glory Land on Sunday, January 14, 2024..
Born July 8, 1935, to the late Cance and Ellen Gibson Carnes, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Elbert and Junior Carnes, and four sisters, Helen Hensley, Eloise Chambers, Etta Lee Gates Freeland and Claudia Lark.
Married to Eula Leopard...
Odell Haskett
Jan 11, 2024
Odell Haskett, 97 of Sylva, passed away on Thursday, January 11, 2024 after a short period of declining health. Odell was born May 16, 1926 in Jackson County to the late William Edward and Laura Shook Haskett. Odell worked at Mead corporation and later Jackson Paper for over 35 years. In retirement, Odell enjoyed “loafing” around town visiting friends,...
Linda Welch Winstead
Jan 10, 2024
Linda Welch Winstead
Linda is survived by her older brother, Duane (Daphne) of Daytona Beach, FL, and an older sister, Sandra Childers (Ray) of Cullowhee, NC.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Harold Welch and Elsee Holland; an older sister, Karen Payne, and her younger brothers, Max and Ed Welch.
Linda’s face always had a big...
Arden Galarde
Dec 27, 2023
Arden Galarde, son of the late Arden and Gloria Galarde has taken his last earthly journey to reside in a most glorious heavenly place. He loved life and the people he encountered along the way and cherished his friends and family. He is leaving behind “his girls” - wife Bonnie, Natalie Norwood, Kirby Tallent (Jeff) and grandson Arden, and...
Clifton Eugene Fisher
Jan 8, 2024
Clifton Eugene Fisher, 72, of Cullowhee, passed away on Monday, January 8, 2024, after a period of declining health.He was born March 16, 1951, to the late Howard and Earlean Parris Fisher. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by an infant son. Clifton graduated from Sylva Webster High School where he played football and wrestled. He...
Joyce Ward Sutton
Jan 8, 2024
Joyce Ward Sutton, 78, of Whittier, passed away on Monday, January 8, 2024 at Skyland Care Center.
Joyce was a native of Jackson County and a daughter of the late Edward Hardy and Margie Cooper Ward. She was a very hard worker and spent 31 years working for Buster Brown until its closure and then she worked for 16 years...
Thomas W. Jones
Jan 7, 2024
Thomas William Jones passed away peacefully at home on January 7, 2024, surrounded by family.
He was born in Sylva on August 29, 1943, to Claude Monteith Jones and Coral Lee Picklesimer Jones. Tom was a graduate of Mars Hill College and Wake Forest University School of Law and was active in the Sylva community his entire life. He...
James Hogg Paul
Jan 5, 2024
Mr. James Paul, age 78, of Glenville NC was unexpectantly taken on Friday January 5, 2024. He was born on August 11, 1945, in Binghamton NY, to the late Kenneth Paul and Nellie (Johnson) Paul.
Jim was a graduate of Fairport High School, Alfred State College, Rochester Institute of Technology, and the Graduate School of Masters of Business Administration at...
Brian Wesley Fox
Jan 7, 2024
Brian Wesley Fox, age 19, was born in Sylva NC on November 16, 2004. He passed away unexpectedly on January 7, 2024, at Mission Hospital. He was the son of Tabitha Massey (Clifford Massey) of Cullowhee NC. He lived with his grandparents, Bonita Fox and Eddie Fox of Sylva NC for most of his 19 years, so he referred...
Bobby Joe Crew
Jan 3, 2024
Bobby Joe Crew, a beloved soul who touched the lives of many, passed away on January 3, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of compassion, resilience, and unwavering dedication. Born on October 13, 1950, in Jefferson County, Alabama, Bobby Joe's journey was marked by a commitment to helping others and spreading love in every corner he ventured.One of Bobby Joe's proudest...
Paul Hampton Bennett
Jan 5, 2024
Paul Hampton Bennett, age 92, of Balsam, NC, died on January 5, 2024. He was born in Zion, IL in 1931 to Roland O. Bennett and Ruth S. Voliva.Paul was preceded in death by his parents and siblings, and is survived by his wife Barbara and his daughters, Brenda, Teresa and Paulette, his six grandchildren, ten great grandchildren, and two...
Muriel Ann Whisnant Smith
Jan 3, 2024
Muriel Ann Whisnant Smith, age 91, passed away January 3, 2024. She was born September 11, 1932, in Morganton, NC to the late John Lloyd and Ellie Mae Smith Whisnant.
Muriel graduated from Shelby Beauty College in 1952 and received her stylist degree from the American Hair Design Institute in New York. She was the former owner of Artistic Hair...
Julia Ardell Biddix
Dec 30, 2023
Julia A. Biddix
Sylva - Julia Ardell Biddix, 88, passed away on Saturday, December 30, 2023 at Cherokee Hospital.
Julia was a native of Swain County but had resided in Jackson County for most of her life and was a daughter of the late John William and Margaret Violet George Biddix. In addition to her parents, she was preceded...
Boyce Turhan Deitz
Dec 30, 2023
Boyce T. Deitz
Sylva - Boyce Turhan Deitz, known to many as coach, passed away on Saturday, December 30, 2023 after a period of declining health.
He was born in Jackson County on February 10, 1949, to Katie Pannell Deitz and the late Carroll Clayton Deitz.
Boyce was a graduate of Western Carolina University and began his teaching/coaching career...
Helen Welch Bottchenbaugh
Dec 30, 2023
Helen Sue Wahnetta Bottchenbaugh passed on December 30, 2023. Helen was a proud respected Cherokee woman, who took great pride in being called Mom, Grandma, Lala, and Grandma Helen. Helen had four children, five generations of grandchildren. She lived in the Big Cove Community for 30+ years. Helen loved being around family and friends making beautiful memories and watching all...
Melissa Tucker Arneach
Dec 30, 2023
Melissa Tucker Arneach, 69 of Sylva, passed away Saturday, December 30, 2023. Melissa was born May 4, 1954 to the late James Aaron and Jemima Shook Tucker. She enjoyed playing bingo, fishing, cooking, and going to the flea market.
In addition to her parents, Melissa is preceded in death by her grandson, Andrew Tyler Williamson; brother, Daniel...
Lorraine Masters Williams
Dec 30, 2023
Lorraine Masters Williams, 88 of Sylva, passed away on December 30, 2023. She was born November 25, 1935 to the late William Lewis and Maddie White Masters. Lorraine enjoyed gardening, cooking, and playing with her dogs.
In addition to her parents, Lorraine is preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Glen Williams.
Lorraine is...
Freda Messer Leopard
Dec 26, 2023
Freda M. Leopard
Freda Messer Leopard, 80 of Tuckasegee, passed away Tuesday, December 26, 2023 at Skyland Care Center surrounded by her family, following an extended illness. Freda was born June 9, 1943 in Jackson County to the late William Lewis and Marie Chastain Messer. Freda a devoted wife and mother enjoyed working in her flowers and spending time...
Doris Painter Monteith
Dec 29, 2023
Doris Painter Monteith, 89, of the Rolling Green Community, went home to be with her Lord on Friday, December 29, 2023.
A native of Jackson County, she was born July 7, 1934, to Burke Painter and Annie Frizzell Painter. Doris was preceded in death by her loving husband of 53 years, Denver H. Monteith; grandson, Jordan Monteith; sisters, Ruth Snyder,...
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