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Benjamin Ray Clawson
Jul 30, 2024
Benjamin Ray Clawson, age 54, of Sylva, North Carolina, went home to be with his Heavenly Father after spending his whole life singing about Him, on June 30, 2024. Ben is best known for his love for his Lord and Savior, his family, his community, his coworkers, the outdoors, and for making friends wherever he went.
Ben was born in Jackson...
Onieda " Nada" J. Meadows
Jul 30, 2024
Onieda " Nada " J. Meadows, 60, of Sylva, gained her wings on July 30, 2024.
Nada was the daughter of Johnny Houston and Helen Broom, but there was a special place in her heart for Dallas Parker, the man who raised her. She was also reunited in Heaven with brother Dean Parker. A graduate of Western Carolina University, she obtained...
Wayne Thomas Brooks
Jul 30, 2024
Sylva - Wayne Thomas Brooks, 80, passed away on Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at Charles George VA Medical Center.
Wayne was a lifelong resident of Jackson County and a son of the late Ray Claude and Virgie Nations Brooks. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Toby Brooks. Wayne was an employee with Nantahala Power...
Yureck DelMarco Torres
Jul 27, 2024
Yureck DelMarco Torres, 51, of Sylva tragically lost his life in an accident on July 27, 2024.
Yureck had a wonderful sense of humor; he thought of himself as a jokester. He took pride in his work as a grounds keeper at Sequoyah National Golf Club. In his free time, Yureck could often be found on the greens playing golf or...
Patsy Fern Parris McClure
Jul 30, 2024
Sylva - Patsy Parris McClure, 88, passed away on Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at Skyland Terrace and Rehabilitation Center in Waynesville.
Patsy was a native and lifelong resident of Jackson County and a daughter of the late DeWitt and Dorcas Parks Parris. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her 1st. husband, Edward Eugene Hall; 2nd. husband,...
Shaun S. Blanton
Jul 29, 2024
Shaun S. Blanton, 45, of Asheville, died July 29, 2024, at Mission Hospital while surrounded by his loving family.
He was known as an exceptionally talented musician, artist and craftsman who loved working with various bands throughout his life including his own and traveling the world. But most of all Shaun was a fun loving, loyal and supportive friend.
He is preceded...
Douglas McMahan
Jul 24, 2024
Douglas McMahan 73 of Sylva went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday July 24th. He was born on October 8, 1951 In Union, South Carolina to the late Huey and Louise Wykle McMahan. Douglas was a self-employed handyman.
Douglas is survived by three brothers; Huey and Dickie McMahan, and Billy Davis; and one sister, Rosa Bower. Several nieces and...
Harley Glenn Sellers, Jr.
Jul 24, 2024
Harley G Sellers, Jr 84 of Sellers Rd, died Wednesday July 24, 2024, at Harris Regional Hospital. He was a lifelong resident of Jackson County and served in the National Guard and the US Air Force. He was a member of Scotts Creek Baptist Church.
He was the son of the late Harley, Sr and Vergie Sellers. He was preceded in...
Laura "Boomie" Leigh Mason
Jul 23, 2024
Laura “Boomie” Leigh Mason, 38, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 23, 2024.
She was lovingly known as “Boomie;” many lives were touched during her time on Earth. Boomie was the daughter of Chuck Mason and Tammy Holder-Brown. In 2018, she met the man known as her “Pops”, David Brown; her Pops hung the moon. They were...
Acie Turner Jr.
Jul 20, 2024
July 20, 2024 I lost my best friend. What a wonderful, caring, good person. Being a Chemical Engineer, we got to see the world. He will be truly missed by his friends and family See you soon, Sweetie!.
William E. Love
Jul 18, 2024
William Edward Love, lovingly known as "Love," peacefully passed away on July 18, 2024, at the age of 79. He was born on June 1, 1945, in Sylva, North Carolina, and most recently resided in Raleigh, NC.
William was a man of many passions. He had a great love for golf and could often be found on the green, enjoying the...
Betty Ellen Chastain
Jul 18, 2024
Betty Ellen Bryson Chastain 89 of Tuckasegee, beloved moma, mamaw, meemaw and friend passed away on July 18, 2024 at home surrounded by family. She was born October 31, 1934 to the late Lyman and Martha Ellen Bryson and was the wife of the late J.B. Chastain, who passed away on February 28, 2012.
Not one to talk much, she spoke...
Richard Dale Queen
Jul 16, 2024
Richard (Ricky) Dale Queen (68) of the Caney Fork Community passed away on July 16,2024 after a long illness. He was born September 22, 1955, to Hayes and Lila Jo Queen of Sylva, NC. He leaves behind his wife, Debbie Woodard, son Isaac Queen (Shannon), granddaughter Ava Queen, mother Lila Jo Queen, sister, Katrina Frizzell (Ron), and brother Bill Queen...
Robert Thomas Hall
Jul 17, 2024
“God Said”
God saw you were getting tired, and a cure was not to be. So, he put his arms around you and whispered come to me. With tearful eyes we watched and saw you pass away. Although we loved you dearly, we could not make you stay. A golden heart stopped beating hard working hands at rest. God broke our...
Janet C. Albert
Jul 16, 2024
Janet C. Albert died peacefully on July 16, 2024, at her home in Tuckasegee, NC, after a terminal illness. She was surrounded by her loving husband and other loved ones who loved her dearly.
She was proceeded in death by her parents, Ike and Dorothy Cavins, her sisters, Judy Colman and Patty Sheldon. Janet is survived by numerous nieces and nephews,...
Daniel John Kershaw
Jul 15, 2024
Daniel “Dan” John Kershaw, a beloved son, father, brother, and friend passed away at his residence on July 15, 2024. He was born on September 4, 1964, in Bristol County, Fall River, Massachusetts.
Daniel was a man of many talents and passions. As a creative artist, he found solace and joy in playing guitar, sketching, sculpting, and gardening. His artistic spirit...
Marjorie Claudine Fox Mace
Jul 15, 2024
Marjorie Claudine Mace, 77, of Sylva, North Carolina, was promoted to Heaven on July 15, 2024. She was the daughter of the late Claude Fox; and was also reunited in Heaven with her husband Larry Mace, Sr., and son Mickey Mace.
Marjorie was a member of the East Sylva Baptist Church. She enjoyed crochet, canning, gardening, and spending time with her...
Gracia Mathis Blackburn
Jul 12, 2024
Gracia M. Blackburn
Sylva - Gracia Diane Mathis Blackburn, 57, passed away on Friday, July 12, 2024 at Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital.
Gracia was a native and lifelong resident of Jackson County and a daughter of the late Denton and Joan Mathis. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Ricky Mathis and one sister, Kathy...
Michael Shane Melton
Jul 12, 2024
Michael Shane Melton, 48, of Sylva passed away unexpectedly on Friday July 12th. He was born on January 29, 1976 to Ronnie and Doris Greene Melton. He was formerly a mechanic at Jackson Paper in Sylva.
Michael loved spending time with his son, Tanner. He loved to hunt, fish, play pool, write poetry, and play video games. He loved dogs, cats,...
James Pat Angel
Jul 12, 2024
James Pat Angel, 87, of Cullowhee, passed on July 12. Pat was born June 12, 1937 to the Reverend Osborne and Ella Dalrymple Angel. Pat was one of eleven children.
Pat is survived by his wife of 64 years, Peggy Brogden Angel. He and Peggy have two sons, David, of Fort Mill, SC, and Roger (Diane), also of Fort Mill, SC.
Pat...
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