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Nellie "Clara" Williamson
Aug 21, 2025
Nellie “Clara” Franks Williamson, 82 of Sylva, passed away Thursday, August 21, 2025. She was born in Jackson County, NC, on September 26, 1942, to the late Fred and Viola Pressley Franks. Clara enjoyed shopping, traveling, going out with friends, and spending time with her family. She worked as a cosmetologist where she met many of her friends. Clara was...
Bill Madison Bishop
Aug 16, 2025
Bill Madison Bishop Sr., 90, went to be with the Lord on the afternoon of August 16, at home, surrounded by family.
Bill lived his entire life in Jackson County, except for his enlistment in the US Navy. He quit high school, proudly served on the USS Midway during Midway's World Cruise in 1955, returned to high school and graduated.
Bill was...
Melvin Lewis Bradley
Aug 18, 2025
Melvin Lewis Bradley Jr passed away peacefully at home on August 18th, 2025. He was born on September 24th, 1944 in Jackson Co. Melvin was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend to everyone.He retired from Harrah’s Casino after 20 years of service. He loved fishing and spending his time with family and friends.He is survived by his loving wife,...
Jennifer Sue Lorenzen
Aug 11, 2025
Jennifer Sue Lorenzen, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on August 11, 2025, at the age of 74. Born on February 21, 1951, Jennifer lived a life overflowing with love, creativity, and compassion for everyone she met.
On April 24, 1971, Jennifer married the love of her life, Gerald Allen Lorenzen. Together, they shared more than five decades...
Judy Norton Hale
Aug 16, 2025
Judy Norton Hale, 78, of Cullowhee, NC, went home to be with the Lord on August 16, 2025, surrounded by her daughter and grandchildren, after a hard-fought battle of chronic illness.
Judy was born in March of 1947 in Fairmont, West Virginia, the daughter of late Lena “Lorraine” Norton and Roy Lem Norton. Judy was raised in Cullowhee North Carolina and...
Kenneth Eldon Ashe
Aug 17, 2025
Kenneth Eldon Ashe (Ken) 59 of Cullowhee, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 17, 2025 at Memorial Mission Hospital.
Ken was born in Jackson County on November 24, 1964 to the late Eldon Bartley and Daisy Amarie Mull Ashe. In addition to his parents, Ken was preceded in death by two sisters, Helen Ruby Bennett of Cullowhee and Wanda Jean Carter...
Anthony Andrew Hickey
Jul 26, 2025
Dr. Anthony Andrew Hickey
Tony is gone from our sight, but never from our hearts. He lived most of his life in Sylva, North Carolina. Tony was preceded in death by his father and mother, Dr. Thomas and Ruth Hickey; his three sisters Kathy, Laura, and Damian; and two brothers Matt and Joseph.
Tony is survived by his wife Sharon Hickey(Sylva ,North...
Shirley Ann Parker
Aug 10, 2025
The family of Shirley Ann Parker of Sylva, NC is saddened to announce her passing on Sunday, August 10th at Harris Regional Hospital. Shirley was born February 17, 1949, in Murphy, NC. She was the daughter of the late Raymond and Lassie Bryant.
Shirley was a force of nature, known for her sassy and ornery personality which would make people laugh...
Ora Mae Whitson Barger
Aug 9, 2025
Ora Barger has found her perfect peace with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. At 97 years old, Ora passed away on August 9, 2025 of heart failure.
Ora was pre-deceased by her parents and 8 siblings (Myrtle Forbes, Gladys Garland, Pearl Honeycutt, Nathan Whitson, Ed Whitson, Bonnie Harrison, Bill Whitson, and Beulah Whitson. She was also pre-deceased by her husband...
Ruby Gibson Allison
Aug 8, 2025
Ruby Nell Gibson Allison, 88, of Sylva, went home to be with the Lord on August 8, 2025.
Ruby was born July 26, 1937, to Glenn and Jessie Brooks Gibson. She was a child of God, charter member of Calvary Baptist Church, Sunday school teacher, church clerk, wife, mother, nanny, ma, homemaker, and gardener.
She also worked at Fairview Elementary School as...
Marvita Queen McMahan
Aug 7, 2025
On August 7, 2025, Marvita Queen McMahan broke the bonds of her earthly body, as her spirit and soul passed into the paradise that Jesus promised her, when she was saved at an early age. Marvita was born on October 5, 1942 to the late Paul Queen and Mamie Brown Queen.
Marvita was a loving and caring daughter, mother, grandmother, and...
Krista Bryson Valentine
Aug 4, 2025
Krista Suzanne Bryson Valentine, beloved wife, devoted mother, and cherished grandmother, passed away peacefully at home on August 4, 2025. Born on November 21, 1964, in Sylva, NC, Krista was the embodiment of compassion and love, leaving cherished memories for all who were fortunate to know her.
Krista's professional journey was distinguished by her two passions for caregiving and education. She...
Maria Esther Caycedo
Aug 2, 2025
Maria Esther Caycedo passed away August 2, 2025 at the age of 92.
She was born in Bogota, Colombia and at the age of 30 married Alvaro Caycedo and moved to the United States where they started their family. All her life she suffered with health issues, but her determination and tenacity to life kept her from giving up. In her...
Hilda Ann Nevius
Aug 2, 2025
Hilda Ann Nevius, 76, of Glenville, went home to be with the Lord peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, August 2, 2025 after her courageous two year battle with cancer.
Hilda was born on December 22, 1948 to Doyle and Irene Hughey and grew up in the Cashiers area. She graduated from Glenville High School and attended Brevard College....
R. Leo James
Aug 3, 2025
R. Leo James, 86, of Whittier, NC, passed away peacefully at his home on August 3, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
Born November 11, 1938, in West Palm Beach, Florida, to Rollie and Sarah James, Leo’s childhood was marked by hardship and hope. Growing up in modest circumstances, he foraged for discarded produce from the local grocer. He didn’t own...
Joshua Issac Robinson
Jul 25, 2025
Joshua Issac Robinson was a son, grandson, brother, dad (to Isaiah "Poo" Robinson), uncle, cousin, and a friend to many, passed away on Friday, July 25, 2025. Josh was born on March 25, 1980.
We will miss your smiles, jokes, and smack talking, but most of all your big heart! Go Rest High on that Mountain.
A memorial service will be held...
Kathy Moore Thompson
Jul 24, 2025
Kathy Lane Moore Thompson, 72 of Sylva, passed away Thursday, July 24, 2025. She was born in Jackson County, NC, on May 2, 1953, to the late Theodore and Lorene Calhoun Moore. Kathy enjoyed crafts, reading, writing, and spending time with her family.
Kathy is survived by her daughters, Trinity Pokusa (Tom E.), Miranda Thompson (John Biggerstaff), Brittany Mahaffey (Sean); grandchildren,...
Debbie Lynn Nations
Jul 23, 2025
Debbie Lynn Nations, 57 of Cartersville, Georgia was welcomed home on July 23, 2025. She was born on January 14, 1968 in Griffin, Georgia to the late Willard Nations and the late Nancy Brooks Nations.
She is survived by her brother, guardian, and full-time caregivers Gary and Jane Nations; nephew and caretaker’s Blake and Beth Nations; niece Angie and her husband...
Lois Loretta Deitz
Jul 23, 2025
Lois Loretta Lewis Deitz, surrounded by her children, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 23, 2025 after a period of declining health.
Lois was more than a mother, grandmother, great-grandmother – she was the heart and soul of our family. She loved her family unconditionally and her quiet strength was found in her devotion to the Lord. Lois...
Dale Robert Harkin
Jul 18, 2025
Sylva, Dale Robert Harkin, 42, passed away on July 18, 2025.
Dale was born in Newport, Rhode Island on October 8, 1982. He was a gifted artist, poet, writer and skilled in construction of all types. He had recently moved to North Carolina from Texas to be with family.
He is survived by his mother, Paula and step-father Itai Minovitz, of Waynesville,...
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