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Richard Brent Gosselin

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Mary Yoder

Mary Yoder

Jan 27, 2024

Mary N. Yoder, age 82 of Lake Glenville NC, passed away on Saturday January 27, 2024.   She was born on March 18, 1941, in Poland, to the late Walter and Ksenia Nowiczewski.Mary graduated from Freehold High School and the Overbrook Hospital School of Nursing, both in New Jersey.  She spent her career as an O.R. nurse, working in geriatrics,...

Frances Grace Berry

Frances Grace Berry

Jan 23, 2024

Frances Grace Berry, beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away on January 23, 2024. She was born in Rome, Italy as Francesca Catalfano, on February 7, 1942. She came to the United States with her father in 1946.  Fran was a kind-hearted woman who touched the lives of many with her gentle spirit and selfless nature.Fran led a...

Evelyn Sue Jones Sheffield

Evelyn Sue Jones Sheffield

Jan 23, 2024

Evelyn Sue Jones Sheffield, 83, of Ramseur, passed away on Tuesday, January 23, 2024 at the Randolph Hospital. 

Evelyn was born in Jackson County on October 4, 1940 to James Leonard Jones, Sr. and Ethel FoxJones. Her first job was a telephone operator. While her husband was in the Navy, she was both Mom and Dad. They moved back to Sylva...

Nell Parris

Nell Parris

Jan 23, 2024

Nell Ledford Parris, 88, passed away on Tuesday, January 23, 2024 at Skyland Care Center.

Nell lived in Jackson County for most of her life and was a daughter of the late Jeremiah and Mollie Wykle Ledford.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ronnie Parris, who died in 2017; a daughter, Rhonda Queen; one...

Jonathan Andrew Hisey

Jonathan Andrew Hisey

Jan 23, 2024

Jonathan (Jonny) Andrew Hisey, age 38, died January 23, 2024 at Mission Hospital in Asheville, NC.  He was born August 15, 1985, in Canton, Illinois, the son of Mel and Juli Hisey.  He married Sarah Short on October 10, 2020.  Jonny graduated from Cypress Lake Center for the Arts in Ft Myers, Florida. He attended Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Academy...