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Gary Dean Rees
Nov 1, 2023
Gary Dean Rees, 73 of Cullowhee, NC departed this Earth on Nov. 1, 2023. He was without a doubt a river to his people. He survived the head of the river, Sarah Loosier Rees, his wife of 46 years with whom he was faithfully and madly in love and ready to see again. Surrounded by his 4 children, Catherine Sapp,...
Mary Farmer Owens
Nov 5, 2023
Mary Farmer Owens, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and foster grandparent, passed away peacefully on November 5, 2023. She was born on February 27, 1938, in Jackson County to the late Jerome and Mauda Carver Farmer.Throughout her life, Mary pursued various occupations. From working at a sewing plant to managing housekeeping tasks, she embraced every opportunity with dedication and perseverance. However,...
Gretchen Buchanan Leatherwood
Nov 4, 2023
Gretchen “GG” Buchanan Leatherwood, age 80 of Sylva NC, passed away on Saturday November 4, 2023. She was born on May 25, 1943, in Jackson County, to the late Burke Hobert and Gertrude Wooten Buchanan. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband William Harold Leatherwood Jr. and daughter, Theda Leatherwood Rudd.
Gretchen was a member of Deitz...
Jerry Dale Brooks
Nov 3, 2023
With great sorrow, the Brooks family announces that Jerry Dale Brooks, 79, of Gallatin, Tennessee passed away following an extended illness, finding his peace in heaven, on November 3, 2023.
Jerry was born in the Addie community near Sylva, North Carolina on March 8, 1944, to his parents, the late Isaac Brooks and Helen Blanton Brooks Bryson. A graduate of...
Dr. Thomas Clinton Wilson
Oct 29, 2023
Thomas Clinton Wilson, M.D., age 85 of Cullowhee NC, went to his heavenly home on Sunday, October 29, 2023. He was born on March 10, 1938, in Indianapolis, IN, to the late Jack Bennett and Eunice Misner Wilson.
Thomas was a local Family Practice physician with an office on East Fork Road in Sylva. He received his bachelor’s degree...
Helen Grey Snyder
Oct 24, 2023
Helen Grey Snyder (Mills) was born on June 11, 1942, in Jackson County. She peacefully passed away at her home on October 24, 2023. Helen will be warmly remembered for her significant contributions to her family and community. She was a loving daughter, mother, sister, and friend to many.Helen was the beloved daughter of Elihue and Lemmer McFalls Mills. While...
Jesse Jones Franklin
Oct 25, 2023
Jesse Jones Franklin, 78 of Sylva, passed away on Wednesday, October 25, 2023. He was born on January 3, 1945 to the late Jess and Myrtle Jones Franklin. Jesse enjoyed singing gospel music, going to church, working on cars, and most of all spending time with family. Jesse loved the Lord. He was a member of Sunrise House of Worship....
Beverly Jones Bryson
Oct 22, 2023
Beverly Carlecia Jones Bryson of Tuckasegee, passed away peacefully, on Sunday, October 22, 2023, surrounded by her family and friends. Born on January 24, 1972, to the late Samuel Jones, Sr. and Selma Jean Middleton Jones, she was a native and lifelong resident of Jackson County. Beverly was also preceded in death by her father and mother in-law, Doug Bryson...
Eva Louise Martyn
Sep 11, 2023
Eva Louise Martyn of Balsam, North Carolina passed away on September 11, 2023. Eva was born on August 31, 1937 to Charles and Hulda Martin in Maquoketa, Iowa.
Eva lived in Florida for many years where she made life-long friends. Her 6 foot 1 inch slender frame often turned heads when she entered a room. When she wasn’t working at...
Helen Biddix Parker
Oct 15, 2023
Helen Biddix Parker, 85, of Sylva, passed away Sunday October 15, 2023A native and a lifelong resident of Jackson County, she was the daughter of the late Newt and Margaret Biddix. Helen graduated from Sylva High School in 1957, she enjoyed traveling with her family and working on search puzzles. She worked as a CNA at Autumn Care for over...
Donna Lee Smith
Oct 12, 2023
Donna Lee Houston Smith, 46 of Sylva, passed away on Thursday, October 12, 2023. She was born on February 4, 1977, in Jackson County to Donna Corbin Houston and the late Roy Edward Houston. Donna enjoyed reading, traveling, and most of all spending time with her family. She loved the Lord. Donna was a member of Cashiers Church Of God....
Nancy Ann Coward
Oct 11, 2023
Nancy Ann Coward, aged 87, passed away peacefully on October 11, 2023 at the Deerfield Retirement Community in Asheville, North Carolina. She was born on June 24, 1936, in Masury, Ohio, to the late Russell Sage Reese and Blanche Davis Reese. ...
Carrie Mae Frady Rickman
Oct 8, 2023
Carrie Mae Frady Rickman, age 84 of Sylva NC, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 7, 2023. She was born on December 20, 1938, in Haywood County, to the late Otis and Bonnie Claybo Frady. She was a lifelong resident of Jackson County.
She will be dearly missed by her loving brother, Harold Frady; sister,...
Bonnie Hooper Messer
Oct 4, 2023
Bonnie Hooper Messer, 63 of Sylva, passed away on Wednesday, October 4, 2023 surrounded by her family. She was born on July 18, 1960 to Radford and Wilma Broom Hooper. Bonnie enjoyed being outdoors, gardening, and spending time with her family.
Bonnie is survived by her daughter, Eva Messer; sisters, Barbara Jenkins of Candler and Sheila Hooper of...
Bertha Brooks Hall
Oct 5, 2023
Bertha Brooks Hall, age 87, passed away on Thursday, October 5, 2023. She was born in Jackson County on May 1, 1936, to the late William and Otelia Brooks. Bertha loved sewing, knitting, and spending time with her family. She was a member of Old Savannah Baptist Church.
Bertha is survived by her son, Danny Hall (Margaret); grandchildren, Josh...
Troy Darrell Frizzell
Oct 3, 2023
Troy Darrell Frizzell, a dedicated and hardworking individual, passed away on October 3, 2023. He was born on January 10, 1929, in Jackson County, NC. Troy will be remembered for his notable accomplishments and the impact he made during his lifetime.
Troy embarked on his career in California, where he sought a future in the lumber industry. He made significant...
Brian James Lenz
Oct 1, 2023
Brian was born in New York City to parents William Lenz from Germany and Della Lyons from Ireland.
He grew up on Long Island, NY, with his brother William Jr. and sisters Anita and Rosemary. Brian attended John Jay University in New York, NY, and then served in the U.S.Navy. Brian met the love of his life, Cherie Baron,...
Claudia Lynn Snyder
Oct 1, 2023
Claudia Lynn Snyder, 67, of Tuckasegee, NC, passed away Sunday October 1, 2023.Born in England, to a military family , she was the daughter of the late Joe and Jackie Wike Whitaker. She lived in the Little Canada Community of Jackson County and she loved to cook, She enjoyed making macramé to hang her plants by. She loved and adored her...
Gail Janek Cirka
Sep 30, 2023
Gail Cirka, 73, of Sylva, passed away Saturday morning September 30, 2023A resident of Jackson County for almost 40 years, she was the daughter of the late William and Evelyn JanekIn addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by her husband David Cirka and her brother Bruce Janek
She is survived by her son; David "Keith"...
Derrell Nations
Sep 30, 2023
Derrell Nations, age 82 of Dillsboro, passed away Saturday, September 30, 2023. He was born in May 1941, to the late Reverend Hubert Nations and Gertie Brooks Nations.
Derrell and his beloved wife, Nell Clayton, have been married for 55 and a half years. He was an avid foxhunter for many years and in his early years he enjoyed horseback...
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