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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...
William Jason Cochran
Sep 25, 2023
William Jason Cochran passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, aged 47. A lifelong resident ofMacon County, he was the son of Rebekah Sanders Cochran and the late William "Shorty"Cochran. A self proclaimed "Jack of all trades and master of none", he worked on an off shoreshark boat in the early years of his adult life, moving into construction, and later mechanics.Jason enjoyed...
Floyd Andrew Hull
Sep 23, 2023
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Floyd Andrew Hull II, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, Vietnam War veteran, and a man whose wisdom and love left an indelible mark on all who were fortunate enough to know him. He departed from this world on September 23, 2023, leaving behind a legacy of love, honor, and...
Carl Ray Scott
Sep 23, 2023
Carl Ray Scott, age 62, of Sylva, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 23, 2023, surrounded by his family. He was born in Haywood County on September 14, 1961. He was the son of the late James Edward Scott and Wanda Rose Donaldson Mohler.
Carl was an outdoorsman, and enjoyed spending his time deer hunting with his brothers and friends...
Martha Jane Lackey
Sep 24, 2023
Martha Jane Bascou Lackey, age 80 of Bryson City NC, passed away on Sunday September 24, 2023. She was born on July 18, 1943, in Philadelphia PA, to the late Perry and Susan George Bascou.
Martha was a published poet, who loved shopping, playing on the computer, and socializing.
She will be dearly missed by her loving siblings,...
Glenda Lou Floyd
Sep 21, 2023
Glenda Lou Floyd, 81, of Sylva, passed away Thursday September 21, 2023A native and a lifelong resident of Jackson County she was the daughter of the late Glen and Ethel Nations.A Member of Buff Creek Baptist Church, she was a very talented pianist, who loved country music. She enjoyed quilting, crafting and gardening and also enjoyed riding around , being...
Ralph Gregory Ashton
Sep 20, 2023
Ralph Gregory Ashton, 68, of Whittier passed away at his home surrounded by family on September 20, 2023.
Ralph is survived by his wife, Joni Ashton, son, William Ashton and daughter Emily Ashton. He is also survived by his brothers, Alan Ashton, Larry Ashton and sister Melinda Bruce, many nieces and nephews, and his dog Luna.
Ralph was...
James Robert Cornelius Hartbarger
Sep 19, 2023
James Robert Cornelius “Jim” Hartbarger passed away on Tuesday, September 19, 2023, at the age of 87.
Jim was born on August 22, 1936, to James Francis and Alice Littrell Hartbarger in Clifton Forge, Virginia. He grew up in Waynesboro, Virginia, where he was an exceptional athlete, exceling in football and baseball. At age 17 Jim signed a professional...
Darrell NL Ensley
Sep 18, 2023
Darrell NL Ensley, 70, passed away Monday September 18, 2023A native and a lifelong resident of Jackson County, he was the son of the late NL and Lorena Ashe EnsleyDarrell enjoyed being outdoors, fishing and spending time with his family.In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by his son Chris EnsleyHe is survived by his...
William Joseph Burke
Sep 18, 2023
William J. Burke, 74, passed away peacefully on September 18, 2023, at his home in the mountains of Sylva, North Carolina after a brief battle with cancer. Bill was born December 1, 1948, in Chicago, Illinois, to John and Cecelia (Hoban) Burke. He was pre-deceased by his parents, brother John, sister Brigid, and brother Edmund.
Bill is survived by...
Ray B. Ashe
Sep 16, 2023
Ray B. Ashe, 97, of Sylva, was called to his heavenly home on Saturday September 16, 2023. He was born on February 14, 1926 in Cashiers, to the late T. Walter Ashe and Annie Jackson Ashe. Ray served in the US Army Air Corp during WWII. After the war, he attended school in Washington, DC and graduated from Elon...
Lucy A. Lane
Sep 12, 2023
Lucy A. Lane (affectionately known to her family as Grandbam), age 93, went home on September 12, 2023.
Lucy was born in Raton, N.M. on June 1, 1930 to Abolito and Frances (Lucero) Salazar. She was the last remaining sibling of 7.
Lucy married Nick Saiz, Sr. In 1949 and they had 3 children, Nick Jr., Linda, and Denise. ...
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