Obituaries

May 31, 2023

Jun 5, 2023

Eugene "Gene" Brown, 84 of the East Cope Creek Community, passed away on Monday morning, June 5th at Haywood Regional Medical Center after a brief illness. He was a lifelong resident of Jackson County and the son of the late Jess and Guscelia Morgan Brown. 

Gene was preceded in death by six brothers; Hugh Robert, Fred (Leola), George (Helen), Delos...

May 31, 2023

Shawn Michael Savage was born May 1st, 1977 at the Alice Hyde Hospital, located in Malone N.Y. He and his family relocated to WNC where he remained until his death on May 31st 2023.

 

During his time in WNC he made many friends, especially in his 23 years working for Harrah's Casino in Cherokee N.C. He shared many happy stories with family...

May 31, 2023

 

Oscar Olguin Gomez, age 17 of Cullowhee NC, passed away on Wednesday May 31, 2023.   He was born on October 4, 2005, in Hildago, Mexico. 

 

Oscar was the oldest son of Isabel. He was a student at Cullowhee Elementary for three years and moved to Smoky Mountain High School to complete his studies.  He was in the...

May 30, 2023

3 1/2 years on this Earth was not long enough ! But in those short years the amount of lives Junior touched and the love he gave was endless. Junior enjoys camping anywhere with his family no matter the location just as long as he was in the camper. He loves swimming, riding his bike and 4-wheeler, playing with his...

Jun 1, 2023

Thomas Daniel Childers, 69, of Salem, SC, passed away Thursday June 1, 2023. A native of Jackson County he was the son of the late Duane and Evelyn Childers.Tom worked for 34 years at Wade Hampton Golf Course in Cashiers and was a huge Carolina Panther fan.He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.In addition to his parents he was...

May 31, 2023

Thomas L. Cunningham, 76, of Sylva, NC and Dillsboro, NC, passed away on Wednesday May 31, 2023 after a long battle with cancer. He was able to "Go Home" where he died among friends and family. He was an "avid" fan of the Kansas City Chiefs football team for over 50 years. He loved watching TV sports, news and nature shows....

May 31, 2023

Johnnie Dee Painter Sr., 94, passed away early Wednesday morning May 31, 2023A native of Jackson County, Johnnie was the son of the late Walter Burke Painter Sr and Annie Lee Frizzell PainterHe was a graduate of Webster High School and was a Member of Lovedale Baptist Church where he was a Trustee and served on various other committees. He...

May 30, 2023

Carroll Franks, 76, passed away Tuesday May 30, 2023 after a period of declining health.A native and a lifelong resident of the Pumpkintown Community in Jackson County, he was the son of the late Manuel and Bertha Frady Franks.Carroll was a Member of Zion Hill Baptist Church. He was the assistant manager at Harold's Supermarket and then he went on...

May 29, 2023

James Edward Lewis, 69, passed away Monday May 29, 2023A native of McDowell County he had resided in Jackson County most of his lifeHe was the son of Louise Taylor of Marion and the late Ray LewisHe is survived by his wife of 50 years Vicki Lewis3 Sons; Jamie Lewis of Canton, NC             John Lewis...

May 27, 2023

 

Walter Wade Wilson Jr, 68, of Dillsboro, passed away peacefully at home early Saturday morning May 27, 2023 after a period of declining health.A native and a lifelong resident of Jackson County, he was the son of the late Walter Wade Sr. and Rebecca Cannon Wilson. Walter was a member of Sylva First United Methodist Church. He graduated from Sylva-Webster...

May 27, 2023

 

Jeremy Ryan Moore, 46, of Sylva passed away on Saturday, May 27th, 2023.  He was born November 8th, 1976, in Waynesville, NC.  He was preceded in death by an uncle, Roger Burchfield.  He is survived by his father James Robert Moore of Waynesville, mother Joan Burchfield and stepfather Rick Hooper of Sylva.  One son, Caleb Ryan Moore and one...

May 12, 2023

 

George Benjamin Keener Jr., age 62 of Sylva NC, passed away on Friday May 12, 2023.   He was born on June 8, 1960, in Jackson County, to the late George Benjamin, Sr. & Jessie Farmer Keener.

 

He will be dearly missed by his loving twenty-one cousins.

 

A Graveside Service for George will take place at 11:00AM,...

May 24, 2023

L.C. Bumgarner, 88, of Sylva, NC, passed away Wednesday May 24, 2023He was the husband of the late Opal Bumgarner and will be dearly missed by his children, Edward and Linda Bumgarner. Many nieces, nephews, other relatives and good friends will mourn his passing. L.C. was preceded in death by his late parents; Charlie and Lennis Bumgarner, his sisters Helen Johnson...

May 23, 2023

Peggy Lee Queen, 76, of Sylva, passed away on Tuesday, May 23, 2023, after a period of declining health. Peggy was the beloved daughter of the late Ernest and Edith Jones. She was preceded in death by her brother Billy Jones and her precious son Brandon Queen, who we are sure greeted her with the sweetest smile and hug at Heaven’s...

May 23, 2023

 

Thomas Vincent Crisp, age 97 of Balsam NC, passed away on Tuesday May 23, 2023.   He was born on May 12, 1926, in Jackson County, to the late Lonnie & Lucy Smith Crisp.

 

Tom was an avid fisherman.

 

He will be dearly missed by his loving wife, Helen Bradley Crisp; children, Anita Kay Salstrom, DeWayne Michael (Linda)...

May 21, 2023

 

Charles "Charlie" Duncan, 52, of Sylva, passed away Sunday May 21, 2023A Native of Henderson County, Charles was the son of Judy H. Raines of Cullowhee and the late Tony DuncanCharlie loved the outdoors, fishing, riding go carts, rebuilding motors and working on cars. He loved his children dearly and enjoyed playing with his children and grandchildren. In addition to...

May 21, 2023

 

Cleida Marie Stroup of Greer, South Carolina, former long-time resident of Sylva, NC passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 21, 2023 at the age of 84 after a period of declining health.  She was born on July 16, 1938 in Duck, West Virginia.

Preceding her in death were her mother Dicie Ann Crisp, her father Noah Lester Crisp, sister...

May 19, 2023

 

 

CULLOWHEE – Brenton Hooper Wiseman, 28, of the Speedwell community, died suddenly Friday, May 19th at his home.

Brent enjoyed hunting with his Grandpa and fishing. He had a wicked sense of humor and a compassionate heart and will be missed by his many friends and family members.

Brent was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, T....

May 16, 2023

Jessica Elaine “Happy” Bryson, 35 of Sylva, passed away on Tuesday, May 16, 2023. She was born in Jackson County on October 3, 1987, to Tonya Franks and John Bryson. Jessica loved spending time with her children. She was “live life to the fullest” type of person always joking and kidding around. Jessica will be missed by many.

 

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