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Shirley Jean Beck
Jul 8, 2025
Shirley Coggins Beck made her ascent to her eternal home on Tuesday evening, July 8, 2025, at the age of 72, after a hard fought battle with cancer. She was born in Haywood County to Daniel and Mattie Coggins on August 3, 1952.
Shirley and Kenneth Beck, her husband of 48 years, had two children, Aaron Beck and Haley Beck. She...
Leona Mae Bradley
Jul 16, 2025
Leona Mae Bradley, 96, of Whittier, passed away peacefully on Wednesday July 16, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. Leona was known for her warmth, strength, her unwavering love for her family, friends, and her wonderful cooking and gardening ability. She loved watching her birds and looking at her flowers.
Born on...
Anthony Edison Mace
Jul 12, 2025
Anthony Mace, age 36, went home to be with the Lord on July 12, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
Anthony was an avid bear hunter and a friend to many people as well as a great son, dad, brother and uncle. He would help anyone out that needed him. He loved spending time in the woods with his kids, siblings,...
Nora Christine Childers
Jul 8, 2025
Nora Christine Childers, age 89, passed on July 8, 2025, at her home in Whittier. Born on February 8, 1936, she was a faithful servant to the Lord. She was also the best “Mama” that Angela, Lynden, and Lyle could ever have. She spent a lot of her time on her knees in their behalf. She had 3 children, 13...
Polly Isabella Martin
Jul 10, 2025
Polly Isabella Martin, surrounded by her family, went peacefully to her heavenly home on July 10th, 2025, at the age of 91.
Polly was Born on April 16th, 1934, and was the daughter of Thad and Lizzie Frady. Polly is survived by her 7 children: Judy Frizzell, Debbie (Pog) Hennessee, Sandra Beauchemin, Rose (Billy) Noell, Billy (Aimee) Martin, David (Jocabed) Martin,...
Sammy Ray Hall
Jul 9, 2025
Sammy Ray Hall, 80, of Dillsboro, passed away on July 9, 2025, at Mission Hospital, after a period of declining health.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Mildred Jacobs Hall, sister Emmalou, and brother Tommy.
Sam is survived by his sister, Donna Hall Wilson, sister in law, Betty Hall, four nephews, Robbie, Chris, Gary, and Tony, and two...
Ruby Cochran Parker
Jul 9, 2025
Ruby Nell Cochran Parker age 90 passed from her earthly body to her heavenly home on July 9th at her home in Whittier. Born on March 17, 1935, Ruby lived a full and vibrant life. She lived her life being a Godly woman, who shared her faith with her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, and whomever else she came in contact...
Jim Lee Evans
Jul 8, 2025
Jim Evans, 94, of Sylva, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at Haywood Regional Medical Center, following a brief illness. Born on November 15, 1930 in Sylva, he was the son of the late Charles and Thelma Tucker Evans.
In addition to his parents, he is predeceased by his brother, Joe Tucker Evans; sister-in-law, Rebecca Spake Evans; son-in-law, Ritch...
Paul Frank Fugate
Jul 8, 2025
Paul Frank Fugate, 67, of Cashiers, passed away on Tuesday, July 8, 2025.
Paul was born in Transylvania County on February 3, 1958 to the late Charles Homer and Eula Littleton Fugate. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Carroll and Gerald Fugate; and a sister, Leontine Love.
He is survived by sisters, Sandra Fugate of...
Glenda Smith Baldwin
Jul 6, 2025
In Loving Memory of Glenda Faye Baldwin
Sunset: July 6, 2025 | Age 67
Dear Family and Friends,
It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of our beloved Glenda Faye Baldwin, who left this world peacefully on July 6, 2025, at the age of 67.
Glenda was more than a mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother—she was the heart of our family. Her...
Nancy Lee Cool
Jul 1, 2025
Mrs. Nancy Lee Cool went peacefully to be with the Lord on July 1, 2025, at the age of 83. She was at home with loved ones at the time of her passing.
Nancy is survived by her husband Gerald, her daughter Debra, son David, 5 grandchildren, and 7 great grandchildren.
Nancy was born on 15 July, 1941 and grew up in...
Audrey Norris Breedlove
Jul 2, 2025
Audrey Norris Breedlove, 101, of Glenville, NC, went home to be with the Lord on July 2, 2025. Born in Mill Creek on October 19, 1923, Audrey was one of four children born to Nathan and Laura Norris who were one of the first cabbage farming families in the Glenville area.
Shortly after graduating from high school, Audrey married her high...
Austin James Roland
Jun 28, 2025
Austin James Roland, 30, of Franklin, NC, passed away on June 28, 2025. He was born on October 7th, 1994, in Ocoee, Florida, to Rebecca Goldhawke and James Ivan Roland III.
Austin was a man who lived with purpose, love, and authenticity. From the moment he entered this world, his mom always said he was a special, beautiful soul — and...
Steven Lee Cabe
Jun 27, 2025
Steven Lee Cabe, 61, passed away on Friday, June 27, 2025 at the Elizabeth House in Flat Rock, NC after an illness. Steven was born on May 2, 1964 and was the only child of Thomas H. Cabe, deceased and Barbara A. Cabe. Steven had one daughter, Tayla Rae Cabe who predeceased him.
Steven worked in the family business with his...
Joyce Helms Turk
Jun 27, 2025
Joyce Helms Turk, 91, of Cullowhee, North Carolina, fell asleep and woke up looking at Jesus face to face on June 27, 2025.
With hearts full of love, sadness, and peace, Joyce’s family will remember and celebrate her life at Cullowhee United Methodist Church on Thursday, July 3, 2025, at 5p.m.
Joyce was born in Barbour County, Alabama on October 25, 1933,...
Delia Brown Stanford
Jun 25, 2025
Delia "DeeDee" Brown Stanford passed away peacefully on Wednesday June 25, 2025 at Mission Hospital after a brief illness.
She was born on September 5, 1934 to the late Jesse Franklin and Guscelia Morgan Brown.
Delia married Carl "Buddy" Stanford in 1954. She was a 1952 graduate of Sylva High School and received her bachelor's degree in education from Western Carolina College...
Michelle Beth Payne
Jun 23, 2025
MICHELLE BETH PAYNE, 51, of Sylva died Monday, June 23, Preceded in death by her grandparents, Lindon and Gail Allen. Surviving are: her mother, Sheila Jamison (Doug Mitchell), and her children, Myles Turpin and Blaine Steely, all of Sylva.
Visitation will be Saturday, June 28, at Rockdale Baptist Church Fellowship Hall from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 pm. Service at 3:00 p.m.
Darlene McAlister Mayhew
Jun 19, 2025
Darlene McAlister Mayhew, age 78 passed away peacefully at home in Franklin, NC on June 19th, 2025. Darlene was born on September 3rd, 1946 to the late Clarence and Margie McConnell McAlister in Iredell, NC. In addition to her loving parents; she is proceeded in death by one brother, Carroll McAlister; sisters; Pat Fox and Shirley Cline.
Darlene is survived by...
William Monroe Lindsey
Jun 9, 2025
Monroe Lindsey (a.k.a. Red Light) age 86 passed away Monday, June 9, 2025. He was born November 24, 1938, in Nash County to William Ernest and Appie Brooks Lindsey.
Monroe retired from NCDOT with 30 years of service. He loved spending time with his family, traveling to the mountains and to the beach, fishing, and old cars.
Monroe was a loving husband,...
Buddie Roosevelt Brooks
Jun 20, 2025
Buddie R. Brooks, 92, passed away on June 20, 2025 at the N.C. State Veterans Home in Salisbury, NC. He was a native of Jackson County and was raised in the Pine Creek Community. His parents were the late Theodore R. Brooks and Lula Green Brooks.
As a teen, Buddie worked with his father on their cabbage farm. He was drafted...
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