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Ernest L.C. Higdon
Apr 17, 2023
Ernest L.C. Higdon 72 of Lakemont, Georgia, formerly from Sylva, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, April 17, 2023. Ernie was born on September 26, 1950 to the late William Lee Higdon and Ellen Jane Franks Higdon. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Scotty Higdon.Ernie loved hunting, fishing, camping, and watching Braves baseball. He...
George Clyde Weekley
Apr 17, 2023
George Clyde Weekley, 88, passed away on April 17, 2023, in Sylva, NC. He was surrounded by his immediate family: his wife, Ellen; his son, George Jr.; and his three daughters; Patricia, Donna, and Jean.
George was born on October 20, 1934, in Perdido, Alabama to Lebious Verlyn and Leila Mae Havard Weekley. He graduated from Bay Minette...
Birdie Rowland Hensley
Apr 15, 2023
Birdie Rowland Hensley, 92, of Whittier, went home to be with the Lord, Saturday April 15, 2023
A native of Jackson County, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Bonnie Rowland. Birdie was a member of Wilmot Baptist Church, where she taught Sunday school for many years. She loved gardening and her flowers but her favorite thing to...
James Douglas Hage, Sr.
Apr 15, 2023
James Douglas Hage, Sr. of Sylva NC, passed away peacefully Saturday April 15, 2023, at the Solace Hospice Center in Asheville NC, after a period of declining health.
Jim was born in Brooklyn NY, and moved with his family to Miami, FL as a teenager, In later years he moved to the beautiful mountains of Western North Carolina. He...
Phyllis Wilson
Apr 15, 2023
Phyllis Lewis Wilson, 74 of Sylva, was called to her heavenly home Saturday, April 15, 2023, after a brief period of declining health. Phyllis was born February 12, 1949, in Jackson County, to the late Roscoe and Devola Hawkins Lewis of Little Savannah.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband Danny Wilson,...
Terry Lee Sellers
Nov 29, 2022
Terry Lee Sellers, 77, of Columbus, MS, passed away Tuesday, November 29, 2022, at Baptist Memorial Hospital – Memphis, TN.
Mr. Sellers was born on November 11, 1945, in Sylva, NC, to the late Bertha Jemia Lawings and Roy Lee Sellers. He was a Vietnam War Veteran and a truck driver by trade. Mr. Sellers enjoyed wildlife, gardening, camping,...
Robert Lee Blackwell
Apr 7, 2023
Robert Lee Blackwell, 88 , of Dillsboro, passed away on Good Friday April 7, 2023A native of Jackson County he was the son of the late Robert Lee and Sally Shuler BlackwellHe worked at Michigan Bell Telephone Company for 30 years before retiring and moving back to DillsboroRobert was a Member of Old Savannah Baptist ChurchIn addition to his...
Gary Jones
Apr 4, 2023
Gary Jones, 47, passed away on Tuesday, April 4, 2023, at Skyland Care Center. Gary was born on March 2, 1976, in Jackson County to Leon and Barbara Jones. He was a resident of Whittier, in Jackson County.
In addition to his parents, Gary is survived by his children, Kristina and Kevin Jones; brother, Andy (Alisha); sister,...
Clinton O'Neal Brooks
Mar 26, 2023
Clinton O'Neal Brooks, age 69 of Whittier NC, went home to be with The Lord early Sunday morning, March 26, 2023.A native and a lifelong resident of Jackson County, he was the son of the late Leonard and Geraldine Dyer Brooks. He enjoyed being outdoors, camping, fishing or just spending time with his family.
He was preceded in death by...
Burrus Elmore Jones
Mar 27, 2023
Burrus Elmore Jones, 91, of Sylva, went home to be with The Lord Monday March 27, 2023Born in Yazoo City, Mississippi on February 29, 1932, he was the son of the late Burrus Elzy and Virgnina Jones. A resident of Jackson County for over 30 years; Burrus was a U.S.Army Veteran and Chaplain for American Legion Post 104 in Sylva....
Lee Harrison "LH" Gunter
Mar 25, 2023
Lee Harrison "LH" Gunter, 79 of Sylva, was called to his Heavenly home Saturday morning March 25, 2023
A lifelong resident of Jackson County, LH was the son of the late Jack Ervin Sr. and Bonnie Gunter.LH was in the first graduating class of Sylva-Webster High School in 1961, where he was voted Most Athletic in his senior class,...
Philip Harvey Behm
Mar 21, 2023
Philip Harvey Behm, 65, of Sylva, passed away Tuesday morning March 21, 2023
A native of Marietta, Ohio, Phil was the son of the late Russell and Jean Marie Behm.
Phil worked at Perfection Gear in Asheville for 40 years as a design engineer. He always said to the kids, if you love what you do, you will never...
Rev. Johnny Norris
Mar 10, 2023
Reverend William "Johnny" Norris, 79 of Cashiers, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, March 10th. Johnny was born in Macon County on March 18, 1943 to the late Warner and Lucy Norris.Johnny is survived by his wife of fifty-seven years, Mary Smith Norris. Also surviving are his three children; Melodye Norris, Matt Norris, and Charlie (Kristi)...
Charles Hayse Jennings
Mar 18, 2023
Charles Hayse Jennings, 75 of Cashiers, passed away on Saturday March 18, 2023. Charles was born on June 15, 1947 to the late Glenn and Florene Jennings.
Hayse never met a stranger and he loved to joke around. He was most known for his Jennings hello. He retired from Hayse Jennings Grading and the Glenville Cashiers Rescue Squad.
Hayse is...
Alison Thia Thomas
Mar 5, 2023
Alison “Ali” Thia Thomas met her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in February 2023, at the age of 37. Ali was a loving mother, daughter, sister, and friend. She lit up every room she entered with her big, bright, beautiful smile and contagiously cheerful personality.
Ali is survived by two daughters who were the joy of her life,...
Martha Lou Buchanan
Mar 18, 2023
Martha Lou Buchanan, age 70 of Sylva NC, went home to be with the Lord while surrounded by her family, on Saturday March 18, 2023. She was born on January 5, 1953, in Jackson County, to the late Earl & Lilly Shuler Cagle.
She will be dearly missed by her loving husband, Steve; daughter, Tonya Harris (Ben); twin sister,...
Helen Sims Clark
Mar 16, 2023
Helen Sims Clark of Cullowhee, NC passed away Thursday, March 16, 2023, at the age of 96. She wasborn on May 2, 1926, in Helen, GA, to the late Marvin and Molly Fain Sims.
Helen’s family moved to Sylva, NC when she was very young. She graduated fromSylva High School in 1943. Helen was a hard worker. She was...
Helen Cowan Butkovich
Mar 14, 2023
A full obituary for Helen will be forthcoming. Please check back.
Avery Rufus Brown
Mar 13, 2023
Avery Rufus Brown, age 76 of Tuckesegee NC, passed away on Monday March 13, 2023. He was born on February 8, 1947, in Jackson County, to the late Hexter & Mattie Queen Brown.
Avery, aka GOAT, was born and raised in the Little Canada community where he was a lifelong resident. He was an avid outdoorsman and a member...
Rhonda Parris Queen
Mar 13, 2023
Rhonda Parris Queen 60 of Cullowhee passed away on Monday March 13th. She was born on June 6, 1962, to Eva "Nell" Ledford Parris and the late Ronnie Jackson Parris. Rhonda was born in and resided in Jackson County all of her life.
Rhonda was the wife of Lester Queen for 42 years. She was the mother of the...
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