Obituaries

Nov 20, 2022

Jon Zachary, age 75, of Cashiers, NC went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 20th, 2022. Born December 5th, 1946, he was the son of the late Howard and Alberta Zachary. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his eldest brother James Zachary.

Jon was a photographer by trade and hobby and...

Nov 19, 2022

Clarence "Doc" Hall, 90, of Sylva, passed away Saturday evening November 19, 2022. A lifelong resident of Jackson County, he was the son of the late Ralph Dexter and Pearl Lewis Hall.Doc was a US Army Veteran having served the during the 1950's. He went on to work overseas in Iceland and Greenland and then marrying his sweetheart Marjorie Hyatt in...

Nov 16, 2022

Charles Allen Cope, age 51 of Jackson County NC, passed away on November 16, 2022.   He was born on September 26, 1971, in Jackson County, to the late Harry and Marie Austin Cope.

Charles was preceded in death by several aunts & uncles.

He is survived by his aunt, Cletus Cope Henry of Oregon, and several cousins.

No services are...

Nov 16, 2022

James Bates, age 77, of Tuckasegee, NC, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 16, 2022, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Dorothy Bates and the son of the late Lester and Flonnie Bates.

He was a long-time member of Charley’s Creek Baptist Church. He was self-employed as a Christmas...

Nov 13, 2022

Clifford Ernest Lenke, age 80 of Bryson City NC, passed away at home surrounded by loved ones on Sunday November 13, 2022.  He was born on January 27, 1942, in Copley, Ohio.  He was the only son to the late Ernest and Audrey Lenke and a graduate of Copley High School. He married Jack Stinson June 5, 2015, in Treasure...

Nov 13, 2022

George Morrison Green, age 97, of Sylva, NC, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 13, 2022. He was the husband of the late Aileen Green and the son of the late George Leamon and Gracie Hall Green. He was a founding member of Green’s Creek Baptist Church and was actively involved in the building of the church....

Nov 12, 2022

Janice Kay Williams, 69, passed away on Saturday November 12th.

She is survived by and will be dearly missed by her two daughters, Misty Williams, Kristy Maddy (Jon) and son Gabe Williams (Cindy); four grandchildren, Trevin (Tia), Gabby, Colton (Kenzi) and Chelsea (Tristen); as well as four great grandchildren and her furry grandbabies.

She is also survived by four sisters,...

Nov 12, 2022

Lenoir Parker Cabe, age 79 of Lawrenceville GA, passed away on Saturday November 12, 2022. She was born on February 20, 1943, in Jackson County, to the late Andy and Faye (Bryson) Parker. Lenoir was an avid camper. She loved to camp on the lakeside and enjoyed spending time with her family and friends.She will be dearly missed by her loving...

Nov 11, 2022

Alberta “Sissy” Woods, 62, died in a car accident in Sylva, North Carolina, on November 11, 2022.  She was born August 14, 1960, in Springdale Arkansas, to the late Gordon and Elsie Woods.

Alberta was full of life and would always find the good in others.  Her hobbies included cooking, crochet, and needlepoint embroidery.

She will be greatly missed by...

Nov 10, 2022

Ireta Egbert Bradley, 81, passed peacefully into the arms of her Heavenly Father on Thursday, November 10, 2022, at Harris Regional Hospital in Sylva, North Carolina.Ireta was born on May 26, 1941, in Rexburg, Idaho. She was the fifth of six children born to the late Herschel Whittle Egbert and Eva Lorene Sanders.In addition to her parents, Ireta was preceded...

Nov 8, 2022

 Harold Wilkey, age 96, of Sylva, NC, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 8, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. Just before God called him home, his wish was to sing “I Want to Stroll Over Heaven With You.” He was the husband of Ruth Wilkey and the son of the late George and Elsie Wilkey.Harold...

Nov 6, 2022

Mary Totten Barnes of Sylva, North Carolina died Sunday, November 6, 2022, in Sylva NC, two weeks short of her 94th birthday. She was born November 18th, 1928, in Fort Pierce, Florida. She was a retired schoolteacher.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Leo D. Barnes. She is survived by a son, Barry Barnes, of Sylva.

A...

Nov 5, 2022

Louise Paxton Ashe, 95 of Sylva, passed away on Saturday, November 5, 2022. She was born on September 23, 1927, in Swain County to the late William “Bill” and Myrtle Crisp Paxton. Louise worked as a Hairdresser at Tuckasegee Beauty Shop, later running her own shop from home. After retirement from hairdressing, she went back to work as a Reading...

Nov 3, 2022

Thomas Nelson Rodgers of Cullowhee passed away at the age of 78 on Thursday, November 3, 2022.

Tom was born on April 15th, 1944, in Huntsville Alabama, the son of Thomas and Vivian Rodgers. He graduated from Sidney Lanier High School (Montgomery, Alabama) in 1962, Auburn University in 1966 (Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering), and the University of...

Nov 2, 2022

Nov 2, 2022

Louise Hendrix, 88 of Sapphire, NC/Vero Beach, FL passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Nov 2, 2022.

 Louise was born the fourth of six siblings in Bernsdorf, Germany in 1934 and spent most of her childhood and school days in Gera, Germany. She grew up with Christian values that her parents have conveyed to her. In February 1945 Louise stayed with...

Nov 2, 2022

Lula Belle Rochester, age 86 and a life-long resident of Jackson County, passed away in her home surrounded by family on November 2, 2022. She was born on October 15, 1936, to the late, Elizabeth "Lizzy" Cabe Frady and William Thad Frady Sr.

Belle married Alvin "Junior" Rochester and they were happily married for many wonderful years. She enjoyed participating...

Nov 1, 2022

William “Bill” Oscar Ashe, 72 of Whittier, passed away Tuesday, November 1, 2022. Bill was born on February 23, 1950, in Jackson County to the late Wade and Abbie Dockery Ashe. He enjoyed woodworking, gardening, cooking, and camping. Bill loved spending time with his family. He will be missed by many.

 

Bill is survived by his daughters, Becky...

Oct 30, 2022

Tracy Jean Whitaker of Webster, NC passed away on October 30, 2022, after a period of declining health. She was born on Apr. 12, 1956 in Monroe, NC. Tracy was part of a military family and had gotten to travel the globe from a young age, including to Turkey and Morocco and even lived in Alaska. She was a 1973...

Oct 27, 2022

Roger Queen, age 54, of Cullowhee, NC, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 27, 2022. He was the son of Mack Queen and the late Mackie Queen. 

He was self-employed in the construction industry. Roger loved to hunt, especially bear hunting. He dearly loved his family. 

Roger is survived by one daughter, Jessica Queen; one son,...