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Edward James Zammarelli
Jan 27, 2023
Edward James Zammarelli, 50, of Sylva, passed away Friday morning January 27, 2023A U.S. Navy Veteran, Ed was a resident of Jackson County and was a Clerk at the Sylva Post Office. He enjoyed the mountains and being outdoors, hunting and fishing with his best friend Scott. He was also a very good cook !He was preceded in death by his...
Tommy Allen
Jan 24, 2023
Francis “Tommy” Thomas Allen, 64 of Whittier, passed away on January 24, 2023. Tommy was born in Norfolk, VA on October 11, 1958, to the late Francis O.E. Allen and Dorothy Ross Shelton. He enjoyed teaching martial arts, working on guns, and fixing electrical radios.
Tommy is survived by his sister, Kathy Maney (Michael Caldwell); niece, Heather Allen (Brian...
Traci Lynn Mathis
Jan 23, 2023
Traci Lynn Mathis, 44, of Whittier, passed away Monday January 23, 2023.A native and a lifelong resident of Jackson County, she was the daughter of Julie (Curtis) Bradley of Whittier and Bruce (Lisa) Mathis of Hendersonville. Traci was a real thrill seeker who loved animals and going shopping.In addition to her parents she is also survived by;3 Daughters; Kealy Neugin, Madelyn...
Jean Ellen Forrister
Jan 23, 2023
Jean Ellen Myatt Forrister, 83, of Sylva, the wife of Donald Forrister, passed away Monday evening, January 23, 2023.A Celebration of Jeans Life will be announced and a full obituary will be posted once all the arrangements have been made.
James Ralph Clayton
Jan 22, 2023
James “Jim” Ralph Clayton, age 75 of Cullowhee NC, passed away on Sunday January 22, 2023. He was born on September 19, 1947, in Jackson County, to the late James Ralph and Wilma Mary Clark Clayton.
Jim was an avid fisherman and loved the outdoors. He was also fond of the old western shows and movies. He served and...
Carrie Lynn Shuler
Jan 19, 2023
Carrie Shuler went home to her Lord and Savior on January 19th, 2023, after a 4 year long, hard fought battle with cancer. She passed at home surrounded by her family.The daughter of Byron T. (Anita) Johnson Jr, and the late Mildred Shirley Jones.She is survived by her husband and soulmate (married 33 years, together for 37) Michael V. Shuler....
Gregory Dewayne West
Jan 18, 2023
Gregory Dewayne West, age 66 of Sylva, passed away Wednesday January 18th, 2023.
Born in Haywood County, and a long-time resident of Jackson County, he was the son of the late Charles and Helen West. Gregory was retired from Western Carolina University; where he was employed as a housekeeper for Facilities Management.
In addition to his parents, Gregory was preceded...
Raymond Samuel Ledford
Jan 18, 2023
An old man without enemies, Raymond Ledford, died after a brief illness at the age of 87, onJanuary 18, 2023 with his family by his side. Raymond was my friend for more than 60 years. Amore loyal and loved friend, no one has ever had. It was impossible to dislike Raymond, and noone that I am aware of ever did....
Jo Anne Bradley Wallace
Jan 15, 2023
On January 15, 2023, Jo Anne Bradley Wallace, age 83, went to be with her Lord. She passed away peacefully at her home after a long fight with Parkinson’s disease.
Funeral services will be at 2:00 PM Thursday, January 19, 2023 at the First Presbyterian Church of Wadesboro with Pastor Heather McIntyre officiating. The family will greet friends one hour...
Phillip Ray Trantham
Jan 11, 2023
Phillip Ray Trantham, age 66 of Sylva NC, passed away on Wednesday January 11, 2023. He was born on February 6, 1956, in Jackson County, to the late Thomas Phillip and Mary Bell Wilkle Trantham.
Ray was an avid outdoorsman. He loved to fish, hunt, and enjoyed the mountains.
He will be dearly missed by his loving wife of...
Dorothy "Doris" Ray
Jan 7, 2023
Dorothy "Doris" Pennington Ray, 76 of Sylva, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 7, 2023, at Mission Hospital in Asheville. Doris was born in Macon County on August 31, 1946 to the late John and Inez Tyler Pennington.
Doris was an educator and taught school in Jackson County for thirty years. She taught at Log Cabin...
Margie Tolley Lacy
Jan 2, 2023
Margie Tolley Lacy, of Sylva, NC passed away Monday, January 2nd, 2023. She was 77 years old.
Margie was fun, loving, and fierce. She was an avid reader, sports fan, fisherman, gardener, and she loved to dance! She spent many years as ahealth care worker here in Jackson County, but her family was her life's work.She enjoyed attending horse shows...
Shirley Hughes Henson
Jan 1, 2023
Shirley Hughes Henson, age 80 of Addie community, passed away on Sunday January 1, 2023. She was born on April 25, 1942, in Jackson County, to the late Claude and Frances Hughes.
A very Christian woman, Shirley was a loyal member of Buff Creek Baptist Church, she was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend. She enjoyed doing...
Edna Rogers Curtis
Jan 1, 2023
Edna Rogers Curtis, age 95 of Sylva NC, passed away on Sunday January 1, 2023. She was born on August 30, 1927, in Jackson County, to the late John Joshua and Minnie Mae Leopard Rogers.
Edna was an avid reader. She also enjoyed crocheting, traveling, and playing Bingo (her only vice). But she especially enjoyed spending time with her family.
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Karen Martin Speights
Dec 30, 2022
Karen Martin Speights, 61 of Franklin, NC, passed away on Friday, December 30, 2022. Karen was born in Lumberton, NC, on May 23, 1961, to the late William and Katie Powell Martin. She enjoyed going to the beach and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. Karen was full of life and spunk. She will be missed by many....
Frank Dubuy Jr.
Dec 29, 2022
Frank Galloway Dubuy Jr., of Maggie Valley, NC, passed away on Thursday, December 29, 2022. Frank was born in Kentuky on August 8, 1946, to the late Franklin G. Dubuy Sr. and Frances Dubuy.
Frank was a US Navy Veteran and law enforcement officer. He was a graduate of Florida Junior College where he received his A.A. Degree. Frank...
Shirley Ann Kibler
Dec 28, 2022
Shirley Ann Kibler, 89, of Glenville, passed away Wednesday morning December 28, 2022A native of Cincinnati, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Ralph Emory Fobes and Eleanora Elizabeth Evans.
Shirley enjoyed being on the water, fishing, boating or going on cruises with her family or friends. She also loved to travel or just watch some sports with a...
Sherry Rexroad McDowell
Dec 28, 2022
Sherry Rexroad McDowell, 55, of Eden passed away at her home, surrounded by her children, after a long-fought battle with ALS on Wednesday, December 28, 2022.
A service of remembrance will be held at 1 pm Saturday, December 31, 2022 at First Presbyterian Church. The family will receive friends from 12 until 1 pm before the service at the church...
Aspasia Sue Burton
Dec 28, 2022
Sue Burton, of Cullowhee NC, passed away on December 28, 2022. She was a highly intelligent and caring person, devoted to helping others, and will be dearly missed. She was born in Brooklyn NY, September 14, 1939, to Greek immigrants, Tamis and Sophia Chapas.
Upon graduation from Metuchen H.S, Sue attended Douglas College on a full scholarship. After graduating with...
Angie Violet Simpson
Dec 27, 2022
Angie Violet Simpson of Sylva, NC went home to be with The Lord on Tuesday, December 27, 2022. She was born on October 5, 1935, in Simon, WV she was the daughter of Gallie and Merle Handshaw of Simon, WV. She passed peacefully in her sleep in the early morning hours at Tsali Care Center in Cherokee, NC where she...
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