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James Harry  Painter Sr.

James Harry Painter Sr.

Dec 1, 2022

It is with great sadness, love, and profound gratitude that the family of James H. Painter announces his passing on December 1, 2022, at The Hermitage in Dillsboro, N.C.

James was born March 7, 1926, in Reynoldsville, Pennsylvania, to Harry Painter and Pearl Kirkwood Painter, and was the older brother of Betty Rae Painter Rompala. James served in the United...

Kenneth Dee Kirkland

Kenneth Dee Kirkland

Nov 30, 2022

Kenneth “Turkey” Dee Kirkland, 64 of Sylva, passed away on Wednesday, November 30, 2022. Kenneth was born on October 30, 1958, in Jackson County to the late Frank Dee Kirkland and Mary Farmer Owens. Kenneth enjoyed fishing, watching NASCAR, and spending time with his family. He will be missed by many.

 

In addition to his mother, Kenneth is survived...

Michael Lloyd Franks

Michael Lloyd Franks

Nov 29, 2022

Michael Lloyd Franks, age 63 of Cashiers NC, passed away on Tuesday November 29, 2022.   He was born on June 25, 1959, in Macon County, to the late Lloyd and Murl Young Franks.

He was an avid deer hunter who enjoyed spending time with his friends.

He will be dearly missed by his loving aunts & uncles, Horace Young, Reba...

Elizabeth Marie Davis

Elizabeth Marie Davis

Nov 29, 2022

Elizabeth Marie Stevenson Davis, age 90, passed away on Tuesday, November 29, 2022. Marie was born on September 17, 1932, in Swain County to the late Etta Stevenson. She enjoyed playing with her dog, Zoe and spending time with her family. Marie loved to cook especially anything with chocolate in it. She was known for her saying “Sugarrrrr”. Marie will...

Peggy  Jo  Parton

Peggy Jo Parton

Nov 27, 2022

Peggy Parton, 84 of Whittier, NC, passed away early Sunday morning, November 27, 2022A native of Jackson County, she was the daughter of the late Hilliard and Fetzer Sherrill Howell.A Faithful Member of Victory Baptist Church in Bryson City, Peggy loved her Church and had many roles there including Sunday school secretary, a member of the choir and also served...

Marvin O. Fowler

Marvin O. Fowler

Nov 25, 2022

Marvin Oneal Fowler, son of the late Edward and Fannie Fowler, passed away November 25, 2022 at the age of 86. 

He was a Christmas tree grower for 58 years and had a passion for hunting and the outdoors. 

He was a member at Cashiers Baptist Church where he served as deacon and loved the Lord.  That love showed through...

Helen  Cable Vance

Helen Cable Vance

Nov 24, 2022

Helen Elaine Vance, age 95, was born November 28, 1926, in Proctor, Swain County, NC. She was the daughter of the late Jacob F. Cable and Sarah Cabe Cable. 

Helen was preceded in death by her husband of 77 years, Rev. Harry David Vance; and brothers, Shufford L. Cable, Clyde F Cable, and Guy E Cable

She was the wife...

Audrey Hooper Moore

Audrey Hooper Moore

Nov 23, 2022

Audrey Hooper Moore, age 88, passed away peacefully on November 23, 2022 at home in Cullowhee, NC surrounded by her family. She was born in Tuckasegee, North Carolina on September 29, 1934.

Audrey is predeceased by her husband, Wayne Moore; her parents, Troy and Eliza Moody Hooper; her brother and sister-in-law, J Austin and Bonnie Crawford Hooper; and brother-in-law, Charles...

Fay Brown Bradley

Fay Brown Bradley

Nov 22, 2022

Fay Brown Bradley, 79, of Whittier, passed away Tuesday November 22, 2022Born May 21, 1943 in Bartow, Florida to the late Edward and Oneida Brown, she has been a resident of Jackson County for over 10 years. She loved to paint and loved spending time with her family. She was of the Baptist Faith.In addition to her parents she was also...

Annie Crane Moore

Annie Crane Moore

Nov 21, 2022

Annie Crane Moore, 84, of Sylva, passed away Monday morning November 21, 2022.Born and raised in Fontana, NC, she was the daughter of the late Jason William and Ivey Herron Crane.A Member of Long Branch Baptist Church, Annie loved spending time with her family and enjoyed being a military wife. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in...

Jonathan Alexander Zachary

Jonathan Alexander Zachary

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...

Clarence "Doc" Hall

Clarence "Doc" Hall

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...

Charles Allen Cope

Charles Allen Cope

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...

James  Bates

James Bates

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...

Clifford Ernest Lenke

Clifford Ernest Lenke

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...

George Morrison Green

George Morrison Green

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....

Janice Kay Williams

Janice Kay Williams

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,...

Lenoir Parker Cabe

Lenoir Parker Cabe

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...

Alberta "Sissy" Woods

Alberta "Sissy" Woods

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...

Ireta  Bradley

Ireta Bradley

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...