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Elaine H. Brown
Mar 11, 2025
Elaine Holt Brown, 73, of Cullowhee, passed peacefully into the loving arms of her Lord and savior, Jesus Christ on Tuesday, March 11, 2025. She leaves behind a legacy of faith and love for the Lord that has impacted countless lives.
Born on January 11, 1952 in Mooresville, NC, Elaine was the daughter of the late Fred and Kathleen Holt. She...
Ed Hamlet
Feb 24, 2025
Ed Hamlet
Ed Hamlet, 81, of Sylva passed away quietly at home on February 24, 2025.
He was born and raised in Durham, NC, the son of the late Chris and Virginia Hamlet.
Ed served in the US Army in the mid-60s, then returned to Durham and UNC- Chapel Hill where he met his wife, Betsey. He graduated from WCU in 1971. Ed...
Mary Louise Armistead
Mar 3, 2025
Mary Louise Young Armistead entered God's eternal rest on Monday, March 3, 2025. Mary was 97 years old and stretched every moment of life in this world as long as possible.
She was born on February 13, 1928, in Decatur GA and was the daughter of Doley Lloyd Young and Mary Emma Tribble Young. She loved her family and made friends...
Franklin Delano Rigdon
Mar 5, 2025
Franklin Delano Rigdon, 87, passed away on Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at Harris Regional Medical Center.
A native and lifelong resident of Jackson County, born March 6, 1937, he was a son of the late Frank and Lilly Middleton Rigdon. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Peggy Rigdon; a son, Clay...
Patty Lou Herron
Mar 1, 2025
On March 1, 2025, Patty Lou Reagan Herron, age 85, of the Qualla Community peacefully passed away at her home. She was born in the Qualla Community and preceded in death by her parents, Herbert Lee Reagan and Ida Battle Reagan. Also preceding her in death was her loving husband of 45 years, James Therlo Herron and her son, James...
William "Frankie" Smith
Feb 27, 2025
William Franklin Smith, "Frankie" to most everyone who knew and loved him, passed away after having extended health issues.
Frankie previously was a driver of 18-wheelers, a job that he loved. Born in Forsyth County, Frankie has lived the past several years in Sylva.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence Franklin Smith and Mary Pauline Hauser Smith and by...
Birdene Buchanan Owen
Mar 1, 2025
Birdene Buchanan Owen was born in 1937 in Jackson County, North Carolina, and was called to her eternal home on March 1, 2025 at the age of 87. She was the daughter of Bonnie and Raymond Buchanan and a lifelong resident of the county, having been born and raised in the East Fork community. A graduate of Webster High School,...
Peggy Ann Montgomery
Feb 16, 2025
Peggy Ann Montgomery of Miami, Fl age 84 passed away peacefully in Highlands, NC on February 16, 2025 with her daughters at her side. Peggy was survived by daughters Kathleen N Cone (Glenn R Cone) And Shelly M Eastman. 3 grandchildren Catherine Eastman, Jordan Eastman and Whini Eastman. 3 great grandchildren Chloe Chabot, Dallas East and Adalynn Hernandez.2 sisters Dorothy...
Shirley Ann Farmer
Feb 28, 2025
Shirley Farmer 79 of Cullowhee, NC went home to be with the Lord, Friday, February 28, 2025 after an extended illness.
Shirley was born August 6, 1945 in Haywood County. She was the daughter of the late James Carl and Eva Gaddy. She was a Pastor's wife for the Cullowhee Church of God, and owned a Beauty Shop in Cullowhee where...
Gregory Lee Munn
Feb 26, 2025
It is with great sadness that the family of Greg Munn announces his passing on February 26, 2025. He passed away in his sleep, at home, with his wife Stacy at his side. He was married to his bride, Stacy, for 55 years.
Greg had 4 brothers and 3 sisters whom he loved dearly (Erin, Russ, Bill, Raymond, Patty, Holly, and...
Jo Anne Bragg
Feb 25, 2025
Our beloved mother, JoAnne Bragg, a woman of deep faith, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family. Mom was a devoted mother to four children and cherished her numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband of over 50 years and two of her children.
Mom never met a stranger and had a heart full...
Mary Ann Cantrell
Feb 22, 2025
On February 22,2025 Our beloved Mary went to be with the Lord due to her declining health.
She is survived by husband of 37 years Harvey, their 3 children Elizabeth, LeeAnn, and Charles, six grandchildren Allison, David, Sarah, Mahayla, MaryJo and Zadí, and sister Billie Snider. She is preceded in death by her brother Gregory Snider.
A private memorial service will be...
Else Cunningham
Feb 16, 2025
Else Cunningham, aged 78, passed away on February 16, 2025, in Sylva, North Carolina. She was born on May 11, 1946, in Daytona Beach, Florida.Else lived many years in Rockledge, Florida before moving full time to her cabin in the mountains near Sylva, North Carolina. There she found great joy in her gardens, greenhouse and canning what she grew. Else’s...
Roger McRae Bigham
Feb 20, 2025
Roger McRae Bigham died February 20, 2025 at his home in Sylva, NC. He was born in Charlotte, N.C. August 21, 1959, son of Helen Carr Bigham and Richard Franklin Bigham. His formative years were spent in the Steele Creek area of Mecklenburg County. Roger was a graduate of Olympic High School, Class of 1977. For most of his career,...
Rev. Roger Stewman
Feb 23, 2025
Roger Dale Stewman, 74, of Sylva, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, February 23, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love, compassion, and unwavering faith in God that will forever inspire his family, friends, and community.
Born in Jackson County, NC, he was the son of the late Harley Roosevelt and Arley Inez Stewman. Roger's 55-year ministry was a shining...
Betty Jean Ashe
Feb 23, 2025
Betty Jean Brown Ashe, 89 of Little Savannah Rd. in Sylva, NC was promoted to heaven on February 23, 2025. She was born on April 16, 1935 in Jackson County, NC to the late Thad and Betty Brown. She was an active member of New Hope Baptist Church until her health declined, at which time she became a resident of...
Russell Tapley Salter
Feb 18, 2025
Russell Tapley Salter’s faith was made sight on February 18, 2025.
Russell, 56, of Dillsboro, was born on May 18, 1968, to the late Jim and Mary Salter in Brevard, NC. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother Charles Salter. Russell worked for Phillips and Jordan Inc. for the last 9 years. He was an...
Christine Shook Turpin
Feb 21, 2025
Christine Shook Turpin, 94 of Sylva, passed away Friday, February 21, 2025. She was born on January 14, 1931, in Jackson County, NC to the late Nicholas and Dora Denton Shook. Christine was a member of Greens Creek Baptist Church.
Christine is survived by her children, Phillip Turpin, Wanda Anders (Michael), John Turpin (Kay), Rachel Frizzell (Pete), Walter Turpin, and Gene...
Peter M. Namotka Jr.
Feb 19, 2025
John 3:16
“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.”
Peter Namotka, 98, gained his angel wings on February 19, 2025, in his home in Dillsboro surrounded by loved ones. Peter was born in Duryea, PA on February 24, 1926, to Peter Namotka and Elizabeth...
Reginald Enloe Moody Sr.
Feb 17, 2025
Reginald “Reg” Enloe Moody, Sr., 89, passed away Monday, February 17, 2025, at Mission Hospital after a period of extended illnesses.
Born in 1935 at CJ Harris Hospital in Jackson County, Reg is the son of the late E.H. Bill and Mary Enloe Moody of Swain County. Being raised in Swain County, he was a 1954 graduate of Swain County High...
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