Obituaries

Dec 3, 2021

Ralph Davis Jr., 83 of the Old Settlement community passed away on Friday, December 3, 2021 at Vero Health & Rehab. Ralph was born on November 7, 1938 in Jackson County to the late Ralph Davis Sr. and Effie Barron Davis.

Ralph retired from the NC DOT after 35 years. He was a member of Webster Methodist Church.

Ralph is survived by...

Dec 2, 2021

Billy “Bill” Bruce Adams, 80, of Sylva, NC went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 2, 2021. Bill was preceded in death by his adored wife of fifty-five years, Glenda of Sylva, parents, Theodore and Eva Adams of Cullowhee; siblings, Margaret (Johnny) Painter, Phyllis (Charles) Brooks and Marvin (Sue) Adams.

He is survived by his sons, Nick...

Dec 2, 2021

In loving memory of my deeply beloved husband, William L. Newsom, who died peacefully at Care Partners Solace Hospice Center in Asheville on December 2, 2021, after a brief illness. He was eighty years old.

He was the loving father of two children, the late Kathy Painter and Bo Newsom, both of Orange Beach, Alabama; his grandson, Brady Newsom; and two...

Dec 1, 2021

Tommy Thomasson Jr, 43, of Whittier, passed away Wednesday December 1, 2021.

A native and a lifelong resident of Jackson County, he was the son of Sally Thomasson of Jackson County and the late Tommy Thomasson Sr.Tommy was a Member of the Jackson Rangers Camp 1917 and loved the outdoors, riding, hunting and fishing.What Tommy loved the most was spending time...

Nov 29, 2021

Lou Ella Dillard, 100 of Stevenson, Alabama previously of Sylva, NC passed away November 29, 2021. She was preceded in death by her husband, Buford Dillard; son, Jim Ed Dillard; parents, Dock and Carrie Blanton; siblings, Dewey, Ann, Vester, Juanita, and Bethel Blanton; son-in-law, Marvin Cabe; daughter-in-law, Gladys Dillard.Mrs. Dillard is survived by her daughters, Linda Cabe of Stevenson, DeMarris...

Nov 28, 2021

Jayne Sossamon Gillett, 66, of Sylva, went home to be with the Lord Sunday morning November 28, 2021, after a period of declining health. A native and a lifelong resident of Jackson County, she was the daughter of the late Boyd Sr. and Nancy Allison Sossamon.

A devoted mother, grandmother and great grandmother, she was a member of New Hope...

Nov 28, 2021

Pauline Stewart, age 92, of Glenville, NC went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 28, 2021. She was the wife of the late Garland Stewart and the daughter of the late Violet Coggins.

She was a member of the Cashiers Church of God. Pauline loved her flowers and working in her garden. She volunteered at the Glenville...

Nov 23, 2021

Gabriel Banks McNair, 81 of Webster, NC passed away November 23, 2021 in Franklin, North Carolina after a long battle with Alzheimer's Disease. He was preceded in death by his Father; Gabriel Banks McNair, Mother; Sarah McNair Dasher, and Wife; Thurza Kerr McNair. He is survived by his three children; Mark McNair, Gabe McNair, and Heather McNair Leahy. He is...

Nov 22, 2021

Mr. David Gaine Owen, age 58, of Toccoa, passed away Monday, November 22, 2021 at his home.

Born September 14, 1963 in Transylvania, NC, he was the son of the late Cecil and Edna Frady Owen. He was a self-employed carpenter.Family members include his brothers and sisters-in-law, Brian and Wilma Owen of Toccoa, Timothy and Suzie Owen of NC, Gene Owen...

Nov 19, 2021

Christine Anne Goodale Cooper of Sylva, North Carolina passed through the veil to join her Mother, Father and Brother in the Spirit World on November 19, 2021.

In addition to her husband Curtis Preston Cooper, of 38 years, she leaves behind her 5 children; Bartholomew Christian Peterson (Bart), Richard Eben Peterson (Rick), Julie Anne Peterson Grace, Orin Henry Peterson (Ski),...

Nov 19, 2021

Roy Dillard of Sylva, NC, went home to be with the Lord on November 19, 2021. He was the son of the late James Lee and Covia Hoglen Dillard. Roy was a member of Wilmot Baptist Church, an army veteran, and the former owner of Candy Service, Inc., known by his customers as “The Candy Man.”He was preceded in death...

Nov 14, 2021

Charles "Chuck" Haddad, 65, of Sylva, passed away Sunday November 14, 2021.

A native of Akron, Ohio, he had resided in Jackson County over 15 years and was the son of the late Jerry and Norma Haddad.Chuck enjoyed working on cars but what he truly loved was riding his motorcycle. In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death...

Nov 11, 2021

James “Hook” Fisher of Sylva, NC, passed away on Veterans Day, November 11, 2021 following a brief illness. He was 75 years old. He was the husband of the late Jenny Fisher, and the youngest son of the late Allen and Willie Fisher. He is survived by his daughters Megan and Sheila, seven grand children, four great grand children, his...

Nov 9, 2021

Kolt Michael Harris, age 29, of Sylva, passed away unexpectedly on November 9, 2021.

He was preceded in death by his father; Michael Harris.

Kolt is survived by his mother; Teena M. Woodard, and brothers; Shaun A. Woodard and Keith D. Woodard. He is also survived by several aunts, uncles, and cousins, including his cousin/best friend; Tyler Robinson.

Kolt lived life "on...

Nov 7, 2021

Irene Ambrosio Garcia, age 29 of Cullowhee, NC moved on to the afterlife to be with Her Lord Jesus on Sunday, November 7, 2021, just shy of her 30th birthday at the Comprehensive Cancer Center in Winston Salem.

She was born November 12, 1991, in Oaxaca, Mexico. Irene was a member of the Iglesia Evangelica Eben-ezer church in Franklin, NC. Everywhere...

Nov 3, 2021

Nov 1, 2021

Charles Jack Cope, 93, of Sylva, went home to be with the Lord on Monday November 1, 2021.

Jack was the eldest son of the late Charlie "Ode" Cope and the late Bonnie Mills Cope.

Jack retired from Dayco Southern and enjoyed woodworking. He sang bass with several local quartets. As a member of Ochre Hill Baptist Church he served many...

Nov 1, 2021

Oct 30, 2021

Graceann Winwood Smith, age 82 of Cashiers NC, passed away October 30, 2021.  She was born May 21,1939 in Columbia, PA, to the late Oliver and Grace (Price) Winwood.

She was a faithful member of Cashiers United Methodist Church, and was known for her quilts, teddy bears, and her cooking.

Graceann is survived by her son, Patrick Stone, Jr. (Mary); sister, Eileen Hayworth;...

Oct 28, 2021

Kenneth Tadlock, 76, of Bryson City, went home to be with the Lord, Thursday October 28, 2021. A native and a lifelong resident of Swain County, Kenneth was a Deacon at McCracken Hospice in Waynesville. He was an avid fan of Baloney, hot dogs, cheese, Marlboro cigarettes and Mountain Dew. 

He was preceded in death by his wife Shirley Tadlock, his...