Obituaries

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...

Oct 27, 2021

Brandon James Mathis, 31, of Tuckasegee went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 27, 2021. Brandon was born on May 2, 1990 in Jackson County. He was the son of James and Brenda Brooks Mathis. Brandon attended Tuckasegee Wesleyan Church.

Brandon loved fishing, motorcycles, and going to the lake. He loved his family and friends. Brandon had a big heart...

Oct 26, 2021

Oct 25, 2021

June Chastain 86 of Sylva went home to be with the Lord on Monday October 25th. June was the daughter of the late Bruce and Aileen Carpenter.

June love to cook, was an avid flower lover, and enjoyed working in her flowers and garden. She loved her family, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was a member of Webster Baptist...

Oct 24, 2021

John William Carswell, 77, of Robbinsville, NC, went home to be with the Lord, Sunday morning October 24, 2021.

A native of Burke County, NC, he had resided in Graham County for over 40 years and was the son of the late Ernest and Genevieve Carswell. John loved gardening, fishing, hunting and spending time with his family. He had worked in...

Oct 23, 2021

Amanda Lee Smith 40 of Sylva passed away on Saturday October 23rd. Mandy was born in Jackson County on March 6, 1981. She was the daughter of Lonney and Margaret Smith.

Mandy loved music, reading, and painting. She enjoyed going to the lake, boating, and swimming. Mandy loved spending time with her children. She loved to joke around and was always...

Oct 22, 2021

Earl Julius Stephens, age 92, died Friday, October 22, 2021 after a short period of declining health at VERO Health and Rehab of Sylva.  Earl was a long-time resident of the Moses Creek Community of Cullowhee where he was a member and deacon of the Moses Creek Missionary Baptist Church.  He retired from Dayco as a textile worker.  Prior to...

Oct 22, 2021

Dr. John Martin Baker, 79, of Sylva, joined the Lord our God in heaven on Friday, October 22, 2021.                    

He is preceded in death by his parents, John Maurice Baker and Martha Ray Martin Baker

Dr. Baker made Sylva his home 50 years ago following his honorable discharge from the US Army.  After 30...

Oct 21, 2021

Joyce Dean Wood Adams, 81, of Sylva passed away at mission hospital on Thursday, October 21, 2021 after a brief illness.

Born March 9th 1940 to Dell and Cora Lowe Wood of the Caney Fork community where she lived until she married Carl Adams March 31, 1962, and made her home in the Locust Creek Community. Known fondly as Fuzzy, she worked in...

Oct 19, 2021

Heaven gained another angel, Our beloved Doris Allene Conley born  April 25, 1934, passed away October 19, 2021 to be with our loved ones in the sky. A woman of great strength, love, and resiliency a nurse at heart and profession. Loved immensely and Survived by her family, Hal Jr., Eddie, Marty, RIchard (Hibbert), Larry Brewer, Jim Brewer, Grandchildren Douglas,...

Oct 18, 2021

Nancy Jane Turpin, 89, of Sylva, went home to be with the Lord, Monday October 18, 2021. 

A native and a lifelong resident of the Greens Creek Community in Jackson County, she was the daughter of the late Isaac David and Estella (Trantham) Buchanan. Nancy was a member of Green's Creek Baptist Church which she loved attending with her Church family....

Oct 17, 2021

Donna Marie Graziosi, age 67,  passed away Sunday, October 17, 2021.  She was born October 3, 1954, in Jackson County, to the late Angelo Augusta and Helen Jean (Watson) Graziosi.

Donna had a heart of gold. She volunteered her time working at Pathways Thrift Store.  She always put others before herself. 

She is survived by her loving children, Jennifer Langley, Brad (Danielle)...

Oct 17, 2021

Thelma "Granny" Dills, age 93, of Cullowhee, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 17, 2021, at her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was the daughter of the late Roy and Mabel Bumgarner.

Thelma was a member of Black Mountain Baptist Church. She retired from Western Carolina University after thirty-six years. Granny loved to cook, loved her...