Obituaries

Jul 26, 2021

Jeffrey Lee Ray 61, of Sylva, NC passed away on July 26, 2021.

Jeff grew up outside of Nashville, TN and earned a Journeyman Industrial Electrician license while working at R.R. Donnelley & Sons in Gallatin TN.  He then earned his Bachelors and Master degrees in Mechanical Engineering at Tennessee Technological University, and completed his Doctorate in Mechanical Engineering at Vanderbilt...

Jul 25, 2021

Phyliss Louise Ramsey Queen, 85, of Cherokee, NC, passed away at her home on Sunday July 25, 2021. She was born on May 19, 1936 in Jackson County and was the daughter of the late Milburn and Elizabeth Ramsey. She was also preceded in death by two sisters; Verna Bradley and Sally Hooper, a daughter; Wilma Jean, and by her...

Jul 25, 2021

Irene Gibson Hodgins 80, of Sylva, passed away on Sunday July 25th, after a period of declining health. A native of Jackson County, she was the daughter of the late Howard and Maybelle Gibson.

Surviving are her husband of 48 years, Jimmy Hodgins; children, Paula (Kenny) Robinson of Sylva and Jeff (Sharon) Carnes of Monroe; two sisters, Annie Jo Jones and...

Jul 21, 2021

Jul 21, 2021

Aileen Galloway Owen, 87 of Tuckasegee, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 21, 2021. Aileen was born in Jackson County on July 10, 1934, to the late Cos and Bessie Owen Galloway.

Aileen enjoyed fishing, gardening, and traveling out West with her family. She also loved feeding and taking care of her animals. Aileen was a faithful pastor’s wife....

Jul 20, 2021

Joel Franklin Adcock of Sylva passed away on July 20th, 2021 at the age of 63. He was born in Dayton, Ohio and the adopted son of the late Eva and Howard Adcock Jr.

Joel was a great athlete.  He played baseball, football, and basketball at Cullowhee High School as well as being a member of the chorus and the clogging...

Jul 19, 2021

Linda Nations Kilpatrick, age 75 of Whittier NC, passed away on Monday July 19, 2021.   She was born on September 23, 1945, in Jackson County, to the late Ralph and Vinnie Jones Nations.

Linda was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister.  She dearly loved her family and loved to spend her time with them.  Linda loved to work and...

Jul 16, 2021

William “Glenn” Prewitt, 63, of Sylva passed away on Friday, July 16, 2021 at Duke University Hospital. Glenn was born on August 29, 1957 in Williamsburg, KY to the late Raymond and Joyce Prewitt. Glenn enjoyed shooting guns and fishing. He loved being on social media keeping in touch with his family and friends. Glenn worked as a school bus...

Jul 16, 2021

Gregory Mark Angel, 70, of Sylva, passed away on Saturday, July 16th. Greg was born in Germany to the late Ralph William and Gertrude (Rowe) Angel.

Greg loved art, helping people, riding horses, and music. He was a very spiritual person and was of the Catholic faith. Greg also loved fixing bicycles for the homeless. He was a graphic artist for...

Jul 16, 2021

Betty Grace Awtrey, age 88, of Bryson City, NC went home to be with the Lord on Friday, July 16, 2021 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of the late John Grover Awtrey and the daughter of the late Rolf and Martha Lucinda Bostick. 

Additional obituary information will be published as it becomes available. 

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Jul 15, 2021

Peggy Jo Frady, 76, of Sylva, passed away on Thursday July 15, 2021, at The Hermitage in Dillsboro. Peggy was the daughter of the late Jeston Beck Frady. She enjoyed flowers, gardening, art, and creating photo albums.

In addition to her mother, Peggy was preceded in death by two sisters and two brothers; Betty Jean Webb, Margaret Tippett, Harold Frady and...

Jul 14, 2021

JoAnn Stokes (Jones), age 82 of Sylva NC, passed away on Wednesday July 14, 2021.   She was born on March 6, 1939, in Graham County, to the late Albert and Emma Jones.

She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church. JoAnn loved the outdoors. She enjoyed spending time in her flower and vegetable gardens.

She will be dearly missed by her loving...

Jul 14, 2021

Scott William Alligood, 45, of Sylva, went home to be with the Lord, Wednesday morning July 14, 2021.

Scott had been a resident of Jackson County for over 25 years and touched alot of lives and made a huge impact on so many people along the way. He was a Charter Member and an Officer with the Jackson Rangers Camp 1917....

Jul 13, 2021

Barbara Sue Sherrill, 75, of Sylva passed away Tuesday, July 13, 2021 at Vero Health and Rehab. Barbara was born on November 20, 1945 in Jackson County to the late Howard and Myrtle Jones. Barbara loved spending time with family and friends. She was always trading or buying cars. Barbara was a beautician for 40 years, she enjoyed doing her...

Jul 13, 2021

Kathee Pate Jones passed away early morning Tuesday July 13, 2021 after fighting cancer for almost 10 years. Kathee beat cancer once but it unfortunately came back. For the past 3 years she fought with every ounce of her body to kick cancer’s ass for a second time but her body had been through too much. 

As a teacher she molded...

Jul 11, 2021

Annelise Kathleen Davis, 30, of Cullowhee, NC, died Sunday July 11, 2021 of spinal cord cancer.  Through surgery, chemo, radiation, more chemo, physical therapy, and more physical therapy, Annelise maintained her determination and courage.  She loved adventure and served with Cullowhee Baptist Church as a missionary to the people of Haiti during two summers.  Even after she had to use...

Jul 10, 2021

Rickey Church, age 58, of Whittier, NC, passed away on Saturday, July 10, 2021 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Veronica Garrison and the son of the late Charles Church and Sara Reep. 

Rickey was disability retired from the United States Air Force. He was self-employed as a farmer and enjoyed being outdoors. Rickey...

Jul 9, 2021

Dillon was called to be with the Lord on Friday July 9, 2021. He was 22 years young. Dillon was born on August 4, 1998, in Sylva, NC. Dillon was raised by his parents, Jeremy and Deena (Rodgers) Moore, also of Sylva. Dillon served proudly in the U.S. Army stationed out of Fort Hood, Texas.

Dillon was an outgoing and generous...

Jul 6, 2021

On July 6, 2021, Evelee met Jesus, her Lord and Savior, at the river where He took her by the hand, and they crossed over Jordan.

Rejoice with her. She lives in Heaven enjoying the reunion with those who preceded her in death. Her loving husband, John; mother, Fannie Cooper; father, George Downey; sisters, Myrle Green, Dorothy Patterson, Martha Queen; son,...

Jul 3, 2021

Eliza Mae Thompson Evans, age 94 of Sylva, passed away at her home on Saturday, July 3, 2021 . Eliza Mae was born on May 2, 1927,  in Jackson County, to the late Ennis and Bertha Thompson. She loved the outdoors and loved working in her garden and flowers. She also enjoyed reading. Eliza Mae was a member of Love’s...