Obituaries

Nov 11, 2020

Celebrating the life of Robert “Bob” Douglas Kelley, the “ Hardest Working Man in Jackson County”

Robert “Bob” Kelley was born on November 2, 1939. He was the second born to Robert Douglas Kelley & Tahnell Davidson Kelley. Raised with his older sister Betty & younger brother John “David” in Hoover, AL.

Bob graduated from Samford University School of Pharmacy and also...

Nov 11, 2020

Kimberly Natasha Owle, age 27 of Bryson City, NC. passed away after a brief illness, Wednesday, November 11, 2020.   She was born on November 13, 1992, in Sylva, NC to Charlene Owle.

She had an Associate of Applied Science degree and worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant I & II, and was Medical Technician Certified. Kim enjoyed 4-wheeling, bear hunting, and...

Nov 6, 2020

Tim Foxworth, 62, of Sylva, passed away Friday November 6, 2020. Tim resided in Jackson County most of his life and was the son of Gladys Ann German of Sylva and the late Leaman Foxworth. 

Tim was a Member of Gates City Baptist Church in Greensboro, NC. He had a great heart and was a very giving person. He was a...

Nov 5, 2020

Malcolm "Max" Hooper Sr., 77, of Sylva, NC, passed away on Thursday, November 5, 2020 after an extended illness. Born December 28, 1942, he was the son of the late Delos and Edna Greene Hooper. 

Max was captain of both the football and basketball teams in High School and then attended Baylor University for a short time before joining the Army in 1962 where he was...

Nov 4, 2020

An obituary for Israel will be forthcoming.

Oct 29, 2020

Dorothy Lauria, age 68 of Andrews, NC. passed away Thursday, October 29, 2020.   She was born on April 14, 1952, in Nassau County, NY, to the late John Augustus and Veronica Agnes (nee Brennan) Tressel.

Dorothy is survived by her children, Michael C. Lauria, Marissa E. Lauria; siblings, John Paul Tressel, Robert James Tressel; six grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.

Private cremation arrangements...

Oct 29, 2020

Oct 28, 2020

Mary Ann Cowan, age 95, of Sylva, NC, passed away on Wednesday, October 28, 2020. She was the wife of the late Grover Cowan and the daughter of the late David and Estella Buchanan.

She is survived by two sons; Gary (Antoinette) Cowan and Mike (Linda) Cowan. She is also survived by three grandchildren; Terry Cowan Jr., Angela Cowan, and Sherry...

Oct 28, 2020

Paul Richard Jacobsen, age 90, of Silver Spring, MD and most recently, Bryson City, NC, passed away on Wednesday, October 28, 2020. He was the husband of the late Nancy Jacobsen and the son of the late Winfred and Edna Jacobsen. 

He spent his career working with the American Red Cross.

He is survived by one daughter; Juliet Jacobsen Kastorff of Bryson...

Oct 23, 2020

William "Bill" Patton Sr., age 93 of Bryson City, NC, passed away on Friday, October 23, 2020. He was the husband of Harriet Patton and the son of the late Judson Patton and Lillian Barnett.

He was a member of First Baptist Church of Bryson City, NC. He was retired from Odom's Tennessee Pride.

Bill is survived by his wife of 32 years;...

Oct 22, 2020

The Bubacz Family regretfully announces the passing of our beloved Shawn on Friday, October 23rd while asleep in his home in Cullowhee, NC. He was 48. Shawn was passionate about firefighting and service to the community. He loved grilling and cooking, mountain living, animals and especially housecats. He was a great lover of cake. Shawn's wry wit was notorious but...

Oct 22, 2020

Alex D. Hamilton, 40, of Sylva, passed away Thursday morning October 22, 2020. A native of Goshen, NY, Alex was raised in Brooksville, Florida and had been a resident of Western North Carolina for the past 21 years. 

Alex loved his family dearly and always put them first, He was best known for his energy and by keeping in touch with...

Oct 18, 2020

David Allen Shiek, 79. of Whittier, NC, passed away Sunday October 18, 2020 after a short, but valiant battle with cancer. 

David was an avid story teller, jokester, friend, loving husband and father.

He is survived by his wife Anne, son, Allen and daughter, Susan and his sister Kay 

David was also a dedicated animal lover.

The family requests in lieu of flowers please...

Oct 17, 2020

MaryAnn Hildebrandt, 82, of Bryson City, passed away Saturday morning October 17, 2020.

She is survived by her son; Gregg Hildebrandt of Sylva and her daughter; Lisa (Layne) West of Athens, GA, and a Grandson Cody (Amanda)

Per her wishes there will be no public services

Oct 9, 2020

James William Culp Sr., 90, of Sylva, passed away Friday morning October 9, 2020. Born March 9, 1930 in Red Springs N.C. to the late Raymond and Rena Culp. James grew up in Laurinburg, N.C.. As a teenager he worked driving a truck and had learned to fly a plane by the time he was 16. He graduated from North Carolina...

Oct 4, 2020

Clarence Hornsby, Jr., age 70 of, Sylva, passed away Sunday, October 4, 2020.   He was born on January 16, 1950, in Winnsboro, SC, to the late Clarence and Elma (nee Reynolds) Hornsby.

He was a US Air Force Veteran.  Clarence enjoyed camping in the mountains and traveling to the beach; he especially loved his time with family and friends. 

Clarence will be...

Oct 4, 2020

Luis Gustavo Lozano, age 65 of Cullowhee, passed away on Sunday October 4th. He was born May 7, 1955, in Habana, Cuba, to the late Luis Lozano Lozano and Adelaida Wright Lozano.

He was a proud Veteran of the U.S. Army and National Guard for 6 years who honorably served the country he loved.  Luis also loved his family, fishing, hunting,...

Oct 4, 2020

Oct 4, 2020

Irene Wilkey, 82, of Sylva, went home to be with the Lord, Sunday morning October 4, 2020. A native and lifelong resident of Jackson County, she was the daughter of the late George and Elsie Wilkey. 

Irene was a Member of Dicks Creek Baptist Church. She had a passion and talent for playing the piano ever since she was 13 years old...

Oct 3, 2020

Dolores Jean Feilner (nee Griffin), age 93 of Cullowhee, NC, passed away peacefully, Saturday, October 3, 2020.   She was born on November 25, 1926, in St. Charles, MO to the late William and Nellie (nee Fanning) Griffin.

Delores was a wonderful mother and grandmother.  She loved her family with her whole heart.  She will be deeply missed.

She will be dearly missed...