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Janice Elaine Grigsby
Oct 2, 2020
Janice Elaine Grigsby (Davis), age 67 of Sylvay, NC. passed away October 2, 2020. She was born on April 21, 1953, in Tazwell, TN, to the late Garland (Doc). and Ada Annamae (nee Minton) Davis.
Janice will be dearly missed by her sons, Travis (Amanda) Collins; Steve (Kim) Collins, sisters, Virginia (Buster) Cole, Carol (JM) Bailey, Joan (Steve) Campbell, Teresa Brooks;...
Helen Jean Dillard
Sep 29, 2020
Helen J. Dillard, 86, of Webster, passed away at her home on Tuesday September 29, 2020. She was the wife of the late Ellis Dillard and the daughter of the late Alvin and Fern Watson and the sister of the late Sam Watson.
She is survived by her sister Dot (Frank) Hooper, her children; Dennis Graziosi, Donna Graziosi, and Sammie (Roger)...
Rev. Sherrill Ammons
Sep 28, 2020
Reverend Sherrill Ammons, 76, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, September 28, 2020 with his loving family and caregivers by his side. After a long battle of declining health, he was welcomed in Heaven and heard his savior say, “You’ve fought a good fight, you’ve kept the faith, welcome home my child.” He was the son of...
James Edward Hendry
Sep 25, 2020
James “Jim” Hendry, age 82, of Whittier, NC and also of Lake Placid, FL, passed away on September 25, 2020 at his home in Whittier surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Dawn Hendry and the son of the late J. Russell and Olive Hendry.
A retired high school educator, Jim dearly loved to fish.
He is survived by his...
Richard Sherman Raybon
Sep 23, 2020
Richard Sherman Raybon, age 79, passed away at his home on Wednesday, September 23, 2020 surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Pam Raybon and the son of the late Hiram and Frances Raybon.
In addition to his wife, he is also survived by his two daughters; Serena (Donald) Dennis and Nicole (William) Duran, four grandchildren, and two...
Robert Harold “Pat” Kerns
Sep 22, 2020
Robert Harold “Pat” Kerns, age 90 of Highlands, NC. passed away Tuesday, September 22, 2020. He was born on June 26, 1930, in Los Angeles, CA, to the late Fayette Harold and Esther Naomi (nee Berliner) Kerns.
Pat was a US Air Force Korean War Veteran. He received his Master’s degree from University of Southern California in 1960. Pat worked in...
Polly Wilson
Sep 20, 2020
"Polly" Mary Alice Moore Wilson died peacefully, surrounded by her family, at Skyland Care Center, on September 20, 2020. Polly was born to Mr. and Mrs. Thomas D. Moore on February 6, 1920 in Clarkesville, Virginia. She was preceded in death by her husband, Andrew B. Wilson; son-in-law, George A. Stillwell; brother, Alfred Moore; and sister, Tommy Heustess.
Polly is survived by...
Weaver Clingman Green
Sep 20, 2020
Weaver Green, 92, of the Greens Creek Community, passed away Sunday September 20, 2020. A native of Jackson County he was the son of the late Dewey and Gracie Green. He enjoyed the outdoors and making a garden. He will be missed be missed by his family and friends.
In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by...
Narviel Ashley Powell
Sep 20, 2020
Narviel Powell, age 76, of Sylva, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday September 20, 2020, surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of the late Linda Powell and the son of the late Troy and Edith Powell.
He loved to attend Tilley Creek Baptist Church. He loved the outdoors, especially gardening, fishing, and wood working. He...
Haley Amanda Floyd
Sep 18, 2020
Haley Amanda Floyd, 24 of Tuckasegee, went to her heavenly home on Friday, September 18, 2020. She was a 2014 graduate of Smoky Mountain High School, attended Southwestern Community College and South College Asheville. Haley was a free spirit who enjoyed nature, hiking, playing softball, collecting rocks and painting.
Haley will be dearly missed by her parents, Chris and Brooke (Ensley)...
James Joseph Pardieck
Sep 18, 2020
Jim Pardieck went home to be with Jesus on September 18, 2020 after living a long blessed life of ninety-two.
Jim was born to Joseph and Agnes Pardieck on December 19, 1927 in Richmond, Indiana and had three brothers; Bob, Billy, and David Pardieck, and two sisters; Barb and Marilyn.
In 1951, Jim married the love of his life, Helen Pardieck and...
Carolyn Alligood Wike
Sep 17, 2020
Carolyn Alligood Wike, age 84, of Cullowhee, NC passed away on September 17, 2020 after a brief illness. She was the wife of the late Johnny Wike and the daughter of the late Bill and Ruth Alligood.
She was born in Roanoke Rapids, NC, raised in Mount Holly, NC, and graduated from Mount Holly High School. She also graduated from Winthrop...
Edward Stewart Pittman
Sep 17, 2020
Edward Stewart Pittman, Jr., age 73 of Sylva. passed away Thursday, September 17, 2020. He was born on July 20, 1947, in Jackson County, NC to the late Edward Sr. and Edna (Fisher) Pittman.
He enjoyed family, friends, camping, Nascar, and McDonalds. He was a Deacon, Sunday School Director and teacher, at Ochre Hill Baptist Church. He also coached youth basketball...
Lavonia Andrews
Sep 13, 2020
Lavonia “Pinky” Andrews, age 73, of Sylva, NC, passed away on Sunday, September 13, 2020 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of the late Jim Andrews and the daughter of the late Bill and Carolyn Fish.
She was a member of Cullowhee Baptist Church. She was retired from the office of the Registrar at Western...
Eugene Early "Mac" McDowell
Sep 8, 2020
Eugene Early “Mac” McDowell, IV, 50 of Eden, passed away on Tuesday, September 8, 2020.
A Service of Remembrance will be held at 2 pm Saturday, September 12, 2020, at First Presbyterian Church, 582 Southwood Drive, Eden, NC 27288, with Rev. Peter Smith officiating. The family will receive friends from 1-2 pm at the church before the service and other times at...
Ralph Tedder
Sep 7, 2020
James Ralph Tedder, Sr. 84 of Sylva, went home to be with the Lord, on Monday, September 7, 2020. He was the husband of Elizabeth Tedder and the son of the late Benjamin and Pauline Tedder.
Ralph was a member of Webster Baptist Church and a retired mechanic. He was a long time beekeeper and he dearly loved his family.
Surviving are...
Ann Ivalee Taylor
Sep 6, 2020
Ann Ivalee Childers Taylor, 78, of the Savannah Community, was escorted home by her husband Sunday September 6, 2020. A native of Jackson County she was the daughter of the late John B. and Jeanette Childers.
A loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother, she was a Member of Calvary Baptist Church. She was a hair stylist by trade and she loved and...
Hilda Jean Broome
Sep 5, 2020
Hilda McMahan Broome, 75, of Sylva, passed away Saturday, September 5, 2020. A native and lifelong resident of Jackson County, she was the daughter of the late Albert Lee and Annie McMahan.
She was a member of Locust Field Baptist Church and a long time employee of T & S Hardwoods. Hilda loved life to the fullest while believing deeply in...
Odell Trantham
Sep 5, 2020
Odell Trantham, 84, of Concrete, Washington, formerly of Sylva, passed away September 5, 2020. No Services are planned at this time
Ronney Eugene Jones
Sep 4, 2020
Ronney Eugene Jones, age 72 of Sylva, was welcomed into his Heavenly home on the night of September 4, 2020. He was born in Jackson County, May 4, 1948, to the late Robert and Hester (Messer) Jones.
He enjoyed being outside under a shade tree, being with family, and he absolutely loved deer hunting. His passing will allow many deer to...
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