Obituaries

Sep 4, 2020

Mildred Moss, age 78, of Sylva, NC, passed away on September 4, 2020. She was the wife of the late Western Moss and the daughter of the late Sidney and Mary Jane Conner.

She was a retired postal worker for the United States Postal Service.

In addition to her husband and her parents, she was also preceded in death by a daughter;...

Sep 4, 2020

Richard Lee Moore, Sr., departed this life on September 4, 2020. He was born February 9, 1947 to George and Geneva Moore. Richard lost his parents at an early age and was raised by his Aunt and Uncle, Sydney and Evelyn Sills along with their daughter Donna. 

Richard attended and graduated from Stratford High School in Stratford, Connecticut. He served one tour...

Sep 3, 2020

Wilhelmina Lou Biddix, age 67, of Sylva, NC, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 3, 2020 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of the Rev. Lyndon Biddix and the daughter of the late John B. and Missouri Johnson.

A longtime member of Zion Hill Baptist Church, she was a devoted Christian...

Sep 3, 2020

Carol Richard Irwin of Sylva passed into the presence of the Lord on Thursday, September 3, 2020. She had recently celebrated her 91st birthday. 

Carol was a native of Orient, New York. She was the daughter of Frank and Mabel Richard. She was a graduate of Kings College in Briarcliff Manor, New York, where she met her husband Donald Irwin. After...

Sep 2, 2020

Hazel Ashe, age 76, of Cullowhee, NC, passed away Wednesday, September 2, 2020. She is the daughter of the late Oscar and Bertha Ashe. 

Hazel was a member of Speedwell Baptist Church. She dearly loved her siblings. She also loved her nieces and nephews as well as her animals.   

She is survived by one brother Johnny Ashe and several special nieces and...

Sep 1, 2020

Judy Ann Harris Carroll, age 74 of Sylva, passed away Tuesday, September 1, 2020.   She was born on January 18, 1948, in Sylva, to David and Blanch Allen (Mathis) Harris.

She enjoyed life to its fullest and loved her time with family and friends. 

Judy will be dearly missed by her mother, Blanch; children, Angelina (Eric) Fisher, Steven Aldridge; brother, David Michael...

Sep 1, 2020

Fannie Mae Trantham Thompson, 81, of Sylva, passed away Tuesday September 1, 2020 at her residence. Born August 22, 1939, she was the daughter of the late Phil and Mary Belle Trantham.  Fannie loved her family especially her grandkids and great grandkids. She was a loving mother and a Christian lady. She was kind to all her friends and loved...

Aug 31, 2020

Ruben Longoria, age 61 of Sylva, NC, passed away Monday, August 31, 2020.   He was born on June 11, 1959, in Brownsville, TX to Gonzales and Frances (Lopez) Longoria.

Ruben is survived by his loving wife, Velma (Franks). 

Daughters- Amanda and Rachel

Preceded in death by his son, Ruben Jr., his brother Joe, and his sister Elida

Private cremation arrangements have been entrusted to...

Aug 30, 2020

Charles Frederick Keith, age 94 of Hawthorne, Florida, passed away Sunday, August 30, 2020.  He was born June 27, 1926, in Aitch, PA to the late, Nelson Shell and Anna Pearl (nee Auman) Keith.

He is survived by wife, Dorthea (nee Mike).

Charles' cremated remains will be laid to rest at a later date in Hawthorne, FL.

Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to...

Aug 28, 2020

Robert Lee Dills, 82, of Cullowhee, passed away Friday morning August 28, 2020. A native and lifelong resident of Jackson County he was the son of the late Selma Dills. A member of Black Mountain Baptist Church, Robert was the oldest living Deacon at the Church and had been a Deacon since 1967. He was in charge of the Christmas...

Aug 27, 2020

Katherine Whitt Miller died on August 27, 2020, at her home in Webster, with her children by her side. She would be the first to say she had a wonderful life. Born in 1942 to Jesse and Isabel Whitt,

Katherine spent her childhood traveling between her family’s residence in Chicago and the Whitt family homestead in Madison County, NC. At twenty-two,...

Aug 26, 2020

LTC Frank “Obie” Gordon Willey, Jr., age 84 of Bryson City, NC. passed away 26th day, of August, 2020.  He was born on April 17, 1936, in San Francisco, CA to the late Frank G. Willey, Sr. and Jennie Lee (Grive) Willey.

He was a US Army Veteran with 21 years of service. Gordon’s last stateside assignment was Provost Marshall, Fort...

Aug 26, 2020

Joe Garrett Hair of Sylva passed away early Wednesday, August 26, 2020, at his home after a period of declining health.  Joe was born on September 30, 1940 in Asheville, NC. He lived most of his life in Dills Cove in Sylva where he enjoyed logging, walking with his beloved dogs, and spending time with his family. He enjoyed watching his...

Aug 22, 2020

John Carroll McCall, age 90, of Cashiers, NC, passed away Saturday, August 22, 2020.   He was born on February 5, 1930 in Jackson County, NC to the late Albert and Mary (Brown) McCall.

Carroll was an avid golfer who loved his time with family and friends. 

He will be dearly missed by his loving wife of nearly 70 years, Jeanette (Tidwell); children,...

Aug 21, 2020

Andrew Stephen White went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on August 21, 2020.  He was born March 6 1952, a native and lifelong resident of Jackson County.  His parents Earnest and Rosie White and one brother Jim White precede him in death.  He leaves behind a wife of 47 years, Nell Williamson White of the...

Aug 20, 2020

Aug 19, 2020

Joyce Fisher Lovin, 88, of Sylva, passed away Wednesday August 19, 2020.  A native and a lifelong resident of Jackson County she was the daughter of the late Don and Dallie Fisher. 

Joyce was a member of the First Baptist Church in Sylva and she enjoyed crocheting, needlepoint and playing bridge several times a week. She also loved to travel when...

Aug 17, 2020

Kathy Cross, 69 of Sylva, passed away on Monday, August 17, 2020. She is the daughter of the late Dee and Jessielee Coggins. Preceding her in death were one brother, Lester, and two sisters: Jean and Carolyn Coggins.

She is survived by her husband, Chuck of twenty-five years; brother, Harold (Jan) Coggins; several nieces, nephews, and cousins; and loving her dogs,...

Aug 17, 2020

Marta Cecilia Conway, 63, of Sylva, NC passed away on Monday August 17th, 2020 after a long illness.

Marta was a devoted wife, a loving mother, and a faithful daughter and sister.  Her family was a constant source of pride, especially when it came to her nine grandchildren.  They adored their “Yaya”, and she returned their affection tenfold.   

Marta relished opening her...

Aug 15, 2020

Eloise Wykle Baldwin, 79, of Whittier, passed away Saturday August 15, 2020. A lifelong resident of Jackson County she was the daughter of the late Person and Martha Wykle. She was a member of Wilmont Baptist Church and she loved her grandbabies and great grandbabies but her passion was talking about the Lord. In addition to her parents she was...