Obituaries

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...

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;...

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)...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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)...

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...