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Herman Lewis Wike
Jun 25, 2020
On the morning of June 25, 2020, Herman Lewis Wike went to be with the Lord at the age of 92.
Herman was born to Carter and Dellia Wike in 1928 in Cullowhee, NC. He married Shirley Mae Miles in 1953 and together they raised one daughter, Pam. Herman accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior in 1960 and was...
Mary Elizabeth Bryson
Jun 24, 2020
Mary Elizabeth Worley Bryson, 77, of Sylva, NC passed away Wednsday, June 24, 2020. She is the daughter of the late James Jackson and Bessie Lee Worley. She was the wife of the late Daniel Bryson Sr. who passed away in 2006.
Mary is survived by four children, Ronnie Worley, Gary Bryson, Kimberly Bryson Marrinan and husband Randy and Lena Bradleigh Skyler...
Mary Lee Potter
Jun 23, 2020
Mary Lee McMahan Potter aged 79 of Bryson City NC, beloved wife of Durward W Potter, left this earth on the evening of Tuesday June 23rd 2020.
She was the daughter of the late Beatrice Pilkington McMahan and Glenn McMahan.
She leaves behind a family that loves her dearly and will miss her so very much.
Daughters, Lisa Coday and husband Leahman, Vera...
Jerome Oberle
Jun 20, 2020
Jerry Lee Oberle, 65, passed away at his home with his wife at his side on Saturday, June 20, 2020 after battling an aggresive form of cancer.
Jerry located to Glenville, NC in 1995 from St. Petersburg, Fl. He was a lifelong carpenter and developed a custom home building business in 1977, Lake Colony Construction. He became a highly reputable builder...
Anne Setzer
Jun 16, 2020
Anne Bridges Setzer. January 30, 1936 – June 16, 2020 passed away peacefully at her home in Cullowhee, NC.
A native of Rutherford County, she was the daughter of the late Oscar Monroe Bridges and Elva Allen Bridges, and was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Bobby Neil Setzer, of Haywood County, two older sisters (Mary Powell and...
Birdie Ellen Buchanan
Jun 13, 2020
Birdie Ellen Sutton Buchanan, 95, of Sylva, NC passed away Saturday, June 13, 2020. Birdie was born on May 23, 1925 to the late Fred and Nora Sutton. She was preceded in death by her husband John Wesley Buchanan Jr. Birdie was a homemaker and loved spending time with her family. She attended Woodland Church of Christ and loved her...
Jimmy Walter Bennett
Jun 11, 2020
Jimmie Walter Bennett (born James Walter Able), 79 of Cullowhee, NC passed away on June 11, 2020. He was born on January 2, 1941, to Luler Able. He grew up in North & South Carolina with his parents Luler & John Bennett and was one of five children: siblings- Ruth (Janie), John (Johnny), William (Bill), and LeRoy Bennett. He served...
Michael Lynn Lawson
Jun 11, 2020
Mike “Fluffy” Lawson, 47, went home to be the Lord on June 11, 2020. He is the son of Harry and Marla Lawson. He was married to his wife of 18 years Monica Lawson. Fluffy was the Chaplain of Jackson County Rescue Squad, volunteered with Qualla and Balsam Fire Departments and also worked as the field training officer with Harris...
Janet Inez Blackburn
Jun 9, 2020
Janet Inez Blackburn entered into the arms of God on June 9, 2020. She was the daughter of the late Howard Blackburn and Lola Hooper Blackburn. She was a lifelong resident of Jackson County. She was a dental assistant for 17 years for John H. Gallaher, DDS in Cashiers. She was also a certified Chiropractic Assistant at Cashiers Chiropractic for...
Carolyn Dale Johnson
Jun 1, 2020
Carolyn Deitz Johnson 77 of Sylva passed away on Monday, June 1st. Born on September 26, 1942 she was the daughter of the late Medford Ransom Deitz and Hattie Harris Deitz; and the wife of the late Benny Burnell Johnson. Carolyn was also preceded in death by her sister, Pam Deitz Galloway. She is survived by three children; daughters, Teresa...
Virginia Ann Peters
May 31, 2020
Virginia Ann “Ginny” Peters October 29, 1943 - May 31, 2020 Ginny Peters lived her 76 years of life fully, and passed away on May 31, 2020 in the comfort of her home, surrounded by her family. She grew up in New Jersey, then moved to Casselberry, Florida with her husband, Jerry, to raise their three girls. There she was...
Tammy Lynn Hoyle
May 29, 2020
Tammy Lynn Hoyle, 57, of Sylva, NC passed away Friday, May 29, 2020. She is the daughter of the late Frank and Barbara (Hoyle) Henry. She was preceded in death by her husband Sam Hoyle. Tammy was a loving, caring person and everyone who knew her loved her. She loved her family dearly and after spending many years caring for...
Donna Kaye McCall
May 27, 2020
Donna Rathbone McCall, 72, went home to be with her Lord Wednesday May 27, 2020 while her family stood by her bedside and held her hand. Donna had a beautiful life with her husband Sid C. McCall for 48 wonderful years. Donna was the child of deceased parents, Dale Rathbone and Frankie Guy Rathbone. Donna was a member of Balsam...
Pamela Sue Graves
May 26, 2020
On Tuesday, May 26, 2020, Pamela Sue (Bissell) Graves a loving mother passed away at the age of 54. She was a resident of Whittier, NC. Pamela was born on October 31, 1965 in Hastings, NE. Her biological father was William Howard Norman. She was raised by Delmar Leroy Bissell and Alice Marie (Dewey) Grummert. She never got to meet...
Rhonda K. Rogers
May 17, 2020
Rhonda K. Rogers, 54, of Sylva, passed away Sunday May 17, 2020 Services will be announced
Emma Lou Bryson
May 16, 2020
Emma Lou Bryson, 91, of Sylva, passed away Saturday May 16, 2020. A native and a lifelong resident of Jackson County she was born on May 6, 1929 and she was the daughter of the late Odell and Grace Bryson. Emma was a lifelong member of Liberty Baptist Church, where she was an usher and known as the "Candy Lady",...
Matthew Littlejohn
May 15, 2020
Matthew Lee Littlejohn, 48, of Whittier, NC passed away May 15, 2020. He was born in Swain County and was raised by Robert Taylor and his mother Joyce Taylor. He is survived by his wife Mae Christine Loftis Littlejohn. Matthew was a woodsman and he loved to hunt and fish and anything to do with the outdoors. Most of all...
Robert Sylvester Brooks
May 12, 2020
Robert Sylvester Brooks, 58, of Sylva, NC passed away Wednesday, May 13, 2020. He is the son of the late Robert Brooks Sr. and Pauline (Pannell) Brooks. He is survived by his wife Lila (Carter) Brooks. Robert worked construction and loved to mechanic in his spare time. One of his greatest joys in life came from riding his Harley Davidson...
Jacquelean Bumgarner
May 8, 2020
Jacquelean “Jackie” Gibby Bumgarner, age 74, of Sylva, NC, passed away on Friday, May 8, 2020. She was the daughter of the late Jack Gibby and the late Annie Mae Moseman. She is survived by two sons; Mike (Tina) Brooks and John Brooks. Additional obituary information will be published as it becomes available. Appalachian Funeral Services of Sylva, NC is...
William Eldon Jamison
May 5, 2020
Eldon Jamison, age 71, of Cullowhee, NC passed away unexpectedly while serving his beloved community on Tuesday, May 5, 2020. He was the son of the late Edgar and Hilda Jamison.
Eldon was a fifty-year member of Yellow Mountain Baptist Church. He served forty plus years as a paramedic with the Glenville-Cashiers Emergency Medical Service and with the Glenville-Cashiers Rescue...
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