Obituaries

Nov 19, 2019

Nov 19, 2019

Charles John Jordan, 80, of Bryson City, passed away at home after a long illness and has now gone home to be with the Lord. Charles is a U.S.Navy Veteran and his greatest love was bowling and the Smoky Mountain Senior Games. He was loved by all and is already missed by so many. 

Charles is survived by two brothers; Kenneth...

Nov 17, 2019

Judy Kay Singleton, 65, of Sylva, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday November 17, 2019. A native of Haywood County, she had lived in Sylva since 1988. Judy was a member of Pleasant Balsam Baptist Church. She leaves behind the love of her life, her fur baby Willis. Judy never met a stranger, she always had time...

Nov 17, 2019

Mrs Sarah Margaret Barrett, July 25, 1922 - November 17, 2019

Mrs Sarah Margaret Barrett, daughter of the late Jesse Cleveland Counts and Margaret Lykes Counts, was born on July 25, 1922 in Birmingham, Alabama.  She attended Woodlawn High School, Montevallo College and graduated from Howard College, now known as Sanford University. 

She was a gifted musician, playing cello in middle school,...

Nov 13, 2019

Jim Stiwinter, age 72, of Cullowhee, NC, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 13, 2019 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Willean Stiwinter and the son of the late Odell and Baye Stiwinter. 

He was a member of Cashiers Church of God. He was retired from Duke Power Energy and...

Nov 12, 2019

Walter Powers passed November 12, 2019. Born in Mulberry, Florida  August 7, 1921, Walter leaves behind his wife of 38 years, Joan Bushey Kepner Powers, daughter Anne Clendinen,  sons William Powers, Daniel Kepner, Dennis Kepner, 2 granddaughters, 6 grandsons, 2 great grandsons, 2 great granddaughters.

Walter had a lifetime in the newspaper business including news bureau director, newspaper reporter, and columnist....

Nov 10, 2019

Tommy Scott, age 60, of Sylva, NC, went home to be with the Lord on November 9, 2019 at his home. He was the son of the late Frank and Geraldine Scott. 

In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by one brother; Jerry Scott.

He is survived by one sister; Debbie Whiteside, three brothers; Ricky Scott, Ronnie (Kathy)...

Nov 10, 2019

Kenneth Hutt Nicholson, age 69, of Cullowhee, NC, passed away on Sunday, November 10, 2019 surrounded by his loving family. He was the son of the late Manuel and Genevieve Moody Nicholson. 

He was retired as a heavy equipment operator in the construction industry and continued to farm for the remainder of his life. Hutt dearly loved his family. 

He is survived by...

Nov 10, 2019

Nancy loved her family and the Lord...

She was loved for her laughter and gracious personality, her adventurous spirit, her faithfulness as a mom, grandma and great-grandma, along with being a fun-loving wife to Bob for 58 years. She loved to travel—with her favorite hobby being finding “dealies” and trekking around the globe. Being raised in Hampton Beach, New Hampshire, she...

Nov 7, 2019

Caroll Bradley, 73, of Sylva, passed away Thursday evening November 7, 2019. A native and lifelong resident of Jackson County he was the son of the late Huey Bradley and Faye Dills.  Caroll was a U.S. Army Veteran having served in Viet Nam. He was an avid hunter and fisherman , who loved the outdoors and cared deeply about conservation and...

Oct 30, 2019

Rebecca Sandel, 73, of Franklin, NC (formerly of Tampa), passed peacefully on October 30, 2019 with her husband at her side. She was born in Greenville, AL on July 28, 1946. She moved to Tampa where she attended Brewster High School and graduated with the class of 1964. She worked as a teacher’s aide for 27 years at Dickenson Elementary...

Oct 30, 2019

Larry Boyd Jamison, known as "Tootie" to most, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 30, 2019. Tootie's family, who loved him dearly, was by his side. Tootie was a native of Jackson County. He was born May 16, 1947. Most people remember him as the owner of "Jamison's Body Shop" and "Jamison Transport" which he owned with his sons, Jeff...

Oct 29, 2019

John Coolidge Nicholson 92, formerly of Webster, passed away on Tuesday October 29, 2019 at McCracken Rest Home in Waynesville, NC following a declining illness. He was the husband of the late Rachel Nicholson and the son of the late William and Sarah Nicholson. In addition to his wife and parents, John was preceded in death by three brothers and...

Oct 27, 2019

Paul Melton, 78, of Sylva, NC passed away Sunday, October 27, 2019. He is the son of the late Woodford D. Melton and Lillie Mae (Crawford) Melton. He is survived by his wife Rose Coggins. 

In addition to his wife he is survived by two children, Tammy Brooks (Lloyd) and Kenny Melton (Lisa); three grandchildren, Ashley Caldwell, Kaitlyn Melton, Daniel Melton; one...

Oct 26, 2019

Mr. Charles Lawson Griffin 69 of Sylva passed away on Saturday October 26th. Born on August 7, 1950, he was the son of the late Fred Elbert and Francis Robinson Griffin. Charles worked for the Town of Sylva for twenty-five years and was a member of Laurel Branch Baptist Church. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend. He...

Oct 25, 2019

Joan "Mama Jo" Osborn, 80, of Sylva, passed away Friday morning October 25, 2019. She was preceded in death by her parents, Howard and Hazel Jorgenson Hillman, as well as Jim Carlson of Minnesota, Raymond Pint of Iowa and Hilary Osborn of Cherokee. 

Left to cherish her memory;

Her children- Shawn Cahill(Ken) of Bryson City 

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Oct 21, 2019

Michael Perry Montgomery’s spirit sailed on to fish in the great heavenly lakes on October 21, 2019 after a brave and fearless fight against the earthly diseases that we all face.  In this life, Perry was an accomplished and respected builder and contractor in western North Carolina for more than 40 years, specializing in custom log and timber frame homes. ...

Oct 21, 2019

Daniel Ray Foxworth, 62, of Cullowhee, went home to be with the Lord, Monday October 21, 2019. A USMC Veteran, Daniel was a Combat Engineer. He loved riding his motorcycle and was an avid Tarheel fan. He would sing karaoke and loved being around his family and friends, he never met a stranger ! A member of the VFW in Canton, NC, Daniel was...

Oct 20, 2019

Phillip Allen Franklin, 65, of Sylva, passed away Sunday October 20, 2019. A native and lifelong resident of Jackson County, he was the son of the late Jess Asbury and Myrtle Jones Franklin. Phillip loved to draw and paint in his spare time and he loved spending time with his family and friends. In addition to his parents he was...

Oct 20, 2019

Nadine Sheehan, 73, of Sylva, went home to be with the Lord, Sunday October 20, 2019. A native and lifelong resident of Jackson County she was the daughter of the late Glenn and Ethel Nations. Nadine was a member of New Savannah Baptist Church and was a loving mother, housewife and grandmother. Besides her parents she was also preceded in...