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Nadine Sheehan

Nadine Sheehan

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...

Alva Jo Hoyle

Alva Jo Hoyle

Oct 19, 2019

Jo Hoyle, our earthly angel, moved to her Heavenly Home on Saturday, October 19th.   Jo was 63 years of age.  A native of Jackson County, Jo was born on June 28th, 1956 to Amy Beasley Hoyle and the Late Alvin Hoyle.

Jo is survived by her Mother, Amy and two sisters, Sheila Hoyle and Katie Hoyle.  Jo is also survived by...

William Eugene Anderson

William Eugene Anderson

Oct 19, 2019

William Eugene Anderson, 75, of Hallsboro, NC, passed away on October 19, 2019 in Sylva, NC. He was a lifelong resident of Columbus County. 

Eugene was born June 14, 1944 to the late Simon Pink Anderson and the late Ola Barefoot Anderson in Columbus County. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister; Mary Herring. Surviving are...

Glenda Marie Adams

Glenda Marie Adams

Oct 18, 2019

Glenda Sellers Adams went to her home in Heaven on Friday, October 18th, after a lengthy illness. She was born on June 13th, 1944 to the Late Harley and Virgie Ensley Sellers.

Glenda was joyfully married to Bill Adams on September 19th, 1964.  They enjoyed 55 years of marriage and together they raised two sons, Nick and Jerry Adams.

She is survived...

Kasey Lynn Maney

Kasey Lynn Maney

Oct 15, 2019

Kasey Lynn Maney, 20, of Franklin, NC passed away Tuesday, October 15, 2019 at her home. She is the daughter of Katina Ledford and Gary Maney.

Kasey was a member of Wilmot Baptist Church and one of her biggest life accomplishments was when she graduated from Victory Christian School in 2017 and while at Victory she also won Homecoming Queen. She...

Mary Lou Byrd

Mary Lou Byrd

Oct 14, 2019

Mary Lou Bauer-Byrd (12/27 /1930-10/14/19) 88, of Dillsboro, NC passed away on Monday, October 14th, 2019 surrounded by loved ones. Born in Bloomington, Indiana in 1930, Mary traveled and worked in many areas of the United States before settling down in Dillsboro, NC in 1978. After working as a mental health therapist at Smoky Mountain Mental Health for several years,...

James Ransom Sullivan

James Ransom Sullivan

Oct 12, 2019

Mr. James Ransom Sullivan 74 of Tuckasegee passed away on Saturday October 12th at Harris Regional Hospital. A native of Statesville, he had lived in Jackson County since 2008. He was the son of the late George Nelson Sullivan and Katherine Elaine Dishman. He was married to Lou Thomas Sullivan.

James was a retired postmaster for the United States Postal Service....

Michael Harris

Michael Harris

Oct 11, 2019

Michael Harris, 49, of Sylva, passed away Friday October 11, 2019. A native and a lifelong resident of Jackson County, he was the son of Helen Thomas Harris of Sylva and the late Jerry Harris. Michael had worked as a Traffic Engineer for NCDOT before opening his own shop, Millennium Graphics and most recently Signwerks of Sylva. He was an avid...

James Ralph DeVane

James Ralph DeVane

Oct 10, 2019

James Ralph DeVane, 80, of Cullowhee, passed away Thursday morning October 10, 2019. A native of South Alabama, he was the son of the late Woodrow and Frances DeVane. Ralph retired after 35 years as a Mathematics Professor at Western Carolina University. He loved playing golf, traveling and rooting for his Crimson Tide, but his passion was being an educator...

Warren Harold Hilger

Warren Harold Hilger

Oct 9, 2019

Warren Hilger, age 88, of Cullowhee, NC passed away on Wednesday, October 9, 2019. He was the son of the late Harold and Ruth Hilger.

He is survived by one son; Jeff Hilger (Ken Ramoska) and one daughter; Leigh Hilger (Noel Booth) and also by his beloved dog; Buffy.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to Memory Care (828)...

Ernie Lee Akins

Ernie Lee Akins

Oct 6, 2019

Ernie Lee Akins, 68, of Tuckasegee, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family Sunday October 6, 2019. A native and lifelong resident of Jackson County he was the son of the late Paul and Geneva Akins. A member of New Hope Baptist Church, Ernie was a U.S.Marine Corps Veteran. He loved his truck driving, especially his long distance truck driving,...

David Luker

David Luker

Oct 4, 2019

David Luker, 66, of Tuckaseegee passed away Friday, October 4, 2019. He is the son of Allen Luker and Lillie Mae (Brown) Luker. He is survived by his wife Peggy Luker. David was in the construction industry and he helped build the infrastructure in and around Jackson County. David was also an avid deer hunter. 

In addtion to his wife he...

Daniel Thomas Pulte

Daniel Thomas Pulte

Oct 4, 2019

Daniel Thomas Pulte of Whittier, N.C., age 81, was called for his heavenly tee time on October 4th, 2019.  Daniel was born in Milwaukee, WI on January 10th, 1938.  He attended Pius High School, served in the U.S. Army and worked 37 ½ years in repair for the telephone company. Dan’s passion was golf.  After retirement, he enjoyed making customized...

Tim Ashe

Tim Ashe

Oct 3, 2019

John Timothy "Tim" Ashe, 60, of Waverly, TN formally of Sylva, NC passed away Thursday, October 3, 2019. He is the son of Clinton James Ashe and Annie Ruth (Farmer) Ashe. He is survived by his loving wife and best friend of almost 36 years Kecia Ashe.

Tim was a devoted husband, loving father and a best friend to anyone who...

Gloria Marie Bieloblocki

Gloria Marie Bieloblocki

Oct 3, 2019

Gloria Bieloblocki, age 93, of Sylva, NC went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 3, 2019. She was the wife of John Bieloblocki and the daughter of the late Dewey and Grace Smitendorf.

She is survived by her husband of 47 years, John Bielobocki. She also leaves behind one brother; James Smitendorf and one niece; Connie Hobbs. 

In addition...

James Thomas Biddix

James Thomas Biddix

Oct 3, 2019

James Thomas Biddix, 74, of Sylva, NC passed away October 3, 2019. He the son of the late Lebern and Ollie (Shuler) Biddix. He is survived by his wife of 54 years Ingrid (Williams) Biddix. 

He is survived by two brothers Jack and Don Biddix; four sisters Nettie Frizzel, Margaret Smith, Janie Hoyle and Emma Biddix. 

He is preceded in death by...

"Chubb" Buchanan

"Chubb" Buchanan

Oct 2, 2019

Charles "Chubb" Gordon Buchanan, 79, of Whittier, passed away Wednesday October 2, 2019.

Born November 20, 1939 in Sylva, N.C., he was the son of the late James Gudger and Emma Viola Buchanan of Greens Creek. 

Chubb was a retired heavy equipment operator and an avid gardener. Besides his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife Martha Jane Nations...

Geraldine Yvonne Newell

Geraldine Yvonne Newell

Oct 1, 2019

Geraldine "Gerry" Newell, age 85, of Sherrills Ford, NC, passed away on Tuesday, October 1, 2019 at Abernethy Laurels in Newton, NC. She was the wife of the late John H. Newell and the daughter of the late Sam and Myrtice Short. 

She is survived by two children; Wayne (Trixie) Fallis and Yvonne Wolfram, two great grandsons; Jaden Gaskin and Mason...

Nancy Sue Childers

Nancy Sue Childers

Oct 1, 2019

Nancy Sue Childers, age 82, of Whittier, NC went to her Heavenly Home on Tuesday, October 1, 2019 surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of Alden Childers and the daughter of the late Burney Mel and Mattie Lois Heath Adair. 

She was a member of the Westside Church of Christ in Franklin, NC and a member of the...

Rebecca Jane Wilson

Rebecca Jane Wilson

Sep 26, 2019

Rebecca (Becky) Jane Wilson, age 90, of Sylva, NC passed away on Thursday, September 26, 2019 . She was the wife of the late Conrad Clayton Wilson and the daughter of the late Albert Aaron and Mary Elizabeth Lineberger Alexander. 

She was a member of Sylva First Presbyterian Church. She was retired as a registered nurse, having worked in hospitals and...