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John Killinger
Sep 22, 2019
William "John" Killinger, 77, of Sylva, N.C., passed away on Sunday September 22, 2019, due to complications from COPD.
He was the son of the late Winfield Killinger and Edna Forsythe of Baltimore, Maryland, and he was preceded in death by his infant son, Johnnie, his father-in-law, Ellerd Hulbert, his mother-in-law, Phyliss Hulbert, and his beloved cat, Poot.
John is survived by his...
Kyrstin Nicole Roberts
Sep 20, 2019
Kyrstin Nicole Roberts, 26, of Cullowhee, NC passed away unexpectedly on Friday, September 20, 2019 at her home. She was a student at Western Carolina University. She was the daughter of Julio Ortiz and Patricia (Jeffery) Blount.
A celebration of Kyrstin's life will be scheduled and announced at a later date.
Appalachian Funeral Services of Sylva, NC is serving the family.
Barbara Ann Hewel
Sep 20, 2019
Barbara Ann Hewel of Sylva, NC, flew away to the arms of Jesus, on September 20, 2019. She was born in Nassau County, Long Island, NY on 10/9/42. Bobby was raised from the age of 9, in Richmond NH, a small town of 374 residents. She enjoyed TV, coloring in childrens color books and watching Disney cartoons. She loved her...
David Daniel Bryson
Sep 15, 2019
David Bryson, 67, of Clyde formally of Sylva passed away Sunday, September 15, 2019. He is the son of the late C.A. and Estella Bryson. He is survived by his wife Carolyn Bryson.
David was a former member of New Hope Baptist Church in Sylva and is a current member of Crestview Baptist Church in Canton, NC. He was a 1970 graduate of...
Richard Karl Bartnik
Sep 15, 2019
Richard Karl Bartnik, was tragically taken from us on Sunday, September 15, doing what he loved, riding his motorcycle through the mountains of North Carolina with his wife, Alane. He will be truly missed by his family and many friends.
He leaves behind his children, Sarah (Randy) Barnhill, Joshua Barnik, Stepchildren; Candice (Jared) Carey, Alan (Jocelyn) Passaro, Dominick Passaro and Roxan...
Shirley Jean Cooper
Sep 10, 2019
Shirley Davis Cooper, 75, of the Gateway Community went home to be with Jesus on Tuesday, September 10, 2019. She was born in Jackson County, NC and was a founding member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Dillsboro, NC.
She was preceded in death by her husband; James (Jim) Cooper, one son; Steve Cooper, one grandson; Clay Cooper, her parents; Grady...
Deral Bradley
Sep 8, 2019
Deral Bradley, 89, of Sylva, went home to be with the Lord, Sunday September 8, 2019. A resident of Jackson County for most of his life, he was the son of the late Harrison and Elba Deitz Bradley.
Deral was co-owner/operator of B&B Lumber Company and was a U.S.Army Veteran serving during the Korean conflict. He was a Scout Master with the...
Bonnie Gibson
Sep 5, 2019
Bonnie King Gibson, born April 10, 1923, Entered into the presence of her Lord Thursday morning September 5, 2019. Bonnie was a lifelong resident of Piney Mountain in the Barkers Creek Community and a member of Piney Mountain Baptist Church. She was the daughter of the late Tom and Dora King and was also preceded in death by her husband...
M.G. Decker
Sep 2, 2019
M. G. Decker, 84, of Sylva, NC, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, September 2, 2019 at Vero Health and Rehabilitation. He was the husband of the late Nancy Bryson Decker and the son of the late Luther and Violet Decker.
M.G. attended Wesleyanna United Methodist Church and was retired from the United States Postal Service. He enjoyed...
Ellerd Miner Hulbert
Aug 31, 2019
Ellerd Miner Hulbert, 88, of Sylva, N.C., passed away on Saturday August 31, 2019, after suffering a sudden stroke.
He was the son of the late Percy and Harriet Hulbert of Marlborough, Conn., and was also preceded in death by his beloved wife of 62 years, Phyllis Hulbert, and their daughter, Carol Hulbert-Foster, and son-in-law Tony Simpson.
Ellerd is survived by his three...
Ruby Rice Talley
Aug 26, 2019
Ruby Rice Talley, 81, of Cashiers, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, August 26, 2019. She was the wife of the late Richard Talley and the daughter of the late Chris and Estelle Rice.
She was a member of Heady Mountain Baptist Church. She loved to work word puzzles, reading and crocheting. She dearly loved her family and...
JoAnne Sutton
Aug 26, 2019
JoAnne Henson Sutton, Gammie, 85, of Cullowhee, went home to be with the Lord, Monday August 26, 2019. A native and lifelong resident of Cullowhee, she was the daughter of the late William Thomas and Vivian Ashe Henson. JoAnne was an educator, who taught in the Jackson County School System for 37 1/2 years. She was always delighted to see...
Joy Hoyle
Aug 25, 2019
Joy Phillips Hoyle, 74, of Sylva, went home to be with the Lord, Sunday August 25, 2019. A native and lifelong resident of Jackson County, Joy was the daughter of the late Ransom and Leah Phillips. Joy was a Member of Central Haywood Church of Christ. She wrote and published two books; Beneath the Balsams and Handed down, passed around....
Shirley Ann Ashe
Aug 22, 2019
Shirley Ashe, 71, of Sylva went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 22, 2019. She was the daughter of the late Weaver and Bonnie Cunningham.
Shirley dearly loved her family and also loved to read.
In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her former husband; Joseph C. Ashe and one sister; Mary Sue Guilino.
She...
Melvin Thomas Dixon
Aug 19, 2019
Melvin Thomas Dixon 89 of Sylva NC, formerly of Richmond, Charlottesville and Deltaville VA passed away in Sylva on August 19th 2019. Born in Richmond VA to Charles Aubrey Dixon and Edith Grigg Jones Dixon. He was preceded in death by his older brother Charles Aubrey Dixon Jr (Joyce) of Frederick MD. He is survived by his wife of 67...
Jim Taylor
Aug 14, 2019
James "Jim" Taylor, 75, passed away on Wednesday August 14th at Mission Hospital in Asheville, NC. He was the husband of Gail Taylor and the son of the late Lawton and Blanche Taylor.
Jim retired from Skyland Distributing and was a member of the Lake Hills Church of Candler where he was a member of "The Chain Gang", performing much needed projects...
Vanessa Danielle Mexicano
Aug 12, 2019
Vanessa Mathis Mexicano, 31 of Sylva, went home to be with the Lord, Monday August 12, 2019. She was the wife of Miguel Mexicano and the daughter of Carl (Phyllis) Mathis and Janice (Jesus) Garcia.
She dearly loved her family. Her children were her whole world. She loved to cook her Mexican dishes.
She is survived by her husband of two years Miguel...
Jimmy Woodard
Aug 6, 2019
Jimmy Woodard, 58, of Sylva, went home to be with the Lord, Tuesday August 6, 2019. A native and lifelong resident of Jackson County, he was the son of the late James A. and Gladys Woodard. Jimmy worked for over 14 years at Environmental Inc. in Sylva. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time outdoors with his family and friends....
Dorothy Elvina Painter
Aug 6, 2019
Mrs. Dorothy Farrior Painter of Sylva, North Carolina was peacefully called home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, August 6th, 2019 at the full age of ninety-nine. She looked forward to this heavenly reunion with her husband James Vernon Painter, of Sylva, and her eldest son James Vernon Painter, Junior. She was born on...
Grace Queen
Aug 4, 2019
Grace "Nanny" Queen, 90, of Sylva, NC, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 4, 2019. She was the wife of the late T.H. Queen and the daughter of the late Ira and Luta Queen.
She was a member of Ochre Hill Baptist Church. She loved baking, cooking and her flowers. Grace dearly loved her family. Her great grandsons;...
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