Obituaries

Jul 1, 2019

Vadean Bouler, 82, of Whittier, NC went home to be with the Lord on Monday, July 1, 2019 at home surrounded by her loving family. 

She dearly loved her family, loved her Lord and was known as an avid reader.

Vadean is survived by two sons; Gene (Linda) Bouler, Tony (Dee) Bouler and one daughter; Tina (Douglas) Gross. She is also survived...

Jun 30, 2019

Thomas Edward Davis, 46, of Cullowhee, passed away Sunday June 30, 2019. A native and lifelong resident of Jackson County he was the son of Nancy Thomas Davis of Cullowhee and the late Eddie Davis of Cullowhee. Tommy was a U.S.Army Desert Storm Veteran. He worked for Watson Construction in Franklin along side his childhood best friends. He enjoyed outlaw...

Jun 28, 2019

Harvey John DeWolf, 95, passed away on Friday, June 28, 2019. He was born in Highland Park, Michigan on March 5, 1924. He was the son of the late Henry and Ruth DeWolf. 

He enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in December, 1942.

He has lived in Jackson County since 1988. He was a machinist most of his life. He loved to...

Jun 25, 2019

Jun 25, 2019

Jun 24, 2019

Ronald Ralph Worling, 73, passed away Monday June 24, 2019

Services will be announced

Jun 24, 2019

Monna Irene Wilson, 79, passed away Monday June 24, 2019

Services will be announced

Jun 19, 2019

William C. “Bill” Austin, age 74, of Sylva passed away Wednesday, June 19, 2019 at Mission Hospital of Asheville, NC.  Mr. Austin was born July 8, 1944 in Dearborn, MI. He was the son of the late Roy and Mae Mildred (Jennings) Austin.  He was the husband of Nohemy Hernandez Chavez Austin. He is survived by two brothers; Jim and...

Jun 14, 2019

Edwin Taylor Norton, 87, of Cullowhee, NC passed away. Friday, June 14, 2019 surrounded by his loving children.

A celebration of life service will be held at 11:00 am, Saturday, June 29 at Appalachian Funeral Service, 165 Skyland Dr. Sylva, NC 28779

Ed was born May 30, 1932 in Cullowhee, NC to Frank Edwin and Wilma (Smith) Norton.

A high school graduate, he...

Jun 10, 2019

Mr. Robert Lee Mathis 63 passed away on Monday June 10th. Born on October 7, 1955 to the late Elbert and Inez Mathis, he was a lifelong resident of Jackson County. A half-brother, Tom Mills also preceded him in death.

Robert is survived by his wife Kathy and one son, Travis D. Mathis. Also surviving are a grandson, Lane Mathis; one...

Jun 10, 2019

Clara "Mamaw" Bryson, 72, of Cullowhee, went home to be with the Lord, Monday June 10, 2019. A native and lifelong resident of Jackson County she was the daughter of the late Marvin and Annie Sims. Clara was a member of The Summit Church and she enjoyed spending time with her family, friends and her beloved Heidi. In addition to...

Jun 7, 2019

Charlie "Gadget" Woodring, 63, of Sylva, passed away Friday June 7, 2019. A native and lifelong resident of Jackson County, he was the son of the late John and Rosa Woodring. Charlie attended Old Savannah Baptist Church. He loved working on cars, fishing and riding his motorcycle, "got to go do the Dragon". In addition to his parents he was...

Jun 6, 2019

Marion Beegle, 85, of Cullowhee, went home to be with the Lord Thursday morning June 6, 2019. A native of Georgia, she was the daughter of the late Lonnie and Louise Williams. Marion was a member of Cullowhee Presbyterian Church, where she enjoyed working with the youth group and organizing mission trips for them. She loved to sew, paint and...

Jun 5, 2019

Dr. Ernest Gordon Muntz, age 95, passed away peacefully on June 5, 2019. He was predeceased by his wife of 70 years, Marjorie Corinne Wilson Muntz. They had three children, Carolyn Crosthwaite (Hal) of Denville, NJ; Deborah Krehbiel (Tuck) of Cincinnati, OH; and Dr. Howard G. Muntz (Dr. Barbara Goff) of Seattle, WA; six grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Born...

Jun 4, 2019

Balsam- Roosevelt Hyman Gibson, 86, of Balsam, passed away Tuesday June 4, 2019 at Mission Hospital in Asheville. A native of Jackson County, he was the son of the late Frank and Pearlie Elders Gibson. In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by two grandsons, Timothy and Travis Calicutt, two brothers; Odell (Martha) Gibson and AC...

Jun 3, 2019

Samuel Lee Howell, 59, of Sylva, transitioned from this earthly life on June 3, 2019, at Mountain Trace Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. A lifelong resident of Sylva, Samuel was born January 29, 1960. His parents were the late Lillie Jo Howell and Vester Arnold (Stepfather). At an early age, Samuel was baptized and became a member of Liberty Baptist Church....

Jun 1, 2019

Terry Gene Moore, 59, of Texas formally of Sylva who passed away in 2019. He was a 1977 graduate Sylva Webster High School. 

Graveside services will be held Sunday, June 23, 2019 at Old Field Cemetery at 2:00 pm. 

Appalachian Funeral Services is handling arrangements for the family. 

May 27, 2019

Michael “Mike” James Frady, age 53, of Raleigh formally of Sylva  passed away Monday, May 27, 2019 at Wake Medical Center of Raleigh, NC.  Michael was born April 19, 1966 and he is the son of Woodrow and Artie (Estes) Frady.  Mike served in the United States Army for four years and was also owner of Morrisville Heating and Air for...

May 27, 2019

Clara "Mama Sue" Dills, 92, of Webster, went home to be with the Lord surrounded by her family, Monday May 27, 2019. A native of Jackson County she was the daughter of the late Phillip and Amanda Holderman. Mama Sue was a member of Sylva First Baptist Church and cherished her Ruth Sunday School Class. She loved to read, cook,...

May 25, 2019

Harold "Gene" Mitchell, 84, of Sylva, passed away with his family at his side, Saturday May 25, 2019. Gene was the third of three children born to Thomas and Flora Matheson Mitchell, July 9, 1934. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his loving wife of 57 years, Grace Ramsey Mitchell, a brother Herman Mitchell...