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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...

Brandy Cope Hubbard

Brandy Cope Hubbard

Sep 24, 2019

Brandy Cope Hubbard, 43, of Martinsville, Virginia, formerly of Sylva, NC, passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer, Tuesday September 24, 2019. 

Brandy was employed with UNC-Rockingham Medical Center in Eden, NC as a Clinical Lab Tech and had proudly served in the U.S.Army National Guard.  She was preceded in death by her grandparents Wade and Doris Ammons and Pauline...

John Killinger

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...