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Janine Ann Gagne
Nov 20, 2023
Janine Ann (Nilles) Gagne
Janine was born on December 22, 1967 in Rockford, Illinois and was adopted by Clarence and Donna Nilles of Aurora. She also had two older brothers; Michael and RichardJanine learned how to play the piano at a young age and played very often. She also enjoyed playing cards and was an avid reader of various types...
Janet Mathis Bennett
Nov 25, 2023
Janet Diane Mathis Bennett, age 58 of Sylva NC, passed away on Saturday, November 25, 2023. She was born on June 8, 1965, in Jackson County, to the late Jimmy Joe and Mary Parris Mathis.
Janet was a caring and loving person who loved camping, fishing, and arts & crafts. She was a hard worker and loved to talk to...
Daphene Virginia Stancill
Nov 24, 2023
Daphene Mews Stancill, age 75 of Atlanta, GA, passed away November 23, 2023 in Sylva, NC. She was born February 4, 1948 in Newport News, VA, to Boyce & Lois (Slagle) Mews. Daphene was a free-spirit with a kind, loving and giving soul. She always lit up the room just by being there. She was quite the...
Cooter Wood
Nov 23, 2023
Cooter Wood, 87 of Sylva, passed away on Thursday, November 23, 2023. He was born on March 11, 1936 in Jackson County to the late Dell and Cora Lowe Wood.
In addition to his parents, Cooter is preceded in death by his wife, Wilda Rogers Wood, sisters, Jacqueline Brown, Joyce Adams and Hilda Fisher, brother, Billy Wood and...
Cheryl Pollock Creasman
Nov 22, 2023
Cheryl Pollock Creasman, age 69 of Sylva NC, passed away peacefully on November 22, 2023, surrounded by her family.
She was born in Easton PA on January 15, 1954, to Kenneth and Lillian Pollock.
She is survived by her husband, Effrem Creasman; sons, Chad Purcell and wife Amy, Matthew Ogden and wife Meagan; daughter, Haley Creasman; brother, Michael Pollock and...
Wilma Ashe Young
Nov 21, 2023
Wilma Ashe Young, born November 19, 1940, of the Savannah Community, went home to be with her Lord on Tuesday November 21, 2023.She was preceded in death by her parents Sherrill and Myrtle (Melton) Ashe of the Bear Creek Community. They later moved to the Big Ridge Community following the development of Bear Lake.Wilma was also preceded in death by...
Robert "Pa" Carter
Nov 21, 2023
Robert “Pa” Carter, 79, of Sylva, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 21, 2023.
A native of Jackson County, he was the son of the late James and Anne (Bennett) Carter.
At 17 years old he would marry the love of his life, Wanda Jean Ashe. They would spend the next 56 years together....
Billy Ray Meadows
Nov 14, 2023
Billy Ray Meadows, 61, of the Dark Ridge Community passed away Tuesday evening November 14, 2023. A native of Madison County, he was the son of late Troy and Rachel King Meadows. He was a dedicated lineman for a over 35 years for the phone company. He enjoyed fishing, camping and ginseng hunting. He loved the Lord and reading his Bible.Services...
Margaret Green McCall
Nov 14, 2023
Margaret Green McCall\
Whittier – Margaret Ann Green McCall, 80, went to heaven on Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at Harris Regional Medical Center.
Margaret was a native of Macon County and a daughter of the late Jonas Green and Flora Mae Wykle Green. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Jasper...
Wilma Faye Wright
Nov 10, 2023
Wilma “Faye” Wright age 83, died peacefully after a short illness on November 10, 2023.She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Wright and her son Kenneth Wright. She leaves behind her daughter, Sharon Buckman (Rick), grandson Ricky and granddaughter Katie. She leaves her daughter in law, Janice, grandson Jackson (Cindy), grandson Gabe and granddaughter Jennifer.
She also...
Virginia (Ginny) Sapp Orr
Nov 6, 2023
With great sorrow, the family of Virginia (Ginny) Sapp Orr announces her passing on November 6, 2023. They rejoice knowing she is now playing piano and singing in God’s heavenly choir.
Ginny loved singing and playing the piano to glorify her Savior. She played the piano for several churches and was faithful to all.
Ginny was born...
Carrie Astrid Powell
Nov 5, 2023
Carrie Astrid Powell, a dedicated individual whose passion for serving extended beyond her professional career, passed away at her home on November 5, 2023. She will be fondly remembered for her immense contributions to the field of athletic training and her unwavering commitment to making a difference in the lives of those around her. She was a true giver...
Betty Sue Brown
Nov 10, 2023
Betty Sue Brown, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, friend, and a true servant of the Lord, peacefully left this world in the comfort of her home on November 10th, 2023. Betty's extraordinary life was filled with music, love, and unwavering faith. Born in Pound, VA on January 1st, 1947 to Alfred and Ella Mullins Collins, Betty's journey through life...
Gary Dean Rees
Nov 1, 2023
Gary Dean Rees, 73 of Cullowhee, NC departed this Earth on Nov. 1, 2023. He was without a doubt a river to his people. He survived the head of the river, Sarah Loosier Rees, his wife of 46 years with whom he was faithfully and madly in love and ready to see again. Surrounded by his 4 children, Catherine Sapp,...
Mary Farmer Owens
Nov 5, 2023
Mary Farmer Owens, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and foster grandparent, passed away peacefully on November 5, 2023. She was born on February 27, 1938, in Jackson County to the late Jerome and Mauda Carver Farmer.Throughout her life, Mary pursued various occupations. From working at a sewing plant to managing housekeeping tasks, she embraced every opportunity with dedication and perseverance. However,...
Gretchen Buchanan Leatherwood
Nov 4, 2023
Gretchen “GG” Buchanan Leatherwood, age 80 of Sylva NC, passed away on Saturday November 4, 2023. She was born on May 25, 1943, in Jackson County, to the late Burke Hobert and Gertrude Wooten Buchanan. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband William Harold Leatherwood Jr. and daughter, Theda Leatherwood Rudd.
Gretchen was a member of Deitz...
Jerry Dale Brooks
Nov 3, 2023
With great sorrow, the Brooks family announces that Jerry Dale Brooks, 79, of Gallatin, Tennessee passed away following an extended illness, finding his peace in heaven, on November 3, 2023.
Jerry was born in the Addie community near Sylva, North Carolina on March 8, 1944, to his parents, the late Isaac Brooks and Helen Blanton Brooks Bryson. A graduate of...
Dr. Thomas Clinton Wilson
Oct 29, 2023
Thomas Clinton Wilson, M.D., age 85 of Cullowhee NC, went to his heavenly home on Sunday, October 29, 2023. He was born on March 10, 1938, in Indianapolis, IN, to the late Jack Bennett and Eunice Misner Wilson.
Thomas was a local Family Practice physician with an office on East Fork Road in Sylva. He received his bachelor’s degree...
Helen Grey Snyder
Oct 24, 2023
Helen Grey Snyder (Mills) was born on June 11, 1942, in Jackson County. She peacefully passed away at her home on October 24, 2023. Helen will be warmly remembered for her significant contributions to her family and community. She was a loving daughter, mother, sister, and friend to many.Helen was the beloved daughter of Elihue and Lemmer McFalls Mills. While...
Jesse Jones Franklin
Oct 25, 2023
Jesse Jones Franklin, 78 of Sylva, passed away on Wednesday, October 25, 2023. He was born on January 3, 1945 to the late Jess and Myrtle Jones Franklin. Jesse enjoyed singing gospel music, going to church, working on cars, and most of all spending time with family. Jesse loved the Lord. He was a member of Sunrise House of Worship....
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