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Fred Lane Parker
Oct 10, 2024
Fred Lane Parker, 88, of Sylva, North Carolina, was reunited in Heaven with his beloved wife of over forty years, Helen B. Parker, on Thursday, October 10, 2024.
Fred was also reunited with his parents Lawrence and Laura Parker, brother Charlie Glenn Parker and his wife Marian, and brother-in-law Leonard Hoyle.
He was an outdoors enthusiast, who was known for going out...
Robert Phillip Haire
Oct 8, 2024
Robert Phillip Haire, 88, passed away on Tuesday, October 8, 2024. Phil was born May 1, 1936 in Caretta, West Virginia, to Herman and Pauline Jackson Haire. His family later moved to West Jefferson, NC, where he grew up.
Phil was a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and received both a bachelor’s degree in history and...
Darrell J.C. Millsaps
Oct 7, 2024
Darrell J.C. Millsaps, 86, of Tuckasegee, NC, was sent to his Heavenly Home on October 7, 2024.
He was reunited in Heaven with his parents Jesse and Elizabeth Millsaps, siblings Rae Hall, Pearl Wood, Violet Graves, Mary Roberson, Ruby Middleton, Velma Stephens, and Vance Millsaps, and two grandchildren Whitney Grace and Brittany Ann Millsaps.
Darrell was a native of Jackson County, NC....
Kurstan Janeen Shook
Oct 6, 2024
Kurstan Janeen Shook passed away on the night of October 6th, 2024, due to injuries from a car accident. This was just 8 days after her 17th birthday.
Kurstan was one of a kind she was a fun loving kindhearted free spirit. Kurstan had a smile that would light up the room. Kurstan was a magnet for children and babies. Kurstan...
Raymond Carroll McClure
Jun 29, 2024
Raymond Carroll McClure of Snellville, Ga., went to his heavenly home on June 29, 2024, at the age of 81.
He was born to the late William Paul and Nettie Mae McClure of Sylva on May 13, 1943. He was preceded in death by his sisters, Elizabeth Stewart and Alva Jean Keener.
Carroll is survived by his children, Michele (Davey) Lacey of...
Marcia Moore
Oct 1, 2024
Marcia Bird Moore, age 70, of Cullowhee, North Carolina, passed away on Tuesday, October 1, 2024. She was born on June 18, 1954, in Jackson County to the late Dr. Charles Wells Bird and Ellen Burnette Bird.
She is survived by her mother, Ellen; her siblings, Laura (John Schaeffer) Bird and Peggy (Jack) Stern; her three children, Maggie (Justin) Anders, Rachel...
Samuel Davis Tucker
Oct 1, 2024
Samuel Davis Tucker, age 74, of Sylva, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 1st, 2024. Born on May 30th, 1950, in Virginia, Samuel was a cherished husband, father, brother, and friend with a heart devoted to service, love, and the great outdoors.
Samuel proudly served his country in the U.S. Army and Marine Corps for an honorable 22 years,...
Henry Damond Brewer
Oct 1, 2024
Henry Damon Brewer, 82, of Spruce Pine, NC, died on October 1, 2024.
Born in Yancey County, NC, to the late Ralph Henry Brewer and Ethel Pauline Gouge; in addition to his parents Henry is also preceded in death by his wife of 60 years Leslie Glenn, son-in-law John Combs, brothers Julian Frank, Gurney, Ben and Bill Brewer.
Surviving are his daughters...
Alonzo Benjamin Dills
Sep 30, 2024
Alonzo Benjamin Dills, 83, passed away on September 30, 2024.
Alonzo was a loving and caring individual who was always known as a good neighbor with a wonderful sense of humor. He was an outdoors enthusiast with a deep love for fishing, but his kind nature was demonstrated by giving away his catches. Alonzo proudly worked for mountain projects where he...
Keith B. Ashe
Sep 25, 2024
Keith Bryon Ashe, age 65, went home to be with Jesus on Wednesday September 25, 2024.
He was born in Sylva, NC to the late Leroy and Pearl Ashe.
Keith was known for his solid faith in the Lord, kind heart, hard work, honesty, and of course constantly wearing overalls. Keith’s personality brought warmth and joy to everyone he encountered and...
Wanda Paulette Mills
Sep 21, 2024
***IMPORTANT****
Due to inclement weather the service for Wanda Mills has been rescheduled for 12:30pm on Sunday, September 29, 2024. The family will receive friends from noon to 12:30pm prior to the service. Thank you for your understanding.
Wanda Paulette Mills, 75, passed away peacefully on Saturday September 21, 2024, at Harris Regional Medical Center. Her family sang softly and held her...
Robert "Bobby" Laws
Sep 22, 2024
Robert "Bobby" Laws
Whittier - Robert Allison "Bobby" Laws, 74, passed away on Sunday, September 22, 2024 at Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital.
He was born in Swain County and was a son of the late Clint and Ruby Watkins Laws. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Robert Laws and a brother, Edward Laws.
Bobby was...
Louise Shook
Sep 19, 2024
Louise Shook, 74, of Tuckasegee, went Home with the Lord on Thursday, September 19, 2024, following an extended illness. She and her loving parents Eldon and Annie Shook were reunited in Heaven.
Louise was a caring individual who loved her family and friends; especially the fellowship a enjoying a nice meal together. She loved singing gospel songs and was a member...
Thomas Nixon Watson
Sep 18, 2024
Thomas Nixon “Nicky” Watson passed away peacefully Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at Skyland Care Center in Sylva, NC at the age of 65. He was born in Sylva, NC to the late John Robert and Mary Lee Hooper Watson.
Nicky was as large in personality as he was in stature. Nicky was the baby of the family and took pride in...
Victoria Deitz Buchanan
Sep 18, 2024
Victoria Deitz Buchanan, 94, passed away on Wednesday September 18, 2024, at Harris Regional Medical Center. She was surrounded by her loving sons and extended family.
Victoria was a native and lifelong resident of Jackson County and a lifelong member of Deitz Memorial Baptist Church. She was the daughter of the late Jake and Sally Long Deitz.
She is preceded in death...
William Harold Davis
Sep 14, 2024
William "Bill" Davis, age 72, of Whittier, N.C., passed away peacefully on September 14, 2024, at Harris Regional Hospital in Sylva, N.C., surrounded by his loving wife of 51 years, Sharon, and their daughter, Kimberly Radcliffe, after a long illness.
Bill was a graduate of Swain County High School and earned an associate degree in Business Administration from Southwestern Community College...
Vera Jean Childers
Sep 17, 2024
Whittier - Vera Jean Childers, 96, passed away on Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at Swain County Hospital.
Vera Jean Childers was born June 10, 1928, in Macon County, NC, to the late Edward Candler Childers and Nannie Holbrook Childers. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother James Ernest Childers, sisters-in-law Annie Lois Shields Childers and...
Melissa Melaney Hardin
Sep 16, 2024
Melissa Ann Hardin, born January 26, 1972, in Springfield, Massachusetts, passed away suddenly, leaving a legacy of love, warmth, and cherished memories. Her presence touched the lives of many, and her kindness and generosity were felt by all who knew her. In both her personal and professional life, Melissa’s passion for connecting with others was evident. As the former owner...
Billy Ray Stewart
Sep 17, 2024
Billy R. Stewart, 91, of Tuckasegee, NC, passed away on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was reunited with his parents Robert and Edith Stewart, brother Robert Stewart, Jr., sister-in-law Aline Stewart, nephew Robert Dean Stewart, and sister Viola Keaton.
He was born in Oklahoma. Bill was veteran of the US Army and served...
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