Obituaries

Nov 20, 2017

Easton Samuel Cagle infant son of Zachary and Bethany Wilson Cagle went home to be with the Lord Monday, November 20, 2017. In addition to his parents Easton is survived by his maternal grandparents Cale and Mary Wilson of Sylva; paternal grandparents Noel and Carol Cagle of Sylva; great grandparents Phyllis Wilson of Sylva, Jay and Barbara Miller of Whittier...

Nov 18, 2017

Tina Elizabeth Bradley was born September 19th, 1930 in Cashiers Valley where she grew up, married her sweetheart Alvin Grant, and gave birth to three children, James Edward Grant of Cashiers, Katherine Grant Roberts (deceased), and Sandra Grant Crowe of Waynesville, NC. Known by her friends and family as "Beth," she made her home in the little community

Nov 18, 2017

Warren Hooper, 78 of Cullowhee passed away Saturday, November 18, 2017 at Maggie Valley Nursing Home. A resident of Jackson County, he was the son of the late Joe and Annie Moody Hooper of Cullowhee. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brother, William Glenn Hooper. He is survived by his wife, Ann, two daughters...

Nov 16, 2017

Sara Sutton Madison of Sylva, NC passed away November 16, 2017. She was born October 8, 1931 in Six Mile, South Carolina.

Sara acquired a total of five degrees in her lifetime.  She obtained her Undergraduate Degree from Duke University in 1952; a Bachelor of Arts, and Master ’s Degrees in Education at Western Carolina University; a Master’s Degree in Journalism...

Nov 14, 2017

Michael Wilson "Mike" McCauley, age 69, of Whittier passed away Tuesday, November 14th, 2017 at home. He was the husband of Rege McCauley and the son of the late George and Sue McCauley. He was a retired mental health professional. He was a member of the Cherokee Church of Christ and loved his family dearly. He is survived by his...

Nov 8, 2017

Nov 7, 2017

Dan H. Cope, 85, of Waynesville, went home to be with the Lord Tuesday morning November 7, 2017. A native of Jackson County, he was the son of the late Charles and Bonnie Mills Cope. Dan was a U.S.Air Force veteran and was a member of Ochre Hill Baptist Church in Sylva. He retired from Dayco Corporation and after his...

Nov 6, 2017

Robert Francis Goebel, 92, sailed away for home on November 6, after an extended illness. He was born in Brooklyn, New York. He grew up in the Catholic Faith. He joined the United States Coast Guard after Pearl Harbor and served until 1946.

He was the son of the late Edward James Goebel and Ruth Friend Goebel. 

He was preceded in death...

Nov 4, 2017

Shannon Rae Marsden, 28, of Sylva, passed away unexpectedly in the early morning hours of Saturday November 4, 2017. Born and raised in Houston, Texas, Shannon moved to Cashiers in 2003 with her family and upon graduating from Southwestern Community College she made Sylva her home. She was an artist who loved people and music and impacted anybody who came...

Oct 30, 2017

James Roland (Jim) Allman 78 of Webster died Monday October 30, 2017. Jim was the son of the late William Polk Allman and Maude Roland Allman. Jim is survived by his wife of fifty-six years, Katie Smith Allman; two children, Howard D. Allman of Webster and Christi R. Allman of Sylva; two brothers, Alan Allman (Reva) of Buringtown and Coleman...

Oct 30, 2017

Mr. John A. (Johnny) Buchanan, age 68 of Sylva passed away on Monday October 30, 2017 at home with family and friends by his side. The son of Adam Buchanan and the late Laura Mae Buchanan, he was born in Sylva on July 23rd, 1949. Mr. Buchanan served his country honorably in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War era....

Oct 30, 2017

Clara Melton, age 88, of Sylva, passed away on Monday October 30th, at The Homestead at Haywood Regional of Clyde, NC. Ms. Melton was born December 25, 1929 in Jackson County. She is the daughter of the late Obert and Gertrude Lewis Ashe. She was also preceded in death by her husband of fifty years Woodford Melton; one son, Kenneth...

Oct 27, 2017

Berlin Cecil Middleton, 71, of Tuckasegee, went home to be with The Lord, Friday afternoon October 27, 2017. A native and lifelong resident of Jackson County, he was the son of the late Cecil and Alda Brown Middleton. He was a member of Cedar Baptist Church and enjoyed hunting, fishing and farming. Berl was a U.S. Army Veteran; he served...

Oct 23, 2017

Leroy Frederick Jackson, 69, of Sylva, passed away Monday evening October 23, 2017 A native of Jackson County, he was the son of the late Leroy and Minnie Jo Bryson Jackson. A member of Liberty Baptist Church, he was a trustee of the Church as well as Head Usher and member of the Church choir. Leroy was one of the...

Oct 20, 2017

Minnie Frances Worley Casey went to be with the Lord on Friday, October20, 2017.  She was born In Sylva, North Carolina on September 22, 1926 to the late Mary W. Bryson.  Her father was the late Jess Howell of Sylva.   Minnie Casey was educated  at the Colored Consolidated School of Jackson County.  After graduation she worked five years at C....

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Oct 19, 2017

Marie Annette Burns, age 76, of Dillsboro passed away Thursday, October 19, 2017. She is the daughter of the late Leonard and Annie Mae Jones. She was married for 57 years to Bobby Harold Burns Sr. In addition to her husband she is survived by one son Bobby Harold Burns Jr. and his wife Wanda of Cullowhee, NC; one grandson...

Oct 15, 2017

Dennis Lee Mull, age 55, of Maggie Valley passed away Sunday, October 15, 2017 after battling with Pulmonary Fibrosis. He is the son of the Juanita Mull and the late William Mull. He was married to Loretta Messer for 34 years. He was employed with Justice Clean Care for 25 years. Dennis loved spending time with his family and especially...

Oct 9, 2017

Jesse Ray Melton, 87, of the Little Canada Community in Tuckasegee, was called home Monday October 9, 2017 after a brief illness. A native of Jackson County he was the son of the late Walter and Lona (Mathis) Melton. Ray was a member of the Fraternal Order of Masons and was an avid cattleman and farmer. He loved spending time...

Oct 4, 2017

Ralph Edward Garland 88, of Sylva passed away on Wednesday October 4th, 2017. He was the devoted husband of the late Betty Ann Ward Garland and was the son of the late Edgar and Cora Garland. He served honorably in the US Army and retired from the Cullowhee Post Office. He was an avid gardener and loved to square dance....