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Locke Henry Bishop
Mar 14, 2017
Locke H Bishop Jr, (LH), 71 of Cullowhee left us to be with Jesus in the early morning hours of March 14th 2017. He was a avid fisherman, word smith, outdoorsman, hardworking father, husband, brother, son, and uncle. Daddy was a Vietnam veteran where he served his country with utmost pride and honor. He had written in his bible, "if...
Mary Lou Henson
Mar 11, 2017
Mary Lou Henson, of Asheville, passed away on Saturday, March 11, 2017 at Mission Hospital – St. Joseph's Campus. She is survived by her husband of 61 years, William Robert Henson. She was the daughter of the late Frank Thomas Jacobs and Mattie Mary Snyder Jacobs. She was retired as an office manager in the medical and dental fields. She...
Patsy Jean Mathis
Mar 10, 2017
Patsy Jean Fisher Mathis, 73, of Sylva passed away at her home on March 10th, 2017. She and her husband Dennie Mathis were married for 55 years. She was the daughter of the late Carl and Eva Fisher. She was retired as an administrator in Housing with Western Carolina University. She was a 1988 graduate of WCU with a BS...
John William Mayrer
Mar 7, 2017
John Mayrer, 63, of Sylva, NC passed away March 7, 2017 at his residence. He was the son of the late George and Meredith Mayrer. He is survived by his wife Lucille Mayrer who he was married to for 33 years. He was an avid fisherman. He was born in New Jersey and later moved to upstate New York. Nine...
Mary Edna Chester
Mar 5, 2017
Mary Edna Chester of the Webster community, died suddenly on Sunday, March 5, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold, and one son, Gary. She is survived by her son Charles and his wife, four grandchildren and their spouses, seven great-grandchildren, and three great-great grandchildren. No services are planned.
Calvin Autrey
Mar 5, 2017
Calvin "Little Coot" Alvoyd Autrey, Sr, 82 of Sylva, went to be with his Lord on Sunday March 5, 2017.He was the son of the late Joseph Hezekiah Autrey and the late Etrulia Lusk Autrey. He was born on September 7, 1934 in Jackson County. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Delma Jean Aikens Autrey; two daughters,...
Arvol Owen
Mar 4, 2017
Arvol Owen, 82, passed away Saturday March 4, 2016. He was the son of the late Pierson and Mandy (Queen) Owen. He loved fishing and hunting. Arvol is survived by his wife of 14 years, Birdene (Buchanan) Owen; one sister; Imo Gene Osteen; one son, Bobby (Marlene) Owen; and three daughters, Carlene (Jimmy) Galloway, Janet (James) Davis, and Diane Melton....
Patsy Blanton
Mar 4, 2017
Patsy Cope Blanton July 26, 1929 – March 4, 2017 Born to Lucy and Homer Cope in Sylva, N.C. Longtime resident of Renton, WA. Formerly the mgr. of Montgomery Ward in Renton. Also worked for ARA Services at Boeing. Preceded in death by her beloved husband, Guy Blanton, and her son-in-law, David Thomas. Survived by her son, Chuck Blanton (Kathy)...
Nettie Green
Mar 1, 2017
Nettie McDonald Green, 92, of the Greens Creek Community, went home to be with the Lord, Wednesday March 1, 2017 at Harris Regional Hospital in Sylva, North Carolina. Formerly of Murphy, North Carolina, she had lived in Jackson County since 1956 and was a friend to many people over the years. She had retired from the Telephone Company and had...
Evelyn Jean Dotson
Mar 1, 2017
Evelyn Jean Dotson, 72, of Sylva received her angel wings and was re-united with the love of her life, Terrell, on March 1, 2017. Born in Bryson City, NC, she was the daughter of the late James Oliver Laws and Marie Medford Laws. Mrs. Dotson retired early from Buster Brown and Goodson Garments. She spent the rest of her days...
Leslie Beth Hoyle
Mar 1, 2017
Leslie Beth Hoyle, 34, of Cullowhee, passed away Wednesday morning March 1, 2017. A native and lifelong resident of Jackson County, she was the daughter of the late Samuel Hoyle and of Tammy Hoyle of Cullowhee, Leslie loved listening to country music and watching her tv. In addition to her father she was also preceded in death by her grandparents;...
Agnes Anne Hill
Mar 1, 2017
Agnes Anne Hill, 82, of Sylva, passed away Wednesday morning March 1, 2017. A Memorial Service will be held 4:00 pm Sunday March 12 at Victory Baptist Church with the Rev. Rusty Wolfrey officiating. The family will receive friends from 3:00 until 4:00 prior to the Service at the Church.
Hilda Virginia Fisher
Feb 28, 2017
Hilda Fisher, 86, of Sylva, went home to be with her Lord, Tuesday morning February 28, 2017. Born in Crossville, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Dell and Cora Wood. She liked to do crafts, sew and loved to cook. She loved her family and children and was a very strong willed woman who could make anyone laugh....
William Charles Gries
Feb 27, 2017
William Charles Gries, died Monday, March 27, at Blue Ridge on the Mountain nursing home. He was 89. A native of Chicago, he received his bachelor's degree in business administration from Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa, and began his business career with Grand Advertising, Inc. in Chicago before joining the U.S. Air Force in January, 1951. He served at...
Frank Weaver Moody
Feb 26, 2017
Frank Weaver Moody, 98, of Sylva, passed away Sunday February 26, 2017 with family by his side. A native and lifelong resident of Jackson County, he was the son of the late Jerry Thomas Moody and Helena Cowan Moody. Frank had a long and diverse career in both the military and civilian sector. He began his career at Fort Bragg,...
Roy Wayne Wells
Feb 23, 2017
Mr. Roy WAYNE Wells, of Sylva, NC, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, February 23, 2017 at the age of 74. Wayne is survived by his wife, Yvonne; children, Kevin Wells of Washougal, WA, Kelly Wells of Cartersville, GA, and Ken Wells of Tellico Plains, TN; brother, Myron Wells of Springfield, OH, and sister Helen Sobers of Big Rapids,...
Estes Albert Burrell
Feb 22, 2017
Estes Albert Burrell, 72, of Tuckaseege passed away on February 22nd. He was the husband of the late Gwendell Burrell and the son of the late Roger and Bessie Ammons Burrell. He was retired as a Christmas tree farmer for Wolf Creek Tree Farms. He was a faithful member of Sols Creek Baptist Church and enjoyed landscaping and building trails....
Ida Mae Bryson
Feb 22, 2017
Ida Mae Bryson, 90, of formally Cullowhee, NC passed away Wednesday, February 22, 2017 at Silver Bluff Nursing Center in Canton, NC. She is the daughter of the late John and Lola Gentry. She was preceded in death by her husband Edward Eugene Bryson. She was a member of Cullowhee Garden Club and Speedwell Methodist Church, most recently she became...
Sally Christine Woodard
Feb 21, 2017
Ch Sally Christine Woodard, 89, of Sylva, NC passed away Tuesday, February 21, 2017 at her residence. She is the daughter of the late Harley and Minnie Burnette. She was preceded in death by her husband William Verley Woodard who passed away on December 19, 2003. Christine was a member of Zion Hill Baptist Church. She was a devoted housewife...
Myrtha Wilson
Feb 19, 2017
Myrtha Reagan Wilson, 80, of Sylva, Passed Sunday morning at her home February 19, 2017. A native and lifelong resident of Jackson County, she was the daughter of the late Haynes V. and Bessie Martin Reagan. A member of Sylva First United Methodist Church, she was a graduate of Western Carolina University and taught at schools in both Jackson and...
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