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Daniel Robert Gonnella
Oct 29, 2025
Daniel Robert Gonnella, 83, of Sylva, passed away on Wednesday, October 29, 2025. He was born on May 30, 1942, to the late Thomas and Mary Hunt Gonnella.
Daniel is survived by his wife, Patricia Gonnella; three surviving children; son-in-law, Robert Wagner (Lynn Chow); four stepchildren; fifteen grandchildren; eleven great grandchildren; and ten siblings.
Daniel is preceded in death by his daughter,...
George Warner Brown
Nov 3, 2025
George “Warner” Brown, 85, of Franklin, passed away on Monday, November 3, 2025.
Born on September 3, 1940, in Tuckasegee, North Carolina, he was the son of the late George Griffin Brown and Olia York Brown.
Warner honorably served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He enjoyed watching westerns and NASCAR, drinking coffee, and spending time with...
James E. Lupo
Nov 3, 2025
James Erwin Lupo, 87, of Skyland Drive in Sylva, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 3rd at Skyland Care Center.
James was the son of the late Floyd Lupo and Edna Ensley. He loved the Lord and daily showed his love to others. James was a shining example of what a Christian should be.
James was a long standing member of Mt....
Johnny Ray Lovedahl
Oct 30, 2025
Johnny Ray Lovedahl, 80, of Cullowhee, passed away Thursday, October 30, 2025. He was born on July 17, 1945, to the late Jeff and Verlie Parker Lovedahl.
Johnny enjoyed country music, going out to eat, watching TV, and spending time with his family. He served in the US Army and was dedicated to Tuckasegee Baptist Church.
Johnny Ray is survived by his...
James F. Cabe
Oct 29, 2025
James Fred Cabe, went home to be with the Lord on October 29th 2025. He was 90 years old.
James is survived by, Daughter, Sharon Denise Gunter, (Bobby), 5 Grandchildren, Aaron Buchanan, (Kristen), Michelle Wood, (Mel), Daniel Wheatley, (Amber), Rebekah Robertson, (Steven), Andrew Wheatley, (Shelby). 10 Great Grandchildren, Bethany, Cayden, Tucker, Eydin, Deklan, Liam, James, Jenna, Cali, & Zoey. 3 Sisters,...
Donald R. Keaton
Oct 28, 2025
Sylva - Donald Richard Keaton, 63, passed away on Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at Mission Hospital.
Donald was a native of Burke County but had lived in Jackson County for a number of years and was a son of the late Carl and Elsie Bandy Keaton. In addition to his parents, he was a preceded in death by two brothers, Robert...
Heather Elizabeth Mathis
Oct 25, 2025
Heather Elizabeth Mathis, 32, passed away surrounded by family and friends at Mission Hospital on October 25, 2025.
Heather is survived by her mother and father, Trudi and Danny Mathis; her brother, Josh Mathis; her paternal grandparents, Theodore Mathis of Sylva, NC and Gladys Wood of Barnwell, SC; maternal grandfather, Howard Bateman of Franklin; her best friend, Brittany Buttery; many aunts,...
Doris "Tilly" Franks
Oct 25, 2025
Doris “Tilly” Franks passed away peacefully in her sleep at the age of 48, surrounded by family at Harris Regional Hospital in Sylva, NC on October 25, 2025.
Tilly is survived by her partner Jim, her mother Doris P. Franks of Tuckasegee, NC, her children, Bubba Queen of Balsam Grove, NC, Twyla Kappler (Logan) of Brevard, NC, her four grandchildren, Kobe,...
Stephen Reed Lott
Oct 23, 2025
Steve Reed Lott
Steve “Stephe” Lott, 71, of Cullowhee passed away after a brief and brave fight. He is survived by his best friend and the love of his life, spouse Micky Randolph and beloved pup Bentlee; mother Shirley Reed Lott, of Hilton Head Island, SC; niece Tatum (Jefferson) Sturkey of Simpsonville, SC; nephew Blake Lott; sister-in-law Linda (Dennis Eidson) Randolph,...
Judith "Judy" Ann McConnell
Oct 23, 2025
Judith (Judy) McConnell died October 23, 2025 at Harris Regional Hospital at the age of 79.
Judy is survived by her brother Gene (Kathy), sister-in-law Ruth, nephews Gregg McConnell, Jeff McConnell (Michelle) and niece Kristy Bullock (Troy). She is also survived by 6 great nieces and nephews, Julie, Garrison, Gavin, Kaylie, Jake and Lilly. She was preceded in death by her...
Jim "JB" Bradley
Oct 21, 2025
Mr. Jim “JB” Bradley passed away peacefully surrounded by family on October 21, 2025 in Cashiers, NC at the age of 77.
Jim is survived by his wife, Debbie Bradley; his daughter, Carey (Chaz) Hall; and his grandchildren Kahne Bradley and Emmersyn Britt. He is preceded in death by his son Michael Bradley of Cashiers (Wilmington), NC and his parents Carey...
Debra Smith Queen
Oct 15, 2025
Debra Smith Queen, 63 of Sylva, North Carolina, passed away on October 15, 2025. She was born in Cherokee, North Carolina. She is preceded in death by her mother, Ethel Cunningham, stepfather, Leroy Cunningham, her grandmother, Cecelia Smith, and her brother, David Smith.
Surviving is her partner, Corey Meeks, one brother Bobby Smith of SC, aunts, Lucille Winchester and Ruby Dobbings....
Rebecca Mathis
Oct 17, 2025
Rebecca Sue Mathis, 81, passed away on Friday, October 17, 2025, at her home in Travelers Rest SC.
Born in Tuckasegee, NC, she was a daughter of the late Christine Moses and Curtis Watson In addition to her parents, Rebecca was preceded in death by her husband of 42 years, Jamie Mathis and a son, James (Alex) Mathis.
She attended Tuckasegee Elementary...
John Vinton Dyer
Oct 17, 2025
John Vinton Dyer, 50, of Bryson City, passed away Friday, October 17, 2025. He was born in Swain County on October 27, 1974, to Kenneth Dyer and Judy Conley.
John was artistic, loved antiques and collecting. He loved spending time with his three daughters and grandson.
John is survived by his parents, Kenneth Dyer (Joyce) and Judy Conley (Bobby); daughters, Bethany Bryson...
Michael William Rhinehart
Oct 14, 2025
Michael William Rhinehart was born on December 14, 1971, He passed away on October 14, 2025, surrounded by his family. Michael was the son of Joseph Bill and Rosemary Rhinehart. He had one brother, Joseph Alan Rhinehart (Jennifer). Michael has two children, Angel, ( Allen Love) and Brandon, (Melanie). Three grandchildren-Mason and Justin Love, and Amelia Rhinehart. Michael was loved...
Betty Ann Dean
Oct 10, 2025
Sylva - Betty Ann McMahan Dean, 62, passed away on Friday, October 10, 2025, at her residence.
Betty was a native and lifelong resident of Jackson County and a daughter of the late Merckie Brooks McMahan. In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by her husband, Keith Daniel Dean, whom she was married to for 34 years.
She is...
June Phillips Cabe
Oct 10, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce our beloved mother, June P. Cabe, 87, of the Savannah community, passed away peacefully surrounded by her children on October 10, 2025.
She was a native and lifelong resident of Jackson County, born at home and raised in Cullowhee at the head of the Caney Fork community, known as Beech Flats. She was...
Sharon Haggard Myers
Oct 6, 2025
Sharon Haggard Myers
August 3, 1947 – October 6, 2025
Sharon Haggard Myers passed away on October 6, 2025, at the age of 78. Born in Miami, Florida, she spent over 60 years residing in Sylva, North Carolina.
Professionally, Sharon worked as a real estate agent, property manager and paralegal, contributing to all fields with consistency and dedication. She was preceded in death...
Raymond Lee Farmer
Oct 1, 2025
Raymond Lee Farmer 66 of Sylva went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday October 1, 2025. Raymond was born on September 26, 1959 to the late James W. Farmer and Mary H. Farmer.
Raymond is survived by the love of his life, Jenny Bean. Also surviving are two sons, Ray (Michelle) Farmer of Whittier, and Jeff Bean of Sylva;...
Marvetta Parker Gentry
Oct 5, 2025
Marvetta Parker Gentry, 81, of Tuckasegee, North Carolina went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 5, 2025 after an extended illness. The daughter of the late Charlie Parker and Charlotte Rigdon, Marvetta enjoyed her time living in the Tuckasegee Community of Jackson County.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Tom McCall,...
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