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Mary Sue Casey
Feb 21, 2026
Mary Sue Casey was born on April 18, 1952 to the late Lyndon Casey and Minnie Worley Casey. She passed away on Feb. 21, 2026.
Known for her independence, generosity, optimism, enthusiasm, and courage, Mary Sue excelled academically and personally from an early age. She enjoyed reading and playing board games during childhood. Educated in Jackson County, North Carolina public schools,...
Peggy Blanton McMahan
Feb 23, 2026
With loving hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved mother, wife, grandmother, and friend, Peggy Blanton McMahan, who departed this life on Monday, February 23, 2026, at the age of 91.
A devoted Christian, she lived her life grounded in faith and guided by love. She found great joy in gospel music and hymns, often filling her home with song....
Joseph Bridgers Cowan
Feb 20, 2026
Joseph Bridgers Cowan of Webster, age 56, died on February 20, 2026. He was born January 12, 1970 in Atlanta, GA. Joe was a 1988 graduate of Sylva-Webster High School and went on to earn degrees from Brevard College and UNC Asheville.
He was preceded in death by his father, William. He was a beloved son, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend....
Nancy Jane Perry
Feb 13, 2026
Nancy Jane Norris Perry of Sylva, NC
Nancy “Jane” Perry, age 91, passed peacefully at Silver Bluff Village on February 13, 2026.
A native of Watauga County, she was the daughter of the late Cloyd Norris and Blanche Miller Norris. She was also preceded in death by her husband, John Kenneth (Ken) Perry who died in 1981.
She is survived by her daughters,...
Travis Shaun Shepherd
Feb 10, 2026
Travis Shaun Shepherd, 43 of Sylva, passed away on Tuesday, February 10, 2026 following a brief illness. He was born on March 9, 1982 to Joan Poindexter Shepherd and Vaughn Shepherd.Travis was an Eagle Scout and a Cub Scout leader. He worked at Food Lion for twelve years and Davita Dialysis for twelve years and at Western Carolina University for...
Robert Allen "Todd" Hooper
Feb 6, 2026
Robert Allen "Todd" Hooper, born on July 21, 1976, left this world on February 6, 2026, in Jackson County, North Carolina. Known for his unwavering generosity and kind spirit, Todd was a talented handyman who could fix anything and was always ready to lend a helping hand. He never met a stranger, making friends wherever he went and offering support...
Dr. Myron Jack Leonard
Feb 10, 2026
Dr. Myron Jack Leonard, 87, of Cullowhee, NC, passed away surrounded by loved ones on February 10, 2026.
He was a professor of marketing at Western Carolina University for 38 years. He started his teaching career in 1969 and remained a professor there until his retirement in 2007. He was born in Columbus, Ohio on November 23rd, 1938. He attended Ohio...
Anne Hussey Harlow
Feb 1, 2026
Anne Hussey Harlow, 77, passed away peacefully at home on February 1, 2026. She was preceded in death by her parents, Allan Fall Hussey and Margret Anne Hussey and her older brother, John Hussey. She leaves behind and is mourned by a younger sister, Deborah Hussey of Cullowhee, NC; a younger brother, Stephen Hussey of Greenfield, MA; 5 much-beloved nieces...
Virginia Fisher Mull
Feb 4, 2026
Virginia Fisher Mull passed away on Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at Maggie Valley Nursing and Rehab, at the age of 99. She was born in Jackson County on July 15, 1926 to Charlie C. and Fannie B. Fisher.
Virginia was the wife of Edward "Ted" Mull for 61 years before his passing in 2005. She was also preceded in death by...
Ronald Edward Setzer
Feb 4, 2026
Ronald “Ronnie” Edward Setzer, a devoted Marine, loving father, faithful man of God, Master Fly Tyer and cherished member of his community, passed away peacefully on February 4th, 2026, at the age of 74.
As a proud Veteran who served in the United States Marine Corps, he served with great distinction as a Lance Corporal in the 8th & I Marine...
Sammy Ray Deitz
Feb 1, 2026
Sammy Ray Deitz, 80 of Paul Cooper Road, went to his heavenly home on February 1, 2026, surrounded by his family. He was the son of the late Samuel Welch and Ida McConnell Deitz.
A member of Deitz Memorial Baptist Church, he retired from the Department of Transportation after 35 years of service. He also retired from the Qualla Fire Department....
Vickie Jean Bradley
Jan 29, 2026
Vickie Jean Bradley, 59, of Sylva, NC, passed away on January 29th.She was born on July 19th, 1966, in Greenville, SC. Vickie was a dedicated mother, family member, and friend whose kindness, strength, and love touched everyone she knew. Her greatest joy in life was her family, and she will be remembered for her compassionate nature, generosity, faith, sense of...
Hilda Kathleen "Kathy" Stiles
Feb 3, 2026
Hilda Kathleen “Kathy” Stiles went home to be with the Lord on February 3, 2026, just a few weeks short of her 89th birthday. She was born on February 17, 1937, to Oscar and Lura Cabe of Dillsboro, NC. Kathy was a dedicated Christian and longtime member of Dick’s Creek Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband...
George Eddie Ashe
Jan 30, 2026
George Eddie Ashe , 78, passed away Friday, January 30, 2026 at his home in the Weyehutta Community of Cullowhee following a period of declining health. Eddie was born in Jackson County on September 10, 1947, to the late Eldon Bartley and Daisy Mull Ashe.
In addition to his parents, Eddie was preceded in death by two sisters, Helen Ruby Bennett...
Mary Sue Duvall Woodring
Jan 31, 2026
Mary Sue Duvall Woodring, 82 of Sylva passed away Saturday, January 31, 2026 at Harris Regional Hospital. Mary Sue was born on September 9, 1943 to the late Oliver & Nellie Johnson Duvall.
Mary Sue loved the Lord and going to church. She loved to travel and spend time with her grandchildren. Mary Sue enjoyed sitting on the porch and watching...
Thomas Marion Mathis
Jan 29, 2026
Thomas Marion Mathis, born June 12, 1947, passed away peacefully on January 29, 2026, surrounded by family. Tom will be remembered for his love of family and his enjoyment of the outdoors.
He is survived by his sons, Marion Mathis (Stephanie) and Randy Mathis (Donna); two grandchildren, Colby and Tambry Mathis; his sister, Bessie Ammons; and his brother, Claude Mathis. Tom...
Roger Wayne Burrell
Jan 25, 2026
Roger Wayne Burrell, 84, of Sylva, NC, passed away at his home on January 25th, where he was surrounded by his family. Born in 1941 in Franklin, NC, he married Gloria Gass in 1963. Together, they had two children, Tim Burrell (Annie) and Tammy Atkinson (Matt). Wayne had three grandchildren, Chelsa Burrell, Lauren Atkinson, and Joshua Atkinson, and three great-grandchildren,...
Early Clifton McCall
Jan 26, 2026
Early Clifton McCall August 12, 1956 - January 26, 2026
Early Clifton McCall entered into the kingdom of Heaven on January 26, 2026 after a long period of declining health.
Born on August 12th, 1956 to the late Elberson McCall and Irma Lee Burrell McCall. He is also proceeded in death by a brother Harley McCall and a sister Darlene McCall Bennett.
To...
Rosemary Elders Segle
Jan 24, 2026
Rosemary Elders Segle, 94, passed away peacefully on January 24th, surrounded by the love of her family. Born during the Great Depression in Whittier, North Carolina, Rosemary grew up in a world marked by hardship, yet she carried through her entire life a spirit defined by love, faith, and humor. She later made her home in Gaffney and Boiling Springs,...
Mildred Cowan Buchanan
Jan 22, 2026
Mid Cowan Buchanan, beloved mother, wife, sister, and friend, entered the presence of Christ on January 22, 2026. She was born on April 10, 1953, to CJ Cowan and Patricia Ensley Cowan. Mid graduated from Sylva-Webster High School and Southwestern Community College. In 1971, she married Michael "Mike" Ray Buchanan, and together they raised two sons, Jake and Luke.
Mid retired...
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