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Great Teachers!!
SCHS Class of 1960
In Memory of....
1960 Senior Trip
Special Pictures
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Printable list In Memory of.....
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The following classmates have gone on to
their final and eternal reunion..... They have left us behind but they
will never be forgotten....... They are our longtime friends and
classmates and will always be with us......... |
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Christine
Ball Bryant, 60, of the Buchner's Branch community, died Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2001, in Winston
Salem. A native of Swain County, she was the daughter of the late
Reuben and Carrie Ball. She had worked as a production seamstress for
Heritage Quilts and Tuckasegee Mills for many years. She was a member
of Mount Carmel Baptist Church.
She is survived by two daughters, Tina Peterson of Leicester and Donna
Bryant of Hendersonville; a special friend, Buel Anthony of Bryson City;
four sisters, Mary Holstead of Greenville S.C., Marilyn Knox of
Greenwood, S.C., Gladys Ensley of Bryson City and Eva Neil Brigham of
Lexington; three brothers, John, Butch and Gene Ball, all of Bryson
City; and five grandchildren, Randall Dean Wilson, Jr., James Wesley Fincannon,
Jacob Chase Peterson, Tene Myrick and Nicia DeLane Fincannon.
The funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday in the chapel of
Crisp Funeral Home. The Revs. Junior Killian and Tony Cochran will
officiate. Burial will be in Sawmill Hill
Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at the the
funeral home.
Note:
Christine attended all of the
planning meetings for the 2001 Reunion . She knew that her heart
condition was very bad and it got much worse in August, 2001.
She was hospitalized in Winston Salem and was waiting on a
transplant but did not make it. Passed away on Nov. 7, 2001 and our
reunion was on Sept. 15, 2001.
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Christine Ball Bryant |
Date of
Birth: October
20, 1941 |
Date of
Death: November 7, 2001 |
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This is
Louise's senior picture. More
information will be provided as it becomes available.
The date of birth and date of death are most
likely accurate but could possibly be incorrect. These dates are
for Nancy Louise Ball of Bryson City, NC.
Nancy Louise Ball - Born in Bryson City,
North Carolina on 27 Sep 1942 to James Turner Ball and Mary Zelma
Barnes. Nancy Louise Ball passed away on 18 Nov 2000 in Wake County,
North Carolina, United States of America.
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Louise Ball |
Date of
Birth: September 27, 1942 |
Date of
Death: November 18, 2000 |
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Faye Bowers Whited, 69, of Claremont, passed away unexpectedly Sunday
March 17, 2013 at Catawba Valley Medical Center in Hickory.
Mrs. Whited was born on July 24, 1943 in Swain County to the late Ora
MackBowers and Florence Oliver Bowers. She was retired from Hardee's of
Hildebran as General Manager, and attended Warlick's Baptist Church. In
addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband William
E. Whited.
Survivors include her son, Dale Hicks and wife Angela of Connelly
Springs; her daughter, Kristi Franklin and husband David of Morganton;
her step-son, Erik Whited of Huntersville; her brother,
Darrell Bowers and wife Diane of Bryson City; and her grandchildren,
Dylan and Austin Hicks and Meghan and John Franklin.
Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Wednesday March 20, 2013 at
Warlick's Baptist Church, officiating Rev. Gary Murry. Interment will
follow at Warlicks Baptist Church Cemetery.
The family will receive friends Wednesday from 1:00-2:00 P.M. at
Warlick's Baptist Church.
Memorial contributions may be made to Warlick's Baptist Church Building
Fund, 2772 Warlick's Church Rd. Connelly Springs, NC 28612 |
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Faye Bowers Whited |
Date of Birth: July
24, 1943 |
Date of Death: March
17, 2013 |
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This is
Lillie Mae's junior year picture. More
information will be provided as it becomes available. |
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Lillie Mae Bowers Husky |
Date of
Birth: November 16, 1940 |
Date of
Death: May 31, 2000 |
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This is Betty's Senior year picture. More
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Obituary - Virginia
Gail Treadway
Virginia Cline Treadway,
72 of Bryson City went home to be with Lord Thursday, December 18, 2014
in Swain County health care facility. A native of Swain County she was
the daughter of the late James and Edna Monteith Cline. She was a member
of the Bryson City First Baptist Church.
She is survived by two
sons, Wally Treadway and wife Stephanie of Bryson City, Mike Treadway
and wife Regina of Bryson City, four grandchildren, Alex, Tori, and
Nathan Treadway all of Bryson City; and three brothers, Charles Cline of
Asheville, and Jerry and Rick Cline of Bryson City.
A memorial service will
be held at 3:00 pm Sunday in the chapel of Crisp Funeral Home.
The family will receive
friends from 1 to 3 pm Sunday at the Funeral Home.
If you wish to do so
you can leave a condolence on the Crisp Funeral website
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Virginia Cline Treadway |
Date of
Birth: 1942 |
Date of
Death: December 18, 2014 |
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Mitzi Eckstein
Twine died at Duke Hospital on November 17 after a period of declining
health. Mitzi was born on July 13, 1942, in Williamsport, PA to Ruth
Wilson and Louis Welsh Eckstein, Sr. The Eckstein family moved to Sylva,
North Carolina in 1948 where her family lived with her grandmother,
Annie Buchanan Wilson, for two years. She attended first and second
grades in Sylva where she had the companionship of her two brothers and
10 first cousins. Her family moved to Bryson City where she graduated
from Swain County High School in the Spring of 1960. Mitzi continued her
education at Woman's College in Greensboro and transferred to the
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and graduated with a degree
in chemistry in the Spring of 1964. During her time at UNC, Mitzi met
Charles Edward Twine in their first chemistry class. They were married
for 54 years. Mitzi and Charlie began their careers in chemistry labs at
Research Triangle Institute. Mitzi did drug metabolism work for 35
years. She particularly enjoyed working with animals and continued there
until she and Charlie retired. Mitzi led an active and adventurous life
as she and Charlie visited China, Thailand, Nepal, India, Sikkim,
Morocco and Western Europe. They were frequent participants in
photography weekends at Grandfather Mountain where Charlie won awards
for his photography and Mitzi made friends with many photographers and
their families. Mitzi was a frequent chocolate fudge customer while
there. Mitzi's heart never left the western North Carolina mountains and
spent many Thanksgivings in the mountains with family and friends. After
growing up near the Cherokee Reservation, Mitzi became a collector of
Cherokee baskets. She also loved and collected regional pottery and
brought home beautiful treasures from her many worldwide trips. Mitzi
began her battle with pulmonary hypertension in 1997. She and Charlie
were a team as they worked together to achieve a high quality of life.
She had the support of her pulmonary hypertension group where she served
as a Group Leader. Mitzi was predeceased by her parents and her oldest
brother, Louis Welsh Eckstein, Jr. She is survived by her brother,
William Buchanan Eckstein (Nancy) of Mashpee, MA; sister-in-law, Beth
Eckstein of Asheville, NC; nieces, Karen Eckstein Han (Andy), of
Needham, MA; Meghan Eckstein Gange (Chris) of Natick, MA; Annie Eckstein
(Xanthe) of New York City; nephew Will Eckstein (Allison) of Raleigh and
10 great-nieces and nephews. Mitzi's ashes will be scattered at UNC and
Grandfather Mountain at a later date. The family acknowledges and gives
thanks for the special care given to Mitzi by Kim Osborne and the
wonderful nurses in the 7800 unit at Duke Hospital. Those wishing to
make a memorial contribution may consider , PO Box 50, Memphis, TN 38101
Nick Name: Mitizi |
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Margaret Eckstein Twine |
Date of
Birth: July 13, 1942 |
Date of Death: November 17, 2019 |
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Frieda A. Duvall,
63, of Brookwood, Alabama
formerly of Bryson City, died Sunday, April 9, 2006 at Hospice of West
Alabama. Her parents, Mary F. Hawkins and Charles Bruce Hawkins,
and granddaughter, Ashley Nychole Wade, preceded her in death.
Frieda was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother.
She was dearly loved by all who knew her, and will be greatly missed.
She was a strong woman and full of life who fought until the end. She
told us she loved us and made us cry/She made her peace and said
goodbye.
Survivors include her husband, William Jack Duvall; daughters, Michele
L. Battles (Harold), and Mary Elizabeth (Beth) Duvall; son, Brian A.
Duvall; grandchildren, Holley Wade, Vicki Wade, William Duvall, Damon
Green, and Morgan Taylor Jordan; and two great-grandchildren, Haley
Howton and Farrah Hubbard.
Graveside services were held on Wednesday, April 12 in Memory Hill
Gardens with Chad
Palmer officiating and Tuscaloosa Memorial Chapel Funeral Home
directing.
Pallbearers were Jeff Hubbard, Alan Tingle, Charles Miller, Wilbourne
Helton, Sis and Johnny Herron and Bobby Howton. Honorary pallbearers
were Hospice of West Alabama and close friends.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of West Alabama.
Note
Frieda did RSVP that she was going to
attend the Reunion but was too ill to make the trip in September.
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Frieda Hawkins Duvall |
Date of
Birth:
1942 |
Date of
Death: April 9, 2006 |
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Diane Hicks Hoyle, 77, of Bryson City,
passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday November 20, 2019. A lifelong
resident of Bryson City she was the daughter of the late Fred and Doris
Hicks, and wife of the late Wade Hoyle.
She is survived by one son, Eric
Hicks and wife Amber of Warner Robins, GA; one step-son, Jason Hoyle and
wife Lisa of Bryson City; one step-daughter, Tonya Wilson of Bryson
City; three grandchildren, Bailey, Zakery, and Bryn; one brother, Rodney
Hicks and Carol of Lilburn, GA; one nephew, Andy and one niece,
Allison.
A memorial service will be held
2:00 PM Sunday at Crisp Funeral Home Chapel.
The family will receive friends
form 1:00 PM until 2:00 PM Sunday at the Funeral Home
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Diane Hicks Hoyle |
Date of Birth:
1942 |
Date of Death:
November 20, 2019 |
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This is
Sue's sophomore year picture. We will provide a later picture if
we can obtain one.
Wilma Sue Mundy
Wilma Sue
Mundy, 58, died on Friday, September 1,2000. Sue was a native of Swain
County, she was the daughter of the late C.O. and Mary Adams Mundy of
Whittier , NC.
She attended
Swain Hi School. In addition to being a resident of Whittier, North
Carolina she also resided in Raleigh, North Carolina for several years.
Survivors
include two daughters, Brenda Carver and Trina Allison, two
granddaughters Trudy and Traci Allison, two great granddaughters Olivia
and Anslee; two brothers
Henry C. Mundy
of Raleigh, NC, Earl E Mundy of Morehead, NC and one sister JoAnn M.
Cain of High Point, NC.
Burial was in Union Hill Cemetery,
Whittier, NC. |
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Sue Mundy |
Date of
Birth: 1942 |
Date of
Death: September 1, 2000 |
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Margaret
Pilkey McMahan, 63, of
Macon, Ga. formerly of Bryson City, passed away Thursday, Nov. 3, 2005.
Surviving are Walter McMahan her husband, formerly of Bryson City;
Cynthia White, daughter; Alma Pilkey, mother; Lee Pilkey and Ernest
Pilkey, two brothers; three grandchildren, Shalani White, Breana White
and Derrick Lannon; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 5 in the chapel of
Macon Memorial Park Funeral Home. Interment followed in Glen Haven
Memorial Gardens.
The family received friends from 6-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. |
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Margaret Pilkey McMahan |
Date of
Birth:November 19, 1941 |
Date of
Death: November 3, 2005 |
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Obituary of Darcus Watson Welch
The family of Darcus Welch will receive
friends from 6 to 8 pm Friday at Crisp Funeral Home. A full obituary
will be posted as soon as it is available.
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Darcus Watson Welch Obituary
It is always
difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and
friends must say goodbye to their beloved Darcus Welch (Bryson City,
North Carolina), who passed away on August 22, 2018. Family and friends
can send
flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved
one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this
memorial page of Darcus Welch to show support.
She is survived by : her parents, Dillard
Watson of Bryson City and Edith Watson of Bryson City; her brother
Charles Watson of Bryson City; her husband Charles R. Welch; her sons,
Charles R. Welch Jr. (Roy), James (Debby Welch) of Lenoir, NC and Tim
(Teresa Welch) of Bryson City, NC; her grandchildren, Terrence Welch of
Bryson City, NC, Josie Welch of Bryson City, NC and Candy Welch of
Bryson City, NC; and her great grandchildren, Colton McGaha, Tathem
McGaha and Justus Welch. |
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Darcus Watson Welch |
Date of Birth:
1942 |
Date of Death:
August 22, 2018 |
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In
Loving Memory of Monte Armitage
Monte Armitage 57 passed away on July 3, 1998. He was the son of Olin
and Minnie Armitage. Grandparents were Emma and Eugene Armitage.
Monte is survived by Hilda Armitage his wife of 35 years and two
children Wendy and Jeff Armitage.
Monte worked for Heritage Quilts of Bryson City.
He was a member of the 1958-59 Swain Hi Basketball Team and along with
his team mates inducted into the Hall of Fame. Monte was a member of
the Class of 1960.
Funeral Services were held at Crisp Funeral Home with Eddie Deitz
officiating. Burial was in Swain Memorial Park.
This is
Monte's senior picture. |
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Monte Clark Armitage |
Date of
Birth: September 24, 1941 |
Date of
Death: July 3, 1998 |
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This is
Bill's senior picture. More
information will be provided as it becomes available.
Nick Name: Bill |
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Mr.
John B. Battle, Jr., age 71, of North Wilkesboro died Monday, June 24,
2013 at Wilkes Senior Village.
Mr. Battle was born in Jackson County,
NC, on March 16, 1942, to John B. Battle, Sr., and Verna Debord Battle.
He was a graduate of Western Carolina University and moved to Wilkes in
1971 with wife, Annette Duncan Battle to begin working at Duncan
Electric Corp. Mr. Battle became president after the death of Isaac
Duncan in 1978 and remained president until retiring in 2010.
Nick Name: Johnny
CLICK HERE to see Johnny's full obituary. |
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John B. Battle, Jr. |
Date of
Birth: March 16, 1942 |
Date of
Death: June 24, 2013 |
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Obituary of
Theodore Jerome Brady
Theodore
Jerome Brady, 80, of Bryson City went home to be with the Lord
Saturday, April 15, 2017. A native of Swain County, he was the son
of the late Mary Brady McMillan. He was a member of Cherokee Baptist
Church, a member of the Swain County Rescue Squad for 38 years and
served two years in the U.S. Army. He was a member of the Eastern
Band of Cherokee Indians and retired from the NC Department of
Transportation after 35 years of service. He was preceded in death
by his brothers, Alfred Brady, Larry, Howard and Earl McMillan;
great granddaughter, Kali Cochran; and his father, T.H. Woods. He is
survived by his wife of 54 years, Jean Brady; two daughters, Pamela
Brady (Danny), Paula Brady (Tommy); grandson, Joshua Cochran
(Lacey); great grandson, Levi Cochran; two step great
granddaughters, Gabby and Maya; his aunt, Sally Rogers; sisters,
Leola McMillan and Margaret Woods; brothers, Harold Woods, Herman,
Wayne and Tommy McMillan; and multiple cousins, nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am Tuesday in the chapel of
Crisp Funeral Home. Rev. Mike Cogdill and Joshua Cochran will
officiate. Burial will be in the Holly Springs Cemetery with
military graveside rites being conducted by the Bryson City VFW Post
# 9281. The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 pm Monday at the
funeral home. Pallbearers will be family and friends. Honorary
pallbearers will be members of the Swain County Rescue Squad. In
lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Swain County Rescue
Squad, PO Box 606, Bryson City, NC 28713.
To plant a beautiful
memorial tree in memory of Theodore Brady, please visit our Tree
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Theodore Jerome Brady |
Date of Birth:
1937 |
Date of Death:
April 15, 2017 |
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Russell Childers, Jr.
Russell Daniel Childers, Jr. of Bryson
City left this world on November 9,2013.
Russell was born on August 4, 1942 to
Russell D. and Carrie Plemmons Childers.
He is survived by his loving wife of
52 years, Peggy Childers, son Russell D. Childers III (Dannie) and wife
Carol, their children Brittany and Eli, daughter, Cindi Barnes and
husband, Jerry, their children, Cydney, Whit and Hunter, his brother
David Childers and wife, Imogene, his sister Carolyn Peterson and
husband Scott, three nieces and one nephew.
Russell worked as the public health
administrator for Swain County Health Department and retired in 95.
Following his retirement, Russell worked as an interim health director
all over the state of North Carolina. He coached youth football for
numerous years, and loved to give nicknames to all of his players.
Russell was a faithful attendee of Victory Baptist Church.
Russell was an avid outdoorsman and
golfer. He loved singing, camping, gardening, swimming, whole milk
topped with cornbread, bird dogs, and fish frys. Most of all, he was a
great Dad, Papaw, husband and friend. He will be greatly missed by all
who knew him.
Visitation for family and friends will
be at Victory Baptist Church from 12:00 - 3:00 pm on Monday, November
11th, and the funeral will follow at 3:oo pm. In lieu of flowers, the
Childers family asks that donations be sent to the Elevation 4-12 Youth
Group at Victory Baptist Church.
Crisp Funeral Home is in charge of the
arrangements.
CLICK HERE to go to the Crisp Funeral Home webpage to offer
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Russell Daniel Childers, Jr. |
Date of
Birth: August 4, 1942 |
Date of
Death: November 9, 2013 |
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James “Thomas” Cloer
James “Thomas” Cloer, 80, of the Alarka community went home to be with
the Lord on April 26, 2022. A Swain County native, he was the son of the
late David and Hester Cloer; and also preceded in death by his brothers
Carroll and Kenneth Cloer and nephews, Charles and Steve Cloer.
He was a member of Mt. Vernon Freewill Baptist Church, where he served
as deacon and choir leader for over 50 years. He loved his church and
church family and loved to sing in the church choir.
He was a veteran of the US Army and served in Vietnam. He was retired
from the Swain County School System.
He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Frances; brother, Russell Cloer
(Elsie), sister-in-law, Myrtle Cloer; very special family friends, Beth
Gibson and Sarah, Darrell and Jill Thompson, and several nieces and
nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm Friday at Mt. Vernon Freewill
Baptist Church. Revs. Jeff Waldroup and Chris Nations will officiate
with burial in Swain Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends from 12 to 2 pm Friday at the church.
Crisp Funeral Home is assisting the family.
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James Thomas Cloer |
Date of Birth:
1942 |
Date of Death:
April 26, 2022 |
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Obituary for
Richard O.
"Dick" Cochran,
MAJ US Army
(Ret)
On
December
7, 2016,
after
many
brave
years of
fighting,
Dick won
his
final
battle
and
found
eternal
peace.
He was
born on
February
3, 1942,
to Leona
and Dock
Cochran
in
Bryson
City,
North
Carolina.
Dick
entered
the
United
States
Army in
1961 and
faithfully
served
for 20
years
with two
tours in
Vietnam.
While in
the
army, he
earned a
Bachelor’s
degree
and a
Master’s
degree
in
Business
Administration.
Upon his
retirement,
he
served
as a
project
manager
with
Northrop
Grumman
for 23
years at
Fort
Eustis,
Virginia.
Dick had
many
things
in life
that he
loved.
One of
the
greatest
was a
deep and
abiding
love for
the
Lord.
During
many
moves to
various
states,
he would
quickly
find a
church
home for
his
family,
and
served
as a
deacon
at
Landmark
Baptist
Church
in
Petersburg,
Virginia,
under
his
lifelong
friend,
Pastor
Buck
Palmer.
He loved
traveling
with his
wife
Ann, so
much so
that,
they can
claim
they
have
been to
all 50
states
and 23
countries
together.
He also
enjoyed
several
hobbies
such as
golfing,
bowling,
hunting,
skiing,
and
family
trips to
the
beach.
Left to
cherish
his
memory
are his
devoted
and
caring
wife of
55
years,
Ann
Wiggins
Cochran,
and
three
children:
Donna
Cochran,
Lisa
Hornsby
and
husband
Roger,
and
Scott
Cochran
and wife
Anna.
Dick
also
adored
his
seven
grandchildren:
Daniel
O’Donnell
and
husband
Dusty,
Kristin
Clontz
and
husband
Jesse,
Bradley
Hornsby,
Amy
Osborn
and
husband
Michael,
Jordan
O’Donnell
and wife
Jennifer,
Jessica
Hornsby
and
fiancé
Logan
Croswell,
and
Taylor
Hornsby.
Bringing
great
joy to
Dick
were his
four
great-grandchildren:
Caine
Clontz,
Nora
Clontz,
Colton
Hornsby,
and Rory
O’Donnell.
He is
also
survived
by a
brother,
Warren
Cochran,
brother-in-law,
Larry
Wiggins
and
wife,
Pansie,
sister-in-law,
Betty
Wiggins
and
fiancé,
Tony
Merriman,
and
several
nieces
and
nephews.
Another
special
person
in
Dick’s
life was
his
friend
and
caregiver,
Margie
Kaye.
A
funeral
service
will be
held on
Saturday,
December
10, 2016
at the
Vincent
Funeral
Home,
9923
Pocahontas
Trail,
Providence
Forge,
VA,
23140,
with
interment
at
Arlington
National
Cemetery
at a
later
date.
Family
will
receive
friends
at 2:00
pm with
a
service
to
follow
at 3:00
pm. In
lieu of
flowers,
please
consider
donating
to the
Alzheimer’s
Foundation.
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Richard "Dick" O. Cochran |
Date of Birth: February 3, 1942 |
Date of Death: December 7, 2016 |
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Douglas
Aaron Cole
Douglas Aaron Cole passed away on June 5, 1968 as a result of an
automobile accident.
He was the son of Vernie F. and Nina Ammons Cole of Bryson City.
Shortly after graduating from Swain County High School, Douglas joined
the US Navy and was stationed in Rhode Island. After completing his
tour of duty he moved to Louisville, Kentucky, where he was employed by
the L&N Railroad.
Douglas is survived by his wife Pat Tainsh Cole, son Sean Cole, sister
Janice Cole and brother Carl Cole.
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Douglas Aaron Cole |
Date of
Birth: June 18, 1942 |
Date of
Death: June 5, 1968 |
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Obituary of Landon Crisp
Landon Crisp,
82, of Bryson City went home to be with the Lord Friday, April 15,
2022. Landon was preceded in death by his mother, Ethel Crisp and
the young man he raised as his own, Ronnie Fisher. He was retired
from the Great Smoky Mountains National Park Service and was a US
Army Veteran. Landon was survived by many cousins, family and
friends and his special nieces and caretakers who lovingly cared for
him during his declining health, Dee Ola Pelkey, Gail Page, Deanna
McDermott, Ava and Riley McDermott, Jerry Pelkey Sr. and Jerry
Pelkey Jr. Funeral Services will be held 2:00 PM Saturday, April 23,
2022 at Crisp Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Marty Pressley will
officiate with burial at Lauada Cemetery. The family will receive
friends from 1:00 PM until 2:00 PM Saturday, April 23, 2022 at the
Funeral Home.
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Landon Crisp |
Date of
Birth: 1939 |
Date of Death: April 15, 2022 |
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This is Larry's 1960 Senior Class picture. I have searched for more
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Obituary of James Edwards
James William
Edwards, 76, of Bryson City, went home to be with the Lord Sunday, July
28, 2019. A native of Swain County he was the son of the late Maurice
and Naomi Carson Edwards. In addition to his parents he was also
preceded in death by three sisters, Willma Edwards, Louise Stephenson
Willis, and Yvonne Gregory.
James traveled with The Happy Voices Quartet
singing with his family, and was a recognized song writer. James joined
the U.S. Air Force in July, 1960. He took his first phase of basic
training at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas. There he qualified as a
sharp shooter. Then he was shipped to Amarillo Air Force Base Texas,
where he took a second phase of basic training and also spent 17 weeks
in the Fuel Specialist School. He was then shipped to the Tactical
Fighter Wing Seymore Johnson Air Force Base, and in August 1961, he went
TDY to England Air Force Base, Louisiana to participate in an Air
Transportable Hydrant School. It was then that he was promoted at the
Seymour Johnson Air Force Base performing the duties of Fuel Specialist,
64350 Level.
James is survived by his wife of 55 years,
Reva Edwards; one daughter, Karen Edwards (Jeff Smith); one son, Mark
Edwards and wife Greta; three amazing grandchildren which he loved
dearly, One grandson, Jamie Edwards; two granddaughters, Gracie Edwards,
and Rylee Anna Rawls; one sister, Joan Gillette of Bryson City; two
brothers, John Edwards and wife Jerrie, and Earl Edwards and wife Cathy
both of Louisiana, and many special nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services will be held 2:00 PM
Wednesday at Crisp Funeral Home Chapel. Alex Phillips and Rev. Jim Frady
will officiate with burial at Sawyer Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 1:00 PM
until 2:00 PM Wednesday at the Funeral Home.
The family would like to say a special thank
you to Mt. Zion Baptist Church. To send flowers to the family of James
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Date of
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Date of Death: July 28, 2019 |
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Ray Franklin
Gibson, 63, of Norcross,
Ga., died Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2005, at his home.
He was a son of Kathleen Patton Gibson Booker and the late J.R. Gibson.
Also preceding him in death was his step father, Donald Booker.
He was a 1960 graduate of Swain County High School and attended Western
Carolina
University. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force serving from
1961-1965.
Surviving, in addition to his mother, are brother, Sam Gibson of Bryson
City; sisters,
Kathy Crossley of Simpsonville, S.C., Rita Lamb of Cheyenne, Wyo., and
Beth Smith of
Salem, S.C. He is also survived by several aunts, nieces, nephews and
friends.
He was employed by Solar Com in Georgia.
The funeral service was held at 3 p.m. Tuesday at Moody Funeral Home in
Bryson City.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to American
Cancer Society.
The family will receive friends at the home of Kathleen Booker in Bryson
City following the services.
Thank You in Smokey Mountain Times from The Ray
Gibson Family
The family of Ray F. Gibson would like to thank all the friends
for their many acts of kindness during a sorrowful time.
A special thanks to Swain Co. High School Class of 1960 as
Ray is loved and remembered. We will always remember you.
Family of Ray Gibson
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Date of
Birth: 1942 |
Date of
Death: November 23, 2005 |
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Obituary of John Lenard Hedden
John Lenard Hedden, 78, husband of
Edna Mae Brendle Hedden for 58 years, went to be with the Lord
on Sunday, May 17, 2020. Mr. Hedden was born in Bryson City, NC
to the late John Hedden and Bonnie Ledford Hedden. He was an
alumnus of Hampton University and Western Carolina College and
retired after 32 years of teaching school. He was a member of
Unity Baptist Church and had been a long-time member of Buckroe
Baptist Church in Hampton, VA. John enjoyed fishing,
woodworking, NASCAR, and helping people. He served as a
volunteer for the Far West Affordable Housing for many years. He
loved serving others through church activities. He served as a
Sunday School teacher, Deacon, church bus driver and on the
Benevolence Committee. Surviving, in addition to his wife, are a
son, Mike Hedden; a daughter, Michele Wright and husband Roger;
four grandsons, Samuel Hedden and wife Amber, Alex Hedden,
Brenden Wright and fiancé Amelia Godolphin, and Noah Wright; and
three great-grandchildren, A.J., Sammy and Lailynn. He was
predeceased by two brothers, Monroe Hedden and Ray Hedden.
Graveside services will be 11 o’clock Tuesday at Unity Baptist
Church Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Miracle Hill
Ministries, 409 S. Pleasantburg Drive, Greenville, SC 29607.
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Date of
Birth: 1942 |
Date of Death: May 17, 2020 |
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Dr. Morris Austin
Herron
September 25, 1942 - April 24, 2020
Dr. Morris Austin Herron, age
77, of Thomasville died Friday, April 24, 2020 at Thomasville Medical
Center. Dr. Herron was born September 25, 1942 the son of William
Pearlie Herron and Edna Miller Buckner Herron. Dr. Herron was a native
of Swain County. He taught business at East Montgomery High School and
was Principal at Star School for 10 years. He was the former Director at
Foster Estes Technical College in Oklahoma City, OK and the former Dean
of Instruction at Durham Technical College in Durham, NC. Mr. Herron
enjoyed reading, hunting and working with older cars. He loved traveling
and has visited all 50 states. In addition to his parents, he was
preceded in death by his great grandchild, Logan Bell and sister, Edna
Joyce Herron. He is survived by his son and daughter in law, Austin Lee
and Kaye Herron of Trinity; grandchildren, Kassie Herron, Kayla Herron,
and Jonathan Herron; great grandchildren, William Perdue, Dakota
McDaniel, Shelby Bell, and Graceleigh Herron; sister, Denise Greene of
Texas; brother, Norris Herron of Washington State; and sisters, Lois
Howell and husband Don of North Carolina and Sana Sutton and husband Jim
of Tennessee. No services are planned. Any memorials (no flowers
please) may be made to the Baptist Children’s Homes of North Carolina,
P.O. Box 338, Thomasville, NC 27361-0338 or to the American Cancer
Society, P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718 in his honor. Pugh
Funeral Home in Asheboro is serving the family. Remembrances and online
condolences may be made at www.pughfuneralhome.com.
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Date of
Birth: September 25, 1942 |
Date of Death: April 24, 2020 |
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William Eugene Hyatt
March 5, 1942 - August 12, 2015
Funeral Service for Sgt. Major William Hyatt
will be held August 25, 2015 at South Bossier Baptist Church located
1155 Sligo Rd., Bossier City, Louisiana. Officiating his service will be
Pastor Chris Young, along with special music by vocalist Angela Tejada,
Graveside service with full military honors will be conducted at the
Northwest Louisiana Veterans Cemetery in Keithville. Immediately
following the funeral service. In his honor, the procession will
be lead by the Patriot Guard Riders of Louisiana. Sgt. Major Hyatt
passed away August 12, 2015 at Vanderbilt University Medical Center
following a brief illness. He was 73 years old.
William Eugene Hyatt was born March 5, 1942 in Jackson County, North
Carolina. He attended Swain County High School where he received his
high school diploma, In 1960 at the age of 18, he enlisted in the Army.
During that time he held various positions including dental assistant,
EMT, and Military Police. He received countless awards and medals; Army
Commendation, Army Achievement, Humanitarian Service Medal and the
Legion of merit Award, Just to name a few. In 1973, he graduated from
Baptist Christian College with a Bachelor Degree in Science. After
obtaining his degree he remained an active duty member of the armed
forces. In 1991, he served one mission during Desert Storm and was
stationed at Ft. Hood, Texas. He made the military his career, retiring
in 1992 as Sgt. Major. After retiring from the Army he worked as a
school teacher as well as a basketball coach, but most importantly he
served as a mentor to those who knew him.
Gene was the son of Edward and Molly Hyatt,
grandparents Roxie and Jess Williamson, Dixon and Ethel Hyatt, brother
Paul Hyatt and two daughters Kimberly Hyatt and Stephanie Hyatt Taylor.
Left to cherish his memory are his siblings
Barbara Ogle and husband Bob, Linda Hyatt and brother Clyde. His
children Eddie Hyatt and wife Tonya, Geoffrey Hyatt and Tiffany Hyatt
Douglas and husband Jamie. Immediate grandchildren Hayley, Cammy and
Eddie Hyatt, Jr., Kasey Adams Smith, Collin Hyatt, Caylon and Austin
Gardner, Faith Douglas and Magen, Drake and Nathan Taylor. He had
step-children step-grandchildren, cousins, nieces and nephews that are
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Birth: March
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Date of
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CHARLOTTE - Samuel Johnson Jones, 51, of 531 Morningside Road died May
20, 1993, Carolinas Medical Center. Funeral is 2:30 P.M. Monday at
Mount Vernon Freewill Baptist Church in Bryson City with the Reverends
Tony Oliver and Lelon Green officiating. Burial will be in Swain
Memorial Park in Bryson City. Visitation is 7 to 9 P.M. Sunday at
the church. Mr.
Jones, a performance technician for Duke Power Company, was a native of
Bryson City.
Survivors are his wife, Mrs.
Helen Byrd Jones; son, Robert Jones; daughter, Miss Cindy Jones;
parents, Wheeler and Evie Green Jones of Bryson City; brothers Dave
Jones and Earl Jones both of Bryson City; sisters, Mrs. Gail Cochrane of
Fort Mill, South Carolina; Mrs. Pearl Snyder and Mrs. Shirley Jenkins
both of Mount Holly, Mrs. Jessie Jenkins; half-brother, Clyde Jones of
Bryson City; one grand-child.
Memorials may be made to
National Kidney Foundation, 5970 Fairview Road, 3 Fairview Plaza, Suite
412, Charlotte, North Carolina 28210 |
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Date of
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Date of
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THE SMOKY
MOUNTAIN TIMES- Thursday, January 7, 2010,
DENNIS E. PEDERSEN, SR,
Dennis E. Pedersen Sr, of
Danielsville, Georgia passed away Tuesday January 5, 2010.
A native of Bryson City, he was
the son of the late Lester Einar and Margaret Ensley Pedersen. He
was retired from GMAC and of the Baptist faith.
Funeral services will be at 2
p.m. Saturday, Jan. 9 at Crisp Funeral Home, Bryson City.
Visitation will be from 1 p.m.. to 2 p.m. prior to the service.
Survivors include his wife, Dyanne Shook Pedersen, children, Dennis E. Pedersen, Jr and Leigh
Anne (Gregg) Pruitt, sister Beth Pedersen; brother David (Beth)
Pedersen; and 5 Grand children
Derrick Pedersen, Joshua
Pedersen (sons of Dennis, Jr.)
Kayla Pruitt, Christopher
Graham, Morgan Pruitt (daughters and son of Leigh Anne Pruitt)
The family will receive friends
from 7 to 9 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 7 at Lord & Stephens Funeral Home,
Danielsville, Ga.
Internment: Dennis was laid to rest in Swain Memorial
Cemetery Bryson
City, NC.
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Date of
Birth: December
29, 1941 |
Date of
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Obituary - George Jesse Sherrill, Jr. (Class of
1960)
George Jesse Sherrill, Jr. 73 formerly of the
Shoal Creek Community, passed away on Sunday, July 20, 2014 at his home
in Lexington, SC.
A native of Whittier, N.C. he was born on March
22, 1941 to the late George Sherrill and Etta Ward Sherrill. In addition
to his parents he was preceded by his two brothers Henry Sherrill and
Joe Sherrill.
George is survived by his two sisters Edna Murphy
of Austin, Texas and Peggy Taylor of Winterhaven, Florida; nephew Jim
Sherrill of Apex, NC and Jeff Sherrill of Melbourne, Fla., nieces Susan
Meador of Austin Texas, Tracy Drake of Weaverville, NC and Heather
Baranski of Apex, NC, and several nieces and nephews.
He was a retired freight specialist with
Southeastern Freight Lines and was a US Veteran. George enjoyed working
night shift, following sports, premium ice cream and his cigars.
Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM Saturday,
August 2, 2014 at Crisp Funeral Home in Bryson City, NC. Burial will be
at Bumgarner Cemetery in Whittier, NC.
Obituary is on Crisp Funeral Home, Bryson City,
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Theodore
Donald Sherrill, 71, of Whittier, NC, went home to be with the Lord on
October 29, 2012, he was a resident at the Oaks of Brevard, in NC. He
was born on March 9, 1941 in Swain County, son of the late Homer and
Arizona Sherrill.
Don lived most of his life in
Jackson County, Whittier NC. He worked for the North Carolina DOT as a
surveyor for 12 years. He owned and operated a Sears catalog store in
Spruce Pine for 20 years and also in Brevard for 3 years. Upon his
retirement from Sears, he moved back to Whittier where he built two
homes and two log cabins. He loved spending his time helping others and
being involved in outreach ministries. He was a member of Mt Carmel
Baptist Church.
Don was preceeded in death by his
parents and one brother, Douglas "Nick" Sherrill of Sylva.
Surviving is his wife of 49 years
Malene Bumgarner Sherrill. Two daughters - Cindy Bryson and husband
Jeff, Donna Ledford and husband Randy of Brevard: three grandchildren,
Kacey White and Donovan Pittman of Beaumont, Texas and Keri Bryson of
Brevard; three great-grandchildren, Gabriel Lee and Layla Malene White
and Brayden Tripp Bryson' Holden; one brother, Jack Sherrill and wife
Deborah of Raleigh. Several nieces and nephews also survive.
A Memorial Celebration will be held
Friday, November 2, 2012 at Appalachian Funeral Home in Sylva.
Visitation will be held from 2 pm to 3 pm with Memorial service
following. Rev. Charles Murrell officiating and Rev. Lewis Crisp, first
cousin of the deceased, will assist. Burial will be held at Bumgarner
Cemetery at a later date.
In lieu of flowers the family would
like to ask for donations to be made to "Memorial Fund for Donald
Sherrill" at United Community Bank, 10 Park Place East, Brevard
NC 28712, phone number 828-884-2600 |
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Date of
Birth: March 9, 1941 |
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Von Thomas Smith, age 75, of Clarkesville
passed away on Tuesday, September 26, 2017 at his residence surrounded
by family.
Born on May 7, 1942 in Swain County, North
Carolina, Mr. Smith was the son of Ollie Tuck Smith and the late
Marshall Smith. Mr. Smith graduated from Swain County High School in
1960. He graduated from Western Carolina University with a BA degree in
education. Mr. Smith spent his entire professional career with General
Motors Acceptance Corporation, retiring from management. Mr. Smith held
church memberships in First Baptist Church of Toccoa, Mountain Park
Baptist in Mountain Park, GA, Pierpont Baptist Church in Charleston, SC
and most recently Clarkesville Baptist Church. Mr. Smith faithfully
served in every church he attended He has served as Chairman of
Deacons, Sunday School Director, Sunday School Teacher. Mr. Smith also
worked as a Royal Ambassadors Leader and served with Brotherhood and on
mission trips. Mr. Smith had a true servants heart. He volunteered
with Team Atlanta as a driver transporting Veterans from all over
Northeast Georgia to and from the Veterans Hospital. Mr. Smith was a
Gideon and a member of the Grindstone Walkers.
Survivors include his wife Allean York Smith
of the home, his mother Ollie Tuck Smith, daughters Yvonne Michelle
DeFoor and Marsha Danielle Kellum, son Thomas Von Smith, brother Dean
Marshall Smith, as well as nine grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held on Friday,
September 29, 2017 at 11:00 AM at Clarkesville Baptist Church with Rev.
Grady Walden and Rev. David Turner officiating. The family will receive
friends at the church prior to the service from 10:00 AM until 11:00
AM. Interment will follow the service at 3:30 PM in Deep Creek
Cemetery, Bryson City, North Carolina with Rev. Larry Spencer
officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may
be made to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s, Grand Central
Station, PO Box 4777, New York, NY 10163-4777 or by visiting
michaeljfox.org .
An online guest registry is available at www.hillsidememorialchapel.com.
Arrangements by Hillside Memorial Chapel,
Clarkesville. 706-754-6256.
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Date of Birth: May
7, 1942 |
Date of Death:
September 26, 2017 |
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James was born, March 6 1942 and
passed away October 18, 1990. He was survived by his wife, Judy
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Date of
Birth: March 6, 1942 |
Date of
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Edward AP Thomas
Nick Name: Little Ed
1941 - 2020
Obituary of Edward AP
Thomas
Edward Thomas, 78, of the Kirkland
Creek community went home to be with the Lord Saturday, November
21, 2020. He was the son of the late Walter and Maggie Ledford
Thomas. Ed was preceded in death by his brother, Dennis Thomas.
He is survived by many friends including his best friend, Bill
Williamson. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 am Tuesday
at Swain Memorial Park.
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Date of
Birth: 1941 |
Date of Death: November 21, 2020 |
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Edward "Joe" Thomas
BRYSON CITY - Edward "Joe" Thomas was granted his
angel wings peacefully in his sleep on July 18, 2015. His final days
were spent in his home surrounded by his family, friends, and his
beloved dog, Kiera. A native of Swain County, he was born August
4, 1941 to the late Lamar and Mary Manor Thomas. He was also preceded in
death by his brothers, George, Andrew, and Elbert Thomas; and sisters,
Ollie Williamson, Lucille Burris, and Mary Ellen Sawyer. Joe was
very proud of his 10 years of service in the U.S. Air Force. He would
always tell his daughter, "just love people," and that was evident
to anyone who met him. He loved to make people laugh. He enjoyed cooking
and playing golf with his buddy, Terry. Joe is survived by his
loving wife of 43 years, Nellie Cline Thomas: his daughter, Kerston
Vaugh who he called everyday just to tell her he loved her; son-in-law,
Brint Vaughn, who he thought of as his own son; granddaughter, Sierra
Vaughn, who you would know all about the first minute you met him
because she was the person who he was most proud of in his life;
brothers, Vincent (Peggy), Gordon (Mildred), and Freddy; sister, Helen
Harris; sisters-in-law, Amy Taylor "Sis" and Katherine Thomas; and a
number of nieces and nephews who he loved very much.
A graveside service will be held at 2:00pm
Wednesday, July 22, 2015 at Thomas Chapel Cemetery in Bryson City with
Rev. Mike Smith officiating. The family will
receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00pm, Tuesday, in the Kirby Memorial
Chapel of Shuler Funeral Home and at other times at the home of Brint
and Kersten Vaughn.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the
Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 75817, Topeka. KS 66675.
To offer condolences online, please visit
www.shulerfuneralhome.com. Shuler Funeral Home is assisting the family
with
arrangements.
Funeral Home
Shuler Funeral Home
125 Orr's Camp Rd Hendersonville, NC 28792
(828) 693-5220
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Date of Birth:
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Date of Death: July 18, 2015 |
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Charles Aaron
Welch, 67, of the Alarka
Community, went home to be with the Lord
Sunday, April 2, 2006, in a Swain County Hospital. A native of
Swain County, he was the son of the late Matthew and Ella Calhoun Welch.
He was retired after 32 years with the North Carolina Department of
Transportation. He was a member of the Tuckaseegee Chapter 427 of the
Masonic Order. He was a member of Mt. Vernon Freewill Baptist Church.
Charles was instrumental in starting the first little league program for
the children of Swain County. He was preceded in death by two brothers,
Cecil and Virgil Welch, three sisters, Bonnie and Nina Pilkington and
Bertha
Herron. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Ann Green Welch;
one daughter, Lynese Barker
and husband, Tim, of Bryson City; two granddaughters, Jordan and
Courtney Barker; and several nieces and nephews.
The funeral service were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the chapel of Crisp
Funeral Home.
The Revs. Eddie Stillwell, Jim Vaughn, and Ray Lambert will officiate
with burial in
Brendle Hill Cemetery with Masonic Graveside Rites conducted by the
Tuckaseegee
Chapter 427 of the Masonic Order.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral
home. Pallbearers
will be nephews and Honorary pallbearers will be fellow workers from the
North Carolina
Department of Transportation.
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Date of
Birth:
July 8, 1938 |
Date of
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April 2, 2006 |
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Richard Woodard, 53 passed away on
April 30, 1995. His death was due to a massive heart attack. He was the
son of Wayne and Lucile Woodard of the Ela Community in Swain County.
He was preceded in death by his brother, Joe Woodard.
Richard was survived by his son, Jonathan Woodard and daughter,
Elizabeth Woodard. He was also survived by the mother of his children,
Alison Woodard.
He was employed by
Swain County Department of Social Services at the time of his death.
He was also a member of the Swain High Class of 1960.
Burial was in the McHan Cemetery located in Ela, N.C.
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Date of
Birth: January 16, 1942 |
Date of
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