by Amy Bollinger | Sep 8, 2026 | 1980, Obituaries
Ginger Cabe Seay, 73, of Sylva, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 27, 2026. Ginger was born on December 26, 1952, to the late Clyde and Callie Cabe. She grew up in the Pumpkintown community, where she made lifelong memories and began a life that would be...
by Amy Bollinger | Aug 12, 2026 | 1980, Obituaries
Jesse Carmel “JC” Moss, 88, of Spruce Pine, passed away on Tuesday, July 7, 2026. He was a son of the late Walter and Bertha Jarvis Moss and a native of Madison County, having lived the last several years in Mitchell County. Growing up in Mars Hill after...
by Amy Bollinger | Aug 12, 2026 | 1980, Obituaries
Robert K. “Bobby” Peche, Jr., age 68, passed away on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, in Cochran. A memorial service will be held on Sunday, July 12, 2026, at 4:00 P.M. in the Chapel of Mathis Funeral Home. The family will greet friends following the service. Born...
by Amy Bollinger | Jul 15, 2026 | 1980, Obituaries
Lewis Kent (Coach) Briggs With strong roots and deep love for Western North Carolina communities coach leaves behind a legacy in resilience, strength, kindness and loyalty. Even up to his final days, Kent lived by Rocky’s quote… “it ain’t about how hard you hit. It’s...
by Amy Bollinger | Mar 16, 2026 | 1980, Obituaries
Colleen C. Williamson Colleen Crawford Williamson, age 73, of Waynesville, North Carolina, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, January 9, 2026. Born on August 14, 1951, in Haywood County, North Carolina, Colleen was the daughter of the late Jack Jefferson...
by Amy Bollinger | May 16, 2025 | 1967, 1980, Obituaries
Betty A. Sandlin Betty A. Sandlin, 80, native and lifelong resident of Bryson City, passed away May 3, 2025, after a short illness. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Faye Martin Sandlin, and her brother, Robert M. Sandlin. She is survived by her...
