Obituaries

Candina McMillan Cabe

Candina McMillan Cabe, 42, of Whittier went home to be with the Lord Sunday, January 17, 2021. A native of Swain County and longtime resident of Jackson County she was the daughter of Doris Cook McMillan of Whittier and the late Wayne McMillan.

Marilyn Joyce McDonald Hipps

Marilyn Joyce McDonald Hipps, 85, of Whittier went home to be with the Lord  on Sunday, January 17, 2021. A resident of Jackson County, she was the daughter of the late Oscar and Cora Medford McDonald.

Donald (Donnie) Walke

Donald (Donnie) Walker, 67, of Bryson City went home to be with the Lord Saturday, January 9, 2021. A native of Swain County he was the son of the late George William and Leois Evans Walker.

Agnes O’Dess Spear Wiggins

Asheville - Agnes O’Dess Spear Wiggins, age 82, of Asheville, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 10, 2021 at the John F. Keever Solace Center. Born November 2, 1938 to the late Maisie Fisher Queen (Frank C.

Paul Robert Styles

Oct. 26, 1932-Dec. 24, 2020   Paul R. Styles passed away on Thursday, Dec. 24, 2020 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s Disease.   Paul was born on Indian Creek to Lawson Styles and Helen Cline Styles on Oct.

George B. Valentine III

March 3 1928 - December 25 2020   George Valentine went to his heavenly home on Christmas morning. Born in Oyster Bay, NY, he moved with his family to Fort Lauderdale, FL as a boy. He graduated from Fort Lauderdale High School in 1946.

Gayle Massey

Gayle Massey, 72, of Whittier passed away Thursday December 31, 2020. A native of Lancaster, SC, she was the daughter of the late James Hunter and Mildred Blue (Harvey). She was preceded in death by her children, Vickie Carpenter and Eugene Massey; sister, Becky Ledford.

Johnny Ray Page

Johnny Ray Page age 64, of Bryson City passed away Saturday, December 19, 2020. He was born on February 11, 1956 to the late Hal and Jean (Crowder) Fuller. He worked 35 years for RC Cola. He was a little league softball coach at Bryson City.

Jason Amos Curtice

Jason Amos Curtice, 35, of Bryson City, got his wings and went to Heaven on December 21st. He was a handsome young man, had the biggest heart and most beautiful soul. He loved everyone and would give you the shirt right off of his back.

Freddie Edward Palmer

Freddie Edward Palmer, 70, passed away Tuesday, December 22, 2020.