Obituaries

Ellean Martin Greene

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Wednesday, March 25, 2020
Ellean Martin Greene, 92, of Bryson City, went home to be with the Lord Tuesday March 17, 2020. A native of Georgia and longtime resident of Swain County, NC she was the daughter of the late J.D. and Hester Grizzle Martin, and wife of the late Vance W. Greene SR.

Traci E. Boots

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Wednesday, March 25, 2020
  August 18, 1973 ~ March 10, 2020 (age 46)   Traci E. Boots (46) of Clay, NY born August 18, 1973 gained her wings and went to be with the Lord on March 10, 2020. Traci was a 1991 graduate of PV Moore High School Central Square, NY.

Mr. Iva L. Glover, Jr. (Buddy)

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Wednesday, March 25, 2020
Mr. Iva L. Glover, Jr. (Buddy), 88, passed away on March 13, 2020. He was originally from Jacksonville, FL. He lived in Bryson City from 1971 - 1989 then returned to Jacksonville. He moved to assisted living in South Carolina in 2013. He was preceded in death by his wife, Helen.

Zena Elizabeth Beck Lawhon

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Wednesday, March 25, 2020
Zena Elizabeth Beck Lawhon, 79, of Whittier went home to be with the Lord Friday, March 20, 2020. A native of Swain County, she was the daughter of the late Tilson and Bessie Bradley Beck and wife of the late Robert Lawhon. She was a member of Old Savannah Baptist Church.

Clarence A. Pilkington

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Wednesday, March 25, 2020
Clarence A. Pilkington, 84, of Bryson City, NC went home to be with the Lord Monday, March 16, 2020. A native of Swain County, he was the son of the late Roy Pilkington and Bonnie Welch Pilkington. He was a member of Deep Creek Missionary Baptist Church.

Robert Graham Carpenter

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Wednesday, March 11, 2020
Robert Graham Carpenter, 87, of Deep Gap in Alarka Community passed away February 25, 2020. He was born in Hoke County, NC to Robert M. and Willa Carpenter. He helped on the family farm in Derby, Richmond County, NC.

Owen Joseph Smoker Sr.

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Wednesday, March 11, 2020
Owen Joseph Smoker Sr., 44, passed away Wednesday March 4, 2020. He was the son of the late Davidson Ray Smoker and Elsie Marie Thompson Smoker. He is survived by his children, Airowen and Baylen Smoker and their mother Megan Smoker, and other children, Harley, Wayah, Jojo, Miley, and Owen Jr.

Lyle Cabe

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Wednesday, March 4, 2020
Lyle Cabe, 23, of Sylva, went home to be with the Lord Tuesday February 25, 2020. Lyle enjoyed being with his family and most of all enjoyed playing golf with his Papaw, his brothers and his dad. He was All Conference in Golf at Smoky Mountain High School and went to the Regional Finals twice.

Wanda Jackson Blythe

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Wednesday, March 4, 2020
Wanda Jackson Blythe, 53, of the Jackson Branch Community in Robbinsville, NC, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 27, 2020 at her residence. She was the daughter of the late Clarence Lee and Betty Jean Smoker Jackson. Wanda loved her family dearly.

Keniethea Barnes Hyatt

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Wednesday, February 26, 2020
Keniethea Barnes Hyatt, 65, of the Deep Creek community passed away Monday, February 24, 2020. A native of Swain County, she was the daughter of the late Dillard and Banna Burnette Barnes. She was part of Swain County Relay for Life and Swain Cancer Support since 1993.