Obituaries

Virgil Thomas Crisp

News Staff
Thursday, December 12, 2019
Many knew him as Bud Crisp. He was 85 years old. He was born in a small cabin behind The Fryemont Inn in Bryson City, NC on August 14, 1934. He passed away on December 6, 2019 at The Elizabeth House in Flat Rock, NC. He fought a hard battle with colon cancer.

Robert Lee Tucker

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Thursday, December 12, 2019
January 19, 1929 - November 21, 2019   Robert Lee Tucker (Bob) passed away peacefully on November 21, 2019 to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Bob was a loving father and husband, and minister of the gospel of Jesus Christ.

Michael (Mikey) Owle

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Wednesday, December 4, 2019
Michael (Mikey) Owle, 44, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, November 28, 2019. A native of Cherokee he was the son of Michael Owle of Cherokee and the late Katherine Owle.

June Evelyn Wright Brown

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Wednesday, December 4, 2019
June Evelyn Wright Brown died on Friday, November 29, 2019.   She was born in Andrews, NC on March 27, 1928 and grew up in Bryson City, NC. She had a strong faith in God, and it showed in the endearing love and optimism that she shared with anyone she met.

Jeff Gunter

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Wednesday, December 4, 2019
Jeff, age 59, made his final lap toward the finish line to meet his Lord & Savior, Jesus Christ. Jeff was an avid dirt track race fan, driver and car builder. Today he took the checkered flag and is now in the Winners Circle. Jeff is preceded in death by his parents, Albia and Whitey Gunter.

Carrie Sprouse Bryson

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Wednesday, December 4, 2019
Carrie Sprouse Bryson went to be with the Lord on November, 29, 2019. She was born in Rutherford County, NC on February 7, 1975 the late Steve Sprouse and Barbara Shehan Sprouse. Carrie was passionate about her career as a social worker.

Margaret Ann (Mitzi) Twine

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Wednesday, December 4, 2019
DURHAM—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.

Norma Lee Bowers McGaha

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Monday, November 25, 2019
Norma Lee Bowers McGaha, 84, of the Alarka Community went home to be with the Lord Friday, November 22, 2019. A native of Swain County, she was the daughter of the late George and Eva Cochran Bowers.

Diane Hicks Hoyle

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Monday, November 25, 2019
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.

Richard Harold Shuler

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Monday, November 25, 2019
Richard Harold Shuler, 75, of Mt. Holly passed away November 20, 2019. He was born on December 16, 1943 to the late Ed and Mollie Crisp Shuler.  He is also preceded in death by his brothers, Junior, Calvin, and Clayton Shuler and sisters, Mae Brown, Hazel Cogsdill, Zelma Wright, and Edie Cowart.