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Obituary Information
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The Sylva Herald publishes traditional obituaries as a service to its readers. Deadline for obituary news is 5 p.m. on Monday.
The newspaper publishes 150 words at no charge. All additional words will be billed at a rate of 25 cents per word. A photograph or photographs (no more than two) of the deceased may be included at a cost of $15 each.
Obituaries should be submitted to The Herald by the funeral home in charge of arrangements.
Obituaries should include immediate family survivors (parents, grandparents, children) with names and hometowns for each, as well as a brief history of the deceased that includes items such as their employment, professional, civic, community and religious affiliations. Obituaries for all Jackson County residents are especially encouraged, because obituaries are included in the newspaper’s online archives to assist with compiling genealogical records.
Zeb Hall
Heaven’s choir has a new member with the passing of Zeb Hall, 82, of Sylva, on Sunday, May 13, 2012.
He went from this place of work and pain to a glorious new home. He can now visit with those gone on before including his father and mother, Richard and Mamie Hall, his brothers, Clyde and Thomas, sister Ruby, and wife, Amie Brooks Hall.
Zeb was proud of his family and cherished his time with his wife, Delois Henderson Hall of Sylva; daughters, Sandra Cloer of Indian Trail, N.C., Debra Payne and husband John of Franklin, and son Ernest Dale Hall and wife Ann of Sylva. He loved all of his grandchildren, Mark Cloer, Page Cloer Blount and husband Michael all of Indian Trail, N.C., Darren Hall of Sylva, Daniel Hall of Albuquerque, N.M., and Martha Ann Hall of Raleigh. The six great-grandchildren, Ethan Blount, Andrew Birmingham, Jessica Birmingham, Christopher Cloer, Caitlin Cloer, and Carolyn Cloer, gave him great joy.
He was also close to his brother, Lyle Hall, and sisters Eula Mae Frizzell and husband Darrell, and Genevieve Coats and husband E.J.
During his working years, Zeb was a master craftsman in plaster application and finishing and stone masonry. He was a wizard with a trowel. As well as working in the construction industry, he was also employed at Rabun Mills and retired from Western Carolina University, where he was a maintenance worker.
Zeb enjoyed spending time in the woods. He was an avid hunter and one of the best small stream trout fishermen in Western North Carolina. One of his greatest passions was gospel music. He loved both to listen and perform. For most of his life, he sang with gospel groups, directed church music and sang in church choirs. He loved Christian fellowship.
Zeb highly valued his many friends in the community and the time spent visiting with them. Because of these friendships, he has a special last request. There will be no service for him but rather his request was that all who knew him take some time to visit a friend or neighbor. He did not want flowers or memorials for himself but asked that those who would give would give to share a meal with someone in need, help someone with a grocery bill, donate to a needy child or any other beneficial act in his memory. By doing these things for the living, you will honor him most. Our loss is heaven’s gain.
An online registry is available at www.appalachianfuneralservices.com.
Submitted with love and respect from his son, Dale Hall.
Harold Queen
Harold Jackson Queen, 77, of Sylva, passed away unexpectedly on Friday evening, May 11, 2012, at Charles George VA Medical Center in Asheville, N.C.
A native of Jackson County, Harold was born Oct. 22, 1934. He was the son of the late William Early and Essie (Cope) Queen. He was a U.S. Navy veteran, co-founder of the local Moose Lodge, and co-owner of Queen’s Drive-In on Skyland Drive. He enjoyed golfing, fishing, woodworking, having coffee at McDonald’s, and spending time with his family and friends. He was a member of East Sylva Baptist Church.
Besides his parents, he was also preceded in death by a daughter, Teresa Denise Queen, brothers Hayes Queen of Sylva and Robert Queen of Oregon, and sisters Maxine Cunningham and Madge Queen of Sylva, and Jeanette Queen of Oregon.
Harold is survived by two daughters, Carmen Queen Long of Sylva and Mary Queen Johnson of Colfax, N.C.; one son, Harold Kirby Queen of Sylva; two brothers, Charles and Jerry Queen, both of Sylva; two sisters, Sandra Hedden of Franklin and Elaine Greene of South Carolina; 12 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 15, in the chapel of Appalachian Funeral Services in Sylva with the Rev. Charles Dean officiating.
The family received friends from 12 until 2 p.m. prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 120 Executive Park #1, Asheville, NC 28801-2426; or the East Sylva Baptist Church Food Fund, 61 Faith Ave, Sylva, NC 28779.
An online registry is available at www.appalachianfuneralservices.com.
Frances Frizzell
Frances Shuler Frizzell, 63, of Sylva, died Thursday, May 10, 2012, at MedWest-Harris hospital.
A native of Jackson County, she was the daughter of the late James and Stella Parker Shuler. She retired from Harris Regional Hospital in 2009 after 42 years of service, working more than 16 years in the nursery.
She is survived by her husband, of 35 years, John Ernest Frizzell, two sons, David Ernest Frizzell and Timothy Ray Shuler (Regina) all of Sylva; two sisters, Linda Ann Shuler Hoxit of Sylva, Waynefica Shuler Mathis of Cullowhee; three brothers, Kenneth Ray Shuler, Donnie W. Shuler and Ronnie M. Shuler all of Sylva; three grandchildren.
A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 13, 2012, in the chapel of Melton Funeral Home, with Rev. Eddie Stillwell and Rev. Steve Webb officiating.
Burial will be at Balsam Grove Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 6-8:00 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.
Online registry www.meltonfhsylva.com.
Braxxton Moore
Braxxton Cody Moore, infant son of Kaleigh Owen and Steven Cody Moore, went home to be with the Lord, Saturday morning May 12, 2012.
Besides his parents he is survived by his sister, Khloe, and his brother, Braeden Moore; maternal grandparents, Mark and Cindy Owen of Sylva; paternal grandparents, Steve and Tina Moore of Sylva; maternal great-grandparents, Kathleen and Jeep Owen, and Martha and Ned Rector; paternal great-grandparents, Earl and Joyce Dowdle and Dot and Joe Moore. Several aunts, uncles and cousins also survive.
Graveside services were held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Addie Cemetery with the Revs. Clemmey Queen and Earl Holden officiating.
An online registry is available at www.appalachianfuneralservices.com.
Amy Deitz
Amy Louise Powell Deitz, 79, of Ludowici, Ga., died Sunday, May 6, 2012 at Riverview Nursing home in Savannah, Ga.
She was a native of Sylva, N.C., and lived in Liberty County, Ga., for 27 years then residing in Long County, Ga., for the past 12 years. Ms. Deitz was a member of Ludowici Church of God. She was employed as supervisor at Liberty Industries in Walthourville, Ga., before becoming self-employed and co-owner of Bill’s BBQ in Walthourville, and Ogden’s Grocery in Riceboro, Ga.
Preceded in death by her husband, Marcellus Deitz, Jr.; father, Ed Powell; mother, Amy Lewis Powell; three brothers, Doyle Powell, George Powell and Jerry Powell; four sisters, Betty Walker, Ora Berrier, Laura Brooks and Patsy Powell.
Survivors include her son, Hayden and Berneice Deitz of Ludowici; brother, the Rev. Jim Ed Powell of Tuckasegee; two sisters, Agnes Powell Coggins and Lois Powell Cogdill, both of Sylva; two granddaughters, Shaunna Deitz of Ludowici, and Kaylen Deitz of Orting, Wash.; a longtime family friend whom was loved like a daughter, Ms. Harriet Blanchard.
Services were at 10 a.m. Thursday, May 10, at Carter Funeral Home Oglethorpe Chapel with burial at Daniel Baptist Church Cemetery in Richmond Hill, Ga.
Visitation was from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, May 9.
Bobby Conner
Bobby Wayne Conner, 55, of Sylva passed away Wednesday, May 9, 2012, at his residence.
He was the son of the late Joe Marion and Christina Carter Conner. He was a handyman who enjoyed painting and doing his yard work. He cherished spending time with his family and his friends.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Lois Ann Mathews and Hilda Conner; and by two brothers, Kenneth and Robert Lee Conner.
He is survived by two daughters, Sasha Conner and Amanda Hall both of Sylva; one son, Wade Conner of Sylva; five brothers, James, David, Donald, Johnny and Danny Joe Conner; two sisters, Wanda Powell and Nancy Adkins; eight grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews also survive.
Graveside services were held at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 12, at Tuckasegee Baptist Church Cemetery with the Rev. Jeff Powell officiating.
In lieu of flowers, donations will be accepted to help with final expenses.
An online register is available at www.appalachianfuneralservices.com.
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