Audrey Owen
Audrey G. Owen, 73, of Brevard, died Wednesday, Sept. 27, in a Brevard hospital.
Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 29, in the chapel of Moody-Connolly Funeral Home. The Revs. Devon Owen and Tommy Owen officiated. Burial was in Pisgah Gardens Cemetery in Pisgah Forest.
A native of Jackson County, she was a daughter of Mary Jane Hoxit Moore and the late Sam Reece.
Surviving, in addition ot her mother, are her husband, Alvin Owen of Brevard; two daughters, Betty Buchanan and Evelyn Eubanks, both of Brevard; one brother, Lyndon Moore of Brevard; one sister, Vernoy Cagle of Gainesville, Fla.; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
Claude Estes
Claude H. Estes, 74, of Sanderstown Road, Franklin, died Friday, Sept. 29, at his residence.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 1, at Watauga Baptist Church. The Revs. Wesley Price, Gary McCoy and Roy Lowe officiated. Burial was in the church cemetery. Nephews served as pallbearers. Retirees of Nantahala Power and Light served as honorary pallbearers.
A native of Jackson County, he was a son of the late Hampton Estes and Delia Ashe Estes. He worked for Nantahala Power and Light for 30 years and was a member of Watauga Baptist Church.
Surviving are his wife of 50 years, Christine Morgan Estes; one son, George Estes of Asheville; three sisters, Effie Brooks of Sylva, and Margaret Hall and Lula Morgan, both of Fletcher; two brothers, John C. Estes of Sylva and Delous Estes of Fletcher; and one granddaughter.
Macon Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Isabel Griffin
Isabel D. Griffin, 80, of Mt. Vernon, Ind., and formerly of Sylva, died Saturday, Sept. 9, at Mt. Vernon Nursing and Rehabilitation Center from complications of arthritis.
A native of Sylva, she was the daughter of Raleigh and Vinnie Sutton Dillard Cathey. She was a member of First United Methodist Church of Sylva and was the office manager at the Oak Ridge Arsenal during the manufacture of the A-bomb.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Earl L. "Buddy" Griffin, who died in 1992.
Surviving are one daughter, Judy McElroy of Mt. Vernon, Ind.; two sons, Charles Griffin of Winston-Salem and Richard Griffin of Concord; and four grandchildren.
Private graveside services were held in Sylva under the direction of Moody Funeral Home.
Memorials may be made to the Arthritis Foundation.
Tyrell Pitts-Robinson
Tyrell Pitts-Robinson, infant son of Emmanuel Pitts and Andrea R. Robinson, died Saturday, Sept. 30, in Angel Hospital.
Graveside services were held at 4 p.m. Monday, Oct. 2, at the Robinson Family Cemetery. The Rev. Jerry J. Hudson officiated.
Surviving, in addition to the parents, are the maternal grandparents, Gregory and Susan Robinson of Sylva, great-grandmothers, Dorothy Robinson of California and Robbie Abaroa of San Diego; and paternal grandparents, Paul and Anne Pitts of Spartanburg, S.C.
Melton-Riddle Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Louise Johnson
Sara Louise Cabaniss Johnson, 74, of Oak Ridge, Tenn., died Tuesday, Sept. 26, after a brief illness.
Services were held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 30, at Glenwood Baptist Church in Oak Ridge. Burial followed at Oak Ridge Memorial Park.
She grew up in Cleveland County, daughter of G. Turner and Bryte Beam Cabiness. She attended nursing school in North Carolina before moving to Oak Ridge, Tenn., to work on the Manhattan Project.
She met and married Raymond Johnson in Oak Ridge in 1945. She was a long-time member of Glenwood Baptist Church, taking part in many activities over 40 years, including singing in the church choir. For several years she was a member of Sweet Adeline's.
She was preceded in death by her husband, who died in 1997.
Surviving are five daughters, Louise Bible of Clinton, Tenn., Libby McDowell of Columbus, Ohio, Patty Rose of Charlotte, Pam Abernathy of Waxhaw and Rene Manley of Salem, Ore.; one son, Raymond E. Johnson Jr. of Gallatin, Tenn.; four brothers, Joe Cabaniss, Robert Cabaniss, George Cabaniss and Hal Cabiness, all of Shelby; four sisters, Elizabeth Blanton and Brenda Curtis, both of Shelby, Doris Wright of Florida and Carolina Deal of Raleigh; 13 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to Glenwood Baptist Church, 200 S. Alabama Road, Oak Ridge, Tenn. 37830.
Willie Gunnels
Willie Joe "Bill" Gunnels, 74, of Bridle Path Lane, Andrews, died at his home Monday, Oct. 2, after a brief illness.
Funeral services were held at 8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 3, at Andrews First Baptist Church. The Revs. Eddie Hardin and Butch Stillwell officiated. Burial was held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 4, at Carver Cemetery in Robbinsville.
A native of Sunbright, Tenn., he had been a resident of Andrews for nearly 40 years. He was a son of the late Joel Reason Gunnels and Ethel P. Cooper Gunnels.
He was preceded in death by two infant granddaughters and one sister, Deane Gunnels Walker.
Surviving are his wife, Ethel Hooper Gunnels; four sons, Jerry Gunnels of Maryville, Tenn., Robin Gunnels of Cullowhee, and Alvin Gunnels, Roger Gunnels and James Gunnels, both of Andrews; three daughters, Cathy Gunnels Raxter, Ellen Gunnels and Helen Gunnels Sorrell, all of Andrews; three brothers, George Gunnels, Herlin Gunnels and Tommy Gunnels, all of Tennessee; five sisters, Bessie Gunnels Freel and Lucille Gunnels Huckaby, both of Tennessee, Della Gunnels England, Edna Gunnels Martin and Jessie Gunnels Clem, all of Kentucky; 12 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to Good Shepherd Hospice, 540 West U.S. 64, Murphy, N.C. 28906.
Melton-Riddle Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Myrtle Dean
Myrtle Snyder Dean, 92, of Mountain Trace Road, Sylva, died Friday, Sept. 29, in Mountain Trace Nursing Center after a brief illness.
Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 1, at East Sylva Baptist Church. The Revs. John Reid and Jim Dean officiated. Burial was in Old Field Cemetery. Pallbearers were Stan McMahan, Jim Turpin, Bud Plemmons, Gene McConnell, James Crisp and Bud Medford.
A native of Haywood County, she had lived in Jackson County for the past 10 years. She was one of the oldest members of Hazelwood First Baptist Church. She was the daughter of the late John and Ellen Liner Snyder.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Delos L. Dean, who died in 1981.
Surviving are one son, the Rev. Charles L. Dean; one granddaughter; and two great-granddaughters.
Memorials may be made to Old Field Cemetery Fund, c/o Scotts Creek Baptist Church, 98 Steeple Drive, Sylva, N.C. 28779.
Melton-Riddle Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Mack Buchanan
Mack James "Peb" Buchanan, 64, of Sylva, died Monday, Oct. 2.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 4, in the chapel of Garrett Funeral Home. Burial was in Buchanan Cemetery. Pallbearers were Chuck Buchanan, John Freeman, Roger Cottrill, Pat Parris, Chris Maney, Trippe Maney and Todd Drum.
A native of Haywood County, he was a son of the late William Edward and Martha Snyder Buchanan. He was a member of East Waynesville Baptist Church and was employed with Wellco for more than 22 years, with 15 years in the Truss Precision Department.
He was preceded in death by one sister, Ruby Bumgarner.
Surviving are his wife, Bessie Cagle Buchanan; two stepdaughters, Mickey Freeman of Cullowhee and Carolyn Beasley of Sylva; two sons, Robbie Buchanan and Marty Buchanan, both of Charlotte; one stepson, Johnny Maney of Sylva; four sisters, Letha Wyatt, Maudie Davis and Ann Pace, all of Waynesville, and Joyce Fortner of Fairview; two brothers, Bud Buchanan of Waynesville and Harry Buchanan of Candler; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Johnny Long
Johnny Long, 73, of Cherokee's Birdtown community, died Sunday, Oct. 1, at Memorial Mission Hospital in Asheville.
Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 3, at Bethabara Baptist Church. The Revs. Larry Perry and Robert Christopher officiated. Burial was in Birdtown Cemetery.
A native and lifelong resident of Cherokee, he was a retired carpenter, member of Bethabara Baptist Church, member of Smoky Mountain Bass Club and member of Steve Youngdeer Post of the American Legion. Son of the late Peter and Anona Crowe Long, he was a veteran of the U.S. Army.
He was preceded in death by two sisters, Zena Long Rattler and Rachel Long Hicks; and three brothers, Joe Long, Steven "Moon" Long and Bob Long.
Surviving are his wife of 53 years, Bessie Owle Long; three sons, John D. Long, Jamie Long and Ray Long, all of Cherokee; one daughter, Alyne Stamper of Cherokee; one sister, Laura Long Hornbuckle of Cherokee; one brother, Bill Long of Cherokee; eight grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.
Moody Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Iva Stiles
Iva Lee Burnette Stiles, 89, of Waynesville's Bethel community, died Tuesday, Oct. 3, at Mountain Area Hospice, Solace.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. today (Thursday) in the Waynesville Chapel of Wells Funeral Home. Burial wil be in New Cruso Cemetery.
A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, she was a daughter of the late Jimmy and Phebe Watts Burnette. She was a former employee of Champion International for 10 years. She was a homemaker and a member of Riverside Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Oneil P. Stiles, who died in 1999.
Surviving are one daughter, Phyllis Henderson of West Asheville; two sons, Gary Stiles of Sylva and Everett Stiles of Franklin; two sisters, Ruby Williams of Maiden and Lillian Rice of Clyde; two brothers, Ora and Jasper Burnette, both of Canton; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to Mountain Area Hospice, Solace, P.O. Box 16, Asheville, N.C. 28802.
Charles Biello
Charles "Charlie" Don Biello, 17, of Macedonia Road, Cherokee, died Sunday, Oct. 1.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 4, at Acquoni Baptist Church. The Revs. James "Red" Bradley and Bluejay Sequoyah officiated. Burial was in Yellowhill Cemetery. Pallbearers were Ronnie Johnson, Stojance Boskov, Ehan Arch, Chettle Saylor, Albert Saylor, Daniel Saylor, Jacob Ivey and Wesley Young.
A native of Kissimmee, Fla., he had lived in Cherokee for most of his life. He was employed by Wendy's.
He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Cecil Cochran.
Surviving are his father, Charles Donnie Biello of Cherokee; his mother and stepfather, Brenda Lee Cochran and Antonio Bustos of Cherokee; one sister, Maria Christina Marie Biello of Chicago; one brother, Jeffrey Lee Hornbuckle of Cherokee; maternal grandmother, Goldie Cochran; paternal grandparents, Charlotte and Charles Verlon Lossiah of Cherokee; paternal grandmother, Christine Saylor of Cherokee; and two stepbrothers, Charles and John Bustos.
Melton-Riddle Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
June Muhl
June Pearl Muhl, 72, of Drifter Lane, Sylva, died Friday, Sept. 29, at Haywood Regional Medical Center.
Services will be held at a later date in Baltimore.
Retired from Holmes Regional Medical Center, she attended First Baptist Church of Maggie Valley.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert August Muhl, who died in 1972.
Surviving are three daughters, Karen Schneider of Sylva, Robin Kearney of Baltimore and Jeane Croteau of Melborne, Fla.; two sisters, Mary Cochran and Pearl Durm, both of Baltimore; and five grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to Good Samaritan Clinic of Haywood County, 112 Academy St., Canton, N.C. 28716.
Wells Funeral Home in Waynesville is in charge of arrangements.
Reuben Justice
Reuben Joe Justice, 85, of Sylva's Addie community, died Tuesday, Sept. 26, unexpectedly at Harris Regional Hospital.
Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 29, at Melton-Riddle Funeral Home Chapel. The Revs. Gerald Morris and Jarvis Teague officiated. Burial was in Garrett-Hillcrest Cemetery with military graveside rites conducted by VFW Post 5202 of Waynesville and American Legion Haywood Post 47.
A native of Haywood County, he had lived in Jackson County and in Pender County before moving back to Jackson County. He was a retired construction worker with Brown and Root, a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II and a member of North Hazelwood Baptist Church for 35 years. He was a son of the late Robert Andrew and Effie Rogers Justice.
Surviving are his wife, Mary Ila Parris Justice of Ensley's Adult Care in Sylva; one daughter, Barbara Justice Segars of Wilmington; one son, Thomas Joe Justice of Durham; one sister, Lois Bryson of Waynesville; one brother, Troy Justice of Waynesville; and three grandchildren.
Mary Hooper
Mary Kathryn Hooper, 46, of Ridgeway Street, Sylva, died Wednesday, Sept. 27, at Harris Regional Hospital.
Graveside memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. today (Thursday) at Old Field Cemetery. The family will receive friends following the service.
A native and lifelong resident of Jackson County, she was a member of Sylva First Presbyterian Church. She was an honors graduate in computer information systems from Southwestern Community College in 1999.
Surviving are her parents, Mildred Harker of Franklin and Dan Bryson Hooper of Sylva; and one sister, Joan H. Stearns of Sylva.
Memorials may be made to Presbyterian Home for Children, 80 Lake Eden Road, Black Mountain, N.C. 28711; or the charity of one's choice.
Moody Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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