John Parris, born Nov. 23, 1914, in Sylva, and Bob Terrell, born 14 years later on Nov. 28, 1928, in Addie, began writing ...

It has been an absolute pleasure to serve the citizens and visitors of Sylva. My biggest challenge in Sylva was getting people to consider a new way forward. Our officers ...

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Gary Bradley Patterson, 74, of Sylva, North Carolina went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Friday, Jan. 9.

Cora Eleanor White Lofquist (“Ellima”) of Cullowhee, North Carolina, passed peacefully in her home, joining the love of her life, Henry (“Hennipa”) on Jan. 9, 2026.