by admin | Oct 28, 2026 | OBITUARIES
Vincent Lee Sneed, 59, of Cherokee, N.C., passed away on Friday, Oct. 23, 2026. He will be remembered by his family as a man whose life was marked by resilience, perseverance, and the ability to overcome challenges that many could never imagine. Vincent was the...
by admin | Oct 28, 2026 | OBITUARIES
Jeffrey Lee Smith, a cherished member of the Swain County community, passed away on Friday, Oct. 23, 2026, while serving and protecting those he loved. Born on May 23, 1967, in Swain County, N.C., Jeff was the beloved son of Buford Lee Smith and the late Robbie Roper...
by admin | Oct 27, 2026 | OBITUARIES
Jasper “Coon” Wolfe, 74, of the Big Cove Community, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026. A native of Cherokee, he was the son of the late Amble and Eva Queen Wolfe. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Kathy...
by admin | Oct 19, 2026 | OBITUARIES
Maybelle Smoker Welch, 69, of the Snowbird Community in Robbinsville, N.C., went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026, at her residence, surrounded by her loving family, following a period of declining health. Born on May 31, 1957, Maybelle was the...
by admin | Oct 14, 2026 | OBITUARIES
Johnny Dale Tramper, 68, passed away Monday, Oct. 12, 2026 at his residence. He is survived by his companion of 37 years, Judy Hall; twin brother, Jimmy Tramper; sister, Sally Reed; brother Buddy Taylor; daughter, Nadine Tramper, son Bryan Tramper, granddaughters...
by admin | Oct 13, 2026 | OBITUARIES
Feb. 5, 1972 – Oct. 11, 2026 Thomas “Brandon” Stephens was born on Feb. 5, 1972, to Thomas “Tommy” Earl Stephens and Evangeline “Vangie” Wolfe Stephens. A man of remarkable intellect, unmistakable laughter, boundless curiosity, and...
