OBITUARY: Eugenia Thompson Guess

OBITUARY: Eugenia Thompson Guess

Eugenia Thompson Guess, born July 21, 1966, went home peacefully after an extended illness surrounded by family on Thursday, Dec. 25, 2025. She loved the Lord, and he was her anchor through her days spent in the hospitals. She is survived by her sons, Brian Thompson...
OBITUARY: Thomas Joseph “Tom” Haigler

OBITUARY: Thomas Joseph “Tom” Haigler

Thomas Joseph “Tom” Haigler, 96, passed away peacefully on Friday, Dec. 19, 2025, at home in Bryson City, N.C., with his daughter by his side. Tom lived an incredibly full life that included service to his country, hard work, world travels, countless hobbies, and...
OBITUARY: Leonard E. Lossiah (Butch)

OBITUARY: Leonard E. Lossiah (Butch)

Leonard E. Lossiah (Butch), 77, of Cherokee, went home to be with the Lord Thursday, Dec. 25, 2025. A native of Cherokee, he was the son of the late Calvin and Gertrude Owle Lossiah. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his aunt, Alice K. Owle;...
OBITUARY: Doyle Jack Smith

OBITUARY: Doyle Jack Smith

Doyle Jack Smith, 79, of Bryson City, N.C., passed away surrounded by his family after a 10-month battle with Glioblastoma Multiforme, a rare and incurable brain cancer. Doyle is survived by his wife of 57 years, Frances Owl-Smith; one son, Travis Smith of Whittier,...
OBITUARY: Terri Lehua Harrison

OBITUARY: Terri Lehua Harrison

Terri Lehua Harrison, 61, of Cherokee, N.C., completed her earthly mission early evening on Monday, Dec. 15, 2025. She was a person full of love and spirit who had many friends. She had been a mother and a wife for many years. She will surely be missed by those who...
OBITUARY: Noahndria Larayne Walker

OBITUARY: Noahndria Larayne Walker

Noahndria Larayne Walker, 30, of Cherokee, passed away after an extended illness on Monday, Dec. 22, 2025, at Memorial Mission Hospital in Asheville, N.C. Noahndria was a lifelong resident of Cherokee and a loving mother, wife, daughter, and daughter-in-law. She was...