OBITUARY: Harold Dean Adams

OBITUARY: Harold Dean Adams

Harold Dean Adams, 76, of Bryson City, N.C., passed away from this world on Monday, Aug. 24, 2026. He was preceded in death by his parents Ethel and G.T. Adams of the Kirklands Creek Community. In his passing he leaves behind his Love, Kathleen Burns; his siblings,...
OBITUARY: Douglas Eugene Ashe

OBITUARY: Douglas Eugene Ashe

Douglas Eugene Ashe, 65, of Franklin, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026, at his residence after a brief illness, surrounded by his loved ones. Douglas was born on Dec. 26, 1960, in Asheville, N.C., to the late Jack and Evelyn Smith. He was a graduate of...
OBITUARY: Ruth Eldean Tooni Lossiah

OBITUARY: Ruth Eldean Tooni Lossiah

July 17, 1949 – Aug. 17, 2026 Ruth Eldean Tooni Lossiah, 77, of the Big Cove Community, went home to be with the Lord after a short illness. A native of Cherokee, she was the daughter of the late Russell and Geneva Cucumber Tooni. She was a member of Straight Fork...
OBITUARY: David Eugene Swayney

OBITUARY: David Eugene Swayney

David Eugene Swayney, 77, of Cherokee, passed away Saturday, Aug. 16, 2026. He was the son of the late John Wesley Swayney and Nellie Mae Crowe. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his six brothers, Alvin, Eddie, James, Robert (B Bob) Swayney, Ed...
OBITUARY: Mary Jane Craig Letts

OBITUARY: Mary Jane Craig Letts

Mary Jane Craig Letts, 89, passed away on Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026, at Tsali Care Center in Cherokee, N.C., after an extended illness. Mary Jane Craig Letts was born on Nov. 20, 1936, and was the daughter of the late Don and Bertha Craig of Cherokee. She was the...
OBITUARY: Marcia Owle

OBITUARY: Marcia Owle

Aug. 24, 1958 – Aug. 12, 2026 Marcia Owle, 67, passed away unexpectedly following a tragic automobile accident. Her sudden passing leaves a deep sense of loss for her family, friends, church family, and all who knew her. A lifelong musician and educator, Marcia served...