by admin | Oct 15, 2025 | OBITUARIES
Melvin Anthony Driver, 27, of the Big Cove Community in Cherokee, N.C., passed away on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025, at Memorial Mission Hospital in Asheville, N.C., after a brief illness. Melvin was a lifelong resident of the Big Cove community in Cherokee, N.C. He...
by admin | Oct 13, 2025 | OBITUARIES
Raymond Lee Farmer, 66, of Sylva, N.C., went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2025. Raymond was born on Sept. 26, 1959 to the late James W. Farmer and Mary H. Farmer. Raymond is survived by the love of his life, Jenny Bean. Also surviving are two sons,...
by admin | Oct 6, 2025 | OBITUARIES
Robert Stanley Taylor, 64 of Cherokee passed away Sunday, Oct. 5, 2025. A native of Cherokee, he was the son of Dolly Taylor of Cherokee. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Chanice Taylor. He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Debbie Taylor; sons, Joshua...
by admin | Oct 5, 2025 | OBITUARIES
May 10, 1957 – Oct. 2, 2025 James “Bopper” Marvin Johnson, 68, of the Piney Grove Community, is walking on the other side. A native of Cherokee, he was the son of the late Joseph and Thelma Saunooke Johnson. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by...
by admin | Oct 3, 2025 | OBITUARIES
Amber Joy McNeilly, 42, of Lenoir, N.C., passed away unexpectedly at her residence on Monday, Sept. 29, 2025. Amber was a native and lifelong resident of Lenoir, N.C., and was the daughter of Kenneth and Iris Johnson Shell. She was a loving daughter and mother, and...
by admin | Oct 3, 2025 | OBITUARIES
Sheridan Everett “Sonny” Smith, 76 of Cherokee, N.C., passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025. A decorated veteran, Sonny was drafted into the United States Army and served honorably during the Vietnam War from March 1, 1969...
