OBITUARY: Lillie Mae George Larch

OBITUARY: Lillie Mae George Larch

Lillie Mae George Larch, 88, of Cherokee, N.C., passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 28, 2026, at Tsali Care Center, surrounded by her children. Lillie was the daughter of the late Benjamin Franklin George and Sallie Mae Seay, and she was born in Cherokee, N.C., on...
OBITUARY: Jean Marie (Derry) Curren

OBITUARY: Jean Marie (Derry) Curren

Jean Marie (Derry) Curren was born July 1, 1932 to Albert and Irene Derry and raised in Newtown, Pa.  After a long battle with illness, she fell asleep in death peacefully on Thursday, June 11, 2026, at the age of 93, in Sylva, N.C. She is preceded in death by her...
OBITUARY: Lewis Hamilton Harding, Sr.

OBITUARY: Lewis Hamilton Harding, Sr.

Aug. 2, 1938 – June 25, 2026 Commander Lewis Hamilton Harding, Sr., age 87, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 25, 2026, in his beloved hometown of Cherokee, N.C. An enrolled member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI), a highly decorated naval...
OBITUARY:  Kent (Coach) Briggs

OBITUARY: Kent (Coach) Briggs

Sept. 22, 1957 – June 19, 2026 With strong roots and deep love for western North Carolina communities, coach leaves behind a legacy in resilience, strength, kindness and loyalty. Even up to his final days, Kent lived by Rocky’s quote…“It ain’t about how hard you hit....
OBITUARY: John Lawrence Laney Jr.

OBITUARY: John Lawrence Laney Jr.

John Lawrence Laney Jr., 59, of Cherokee, passed away on Sunday, June 21, 2026, after a period of declining health. John was born Dec. 7, 1966 to the late John Lawrence Laney and Ataloa Welch Laney. He attended Valley Day School and Andrews High School. He attended...
OBITUARY: Howard “Skipper” Vincent Sneed

OBITUARY: Howard “Skipper” Vincent Sneed

Howard “Skipper” Vincent Sneed, 85, of the Painttown Community in Cherokee, N.C., passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 20, 2026. Born on March 2, 1941, Skipper lived a life rooted in faith, family, service, and love for others. He was a devoted husband, father,...