by admin | Jan 22, 2025 | OBITUARIES
Janice Carol Dugan Smith “Squeek”, age 73, of Cherokee, N.C., passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025. She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother who found immense joy in watching her children and grandchildren play ball....
by admin | Jan 19, 2025 | OBITUARIES
Mary Jo Rogers, 92, of Cherokee, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025, after a long illness. She went to her forever home to be with the Lord. Mary Jo was a full-blooded enrolled member of the Eastern Band of the Cherokee Indians (EBCI). Born on June 9, 1932,...
by admin | Jan 19, 2025 | OBITUARIES
Janice Gayle (Smith) Wilnoty, age 53, of the Big Cove Community, passed away on Monday, Jan. 13, 2025 at Mission Hospital. She is the daughter of the late Vaughn Smith and Malinda Smith-Mahan She enjoyed her culture, which included weaving baskets and making pottery....
by admin | Jan 19, 2025 | OBITUARIES
Bertha Mathews Pilkington, 82, of the Towstring Community, went home to be with the Lord Friday, Jan. 17, 2025. A native of Swain County, she was the daughter of the late Seab and Floy Lambert Mathews and wife of the late Buddy Pilkington. She was a member of...
by admin | Jan 16, 2025 | OBITUARIES
Aug. 27, 1930 – Jan. 14, 2025 Agnes I. Gerding went peacefully to be with her Lord on Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025, at the age of 94. Agnes was preceded in death by her husband, Fred William Gerding, and sons Donnie Gerding and Alvin Gerding. Agnes leaves behind her...
by admin | Jan 14, 2025 | OBITUARIES
Bernard Kenneth Biddle Jr., age 73, also known as “Kenny”, passed away at Vero Health and Rehab on Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025, after an extended illness. Kenny loved his cats, Kipper, Phoebe and Special Dog, Lucy. He was caring and loving of other people. He loved his...
