OBITUARY: Mark Steven Lambert 

OBITUARY: Mark Steven Lambert 

Jan. 26, 1970 – July 18, 2026 Mark passed peacefully on the evening of Saturday, July 18, 2026 at Tsali Care Center. He was affectionately called Uncle Fluff by his family and Cliffy by his many friends. He was someone that could make you laugh and enjoy the...
OBITUARY: Franklin George Hornbuckle

OBITUARY: Franklin George Hornbuckle

Franklin George Hornbuckle, 53, of Cherokee, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Saturday, July 18, 2026. He was the son of the late Wilena Olivia Crowe. In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by his son, Sebastian Edward Hornbuckle; and his brother,...
OBITUARY: Jerry “Jinx” Francis Parker

OBITUARY: Jerry “Jinx” Francis Parker

Jerry “Jinx” Francis Parker, 74, passed away peacefully on July 15, 2026. Born in Cherokee, N.C., on Aug.  8, 1951, Jerry lived a big life – and lived it on his own terms. He graduated from Cherokee High School, and from there went on to build a life that took...
OBITUARY: James Wayne Maney

OBITUARY: James Wayne Maney

James Wayne Maney, 84, of Whittier, N.C., went home to his Heavenly Father Thursday, July 16, 2026. Born in Tulsa, Okla. to the late Ted and Louise Martin Maney, he had resided in the local area since 1972. He was a kindhearted person who loved his family. He had a...
Brenda Crisp Reed

Brenda Crisp Reed

Brenda Crisp Reed, 82 of Cherokee, N.C., passed away after an extended illness on Sunday, July 12, 2026 surrounded by family. Brenda was the daughter of the late Clyde and Bonnie Crisp of Bryson City. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Robert and Pam...
OBITUARY: Jerry “Jinx” Francis Parker

OBITUARY: John William Lucord III

John William Lucord III, 86, of Henrico, Va., entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, July 7, 2026. John was preceded in death by his parents, John M. Lucord Jr. and Pearl Huckstep. John lived a life defined by faith, service, and devotion to his family and community....