OBITUARY: Mary F. Lambert

  Mary Seonia Fuller Lambert, 80, of Cherokee, went to her Heavenly home on Monday, June 29, 2020 surrounded by loved ones. Mary will be greeted at Heavens Gate by her late husband, J.D. Lambert, and sons, Will Lambert and Rick Lambert. The daughter of the late...

OBITUARY: Mary Ross Visage

  Mary Ross Visage, 82, a member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) from Blairsville, Ga., made her journey to her heavenly home on Wednesday, June 24, 2020. She was the daughter of the late McKinley (Mac) Ross and the late Lily Mae Cagle, both of the...

OBITUARY: Betty Bradley Ball

  Betty Bradley Ball, 78, of the Balltown community in Swain County, followed her husband Charles Ray to their heavenly home to walk the streets of Glory hand and hand on Saturday, June 27, 2020. Known for her compassion and love for others, she continuously...

OBITUARY: Robert Cain Bigmeat

  Robert Cain Bigmeat, 71, passed away on Saturday, June 27, 2020 after a brief illness.  Robert was born in Swain County on Feb. 14, 1949 to the late Welch and Golinda Bigmeat.  He served on the Cherokee Fire Department and retired after 33 years. Robert is...

OBITUARY: Reverend Charles Ray Ball

  Reverend Charles Ray Ball, 79, of the Balltown Community in Swain County, went to his heavenly home Thursday, June 25, 2020. He was an ordained Baptist Preacher and faithfully served the Lord by preaching God’s Word for the past 59 years. He was the current...

OBITUARY: Cheryl Leigh Garner

  Cheryl Leigh Garner, 49, of Cherokee, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, June 22, 2020 in Bryson City. Cheryl was the daughter of the late Jess T Martin and Thelma “Mickey” Sampson, both of Cherokee. She worked as a waitress to support herself over the years...