OBITUARY: Robert (Marty) Bishop

  Robert Marvin (Marty) Bishop, of Lincolnton, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, June 15, 2020.   Robert leaves behind his parents, William (Bill) and Jane Bishop; one daughter, Ashley Flowers; and grandson, Sailor Abele. Also carrying on his memory are his...

OBITUARY: William “Bill” Smith Jr.

  On June 10, 2020, William “Bill” Smith Jr. decided he was ready to leave his earthly home and head off to his next adventure. He is preceded by his father, William Augustus Smith and his mother, Gertrude Smith.  Bill said goodbye to those he left behind which...

OBITUARY:  Deanna A. Beck

  Deanna Allene Beck, 25, made her way to her Heavenly home on Sunday, June 7, 2020. Deanna will be greeted at Heaven’s Gate by her grandmothers, Janet Beck and Bernadine George; along with her grandfather; Guy George Jr, her uncle, James T. Beck II; and her...

OBITUARY: Matthew Lee Littlejohn

  Matthew Lee Littlejohn, 48, of Whittier, passed away Friday, May 15, 2020. He was born in Swain County and was raised by Robert Taylor and his mother Joyce Taylor.  He is survived by his wife, Mae Christine Loftis Littlejohn. Matthew was a woodsman and he loved...

OBITUARY: Mary W. Youngbird

  Mary W. Youngbird (Nan/Granny), 86, of the Birdtown Community, went home to her Heavenly Father on Wednesday, May 27. Mary joined her parents, John R. and Sarah B. Wolfe, her brothers Johnny and Van; her daughter, Shirley Thomas; her grandson, David Shawn...

OBITUARY: Tina Johnson Bowers

  Tina Johnson Bowers, 50, passed away on Friday, May 29, 2020 at her home in Cherokee after a hard but short battle with cancer. Tina was known for her love of travel and could often be seen out and about with one of her beloved dogs: Simon, Tooky, Buster,...