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,...

OBITUARY: Alan Dean Thompson 

  Alan Dean Thompson, 60, passed away Wednesday, May 27, 2020. Born July 9, 1959, he was the son of the late Reginald and Lavenia Chiltoskie Thompson. He is survived by his daughter, Gabby Thompson; son, Dylan Thompson; grandson, Roman; brother, Walter Keith...

OBITUARY: Shane Cable

  BLACK MOUNTAIN – Travis Shane Cable, 45, entered into his Heavenly home of peace and solace on Wednesday, May 20, 2020. Shane was born in the fall season of Oct. 16, 1974. He was a native of Buncombe County and had resided in several areas across western North...