OBITUARY: Janene Moyle Cooper

OBITUARY: Janene Moyle Cooper

Janene Moyle Cooper, age 90, passed away in her home on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025. She was the second daughter of Wendell T. and Lucille W. Moyle. She was born and raised in Alpine, Utah, a place she often described as filled with learning, fun, family, and cherished...
OBITUARY: Janice Carol Dugan Smith “Squeek”

OBITUARY: Janice Carol Dugan Smith “Squeek”

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....
OBITUARY: Mary Jo Rogers

OBITUARY: Mary Jo Rogers

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,...
OBITUARY:  Janice Gayle (Smith) Wilnoty

OBITUARY: Janice Gayle (Smith) Wilnoty

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....
OBITUARY: Bertha Mathews Pilkington

OBITUARY: Bertha Mathews Pilkington

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...
OBITUARY: Bertha Mathews Pilkington

OBITUARY: Agnes Irene Price Gerding   

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...