Andrew (Andy) Curren Lett III – obituary

  It’s with sorrowful hearts, the family of Andrew (Andy) Curren Lett III, 77, of Auburn, Ga., announces his passing on January 20, 2020. Andy was a long time friend to many Cherokee tribal residents. In his early years, he was casted in the “Unto these...

Diamond Brown – obituary

  Diamond Brown, of the Snowbird community, has Walked On, joining the Ancestors, following an altruistic life.  He was the son of Leona (Kalonahuskie) Brown and Sam Brown. Diamond was a beloved peace officer, serving for more than three decades on local, state...

Betty Jane Lambert – obituary

  Betty Jane Lambert, 81, of the Towstring Community, went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2020. A native of Cherokee, she was the daughter of the late Tilson and Bessie Bradley Beck. She was a member of Towstring Baptist Church. Betty was preceded...

Debbie Laws Burrell – obituary

  Debbie Laws Burrell, 56, of Sylva, passed away Friday, Jan. 24, 2020, at her residence from health complications. A Bryson City native, she was born on March 29, 1963. She was a loving mother, grandmother, aunt, wife, and friend.  She is truly gone way early in...

Jon Edward Owle – obituary

  Jon Edward Owle was resourceful in meeting the many challenges he faced in life.  On Jan. 23, 2020, the Rubella virus that caused his deafness at birth ended his life.  Born in 1963, Jon missed getting the protection that the Measles, Mumps and Rubella...

Mildred Smith – obituary

  Mildred Smith, 87, of Cherokee, was welcomed into the arms of God Sunday, Jan. 19, 2020. A native of Swain County, she was the daughter of the late Alvin and Nancy Griffin Myers and wife of the late Wesley Smith, Jr. She was a member of Sawmill Hill Freewill...