OBITUARY: James Pepion

  James Pepion, 40, of Cherokee, went to his eternal home. He was the loving son of Julia and Kirk Lossiah; father of, Bitiste, Julius, Isabelle, and Duncan Pepion, and brother of Kassandra Lossie, Kelly Arch (Troy), Kaycee Lossiah (Taylor); brothers, Martin...

OBITUARY: Alvin (Al) G. Rogers

  Alvin (Al) G. Rogers, 88, of Cherokee, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, April 10, 2021 at Care Partners Health Services in Asheville. He is survived by his wife of more than 65 years, Mary Jo Rogers of Cherokee where they were married. He...

OBITUARY: Aria Reign Savage-Sneed

  Aria Reign Savage-Sneed, of Cherokee, was born sleeping on Tuesday, April 20, 2021. She is the daughter of Alex Thigpen and Richard Sneed. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, April 29 at 6 p.m. in the chapel at Appalachian Funeral Services in Sylva...

OBITUARY: Candace Denice Parker

  Candace Denice Parker, age 29, of Bryson City, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 21, 2021. She is survived by her loving husband, Damian Parker; children, Wyatt Johan Parker, Daniel VanRay Parker, and Little Mason; mother, Denise Rattler; sisters,...

OBITUARY: Timothy Lyle Pummer

  Timothy Lyle Pummer, age 62, of Springfield, Mo., passed away Wednesday, April 14, 2021 at Mercy Hospital in Springfield.  Timothy was born August 28, 1958 in Kansas City, Kan., the son of Arnold Lyle and Alberta (Kiger) Pummer. Timothy is survived by his...

OBITUARY: Reverend Doris Cook McMillan

  Reverend Doris Cook McMillan, 63, of the Wilmot Community, went home to be with the Lord Saturday, April 17, 2021. A native of Swain County and longtime resident of Jackson County, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Edna Cook. In addition to her...