OBITUARY: George David Martin Sr. 

  George David Martin Sr., 71, of Cherokee, passed away peacefully at his home after battling an extended illness. He is preceded in death by his father, Arthur Hubbard Sr.; his mother, Sarah Jane Martin; his son, David Lee Martin; his brothers: Thomas Paul...

OBITUARY: Walter “Juke” Bradley Jr.

  Walter Andrew Bradley Jr., 34, of Cherokee, passed away on Friday, Oct. 2, 2020. Known by his family and friends as Juke, Walter is preceded in death by his father, Walter Andrew Bradley Sr., as well as his grandparents, Wally and Jessan Watty, Henry and Helen...

OBITUARY: Annie Bell Welch 

  Annie Belle Welch, 72, of Robbinsville, passed away, Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2020 at Graham Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. She was a native of Graham County and the daughter of the late Henry and Bessie Smoker Jumper.  She is survived by her husband, Joel...

OBITUARY: James “Bo” Parris

  James “Bo” Parris, of the Big Cove community in Cherokee, walked through Heaven’s Gates on Monday, Sept. 21, 2020. Bo was born in Tryon, Ga. on Jan. 8, 1935. Bo was preceded in death by his wife, Gladys Parris, his father, Scott Parris; his mother, Edna...

OBITUARY: William Paul Owle “Poppy”

  William Paul Owle “Poppy”, 86, of Cherokee, passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2020.  He was born in Swain County on Dec. 20, 1933, to the late Dewitt and Eva Owle.  William worked as a logger and truck driver throughout his life.  He served his country in...

OBITUARY: Geraldean Elizabeth (Ward) Webb

  Geraldean Elizabeth (Ward) Webb, 66, of the Cooper’s Creek community in Bryson City, received her glorified body Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020. She was born on Oct. 2, 1953 to the late David Ellis Ward and Mary Alma (Green) Ward.  In addition to her parents, she...