OBITUARY: Karen Wayhyahneetah Parks

  Karen Wayhyahneetah Parks, 81, daughter of the late William Leroy Wahnetah and Emma Cornsilk, passed away on June 13, 2020 in Phoenix, Ariz.   She was an alumnus of Haskell Indian School in Lawrence, Kan. and Central Arizona College in Coolidge, Ariz.  Parks...

OBITUARY:  Joseph Gabor Watson

  Joseph Gabor Watson, 58, of Cherokee, passed away on Monday, June 15, 2020 after an extended illness at Harris Regional Hospital. He is preceded in death by his parents, James Watson and Frances Owl.  Joseph’s memory will be carried on by his loving wife he...

OBITUARY: Robert (Marty) Bishop

  Robert Marvin (Marty) Bishop, of Lincolnton, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, June 15, 2020.   Robert leaves behind his parents, William (Bill) and Jane Bishop; one daughter, Ashley Flowers; and grandson, Sailor Abele. Also carrying on his memory are his...

OBITUARY: William “Bill” Smith Jr.

  On June 10, 2020, William “Bill” Smith Jr. decided he was ready to leave his earthly home and head off to his next adventure. He is preceded by his father, William Augustus Smith and his mother, Gertrude Smith.  Bill said goodbye to those he left behind which...

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...