OBITUARY: Carolyn Hughes Lossiah

OBITUARY: Carolyn Hughes Lossiah

Carolyn Hughes Lossiah, 76, of Bryson City, went home to be with the Lord Friday, Oct. 27, 2023. A native of Swain County, she was the daughter of the late Carl and Gloria Lindsay Hughes. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Moses...
OBITUARY: James W. “Jim” Long

OBITUARY: James W. “Jim” Long

James W. “Jim” Long, 64 from the Big Witch Community, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, Oct. 19, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents, Steve and Lucy G. Long; his brothers, Steve “Frog” George, Robert “Hump” Long, Russell Long, and Jeremiah Long; infant...
OBITUARY: Jerry Wayne Dugan

OBITUARY: Jerry Wayne Dugan

Jerry Wayne Dugan, 76, of Cherokee, passed away at his home on Friday, Oct. 20, 2023.  He was born April 8, 1947 to Boyce and Jessie Owle Dugan.  He fought the cancer battle and kept a positive outlook and believed that he had won the battle, but the Lord had other...
OBITUARY: John Delsin-Tyee Queen

OBITUARY: John Delsin-Tyee Queen

John Delsin-Tyee Queen, age 20, passed away at his home on Monday, Oct. 16, 2023 after a courageous battle with leukemia. He is the son of Steve and Lisa (Queen) Bird. Also surviving are his brother, Tom Tokoda Queen; sisters, Lexi Armachain and Nyla Queen; special...
OBITUARY: Helen Biddix Parker

OBITUARY: Helen Biddix Parker

Helen Biddix Parker, 85, of Sylva, passed away Sunday, Oct. 15, 2023. A native and a lifelong resident of Jackson County, she was the daughter of the late Newt and Margaret Biddix. Helen graduated from Sylva High School in 1957.  She enjoyed traveling with her family...
OBITUARY: William Arthur (Bill) Moles

OBITUARY: William Arthur (Bill) Moles

HARTSVILLE, S.C. – William Arthur (Bill) Moles, age 87, passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2023 at the home of his daughter with his family by his side. He was born on Jan. 23, 1936 in Cherokee, N.C. to Kyle and Vera Bradley Moles. He was a graduate of Brigham...