Howard Thomas “Tom” Murphy – obituary

  Howard Thomas “Tom” Murphy, 61, of Cherokee, passed away on Friday, Nov. 8, 2019. Tom, as he was known by family and friends, was preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence and Mary Roberts Murphy; sons, John D. Murphy and Bill Owle; and one sister, Ruby...

Charles W. Reed – obituary

  Charles W. Reed, 69, of Sevierville, Tenn., passed away at his residence after battling a long-term illness. Born in Cherokee, he had made his home in Sevierville for the last 20 years. Charles was a woodcarver by trade and enjoyed spending much of his time...

Dusty Lyn Jones-Smith – obituary

  Dusty Lyn Jones-Smith, 44, of Cherokee, passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2019 at her residence. She was a beloved daughter, sister, mother and friend. She was currently employed with the Vocational Opportunities of Cherokee Program of the Eastern Band of...

Victor “Butch” Williams, III – obituary

  CAMDEN, S.C.- A service to celebrate the life of Victor “Butch” Harrison Williams, III, 78, will be held on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019 at Bethesda Presbyterian Church where he was a member. The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. prior to the...

Bonnie Arlene “Sarge” Samford – obituary

  Bonnie Arlene “Sarge” Samford, age 88, of Murfreesboro, Tenn., passed away on Monday, Oct. 28, 2019. She was born in Paris, Illinois to the late Cloyd and Olive (Bouslog) Samford. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by two brothers, Dale...

Joan “Mama Jo” Osborn – obituary

  Joan “Mama Jo” Osborn, 80, of Sylva, passed away Friday morning, Oct. 25, 2019. She was preceded in death by her parents, Howard and Hazel Jorgenson Hillman, as well as Jim Carlson of Minnesota, Raymond Pint of Iowa, and Hilary Osborn of Cherokee....