OBITUARY: Mario A. Solorzano

OBITUARY: Mario A. Solorzano

Mario A. Solorzano, age 68, passed away at his residence in Big Cove after an extended illness on Friday, Feb. 7, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Mario is preceded in death by his sister, Luisa Solorzano. He is survived by his loving wife, Ismelda Colindres, of...
OBITUARY: Justice Dara Taylor

OBITUARY: Justice Dara Taylor

Justice Dara Taylor, 27, of Cherokee, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family and friends, Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025.  Justice was born Aug. 28, 1997, to the late Lehua Joan Walkingstick and Darrell “Dragon” Taylor. Justice was an individual whose smile...
OBITUARY: Joy Lee (Sissy) Allison Smith

OBITUARY: Joy Lee (Sissy) Allison Smith

Joy Lee (Sissy) Allison Smith, 69, peacefully entered into the arms of her Savior on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025. Born on Jan. 17, 1956, in Cherokee, N.C., Joy was the beloved daughter of the late Ronald L. and Roberta Joan Allison. Affectionately known to all as Sissy,...
OBITUARY:   Kristin Marie Lane

OBITUARY: Kristin Marie Lane

Kristin Marie Lane, age 40, of the Big Witch Community in Cherokee, N.C., passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025, at Park Ridge Medical Center in Chattanooga, Tenn. A native of Cherokee, N.C., Kristin was a lifelong resident. She graduated from Smoky...
OBITUARY: Edna Rowena Bradley

OBITUARY: Edna Rowena Bradley

Edna Rowena Bradley, 76, of Cherokee, went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025. A native of Cherokee, she was the daughter of the late Deweese and Edith Welch Bradley. She was a member of Rock Springs Baptist Church and in her later years, attended...
OBITUARY: Otis Wayne Shaw

OBITUARY: Otis Wayne Shaw

Otis Wayne Shaw, 54, of the Lauada community in Bryson City, N.C., passed away unexpectedly on the morning of Friday, Jan. 31, 2025, at Memorial Mission Hospital in Asheville, N.C. He is the Son of the late Chris Jean and Otis Shaw. Otis will be missed by all who knew...