OBITUARY: Robyn Michelle Bigmeat

OBITUARY: Robyn Michelle Bigmeat

Robyn Michelle Bigmeat, age 54, of Cherokee, N.C., passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, May 24, 2026, at her residence in Cherokee, N.C. Robyn was born on Sept. 21, 1971, in Cherokee, N.C., to her parents, the late Robert and Aubrey Ann George Bigmeat. In addition to...
OBITUARY: Sherry Daniels Pheasant

OBITUARY: Sherry Daniels Pheasant

Sherry Daniels Pheasant, 64, of the Big Cove Community of Cherokee, N.C., passed away Sunday, May 17, 2026, after a long battle with cancer. Born June 13, 1961, in Huntington, W.V., she was the daughter of the late Donna Jean Harless Daniels and Leo Edward Daniels Sr....
OBITUARY: Dustin Thomas Smith

OBITUARY: Dustin Thomas Smith

Dustin Thomas Smith, age 21, of Cherokee, N.C., passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, May 14, 2026. Dustin was born on Dec. 8, 2004, in Sylva, N.C., to his parents, the late T.J. and Dusty Lyn Jones Smith. He was an amazing father and partner. He was an amazing son,...
OBITUARY: Bryson Eric Lambert

OBITUARY: Bryson Eric Lambert

Bryson Eric Lambert, age 27, of Smyrna, Ga., passed away Friday, May 8, 2026. Bryson was a graduate of Campbell High School. A service will be held in the chapel of Carmichael Funeral Home in Smyrna on Friday, May 15 at 11 am. Interment will be held at 10:30 am on...
OBITUARY: Kendra Jean Taylor

OBITUARY: Kendra Jean Taylor

Kendra Jean Taylor, 60, of Cherokee, N.C., passed away peacefully in her sleep on the night of Friday, May 8, 2026. Born on Sept. 20, 1965, in Massachusetts, Kendra was raised by her parents, Philip and Brenda Lukens. Though she made her home in Cherokee for many...
OBITUARY: Charles “Cotton” Young

OBITUARY: Charles “Cotton” Young

Charles “Cotton” Young, 84, was born on April 4, 1942, and passed on Friday, May 1, 2026 peacefully surrounded by the love of his family. Cotton was a man defined by hard work, honesty, and generosity. He spent 56 years as a truck driver. Through decades of...