OBITUARY: Robert Stanley Taylor

OBITUARY: Robert Stanley Taylor

Robert Stanley Taylor, 64 of Cherokee passed away Sunday, Oct. 5, 2025. A native of Cherokee, he was the son of Dolly Taylor of Cherokee. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Chanice Taylor. He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Debbie Taylor; sons, Joshua...
OBITUARY: James “Bopper” Marvin Johnson

OBITUARY: James “Bopper” Marvin Johnson

May 10, 1957 – Oct. 2, 2025 James “Bopper” Marvin Johnson, 68, of the Piney Grove Community, is walking on the other side. A native of Cherokee, he was the son of the late Joseph and Thelma Saunooke Johnson. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by...
OBITUARY: Amber Joy McNeilly

OBITUARY: Amber Joy McNeilly

Amber Joy McNeilly, 42, of Lenoir, N.C., passed away unexpectedly at her residence on Monday, Sept. 29, 2025. Amber was a native and lifelong resident of Lenoir, N.C., and was the daughter of Kenneth and Iris Johnson Shell. She was a loving daughter and mother, and...
OBITUARY: Sheridan Everett “Sonny” Smith

OBITUARY: Sheridan Everett “Sonny” Smith

Sheridan Everett “Sonny” Smith, 76 of Cherokee, N.C., passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025. A decorated veteran, Sonny was drafted into the United States Army and served honorably during the Vietnam War from March 1, 1969...
OBITUARY: Carly Elizabeth Johnson

OBITUARY: Carly Elizabeth Johnson

Carly Elizabeth Johnson, 50, passed away suddenly and tragically on Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2025, in Asheville, N.C. Her unexpected departure has left a deep emptiness in the hearts of those who knew and loved her most. Born on June 14, 1975, in Lawrence, Kansas, Carly...
OBITUARY: Mystical Parker

OBITUARY: Mystical Parker

Mystical Parker, 54, of Cherokee, N.C., passed away after a period of declining health on Tuesday, Sept.  23, 2025, at Cherokee Indian Hospital in Cherokee, N.C. Mystical was a native and lifelong resident of the Paint Town community. She was employed by the Cherokee...