OBITUARY: John Boaze

OBITUARY: John Boaze

John Boaze, of Whittier, N.C., passed away peacefully on Friday, Feb. 14, 2025, after a period of illness. John was born in 1942 to Robert and Marie Boaze in Lynchburg, Va. Following his passion for the outdoors, he attended Tennessee Technological University for his...
OBITUARY: John Boaze

OBITUARY: Mistee Lynn Cutshaw

Mistee Lynn Cutshaw, 53, of Bryson City, N.C., went home to be with the Lord Friday, Feb. 14, 2025. A native of Swain County, she was the daughter of the late Michael Sooter and Wanda Jenkins. She was a member of Deep Creek Baptist Church. Mistee was a devoted wife...
OBITUARY: John Boaze

OBITUARY: Charles Edwin Lossiah “Chuck”

Charles Edwin Lossiah “Chuck”, 45, of the Yellowhill Community, went home to be with the Lord, Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025. A native of Cherokee, he was the son of Little Joe and Jessie Lossiah Watty both of Cherokee. Chuck was preceded in death by his grandparents,...
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,...