OBITUARY: Doyle Jack Smith

OBITUARY: Doyle Jack Smith

Doyle Jack Smith, 79, of Bryson City, N.C., passed away surrounded by his family after a 10-month battle with Glioblastoma Multiforme, a rare and incurable brain cancer. Doyle is survived by his wife of 57 years, Frances Owl-Smith; one son, Travis Smith of Whittier,...
OBITUARY: Terri Lehua Harrison

OBITUARY: Terri Lehua Harrison

Terri Lehua Harrison, 61, of Cherokee, N.C., completed her earthly mission early evening on Monday, Dec. 15, 2025. She was a person full of love and spirit who had many friends. She had been a mother and a wife for many years. She will surely be missed by those who...
OBITUARY: Noahndria Larayne Walker

OBITUARY: Noahndria Larayne Walker

Noahndria Larayne Walker, 30, of Cherokee, passed away after an extended illness on Monday, Dec. 22, 2025, at Memorial Mission Hospital in Asheville, N.C. Noahndria was a lifelong resident of Cherokee and a loving mother, wife, daughter, and daughter-in-law. She was...
OBITUARY: Edna Vera Saunooke Goshorn

OBITUARY: Edna Vera Saunooke Goshorn

Edna Vera Saunooke Goshorn, 96, passed away peacefully on Friday, Dec. 12, 2025, in Cherokee, N.C. She was born in Cherokee, N.C., on July 18, 1929, to the late Stacey Powell Saunooke and the late Anderson Saunooke. Edna graduated from Cherokee High School in 1947....
OBITUARY: Brent Powers

OBITUARY: Brent Powers

Brent Powers, 44, of Whittier and the Snowbird Community passed away Friday, Dec. 19, 2025 at his residence. He was the son of the late Joyce Gregory. He was a heavy equipment operator and loved running bulldozers. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Amanda...
OBITUARY: Gregory Dean Bradley Jr.,

OBITUARY: Gregory Dean Bradley Jr.,

Gregory Dean Bradley Jr., 28, went to his eternal home on the evening of Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025, surrounded by his family. Born June 17, 1997, Greg is the son of Gregory Bradley Sr. (father) and Rhoda Bigmeat (mother). He was preceded in death by his maternal...