OBITUARY: Maryann Lukowicz

OBITUARY: Maryann Lukowicz

Maryann Lukowicz, 79, passed away at Harris Regional Hospital after an extended illness on Monday, Aug. 11, 2025. Maryann was a caring loving mother, a title she was proud of. After retiring from Bell Telephone in New Jersey, she moved to Bryson City, N.C. in the...
OBITUARY: Lacy Caldwell-Arch

OBITUARY: Lacy Caldwell-Arch

Lacy Caldwell-Arch, age 41, of Waynesville, N.C., passed away on Monday, Aug. 11, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Lacy is now at peace, resting with our Heavenly Father and in the presence of our Savior, Jesus Christ. Lacy is survived by her husband, Eli...
OBITUARY: Violet Louise Bernhisel Lee

OBITUARY: Violet Louise Bernhisel Lee

Violet Louise Bernhisel Lee, 65, of Cherokee, N.C., passed away unexpectedly at her home on Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025. She was the daughter of the late Jean Wahnetah Bernhisel. She is survived by her sons, Brandon W. Lee and Chad Bernhisel, both of Cherokee, N.C.; her...
OBITUARY: Riley Ledford

OBITUARY: Riley Ledford

Riley Ledford, 82, of the Birdtown Community, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, Aug. 7, 2025. A native of Cherokee, he was the son of the late Moses and Cordelia Murphy Ledford. He was preceded in death by his brothers, James, Virgil, Charlie, and Moses Jr. Ledford;...
OBITUARY: Brandon Cruze Daniel “B”

OBITUARY: Brandon Cruze Daniel “B”

Brandon Cruze Daniel “B” passed away peacefully at his residence in Cherokee, N.C. on Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2025. He was the son of the late Myranda Ann Daniel. In addition to his mother, Brandon is also preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Carolyn...
OBITUARY: Winston Carl Wolfe Welch

OBITUARY: Winston Carl Wolfe Welch

Winston Carl Wolfe Welch, of the Big Cove Community, passed from this earth on Sunday, Aug. 3, 2025. Winston lived with mental health struggles that, while invisible, were a heavy burden. His suffering has ended, and he is lovingly being laid to rest by his family and...