OBITUARY: Gary Jay Shell

OBITUARY: Gary Jay Shell

Gary Jay Shell, 33, of the Painttown Community, went home to be with the Lord Saturday, May 6, 2023. A native of Cherokee, he was the son of Meroney George Shell of Cherokee and Agnes Ann Tooni and her husband Rick Larch of Cherokee. He was preceded in death by one...
OBITUARY: Roy Adams Lambert

OBITUARY: Roy Adams Lambert

Roy Adams Lambert, 88, of Cherokee, N.C., passed away on Friday, April 28, 2023. He was born in Cherokee on June 7, 1934 to the late Hugh and Ava Lambert and was proud of his Cherokee heritage. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 40 years,...
OBITUARY: Emily Jane Arkansas

OBITUARY: Emily Jane Arkansas

Our beautiful Emily Jane Arkansas, age 23, passed away unexpectedly at home on Friday, April 21, 2023. She was born Feb. 21, 2000 in Sylva, N.C. Behind those big blue eyes and sweet smile was a fierce competitor who loved playing Wii with her family, youth soccer, and...
OBITUARY: Carol S. Welch

OBITUARY: Carol S. Welch

Carol S. Welch, 83, of the Big Cove Community, went home to be with the Lord Friday, April 28. A native of Cherokee, she was the daughter of the late James Smith and the late Helen Bradley Smith. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her...
OBITUARY: Mary Ann Lambert

OBITUARY: Mary Ann Lambert

Mary Ann Lambert, 58, of Cherokee, passed away on Thursday, April 27, 2023, at her residence. She was born on Monday, Sept. 14, 1964, in Lakeland, Fla., the daughter Bessie Murphy Hampton and the late Frank Hampton. Mary and Willie were married 40 years.  She worked...
OBITUARY: Carroll Ray Lambert Jr. “Ray”

OBITUARY: Carroll Ray Lambert Jr. “Ray”

Carroll Ray Lambert Jr. “Ray”, 50, of Robbinsville, passed away on Saturday, April 22, 2023, in his home. He was an avid Tar Heel fan, Black Knight fan, Dolphins fan, honorary Tennessee Volunteers fan, golf lover, deer hunter, deep sea fisher, proud...