OBITUARY: Fred Bruner Lunsford

OBITUARY: Fred Bruner Lunsford

Fred Bruner Lunsford, born March 7, 1925, to the late Inez Rogers and Pearlie M. Lunsford; passed to his Heavenly Home on March 1, 2025 (six days before his 100th birthday). He joined his beloved wife of 70 years, Gladys Greene Lunsford, who died on Aug. 14, 2014....
OBITUARY: Mrs. Sara Mae Reagan Waldroop

OBITUARY: Mrs. Sara Mae Reagan Waldroop

It is with a heavy heart, we share the passing of Mrs. Sara Mae Reagan Waldroop, 87, Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025. Mrs. Waldroop was born May 5, 1937, in Swain Co., N.C. to the late Paul and Laura McGee Reagan. She was proud of her heritage and was a member of the Eastern...
OBITUARY: James Daniel Arch (Hooch)

OBITUARY: James Daniel Arch (Hooch)

James Daniel Arch (Hooch), 59, of the Painttown Community, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025. A native of Cherokee, he was the son of Marie Rose Arch of Cherokee and Butch Long of Cherokee. James was preceded in death by two children, JD, and Lauren Arch, and his...
OBITUARY: Nigel Holmes Ledford

OBITUARY: Nigel Holmes Ledford

Nigel Holmes Ledford, 29 of Cherokee, N.C., passed away unexpectedly at his residence on Sunday, Feb.  23, 2025. Nigel was a talented artist. He loved doing crafts and beadwork. He is the son of the late James Ledford and Minnie Ledford.  In addition to his parents,...
OBITUARY: Mary Catherine “Tootie” Smith

OBITUARY: Mary Catherine “Tootie” Smith

Mary Catherine “Tootie” Smith, age 94, of Wolftown Community, widow of Sibbald Smith, passed away, Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025 at Hospice at the Cherokee Hospital. She was born Jan. 5, 1931 in Cherokee, N.C., and was the daughter of the late, George and Leola...
OBITUARY: Bryan Steven Squirrel

OBITUARY: Bryan Steven Squirrel

Bryan Steven Squirrel, 41, of Cherokee, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025. A native of Cherokee, he was the son of George Squirrel of Cherokee and the late Sarah Elizabeth Bradley. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Fred and Elzina Bradley; brothers,...