OBITUARY: Jennifer Standingdeer

OBITUARY: Jennifer Standingdeer

Jennifer Standingdeer, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, Oct. 9, 2023 in Prisma Hospital. She was only 51-years-old. Her family is deeply saddened by her sudden death. Jennifer was born on Aug. 8, 1972. “Some people only walk this earth for a short time. Their...
OBITUARY: Michael James Hunter Reed Sr.

OBITUARY: Michael James Hunter Reed Sr.

Michael James Hunter Reed Sr., age 47, passed away unexpectedly at his residence on Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2023. He is survived by his parents, Fredrick and Janice Reed; children, Mickala Dale Carver, Michael Hunter Reed, Jr., and Savannah Marie Reed; three grandchildren,...
OBITUARY: Thomas Harold Smith

OBITUARY: Thomas Harold Smith

Thomas Harold Smith, age 82, of Cherokee, N.C., passed away unexpectedly at his residence on Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2023. He is survived by his wife, Brenda (Owle) Smith; son, Harold (wife, Wendy) Smith; four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren also survive. Thomas...
OBITUARY: Dennis E. Kindrick

OBITUARY: Dennis E. Kindrick

Dennis E. Kindrick, age 68, of Waynesville, N.C., passed away at Cherokee Indian Hospital on Thursday, Sept. 28, 2023, after a brief illness. He is survived by his daughter, Desiree Kennemore (Russell) of Columbia, Tenn.; one grandchild, Presley; brother, Doug Miley...
OBITUARY: Fred Harley Cochran

OBITUARY: Fred Harley Cochran

Fred Harley Cochran, 70, of Swain County, went home to be with the Lord Thursday, Sept. 28, 2023. A native of Swain County, he was the son of the late Harley and Fannie Burr Cochran. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by brothers, Sid, Doc,...
OBITUARY: Ricky Lee Ward

OBITUARY: Ricky Lee Ward

Ricky Lee Ward, age 53, passed away unexpectedly at his residence on Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2023. He is survived by his son, Damien Ward of Sylva, N.C.; mother, Mary Jane Ward; and brother, Curtis Ray Ward of Murphy, N.C. Ricky is preceded in death by his son, Evan...