by admin | Sep 17, 2025 | OBITUARIES
Georgia Elaine Driver, 60, of Cherokee, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2025. A native of Cherokee, she was the daughter of the late Dorothy West and Ralph Maney. She was preceded in death by her brother, Will West. She is survived by her daughters, Brittney Driver,...
by admin | Sep 15, 2025 | OBITUARIES
Ralph Eugene Christie Sr., 89, of Salisbury, N.C., passed away Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Ralph was born April 27, 1936 in Rowan County, N.C. to the late James Grady Christie and Alma Elizabeth Graham Christie. He owned...
by admin | Sep 14, 2025 | OBITUARIES
Charles “Charlie” William Bigwitch (Tsali), 67, of Cherokee, N.C., went home to be with the Lord Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025. A native of Cherokee, he was the son of the late Fred and Eva Bigwitch. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by...
by admin | Sep 14, 2025 | OBITUARIES
Nicholas Donald Briggs III, 81 of Whittier, N.C., passed away to be with the Lord on Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025. He faithfully served his country during the Vietnam War, where his bravery earned him the Bronze Star Medal and several other distinguished honors. Nick’s...
by admin | Sep 10, 2025 | OBITUARIES
Thomas Keith Parker, “Tom” as he was better known, age 81, of the Wolftown Community in Cherokee, N.C., passed away on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025, after an extended illness. Tom was the son of the late Ben and Flora Lambert Parker. In addition to his parents, he was...
by admin | Sep 9, 2025 | OBITUARIES
Roger “Poncho” Ballard Jr., 67, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, Sept. 5, 2025, after a long illness. Surrounded by love, he was joyfully reunited with his precious grandson, Kobe Gavin, whom he loved and missed with all his heart. Born in Charlotte,...
