OBITUARY: William Penland

William Creed Penland, 52, of Cherokee, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, Nov. 13, 2020. William was the son of the late William Penland Sr. and Wanda Sue (Worley) Penland and made his home in Cherokee. William loved to visit and catch up with friends and...

OBITUARY: Kimberly Natasha Owle

  Kimberly Natasha Owle, 27, of Bryson City passed away after a brief illness, Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2020.   She was born on Nov. 13, 1992, in Sylva  to Charlene Owle. She had an Associate of Applied Science degree and worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant I...

OBITUARY: Jane Wolfe

  The family of Jane Wolfe, 68, of Cherokee, is grieved to announce her passing on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020. She is preceded in death by her parents, Amble and Eva Queen Wolfe.  Jane is survived by her children, Amy (Raul) Smoker  and Amble (Sylvia) Smoker; along...

OBITUARY: George L. Rosario Sr.

  George L. Rosario Sr., Nickname (Karate) given to him by his mother-in-law Nellie, died peacefully at home. George who was 70 years old passed away on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020. He was a member of the Cherokee Baptist Church. He lived in the Paintown Community...

OBITUARY: Janice R. Catolster

  Janice R. Catolster, 56, of Cherokee, passed away after an extended illness on Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2020. She is preceded in death by her biological parents, Boyd and Betty Catolster; foster dad, Jim Hornbuckle; brother, Charlie Catolster; and sisters, Rosie...

OBITUARY: Jannie McCray Thompson 

  Jannie McCray Thompson, 70, of Cherokee, entered into God’s loving arms surrounded by family and friends on Oct. 20, 2020.  Jannie was born on March 13, 1950 to the late Robert and Mamie McCray.   She is preceded in death by her parents; one sister, Judy McCray...