OBITUARY: Annie Bell Welch 

  Annie Belle Welch, 72, of Robbinsville, passed away, Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2020 at Graham Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. She was a native of Graham County and the daughter of the late Henry and Bessie Smoker Jumper.  She is survived by her husband, Joel...

OBITUARY: James “Bo” Parris

  James “Bo” Parris, of the Big Cove community in Cherokee, walked through Heaven’s Gates on Monday, Sept. 21, 2020. Bo was born in Tryon, Ga. on Jan. 8, 1935. Bo was preceded in death by his wife, Gladys Parris, his father, Scott Parris; his mother, Edna...

OBITUARY: William Paul Owle “Poppy”

  William Paul Owle “Poppy”, 86, of Cherokee, passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2020.  He was born in Swain County on Dec. 20, 1933, to the late Dewitt and Eva Owle.  William worked as a logger and truck driver throughout his life.  He served his country in...

OBITUARY: Geraldean Elizabeth (Ward) Webb

  Geraldean Elizabeth (Ward) Webb, 66, of the Cooper’s Creek community in Bryson City, received her glorified body Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020. She was born on Oct. 2, 1953 to the late David Ellis Ward and Mary Alma (Green) Ward.  In addition to her parents, she...

OBITUARY: Kimberly Dawn Crowe

  It is with saddened hearts that the family of Kimberly Dawn Crowe, 36, announces her passing on Thursday, Sept. 17, 2020. Kimberly, lovingly known as Kimbo by her friends and family, is preceded in death by her brother, Chino West; her uncle, Hosea West;...

OBITUARY: T.J. Holland 

  T.J. Holland, 44, of Robbinsville, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, Sept. 12, 2020 at his residence. He was the son of Tommy and Patricia Long Holland of Robbinsville.  He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Ned and Shirley Massey Long and his...