OBITUARY: Vaughn F. Smith

  Vaughn F. Smith, 74, of Cherokee, passed away after an extended illness on Sunday, Sept. 6, 2020. He is preceded in death by his parents, James Harvey Smith Sr. and Helen Bradley Smith. Vaughn is survived by his daughters, Janice Wilnoty, Sandra Smith, Frances...

OBITUARY: Albert George Sr. “Dinker”

  Albert George Sr., “Dinker”, 60, went to his meet his Lord Savior on Monday, Sept. 7, 2020 peacefully at his home surrounded by his loved ones. Dinker will be welcomed at the Heavenly gates by his parents, brothers, and a sister. Dinker is survived by his wife...

OBITUARY: Joseph “Joe” William Lomas

  Joseph “Joe” William Lomas, 25, of Cherokee, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, Aug. 28, 2020. He is preceded in death by his father, Jorge Miguel Lomas; his maternal grandparents, William and Leona Bird; his uncle, John Smoker; his aunt, Sara Smoker; his...

OBITUARY: Danny Lane Swayney

  Danny Lane Swayney, 43, of Cherokee, passed away on Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2020. He was preceded in death by his brother, Brian Eugen Swayney, and his sister, Corene Swayney. In addition, he will be greeted in the afterlife by his uncles, Darren Swayney and...

OBITUARY: Joseph Clifton Gibson (J.C. / Jake)

  Dec. 6, 1946 – Aug. 19, 2020 Joseph Clifton Gibson, 74, of Cherokee, passed away in his home on Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2020. The son of the late, Bill Gibson and D. Louise Leavell, he is preceded in death by his late wife, Patria Sue Gibson (Gravley); his...

OBITUARY: Gary Dean (Boots) Smith

  Gary Dean (Boots) Smith, 64, passed away unexpectedly in his home on Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2020.  A lifelong resident of Cherokee, he loved gardening and the outdoors. Boots is the son of the late Fancheon L. (Snook) Elders of Wildwood, Fla.  He is the grandson of...