OBITUARY: Elizabeth Ann Edwards

  Elizabeth Ann Edwards, 62, of Cherokee, went to be with her heavenly father on Sunday, July 12, 2020.  She is survived by her husband, Lee Edwards, of thirty seven years.  She passed away on their anniversary.  She was born in Jamestown, Va. on Feb. 13, 1958 to...

OBITUARY: Richard Randolph “Dick” Lambert

  Richard Randolph “Dick” Lambert, 88, of Brevard, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, July 14, 2020. He was born in Cherokee on March 19, 1932 to the late Hugh and Ava Lambert and was proud of his Cherokee heritage. Along with his parents, he was...

OBITUARY: Johnny Lee Thompson

  Johnny Lee Thompson, 33, of Cherokee, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, July 9, 2020.   He was the son of the late Wilson Junior Thompson and surviving mother Anita Swimmer Thompson of the home. Johnny was a fun loving guy. He was a gamer and loved X-box...

OBITUARY: Walter “Jake” Ferguson 

  Walter “Jake” Ferguson, 78, passed away on Tuesday, July 7, 2020 after an extended illness. Born in Waynesville on July 18, 1941 to William Noble Ferguson and Sara Orr Ferguson, he lived most of his life in Haywood County. Jake proudly served his country in the...

OBITUARY: Teresa “Tracie” Ann French

  Teresa Ann French, 55, of Cherokee, went to her Heavenly home on Wednesday, July 1, 2020. Teresa was known by most everyone as Tracie. The daughter of the late Marvin (Skilly) French and Katherine (Kay) Bain French, she is preceded in death by her brother,...

OBITUARY: Irene Allen Foster

  Irene Allen Foster, 85, of Anderson, S.C., passed away Wednesday, July 1, 2020 at Rainey Hospice House.  Born Nov. 1, 1934 in Beaverdam, she was the daughter of the late Charlie Allen and Lillie Murphy Allen.  She was married to Paul Edwin Foster for 64 years...