Kenneth “Gudger” Smith, 83, of Whittier, passed away Monday, Dec. 17, 2018 at Harris Regional Hospital in Sylva after an extended illness.

Abraham Wachacha, 61, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family Saturday, Dec. 15, 2018.

Debra Shan Goshorn, 61, passed on Dec. 1, 2018, surrounded by her loving family and friends after a valiant fight against cancer.

Jonathan Smith, 35, of Whittier, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, Dec. 10, 2018 at Mission Hospital in Asheville.

Phoenix Johnson, 39, of the Birdtown Community in Cherokee, went to her heavenly home on Monday, Dec. 10, 2018 at Mission Hospital.

Kevin B. Smith, 46, of Cherokee, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, Dec. 10, 2018. He was the son of Cindy Queen Taylor and Gary Dean Smith.

Norma R. Molina Bigmeat, age 67 of Flint, Mich., passed away Dec. 2, 2018 at Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit.

Tracy Renee Swimmer, a resident of the Big Cove Community, went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2018.