Adriana Nicole Garcilita, age 24, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, Jan. 15, 2023.

Billy Joe Sutton, was a young 85-years-old when he passed away at home with his loving family by his side on Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023. Born Oct. 15, 1937 in Whittier, Swain County, N.C., he was the son of the late Algie and Bessie Sutton.

Mark Phillips Parker, age 66, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Jan. 7, 2023. He is the son of the late Sara Jane (Queen) Parker.

Oliver Otter Jr., also known as “Junebug”, age 53, made his final journey on Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023. He is the son of the late Oliver Otter Sr. and Nannie Standingdeer Otter.

Mia Faye Lambert, age 50 of the Birdtown Community, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023. Mia Faye was born on Jan. 12, 1972 to the late Rev. Thomas Herman Lambert and Marilyn Goforth Lambert.

John Adam Squirrell, age 85, of the Yellowhill Community, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2022 at Swain County Hospital.

Tommy McMillan, 68, of Bryson City passed away Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023. A native of Swain County, he was the son of the late Clifford and Mary Brady McMillan.

Troy James Crowe, 53, of Cherokee, N.C., went to his heavenly home at his residence on the morning of Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022.