Robert Stiles Jr., 76, of Andrews passed away Tuesday, January 14, 2020 in an Andrews care facility. He was a native of Cherokee County and a United States Army veteran. He lived in Athens, Georgia for several years before moving back to Cherokee County. Robert worked throughout his life as an over-the-road tractor trailer driver. […]

Sally Stiles, 80, of Andrews passed away Sunday, January 12, 2020 in a Chattanooga, Tennessee hospital. She was a native and lifelong resident of Cherokee County. Sally was a homemaker and was a member of the McClelland Cove Baptist Church. She was the daughter of the late Floyd and Emma Williams Hodge. She was also […]

Mildred G. Ward, age 100, of Andrews, passed away Friday, January 10, 2020 in a Haywood County care facility. Mildred was a native of Rock Springs, Wyoming. She had lived in Henderson County before moving to Andrews in 1959. Mildred was a past member of Eastern Star Alpha Chapter #1 in Laramie, Wyoming. She was […]

Jeffrey N. “Smurf” Swain, 52, of Murphy, passed away Saturday, January 4, 2020 in an Asheville hospital. He was born in Fulton, County, Georgia, but was raised in Cherokee County where he then lived throughout his life. He was a 1985 graduate of Murphy High School. Jeff had worked for Terminix for 27 years before […]

James V. Redmond Jr., 87, of Warne, North Carolina passed away Sunday, January 5, 2020. He was a native of Indian Mills, West Virginia. He was a 1952 graduate of Peterstown High School in West Virginia. He joined the United States Air Force, working as a radio intercept operator and was a Korean War veteran. […]

Jessie Mae Hyatt, age 90 of Hiawassee, GA passed away Thursday, January 9, 2020. She was the daughter of the late Marvin and Roxanne Kimsey. Jessie was a homemaker and a member of Many Forks Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, Jessie was preceded in death by her husband, Rexter W. Hyatt; brothers, Carl, […]

Naomi Kate Reynolds and Sebastian Jon Reynolds, infant twins of Jonathon and Sandra Brackett Reynolds of Murphy, passed away Sunday, January 5, 2020 and Wednesday, January 8, 2020, respectively, at Erlanger Medical Center in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Surviving, in addition to the parents, are the maternal grandparents, Jerry and Nannette Reid Brackett of Murphy; the paternal […]

Angelia Kaye Bateman, age 71 of Topton, NC passed away Monday, January 6, 2020. She was born in Buncombe County, NC to the late Julius and Elva Dills Morgan. Angelia was a school teacher. She sang with Voices of Praise and Gospel Harmony Trio. Angelia loved to sing. In addition to her parents she was […]

RL Passmore, age 94 of Andrews passed away Sunday, December 29, 2019 at his residence. He was born in Franklin, NC to the late Roy and Martha Passmore. RL was a member of Valleytown Baptist Church. He was most recognized as “The SnoKone Man”. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by […]

Lenora Lulean Innis, age 97 of Hayesville, NC passed away Thursday, December 31, 2019. She was born in Tallassee, Alabama to the late Jesse and Ola Simmons McHargue. Lenora was active in the V.F.W. and active in the “Eagles”. She was of the Baptist faith. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death […]

Bobby Gerald Peters, age 89 of Hayesville, NC passed Saturday, December 28, 2019. He was born in Virginia to the late Barney E. Peters and Ida M. Mullins Peters. Bobby worked for the U.S. Government as a communication specialist and was a U.S. Army veteran. He attended Christ the King Church in Hiawassee, GA. He […]

Carolyn Baine, age 77, of Rocky Face, Georgia passed away Thursday, January 2, 2020. She was born on July 30, 1942. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clyde and Elsie Lee Nicholson; grandson, Jason Baine; brothers, Gilbert Nicholson, Dennis Nicholson, Roger Nicholson; sisters, Lois Ware and Debbie Barnette. She is survived by her […]

Gene Griggs, 87, of Marble passed away Thursday, January 2, 2020 in a Robbinsville care facility. He was a native and lifelong resident of Cherokee County. Gene was employed with Baker Furniture, retiring in 1997 after 31 years. Gene coached little league baseball in Cherokee County for many years. He was a member of Marble […]