Obituaries

Mary Mashburn Dills

Mary Mashburn Dills, 68, of Bryson City went home to be with the Lord Thursday, June 16, 2022. A native of Swain County, she was the daughter of the late Grady and Candace Styles Mashburn.

Janice Iretha Benfield

Janice Iretha Benfield, 74, of Denver, passed away on June 16, 2022, following a period of declining health. A funeral service was held on Monday, June 20, 2022, at 6:00 PM in the Chapel of Cavin-Cook Funeral Home.

Geraldine Sarah Jackson Thompson

Geraldine Sarah Jackson Thompson of the Painttown Community in Cherokee, N.C. went home to be with the Lord, Tuesday June 7, 2022. A native of Jackson County she is the daughter of the late Ed Jackson and Marjorie Arneach Rattler.

Matthew Jacob “Jake” Mulherin-Albrecht

Jake, 44, of Astor, FL passed gently with his mom, Tee Angel, and his sister, Chelsea Carbonetto, at his side on Friday May 27, 2022. Mike Mulherin, maintained vigil from Georgia, assisting in Jake’s hospital care to ensure he did not suffer.

William (Bill) Lewis

Sheriff William (Bill) Lewis, 97, of Bryson City passed away Tuesday, May 24, 2022. A native of Jackson County, he was the son of the late William Baxter and Arlesie Watson Lewis and husband of the late Agnes Hooper.

Deborah Hughes

Deborah Hughes, 65, a native of Bryson City, NC passed away in her home Tuesday May 17th, 2022. She was the daughter of the late William Thomas “Tommy” Hughes and Dixie Kirkland Hughes.

Matthew Jason Stilwell

On Saturday, May 21st, 2022 Matthew Jason Stilwell of Henrietta, NC passed away unexpectedly. Matthew was an avid music lover, family man and proud father. His laughter brought a bright light to the world. He will be greatly missed. Matthew is the son of Richard E Stilwell of Cucumber, W.

Dewey Cochran

Dewey Cochran, 77, of the Towstring community went home to be with the Lord Saturday, May 21, 2022 at his residence. A native of Swain County, he was the son of the late Harley and Fannie Burr Cochran. He was a member and Deacon of Towstring Baptist Church and enjoyed camping.

Scott Chandler Livingston

Scott Chandler Livingston, age 66, Bryson City, died May 18 following a short illness.

Dewayne “Pedab” Larry Woodard

Dewayne “Pedab” Larry Woodard of the Alarka community passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 17, 2022. A Swain County native, Pedab was the son of Betty and the late Larry Woodard.