Obituaries

Kurt Vann Wegner

Kurt Vann Wegner, 60, of Bryson City passed away Wednesday, September 8, 2021. He is survived by his wife, April Goodwin; two daughters, Madison and Lorelei Wegner; three sisters and two brothers. No services are planned.

JC Tabor, Sr.

JC Tabor, Sr., 79, of Bryson City went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, September 8, 2021. A native of Swain County, he was the son of the late Clyde and Effie Freeman Tabor. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. JC was preceded in death by his son, Charles Tabor.

Julla Styles Scruggs

Julla Styles Scruggs, 66, of Bryson City went home to be with the Lord Saturday, September 11, 2021 after a battle with COVID. A native of Swain County, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Martha Jenkins Styles.

Andrea Mackemull

Bryson City—Andrea Mackemull, age 59, passed away on Tuesday, August 31, 2021, at Bryson Senior Living. A native of Massachusetts, she was a daughter of the late Roland and Viola Dion.  Andrea enjoyed crocheting, reading, working puzzles and making things for her grandchildren.

Mary Stevenson Wike

Mary Stevenson Wike, 86, of Bryson City passed away Wednesday, September 1, 2021. A lifelong resident of Swain County, she was the daughter of the late Lawson and Florence Duncan Stevenson and wife of the late Hoover Wike.

Kurtis Newman

Kurtis Newman, 59, of the Panther Creek Community, was called by the Master to board the Glory-Land Express, on September 1, 2021, his ticket was punched and handed back and read First Class to Heaven, through Gods, Atoning Grace.

William John “Bill” Lindsay Jr.

William John “Bill” Lindsay Jr., age 86, of Whittier, NC, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, September 4, 2021 at his home. He was the husband of Shirley Semple Lindsay and the son of the late William and Thelma Till Lindsay Sr.

David Ralph Anthony

David Ralph Anthony, 71, of Bryson City went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, September 1, 2021. A native of Swain County, he was the son of the late Charlie and Edna DeHart Anthony.

Robert Lee Stockton

Robert Lee Stockton, 92, of Bryson City went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, August 24, 2021. He was the son of the late Matt and Bessie Davis Stockton and husband of the late Betty Stockton. He attended Towstring Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Debra Stockton.

Troy Lee Herron

Troy Lee Herron of Iron Station, NC passed away August 25, 2021 at the Mt. View Manor in Bryson City, NC. Mr. Herron was born September 20, 1929 to John Mac and Berdie Bridges Herron in Bryson City NC. Troy is preceded in death by his mother Birdie and father John Mac.