Obituaries

James Bret Edwards

James Bret Edwards, 56, of Whittier went home to be with the Lord September 18, 2022. A longtime resident of Whittier, he was the son of Marietta Smith Edwards of Cruso and the late Horace Edwards.

Hattie Mae Wiggins Potts

Hattie Mae Wiggins Potts, 85, passed away September 21, 2022. Hattie was born in Swain County to the late Conley and Mayme McCracken Wiggins.  She was a member of Sugarfork Baptist Church.  She loved her family and her church family.

Dennis Clyde Bridges

Dennis Clyde Bridges age 81 went to his eternal resting place September 20, 2022 with his family and friends by his side. He was preceded in death by his parents Kelly Bridges and Bonnie Bradley.

James Jeff “Buddy” Fischer

James Jeff “Buddy” Fischer, 63, of Cherokee, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Wednesday, September 21, 2022. He was the son of the late William Martin Fischer and Mildred Marie Mosley Fischer. Buddy was preceded in death by his parents, and his 3 brothers: Tommy, Teddy, and Kenny Fischer.

Linda Smith Jenkins

Linda Smith Jenkins, 75, of the Buckners Branch Community went home to be with the Lord Saturday, September 24, 2022. A native of Swain County, she was the daughter of the late Nathan and Hazel Smith.

Phillip Donald Brooks

Phillip Donald Brooks, 85, of the Needmore Community went home to be with the Lord and rejoice with the family that preceded him on Monday September 12, 2022. A longtime resident of Swain County, he was the son of the late Thomas and Edith Brooks.

Timothy Charles Jenkins

Timothy Charles Jenkins, 57, of Bryson City passed away Tuesday, September 6, 2022. A native of Swain County, he was the son of Vivian Wiggins (Fred) of Bryson City and the late Teen Jenkins.

Donald (Don) William Clough

  Donald (Don) William Clough, 82 of Bryson City, NC passed away peacefully on September 10, 2022 at Mission Hospital in Asheville, NC with his family by his side. He was born October 24, 1939 in Norristown Pennsylvania to Oscar and Eva Clough.

J.C. Higdon

J.C. Higdon, 84, of the Alarka Community passed away Sunday, September 11, 2022. A native of Swain County, he was the son of the late Henry and Lory Cabe Higdon and husband of the late Gladys Smith Higdon. He was a member of Mt. Vernon Freewill Baptist Church. J.C.

Barbara Jane Hardie

Cullowhee, NC: It is with great sadness the family of Barbara Jane Hardie announces her passing on the morning of August 30, 2022. Born on April 9, 1956, Barbara was a devoted mother and wife and an inspirational teacher. As the wife of Reverend Michael Hudson of St.