Obituaries

Eugene (Stiggy) Stigman

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Eugene (Stiggy) Stigman, 73, of the Birdtown Community, went peacefully to his Heavenly Home on Wednesday, July 13, 2022.

Jimmy (Bo) Craig

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Jimmy (Bo) Craig, 64, of the Big Cove Community went home to be with the Lord Thursday, July 14, 2022.

Emelene Rice Crouch

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Emelene Rice Crouch, 91, wife of the late Greer Howard Crouch, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 08, 2022 at Murphy Rehabilitation and Nursing.

Doyle Vincent Loftis

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Doyle Vincent Loftis, Alarka’s hardest working man, stepped into glory this past Sunday evening, July 10, 2022 at the age of 83.

Rebecca Mae Monteith Elliott

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Rebecca Mae Monteith Elliott left this world to be with her Savior, Tuesday, June 28, 2022, surrounded by family.  Becky was greeted by her loved ones in Glory: her father, Utie Birch Monteith, mot

James Edward Cochran

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James Edward Cochran, 78, of Bryson City passed away Wednesday, June 29, 2022. A native of Swain County, he was the son of the late ZV and Hila Brendle Cochran.

Don Lackey

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Don Lackey, 75, went home to be with the Lord on the 20th of June, at his home in Swain County. A native of Swain County, son of the late Mamie and Tom Lackey.

Travis Ray Hayes

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Travis Ray Hayes, 36, of Bryson City went home to be with the Lord Monday, June 27, 2022. A native of Bryson City he was the son of Bobby Ray Hayes Jr.

Mary Louise Kirkland

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Mary Louise Kirkland, age 54, passed away in her home surrounded by loved ones on Sunday, June 26th, 2022. Mary was born on January 1st, 1968, to her late mother, Dolly Marie Kirkland.