Obituaries

Clifford Ball, 82, of Bryson City went home to be with the Lord Monday, February 28, 2022.

Carroll James Parker, 83, of the Wolfetown Community in Cherokee, NC went home to be with the Lord Friday, March 4, 2022.

Kathy Henderson Byrd, 73, of Whittier went home to be with the Lord Monday, February 28, 2022. A native of Swain County, she was the daughter of the late Howard and Mildred Henderson.

Barbara Higdon Burnett, 74, of the Brush Creek Community, in Bryson City, NC went home to be with the Lord Saturday, March 5, 2022.

Thomas Buttler Powell, 69, passed away Thursday, February 24, 2022. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jasper Newton Powell, Sr., and Aretas Powell.

Clint C. Carson Jr (Bap), 78, of West Jenkins Branch went home at 7:23 AM Monday, February 28, 2022.

Drama Collins Watkins, 74, of Bryson City went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 22, 2022 at home after a long illness.

Ruby Cook Medford, 90, of the Deep Creek Community went home to be with the Lord Sunday, February 20, 2022. A native of Swain County she was the daughter of the late Claude and Lillie Mae Cook.

Shirley Swayney Cloer, 67, of Bryson City left this world for a better place Saturday, February 19, 2022. A native of Swain County, she was the daughter of the late David and Katie Swayney.

David L. Horn, 75, of Bryson City passed away Monday, February 14, 2022. He was preceded in death by his parents, Richard L. and Cathrine P. Horn.