Obituaries

Mary Ida Bowman Elliott

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With profound sadness, we announce the peaceful passing of Mary Ida Bowman Elliott during the morning hours of Thursday, May 21, 2020.  She spent her final days at the Cherokee Indian Hospital wher

Reona Mae Calhoun DeHart

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Reona Mae Calhoun DeHart, 80, of Bryson City went home to be with the Lord Monday May 18, 2020. A native of Swain County she was the daughter of the late Woodrow and Myrtle Crisp Calhoun.

Henry Lee King

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On May 5, 2020, Henry Lee King was suddenly called home to be with the Lord from his home at King’s Grocery in Bryson City, North Carolina.

Ronald Ford Styles (Sonny)

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Ronald Ford Styles (Sonny), 76, of Bryson City, went home to be with the Lord on Friday April 24, 2020. A native of Swain County he was the son of the late Mark and Euna Jenkins Styles.

Roy Earl Barker

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On January 22,2020, the Lord released Roy Barker, 84, from his long and bravely fought struggle with Alzheimer’s.   Roy died peacefully with his family around him.

William Jeffery Simonds

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William Jeffery Simonds, 64, passed away on March 23, 2020.

He was born on February 6, 1956 in Swain County, North Carolina to the late Alfred and Annie Simonds.

Robert William Odiear

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Robert William Odiear, 82, of Whittier went home to be with the Lord Thursday, April 9, 2020. A native of Swain County, he was the son of the late Johnny and Arzele Barker Odiear.