Hugh Jasper Bradley (H.J.) passed away peacefully at Cherokee Indian Hospital Jan. 21, 2021, after an extended illness. He was born July 25, 1935 to the late John and Pearl Bradley. His grandparents were Morgan and Clarenda . He is preceded in death by two children, Johnny and Debi Loraine Bradley; a brother, Cecil; three sisters, Clarinda, Edith Lou McLendan, and Arizona Owle; and two grandchildren, Brianna Bradley and Tom McCoy Bradley. 

He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Flora Bradley; three sons, Terry (Marzena), Gerald (Shannon), and Eddie Bradley; three daughters, Pearl (Ernie) of Ada, Okla., Cinda (Billy) of Okla., and Rinda Hathcoat of Arizona; nieces, Linda Bradley and Caroline Bradley; nephew, Dave Owle; three step-children, Marlene Arch, Manuel and Stephen Watty; 28 grandchildren; and 45 great grandchildren. 

H.J. as he is known, retired in 1998 from the Cherokee Boy’s Club as a Charter Bus Driver for 30 years. He was a member of Boiling Springs Baptist Church and a self-taught musician; he used his talent of singing for the Lord. He was a people person and lived and enjoyed life to the fullest. 

Funeral Services will be held 1p.m. Sunday at H.J.’s home at 249 Locust Rd. Cherokee, NC 28719. Pastors Gil Breedlove and Aaron Bradley will officiate with burial at Bradley Cemetery. Pallbearers will be among grandsons and close friends. The family requests anyone who attends the funeral please wear a face covering. 

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Johnny Adam Walkingstick, 45, of Cherokee, passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021. 

He is preceded in death by his mother, Donna Roberta George Walkingstick; in addition to his brothers, Daniel Walkingstick Jr., and Nickyjack Walkingstick; as well as one sister, Ongeequay Walkingtick. 

Johnny is survived by his father, Daniel Walkingstick Sr., and Johnny’s only son, Lil John Queen. Johnny also leaves behind his brothers, William Walkingstick and Shane Walkingstick, as well as one sister, Carla Walkingstick. 

The family will have a graveside visitation and service for Johnny Adam Walkingstick on Saturday, Jan. 23 at 1 p.m. at the Walkingstick Family Cemetery on Tooni Branch Rd. Pastor Dan Conseen and Mr. Harley Maney will be officiating. Pallbearers will be among family and friends. 

If you plan to attend, please remember that face masks are required and please practice social distancing. 

Long House Funeral Home Inc. assisted with arrangements.

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By REV. TIMOTHY L. MELTON, PASTOR 

CHEROKEE PENTECOSTAL HOLINESS CHURCH 

Read Luke 10:18-20

“I saw satan fall from heaven like lightning!” Jesus had shared with his 72 new disciples in their enthusiasm in having helped others overcome demonic influences.  It resulted in satan and the evil demons’ having to obey commands given to them by these disciples.  They had also been told that nothing evil could harm them.  Deliverances from satan’s grip resulted, and Jesus also told them to ‘rejoice’ that their names were registered in heaven.  

Each believer has now been given authority over all the power of our mutual enemy, satan, and all spirits of demons and demonic forces.  (They are fallen angels,  kept under strict orders, and under devil’s authority.)   

We have been warring with satan since Adam and Eve first fell from God’s Grace at their disobedience and treasonous behavior in listening to God’s enemy, satan, and his lies. It caused their expulsion from the Garden of Eden. It’s so wrong and dangerous for any believer, or anyone else, for that matter, to be calling someone derogatory names.  It’s known to be a sin since name-calling is being judgmental of a person, a beating heart, which we are told not to do.  It could even be a lie that destroys people or their lives and reputations.  God calls that a murder, actually.  

It is considered to be an evil practice and a tool for satan’s own deceptions which he holds in his ‘quiver full of poisonous darts’.  He can aim them directly at anyone’s heart.  It is also known to bring in the outward demonstration of the demons’ actions. Called ‘strife’ and ‘contention,’ they come into any human situation which he can mess up.  Such untrue diabolical words are meant only to hurt and influence everyone’s fiery emotion of ‘anger.’  All people should work to defeat or deflect his well-placed aim, by keeping their own emotions and mouths under good self-control, or by asking for God’s help, as necessary.

Whenever anger is demonically-influenced and enhanced, it can bring an explosive anger to the inside of a person or it can come out of any person and continue in its ever-multiplying paths of destruction.  Anger must be kept under self-control by the targeted person, or it can soon escalate into actually serving satan in his desire ‘to steal’ each person’s peace, even those surrounding the differing factions, or to ‘kill’, and can even ‘destroy’ all hopes and dreams of each person getting in their way. (John 10:10) 

As someone tries to use the hateful, ugly, political method of lying, they bring shame and suffering upon any other fellow human-being with these kind of despicable lies, and there may still be consequences, public and/or legal.  Even with a humble and sincere repentance, and a fervently sought-after forgiveness while still on Earth.  Nothing else can help the offender to repair the damages that have such eternal repercussions, needing changes to be permanently made by Almighty God.  That person must, in sincere and complete humility, total honesty, petition God through prayer.  He is our Omnipotent, Omniscient, Omnipresent God.  Our Father God is the  Holy and Final Judge, and the only One Who knows and can see the real and true heart of each person.

It can, for either sinners or so-called Christians, having done such a shameful, cowardly act, require true repentance by them, seeking forgiveness before leaving Earth and having to face God’s Great White Throne Judgment.  They may otherwise find themselves standing guilty before a Holy God.  Being judged by God, for their own wrong statements (lies) and in their forbidden judging (“Judge not lest ye be judged”) of any fellow human being, is definitely not advised.  All people who name-call are considered to be highly foolish and can seriously be bringing themselves under God’s Final Judgment.  Repent, ask for His Forgiveness, NOW.  If not, by having done so, they really are only serving satan and his nefarious schemes to try to bring down all humanity by their sin.

By satan having been already judged by God, we should, at least, place satan under our feet, overcoming him and his awful plans for humanity while he is still here.  God is allowing him to be here only for each of us to pass God’s loyalty test given by Him. Repenting and asking His Forgiveness, sincerely receiving Jesus as our Lord and Savior, is our best way to live and speak.  Leave judgment of others to God and stop sinning.  

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John Walter Grant “Zahey” transitioned from this life on Saturday, Jan. 23, 2021, surrounded by his family.

John followed up his U.S. Forest Service, military – Air Force, and BIA – law enforcement careers to fulfill his true passion, becoming an artisan of stone and mixed mediums. Throughout his professional ventures he achieved numerous specialized accomplishments and excellence recognition awards. 

When he shared his life-stories he could charismatically engage an audience quickly, welcoming the time he spent with loved ones and friends. He resided and traveled throughout the states and will be missed and loved by many.

John is preceeded in death by his parents, Ernest and Rebecca (Catolster) Grant; two brothers, Syd and Raymond Grant; and two grandchildren, Devan Jackson and Mica Henio. 

He is survived by his eight children, Marsha Jackson, John Toineeta, Lamont Henio, Danial Paul Scott, Sissy Toineeta (Coon), Marcus Grant, Kody Grant (Ariel), and Michelle Chavez (Doolie), as well as one special daughter, Lynette Chavez; and his siblings, Amy Walker, Toni Tahquette, General Grant (Ute), Harley Grant (Brenda), and Patty Grant-Edgemon (Andrew).  He also leaves behind 14 grandchildren, one great grandchild, nieces, nephews, extended family, and his best friends John Gloyne, Teet, and Alva.

Dad wanted the ladies to know that he still loved you all.

A Memorial Service to celebrate John’s life will be held a later date to be announced.

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SWANNANOA – Phillip Edward Bell, 75, of Swannanoa, passed away Friday, Jan. 22, 2021 at Carolina Pines at Asheville Health Care Center.

A native of Washington, DC, Bell had resided in Buncombe County since 1993.  He was fascinated by Native American culture and people, which led him to open Spirits on the River first in Cherokee, then in Asheville. Spirits was a restaurant that served wild game food while honoring the Native American culture, and was featured in numerous local, state and national publications.  He also owned Ride a Wild Horse, a retail store in Cherokee.

Bell was the son of the Charles and Edna Young Bell.  He was also preceded in death by his wife, Anne Carroll Chapman Bell, who passed away Dec. 14, 2017; sisters, Mona K. Bell Maxwell and Peggy Lou Bell; and brother, Rev. Constantine-Paul Michael Belisarius.

Surviving are his son, Cosmos Bell of California; sister, Betty Sue Mills of Farmville, Va.; and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews and close friends.

Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Friday, Jan. 29 in the Chapel of Anders-Rice Funeral Home.  Burial will follow in Green Hills Cemetery. 

To sign Mr. Bell’s guest register online, please go to www.andersrice.com.

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Alissa Eden Tennielle Smith, age 27, passed away on Monday, Jan. 25, 2021 following an extended illness.  She was a lifelong resident of Cherokee and was employed as a manager for a cabin rental business.

She is survived by her mother, Sandra “Curly” Smith;  father, Christopher “Jude” Smith; her daughter, Clarice “Punky” Smith; and her fiancé, Bentley Tahquette. She is also survived by her brothers, Christian Smith, Kayman Feagans, Damian Catolster, Makenzie Rattler; her sisters, Miranda Smith and Caedence Smith; and her nephew, Abbot Owle.  Her grandmothers surviving are Rowena Smith, Malinda Mahan, along with several aunts, uncles, and cousins, and also Bentley’s mother, Dinah Wolfe.

She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Vaughn F. Smith; great grandfather, Alvin E. Smith; great grandmother, Helen B. Smith; and great uncle, Donald “Bodie” Smith.

A visitation for family and friends will be held in the chapel of Long House Funeral Home on Friday, Jan. 29 beginning at 1 p.m. until 3 p.m. The graveside service and burial will take place following the visitation at the Tahquette Family Cemetery. Pall bearers will be among family and friends.

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Judy Alethia Murphy Myers Addy, 73, of Cherokee entered her Heavenly home Monday, Feb. 1, 2021 after an extended illness. She was born July 4, 1947 to the late Robert “Bob” Murphy and Edna Griffin. In addition to her parents, Judy is preceded in death by three brothers, Robert, Ray and Bill Murphy; two sisters, Anna Lee Laws and Margaret Murphy; one step-son, Clint Addy; and great nephew, Robert Haigler.

Judy was a people person. She was well known for her love of telling jokes and going to the bingo. She was the kind of person who would make anyone feel like a million bucks. Her smile could light up even the darkest of days. Judy was a business owner for 22 years at Gateway Flea Markets “Judy’s Place” She loved all her customers and told all the kids she was their granny.

Judy is survived by her husband, Larry Addy; son, Richard (Elizabeth) Myers; step-son, Andy Addy; step daughter, Laurie (Missy) Addy and brother, Les (Judy) Murphy. She also leaves behind eight grandkids, Kisha Hatcher, John Morales, Nneka Brisco, Hunter Myers, Tyler Nikki and Codie Addy, Brent Tyler; 15 great grandchildren and special nieces, Sheila Hyatt, Annette Rodriguez; nephew, Jim Haigler whom she was a mother figure to for the past 30 years.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 4 in the chapel of Crisp Funeral Home.  Burial will be at the Birdtown Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

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Jesse Eugene Winstead, 77, of Cherokee, passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2021 after a period of declining health. 

Jesse is a veteran of the United States Air Force and lovingly reminisced about his time serving in Korea. He owned and operated a private security company and a training camp for dogs in the mid 1970s, and otherwise supported his family as a telephone contractor in the southeastern United States. He was known for his wit and his generosity and he loved to be the center of attention. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and will be greatly missed by his family and friends.

Jesse was the son of the late Claud E. and Inez Winstead of Sylva. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by brothers, Leroy Cunningham and James Winstead; sister, Dorothy Parr; and son, Randy Oocumma.

Jesse is survived by his sister, Gail Anderson (Ray); daughters, Beth Vachon, Myra Lambert (Tommy), Karla Winstead (Jeanne), Quana Winstead (Amanda); son, Mark Winstead; and six grandchildren, Adam Kyle Lambert, Ann Toineeta, Sara Toineeta, Nikki Toineeta, Meli Winstead, and Levi Winstead. He is also survived by the mother of his children and lifelong friend, Mary Ann Winstead. In addition, he leaves behind nieces and nephews and several close friends which he considered family.

Because of the pandemic, no immediate services are planned. A celebration of life is tentatively planned for Saturday, June 19 at Cherokee United Methodist Church.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of Jesse Winstead to Cherokee United Methodist Church, PO Box 367, Cherokee, North Carolina.

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Dovi Queen, 26, of Bryson City, went home to be with the Lord Sunday, Feb. 7, 2021. She was the daughter of Ned Daniel and Stephanie Welch. She was preceded in death by her grandmother, Gladys Roback; grandfather, Owen Smoker Jr.; honorary grandparents, Red and Minda Ross; honorary sister, Hailey Cole; and brother, Craig Alexander Durham. 

In addition to her parents, she is survived by her husband of 12 years, Joshua Queen; children, Jerimiah Owen Redsmoke Queen – age 8, Joah Rock Bearmeat Queen – age 5, Jericho Rexx Andrew Queen – age 3, Talaia Rose Levonce Queen – age 1, Leilani Janelle Queen – age 12; sisters, Kayla Welch-Haney, Tiara Welch, Heather Queen, Rai Bird, Krysten Beaver; brothers, Phillip Lester Queen Jr., Aaron Andrew Queen, Caleb Isaiah Queen, Josue Otero and fiancé, Victoria Pheong; four nieces; 10 nephews including Darian Alexander Queen; father-in-law, Michael Davis; mother-in-law, Tracia Davis, father-in-law, Phillip Lester Queen Sr.; grandmother, Mabel Jones; Mamaw, Doris Smith; aunts, Cicely Campbell, Charlotte Smith, Amy Wilson, Keri Smoker, April Smoker; uncle, William Smith; cousins, Alyssa Welch, Jonathan Bohanon; and best friends, Katie Pulley and Brionna Jumper. 

A going home party will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, Feb. 15 in the chapel of Crisp Funeral Home. Rev. Roger Roland will officiate. The family will receive friends from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.

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Furman Douglas Smith-Crowe, 71 of Cherokee, passed Dec. 18, 2020 after battling illness for the past several months.

He was born March 19, 1949 in Cherokee. He was a preacher, artist, accomplished stone and wood carver, and musician. He loved traveling and making memories with his family and friends. Mr. Smith-Crowe even has a permanent piece of his wood carving artistry

 proudly displayed in The Smithsonian Institute in Washington, D.C. 

He was a father, husband and brother. He is preceded in death by his parents, Wesley and Mildred Smith-Crowe. He was also preceded in death by his daughter, Millie Smith and sisters, Tammy Smith  and April Smith. 

Mr. Smith-Crowe is survived by his wife of 42 years, Melinda Cogdill Smith Crowe of the home. He is also survived by his sisters, Nancy Teague (Kenneth) of Clyde, Bonnie Maney (Bobby) of Birmingham, Ala., Donnie Mann (Mark) of King’s Mountain., Sammy Crowe (Tonya) of Cherokee, and Ruthie Griggs (Ricky) of Bryson City; brothers, Alvin Smith of Waynesville and Tom Smith of Bryson City. He is also survived by his children, Elexis Fancher (Jeff) of Newport, Tenn., Wesley Smith-Crowe (Amanda) of Robbinsville, and Thomas Smith-Crowe of the home. He is also survived by Anita Ann Reed (Allen) of Cherokee, Steven (Stephanie) of Bryson City, and Stephanie Arneach (Curtis) of Cherokee. He is survived by 12 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. 

Services were held Monday, Dec. 21, 2020 at Crisp Funeral Home with Pastor John Johnson presiding and music by John Locust. Burial was at The Furman Smith Crowe Cemetery in Cherokee. Special thanks to Four Seasons Hospice in Bryson City Cherokee NC Home Health and also to The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. Also a sincere thanks for all the well wishes from Family and Friends.

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Lynda Saunooke, 79, of Robbinsville, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, Feb. 14, 2021 at Mission Hospital in Asheville.

She was the daughter of the late Nick and Nora Brown Saunooke.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Tracey Saunooke in April 2020; her brothers, Harold, Jeff, and Richard Saunooke; her sister, Charlotte Saunooke; her niece, Penny Saunooke; and her nephew, Barry Saunooke.

Lynda is survived by her son-in-law, Sonny Holder of Robbinsville; her sister and brother-in-law, Jody and Jonah Taylor of Cherokee; her sister-in-law, Laura Saunooke of Robbinsville; her nephews, Jason Taylor, Marty Taylor, and Pepper Taylor, all of Cherokee; her nieces, Natalie Bivens (Roger) and Georgenna Arch, all of Cherokee; and her dog, Lexie.

Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2021 at Little Snowbird Baptist Church Cemetery.  Reverend Patrick Breedlove will officiate.  

Due to the risk of exposure to COVID 19, face coverings and social distancing is required for those in attendance at the graveside service.

Townson-Smith Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Saunooke family.  An online register is available at www.townson-smithfuneralhome.com.

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Noland Crowe, 51, of the Yellowhill Community of Cherokee, and most recently of Manning, S.C., passed away unexpectedly at McLeod Regional Medical Center in Florence, S.C., after an extended illness. 

He was the son of surviving mother, Gaynell Crowe. Noland was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving in Desert Storm.  He was a Corrections Officer serving in that capacity with the Federal Bureau of Prisons and retired from that post after 21 years.  Noland was a famed high school wrestling athletic star who will be remembered for his State Championship Titles.  He was a family man and leaves behind his wife of 21 years, Kema (Owens) Crowe.

Noland also leaves behind a son, Devin Ryan Crowe of Sylva; sister, Veronica Lossiah; and one grandchild, Liddie Mae Crowe. He also leaves behind many other family members and friends. He will be missed greatly by those that knew him best.

He was preceeded in death by his father, Noah S. Lossiah; his daughter, Kelcy Crowe; and one nephew, Martin Perez Jr. 

A drive-in style visitation and  funeral service will be set up at the Cherokee Indian Fairgrounds on Wednesday, Feb. 17 from 11a.m. to 1 p.m. with a formal funeral starting at 1 p.m. and officiated by Pastor Scott Chekeleelee of Yellowhill Baptist Church. An immediate burial will follow in the Unto These Hills Drama Cemetery with the pall bearers being P-Nut Crowe, Bo Crowe, Denny Ensley, Dick Crowe, B. Ensley, and Chris Jones.  

Long House Funeral Home assisted the family in the final arrangements. 

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Jimmy David Williams, 51, of Whittier, passed away at his residence on Saturday, Feb. 13 after an extended illness.

JD, as he was commonly known, was the son of the late Jimmy David Williams Sr. and Donna Lynn Williams and surviving mother, Dora Mae Brown. He was the loving husband to Becky Renee Williams of the home.  Although disabled, JD had made his way in the past as an electrician when he was working steady.

He is survived by his children, Jimmy Nathan Williams of Whittier, Anna Jean-Nicole Williams of Blacksburg, S.C., Tyler Joseph Morgan, Justin Lee Price, Jennifer Renee Morgan, Rebecca Lynn Jenkins, Travis Ray Morgan, Trevor Dillon Morgan, Savannah Calhoun and Rihanna Calhoun; and sister, Jennifer Elaine (Anthony) Cagle of Hogansville, Ga.

JD also leaves behind many cousins, nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, aunts, and uncles.

A graveside funeral service will be held for JD at the Birdtown Cemetery on Thursday, Feb. 18. Officiating will be Lloyd Watkins and Randall Watkins.  Pall bearers will be Anthony Cagle, Jimmy Williams, Trevor Morgan, and Tyler Morgan.

Long House Funeral Home assisted the family with final arrangements.

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Clarence Lee Murphy, 58, of Cherokee, passed away at Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital on Monday, Feb. 15, 2021 following a brief illness.

He was the son of the late Lawrence A. Murphy and Mary E. (Roberts) Murphy.

Clarence, who was a heavy equipment operator by trade, took great pride in working for our community for over 30 years at Tribal Construction. Serving the people of Cherokee was a passion, and he was over the Birdtown Free Labor and The Birdtown Graveyard. 

Clarence was very involved in the stomp dance grounds. He loved his family, friends, community and God. Fishing and going to the lake was his favorite hobby. Clarence always had a joke to tell. He is loved by many.

Surviving are his wife, Selena D. Murphy; daughters, Jamaca (Estfan), Kelly (Eric), Chelsea (Jerm), Brianna (Byron), Audrey, Brandy (Miguel), and Angela; brothers, Carl (Sandra) Murphy, Archie Murphy, and Doug Murphy of Maggie Valley; sisters, Wanda Murphy, Bev (Dennis) Smith, and Patrica Hornbuckle of Marion;  and, special friend, Albert Rose of Cherokee.

He was preceded in death by son, Jess McCoy; brothers, Thomas Murphy, John Murphy, and Bill Owle; and sister, Ruby Murphy.

Family will receive friends at the Birdtown Community Building from 11 a.m. till 2 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 20 with funeral service starting at 2 p.m. with Pastor Michael Watson officiating. An immediate burial will follow the funeral in the Murphy Family Cemetery on Old #4 Rd, Cherokee, with pall bearers being among family and friends.

Long House Funeral Home assisted the family with final arrangements.

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Samuel Allen Smith, 79, of the Washingtons Creek community, passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2021 at Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital from injuries sustained in a vehicle accident alluding to serious health complications. He was a retired security guard and a member of Wrights Creek Baptist Church.

He leaves behind wife, June G. Smith; children, Sharon Smith, Dean Reed, Lynn Taylor and Ray Stamper Jr.; brother, Hillard Smith; sisters, Lily Mae Smith Tucker, Janie Smith and Doris Smith. Samuel also leaves behind several grandchildren, great grandchildren, and one great great grandchild.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Ned David Smith and Ollie Mae (Sutton) Smith; sons, Allen Delbert Smith, Charles Stamper, and William Joseph Smith; daughter, Caroline “Fuzz” Renea Winstead; brothers, John Lloyd Smith, George Daniel Smith, and Ned David Smith; sisters, Mary Marie Smith Bridges, Rose Mary Smith George, and Dorothy Louise Smith.

The family has requested a private funeral service. Pallbearers will be Xavier Locust, Marty Taylor, Max Saunooke, Terrance Taylor, Devon George, and Xavier Armachain.

Long House Funeral Home assisted the family with the final arrangements.

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Floyd Evard Panther Sr., 74, of the Big Cove Community, passed away at his residence on Thursday, Feb. 18, 2021 after an extended illness.

He is survived by his children, Virgil (Marie) JR Panther, Janell, Sharri, Alma, Kyna, and Shae Panther, Kelsey N. Crowe, Roberta McCoy (Carl), Darius West (Sam); several grandchildren; brothers, Ernest Panther, Rick Panther, Jim Panther, Kenny Panther, and Big 10 (Pat) Panther; sisters, Alma Johns, Nora Panther, Hattie Panther, Alice Kekahbah, Loretta Bradley, Jean Bradley, Patsy Panther, Gloria Panther, and Debbie Bradley.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Freida Panther; parents, Sam Panther and Emmaline Driver; brothers, Alfred Panther, Tommy Driver, Nick Driver, and Charlie Davies; and sisters, Wilma Panther, Vernie Welch, and Anita Driver.

Floyd was a member of Big Cove Baptist Church and he is described by his family as a jack of all trades.

Visitation will be Sunday, Feb. 21 at Big Cove Baptist Church, starting at 3 p.m. for the family and 5 p.m. for friends.  Funeral services will be Monday, Feb. 22 beginning at 11 a.m. with Gil Breedlove and Dan Conseen officiating. Burial will be in the Panther Family Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be nephews.

Long House Funeral Home assisted the family in the final arrangements.

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Reef Gareth Cochran, 19, of Franklin, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2021.

Reef was born in Titusville, Fla. to Ronald and Storme Goldbeck Cochran. He liked fishing, shrimping, and swimming. Reef was a collector of Pokémon and Magic cards. He enjoyed playing computer games, his favorite being wizards 101. Reef was skilled at beadwork and loved spending time with his grandmother. 

He is survived by parents, Ronald and Storme Cochran; brother, Zachary Kielbasa, all of Franklin; grandparents, Alan and Trina Christiansen of Crossville, Tenn.; aunt, Serene Russ of Clinton, Wisc.; and several cousins.

Service will be held 2 pm, Sunday, Feb. 28 at Macon Funeral Home.  Rev. Joel Creasman will officiate.

The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.

Memorials can be made at www.maconfuneralhome.com

In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to Appalachian Animal Rescue, PO Box 81, Franklin, NC  28744.

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Sandra Mary Davis (Cabe), 77, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, Feb. 12, 2021.

Sandy was born on Jan. 11, 1944 to the late Robert Cabe and the late Charlotte Smith Cabe. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Robert Cabe, Howard Cabe, and Kenneth Smith.

Sandy was a loving godly mother, grandmother, and great grandmother who enjoyed devoting her life to her family. She was a life-long member of Glady Branch Baptist Church in Brevard and loved serving and worshipping her Lord and Savior.

Sandy was joined in eternity by her husband of 61 years, Johnny Davis, three days after her passing.

Survivors include her daughter, Angie Davis Shannon, and her son, Jeff Davis, both of Brevard. Also included are one sister, Rita Louise Cabe; one daughter-in-law, Pam Davis; four grandchildren Makenzie Sammons (Thomas), Madison Shannon, Ashton Davis, and Cree Davis; and two great grandchildren, Peyton Sammons and Roman Sammons.

She will be greatly missed, but so lovingly remembered!

Memorial services will be held at a later date.

Online condolences may be left at www.moodyconnollyfuneralhome.com

Moody-Connolly Funeral Home and Crematory are caring for the family.

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Johnny Russell Davis, 80, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, Feb. 15, 2021.

Johnny was born on Jan. 31, 1941 to the late Clayton Davis and the late Edna Davis (Howell). In addition to his parents, Johnny was preceded in death three days before by his wife of 61 years, Sandy Davis.

Johnny was a godly father, grandfather, and great grandfather who led his family in love and spiritual wisdom. He was a life-long member of Glady Branch Baptist Church in Brevard and loved serving as well as studying and teaching the Word.

Survivors include his daughter, Angie Davis Shannon, and his son, Jeff Davis, both of Brevard. Also included are one sister, Harriet Davis; one daughter-in-law, Pam Davis; four grandchildren Makenzie Sammons (m. Thomas Sammons), Madison Shannon, Ashton Davis, and Cree Davis); and two great grandchildren, Peyton Sammons and Roman Sammons. 

He will be greatly missed, but so lovingly remembered!

Memorial services will be held at a later date.

Online condolences may be left at www.moodyconnollyfuneralhome.com

Moody-Connolly Funeral Home and Crematory are caring for the family.

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Sergeant First Class, Robert “Bob” “Sarge” Smith Jr., U.S. Army, Ret., 90, of Havelock/Cherry Point, passed away Monday, Feb. 22, 2021 at Pruitt Health-Sea Level.

Bob was a Cherokee Indian born in Gaston County to the late Robert and Grace Smith. He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War and the Korean Conflict where he was awarded the Bronze Star and was the recipient of two Purple Hearts. He was a member of Life Point Church and will be remembered as a loving father and grandfather.    

He is survived by his daughter, Kim Glover and husband Roy of Havelock; sister, Ann Holcomb of Gastonia; grandsons, Hunter Glover, Kristian Glover, Colton Glover and wife Franchesca Camacho, and Nathanael Glover. 

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Willa “Dean” Smith; and a brother, Babe Smith. 

Flowers are welcome, or memorial donations may be made to Disabled American Veterans, 3725 Alexandra Pike, Cole Springs, KY 41076.  

Family and friends are welcome to submit online condolences at www.mundenfuneralhome.net

His funeral service will be held at 11:30 a.m., Wednesday, March 3 at Munden Funeral Home in Morehead City, officiated by Pastor Ray Conner, assisted by Dr. Kevin Yost. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. A graveside service will follow at Coastal Carolina Veterans Cemetery in Jacksonville.

 Arrangements are by Munden Funeral Home & Crematory, Morehead City. 

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