Rosemary Powell, 67, of Cherokee, passed away following a brief illness at the Tsali Care Center on Friday, Aug. 16, 2019 with her loving family at her side.

Rosemary was the daughter of the late Sam D. Owle and Minnie Ross and was a member of the Wesleyan faith and attended both the Wesleyan and the Olivet Methodist Churches during her life.

She leaves behind her children, Benjamin Powell of Cullowhee and Minnie Ledford of Cherokee; daughter-in-law, Jessica Powell; five grandchildren and six great grandchildren.

Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Phillip Powell; and one son-in-law, James Ledford.

Rosemary will be placed in the Chapel of Long House Funeral Home on Monday, Aug.  19 where family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.  A funeral service will follow on Tuesday, Aug. 20 in the Chapel of Long House starting at 1 p.m. with Pastor John Ferree and Pastor Patricia Crockett officiating.  A burial will immediately follow the funeral in the Blythe Cemetery along Soco Rd. in Cherokee with the pall bearers being among the family and friends.

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Mary Lou Feather Taylor, 65, of the Yellowhill Community, went home to be with the Lord Sunday, Aug. 18, 2019. A native of Cherokee, she was the daughter of the late Jonah and Minnie Smith Feather.

She was a member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians.

She was preceded in death by her sons, Davie, Lamar, Dayton Leon and Darrell Taylor; sisters, Nancy Feather and Julie Stamper; and brothers, Dave and Joe Feather.

Mary is survived by her daughter, Sonia Denise Jackson and husband Kevin; son, David Dennis Taylor Jr. and wife Nena; special daughter, Justice Taylor; sisters, Elsie and Rosie Feather, Betty Durrance, Darlene Ledford, Ella Lee Lossiah; grandchildren, David, Salvadore, and Mary Taylor, Devin Smurf Jackson, Tiffany, Courtney and Tanya Taylor, Chantel Sutton, and Kim, Zack and Rae Winchester; 17 great grandchildren; and her special companion, Baby Girl.

Funeral services will be held at 12 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 22 at Acquoni Baptist Chapel. Revs. Noah Crowe and Patrick Odell will officiate with burial in the Feather Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 5 p.m. to 12 midnight Wednesday at the church.

Pallbearers will be David Taylor, Smurf Jackson, Isreal Rodriguez, Treenie Arch, and other family and friends.

Crisp Funeral Home is assisting the family.

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Lillian Saunooke Franklin, 80, of the Birdtown Community, went home to be with the Lord Friday, Aug. 23, 2019. A native of Cherokee, she was the daughter of the late Cain Saunooke and Margaret Smith.

She was preceded in death by her sisters, Golinda Lambert, Bell Taylor; brother, Adam Saunooke; and grandsons, William Hartline and Jess McCoy.

Lillian is survived by her children, Debra Lee and husband Louis, Doe Sharp, William Cain Locust and wife Nancy; grandchildren, Bonnie, Justin, Brandy, Jamaca, Angie, Kaley, Payton, Haley, Isaiah, and Zavier; 15 great grandchildren; 12 great great grandchildren; sisters, Vivian Ross, Jenette Teesateskie; and brother, Solomon Saunooke.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 27 at Rock Springs Baptist Church. Rev. Greg Morgan will officiate with burial in the Locust Cemetery.

Lillian will be taken to the church at 5 p.m. Monday by Crisp Funeral Home to await the hour of service.

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Judy Regina Bird, 48, a loving wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, and aunt went home to be with the Lord after a brief illness on Friday, Aug. 23, 2019. She was born on March 27, 1971 in Cherokee and resided in the Snowbird Community. Judy, a fluent Cherokee speaker, never met a stranger. She is now rejoicing in Heaven with her son Alies and her father, William Bird.

Judy will be missed, but loved forever by her loving and supportive husband, Jesse Ortega; son, Dillion Bird; granddaughter, Kloie Bird; mother, Ellen Bird; brothers, Jim Bird, John Bird (Debbie), Jonah Bird (Emily), Jarrett Bird, and Ike Bird (April); sisters, Carolyn West (Nathan), Lillie Bird (Ronnie), Encie Bird (Chuck), and Hattie Owl (Jason). She will also be remembered by many nieces and nephews.

Throughout the years, Judy acquired many close friends whom she loved very much. Unfortunately, the list of Judy’s close friends was far too long to list everyone individually.

Visitation will commence on Monday, Aug. 26, 2019 at 5 p.m. at Zion Hill Baptist Church, where Judy will await the hour of service.

Services will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 27 at 2 p.m. with pastors Coy Adams and Patrick O’Dell officiating. Judy will be then taken to her final resting place in the Bird Family Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Josh “Smiley” Culbreth, John Bird, Jonah Bird, Jarrett Bird, Ike Bird, Mark Watkins, and Donald Crisp.

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Tyron Willard Freeman (Bill) passed away Sunday, Aug. 25, 2019 at Tsali Care in Cherokee at the age of 77.  Freeman was the son of the late Willard (Buck) and Mary Sneed Freeman and was a lifelong resident of Cherokee, except for the years he was serving in the U. S. Army.

A graduate of Sylva High School, Freeman retired as dietary manager of Cherokee Indian Hospital. He was a member of Olivet United Methodist Church.   He is survived by one son, William (Billy) and one granddaughter, Elizabeth Suzanne (Ellie), both of Cullowhee.  He will be missed greatly by numerous cousins with whom he spent many happy days at the home of his grandparents, Manco and Rosebud Beck Sneed.

A memorial service will be held at Olivet United Methodist Church, 811 Olivet Church Road, Whittier, on Wednesday, Aug. 28 at 1 p.m. with the Reverend John Ferree officiating and a reception to follow the service.

Long House Funeral Home assisted in the final arrangements of services.

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AIKEN, S.C. – James Owen Navin, 74, of Aiken, S.C., passed away at his home unexpectedly on Aug. 19, 2019.

Born July 13, 1945 in Baltimore, Md., he was the son of the late James L. Navin and Willie Mae Millender. James “Jim” Navin was a devoted son, brother, husband, uncle, and friend. Many precious years of his life were spent raising his family in New York. After being a butcher there for 30 years, Jim came to the south to be with his mother who resided in Almond, N.C. where he worked as a Security Ambassador in Cherokee, N.C. He then relocated to Aiken, S.C. in 2011 where he became a retiree and polo enthusiast. Jim fell in love with the city and was a very active member of the community.

He had a contagious personality and made many life-long friends wherever he went. An avid fisherman, with a passion for cars and world history, Jim was known in some circles as “Jimmy Black”. He could be found grilling steaks in the Smoky Mountains, deep sea fishing in Key Largo, or relaxing in his favorite swimming pool with friends at Hitchcock Heights in Aiken. Jim was a wealth of knowledge with a genuine warmth that was truly special. He made sure his friends and family always knew he loved them. Jim will be missed greatly by countless people who are deeply mourning his passing. He is a beacon whose absence will be forever felt, and his spirit will live on in our hearts.

James is survived by his daughter, Christine Elizabeth Navin and former wife Valerie Egana of New York. He was preceded in death by his son, Mark Owen Navin, of Waynesville, N.C. and his sister, Mary Lee Quigley, of Thomaston, Ga. He is also survived by his sister Debra Brooks of Sylva, N.C., and cousins Terry and Kathy Seaman of Augusta, Ga. He is lovingly remembered by his many nieces and nephews: Bobbi Lee, Tony, Natalie, Melanie, Beth, Michael, Kevin, Christopher, Amanda, Katie, Jack, Emily, and Edmond. He is missed by his ex- tended family: Jim, Emma, Chris, Elaine, Louise, Irene, Marjorie, Larry, and Stephanie. Jim will be greatly missed by many close friends who loved him dearly.

Memorial contributions may be made in Jimmy’s honor to his favorite charity: St. Jude Children’s Hospital. A Memorial Service will be held and announced at a later date.

The Historic George Funeral Home, Aiken, SC, 211 Park Ave. SW, Aiken, SC 29801 (803.649.6234), has charge of arrangements.

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Margaret Toineeta Owl, 99, went home to be with her husband, Raymond; daughter, June; son, George; and grandsons Ray and Chucky on Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2019.

She was the daughter of the late George and Pearl Wolfe Toineeta.

She is preceded in death by her sister, Dorothy Toineeta; brother, Howard Toineeta; half sister, Geneva Welch; and half brother, Edwin Toineeta.

She is survived by son, Raymond Owl Jr. and wife Madge; daughters, Barbara J. Owl and Nancy Owl all of Cherokee; Cathy Blythe of Cherokee; Betty Davis and husband Joel of Murphy; foster son, Bill Beck of Cherokee; foster daughter, Sharon Reed of Shelby; granddaughter, Marcie Blythe; grandsons, Adam Blythe and William Blythe Jr.; and several nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends from 12 p.m. until 2 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 30 at Crisp Funeral Home.

Funeral Services will follow at 2 p.m. on Friday at Crisp Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. James (Bo) Parris will officiate with burial at Towstring Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be William Blythe Jr., Mark Hicks, Joe Red Cloud, Gentry Woodard, and Anthony Sequoyah.

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Joseph Welch Oocumma Jr., born Jan. 2, 1962, passed away on Aug. 31, 2019 at the Cherokee Indian Hospital following a brief, unexpected illness.

He is preceded in death by his dad, Joseph Welch Oocumma Sr.; Granny, Kina Littlejohn; brothers, Levi Oocumma and Henry Littlejohn; sister, Annie Oocumma; and granddaughter, Tsisquaya Oocumma.

Joe, as he was known, is survived by his mother, Sue Loy; daughters, Daphne Hoyle and Brandi Oocumma; grandchildren, Tsalagi, Andrae, Bryan, Marleigh, Cornbread, Camaron, Marie Shandell, Legend, and Gracelyn; brothers, Moses Oocumma (Peggy), Clint Oocumma, TJ Fritz (Geneva); sisters, Norma Oocumma, Susan Davis-Strauss (Willem), Dolly Littlejohn and Michelle Thompson; nieces and nephews, Jen, Alessandra, Kayla, Elizabeth, Ryanne, Faith, Frank, Jim Mike, Farrell, Jordan, Curtis, Justin, and Jamy; and two life-long best friends, Wendy and Angela.

Visitation for the family and friends will be at Rock Springs Baptist Church on Monday, Sept. 2 beginning at 5 p.m. Funeral services will follow the next day, Tuesday, Sept. 3 at 10 a.m..  Pastors Greg Morgan and James “Bo” Parris will be officiating the services. No burial will be performed.

In lieu of flowers the family requests that donation be made in Joe’s memory to the Cancer Support Group at Betty’s Place 40 Goose Creek Rd., Cherokee, NC 28719 or toward his final expenses at PO Box 1498 Whittier, NC 28789.

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

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Burton “Frog” Littlejohn passed away on Aug. 28, 2019.  He was born in Swain County on June 30, 1970 to the late Jim and Mollie Littlejohn.  

Mr. Littlejohn is survived by a son, David James Littlejohn; three sisters, Mary Jane Smith (Alan), Nellie Littlejohn, and Charlotte Littlejohn; one brother, David Taylor, and numerous nieces and nephews that he loved very much.  

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Elsie Wolf and Molly Littlejohn and three brothers Mike, Leonard, and Jim Littlejohn.  

A funeral service was held on Saturday, Aug. 31 at Acquoni Baptist Chapel in Cherokee with Reverend Patrick O’Dell and Reverend Jim Parks officiating.  Frog’s nephews, Travis, Cricket, June, Dee Dee, Mikey, David Alexander, ‘lil Smurfy, and Taylor served as pall bearers.  Burial followed in the Littlejohn Cemetery.  

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Rev. Denny Crowe, 70, of Cherokee, went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2019. A native of Cherokee, he was the son of the late Joseph George and Edith Crowe George.

He was a member and pastor of Old Antioch Baptist Church for 30 years.

He was preceded in death by two brothers, Shon George, Simon George; and a sister, Mary Hornbuckle.

Denny is survived by his wife of 46 years, Donna Crowe; daughter, Kayce Crowe Maney of Cherokee; granddaughter, Rachel Crowe McDaris of El Paso, Texas; two great grandchildren, Alex Crowe McDaris and Kailyn Crowe McDaris.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 14 at Old Antioch Baptist Church. Revs. Danny Little and Matthew Sams will officiate with burial in the George Family Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 5 p.m. until midnight Friday at the church.

Crisp Funeral Home is assisting the family.

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Cody John DeCoteau, 27, of Cherokee, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, Sept. 9, 2019 at the Swain County Hospital in Bryson City.  

Cody was the son of John H. DeCoteau and the late Adonna Wolfe.  

Cody leaves behind a sister, Mary Lynn DeCoteau; aunts, Peral Wolfe, Mary Lambert, Berdina Wachacha; and uncles, Robert Wolfe and Glenn Wolfe.

Along with his mother, Cody is predeceased by aunts and uncles, Irene Wolfe, Eli Wolfe, Marion Walkingstick, Alice Mae Forney, and William Phillip Wolfe; and cousins, Kassie Lanelle Wolfe and Dusty Watty.

Cody’s casket will be placed at the Pentecostal Holiness Church in the Big Cove Community on Sunday, Sept. 15 where it will stay till the hour of service at 11 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 16.  Ms. Anne French will officiate the services.  An immediate burial will follow in the Wolfe Family Cemetery with the pall bearers being, Keith Little Wolfe Armachain, Timothy Lossiah Jr., Alex Losssiah, Michael Damion Wolfe, Casper Eli Wolfe, and Henry Long Jr.

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McAdoo Levi Driver, 70, of the Big Cove Community of Cherokee, passed away unexpectedly in his home on Thursday, Sept. 12.

McAdoo was the son of the late McAdoo Driver Sr. and Amelia (Hill) Driver and the loving husband to wife Vicki Driver of the home.  McAdoo was a carpenter by trade and was a member of the Sequoyah Church in the Big Cove Community.  Known as Cricket to many, he will be missed.

Along with his wife, he leaves behind children, Richard and wife Mary and Ellen and husband Dick Crowe; one brother, Bobby Driver with wife Veronica; sisters, Sharon French, Jessie Smith (Buford), Vikki Fortner (Terry), and Melva Mahoney; grandchildren, Tisha, Courtney, Christian, Levi, Jake, Taylor, Jodi, Nick, And, Riley, Ian, Dali, Livi and Jo; six great grandchildren, Jackie, Brayden, Sean, Bubba, Brayon, Brayonna; many nieces and nephews; and special brothers, Calloway Leford, J.C. Gibson, Randy Meyers, Jerry Pritchett, Noah Washington, and Butch Hill. 

Along with his parents, McAdoo was preceded in death by a brother, Blaine Driver.

A service was held on Friday, Sept. 13 at the Sequoyah Church in the Big Cove Community.  Pastor Tim James officiated the services.  An immediate burial took place in Soggy Hill Cemetery with the pall bearers being Richard Driver, Calloway Ledford, J.C. Gibson, Randy Meyers, Jerry Pritchett, Dick Crowe, Bo Crowe, Ian Crowe, Steven Watty, Taylor Wolfe and Jodi Wolfe.

Long House Funeral Home assisted with the arrangements. 

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Catherine Marie Armachain, 21, of Cherokee, passed away Monday, Sept. 16, 2019. A native of Cherokee, she was the daughter of Lonnie Armachain and Priscilla Cook.

She was preceded in death by her grandmothers, Catherine L. Reagan, Stacey Armachain; and step grandmother, Patti Cook.

She is survived by her father, Lonnie Armachain; mother and step father, Priscilla and Ryan Cook; three children, Kena, Dine, and Nizhoni Lopez; four sisters, Stacey, Rebecca, Alexis Armachain and Tracy Ramos; and her nephew, Kyzer George.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 19 at Rock Springs Baptist Church. Revs. James (Bo) Parris and Greg Morgan will officiate with burial in the Littlejohn Cemetery.

Catherine will be taken to the church at 6 p.m. Wednesday to await the hour of service.

Crisp Funeral Home is assisting the family.

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Jr. Jenkins, 67, of Swain County, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2019. A native of Swain County, he was the son of the late Ernest and Hazel Wiggins Jenkins, and husband of the late Freda Otter Jenkins. In addition to his parents and wife, he was also preceded in death by one daughter, Hazel Rosa Jenkins, and one great grandchild.

He is survived by two daughters, Trinia Ensley and husband William of Cherokee, and Becky Williams and husband J.D. of Whittier; one son, Jamie Ray Jenkins and wife Sally Jenkins of Whittier; 12 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; siblings, Cathy Cook, Jenny Hyatt, Bobby Jenkins, Sarah Anthony, Shirley Fleming, Billy Jenkins, and Randy Jenkins all of Bryson City; and a special friend, Lloyd Watkins.

Graveside services will be held 2 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 20 at Birdtown Cemetery. Revs. Lloyd Watkins, Randell Watkins, and Travis Watkins will officiate.

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Roberta L. Murphy-Waldroup (Granny Bert), 78, of Cherokee, went home to be with the Lord Thursday, Sept. 19, 2019. A native of Cherokee, she was the daughter of the late Luther and Elnora Ledford Murphy. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by sisters, Katherine Crisp, Bessie Sexton; brothers, Jim Murphy, David Murphy, Jesse Murphy, Joseph Murphy; one grandchild, Gilbert Waldroup; and one great grandchild, Percival Allison.

She was a 1960 Graduate of Cherokee High School.

She is survived by four children, Calvin Waldroup, Kathy Waldroup, Helen Waldroup, Jessica Waldroup, all of Cherokee; one sister, Janice Jones of Whittier; one brother, Gene Brendle; grandchildren, Brandon, Cubby, Ray, Lynsey, Forrest, Daniel, Mikey, Courtney, Flea, Bunny, Nicky, Tonya, Clinton, Doug, and Jamie; 30 great grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews; many special children she loved in the community; and a special friend, Peggy Jenks.

Funeral Services will be held 2 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 22 at Bethabara Baptist Church. Rev. James (Bo) Parris will officiate with burial at Birdtown Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 5 p.m. until 11 p.m. Saturday at the Church.

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Mr. Jonathan L. French was born on April 21, 1964, in Washington, DC, and passed away on Sept. 16, 2019.  He was born to Susannah Roach, and raised by Dinah C. French, his grandmother.  Both were his moms, and his dad was Howard Roach (deceased).  Because of the closeness among family and how they were raised, Mr. French’s siblings included his biological brother and sisters as well as aunts, uncles, and cousins.  These include: Eugene French Sr. (brother), Jennifer Wahkinney (sister), Elizabeth Fowler (sister), Felicia Roach (sister), Dale French (uncle, deceased), Nick French (uncle, deceased), Maude Paul (aunt, deceased), Darlene Defoe (aunt), Ann French (aunt), Dawna Paul (cousin), Margaret Welch (cousin), Eddie Paul (cousin), and Dale French Jr. (cousin).  Additional survivors include his uncle Wilbur Paul, aunt Nora French, sister-in-law Beverly French, brother-in-law Charles Welch, and numerous nieces and nephews along with extended family.

Mr. French spent much of his life in Cherokee, although he spent time during his childhood years in Maryland and Oklahoma, and lived and worked in Maryland for a two-year period as a young man. He attended Haskell University in Lawrence, Kan. and returned to Cherokee where he worked in local shops where he expanded his knowledge and appreciation of for Native arts. Mr. French was also a gifted beadworker.  He sold many pieces through various shops and markets and was sought after to bead special request items.  Mr. French went on to work for the Barclay Factory, arising to a departmental Assistant Manager position before it closed.  For the past nearly 15 years, Mr. French worked for the Harrah’s Casino Resort in Cherokee in the retail department as an arts and crafts buyer and salesperson. Jonathan was a long-term member of Yellowhill Baptist Church in Cherokee, North Carolina.  also loved to cook, trying new recipes no matter how complex, which he shared with family and friends.

There are many who treasure their friendship with Jonathan. From childhood friends to co-workers and customers to those he met during his cancer journey, many expressed their love for him, his humor, his kindness, and gratefulness that he is a part of their lives.  His thoughtfulness in putting others first is a hallmark of character, which he carried through even to his funeral service planning.  He is an inspiration and will be greatly missed. But, he knew where he is going and we rejoice that we will see him again in heaven.

Funeral services were held on Wednesday, Sept. 18 at Acquoni Baptist Church.  Internment was at the French Family Cemetery.  Pallbearers were:  Chelis Santoyo, Jacob French, Johi Griffin, Steven Lambert, Alan “Bundy” Rogers, and Michael Thompson.

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David Ledford, 72, of Cherokee, passed away Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019 at Cherokee Indian Hospital in Cherokee.  Mr. Ledford was born Nov. 18, 1946 in Cherokee. He is preceded in death by his parents, Mason and Lillian (Teesateskie) Ledford; and sisters, Velma Lossiah and Alyne Watty.

He is survived by his loving wife of 22 years, Patsy (Everhart) Ledford. He also leaves behind his children, Cynthia Ledford and Melvin Ledford, both of Cherokee. In addition are his grandchildren, Hannah Ledford and Tyler Ledford, along with a beloved nephew that was like a son to him, Jacob (Whitney)Reed. He was Pops to their daughter Ansley (Morning Glory).

He is also survived by his sisters, Rose (Skipper) Sneed, Lula Ledford, and Christine Walkingstick; his brother, Calloway (Martha) Ledford Sr.; and he also leaves behind his aunt Amy Smoker.

Ledford was an enrolled member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians and a fluent speaker of the Cherokee Language. He served in the Army from May 1, 1968 to April 22, 1970. He then worked for the United States government for 33 years as a heavy equipment operator on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Mr. Ledford was a proud member of the Steve Youngdeer Post 147 of the American Legion.

Visitation will be at Long House Funeral Home on Tuesday, Sept. 24 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Mr. Ledford will be escorted from Long House Funeral Home on Wednesday, Sept. 25 by the Brothers in the Wind at 9:30 a.m. to Shoal Creek Baptist Church, 184 Shoal Creek Church Loop, Whittier, NC 28789.

Funeral Services will be conducted at Shoal Creek Baptist Church on Wednesday, Sept. 25 at 11 a.m. with Military Funeral Honors to follow at Blythe Cemetery, Cherokee.

Long House Funeral Home assisted with arrangements.

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Elba Parker Crain passed away at her home in Cherokee on Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2019.  She was born to Ben and Flora Lambert Parker in 1934 in Cherokee.   She owned and operated Eljawa Campground for 48 years.  She loved her family and the many friends she made in her business.

Elba is survived by her daughter, Janie, and favorite son-in-law, Jim English of Bryson City; grandchild, Kelly English Douglass and husband John; great grandsons, John and James who were the light of her life; brothers, Carroll, Don and Tom Parker all of Cherokee; step-daughters, Jolene Mathis, Susan Childers, and Shelda Cooper; foster children, Blain Parker and Jessie Joe Terrazas; a special friend of the home, Lester; and many nieces and nephews whom she loved dearly.

She was preceded in death by her son, Charles Kenneth (Dude) Underwood; step-daughter, Hilda; husbands, Kelly Underwood and Wade Crain; sisters, Hilma, Jeanette, Kathleen and Christine; and brothers, Edgar, Claude, Jerome, and Gerard.

Funeral Service will be held Saturday, Sept. 28 at 3 p.m. at the Tow String Baptist Church in Cherokee.  Visitation will be at the church from 1 p.m. till the Service begins. Burial will follow at the Tow String Community Cemetery.

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Amanda Lynn George, 37 of the Wolftown Community, was called to her eternal home Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2019. She is survived by her two children, whom she held in her heart as treasures, Breydan and Kieaira, and the love of her life, Roy Bradley. Amanda is the daughter of Martha and Calloway Ledford, and the late Vaughan Albert Sr.

Amanda knew no stranger and welcomed everyone with arms wide open and a kiss on the head or cheek. She was an avid Clemson Tigers fan and she loved Carolina Tarheels Basketball. She worked at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino in the Total Rewards program. Amanda was a second language learner. She worked in childcare at the New Kituwah Academy for several years. She loved her language and was actively pursuing ways to learn and preserve the language.

In addition to her parents, children and Roy; Amanda is survived by several brothers and sisters, Kelly Long-Sampson (John), Channing George, Chad George, Karla George, Heather Singleton, Trace Albert (Tawania), Dianne Driver (Frank), Allen Ledford (Lisa), Calloway Ledford Jr (Shelly), Mark Ledford, Alicia Bradley (Chigger), and Chris Ledford (Joni) all of Cherokee, as well as Vaughan Albert Jr. (Jackie) and Clint Albert (Starr) of Muncey, Ontario, Canada.

She also leaves behind many nieces and nephews, and one great nephew.  She loved them like they were her own and many times said, “These were my babies before I had my own and they always will be”. In addition she leaves behind her uncle, Dan Conseen (Tracy) and uncle, Don Conseen; aunt, Gloria Griffin and aunt, Deb Conseen Bradley (Craig).

Amanda leaves behind many special friends, Mike “Peckerhead” Oocumma, Charlie Burgess, George Burgess, Roger McCoy, Nehi Toineeta and so many more.

Amanda is loved by many and will be missed.

Funeral services were held at the Macedonia Church on Friday, Sept. 27 with Pastor Dan Conseen officiating.  An immediate burial followed at the Amanda Lynn Family Cemetery.  Pallbearers were among special friends and family.  Brothers in the Wind escorted Amanda to her final resting place.

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Edith Enloe Armachain, 90, of the Bigwitch Community, went to her heavenly home on Sunday, Sept. 29,2019. Edith was born in the Birdtown Community of Cherokee. Edith was feisty and sassy. She loved to watch raccoons, birds and turkeys at her house. She was a former director of Nursing at Cherokee Indian Hospital and retired from Indian Health Services.

Edith was preceded in death by her husband, William Armachain; daughter, Lynda Armachain; father, Grover Enloe; mother, Delia Lambert; and brother, William Enloe. She was also preceded in death by her grandchildren, Gina Younce and Jimmy Johnson Jr.

Edith is survived by her daughters, Bambi Sneed (Dike), Teresa Troupe (Clifford), Elaine Younce; and son, William Armachain (Cathy), in addition to her sister, Ethel Francum. She leaves behind grandchildren, Mia Aldridge (Carl), Brent Younce (Heather), Cameron Younce (Amanda), Angela Jordan, Jason Johnson (Angel), Roman Armachain (Amey), Dustin Armachain (Keena), Brandon Grimmett, James Troupe, Shaun Troupe, Tiffany Stephens (Ken), Shondi Johnson (Jeff), and Hannah Johnson.

Edith had 37 great grandchildren and nine great great grandchildren.

Burial will be in the Tow String Cemetery.  A graveside service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Cherokee EMS service would be appreciated.

Long House Funeral Home assisted with arrangements.

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