Billy Joe Swayney – obituary
Billy Joe Swayney, 62, of the Big Cove Community in Cherokee, passed away Monday, May 29, 2017 at his residence with his loving family by his side. He was born Jan. 9, 1955. He loved his family....
View ArticleDennis Reagan – obituary
Dennis Reagan, age 69 of Whittier, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, May 30, 2017. He is the son of the late Candler and Nellie Sue (Hipps) Reagan. He was married for 43 years to his wife, Michele...
View ArticleAmy Autumn Crowe – obituary
Amy Autumn Crowe, 33, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, June 4, 2017. Amy was born and reared in Cherokee but resided in Mint Hill at the time of her death. She was a member of Bethabara Baptist...
View ArticleElizabeth “Lizz” Inez Soap – obituary
Elizabeth “Lizz” Inez Soap, born Jan. 23, 1989 went home to be with the Lord on June 8, 2017. She passed away at Memorial Mission Hospital with family by her side. Lizz is the daughter of Elsie and...
View ArticleRonson Rickman – obituary
Ronson Rickman, 42, of Cherokee, passed away Sunday, June 11, 2017 at his residence with his family by his side. Ronson was doubted by some, but he proved to be the best man and father any family...
View ArticleAngela Lynn Ledford-Jackson – obituary
Angela was born to Jennifer Jackson and James Ledford on May 15, 1975. Angela, 42, also had her step-dad, Eugene Harlan, her “Gran”, Paulette Smart, and “Di”, Dianne Panther, who all played an...
View ArticleArnessa Mae Littlejohn Wilnoty – obituary
Arnessa Mae Littlejohn Wilnoty, 62, of Cherokee, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, June 14, 2017 at the Cherokee Indian Hospital. Arnessa was a very loving and kind mother. She had many friends...
View ArticleJohn W. Arnold Jr. – obituary
John W. Arnold Jr. left this world for a place of no more pain, but endless joy and peace, on Friday, June 16, 2017 at the age of 76. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Lorraine Longnion...
View ArticleLida Fay Locust – obituary
Lida Fay Locust, 60, of Cherokee, passed away unexpectedly following a short illness on Friday, June 23, 2017 around midnight at Mission Hospital in Asheville. Fay was attended by her faithful sons....
View ArticleStarlenn Estrella Hernandez – obituary
Starlenn Estrella Hernandez, infant daughter of Martin Hernandez and Rebecca Jenkins, passed away Tuesday, June 20, 2017 at Harris Regional Hospital in Sylva. In addition to her parents, Starlenn is...
View ArticleJames Edward Ledford – obituary
James Edward Ledford, 51, of Cherokee, passed away on Wednesday, June 28, 2017 at St. Joseph Hospital in Asheville. James was a loving father and grandfather. He was a loving father of five...
View ArticleElizabeth Ann (Pan) Gass Bryson – obituary
Elizabeth Ann (Pan) Gass Bryson, 84, of Whittier, went home to be with the Lord, Friday, June 30, 2017 with her family by her side. A native of Swain County, she was the daughter of the late Marshall...
View ArticleJessie Ross-Swimmer – obituary
Jessie Ross-Swimmer, 75, of the Big Cove Community, went home to be with the Lord Monday, July 3, 2017. She was preceded in death by her parents, McKinley Ross and Lillie Mae Wahnetah; step-father,...
View ArticleDevan Whisper Jackson – obituary
Devan Whisper Jackson, 21, of Cherokee, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, July 1, 2017. He enjoyed fishing, basketball, soccer, listening to music, spending time outdoors, and being with his friends...
View ArticleNova Lis Esquivel – obituary
Nova Lis Esquivel, 5 months old daughter of Kami Elisha Esquivel, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, July 2, 2017 at her home in Sylva. In addition to her mother, Nova is survived by her grandmother,...
View ArticleFredrick Jackson Bradley – obituary
Fredrick Jackson Bradley, 84, of Cherokee, went home to be with the Lord, Friday, July 7, 2017. A native of Swain County, he was the son of the late General and Julia McCoy Bradley. He is survived by...
View ArticleJessie Long Maney – obituary
Jessie Long Maney, 76, of Cherokee, passed away Monday July 10, 2017 at her home with her loving family by her side. She was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She was a member...
View ArticleRosie Owle Marler – obituary
Rosie Owle Marler, 89, of Whittier, passed away Monday, July 10, 2017 at Tsali Care Center in Cherokee. Rosie was born Jan. 10, 1928 in Whittier to the late Mark Alven Owle and Belva Smith Owle....
View ArticleEthel M. Lambert – obituary
Ethel M. Lambert, 101, of the Birdtown community, went home to be with the Lord Thursday, July 13, 2017. A native of Cherokee, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Marinda McCoy Murphy and...
View ArticleElnora Nell Owle Maney – obituary
Elnora Nell Owle Maney, 73, of the Big Cove Community in Cherokee, passed away Sunday, July 16, 2017 at Harris Regional Hospital in Sylva. She was born Aug. 19, 1943 in Cherokee to the late Thomas B....
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