OBITUARY: Kina Marie Swimmer
Kina Marie Swimmer, age 69, of Cherokee, passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 3, 2021 at Cherokee Indian Hospital after a brief illness. She is survived by her brothers, Ben Swimmer, Juggie Swimmer, Dean...
View ArticleOBITUARY: Patricia Josephine Brown
Patricia Josephine “Granny Pat” Bigmeat Brown, 85, of the Birdtown Community of Cherokee, journeyed home on Thursday, July 29, 2021 in Cherokee. Patricia Josephine Bigmeat was born on the Qualla...
View ArticleOBITUARY: Jim A. Bird
Jim A. Bird, 64, of the Snowbird Community, passed away on Sunday, Aug. 1, 2021. He was born in Swain County on July 8, 1957 to the late William Bird and Ellen Bird who survives him. Jim spent his...
View ArticleOBITUARY: Mark Anthony Honeycutt
CLOVER, S.C. – Mr. Mark Anthony Honeycutt was hatched on Dec. 9, 1967 and took his final flight home on Thursday, Aug. 5, 2021. Raised in Huntersville, N.C., he resided in Clover, S.C. with his...
View ArticleOBITUARY: Gracia Lorraine Parra-Rubio
Gracia Lorriane Parra-Rubio, age 39, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 11, 2021 at Cherokee Indian Hospital after an extended illness. Lori, as she was commonly known, leaves behind her husband, Manuel...
View ArticleOBITUARY: Vernon Ray “Raybone” McCoy
The family of Vernon Ray “Raybone” McCoy, 57, of the Birdtown Community, is saddened to announce his passing on Tuesday, Aug. 10, 2021. He was preceded in death by his son, Tom McCoy Bradley; his...
View ArticleOBITUARY: Garfield “Ronald” Lambert
Garfield “Ronald” Lambert born June 14, 1939 to the late Herman and Amanda (George) Lambert, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, Aug. 11, 2021. Ronald made his way in life as a...
View ArticleOBITUARY: Cinda Justine Taylor
Cinda Justine Taylor, 33, of Cherokee, loving mother whose kids meant everything to her, took her journey to Heaven on Tuesday, Aug, 17, 2021. A native of Cherokee, she was the daughter of Chuck...
View ArticleOBITUARY: Christopher Alvin “Jude” Smith
Christopher Alvin “Jude” Smith, age 46, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, Aug. 15, 2021 at Harris Regional Hospital. Jude is survived by his mother, Rowena Smith, children, Christian Smith and...
View ArticleOBITUARY: Louise Cabe
Louise Cabe, age 80, of Cherokee, passed away on Sunday, Aug. 15, 2021 after an extended illness. She is the daughter of the late Robert and Charlotte Cabe. She is survived by her daughters, Misty...
View ArticleOBITUARY: Eugene Anthony Rodriguez
Eugene Anthony Rodriguez, age 67, passed away at his home on Thursday, Aug. 12, 2021 after an extended illness. He is survived by his wife, Kathleen Talala; children, Darian S. Jenkins, Manuel E....
View ArticleOBITUARY: Harold Kindle
Harold Kindle, 84, of Cherokee, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, Aug. 15, 2021. He was born in Rosebud, S.D. on Feb. 15, 1937 to the late John and Alvina Kindle. Harold was a member of the...
View ArticleOBITUARY: Dezman Tre Crow
Dezman Tre Crow, age 24, passed away unexpectedly at his residence on Sunday, Aug. 22, 2021. He is the son of the late Jason “Crowbar” Crow and Brenda Wildcatt. Dezman is survived by his fiancé,...
View ArticleOBITUARIES: Paul LeRoy Lambert Jr.
HAYESVILLE – Paul LeRoy Lambert left his earthly home on Saturday, Aug. 21 to be with his Father in Heaven whom he strived daily to serve, glorify, and honor. Paul was born on Dec. 24, 1945 to Paul...
View ArticleOBITUARY: Stancil Jumper Jr.
Stancil Jumper Jr., age 91, passed away on Monday, Aug. , 2021 at Tsali Care Center after an extended illness. He is the son of the late Stancil Jumper Sr. and Nola Long Teleskie. A native and...
View ArticleOBITUARY: Jalee Monique Panther
Jalee Monique Panther, 19-year-old daughter of Jamie Panther and Jami Kirkland, born July 2, 2002 passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 24, 2021. She is survived by her sisters, Marla Panther, Timbi Panther;...
View ArticleOBITUARY: Carolyn Sue Bird
Carolyn Sue Bird, 62, of the Snowbird Community, passed away on Monday, Aug. 30, 2021. She was born in Swain County on June 12, 1959 to the late William Bird and Ellen Bird who survives her. She...
View ArticleOBITUARY: Sandra Leigh Ledford Robbins
Sandra Leigh Ledford Robbins, 41, of Whittier, passed away on Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021. She was born on April 10, 1980 to Gail Ledford Johnson, who survives her. Sandra worked as a Cosmetologist at...
View ArticleOBITUARY: Christopher Alvin “Jude” Smith
Christopher Alvin “Jude” Smith, age 46, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, Aug. 15, 2021 at Harris Regional Hospital. Jude is survived by his mother, Rowena Smith, children, Christian Smith and...
View ArticleOBITUARY: Louise Cabe
Louise Cabe, age 80, of Cherokee, passed away on Sunday, Aug. 15, 2021 after an extended illness. She is the daughter of the late Robert and Charlotte Cabe. She is survived by her daughters, Misty...
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