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OBITUARY: Ethelyn “Sis” Roberts
Ethelyn “Sis” Roberts, a cherished member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, passed away peacefully on Friday, Dec. 6, 2024, at the age of 104. She was a beloved mother, sister, aunt,...
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OBITUARY: Russell Tooni Jr.
Russell Tooni Jr., 73, passed away unexpectedly at his residence in Cherokee, N.C., on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024. Russell was a native and lifelong resident of Cherokee, N.C. He was the son of the late...
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OBITUARY: Terri Jo Beck
Terri Jo Beck, 57, of Cherokee, went to her heavenly home on Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024. Terri was a native and lifelong resident of Cherokee, N.C. and the daughter of the late Guy George Jr. and Bernadine...
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OBITUARY: Justin Ray Queen
Justin Ray Queen, 23, of Cherokee NC, had a change of address on Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024. He no longer resides in Cherokee but is now living in his heavenly home with his Maker and King. Justin was...
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Amanda Lee Beck Bevis, 82, of the Qualla Community, passed away Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024 at her residence. A native of Swain County, she was the daughter of the late Tilson and Bessie Bradley Beck and...
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OBITUARY: Francisco Esparza Jr.
Francisco Esparza Jr., age 50, passed away on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024, at Mission Hospital after a brief illness. He is survived by his children, Charles Esparza, Hannah Esparza, and Zoey Esparza, all...
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OBITUARY: Faye Pheasant
Faye Pheasant, 61, of the Big Cove Community, passed away Thursday, Dec. 26, 2024. She is survived by husband, Jose Molina; children, Jeremiah Pheasant (Brandy), Luna, and Chino; sisters, Sharri...
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OBITUARY: Gary Randall Toineeta
Gary Randall Toineeta, 63, of Cherokee, N.C., passed away at his home on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. He was born Sept. 18, 1961 to the late Nick A. Toineeta and Marie Hornbuckle Harrison. He previously...
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OBITUARY: Tom Sequoyah Driver Jr. (June Bug)
Tom Sequoyah Driver Jr. (June Bug), 60, of the Big Y Community, went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025. A native of Cherokee, he was the son of the late Tom Sequoyah and Waneema...
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OBITUARY: Mary (Wolfe) Lambert
Mary (Wolfe) Lambert, age 75, of the Wolftown Community, Cherokee, N.C.,passed away at Mission Hospital on Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024 after an extended illness. Mary worked at Cherokee Indian Hospital for...
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OBITUARY: Jamie Ray Jenkins
Jamie Ray Jenkins, age 40, passed away at home on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025, after an extended illness. He loved football and the Atlanta Falcons, and he loved metal music. He enjoyed watching his...
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OBITUARY: Ted Henry Treadway
Ted Henry Treadway, 79, of Whittier, N.C., passed away Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025. A native of Swain County, he was the son of the late James Nelson and Julia Lambert Treadway. He was preceded in death by...
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OBITUARY: Georgia Imogene Toineeta Hunter
Georgia Imogene Toineeta Hunter, 71, of Cherokee, N.C., passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025. Georgia was born Feb. 17, 1953 to the late Howard and Tiney Smith Toineeta in Cherokee....
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OBITUARY: Tom Queen Jr.
Tom Queen Jr., 63, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024, in Florida surrounded by his loving family. He was born July 28, 1961, in Cherokee, N.C. to the late Tom Queen Sr. And Julia Sherrill...
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OBITUARY: Lloyd Leslie Ledford
Lloyd Leslie Ledford, age 66, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025. Lloyd loved going to car shows with Les Murphy and playing guitar. But his passion was building and...
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OBITUARY: Bernard Kenneth Biddle Jr.
Bernard Kenneth Biddle Jr., age 73, also known as “Kenny”, passed away at Vero Health and Rehab on Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025, after an extended illness. Kenny loved his cats, Kipper, Phoebe and Special...
View ArticleOBITUARY: Agnes Irene Price Gerding
Aug. 27, 1930 – Jan. 14, 2025 Agnes I. Gerding went peacefully to be with her Lord on Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025, at the age of 94. Agnes was preceded in death by her husband, Fred William Gerding, and...
View ArticleOBITUARY: Bertha Mathews Pilkington
Bertha Mathews Pilkington, 82, of the Towstring Community, went home to be with the Lord Friday, Jan. 17, 2025. A native of Swain County, she was the daughter of the late Seab and Floy Lambert Mathews...
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OBITUARY: Janice Gayle (Smith) Wilnoty
Janice Gayle (Smith) Wilnoty, age 53, of the Big Cove Community, passed away on Monday, Jan. 13, 2025 at Mission Hospital. She is the daughter of the late Vaughn Smith and Malinda Smith-Mahan She...
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OBITUARY: Mary Jo Rogers
Mary Jo Rogers, 92, of Cherokee, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025, after a long illness. She went to her forever home to be with the Lord. Mary Jo was a full-blooded enrolled member of the...
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