Allen Dale Rowland – obituary

  Allen Dale Rowland, 69, of the Birdtown Community, went home to be with the Lord Monday, Sept. 28, 2015. A native of Swain County, he was the son of the late Dewitt Owle and Roxie Wiggins and stepson to the late Walter Wiggins. In addition to his parents, he...

Sherry “Lynn” Owle – obituary

  Sherry “Lynn” Owle, 43, of Cherokee passed away unexpectedly on Sept. 27, 2015 at her residence on Old Mission Rd. in Cherokee.  Sherry is the daughter of Gilbert Smith and the late Ella Mae Owle. Sherry is survived by children, Phillip Joseph Owle,...

Sharon Killian Derrick – obituary

  Sharon Killian Derrick, 57, of Whittier, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, Sept. 24, 2015 after a hard battle with cancer.  Family was by her side.  She was born Nov. 14, 1957 in Asheville.  She was a long-time residence of Asheville. Surviving are her...

Cherokee Indian Fair Schedule

  (Note: All events will be held at the Cherokee Indian Fairgrounds unless otherwise noted.)   Tuesday, Oct. 6 (Parade Day) 9am – line-up for Parade begins 2:30pm – Parade judging 4pm – Parade starts 6pm – Opening Prayer, colors, National Anthem, Principal...