OBITUARY: Lena Annie Queen Wilson

OBITUARY: Lena Annie Queen Wilson

Lena Annie Queen Wilson, age 51, passed away at her home on Tuesday, July 25, 2023. She is survived by her daughter, Christina Diego; four sisters, Johnnie Sue Queen, Tammy Queen, Kina Armachain, and Mary Sherrill; two brothers, Tom Queen and Jasper Queen; two aunts,...
OBITUARY: May Belle Watty

OBITUARY: May Belle Watty

May Belle Watty, age 73, passed away at her home on Saturday, July 29, 2023, after an extended illness. She is survived by her son, Evan Watty; three grandchildren, Ezekiel Sequoyah, Jeshua Lossiah, and Zechariah Sequoyah; several nieces, nephews, cousins and their...
OBITUARY: Katherine Elizabeth Smith (Kat)

OBITUARY: Katherine Elizabeth Smith (Kat)

Katherine Elizabeth Smith (Kat), age 84, born on Jan. 8,1939, went to meet her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, July 29, 2023. Katherine was the daughter of the late Russell and Elizabeth “Lizzie” French Smith. Katherine lived in the Painttown Community....

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: A view on climate change

By MICHAEL BARNES   I was watching the news and saw that my mother was being assaulted by the family. I am currently incarcerated, so it hurts tremendously and makes me cringe to see the abuse. My mother is old, feeble, and spirited with innocence. Prior to her...
CIPD Arrest Report for July 23-30, 2023

CIPD Arrest Report for July 23-30, 2023

The following people were arrested by the Cherokee Indian Police Department and booked into the Anthony Edward Lossiah Justice Center. It should be noted that the following defendants have only been charged with the crimes listed and should be presumed innocent until...