OBITUARY: Katie Rebecca Hensley

OBITUARY: Katie Rebecca Hensley

Katie Rebecca Hensley, 53, a native of Cherokee, passed unexpectedly at her residence on Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2023.  She was Born Sept. 9, 1970 to the late Mable Littlejohn.  She worked at the Cherokees for years and then later continued working in the hospitality...
OBITUARY: Stella Kansas Watson

OBITUARY: Stella Kansas Watson

Stella Kansas Watson, 70, of Cullowhee, passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2023. She was born on September 27, 1943 to the late John Robert and Mary Lee Hooper Watson. Stella was a caregiver. Stella is survived by three brothers, Thomas N. Watson of Cullowhee, Robert T....
OBITUARY: Stella Kansas Watson

OBITUARY: Shirley D. Summey

BRYSON CITY, N.C. – Shirley Jane DeHart Summey, 70, passed away on Tuesday, Dec, 26, 2023 at CarePartners Solace Center. Shirley was a native of Buncombe County and a daughter of the late Wade and Alice Lillard DeHart. In addition to her parents, she was...
OBITUARY: Stella Kansas Watson

OBITUARY: Gail Lynn Ledford-Johnson

Gail Lynn Ledford-Johnson, 61, of Cherokee, passed away peacefully Saturday, Dec. 23, 2003 at Mission Hospital in Asheville.  She was born Dec. 24, 1961, to the late Norman Bergerone and Ruth Ledford. She worked and managed the kitchen at the Unto These Hills...
CIPD Arrest Report for Dec. 18-24, 2023

CIPD Arrest Report for Dec. 18-24, 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...