OBITUARY: Allen “Leonard” Tolley

OBITUARY: Allen “Leonard” Tolley

Allen “Leonard” Tolley, born on Oct. 6, 1942, to the late William “Dink” and Olive Maney “Ollie” Tolley, of Cherokee, walked into his eternal reward, April 1, 2025, He was a dedicated individual and a proud veteran of the US Army. His family was his...
OBITUARY: Patricia Ann Owle

OBITUARY: Patricia Ann Owle

Patricia Ann Owle, age 75, passed away on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, surrounded by her loving Family. She is the daughter of Helen Elizabeth Arch and the late Johnson “Sonny” Arch Jr. Patricia obtained her nursing education and training through St. Joseph’s diploma...
OBITUARY: Rex Benjamin Titus (Ben)

OBITUARY: Rex Benjamin Titus (Ben)

Rex Benjamin Titus (Ben), 39-years-old, passed away at home on Thursday, March 13, 2025 after bravely battling the effects and treatment of brain cancer. Ben was born Feb. 21, 1986 on Shaw Air Force Base in Sumter, S.C. He graduated high school from Alamogordo High...
EBCI Deceased Members (Oct. 1, 2024 to March 31, 2025)

EBCI GOVT. EXPLAINED: How legislation becomes law

By SCOTT MCKIE B.P. One Feather Asst. Editor   CHEROKEE, N.C. – Section 117 Article II of the Cherokee Code of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) deals with the powers and authority of Dinilawigi (Tribal Council) as the Tribe’s Legislative Branch of...