by admin | Aug 17, 2026 | OBITUARIES
David Eugene Swayney, 77, of Cherokee, passed away Saturday, Aug. 16, 2026. He was the son of the late John Wesley Swayney and Nellie Mae Crowe. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his six brothers, Alvin, Eddie, James, Robert (B Bob) Swayney, Ed...
by admin | Aug 17, 2026 | OBITUARIES
Mary Jane Craig Letts, 89, passed away on Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026, at Tsali Care Center in Cherokee, N.C., after an extended illness. Mary Jane Craig Letts was born on Nov. 20, 1936, and was the daughter of the late Don and Bertha Craig of Cherokee. She was the...
by admin | Aug 17, 2026 | OBITUARIES
Aug. 24, 1958 – Aug. 12, 2026 Marcia Owle, 67, passed away unexpectedly following a tragic automobile accident. Her sudden passing leaves a deep sense of loss for her family, friends, church family, and all who knew her. A lifelong musician and educator, Marcia served...
by admin | Aug 14, 2026 | OBITUARIES
Merlina Joshua Sneed passed away peacefully on Monday, Aug. 10, 2026, in Cherokee, N.C., surrounded by her family. She was born on April 5, 1954, in Kolonia, Pohnpei, Federated States of Micronesia, to Yens and Melisda Lepot, being the ninth of eleven children. She...
by admin | Aug 11, 2026 | OBITUARIES
Celia Ann Smith (Cec), 35, of Cherokee, went home to be with her dad Monday, Aug. 10, 2026. A native of Cherokee, she was the daughter of Kim Jackson of Cherokee and the late James Edward Smith. In addition to her father, she was also preceded in death by one brother,...
by admin | Aug 7, 2026 | OBITUARIES
Brandon (Smalls) Kyle Sampson, 29, of the Birdtown Community, crossed over to be his with Dad on Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026. Born Nov. 14, 1996, to Shakira (Miss Bea) Sampson and No-Qui-Si (Star) Sampson, he was the light and joy of everyone who came to know and love him....
