OBITUARY: Annie L. Arch

    Annie L. Arch, age 83, of Cherokee, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, July 3, 2021 at Mission Hospital. She is the daughter of the late Jim and Ollie Jumper. Annie is also preceded in death by her husband, Johnson (Sonny) Arch; sons, Allen...

OBITUARY: Katie Johnson

  Katie Johnson, 64, of Cherokee, passed away on Saturday, July 3, 2021.  She was born in Swain County on Aug. 13, 1956 to the late Cecelia Driver Johnson and Charles Johnson.  She worked for the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians as a cook and childcare provider...

OBITUARY: Richard Gregory George

  Richard Gregory George, age 27, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Tuesday, June 22, 2021. Richard was born to Grace George of Jackson County. Richard liked being outdoors and the family was very proud of him for all of his accomplishments. He loved his...

OBITUARY: No-Qui-Si (Star) Sampson

  No-Qui-Si (Star) Sampson, age 44, of Cherokee, passed away unexpectedly at Cherokee Indian Hospital on Saturday, June 19, 2021. Star, as he was commonly known as, is survived by his loving wife, Shakira Sampson. Star also leaves behind his mother, Inez (Tinker)...

OBITUARY: Emily Walkingstick West

  Emily Walkingstick West, 81, of Cherokee, passed away Thursday, June 17, 2021. Emily was the daughter of the late Johnny and Emma Walkingstick. She is preceded in death by her husband, Norman West; daughter, Donna West Welch; and her brother, Daniel...

OBITUARY: Robert Lee Washington Sr.

  Robert Lee Washington Sr., 46, of Sylva, passed away on Monday, June 14, 2021. Robert was born on July 23, 1974 to William Washington and Jacqueline Bradley Moody in Jackson County. Robert attended Olivet Methodist Church in Cherokee. Robert loved being with...