OBITUARY: Dawn Dee Watty

  Dawn “DeDe” Watty, 50, of Cherokee was reunited with her mother and father, Glenn Davis and Wilma Davis and one grandchild, Lexi, on Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2021. DeDe is survived by her two brothers, Glen and Vernon “Boo” Davis; children, Christian Davis Avery...

COMMENTARY: Tomahawk chops and other stupid stuff…

  Observations and random thoughts By WILLIAM LEDFORD   Lately I find myself repeating myself, so I will again; the more things change the more they stay the same. America and Canada have attempted to begin a period of healing and understanding after the...

OBITUARY:  William Ryan Crowe

  William Ryan Crowe, age 31, passed away unexpectedly at his residence on Monday, Nov. 1, 2021. Ryan is survived by his parents, Carroll Edward Crowe and Sherry Lynn Calhoun Crowe; children, Macksim Crowe and Bennett Crowe; brother, Joshua Edward Crowe...

OBITUARY: Mary Ann Wachacha

  Mary Gloyne Wachacha died Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021 after a brief battle with cancer. Mary was preceded in death by her parents, John H. Gloyne and Francis Smith Gloyne. Mary is survived by her husband of 45 years, Arnold Wachacha; four children, Noah Wachacha,...

OBITUARY: Michael Calvin Farmer Sr.

  Michael Calvin Farmer Sr., 44, of Sylva went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021. He attended Gardner Webb University, Tri-County Community College, and Western Governors University. He was a devoted RN and served in the healthcare profession...

OBITUARY: Rinda Lee Bradley

  Rinda Lee Bradley, retired Indian Health Service employee, died Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2021 at her home in Phoenix, Ariz.  She was 63 years old. Rinda was born April 18, 1958, at the Cherokee Indian Hospital, Cherokee, North Carolina to the late Maggie and Hugh...