OBITUARY: Jerry Michael “Mike” Jenkins

OBITUARY: Jerry Michael “Mike” Jenkins

Jerry Michael “Mike” Jenkins, 53, of Cherokee, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Saturday, June 22, 2024. A native of Swain County and an enrolled member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, he was the son of the late Selma Geraldine Lambert and Raymond...
OBITUARY: Fredrick Gerald Reed Sr.

OBITUARY: Fredrick Gerald Reed Sr.

Fredrick Gerald Reed Sr., a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend, passed away on Tuesday, June 18, 2024, in the comfort of his home in Cherokee, N.C., with his wife, kids, and family by his side. Born on Jan. 21, 1951, Freddy’s life was a...
OBITUARY: Nathan Faymer West

OBITUARY: Nathan Faymer West

Nathan Faymer West, age 70, passed away on Monday, June 3, 2024. He is the son of the late Alfred West and Geneva Wolfe West. Also preceding are his brothers, Alfred West, Jr. and Villereal West; sisters, Shirley Welch, Vivian Solis, Inell West; and nephew, Nate...
OBITUARY: Rickie Allen “Bud” Armachain

OBITUARY: Rickie Allen “Bud” Armachain

Rickie Allen “Bud” Armachain, age 60, passed away at his home on Wednesday, May 29, 2024. He is the son of the late Nellie Screamer Armachain. He is survived by one son, Isaiah Armachain; four daughters, Alexa Armachain (Jay Teesateskie), Katherine Armachain, Katie...
OBITUARY: Aaron D. Long

OBITUARY: Aaron D. Long

Aaron D. Long, of Cherokee, North Carolina, got his wings and entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, at the age of 41 years old. He was born on July 6, 1982, in Cherokee, N.C.  Aaron was a beloved husband, father, brother, uncle and such an inspirational...
OBITUARY: Mary Lou Gloyne Byler

OBITUARY: Mary Lou Gloyne Byler

Mary Lou Gloyne Byler, 95, died Saturday, May 11 in the Cherokee Indian Hospital after a brief illness of COVID-19 and pneumonia. Mary Lou was one of the four children of the late Lula Owl Gloyne and Jack Freize Gloyne. She was preceded in death by her husband,...