OBITUARIES: Desiree Joyce George

  Desiree Joyce “Desi” George, age 62, passed away on Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021 at Cherokee Indian Hospital following a brief illness. Desi is survived by her parents, John W. Smith Sr. and Joy A. Smith; children, Amanda Lynn George (Lewis Sequoyah) of Cherokee,...

OBITUARY: Sandra Leigh Ledford Robbins

  Sandra Leigh Ledford Robbins, 41, of Whittier, passed away on Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021.  She was born on April 10, 1980 to Gail Ledford Johnson, who survives her. Sandra worked as a Cosmetologist at Perfect Reflections in Sylva.  She received her degree in...

OBITUARY: Carolyn Sue Bird

  Carolyn Sue Bird, 62, of the Snowbird Community, passed away on Monday, Aug. 30, 2021.  She was born in Swain County on June 12, 1959 to the late William Bird and Ellen Bird who survives her. She worked as a home health care nurse for most of life and was...

OBITUARY:  Jalee Monique Panther

  Jalee Monique Panther, 19-year-old daughter of Jamie Panther and Jami Kirkland, born July 2, 2002 passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 24, 2021. She is survived by her sisters, Marla Panther, Timbi Panther; brother, McKyan Panther; paternal grandma, Gail P. Long;...

OBITUARY: Stancil Jumper Jr.

  Stancil Jumper Jr., age 91, passed away on Monday, Aug. , 2021 at Tsali Care Center after an extended illness. He is the son of the late Stancil Jumper Sr. and Nola Long Teleskie. A native and lifelong resident of the Wolftown Community, Stancil made a career...

OBITUARIES:  Paul LeRoy Lambert Jr.

  HAYESVILLE – Paul LeRoy Lambert left his earthly home on Saturday, Aug. 21 to be with his Father in Heaven whom he strived daily to serve, glorify, and honor. Paul was born on Dec. 24, 1945 to Paul Lambert Sr and Evelyn G Shields Lambert in Saline, Mich....