Rev. Winford D. Sanders – obituary

  Rev. Winford D. Sanders, 87, of Cherokee, went home to be with the Lord Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018. A native of Little River, Tenn., he was the son of the late James and Berthie Winchester Sanders. He was a member of Towstring Baptist Church. He was preceded in...

Dr. Amanda Sequoyah Swimmer – obituary

    God called in his time and grace on Saturday, Nov. 24 for Amanda Sequoyah Swimmer, 97 years old. Born on Oct. 27, 1921 to Molly Davis Sequoyah and Runningwolfe Sequoyah, she was preceded in death by her husband, Luke Swimmer; one daughter, Mary Ellen...

Iva Lucille Reed Gentry – obituary

  Iva Lucille Reed Gentry, 66, of Cherokee, passed away Thursday, Nov. 22, 2018 at the Cherokee Indian Hospital. She was an avid Duke and Cowboys fan. Iva is survived by her children, Tracy, Sam, Jr. (Renee), Jeff (Consie) and children; grandchildren, Megan,...

Rosie Mae (Sequoyah) Hornbuckle – obituary

  Rosie Mae (Sequoyah) Hornbuckle, “Granny” as she was lovingly known by all, 75, of the Big Y Community, entered her heavenly home surrounded by family on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018 at the Cherokee Indian Hospital. Born on March 27, 1943 to Lloyd and Lizzie...

Nicolasa Lucille Librado Anastasio – obituary

  Nicolasa Lucille Librado Anastasio, 35, of Cherokee, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2018 at her residence. She is survived by her husband, Emiliano Anastasio; her parents, Arnulfo Luis Librado Sr. and Frances Owle Librado; her children, James Isaiah Browning,...

Charles “Chino” Ray West – obituary

  Charles “Chino” Ray West, 39, of Cherokee, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018 at Mission Hospital in Asheville. Chino was a master carpenter and roofer.  He was one of the most genuine, kind, absolutely hilarious and coolest people to be around. ...