Robert S. Youngdeer – obituary

  Robert S. Youngdeer, 96, of Cherokee, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018. He was born on April 13, 1922 to the late Jess and Martha Jane Owl Youngdeer.  He was a past Chief of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, a 20-year Marine Corps...

Roman Gregory West – obituary

  Roman Gregory West, 39, of Cherokee, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, Oct. 18, 2018. He is survived by his brother Patrick West (spouse Chantele Lossiah) and his sister, Sis West. Alongside his brother and sister, he is also survived by his maternal...

Zachariah Lightning Rattler 

  Zachariah Lightning Rattler, 40, of Cherokee, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, Oct. 18, 2018.  He is survived by his father, Joe Harris; his grandmother, Elsie Rattler; his children, Zebe Rattler, Julie Ann Welch, Kahya Cucumber, Khlloe Cucumber, Seth...

Charlotte Welch Taylor -obituary

  Charlotte Welch Taylor, age 88, of the Painttown Community, went to her heavenly home on Oct. 17,2018. She was born on Nov. 10,1929 in Cherokee.  She attended and graduated from Cherokee schools and Haskell Indian College in Lawrence, Kan. She worked many jobs...

Johnnie Ruth Maney – obituary

Johnnie Ruth Maney, 63, of Cherokee, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2018 after an extended illness. Johnnie Ruth was a beloved daughter, sister, aunt, and memaw to her family, a dear friend to many, and had a positive and lasting impact on many lives during her time...

William P. Standingdeer – obituary

  William P. Standingdeer, 57, of Cherokee, went home to be with the Lord Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018. A native of Cherokee, he was the son of the late Joseph and Beatrice Davis Standingdeer. He is survived by his wife, Bernice Taylor Standingdeer; foster parents,...