John Henry Maney – obituary

  John Henry Maney, 89, of Cherokee, took his heavenly flight on March 4, 2020 to reunite with his parents, John W. Maney and Arnessa Bradley Maney; his children, Don, Ronnell, and Johnnie Ruth Maney; granddaughter, Nancy Dawnell Maney; and Beloved Woman Louise...

Wanda Jackson Blythe – obituary

  Wanda Jackson Blythe, 53, of the Jackson Branch Community in Robbinsville, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020 at her residence. She was the daughter of the late Clarence Lee and Betty Jean Smoker Jackson. Wanda loved her family dearly. ...

Donna Rose Smith Messer – obituary

  Donna Rose Smith Messer, 60, of Cherokee, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, Feb. 15, 2020. A long-time resident of Cherokee, she was the daughter of the late James (Buck) Smith. In addition to her father, she was also preceded in death by her...

Patrick P. West – obituary

  Patrick P. West, of Cherokee, went to his Heavenly home on Feb. 13, 2020 after a long battle with cancer. He will be greeted at Heavens gate by his father and mother, Paul “Bucky” and Mary West along with his brother, Roman West. His maternal grandparents,...

Andrew (Andy) Curren Lett III – obituary

  It’s with sorrowful hearts, the family of Andrew (Andy) Curren Lett III, 77, of Auburn, Ga., announces his passing on January 20, 2020. Andy was a long time friend to many Cherokee tribal residents. In his early years, he was casted in the “Unto these...

Diamond Brown – obituary

  Diamond Brown, of the Snowbird community, has Walked On, joining the Ancestors, following an altruistic life.  He was the son of Leona (Kalonahuskie) Brown and Sam Brown. Diamond was a beloved peace officer, serving for more than three decades on local, state...