Matthew S. Armachain – obituary

  Matthew S. Armachain, 26, of the Wolftown Community, went to meet his Heavenly Father on Friday, Dec. 13, 2019.  He is preceded in death by his maternal great grandparents, Stancil Jumper Sr., Jesse and Nola Teleskie; maternal grandmother, Nellie Jumper;...

Robert Bruce Huskey Jr.  – obituary

  Robert Bruce Huskey Jr., age 81, passed away surrounded by his family on Friday, Dec. 20, 2019 after an extended battle with Parkinson’s. Born in Cherokee, he was the son of the late Robert Bruce Huskey Sr. and Birdie Hill Huskey. He is preceded in death by his...

James Richard Bigwitch obituary

  James Richard Bigwitch, 48, born Aug. 20, 1971 made his journey to his heavenly home from Cherokee Indian Hospital on Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2019. He is preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Allen Bigwitch and Eva Littlejohn Bigwitch. In addition, he is...

Samuel Watty – obituary

  Samuel Watty, 84, born April 22, 1935 went to his Heavenly home on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019 following a brief stay at the Cherokee Indian Hospital. His loving family was by his side. Samuel Watty served in the Army from 1956-62 and exited the service as a PFC-2...

Joyce Smoker Gregory – obituary

  Joyce Smoker Gregory, 57, of the Snowbird Community, went home to be with the Lord Monday, Dec. 11, 2019. A lifelong resident of Snowbird, she was the daughter of Mollie Smoker Lossiah of Cherokee and the late Michael Wachacha. Joyce was adopted as an infant by...

Wayne McMillan – obituary

  Wayne McMillan, 73, of Whittier went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2019 at his residence.  A native of Swain County and proud member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, he was the son of the late Clifford and Mary Brady McMillan. He was a...