by admin | Aug 25, 2019 | OBITUARIES
Lillian Saunooke Franklin, 80, of the Birdtown Community, went home to be with the Lord Friday, Aug. 23, 2019. A native of Cherokee, she was the daughter of the late Cain Saunooke and Margaret Smith. She was preceded in death by her sisters, Golinda Lambert,...
by admin | Aug 20, 2019 | OBITUARIES
Mary Lou Feather Taylor, 65, of the Yellowhill Community, went home to be with the Lord Sunday, Aug. 18, 2019. A native of Cherokee, she was the daughter of the late Jonah and Minnie Smith Feather. She was a member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. She...
by admin | Aug 19, 2019 | OBITUARIES
Rosemary Powell, 67, of Cherokee, passed away following a brief illness at the Tsali Care Center on Friday, Aug. 16, 2019 with her loving family at her side. Rosemary was the daughter of the late Sam D. Owle and Minnie Ross and was a member of the Wesleyan...
by admin | Aug 14, 2019 | OBITUARIES
Dinah (Tooni) George, 97, of Cherokee, passed away at the Cherokee Indian Hospital on Monday, Aug. 12, 2019 following a extended illness. Dinah was the daughter of the late Larch Tooni and Agnes (George) Tooni and was a basket maker by trade. She worked for...
by admin | Aug 9, 2019 | OBITUARIES
Josephine K. Calhoun, 68, passed away unexpectedly in her home on Wednesday, Aug. 7 and was a life-long resident of Cherokee. Josephine was a basket maker and a member of the Qualla Arts and Crafts Co-op of Cherokee. She was a fluent speaker of the Cherokee...
by admin | Aug 2, 2019 | OBITUARIES
Coleman Wayne “Buddha” Terrell, 36, a native of Swain County, answered his Master’s call on Wednesday, July 31, 2019 after many medical issues. He was preceded in death by his daddy, Mike Terrell and his sister, Megan Terrell. He is survived by his wife, Tonya...
