OBITUARY: Ricky Lee Ward

OBITUARY: Ricky Lee Ward

Ricky Lee Ward, age 53, passed away unexpectedly at his residence on Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2023. He is survived by his son, Damien Ward of Sylva, N.C.; mother, Mary Jane Ward; and brother, Curtis Ray Ward of Murphy, N.C. Ricky is preceded in death by his son, Evan...
OBITUARY: Casandra Marie Tolley

OBITUARY: Casandra Marie Tolley

Casandra Marie Tolley, 33, of Cherokee passed away Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023. A native of Cherokee, she was the daughter of Lawrence Allen Tolley and Misty Ann Ledford of Cherokee. She was preceded in death by her infant, Walala Palma. In addition to her parents, she...
OBITUARY: Betty Sue Feather Durance

OBITUARY: Betty Sue Feather Durance

Betty Sue Feather Durance went to her heavenly home on Monday, Sept. 25, 2023, after an extended illness. Betty was a daughter of the late Jonah and Minnie Smith Feather. Betty was preceded in death by her companion of 32 years, Ronald Lambert; siblings, Dave Feather,...
OBITUARY: Eva Katherine “Kat” Taylor

OBITUARY: Eva Katherine “Kat” Taylor

Eva Katherine “Kat” Taylor, age 71, of Cherokee, N.C., passed away on Sunday, Sept. 24, 2023, in Cherokee. She was born on March 18, 1952, in Cherokee. Eva, a remarkable soul, bid farewell to this world, leaving behind a legacy of love and laughter. Eva was preceded...
OBITUARY: Alyson L. Penland

OBITUARY: Alyson L. Penland

Alyson L. Penland, age 31, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2023 at her residence in South Carolina. She is the daughter of the late William Penland Jr. and Sharon Sequoyah. Alyson is survived by her children, Wilbur Sequoyah, Lula Sequoyah, and Julyssa...
OBITUARY: Patricia Marie Fourkiller

OBITUARY: Patricia Marie Fourkiller

Patricia Marie Fourkiller, 82 years old of Stilwell, Fairfield Community, Okla., has passed into the gracious care of the lord on Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2023. Patricia was born to Nancy and James Grigsby on April 22, 1941, in Stilwell, Okla. She had nine siblings. She is...