Nova Lis Esquivel – obituary

  Nova Lis Esquivel, 5 months old daughter of Kami Elisha Esquivel, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, July 2, 2017 at her home in Sylva. In addition to her mother, Nova is survived by her grandmother, Angela Esquivel; great grandmother, Betty Maney; one brother,...

Devan Whisper Jackson – obituary

Devan Whisper Jackson, 21, of Cherokee, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, July 1, 2017.  He enjoyed fishing, basketball, soccer, listening to music, spending time outdoors, and being with his friends and family. Devan is survived by his mother, Marsha Jackson; two...

Jessie Ross-Swimmer – obituary

Jessie Ross-Swimmer, 75, of the Big Cove Community, went home to be with the Lord Monday, July 3, 2017.   She was preceded in death by her parents, McKinley Ross and Lillie Mae Wahnetah; step-father, John Wahnetah; and her brother, Bob Ross.   She was a member of...

Elizabeth Ann (Pan) Gass Bryson – obituary

Elizabeth Ann (Pan) Gass Bryson, 84, of Whittier, went home to be with the Lord, Friday, June 30, 2017 with her family by her side. A native of Swain County, she was the daughter of the late Marshall and Lillian Blankenship Gass, and wife of the late Jack Dempsey...

James Edward Ledford – obituary

  James Edward Ledford, 51, of Cherokee, passed away on Wednesday, June 28, 2017 at St. Joseph Hospital in Asheville. James was a loving father and grandfather.  He was a loving father of five children.  He never let us down.  He always told us what was right...

Starlenn Estrella Hernandez – obituary

  Starlenn Estrella Hernandez, infant daughter of Martin Hernandez and Rebecca Jenkins, passed away Tuesday, June 20, 2017 at Harris Regional Hospital in Sylva. In addition to her parents, Starlenn is survived by her grandparents, J.D. Williams and Becky...