Elsie Marie Watty – obituary

  Elsie Marie Watty, 66, of the Big Cove Community in Cherokee, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2018 at the Cherokee Indian Hospital.  She is survived by her children Michael Watty, Martha Watty, Matt Watty, and Marc Watty; grandchildren, Daliah, Kobe, Ethan,...

Charles Earl George – obituary

  Charles Earl George, 55, of Whittier, passed away Friday, Dec. 21, 2018 at Harris Regional Hospital in Sylva. Charles worked at Paul’s Diner in Cherokee. He is survived by his wife, Jonnie Lambert Cunningham; two children, Tashauna Murcia (husband Jose) and...

Donna Eugeunia Arch

  Donna Eugeunia Arch, 61, of Cherokee, passed away Saturday, Dec. 15, 2018 at the Cherokee Indian Hospital. She was born to Shirley Rogers and James “Jimmy” Arch on Oct. 7, 1957.  She was mother to Marigeun Arch Davis (Willis) and Martha Arch-Lozano (Jaime) and...

Jonathan Nathaniel Toineeta – obituary

  Jonathan Nathaniel Toineeta, 48, of Cherokee, passed away Monday, Dec. 17, 2018 at the Cherokee Indian Hospital after a brief illness. Jonathan was a hard-working man.  Any job he applied himself to, he gave 110 percent and more.  He enjoyed riding his...

Kenneth “Gudger” Smith – obituary

  Kenneth “Gudger” Smith, 83, of Whittier, passed away Monday, Dec. 17, 2018 at Harris Regional Hospital in Sylva after an extended illness. Gudger was a member of the Cherokee Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Beatrice H. Smith; two children, Kenni...

Abraham Wachacha – obituary

  Abraham Wachacha, 61, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family Saturday, Dec. 15, 2018. He was the son of the late Rhiley Wachacha and Lucinda Axe Wachacha. He was also preceded in death by his niece, Maggie Lynn Wachacha; siblings, JD Wachacha, Emily...