by admin | May 31, 2017 | OBITUARIES
Sara Jane Wabagkeck, 78, of Cherokee, passed away Sunday, May 28, 2017 at her residence. She was born Jan. 8, 1939 in Cherokee to the late Jonah Washington and Luzene Crowe Washington. She loved her family and enjoyed life. Sara is survived by one daughter,...
by admin | May 17, 2017 | OBITUARIES
Heath “Ty” Oocumma, 41, of Cherokee, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, May 16, 2017 at the Cherokee Indian Hospital. Ty was a fluent Cherokee speaker, former member of Birdtown Crossing drum group, former member of Warriors of AniKituhwa, former employee of the...
by admin | May 14, 2017 | OBITUARIES
Thomas Jay McCoy, 64, affectionately known as “Jay Boy”, went to meet his creator, Friday morning, May 12, 2017. Jay Boy was born on May 27, 1953 to William Thomas McCoy and Emily Conseen McCoy. A native of Swain County, he was born and raised on...
by admin | May 12, 2017 | OBITUARIES
William Perry Pheasant, 68, of the Big Cove Community, went home to be with the Lord, Wednesday May 10, 2017. A native of Cherokee, he was the son of the late Driver Pheasant Sr. and Nettie Swayney Pheasant, both of Cherokee. In addition to his parents, he was...
by admin | May 10, 2017 | OBITUARIES
Lucy Lee McLaughlin, born March 11,1940 in Raton, NM, passed away on May 7,2017 at her residence. She was the daughter of the late Ernest and Mildred Buffington McLaughlin. Lucy grew up in Sulphur Springs, Texas. After high school, she attended East Texas State...
by admin | May 4, 2017 | OBITUARIES
Wilbur George Long, 77, of Cherokee, passed away Wednesday, May 3, 2017 at Tsali Care Center with his family by his side. Wilbur was a self-employed carpenter and logger. He was of the Baptist faith. He is survived by two brothers, Garfield Long Sr. and John...
