Iva Lucille Reed Gentry – obituary

  Iva Lucille Reed Gentry, 66, of Cherokee, passed away Thursday, Nov. 22, 2018 at the Cherokee Indian Hospital. She was an avid Duke and Cowboys fan. Iva is survived by her children, Tracy, Sam, Jr. (Renee), Jeff (Consie) and children; grandchildren, Megan,...

Rosie Mae (Sequoyah) Hornbuckle – obituary

  Rosie Mae (Sequoyah) Hornbuckle, “Granny” as she was lovingly known by all, 75, of the Big Y Community, entered her heavenly home surrounded by family on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018 at the Cherokee Indian Hospital. Born on March 27, 1943 to Lloyd and Lizzie...

Nicolasa Lucille Librado Anastasio – obituary

  Nicolasa Lucille Librado Anastasio, 35, of Cherokee, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2018 at her residence. She is survived by her husband, Emiliano Anastasio; her parents, Arnulfo Luis Librado Sr. and Frances Owle Librado; her children, James Isaiah Browning,...

Charles “Chino” Ray West – obituary

  Charles “Chino” Ray West, 39, of Cherokee, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018 at Mission Hospital in Asheville. Chino was a master carpenter and roofer.  He was one of the most genuine, kind, absolutely hilarious and coolest people to be around. ...

Patsy Sue Ledford Maney

  Patsy Sue Ledford Maney, 74, of the Birdtown Community, went home to be with the Lord, Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018. A native of Cherokee, she was the daughter of the late Bill Murphy and Caroline Ledford, and wife of the late Roy D. Maney. In addition to her...

Julia Leigh Bushyhead – obituary

  Julia Leigh Bushyhead (aka Juls, Judo, JuJu) of Alexandria, Va., died in her residence of cardiac arrest on Thursday, Nov. 1, 2018. Her light went out but her shine lingers on and sparks in the hearts of all who knew and loved her. She is survived by Jake Ryan,...