Zachariah Lightning Rattler 

  Zachariah Lightning Rattler, 40, of Cherokee, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, Oct. 18, 2018.  He is survived by his father, Joe Harris; his grandmother, Elsie Rattler; his children, Zebe Rattler, Julie Ann Welch, Kahya Cucumber, Khlloe Cucumber, Seth...

Charlotte Welch Taylor -obituary

  Charlotte Welch Taylor, age 88, of the Painttown Community, went to her heavenly home on Oct. 17,2018. She was born on Nov. 10,1929 in Cherokee.  She attended and graduated from Cherokee schools and Haskell Indian College in Lawrence, Kan. She worked many jobs...

Johnnie Ruth Maney – obituary

Johnnie Ruth Maney, 63, of Cherokee, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2018 after an extended illness. Johnnie Ruth was a beloved daughter, sister, aunt, and memaw to her family, a dear friend to many, and had a positive and lasting impact on many lives during her time...

William P. Standingdeer – obituary

  William P. Standingdeer, 57, of Cherokee, went home to be with the Lord Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018. A native of Cherokee, he was the son of the late Joseph and Beatrice Davis Standingdeer. He is survived by his wife, Bernice Taylor Standingdeer; foster parents,...

Raymond “Chucky” Owle III – obituary

  Raymond “Chucky” Owle III, 47, of Cherokee, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, Oct. 12, 2018 at the Cherokee Indian Hospital. He was a veteran of the U.S. Marines. Chucky is survived by his parents, Raymond Owle Jr. and Madge Lambert Owle; his children, Tank...

Gwyndolyn Cline Ayers – obituary

  Gwyndolyn Cline Ayers, 88, of Bryson City, passed away peacefully at Cherokee Indian Hospital on Monday, Oct. 8, 2018.  A native of Swain County and an enrolled member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, she was the daughter of the late Luzene and Fred...