Cynthia L. Crowe – obituary

  Cynthia L. Crowe, 59, died unexpectedly but peacefully in her Father’s house, surrounded by her beloved church family on Sunday, Nov. 25, 2018. Born on June 24, 1959 in Alameda County, Calif., she moved back to North Carolina later that year.  Her mother was...

Roseann Mechele Fish Long – obituary

  Roseann Mechele Fish Long, age 54, of the Painttown Community in Cherokee, passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2018. Rose was a strong, compassionate, independent, loyal, brave and very hardworking woman. She was a great example of what a wife, sister, mother, and...

Rev. Winford D. Sanders – obituary

  Rev. Winford D. Sanders, 87, of Cherokee, went home to be with the Lord Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018. A native of Little River, Tenn., he was the son of the late James and Berthie Winchester Sanders. He was a member of Towstring Baptist Church. He was preceded in...

Dr. Amanda Sequoyah Swimmer – obituary

    God called in his time and grace on Saturday, Nov. 24 for Amanda Sequoyah Swimmer, 97 years old. Born on Oct. 27, 1921 to Molly Davis Sequoyah and Runningwolfe Sequoyah, she was preceded in death by her husband, Luke Swimmer; one daughter, Mary Ellen...

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...