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,...

Edbert Wilson Walkingstick – obituary

  Edbert Wilson Walkingstick, 60, of Cherokee, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018.  He lived on the 3200 Acre Tract and retired as transportation coordinator at Dora Reed Headstart after 35 years of service. Wilson was preceded in death by his father, Russell...

Freida W. Panther – obituary

  Freida W. Panther, 62, of Cherokee, passed away Sunday, Nov. 4, 2018. She was an avid UNC fan, white oak basket maker, and an enrolled member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee. Freida was preceded in death by her parents, Simpson Welch and Agnes Lossiah Welch,...