OBITUARY: Yahnie Ann Littlejohn Squirrel

OBITUARY: Yahnie Ann Littlejohn Squirrel

Yahnie Ann Littlejohn Squirrel, 78, of Cherokee, opened her eyes in Heaven on Sunday, July 6, 2025. She was a native of Cherokee born on Dec. 7, 1946 to Owen and Agnes Bigwitch Long Littlejohn. She was a member of Macedonia Baptist Church often attending church with...
OBITUARY: Daphne Carol Blount

OBITUARY: Daphne Carol Blount

Daphne Carol Blount, age 51 of Murphy, entered the glories of peace that passes all understanding and imagination at home on Sunday, June 29, 2025, with her loving family. Although she is no longer with us in her earthly body, her spirit lives on and she will forever...
OBITUARY: Sally J. Kent

OBITUARY: Sally J. Kent

Sally J. Kent, 62, of the Painttown Community in Cherokee, N.C., passed away after an extended illness on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at Cherokee Indian Hospital in Cherokee, N.C. A private service will be held for family and friends at a later date. Long House Funeral...
OBITUARY: Charles Ray Elders

OBITUARY: Charles Ray Elders

Charles Ray Elders, 82, of Whittier, N.C., went to his heavenly home on Friday, June 20, 2025. Charles was a native of Jackson County and a son of the late Raymond Elders and Louise Elders. He was preceded in death by his brother, Winfred Elders. Charles was the...
OBITUARY: Florence Addie Reed

OBITUARY: Florence Addie Reed

Florence Addie Reed, also known as “Babe,” beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 25, 2025. Born on May 6, 1965, Babe lived a life filled with love, kindness, and pride in her Native American heritage. She...
OBITUARY: Idalee Inez Huskey

OBITUARY: Idalee Inez Huskey

Idalee Inez Huskey, a faithful servant of the Lord, cherished mother, grandmother, entrepreneur, and beloved pillar of the Cherokee, N.C. community, went home to be with the Lord on June 26, 2025. She was 88 years old. Born (Feb. 20, 1937) and raised in the beautiful...