OBITUARY: Jack “Ray” Blankenship

OBITUARY: Jack “Ray” Blankenship

Jack “Ray” Blankenship, 86, of Cherokee went home Thursday, April 3, 2025. A native of Cherokee, he was the son of the late Roy and Georgia Goforth Blankenship. He was a member of Cherokee Baptist Church. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and loved the outdoors. He...
OBITUARY: Allen “Leonard” Tolley

OBITUARY: Allen “Leonard” Tolley

Allen “Leonard” Tolley, born on Oct. 6, 1942, to the late William “Dink” and Olive Maney “Ollie” Tolley, of Cherokee, walked into his eternal reward, April 1, 2025, He was a dedicated individual and a proud veteran of the US Army. His family was his...
OBITUARY: Patricia Ann Owle

OBITUARY: Patricia Ann Owle

Patricia Ann Owle, age 75, passed away on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, surrounded by her loving Family. She is the daughter of Helen Elizabeth Arch and the late Johnson “Sonny” Arch Jr. Patricia obtained her nursing education and training through St. Joseph’s diploma...
OBITUARY: Rex Benjamin Titus (Ben)

OBITUARY: Rex Benjamin Titus (Ben)

Rex Benjamin Titus (Ben), 39-years-old, passed away at home on Thursday, March 13, 2025 after bravely battling the effects and treatment of brain cancer. Ben was born Feb. 21, 1986 on Shaw Air Force Base in Sumter, S.C. He graduated high school from Alamogordo High...
James Robert “Poat” Squirrell

James Robert “Poat” Squirrell

April 25, 1946 – March 24, 2025 James Robert “Poat” Squirrell was called to his eternal rest on March 24, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love, kindness, and cherished memories. A devoted family man, loyal friend, and respected member of his...
OBITUARY: John Joseph Long

OBITUARY: John Joseph Long

John Joseph Long, 71, passed away at Mission Hospital on Saturday, March 22, 2025. He was the son of the late Posey Long and Bessie (Catolster) Long. John was a loving, caring husband and a wonderful Papa John to his stepchildren and grandchildren. He shared a special...