OBITUARY: James Daniel Arch (Hooch)

OBITUARY: James Daniel Arch (Hooch)

James Daniel Arch (Hooch), 59, of the Painttown Community, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025. A native of Cherokee, he was the son of Marie Rose Arch of Cherokee and Butch Long of Cherokee. James was preceded in death by two children, JD, and Lauren Arch, and his...
OBITUARY: Nigel Holmes Ledford

OBITUARY: Nigel Holmes Ledford

Nigel Holmes Ledford, 29 of Cherokee, N.C., passed away unexpectedly at his residence on Sunday, Feb.  23, 2025. Nigel was a talented artist. He loved doing crafts and beadwork. He is the son of the late James Ledford and Minnie Ledford.  In addition to his parents,...
OBITUARY: Mary Catherine “Tootie” Smith

OBITUARY: Mary Catherine “Tootie” Smith

Mary Catherine “Tootie” Smith, age 94, of Wolftown Community, widow of Sibbald Smith, passed away, Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025 at Hospice at the Cherokee Hospital. She was born Jan. 5, 1931 in Cherokee, N.C., and was the daughter of the late, George and Leola...
OBITUARY: Bryan Steven Squirrel

OBITUARY: Bryan Steven Squirrel

Bryan Steven Squirrel, 41, of Cherokee, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025. A native of Cherokee, he was the son of George Squirrel of Cherokee and the late Sarah Elizabeth Bradley. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Fred and Elzina Bradley; brothers,...
OBITUARY: Reginald “Reg” Enloe Moody Sr.

OBITUARY: Reginald “Reg” Enloe Moody Sr.

Reginald “Reg” Enloe Moody Sr., 89, passed away Monday, Feb. 17, 2025, at Mission Hospital after a period of extended illnesses. Born in 1935 at CJ Harris Hospital in Jackson County, Reg is the son of the late E.H. Bill and Mary Enloe Moody of Swain County. Being...
OBITUARY: Wiggins Blackfox

OBITUARY: Wiggins Blackfox

Wiggins Blackfox, age 71, of Cherokee, N.C., passed away on Friday, Feb. 14, 2025, at Cherokee Indian Hospital. He is the son of the late Amanda Littlejohn and Ross Blackfox. In addition to his parents, Wiggins is also preceded in death by his son, Noon Standingdeer;...