OBITUARY: Addie Pauline Reed

OBITUARY: Addie Pauline Reed

Addie Pauline Reed, 53, of Cherokee, N.C., passed away Friday afternoon on Nov. 8, 2024, at Cherokee Indian Hospital in Cherokee, N.C., following a period of declining health. She was a beloved mother, daughter, sister, and friend. A native and lifelong resident of...
OBITUARY: Melissa Belle Garcia

OBITUARY: Melissa Belle Garcia

Melissa Belle Garcia, 52, of the Painttown Community, went to her Heavenly Home on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024. A native of Cherokee, she was the daughter of Oneva West Garcia of New Mexico and the late Joe Garcia. In addition to her father, she was also preceded in death...
OBITUARY: Misty Marie Blythe

OBITUARY: Misty Marie Blythe

(June 3, 1978 – Oct. 31, 2024) Misty Marie Blythe passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, Oct. 31, 2024. She is survived by her parents, Lola and Jack Ray Blankenship; six children, Nikeya, Rachel, Logan, Maiya, Emily, and Samantha; three grandchildren,...

OBITUARY: Paiton C. Rickman

Paiton C. Rickman, age 28, of the Yellow Hill Community, Cherokee, N.C., passed away Wednesday (Oct. 30, 2024) evening unexpectedly at his residence. Paiton was a beautiful soul with a contagious smile who left this world too soon. Paiton is the son of Patrick Rickman...
OBITUARY: Wanda Murphy Cucumber

OBITUARY: Wanda Murphy Cucumber

Wanda Murphy Cucumber, age 68, passed away unexpectedly at her residence on Friday, Oct. 25, 2024. She is survived by her daughter, Chasity Flippo; grandson, Robert; two great-grandchildren; brothers, Douglas Murphy, Archie Murphy, Carl Murphy; sisters, Patricia...
OBITUARY: Dorothy (Rowena) Rowland

OBITUARY: Dorothy (Rowena) Rowland

Dorothy (Rowena) Rowland, 93, of Cherokee, went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024. A native of Cherokee, she was the daughter of the late John and Sally Lambert. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Edward R....