Cassandra Blackfox – obituary

  Cassandra Blackfox, 24, of Cherokee, passed away Monday, July 23, 2018 at Mission Hospital in Asheville. She is survived by her father, David Blackfox; one brother, Steven Bird; two sisters, Kristan Blackfox and Corneila Rattler; nieces and nephews, Dylan...

William “Bill” R. Locust Jr. – obituary

  William “Bill” R. Locust Jr., 71, of Whittier, passed away Monday, July 23, 2018 at Harris Regional Hospital in Sylva. Bill was a veteran of the U.S. Army.  He met his first and true love via a pen pal relationship with his battle buddy while serving his...

Mollie Welch Herbold – obituary

  Mollie Welch Herbold, 79, of the Big Cove Community in Cherokee, went to her heavenly home on Tuesday, July 17, 2018 at the Cherokee Indian Hospital. She was the daughter of the late Adam Welch and Annie Powell Welch.  She was a basket weaver and stay-at-home...

Sarah Ben Walkingstick – obituary

Sarah Ben Walkingstick, 72, of the Birdtown Community, went to her Heavenly home Friday, July 13, 2018. A native of Cherokee, she was the daughter of the late Jack Jackson and Callie Ben. She was also preceded in death by her special parents, Maggie and Stan Ben;...

Sally Jo Teesateskie Anderson – obituary

  Sally Jo Teesateskie Anderson, 51, of the Snowbird Community in Robbinsville, passed away Tuesday, July 10, 2018 at Mission Hospital in Asheville after an extended illness. Sally Jo was an outstanding ball player that will be remembered by many teammates and...