Melissa Ann Miller – obituary

  Melissa Ann Miller, 35, of Cherokee, passed away Thursday, April 14, 2016.  She was born March 25, 1981 in Bryson City to Betty Mashburn Miller. Melissa was a chef at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino. She is survived by her mother, Betty Miller; husband, Flea...

Evelyn Rogers – obituary

  Evelyn Rogers, 85, of Whittier passed away Saturday, April 16, 2016. A native of Swain County, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Bertha McLean Davis and wife of the late John E. Rogers. She was a member of Whittier Baptist Church and a member of the...

Frank James Crowe Jr. “Tink” – obituary

  Frank James Crowe Jr. “Tink”, 31 of Santa Fe, NM, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Friday, April 8, 2016 He was born April 26, 1984 in Cherokee, NC to Frank J. Crowe, Sr. and Kina Queen Armachain. Frank worked as a plumber. He is survived by his wife,...

William “Willie” Jumper – obituary

  William “Willie” Jumper, 70, of Stecoah, passed away Monday, April 11, 2016 at his home with his loving family by his side. He was born Nov. 30, 1945 in Cherokee to the late Henry Jumper and Bessie Smoker Jumper.  Willie worked as a timber cutter....

Chipa Lone Eagle Wolf – obituary

  Chipa Lone Eagle Wolf, 62, of Jasper, Ga., passed away Saturday, April 10, 2016 at his residence. He was cremated and there are no local services scheduled at this time. Wolf was the founder of the Cherokee County Indian Festival. He enjoyed riding horses,...

Elsie Welch Watty – obituary

  Elsie Welch Watty, 80, of Cherokee passed away Friday, April 8, 2016 at the Cherokee Indian Hospital. She was born Sept. 12, 1935 in Cherokee to the late Adam Welch and Anna Powell Welch. Elsie was a true woman of God.  She was very faithful to her church.  She...