OBITUARY: Barbara Swimmer George

OBITUARY: Barbara Swimmer George

Barbara Swimmer George, age 72, of the Painttown Community, passed away Thursday afternoon, Oct. 10, 2024, at Cherokee Indian Hospital. She is survived by her loving husband, Russell George of the home; children, Grace George (Derek), Charles George, Dianna Brady...
OBITUARY: Richard Earl Arneach Jr. (Richie)

OBITUARY: Richard Earl Arneach Jr. (Richie)

Richard Earl Arneach Jr. (Richie) was at his residence when the Lord unexpectedly called him Home on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024.  Richie was born in Cherokee, N.C. Oct. 11, 1951 to the late Richard Earl Arneach, Sr (Buster) and Bonnie Louise Arneach.  Richie celebrated...
OBITUARY: William Joseph Hornbuckle (Billy Joe)

OBITUARY: William Joseph Hornbuckle (Billy Joe)

William Joseph Hornbuckle (Billy Joe), 55, of Cherokee, passed away Friday, Oct. 11, 2024. A native of Cherokee, he was the son of the late George and Mary George Hornbuckle. He was a member of Antioch Baptist Church. He is survived by children, Kenneth Joseph Smith...
OBITUARY: William Joseph Hornbuckle (Billy Joe)

OBITUARY: Blaize Isaiah Chickaway

Blaize Isaiah Chickaway, born to Isaiah Chickaway and Jolie Locust-Pheasant on Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2024, passed away on Oct. 9, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his grandmother, Ivy Locust; and uncles, Spencer Locust,...
OBITUARY: Christopher Hayes Calhoun “Hayes”

OBITUARY: Christopher Hayes Calhoun “Hayes”

Christopher Hayes Calhoun “Hayes”, 64, of the Big Cove Community, passed away peacefully Sept. 26, 2024 at Frye Medical Center in Hickory, N.C.  He was born July 22, 1960 to the late Walker and Evelyn Hornbuckle Calhoun. Hayes was a very active man who enjoyed being...
OBITUARY: Malinda Ann Driver Mahan

OBITUARY: Malinda Ann Driver Mahan

Malinda Ann Driver Mahan, 70, of the Birdtown Community (originally from the Big Cove Community), went home to be with the lord on Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024, surrounded by family at Tsali Care Center. She is the daughter of the late Jim and Ina Driver. In addition to her...