Rosie Owle Marler – obituary

  Rosie Owle Marler, 89, of Whittier, passed away Monday, July 10, 2017 at Tsali Care Center in Cherokee. Rosie was born Jan. 10, 1928 in Whittier to the late Mark Alven Owle and Belva Smith Owle.  Rosie was a potter and worked at the Oconaluftee Indian Village....

Jessie Long Maney – obituary

  Jessie Long Maney, 76, of Cherokee, passed away Monday July 10, 2017 at her home with her loving family by her side. She was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend.  She was a member at Rock Springs Baptist Church.  She worked at the Cherokee...

Fredrick Jackson Bradley – obituary

  Fredrick Jackson Bradley, 84, of Cherokee, went home to be with the Lord, Friday, July 7, 2017. A native of Swain County, he was the son of the late General and Julia McCoy Bradley. He is survived by two sons, Danny Ellis of Cherokee, and Ear Thomas Carroll;...

Nova Lis Esquivel – obituary

  Nova Lis Esquivel, 5 months old daughter of Kami Elisha Esquivel, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, July 2, 2017 at her home in Sylva. In addition to her mother, Nova is survived by her grandmother, Angela Esquivel; great grandmother, Betty Maney; one brother,...

Devan Whisper Jackson – obituary

Devan Whisper Jackson, 21, of Cherokee, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, July 1, 2017.  He enjoyed fishing, basketball, soccer, listening to music, spending time outdoors, and being with his friends and family. Devan is survived by his mother, Marsha Jackson; two...

Jessie Ross-Swimmer – obituary

Jessie Ross-Swimmer, 75, of the Big Cove Community, went home to be with the Lord Monday, July 3, 2017.   She was preceded in death by her parents, McKinley Ross and Lillie Mae Wahnetah; step-father, John Wahnetah; and her brother, Bob Ross.   She was a member of...