William Perry Pheasant – obituary

  William Perry Pheasant, 68, of the Big Cove Community, went home to be with the Lord, Wednesday May 10, 2017. A native of Cherokee, he was the son of the late Driver Pheasant Sr. and Nettie Swayney Pheasant, both of Cherokee.  In addition to his parents, he was...

Lucy Lee McLaughlin – obituary

  Lucy Lee McLaughlin, born March 11,1940 in Raton, NM, passed away on May 7,2017 at her residence. She was the daughter of the late Ernest and Mildred Buffington McLaughlin. Lucy grew up in Sulphur Springs, Texas. After high school, she attended East Texas State...

Wilbur George Long – obituary

  Wilbur George Long, 77, of Cherokee, passed away Wednesday, May 3, 2017 at Tsali Care Center with his family by his side. Wilbur was a self-employed carpenter and logger.  He was of the Baptist faith. He is survived by two brothers, Garfield Long Sr. and John...

Darrell Katherine Barclay – obituary

  Darrell Katherine Barclay, 87, of Whittier, passed away Tuesday, May 2, 2017. Formerly of Arizona, she had lived in Jackson County for the past five years. She was the daughter of the late Joe and Ina Wallace. She attended and enjoyed her church family at...

Mary Hazel Lambert – obituary

  Mary Hazel Lambert, 82, of the Birdtown Community in Cherokee went home Tuesday, May 2, 2017 at her residence with her loving family by her side. Mary was a foster parent providing care for EBCI children.  She worked outside the home as a factory worker for the...

Nannie Sue Ball Blanton – obituary

Nannie Sue Ball Blanton, 74, of Bryson City, went home to be with the Lord, Friday, April 28, 2017 in a Buncombe County Hospital after a short illness. A native of Swain County, she was the daughter of the late Al and Nota Mae Dowell Ball. She was an active member of...