OBITUARY: Leona Mae Bradley

OBITUARY: Leona Mae Bradley

Leona Mae Bradley, 96, of Whittier, N.C., passed away peacefully on Wednesday. July 16, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. Leona was known for her warmth, strength, her unwavering love for her family, friends,...
OBITUARY: Brittnee Mariah Arch

OBITUARY: Brittnee Mariah Arch

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Brittnee Mariah Arch, who left us on July 13, 2025, at the age of 31. Born on Feb. 16, 1994, in Farmington, N.M., to William Arch Jr. and Julia Becenti. Britinee was a proud American Indian who deeply embraced...
OBITUARY: Charles Asa James

OBITUARY: Charles Asa James

Charles Asa James, 53, passed away July 3, 2025. He was born July 24, 1971 in Andrews, N.C. He is the son of the late Kenneth Wayne James Sr. of Marble, N.C., and Stella Louise Carver James of Bryson City, N.C. Charles loved all music, especially heavy metal. He was a...
OBITUARY: Yahnie Ann Littlejohn Squirrel

OBITUARY: Yahnie Ann Littlejohn Squirrel

Yahnie Ann Littlejohn Squirrel, 78, of Cherokee, opened her eyes in Heaven on Sunday, July 6, 2025. She was a native of Cherokee born on Dec. 7, 1946 to Owen and Agnes Bigwitch Long Littlejohn. She was a member of Macedonia Baptist Church often attending church with...
OBITUARY: Daphne Carol Blount

OBITUARY: Daphne Carol Blount

Daphne Carol Blount, age 51 of Murphy, entered the glories of peace that passes all understanding and imagination at home on Sunday, June 29, 2025, with her loving family. Although she is no longer with us in her earthly body, her spirit lives on and she will forever...
OBITUARY: Sally J. Kent

OBITUARY: Sally J. Kent

Sally J. Kent, 62, of the Painttown Community in Cherokee, N.C., passed away after an extended illness on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at Cherokee Indian Hospital in Cherokee, N.C. A private service will be held for family and friends at a later date. Long House Funeral...