by admin | Dec 7, 2023 | OBITUARIES
Stephen Saunooke (Carlos), 53, of Cherokee, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2023. A native of Cherokee, he was the son of the late Ruth Saunooke. He is survived by his children, Augustina Saunooke, Heather Clark, and Stacey Clark; seven grandchildren,...
by admin | Dec 5, 2023 | OBITUARIES
Peggy Rosalie Lambert, 88, of Cherokee, passed away peacefully on Monday, Dec. 4, 2023, at Cherokee Indian Hospital. She was born on Sept. 5, 1935, to the late John A. Lambert and Sallie Ann Standingdeer Lambert. Peggy was known for her love of genealogy and fishing....
by admin | Dec 5, 2023 | OBITUARIES
Dale Franklin, 57 of Cherokee, passed away unexpectedly early Wednesday morning, Nov. 29, 2023. A native and a lifelong resident of Jackson County, he was the son of Mary Olvey Franklin and the late Jesse Franklin. Dale worked for over 30 years and retired from...
by admin | Dec 3, 2023 | OBITUARIES
Ronald “Ronnie” Walker Sr., 70, of Bryson City, went home to be with the Lord Friday, Dec. 1, 2023. A native of Swain County, he was the son of the late George William and Leois Evans Walker. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his twin...
by admin | Dec 3, 2023 | OBITUARIES
Linda Faye Jumper, 61, of Cherokee, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, Dec. 1, 2023, at Mission Hospital in Asheville. She was born in Cherokee on Sept. 6, 1962, to the late Stancil Jumper and Lillian Toineeta Jumper. She was their second child and lived her...
by admin | Nov 30, 2023 | OBITUARIES
Lorretta Jean Jobe, 73, went to sleep in Jesus on Oct. 27, 2023, following a year of declining health. She belonged to the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Born in Denver, Colo., she has called Cherokee home for the past 20 years since moving here from Vero Beach, Fla....
