OBITUARY: Peter A. Friedman

OBITUARY: Peter A. Friedman

Sept. 2, 1950 – Nov. 1, 2024 Peter (Pete) Friedman passed away peacefully in Asheville, N.C., on Friday, Nov. 1, 2024. Born in Brooklyn, New York, Pete was a noted guitarist, composer, musical accompanist, and instructor. In the 1960s, he played and composed with an...
OBITUARY: Wesley Burgess Young Sr.

OBITUARY: Wesley Burgess Young Sr.

Wesley Burgess Young Sr., 70, of Cherokee, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024.  Wesley was born March 9, 1954, to the late Robert and Patricia Wells Young. Wesley was an avid motorcyclist and loved the freedom of the road...
OBITUARY: Addie Pauline Reed

OBITUARY: Addie Pauline Reed

Addie Pauline Reed, 53, of Cherokee, N.C., passed away Friday afternoon on Nov. 8, 2024, at Cherokee Indian Hospital in Cherokee, N.C., following a period of declining health. She was a beloved mother, daughter, sister, and friend. A native and lifelong resident of...
OBITUARY: Melissa Belle Garcia

OBITUARY: Melissa Belle Garcia

Melissa Belle Garcia, 52, of the Painttown Community, went to her Heavenly Home on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024. A native of Cherokee, she was the daughter of Oneva West Garcia of New Mexico and the late Joe Garcia. In addition to her father, she was also preceded in death...
OBITUARY: Misty Marie Blythe

OBITUARY: Misty Marie Blythe

(June 3, 1978 – Oct. 31, 2024) Misty Marie Blythe passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, Oct. 31, 2024. She is survived by her parents, Lola and Jack Ray Blankenship; six children, Nikeya, Rachel, Logan, Maiya, Emily, and Samantha; three grandchildren,...

OBITUARY: Paiton C. Rickman

Paiton C. Rickman, age 28, of the Yellow Hill Community, Cherokee, N.C., passed away Wednesday (Oct. 30, 2024) evening unexpectedly at his residence. Paiton was a beautiful soul with a contagious smile who left this world too soon. Paiton is the son of Patrick Rickman...