Edward Francis Jackson (Frank) – obituary

    Edward Francis Jackson (Frank), 88, of the Wolftown community, passed away unexpectedly June 30 at Mission/St. Joseph’s Hospital. He was the son of the late Margie Arneach and Edward and Ella L. Jackson. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and served in...

Timothy James Ward – obituary

  Timothy James Ward, 48, of Franklin,passed away Monday, June 29, 2015.  Born in Swain County, he was the son of Mary Jane Kilby Ward and the late Jack Perry Ward. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by a brother, Michael Ward. Tim owned and...

Henry Queen Littlejohn

    Henry Queen Littlejohn, 48, of Cherokee, passed away on June 28, 2015 at the Cherokee Hospital following an extended illness.  Henry is the son of Henry Queen and the late Stacy Sequoyah and the adopted son of the late Boyd and Kina Littlejohn. Henry is...

Anthony “Tony” Richard Saunooke – obituary

  Anthony “Tony” Richard Saunooke, 38, of Cherokee, passed away Thursday, June 25, 2015. He was preceded in death by his parents, Richard K. and Mary Joan Robinson Saunooke.  Everyone who ever met Tony instantly liked him and his wonderful charisma.  He was a...

Bruce David Martin Sr. – obituary

  Bruce David Martin Sr., 68, of Cherokee, passed away Friday, June 19, 2015 at Cherokee Indian Hospital following an extended illness. He was born in Fort Defiance, Ariz., but has lived most of his life in Cherokee. He was a member of Olivet United Methodist...

Odell “Gene” Eugene Earley – obituary

    Odell “Gene” Eugene Earley, 57, of Bryson City, passed away Saturday, June 20, 2015.  He was born Sept. 25, 1957 to the late Chinera Earley. Gene was a Mason.  He was General Manager of different hotels in the local area. Gene is survived by...