by admin | Apr 15, 2026 | OBITUARIES
David Obidiah Swimmer, 51, of Cherokee, N.C., passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, April 9, 2026, at UNC Medical Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. David was born on Dec. 27, 1974 to David Swimmer and Mary Sherrill. He was a graduate of Cherokee High School, class of 1995,...
by admin | Apr 8, 2026 | OBITUARIES
Martha Walkingstick Sampson, 66 of Cherokee, N.C., passed away on Sunday, April 5, 2026, at Mission Hospital. Martha was born in Cherokee, N.C., on Feb. 1, 1960, to the late Russell Walkingstick and Annie Arch. She worked at McDonald’s for many years, where she...
by admin | Apr 7, 2026 | OBITUARIES
Michael Glenn Murphy, 64, passed away on Friday, April 3, 2026, at 9:06 a.m. at Rainey Hospice House in Anderson, S.C., following a period of declining health. A graveside service will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 9 at Birdtown Cemetery, with interment to...
by admin | Apr 4, 2026 | OBITUARIES
Lloyd Knowles Arneach Sr., born Oct. 6, 1943, to Francis Newman Arneach and Roberta Mollie Gloyne, passed away on Friday, April 3, 2026. Lloyd grew up in the Elawodi (Yellowhill) community of the Qualla Boundary. As a youth, he spent time at his grandmother Arneach’s...
by admin | Apr 4, 2026 | OBITUARIES
Nov. 26, 1940 – March 31, 2026 Clara Saunooke, a dedicated sister, loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and cherished member of the Bird Town community, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 31, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of compassion and service....
by admin | Apr 2, 2026 | OBITUARIES
Harold Luther Coleman, 86, born Sept. 3, 1939 was called home to his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. He is, and will always be, best known as Papaw. Harold was the son of the late Bailey and Myrtle Coleman of Grape Creek. He was born, raised, and was a...
