Arnold Henry Messer – obituary

     Arnold Henry Messer, 82, Whittier, died on July 21, 2011 at the Charles George VA Hospital in Asheville following an extended illness. He was a resident of the Camp Creek community and was an avid gardener.      He was preceded in death by his wife, Divola Elders...

Carol Jean Maney Johnson – obituary

     Carol Jean Maney Johnson, 76, of the Big Y Community passed away Wednesday, July 20, 2011 at Tsali Care Center. She was a member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. She was the daughter of the late Emma and Jake Maney. She was also preceded in death by her...

Rufus Locust – obituary (revised 7-22)

     Rufus Locust, 67, of the Birdtown Community went home to be with the Lord on Monday, July 18, 2011 at his residence. A native of Swain County, he was the son of the late McKinley and Mable Mae Locust. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ola M. Ruff Locust; and...

Darlene Emmaline Bird – obituary

     Darlene Emmaline Bird, 49, of Cherokee died July 18, 2011 at Mission Hospital in Asheville, NC.   She was a resident of the Birdtown Community.      She was preceded in death by her parents, Toby Bird Goings and Doris Youngdeer Bird, and brothers, Emerson Bird,...

James Oliver Butler – obituary

     James Oliver Butler, 66, of Old #4 Road, passed away Sunday, June 12th, 2011 at his residence. A native of South Carolina, he had lived in Swain County for the past 7 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lee and Mary Fowler Butler, one brother, Earl...

Paul Thomas Brown – obituary

       KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Paul Thomas Brown, age 85, born in Knoxville on June 7, 1925, passed away June 1, 2011. He was a man full of faith, honor, and integrity, with a lifetime of service and love for his church, family and friends. Paul was a graduate of the...