OBITUARY: Farrell Edward Oocumma

OBITUARY: Farrell Edward Oocumma

Farrell Edward Oocumma, age 37, passed away unexpectedly at his residence on Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023. He is the son of Norma Oocumma Davidson and father figure, John Long. Also surviving are aunts, Susan, Michelle and Peggy; uncles, Clint, Moses, TJ, and Nunnie;...
OBITUARY: Sherry L. Jones

OBITUARY: Sherry L. Jones

Sherry L. Jones, age 51, passed away on Friday, Sept. 1, 2023 at Cherokee Indian Hospital after an extended illness. She is survived by her brother, William Junior Jones (Jean); sister, Martha “Sissy” French; nephew, Will Jones; niece, Shelly Jones; and aunts, Rachel...
OBITUARY: Simpson Queen Jr.

OBITUARY: Simpson Queen Jr.

Simpson Queen Jr., 80, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, Aug. 28, 2023 while at Mission Hospitals Memorial Campus. He is the son of the late Simpson Queen Sr. and Alzena (Locust) Bradley. Simpson is survived by his brother, Henderson “Sonny” Climbingbear Jr. of...
OBITUARY: Betty Jeanne Tahquette

OBITUARY: Betty Jeanne Tahquette

Betty Jeanne Tahquette, 77, went to her Heavenly Home on Sunday, Aug. 27, 2023, after a brief illness. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Alfred Tahquette, and her parents, J. Frank and Mildred Needham. She is survived by her daughter, Michelle Tahquette,...
OBITUARY: Nancy Plemmons

OBITUARY: Nancy Plemmons

Nancy Plemmons, 81, of Murphy, passed away Monday, Aug. 21, 2023. She was the daughter of the late George Bradley and Tiney “Bigmeat” Thompson.  In addition to the parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Tony Plemmons; step-father, Adam...
OBITUARY: Tina Diane Farmer

OBITUARY: Tina Diane Farmer

Tina Diane Farmer, 45, of Cullowhee, passed away Wednesday morning, Aug. 23, 2023.  A native and a lifelong resident of Jackson County, she was the daughter of Diana Queen Van Etten of Cullowhee and the late Roger Van Etten. A 5th Grade teacher for the Cherokee...