OBITUARY: Richard Gregory George

  Richard Gregory George, age 27, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Tuesday, June 22, 2021. Richard was born to Grace George of Jackson County. Richard liked being outdoors and the family was very proud of him for all of his accomplishments. He loved his...

OBITUARY: No-Qui-Si (Star) Sampson

  No-Qui-Si (Star) Sampson, age 44, of Cherokee, passed away unexpectedly at Cherokee Indian Hospital on Saturday, June 19, 2021. Star, as he was commonly known as, is survived by his loving wife, Shakira Sampson. Star also leaves behind his mother, Inez (Tinker)...

OBITUARY: Emily Walkingstick West

  Emily Walkingstick West, 81, of Cherokee, passed away Thursday, June 17, 2021. Emily was the daughter of the late Johnny and Emma Walkingstick. She is preceded in death by her husband, Norman West; daughter, Donna West Welch; and her brother, Daniel...

OBITUARY: Robert Lee Washington Sr.

  Robert Lee Washington Sr., 46, of Sylva, passed away on Monday, June 14, 2021. Robert was born on July 23, 1974 to William Washington and Jacqueline Bradley Moody in Jackson County. Robert attended Olivet Methodist Church in Cherokee. Robert loved being with...

Memorial Service announcements for Sidney and Linda Myers

  Sidney Lee Myers, 78, of Cherokee, went to be with the Lord, Tuesday, May 8, 2018 at his residence. On Thursday, April 8, 2021, Linda Myers, 80, also of Cherokee, was reunited in Heaven with her beloved husband, Sidney. The Myers Family are honoring Sidney and...

OBITUARY: Betty Jean Lambert Hawkins

  Betty Jean Lambert Hawkins joined her heavenly Father, family and friends on Tuesday, June 1, 2021. Betty was born in Cherokee on Jan. 27, 1934, the child of Leonard and Carrie Lambert. She was a proudly enrolled member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians....