OBITUARY: Tom Sequoyah Driver Jr. (June Bug)

OBITUARY: Tom Sequoyah Driver Jr. (June Bug)

Tom Sequoyah Driver Jr. (June Bug), 60, of the Big Y Community, went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025. A native of Cherokee, he was the son of the late Tom Sequoyah and Waneema Littlejohn. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by an...
OBITUARY: Gary Randall Toineeta

OBITUARY: Gary Randall Toineeta

Gary Randall Toineeta, 63, of Cherokee, N.C., passed away at his home on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. He was born Sept. 18, 1961 to the late Nick A. Toineeta and Marie Hornbuckle Harrison. He previously worked as a Security Officer and as a Police Officer for the Eastern...
OBITUARY: Faye Pheasant

OBITUARY: Faye Pheasant

Faye Pheasant, 61, of the Big Cove Community, passed away Thursday, Dec. 26, 2024. She is survived by husband, Jose Molina; children, Jeremiah Pheasant (Brandy), Luna, and Chino; sisters, Sharri Pheasant, Rita Pheasant (Gary), Carla Neadeau (Roger), Devona Toineeta...
OBITUARY: Francisco Esparza Jr.

OBITUARY: Francisco Esparza Jr.

Francisco Esparza Jr., age 50, passed away on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024, at Mission Hospital after a brief illness. He is survived by his children, Charles Esparza, Hannah Esparza, and Zoey Esparza, all of the home; two grandchildren; father, Francisco Esparza Sr.;...
OBITUARY: Amanda Lee Beck Bevis

OBITUARY: Amanda Lee Beck Bevis

Amanda Lee Beck Bevis, 82, of the Qualla Community, passed away Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024 at her residence. A native of Swain County, she was the daughter of the late Tilson and Bessie Bradley Beck and wife of the late Jason Bevis. She attended Wrights Creek Baptist...
OBITUARY: Justin Ray Queen

OBITUARY: Justin Ray Queen

Justin Ray Queen, 23, of Cherokee NC, had a change of address on Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024. He no longer resides in Cherokee but is now living in his heavenly home with his Maker and King. Justin was born May 11, 2001, to Johnnie Queen and Anthony Dean Johnson in...