OBITUARY:  William Ryan Crowe

  William Ryan Crowe, age 31, passed away unexpectedly at his residence on Monday, Nov. 1, 2021. Ryan is survived by his parents, Carroll Edward Crowe and Sherry Lynn Calhoun Crowe; children, Macksim Crowe and Bennett Crowe; brother, Joshua Edward Crowe...

OBITUARY: Mary Ann Wachacha

  Mary Gloyne Wachacha died Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021 after a brief battle with cancer. Mary was preceded in death by her parents, John H. Gloyne and Francis Smith Gloyne. Mary is survived by her husband of 45 years, Arnold Wachacha; four children, Noah Wachacha,...

OBITUARY: Michael Calvin Farmer Sr.

  Michael Calvin Farmer Sr., 44, of Sylva went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021. He attended Gardner Webb University, Tri-County Community College, and Western Governors University. He was a devoted RN and served in the healthcare profession...

OBITUARY: Rinda Lee Bradley

  Rinda Lee Bradley, retired Indian Health Service employee, died Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2021 at her home in Phoenix, Ariz.  She was 63 years old. Rinda was born April 18, 1958, at the Cherokee Indian Hospital, Cherokee, North Carolina to the late Maggie and Hugh...

OBITUARY: Clarence Leslie Murphy

  Clarence Leslie “Les” Murphy, age 79, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Oct., 2021, after an extended illness, at Cherokee Indian Hospital with his family by his side. Les is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Judy; his children, Michelle Murphy...

OBITUARY: Courtney Leigh Hicks

  Cortney Leigh Hicks, age 30, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, Oct. 28, 2021 at Memorial Mission Hospital. She is survived by her mother and step-father, Tonya and Jose Mendoza; brother, James (Phillip) Calhoun Jr.; sister, Macayla Kay Mendoza; and a very...