William “Billy” Dennis Calhoun, 58, of the Big Cove Community in Cherokee, passed away Friday, March 1, 2019 at the Cherokee Indian Hospital.

Carolyn Klinefelter Hill was received into the loving arms of her Lord on Sunday, Feb. 24, 2019.

Ocean Zaelynn Crowe, treasured daughter of Kaniah and Dodge, born Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2019, died peacefully in the arms of her parents after six beautiful and unforgettable hours. 

Nancy Audena Smith, 80, of Cherokee, passed away on Saturday, Feb. 23, 2019, at the Cherokee Indian Hospital.  

Mary Rodriguez Lambert, 47, of Cherokee, passed away Sunday, Feb. 17, 2019 at UNC Hospital in Chapel Hill. 

Lucille Cucumber, 73, of Cherokee, passed away on Monday, Feb. 11, 2019 after battling a terminal illness.

Joann “Jobee” S. Kalonaheskie, 79, of the Wolftown Community in Cherokee, passed away Saturday, Feb. 9 at Tsali Care Center after an extended illness.

Xavier Ryan French, 30, of the Wolfetown Community, passed away Friday, Feb. 8, 2019.