Emma Darlene Owle, 63, of Cherokee, passed away after an extended illness on Sunday, April 21, 2024, at Harris Regional Hospital.  She was born July 6, 1960, in Gaston County, N.C., to the late Burl Barker and Reba Smith. 

Earl Thomas Carroll, age 59, of Cherokee, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, April 2, 2024 at Mission Hospital from complications from surgery.

Marjorie Yoder Arkansas, “Nee” to her grandchildren, departed her loving family on April 5, 2024.

Isaiah Jeremaine Hornbuckle, 6 months, passed away Monday, April 1, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. 

Nicodemus Bushyhead, age 28, passed away on Monday, April 1, 2024.

Donald Smith Raby, 88, of Whittier, went home to be with the Lord Friday evening March 29, 2024 after a period of declining health. A native and a lifelong resident of Jackson County, he was the son of the late Ted and Evelyn Raby.

Janice Mathews Crutchfield, 73, of the Towstring Community, went home to be with the Lord Saturday, March 30, 2024 at her residence.

Doris “Mom, Mutti, Oma, Pug” Wilkerson, age 90, departed this life on Saturday, March 9, 2024 after a sudden illness.