Rosie Mae (Sequoyah) Hornbuckle, “Granny” as she was lovingly known by all, 75, of the Big Y Community, entered her heavenly home surrounded by family on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018 at the Cherokee Indian Hospital.

Nicolasa Lucille Librado Anastasio, 35, of Cherokee, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2018 at her residence. 

Charles “Chino” Ray West, 39, of Cherokee, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018 at Mission Hospital in Asheville.

Patsy Sue Ledford Maney, 74, of the Birdtown Community, went home to be with the Lord, Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018

Julia Leigh Bushyhead (aka Juls, Judo, JuJu) of Alexandria, Va., died in her residence of cardiac arrest on Thursday, Nov. 1, 2018. Her light went out but her shine lingers on and sparks in the hearts of all who knew and loved her.

Edbert Wilson Walkingstick, 60, of Cherokee, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018.  He lived on the 3200 acre tract and retired as transportation coordinator at Dora Reed Headstart after 35 years of service.

Freida W. Panther, 62, of Cherokee, passed away Sunday, Nov. 4, 2018.  

Dorothy Frances (James) Farmer, 87, Whittier, and past resident and birth home of Miami, Fla., passed away on Friday, Nov. 2 following an extended illness and a brief stay on Hospice care while at the Elizabeth House in Flat Rock.