Edna Locust Hornbuckle, 84, of the Birdtown community, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, Nov. 20 surrounded by her loving family.

Skilly French, 77, of Cherokee, passed away peacefully Monday, Nov. 20, 2017.

Melissa Ann Jumper, 41, of the Big Y Community in Cherokee, passed away Sunday, Nov. 12, 2017 at the Cherokee Indian Hospital after a period of declining health.

Michael Wilson “Mike” McCauley, age 69, of Whittier, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2017 at home.

Lucetta Hill Ward, 56, of the Big Cove Community in Cherokee suddenly went home to be with her Savior on Sunday, Nov. 12, 2017.

Joseph Saunooke, Sr., 67 of the Yellowhill Community, went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2017.

Nathanael Z.  Shinkman, 27, of the Wrights Creek Community in Cherokee, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017 at Mission Hospital in Asheville.

Doris “Granny” West Catt, 92, of Cherokee, went home to be with the Lord Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017 at Cherokee Indian Hospital.