Nancy Edwina Jumper Poncho, 59, of Cherokee, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, March 19, 2017 at the Cherokee Indian Hospital.

Maggie Marie Owl, age 91, of Murphy, passed away Friday, March 17, 2017 at Murphy Medical Center.

Austina “Rooster” Rashae Bradley, 27, of the Birdtown Community, passed away unexpectedly Monday, March 13, 2017 at St. Joseph Hospital in Asheville.

LaWanda Sue French Myers, 70, went home to be with the Lord and her heavenly home on March 13, 2017.

Ned David Smith Sr., 82, of Cherokee, was called home peacefully at the church with his loving wife and church family by his side on March 8, 2017.

William David Tucker, 88, of the Dobson Ridge community of Cherokee, passed away Wednesday, March 8, 2017 at St. Josephs Hospital in Asheville.

Christopher Adam Woodard, 30, of Cherokee, is at peace with the Lord.

Kenneth James Kirkland, 65, of Whittier, went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, March 7, 2017.