James Raymond Jenkins Nix, 40, of Cherokee went home to be with the Lord Saturday, July 23, 2016.

Lula Reed Owl, 97, of Cherokee went home to be with the Lord Saturday, July 23, 2016.

Christopher David Mintz, 45, of Waynesville, went home to be with the Lord, Monday July 18, 2016, in a Buncombe County health care facility.

Nancy Ann Rose Long, passed away at the Cherokee Indian Hospital following a long illness on July 16, 2016. She was 77 years old.

Byrdie Renee Junaluska, 48, of Cherokee passed away on Wednesday, July 13, 2016 at the Cherokee Indian Hospital.

Winona Lucille Seay (Ma Seay), 101, of the Big Cove community went home to be with the Lord Monday, July 11, 2016.

Ben Oshel Bridgers, 76, of Sylva, entered the gates of larger life on Saturday, July 9, 2016, in his home.

Michael Ray French, 62, of Cherokee passed away Friday, July 8, 2016 at his residence with his loving family by his side.