Jerry Michael “Mike” Jenkins, 53, of Cherokee, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Saturday, June 22, 2024.

Fredrick Gerald Reed Sr., a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend, passed away on Tuesday, June 18, 2024, in the comfort of his home in Cherokee, N.C., with his wife, kids, and family by his side.

Nathan Faymer West, age 70, passed away on Monday, June 3, 2024. He is the son of the late Alfred West and Geneva Wolfe West.

Rickie Allen “Bud” Armachain, age 60, passed away at his home on Wednesday, May 29, 2024. He is the son of the late Nellie Screamer Armachain.

Aaron D. Long, of Cherokee, North Carolina, got his wings and entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, at the age of 41 years old.

Mary Lou Gloyne Byler, 95, died Saturday, May 11 in the Cherokee Indian Hospital after a brief illness of COVID-19 and pneumonia. Mary Lou was one of the four children of the late Lula Owl Gloyne and Jack Freize Gloyne.

Charlene Joletta Crowe, 71, of Cherokee, went home to be with the Lord Wednesday May 22, 2024. 

Allen James Rattler “Cool”, 56, of Robbinsville, N.C., went to his heavenly home on Friday, May 17, 2024 at Mission Hospital in Asheville, N.C. after an extended illness.