Elmer Lee Swayney, 62, of Cherokee passed away at home on Feb. 28, 2012 following an extended illness.       He is survived by his loving wife of 38 years, Shirley A. Swayney;  children, LeAnn Swayney Flippo of Cherokee and companion, Randy Saunooke; Sheila C....

     Nellie Marie Driver, 54, of Cherokee passed away at Med-West Hospital in Sylva, NC on Feb.26, 2012 following an extended illness.      She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry LeRoy Tramper and Annie Ruth Armachain Tramper.      She is survived by her...

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     Margaret Jones Bradburn, age 93, of Morningstar Assisted Living in Sylva, died Monday, February 6, 2012. Margaret was a life-long resident of Jackson County. The daughter of the late Lyle and the late Gracie (Holcombe) Jones, she was the wife of the late Robert...

     Edward Thomas Hill, Jr., 55, of Cherokee passed away January 25, 2012 at Cherokee Indian Hospital after a brief illness.       He was preceded in death by his father, Edward Thomas Hill, Sr.       He is survived by his mother, Stacy Sloan (Smith); his companion,...