No-Qui-Si (Star) Sampson, age 44, of Cherokee, passed away unexpectedly at Cherokee Indian Hospital on Saturday, June 19, 2021. Star, as he was commonly known as, is survived by his loving wife, Shakira Sampson.

Emily Walkingstick West, 81, of Cherokee, passed away Thursday, June 17, 2021. Emily was the daughter of the late Johnny and Emma Walkingstick.

Robert Lee Washington Sr., 46, of Sylva, passed away on Monday, June 14, 2021.

The Myers Family are honoring Sidney and Linda’s wishes by celebrating their lives at their childhood churches in Townsend, Tenn.

Betty Jean Lambert Hawkins joined her heavenly Father, family and friends on Tuesday, June 1, 2021. Betty was born in Cherokee on Jan. 27, 1934, the child of Leonard and Carrie Lambert.

Robert “Bobby” Francis Stamper, 60, of Cherokee, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, June 3, 2021.

Joseph Edward (Eddie) Almond Jr., 65, of Cherokee, passed away on Thursday, May 27.  He was born Aug. 4, 1955 in Bryson City to parents Ruth Jean Cole Almond and Joseph Edward Almond, Sr. He had one sister, Ann Almond Howell (Bill) of Bryson City.

Carol Ann Finckbone, 67, of Cherokee, passed away on Monday, May 24, 2021 at her home.