James Richard Bigwitch, 48, born Aug. 20, 1971 made his journey to his heavenly home from Cherokee Indian Hospital on Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2019.

Samuel Watty, 84, born April 22, 1935 went to his Heavenly home on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019 following a brief stay at the Cherokee Indian Hospital. His loving family was by his side.

Joyce Smoker Gregory, 57, of the Snowbird Community, went home to be with the Lord Monday, Dec. 11, 2019.

  Wayne McMillan, 73, of Whittier went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2019 at his residence.  A native of Swain County and proud member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, he was the son of the late Clifford and Mary Brady McMillan. He was a...

Natasha Rashae Pheasant, 23, of Swain County went to be with the Lord on Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019. 

Carl Ellis Parker, 59, of Cherokee, passed away unexpectedly at his residence on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019.

Herman Luke Crowe, the one-month-old son of Joel Daniel “JD” Crowe and Maritsa Stefani Wachacha, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2019 at 10:16 a.m. after being rushed to the Cherokee Indian Hospital. 

Tashina Shaylee Welch Miller, 23, of Robbinsville, passed away Thursday, Nov. 28, 2019 at Duke University Hospital.