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NEWS ka-no-he-daObituariesErnest LocustErnest Locust, 65, of the Big Coveommunity, went home to be with theord, Tuesday, May 3rd, 2011 in ansheville VA Medical Center. A native ofherokee, NC he was the son of Rev.rthur Locust of Cherokee and the lateallie Junaluska Locust. He was a USrmy Veteran having served in the VietamWar and was a member of theteve Youngdeer American Legion Post143. He was preceded in death by hisife, Elsie Driver Locust.In addition to his father he is surivedby four daughters, Ivy K.ocust, Bonnie S. George and husbandoat, Jenny R. Maney and husband Jack,nd Ellie Mae Maney and husbandobert all of Cherokee, two sons, Ernestocust Jr. and wife Debra, and Clyde Loustboth of Cherokee, three sisters,inda George and husband John,uzanne Locust, and Wilani Taylor andusband Bill all of Cherokee, four brothrs,Jim Locust and wife Evelyn, Arthurocust Jr. and wife Parshala, Frank Loustand wife Betty and Jeremiah Loust,Sr. all of Cherokee, and 13randchildren.Funeral Services were held at 2:00PM Thursday May 5, at Goose CreekBaptist Church of which he was a member.Revs James Gunter and Arthur Locustoficiated with burial in the LocustFamily Cemetery with military gravesiderights conducted by the SteveYoungdeer American Legion Post # 143.An online register is available atwww.crispfuneralhome.orgWilliam Richard FreemanWAYNESVILLE - William RichardFreeman, known most of his life as"Crazzy Richard", born February 11th,1947, in Newport News, Virginia,passed away peacefully at home, Monday,April 11th, 2011 in Waynesville,North Carolina.He was the eldest son of the lateWilliam David Freeman,and is survivedby his loving Mother, Lois Hooper Freeman,his "better half" and mate, TerriStiles. Two daughters, Amber FreemanThompson, and Hyle Bathurst, grandchildren,Hannah and Reese, abrother,Marvin Freeman, a sister, DebraFreeman, and many nieces andnephews, aunts and uncles, and cousins.A "Celebration of his Life", will takeplace May 14, 12:00 at Water Rock Knobon the Blue Ridge Parkway in Waynesville,NC. All friends and family arewelcome.Richard grew up in Poquoson, Vauntil 1977 when he moved to WesternNorth Carolina.He was a natural athlete and setmany state and national records in trackthat has stood for many years. His professionwas in arts. So many carry hiswork whether it be in jewelry, wood, orin ink.He was one of the founders of theIndependent Bikers Association inWestern NC, and to all his brothers andsisters, "See you at the BIG Rally. I beginthe plans...."Betty Sue Bowers CrowderWHITTIER - Betty Sue BowersCrowder, 68, of the Qualla Community,went home to be with the Lord, Sunday,May 8th, 2011 in a Buncombe CountyHospital. A native of Swain County, shewas the daughter of the late Morris andBertha Ball Bowers. She was a memberof Deep Creek Baptist Church. She waspreceded in death by a sister Lilly MaeHuskey.She is survived by her husband of35 years, Jackie Crowder, one step-son,Michael Dean Crowder of Whittier, onebrother, Floyd Bowers and wife Bettie ofBryson City, one sister, Rosalee Mullgravof Dayton, Ohio, and ive nephews.Funeral Services will be held 2:00 PMThursday May 12, in the Chapel of CrispFuneral Home. Revs Clifford Willis andTerry Taylor will oficiate with burial inEuchella Cemetery.The family will receive friends from1-2 PM Thursday at the Funeral Home.An online register is available atwww.crispfuneralhome.orgEtta Beasley FrizzellBRYSON CITY - Etta BeasleyFrizzell, 87, of Bryson City, NC passedaway peacefully May 4, 2011, after a periodof declining health. Mrs. Frizzellwas born in Sylva, NC, the daughter ofthe late Harvey and Lena ShepardBeasley. She was preceded in death byher loving husband, Clifford, W. Frizzelland her sisters, Alice Fox, Mattie Deitz,Ola Deitz, and Winnie Dillard.Mrs. Frizzell is survived by a son,Ron Frizzell and wife Katrina; a daughter,Sandra Laws; grandchildren, MarkLaws and wife Lorrie, Lance Frizzell,Marisa Laws, Jenny Frizzell, JakeFrizzell; and great grandson, WestonLaws. She is also survived by sisters,Marie Parker and Evelyn Wellmon; abrother, Carol Beasley and wife Betty;and several nieces and nephews.She was a longtime member of DeepCreek Baptist Church. She worked atBelk and Bumgarner DepartmentStores, and managed Deep Creek Lodgefor several years.Mrs. Frizzell's family is grateful forthe love shown to her by special friends,Dessie McGugan, Frances Cook, Bob andKathie Wojdylo, and Linda Cross. Herfamily is also appreciative of the careand support shown by the staff of MemorialMission Hospital and MountainView Manor Nursing Center.Funeral services were held at AppalachianFuneral Services in Sylva at2:00 pm on Saturday, May 7, 2011 in thechapel. Graveside services were at theStillwell Cemetery, with Reverend EarlHolden oficiating.Memorial contributions may bemade to the American Red Cross DisasterFund for Tornado Relief.One Feather deadlineTuesday at 12noonThe Members ofMacedonia Baptist ChurchInvite you to join us forCampmeeting servicesMay 15 – 20Special Singing each nightOn Sunday at the 11:00 and 6:00 services Bro. Brandon MorrisThen at 7:00 Monday through FridayBro. Clark Paquett, Bro. Tom Shook, Bro. Billy ParsonBro. Stanley Adcock, Bro. Barry RackleyFor more information contact Bro. Dan Conseen at 269-28855/1210 cherokee one feather THURSDAY, MAY 12, 2011