Michael (Mikey) Owle

Michael (Mikey) Owle, 44, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, November 28, 2019. A native of Cherokee he was the son of Michael Owle of Cherokee and the late Katherine Owle.

In addition to his father, he leaves behind  his wife, Tabitha Tranter of the home; one daughter, Nevaeh Owle whom he thought the world of. She was his bright and shining star that shined brighter than no other. One sister, Katina Owle (Corey) of Cherokee; two brothers, Daniel Owle (Kaitlyn) of Cherokee, Donald Owle (Alissa) of Bryson City; and several nieces and nephews and his work family at New Kituwah Academy where he was employed and took pride in helping preserve the Cherokee Language.

Funeral services were held at 2:00 pm Monday at Crisp Funeral Home chapel. Rev. James (Bo) Parris officiated with burial in the Birdtown Cemetery.

The family received friends from 6 to 8 pm Sunday at the funeral home.

Pallbearers were Thomas and Adam Owl, Richard Wolfe, Garfield Long, David Tranter, Jr., Ryan Tranter, Iain Brokenshire.  Honorary pallbearers will be Jamie, Sam, Vincent and Vladimir Owle.