Dear Tribal brothers and sisters, November 2, 2001, a respected local Native Elder passed away. His name was George Dallas Ross, Sr., better known to everyone as "Papa Ross." He was a great man and a good Indian. He often set up booths at Pow Wow and sold the things he made. He was born in the Qualla Boundaries, Cherokee, NC January 24, 1933. He was 7/8 Cherokee/Creek. The funeral is Monday, November 5, 2001, at the Ryans Funeral Home in Trenton, GA. Papa Ross leaves behind his wife Paula Jean "Mama"Ross, daughters Debi Woods, Cindy Bauta and Dawn Pyron and sons George Ross, Jr. (Chuck) and Donnie Ross. If you would like to contact the family their address is P.O. Box 158, Trenton, GA 30752 Papa Ross will be dearly missed. Many may know Papa Ross from the many Pow Wow's he and his entire family attended. I spoke with Donnie Ross Saturday evening and he wanted me to send this out to everyone that may have known his father. Our prayers are with the family during this time. Gunalcheesh, Don Hoff Aan Kadax Tseen Chattanooga Kamama Sutton Ky Paint Clan