OBITUARY: Josephine Yde Bradley (Jo)

OBITUARY: Josephine Yde Bradley (Jo)

Josephine Yde Bradley (Jo), beloved wife, mother and friend, passed away on Friday, Dec. 19, 2025 surrounded by her family at the age of 87. Born in Leesburg, Fla., she was the daughter of Emil and Doris Yde. Jo is survived by her devoted husband, Frank Bradley, and...
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Happy with Fitness class experience

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Happy with Fitness class experience

I want to share my experience with our community in hopes that more of them will take advantage of what I feel is a great opportunity. There is a fitness class being offered at the Fitness Center through the Physical Therapy Department of the Cherokee Indian Hospital...
OBITUARY: Una Lea “Teetsie” Sampson

OBITUARY: Una Lea “Teetsie” Sampson

Una Lea “Teetsie” Sampson, 62, went to her heavenly home where she was greeted by loved ones on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025 at Mission Hospital. She worked in the kitchen at Cherokee Central Schools for over 14 years. One of her biggest joys was when children would see...
OBITUARY: Thomas Eugene Pheasant Jr.

OBITUARY: Thomas Eugene Pheasant Jr.

Thomas Eugene Pheasant Jr., 23, passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2025, in Cherokee, N.C. Thomas was born on May 16, 2002, in Sylva, N.C., to parents Thomas Eugene Pheasant and Greta Calhoun. He was a lifelong resident of Cherokee, N.C., in the Wolftown Community....
OBITUARY: James Richard Walkingstick

OBITUARY: James Richard Walkingstick

James Richard Walkingstick, also known as Jamie, 45, of Cherokee, passed away on Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025, at Memorial Mission Hospital in Asheville, N.C., after an extended illness. Jamie was a lifelong resident of Cherokee. He was preceded in death by his maternal...