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...
OBITUARY: Hershel Felix Hyatt

OBITUARY: Hershel Felix Hyatt

June 20, 1948 – Dec. 28, 2025 Hershel Felix Hyatt enjoyed the simple pleasures of life-fishing, racing, and hunting-but nothing brought him more joy than time spent with his family. He was a devoted husband, a loving father and grandfather, and a steady presence to...
OBITUARY: Eugenia Thompson Guess

OBITUARY: Eugenia Thompson Guess

Eugenia Thompson Guess, born July 21, 1966, went home peacefully after an extended illness surrounded by family on Thursday, Dec. 25, 2025. She loved the Lord, and he was her anchor through her days spent in the hospitals. She is survived by her sons, Brian Thompson...