OBITUARY: William “Pat” Calhoun

OBITUARY: William “Pat” Calhoun

William “Pat” Calhoun, 77, of the Painttown Community, passed away peacefully, Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2025. A native of Cherokee, he was the son of the late Hewitt and Evelyn Hornbuckle Calhoun. He was a member of the Qualla Co-op and specialized in beaded...
OBITUARY: Linda Kay Rose-Carter

OBITUARY: Linda Kay Rose-Carter

Linda Kay Rose-Carter, age 81, of Cherokee, N.C., went to be with her heavenly Father on Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2025. She retired from Jackson Paper and enjoyed her retirement, which included cooking, gardening, spending time with family, participating in charity events,...
OBITUARY: Ramona Lossie

OBITUARY: Ramona Lossie

June 6, 1964 – Aug. 26, 2025 Ramona Lossie, beloved, mother, sister, and esteemed Cherokee basket maker, passed away on Aug. 26, 2025. A lifelong resident of Cherokee, Ramona devoted her life to preserving and teaching the art of Cherokee basketry. Born into a...
One Feather School Board Questionnaire

One Feather School Board Questionnaire

The One Feather posed the following questions to the candidates for Cherokee School Board. Question #1: How does the CCS Board of Education ensure that school counselors are creating space for juniors/seniors to continue higher education? Question #2: Does the...