OBITUARY: Frieda Marlene Brown

OBITUARY: Frieda Marlene Brown

Frieda Marlene Brown, born Jan. 13, 1939, in Graham County, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, July 23, 2025. A lifelong resident of the Snowbird Community, Frieda was known for her unwavering devotion to her family and faith. She never failed to make an entrance...
OBITUARY: Michael Dean Owle “Deano”

OBITUARY: Michael Dean Owle “Deano”

It is with a mix of sadness and celebration that we announce the passing of Michael Dean Owle “Deano”, who left this world and departed into eternity, on Monday, July 14, 2025, at the age of 58 after an extensive battle with cancer. Born on Sept. 9, 1966,...
OBITUARY – Delores Amelia Cucumber

OBITUARY – Delores Amelia Cucumber

Delores Amelia Cucumber, age 52, of Cherokee, N.C., passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday evening, July 15, 2025, at Memorial Mission Hospital. She was a native and lifelong resident of the Birdtown Community and the daughter of the late Ronnie Cucumber. Delores is...
OBITUARY: Frieda Marlene Brown

OBITUARY: Leona Mae Bradley

Leona Mae Bradley, 96, of Whittier, N.C., passed away peacefully on Wednesday. July 16, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. Leona was known for her warmth, strength, her unwavering love for her family, friends,...
OBITUARY: Brittnee Mariah Arch

OBITUARY: Brittnee Mariah Arch

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Brittnee Mariah Arch, who left us on July 13, 2025, at the age of 31. Born on Feb. 16, 1994, in Farmington, N.M., to William Arch Jr. and Julia Becenti. Britinee was a proud American Indian who deeply embraced...
OBITUARY: Charles Asa James

OBITUARY: Charles Asa James

Charles Asa James, 53, passed away July 3, 2025. He was born July 24, 1971 in Andrews, N.C. He is the son of the late Kenneth Wayne James Sr. of Marble, N.C., and Stella Louise Carver James of Bryson City, N.C. Charles loved all music, especially heavy metal. He was a...