OBITUARY: David Edward Catolster

OBITUARY: David Edward Catolster

David Edward Catolster, 78, of Cherokee, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at his residence. David was born on Jan. 31, 1948, in Cherokee, N.C., to Betty Bird-Catolster and Boyd Catolster. He was a loving father, brother, and mentor to...
OBITUARY: Tommie Sue Lossiah, TM2

OBITUARY: Tommie Sue Lossiah, TM2

Tommie Sue Lossiah, TM2, 59, a retired Navy officer, died peacefully, Thursday March 19. 2026 at Memorial Mission Hospital. Tommie was born in Cherokee, N.C. on July 24, 1966, to the late Margaret Sherrill Lossiah. She attended Cherokee Central School and graduated...
OBITUARY: Deborah Ann Owl Littlejohn

OBITUARY: Deborah Ann Owl Littlejohn

And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away. And he that sat upon the throne said, Behold, I make all things new. And he...
OBITUARY: Marlene Teresa Mills

OBITUARY: Marlene Teresa Mills

Marlene Teresa Mills, 67, of the Wolftown Community, passed away after an extended illness on Wednesday morning, March 18, 2026, at the Cherokee Indian Hospital in Cherokee, N.C. Marlene was a lifelong resident of Cherokee, N.C., and the daughter of the late Geraldine...
OBITUARY: Rick Bradley

OBITUARY: Rick Bradley

On Thursday March 12, 2026, we lost a legend in his own right. Rick Bradley passed away in Trinity Alabama where he has resided for the last 15+ years. Born Feb 10, 1953 to the late Alvin and Melba Bradley of Buncombe County, Rick was their third child but, in all...
OBITUARY: Kellie Ann Bridgeman

OBITUARY: Kellie Ann Bridgeman

Kellie Ann Bridgeman, born on Sept. 7, 1976, in Haywood County, N.C., passed away on Sunday, March 8, 2026. Kellie’s life was defined by her deep love for her family, friends, and the animals she cherished. Kellie’s passions included camping, immersing...