by admin | Jun 4, 2026 | OBITUARIES
William David Walkingstick, 77, an Eastern Band Cherokee, N.C. native, who resided in Louisville, Tenn., passed away on the evening of Friday, May 29, 2026. He was a 35-year retiree of ALCOA and a United Steel Workers of America Local 309 member. He enjoyed hunting,...
by admin | Jun 3, 2026 | OBITUARIES
Michael Lacaine Laws, 53, of the Lower Alarka Community, went home to be with the Lord Monday, June 1, 2026. A native of Swain County, he was the son of Sarah Reva Jenkins of Bryson City and the late James Harold Laws. He is survived by his wife of 29 years Julie...
by admin | Jun 1, 2026 | OBITUARIES
Carolynn Lynda Smith passed away in Asheville, N.C., on Saturday, May 9, 2026. Carolynn was born on Aug. 22, 1944, in Washington, District of Columbia, to Richard Louis Stocksdale and Mamie Blanch Anderson Stocksdale. In addition to being a devoted mother to her son,...
by admin | May 28, 2026 | OBITUARIES
Kristine Trottingwolf, of Petaluma, Calif., passed away on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at the age of 79. Kris was enrolled as a member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. Thankfully, she endures no more suffering from her battle with cancer. Kris was a gentle,...
by admin | May 27, 2026 | OBITUARIES
Velma Jean McMillan Hemphill, 82, of the 3200 Acre Tract, passed away Tuesday, May 26, 2026 after a long illness. A native of Swain County, she was the daughter of the late Ray and Edna Owle McMillan and wife of the late Henry Hayse Robertson and Charles Hemphill. She...
by admin | May 27, 2026 | OBITUARIES
Robyn Michelle Bigmeat, age 54, of Cherokee, N.C., passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, May 24, 2026, at her residence in Cherokee, N.C. Robyn was born on Sept. 21, 1971, in Cherokee, N.C., to her parents, the late Robert and Aubrey Ann George Bigmeat. In addition to...
