OBITUARY: Mary Arlene Walker Reagan “Arlene”

OBITUARY: Mary Arlene Walker Reagan “Arlene”

Mary Arlene Walker Reagan “Arlene”, 75, of Whittier, passed away on Friday, Aug. 29, 2025, in Cherokee, N.C.  She was born on April 22, 1950, in Stilwell, Okla., to the late Owen and Cornelia Proctor Walker. Arlene’s life was rooted in devotion to...
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...
OBITUARY: Barbara A. Saunooke (Bossy)

OBITUARY: Barbara A. Saunooke (Bossy)

Barbara A. Saunooke (Bossy), 77, of the Birdtown Community, took the hand of Jesus to walk on the streets of Gold Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2025. A native of Cherokee, she was the daughter of the late Mary (Bell) Taylor. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in...
OBITUARY: Joedy Andrew Hobby

OBITUARY: Joedy Andrew Hobby

Joedy Andrew Hobby, 70, of Moreland, Ga., formerly of Atlanta, passed away Monday, Aug. 18, 2025, at Piedmont Newnan Hospital. He was born March 1, 1955, in Atlanta, Ga., to the late Berrian “B.A.” Andrew Hobby and Virginia Bishop Hobby. In addition to his...