OBITUARY: Kristine Trottingwolf 

OBITUARY: Kristine Trottingwolf 

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,...
OBITUARY: Velma Jean McMillan Hemphill

OBITUARY: Velma Jean McMillan Hemphill

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...
OBITUARY: Robyn Michelle Bigmeat

OBITUARY: Robyn Michelle Bigmeat

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...
OBITUARY: Sherry Daniels Pheasant

OBITUARY: Sherry Daniels Pheasant

Sherry Daniels Pheasant, 64, of the Big Cove Community of Cherokee, N.C., passed away Sunday, May 17, 2026, after a long battle with cancer. Born June 13, 1961, in Huntington, W.V., she was the daughter of the late Donna Jean Harless Daniels and Leo Edward Daniels Sr....
OBITUARY: Dustin Thomas Smith

OBITUARY: Dustin Thomas Smith

Dustin Thomas Smith, age 21, of Cherokee, N.C., passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, May 14, 2026. Dustin was born on Dec. 8, 2004, in Sylva, N.C., to his parents, the late T.J. and Dusty Lyn Jones Smith. He was an amazing father and partner. He was an amazing son,...
OBITUARY: Bryson Eric Lambert

OBITUARY: Bryson Eric Lambert

Bryson Eric Lambert, age 27, of Smyrna, Ga., passed away Friday, May 8, 2026. Bryson was a graduate of Campbell High School. A service will be held in the chapel of Carmichael Funeral Home in Smyrna on Friday, May 15 at 11 am. Interment will be held at 10:30 am on...