OBITUARY: Christopher Hayes Calhoun “Hayes”

OBITUARY: Christopher Hayes Calhoun “Hayes”

Christopher Hayes Calhoun “Hayes”, 64, of the Big Cove Community, passed away peacefully Sept. 26, 2024 at Frye Medical Center in Hickory, N.C.  He was born July 22, 1960 to the late Walker and Evelyn Hornbuckle Calhoun. Hayes was a very active man who enjoyed being...
OBITUARY: Malinda Ann Driver Mahan

OBITUARY: Malinda Ann Driver Mahan

Malinda Ann Driver Mahan, 70, of the Birdtown Community (originally from the Big Cove Community), went home to be with the lord on Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024, surrounded by family at Tsali Care Center. She is the daughter of the late Jim and Ina Driver. In addition to her...
OBITUARY: Robert Phillip Haire

OBITUARY: Robert Phillip Haire

Robert Phillip Haire, 88, passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2024. Phil was born May 1, 1936 in Caretta, W.V., to Herman and Pauline Jackson Haire. His family later moved to West Jefferson, N.C., where he grew up. Phil was a graduate of the University of North Carolina...
OBITUARY: Claude Ray Sneed

OBITUARY: Claude Ray Sneed

It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of our beloved father, Claude Ray Sneed. He was 80 years old. Born and raised in Cherokee, N.C., he passed away peacefully on Friday, Oct. 4, 2024 at Cherokee Indian Hospital. Claude is survived by his wife, Mona...
OBITUARY: Tony Steven Taylor

OBITUARY: Tony Steven Taylor

Tony Steven Taylor, 61, passed away Thursday, Oct. 3, 2024, at Cherokee Indian Hospital. Tony was born Nov. 1, 1963 to the late Sandi Taylor Reagan. He loved his Tarheels, his babies, and taking care of his loved ones. In addition to his mother, he is preceded in...
OBITUARY: LilyMay Smith Tucker

OBITUARY: LilyMay Smith Tucker

LilyMay Smith Tucker, age 87, of the Wolftown/Big Y community, passed away at her residence after an extended illness on Thursday, Oct. 3, 2024. She is the daughter of the late John and Ollie Smith. She is survived by her son, Noel J. Blakely (Miriam) of Cherokee,...