OBITUARY: Terri Jo Beck

OBITUARY: Terri Jo Beck

Terri Jo Beck, 57, of Cherokee, went to her heavenly home on Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024. Terri was a native and lifelong resident of Cherokee, N.C. and the daughter of the late Guy George Jr. and Bernadine George (Hicks). She enjoyed trips to the casino and Sunday dinners...
OBITUARY: Russell Tooni Jr.

OBITUARY: Russell Tooni Jr.

Russell Tooni Jr., 73, passed away unexpectedly at his residence in Cherokee, N.C., on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024. Russell was a native and lifelong resident of Cherokee, N.C. He was the son of the late Russell and Geneva Cucumber Tooni. In addition to his parents, he was...
OBITUARY: Ethelyn “Sis” Roberts

OBITUARY: Ethelyn “Sis” Roberts

Ethelyn “Sis” Roberts, a cherished member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, passed away peacefully on Friday, Dec. 6, 2024, at the age of 104. She was a beloved mother, sister, aunt, grandmother, great-grandmother, friend and will be deeply missed...
OBITUARY: Curtis Ray Ward

OBITUARY: Curtis Ray Ward

Curtis Ray Ward, age 52, passed away unexpectedly at his residence on Thursday, Nov. 28, 2024. He is the son of Mary Jane Ward and the late Jack Perry Ward. In addition to his father, Curtis is preceded by brothers, Michael Ward, Timothy Ward and Ricky Ward; sister,...
OBITUARY: Clarence Steven Arch

OBITUARY: Clarence Steven Arch

Clarence Steven Arch, 63, of the Big Cove Community, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024. He enjoyed watching UNC Tarheels basketball and Carolina Panthers football and kept up with the Lady Braves basketball team. He was also very proud of his niece,...
OBITUARY: Roberta Ernestine (George) Long

OBITUARY: Roberta Ernestine (George) Long

Roberta Ernestine (George) Long, better known as “Rosie”, went to her heavenly home after an extended illness on Monday, Nov. 25, 2024. She is preceded in death by her husband, Billy Ray George; parents, Ernest J. Hornbuckle and Laura Belle Long; siblings, Robert...