OBITUARY: Mary J. Kazhe

  Mary J. Kazhe, of Cherokee, went to her eternal Heavenly home on Oct. 13, 2020. She transitioned from this life to the next, with friends and family by her side. Mary was born on March 8, 1949 in Swain County. She attended school in Cherokee up until high...

OBITUARY: Amy Smoker

  Amy Smoker, 91, a Cherokee Language fluent speaker of the Snowbird Community in Robbinsville, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020 at The Elizabeth House in Hendersonville. Ms. Amy is the daughter of the late Jesse Teesateskie and Polly Catt...

OBITUARY: Danielle Brady

  Danielle Brady, born Jan. 21, 1986 passed away Oct. 6, 2020. She was a wonderful beautiful daughter, sister, and the best mom. She was preceded in death on her mother’s side by her grandma, Golinda Lambert; grandpa, David Lambert; aunts, Mary (Bell),...

OBITUARY: George David Martin Sr. 

  George David Martin Sr., 71, of Cherokee, passed away peacefully at his home after battling an extended illness. He is preceded in death by his father, Arthur Hubbard Sr.; his mother, Sarah Jane Martin; his son, David Lee Martin; his brothers: Thomas Paul...

OBITUARY: Walter “Juke” Bradley Jr.

  Walter Andrew Bradley Jr., 34, of Cherokee, passed away on Friday, Oct. 2, 2020. Known by his family and friends as Juke, Walter is preceded in death by his father, Walter Andrew Bradley Sr., as well as his grandparents, Wally and Jessan Watty, Henry and Helen...

OBITUARY: Annie Bell Welch 

  Annie Belle Welch, 72, of Robbinsville, passed away, Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2020 at Graham Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. She was a native of Graham County and the daughter of the late Henry and Bessie Smoker Jumper.  She is survived by her husband, Joel...