OBITUARY: Alissa Eden Tennielle Smith

  Alissa Eden Tennielle Smith, age 27, passed away on Monday, Jan. 25, 2021 following an extended illness.  She was a lifelong resident of Cherokee and was employed as a manager for a cabin rental business. She is survived by her mother, Sandra “Curly” Smith; ...

OBITUARY: Phillip Edward Bell

  SWANNANOA – Phillip Edward Bell, 75, of Swannanoa, passed away Friday, Jan. 22, 2021 at Carolina Pines at Asheville Health Care Center. A native of Washington, DC, Bell had resided in Buncombe County since 1993.  He was fascinated by Native American culture and...

OBITUARIES: John Walter Grant “Zahey”

  John Walter Grant “Zahey” transitioned from this life on Saturday, Jan. 23, 2021, surrounded by his family. John followed up his U.S. Forest Service, military – Air Force, and BIA – law enforcement careers to fulfill his true passion, becoming...

OBITUARY: Johnny Adam Walkingstick

  Johnny Adam Walkingstick, 45, of Cherokee, passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021.  He is preceded in death by his mother, Donna Roberta George Walkingstick; in addition to his brothers, Daniel Walkingstick Jr., and Nickyjack Walkingstick; as well as one...

OBITUARY: Hugh Jasper Bradley (H.J.) 

  Hugh Jasper Bradley (H.J.) passed away peacefully at Cherokee Indian Hospital Jan. 21, 2021, after an extended illness. He was born July 25, 1935 to the late John and Pearl Bradley. His grandparents were Morgan and Clarenda . He is preceded in death by two...