OBITUARY: Kathleen Talalah

OBITUARY: Kathleen Talalah

Kathleen Talalah, 60, of Cherokee, passed away on Friday, April 24, 2026, after a period of declining health at Cherokee Indian Hospital. Kathleen was born on July 1, 1965, in Chicago, Ill., to the late Samuel D. and Dorothy Talalah (Deford). She worked in the food...
OBITUARY: Jerry Max Raby

OBITUARY: Jerry Max Raby

It is deep sadness and loving remembrance that we announce the passing of Jerry Max Raby, 71, of the Qualla community, who passed away on Tuesday, April 28,2026. Jerry is preceded in death by his parents, Ted and Evelyn Raby; his first wife, Lawanda Jackson Raby...
OBITUARY: Patricia Ann Panther

OBITUARY: Patricia Ann Panther

Patricia Ann Panther, 73, of the Big Cove Community in Cherokee, went to her heavenly home on Sunday, April 26, 2026. She was the daughter of the late Samuel Sr. and Katie Panther. She was preceded in death by her brothers, Julius Taylor, Charles Davis, Samuel...
OBITUARY: Mikah Jahim “Spud” Lambert

OBITUARY: Mikah Jahim “Spud” Lambert

Mikah Jahim “Spud” Lambert, 18, of Cherokee, N.C., passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, April 23, 2026. Mikah was born in Sylva, N.C. to Michael Edward Lambert and Nina Marie Junaluska on Feb. 25, 2008. He went to high school at Jackson Community School...
OBITUARY: Tammy Lee Reed

OBITUARY: Tammy Lee Reed

Tammy Lee Reed, 54, of Sevierville, Tenn., passed away Sunday, April 12, 2026, at her residence after a period of declining health. Tammy was born on Dec. 8, 1971, in Cherokee, N.C., to Charles Reed and Cindy Reed (Tramper). She will be remembered for her big,...
OBITUARY: Charlotte (Woochie) Crowe George

OBITUARY: Charlotte (Woochie) Crowe George

Charlotte (Woochie) Crowe George, 82, of the Big Y Community, went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, April 14, 2026. A native of Cherokee, she was the daughter of the late Albert Crow and Regina Elizabeth Welch Crow. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded...