OBITUARY: Sarah M. Eller Rochester

OBITUARY: Sarah M. Eller Rochester

Sarah M. Eller Rochester, 76, of Bryson City, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Wednesday May 15, 2024. She was born June 8, 1947 to the late Everett and Leona Jumper Eller. An avid reader, she enjoyed working Jigsaw Puzzles.  Sarah was a true homemaker.  She...
OBITUARY: Christine C. Toineeta

OBITUARY: Christine C. Toineeta

CHEROKEE, N.C. – Christine Cucumber Toineeta, 77, passed away on Tuesday, May 13, 2024 at Mountain View Manor. Christine was born in Jackson County and a daughter of the late David and Rachel Queen Cucumber. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death...
OBITUARY: Betsy Lou Taylor

OBITUARY: Betsy Lou Taylor

Betsy Lou Taylor, age 87, passed away on Wednesday, May 8, 2024, at Tsali Care Center. She is the daughter of the late David and Martha (Junaluska) Taylor. She is survived by her daughter, Kareen “Kay” Swayney (Robert); three grandchildren, Natalie Swayney (Robert...
OBITUARY: Matilda Reed Calhoun

OBITUARY: Matilda Reed Calhoun

Matilda Reed Calhoun, 73, of Cherokee. passed away peacefully surrounded by her family Tuesday, May 7, 2024. A native of Cherokee, she was the daughter of the late Samuel and Lucinda Bird Reed. She was a member of the Cherokee Pentecostal Holliness Church. She was...
OBITUARY: Raven Marie Hornbuckle

OBITUARY: Raven Marie Hornbuckle

Raven Marie Hornbuckle, 29, passed away on Friday, May 3, 2024. She is survived by her seven babies, Selena, Ollie, Javier, Reynaldo, Tito Jr. (Chuge), and Malachi; her husband, Simitrio Rios Sr.; mother, Lola Ledford (William George); adopted mother, Regina McCauley;...
OBITUARY: Robert “Bobby” Long

OBITUARY: Robert “Bobby” Long

Robert “Bobby” Long, 73, of Sylva, N.C., peacefully went to be with his creator on Tuesday, April 30, 2024. “Bobby” is proceeded in death by his parents, John and Winnie Long; brothers, John Long Jr., Elden Long, Jimmy Long; and sister, Shirley...