OBITUARY: Winston Carl Wolfe Welch

OBITUARY: Winston Carl Wolfe Welch

Winston Carl Wolfe Welch, of the Big Cove Community, passed from this earth on Sunday, Aug. 3, 2025. Winston lived with mental health struggles that, while invisible, were a heavy burden. His suffering has ended, and he is lovingly being laid to rest by his family and...
OBITUARY: R. Leo James

OBITUARY: R. Leo James

R. Leo James, 86, of Whittier, N.C., passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, Aug. 3, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born Nov. 11, 1938, in West Palm Beach, Fla., to Rollie and Sarah James, Leo’s childhood was marked by hardship and hope. Growing up in...
OBITUARY: Harold George

OBITUARY: Harold George

Harold George, a cherished member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians passed away on Monday, Aug. 4, 2025, at the age of 71. Born on Sept. 20, 1953, in Cherokee, N.C., Harold led a life filled with love, laughter. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Elaine...
OBITUARY: Chanice Taylor

OBITUARY: Chanice Taylor

Chanice Taylor, age 32, passed away on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, in Asheville, N.C. Chanice “Mac a doo” Taylor was born on April 28, 1993, in Sylva, N.C., to Robert Taylor and Debbie Taylor. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, BIG Granny...
OBITUARY: Geraldine Nancy Bradley

OBITUARY: Geraldine Nancy Bradley

Geraldine Nancy Bradley, 87, of the Wolftown Community, passed away after an extended illness on Tuesday morning, July 29, 2025, at the Cherokee Indian Hospital in Cherokee, N.C. Geraldine was a lifelong resident of Cherokee, N.C., and the daughter of the late Roy and...
OBITUARY: Carol R. Bradley

OBITUARY: Carol R. Bradley

Carol R. Bradley, 81, of the Wolfetown Community, passed away peacefully Saturday, July 26, 2025. She was the daughter of the late Raymond and Glennie Roberts. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her sister, Barbara Davidson, and a brother,...