OBITUARY: Allen James Rattler “Cool”

OBITUARY: Allen James Rattler “Cool”

Allen James Rattler “Cool”, 56, of Robbinsville, N.C., went to his heavenly home on Friday, May 17, 2024 at Mission Hospital in Asheville, N.C. after an extended illness. Allen was a native of Graham County and the son of the late Willie and Iva Rattler....
OBITUARY: Jacqueline Smith Tesky

OBITUARY: Jacqueline Smith Tesky

Jacqueline Smith Tesky (Nov. 11, 1945 – May 10, 2024), of Johnson City, Tenn. and Sebastian, Fla. passed away Friday, May 10, 2024. Jackie was a resident of Johnson City for the past 20 years, spending winters in Sebastian for the past 10 years. She was the daughter...
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...