by admin | Aug 28, 2025 | OBITUARIES
William “Pat” Calhoun, 77, of the Painttown Community, passed away peacefully, Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2025. A native of Cherokee, he was the son of the late Hewitt and Evelyn Hornbuckle Calhoun. He was a member of the Qualla Co-op and specialized in beaded...
by admin | Aug 28, 2025 | OBITUARIES
Linda Kay Rose-Carter, age 81, of Cherokee, N.C., went to be with her heavenly Father on Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2025. She retired from Jackson Paper and enjoyed her retirement, which included cooking, gardening, spending time with family, participating in charity events,...
by admin | Aug 28, 2025 | OBITUARIES
June 6, 1964 – Aug. 26, 2025 Ramona Lossie, beloved, mother, sister, and esteemed Cherokee basket maker, passed away on Aug. 26, 2025. A lifelong resident of Cherokee, Ramona devoted her life to preserving and teaching the art of Cherokee basketry. Born into a...
by admin | Aug 22, 2025 | OBITUARIES
Barbara A. Saunooke (Bossy), 77, of the Birdtown Community, took the hand of Jesus to walk on the streets of Gold Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2025. A native of Cherokee, she was the daughter of the late Mary (Bell) Taylor. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in...
by admin | Aug 19, 2025 | OBITUARIES
Joedy Andrew Hobby, 70, of Moreland, Ga., formerly of Atlanta, passed away Monday, Aug. 18, 2025, at Piedmont Newnan Hospital. He was born March 1, 1955, in Atlanta, Ga., to the late Berrian “B.A.” Andrew Hobby and Virginia Bishop Hobby. In addition to his...
by admin | Aug 18, 2025 | OBITUARIES
Frederick “Horace” Arch Jr. (April 24, 1964 – Aug. 17, 2025), age 61, went to his Heavenly home after a hard battle with kidney and lung cancer. He hates to lose, so for those who knew him, you know he fought with everything in him. Born in Cherokee, N.C., he excelled...
