OBITUARY: Mary Lou Gloyne Byler

OBITUARY: Mary Lou Gloyne Byler

Mary Lou Gloyne Byler, 95, died Saturday, May 11 in the Cherokee Indian Hospital after a brief illness of COVID-19 and pneumonia. Mary Lou was one of the four children of the late Lula Owl Gloyne and Jack Freize Gloyne. She was preceded in death by her husband,...
OBITUARY: Charlene Joletta Crowe

OBITUARY: Charlene Joletta Crowe

Charlene Joletta Crowe, 71, of Cherokee, went home to be with the Lord Wednesday May 22, 2024. She is survived by her children, Donna and husband Greg Morgan of Bryson City, and Nathanial “Nat” (Stephanie) Crowe of Andrews; five grandchildren, Teria (Andrell) Bowser,...
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...