OBITUARY: Gabriel Dillon “Gabeybaby” Chekelelee

OBITUARY: Gabriel Dillon “Gabeybaby” Chekelelee

Gabriel Dillon “Gabeybaby” Chekelelee, 31, of the Snowbird Community, went home to be with the lord on Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2023. Gabe was born in Sylva, N.C. on April 23, 1991 and graduated from Robbinsville High School in 2010. He was an avid Carolina fan. Go Heels!! A...
OBITUARY: Sarah Rosalie Cabe Lewis

OBITUARY: Sarah Rosalie Cabe Lewis

Rosalie Lewis passed away at Novant Presbyterian Hospital on the evening of Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023, due to complications from flu-related pneumonia. Her 17-day battle with the illness was a true testament to her mental and physical strength. She was thankful to all...
OBITUARY: Kaitlyn “Katy” Cree Muzzy

OBITUARY: Kaitlyn “Katy” Cree Muzzy

Kaitlyn “Katy” Cree Muzzy, 27, of Sylva passed Friday, Jan. 20, 2023. Katy is survived by her mother, Dorothy Sue Boardman; sisters, Lonna McCullen Bennet and Emily Bridge Wallace; and best friends, Kelsey Bradley and Callie Fearrington. Katy attended Person First...
OBITUARY: Michelle Lavonne Rodriguez

OBITUARY: Michelle Lavonne Rodriguez

Michelle Lavonne Rodriguez, age 50, of Cherokee, N.C., passed away peacefully at her residence on Thursday, Jan. 19, 2023. She is the daughter of the late David and Mary Catt. Michelle is survived by her children, Kenneth Edward Cucumber and Mason Kade White, both of...
OBITUARY: Michelle Lavonne Rodriguez

OBITUARY – Nevada “Vadie” Serenity Bone

Nevada transitioned from this life on Friday, Jan. 13, 2023, at the age of 39. Nevada was born into the Deer Clan on July 2, 1983, on a stormy summer thunderstorm in Sylva, N.C.  Nevada was an enrolled member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, and also Lakota...
OBITUARY: Andreanne Rose Catt

OBITUARY: Andreanne Rose Catt

Andreanne Rose Catt, a daughter of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians and the Sicangu Lakota Nation. Daughter of the late Rochelle Rae Walking Eagle and Boyd Andrew Catt (Andrew Iron Shell). Andreanne was born during a fierce summer storm that knocked the lights out...