OBITUARY: Clifton M. Owle

OBITUARY: Clifton M. Owle

Clifton M. Owle, 75, of the Birdtown Community, passed away due to an extended illness, Sunday, Dec. 10, 2023. A native of Cherokee, he was born April 2, 1948, to the late Jack Clifton Owle and Pauline Lambert. A strong and independent man, he was an outdoorsman, he...
OBITUARY: Ellen Cathey Rhodarmer

OBITUARY: Ellen Cathey Rhodarmer

CANTON, N.C. – Ellen Cathey Rhodarmer, a woman of faith, love, and adventure, passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2023, at Silver Bluff Nursing Home. Born on July 25, 1940, to Robert Echols and Marjorie Justice Cathey, Ellen lived a life filled with compassion,...
OBITUARY: Stephen Saunooke (Carlos)

OBITUARY: Stephen Saunooke (Carlos)

Stephen Saunooke (Carlos), 53, of Cherokee, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2023. A native of Cherokee, he was the son of the late Ruth Saunooke. He is survived by his children, Augustina Saunooke, Heather Clark, and Stacey Clark; seven grandchildren,...
OBITUARY: Peggy Rosalie Lambert

OBITUARY: Peggy Rosalie Lambert

Peggy Rosalie Lambert, 88, of Cherokee, passed away peacefully on Monday, Dec. 4, 2023, at Cherokee Indian Hospital. She was born on Sept. 5, 1935, to the late John A. Lambert and Sallie Ann Standingdeer Lambert. Peggy was known for her love of genealogy and fishing....
OBITUARY: Dale Franklin

OBITUARY: Dale Franklin

Dale Franklin, 57 of Cherokee, passed away unexpectedly early Wednesday morning, Nov. 29, 2023. A native and a lifelong resident of Jackson County, he was the son of Mary Olvey Franklin and the late Jesse Franklin. Dale worked for over 30 years and retired from...
OBITUARY: Ronald “Ronnie” Walker Sr.

OBITUARY: Ronald “Ronnie” Walker Sr.

Ronald “Ronnie” Walker Sr., 70, of Bryson City, went home to be with the Lord Friday, Dec. 1, 2023. A native of Swain County, he was the son of the late George William and Leois Evans Walker. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his twin...