by admin | Sep 10, 2025 | OBITUARIES
Thomas Keith Parker, “Tom” as he was better known, age 81, of the Wolftown Community in Cherokee, N.C., passed away on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025, after an extended illness. Tom was the son of the late Ben and Flora Lambert Parker. In addition to his parents, he was...
by admin | Sep 9, 2025 | OBITUARIES
Roger “Poncho” Ballard Jr., 67, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, Sept. 5, 2025, after a long illness. Surrounded by love, he was joyfully reunited with his precious grandson, Kobe Gavin, whom he loved and missed with all his heart. Born in Charlotte,...
by admin | Sep 2, 2025 | OBITUARIES
Jeremiah Taylor, age 63, of the Big Cove Community, Cherokee, N.C., passed away on Monday, Sept. 1, 2025, at his residence after a period of declining health. Jeremiah was an avid sports fan, supporting the Cherokee Braves and Florida State. An outdoor enthusiast, he...
by admin | Aug 29, 2025 | OBITUARIES
Mary Arlene Walker Reagan “Arlene”, 75, of Whittier, passed away on Friday, Aug. 29, 2025, in Cherokee, N.C. She was born on April 22, 1950, in Stilwell, Okla., to the late Owen and Cornelia Proctor Walker. Arlene’s life was rooted in devotion to...
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,...
