Snowbird

John Hedrick

News Staff
Friday, October 15, 2021
John Ted Hedrick, 89, went home to be with the Lord in the early morning on Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, at his son’s home, surrounded by his loving family. He was the son of the late Jasper and Mary Stewart Hedrick and a lifelong resident of the Snowbird community in Robbinsville, N.C.

Jim A. Bird

News Staff
Thursday, August 26, 2021
Jim A. Bird, 64, of the Snowbird Community in Robbinsville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, Aug. 1, 2021.  He was born in Swain County, N.C. on July 8, 1957, to the late William Bird and Ellen Bird, who survive him.  Jim spent his career working as a logger and then later in life a truck driver.
A mural in downtown Robbinsville – depicting matriarchs of the Snowbird Community – was dedicated in a ceremony Saturday. Photos by Charlie Benton/news@grahamstar.com

A mural in downtown Robbinsville – depicting matriarchs of the Snowbird Community – was dedicated in a ceremony Saturday. Photos by Charlie Benton/news@grahamstar.com

Mural honoring Snowbird women dedicated

Charlie Benton
Thursday, August 5, 2021
Robbinsville – Graham County’s first inhabitants were honored Saturday, with the dedication of a downtown Robbinsville mural recognizing matriarchs of the Snowbird community. The mural includes several Snowbird Cherokee women, honoring them for their contributions to the community.
Matthew Tooni performs during a Cherokee flute demonstration at Saturday’s 35th Annual Fading Voices Demonstration Day in Snowbird. Photos by Art Miller/amiller@grahamstar.com

Matthew Tooni performs during a Cherokee flute demonstration at Saturday’s 35th Annual Fading Voices Demonstration Day in Snowbird. Photos by Art Miller/amiller@grahamstar.com

Window to the past

Charlie Benton
Thursday, June 3, 2021
Snowbird – The community had an opportunity to learn more about Graham County’s first inhabitants Saturday at the 35th Annual Fading Voices Demonstration Day.  The event was held at the Little Snowbird Baptist Church and featured traditional Cherokee crafts, food, games and music.

Suzanne Agnes Adams

News Staff
Wednesday, March 24, 2021
Suzanne Agnes Adams, 72 of the Snowbird Community in Robbinsville, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 18, 2021. She was the daughter of the late Owen and Ida Teesateskie Smoker. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, sisters, nephew and grandson.

Local resident returning to state foundation board

Charlie Benton
Thursday, March 18, 2021
Snowbird – A familiar face to many in Graham County will be rejoining the Cherokee Preservation Foundation Board of Directors.  On March 5, the office of Gov. Roy Cooper announced that Janell Rattler would be reappointed as a member-at-large of the board.

Neowne Adams

News Staff
Thursday, February 18, 2021
Neowne Hooper Adams, 101 of the Snowbird Community in Robbinsville, N.C., went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2021 at her residence, after a short illness. She was the daughter of the late Jack and Belle Lovin Hooper.
Neowne Adams was all smiles as she celebrated her 100th birthday with family and friends at Cedar Cliff Baptist Church on Oct. 20, 2019. Adams passed away Feb. 9, at the age of 101. Photo by Marshall McClung/The Graham Star

Neowne Adams was all smiles as she celebrated her 100th birthday with family and friends at Cedar Cliff Baptist Church on Oct. 20, 2019. Adams passed away Feb. 9, at the age of 101. Photo by Marshall McClung/The Graham Star

‘Well done, my good and faithful servant’

Charlie Benton
Thursday, February 18, 2021
Snowbird – One of Graham County’s last-living links to a bygone age was laid to rest Friday.  Neowne Hooper Adams died Feb. 9 at the age of 101 and was buried at Carver Cemetery.  Born in a boxcar at a logging camp shantytown near Citico, Tenn. on Oct.