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Craig Cuthbertson Obituary

BRYSON CITY - Craig Cuthbertson, 66, of Morganton, passed away Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026. Born in Albemarle Nov. 6, 1959, he was the son of Kenneth and Blanche Cuthbertson.
Craig owned and operated Grizzly's Leather and several other businesses in Cherokee over the span of 40 years. He was an avid reader and a fan of all thing's science fiction, history and music. He was a member of the Bryson City Lions Club.
Craig is survived by his mother, Blanche; sons, Dustin and Dillon; life partner, Mary Ellen "Mellie" Davis; and beloved grandchildren, Ruby, Nora, Connor and Ava.
A memorial service will take place at 11 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026, in the Colonial Chapel of Sossoman Funeral Home in Morganton.
Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting sossomanfh.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Smoky Mountain Times from Feb. 5 to Feb. 11, 2026.

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