Craig Cuthbertson

Craig Cuthbertson, 66, of Bryson City, NC and Morganton, NC, passed away on Thursday, January 22, 2026. Born in Albemarle, NC on November 6, 1959, he was the son of Kenneth and Blanche Cuthbertson.

Craig owned and operated Grizzly’s Leather and several other businesses in Cherokee, NC 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 four beloved grandchildren, Ruby, Nora, Connor and Ava.

A memorial service will take place at 11 a.m., Saturday, February 7, 2026 in the Colonial Chapel of Sossoman Funeral Home in Morganton, NC.

Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.