All Obituaries

          Harold James Dutcher, 72, of Robbinsville, NC passed away Friday, October 12, 2018, at his residence.           A native of Florida, Harold has lived in Graham County for 32 years.  During that time, he owned and operated Dutcher’s Appliance Repair, working extensively throughout the area.              He was the son of the late Russell and...

Willene Smith McMonigle, 76, of the Long Branch Community in Robbinsville, NC, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 11, 2018 at her residence.           A native of Graham County, she was the daughter of the late Carlos and Inez Cable Smith.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene McMonigle, and her brothers, Wallace Smith, Ted Smith, and Doyle...

Candace “Candi” Noreen Davis, 53, of 609 W. Springwood Drive, Seneca, passed away Tuesday, October 9, 2018, at Greenville Memorial Hospital.  A native of Seneca, SC, Ms. Davis was the daughter of the late Roy Austin Davis and Jean Buchanan Davis. She worked for Oconee County Department of Social Services. Ms. Davis was a member of Seneca Baptist Church.  Ms. Davis is survived by her brother: Russell Davis (Debbie) of Greenville, TX; and one niece: Rebecca...

Herbert “Shag” Millsaps, 73, of Ryefield Road, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 9, 2018 at his residence.           A native of Graham County, he was the son of the late Gardner and Betty Jordan Millsaps.           Shag is survived by his loving wife of almost 50 years, Lavada Carver Millsaps; his son, Charlie Millsaps; his daughter and son in law, Missy and Todd McKeehan;...

Billie June Edwards, age 84 of the Orr Branch Community of Robbinsville, NC went home to be with the Lord, Sunday October 7, 2018 at The Hermitage Nursing Center in Sylva, NC.           She was a native of Graham County and the daughter of the late Clyde A. and Ruth Marie Jenkins Crisp.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, J.W. Edwards in 2014 and her daughter Kathy...

Roy Austin Davis, 78, husband of the late Jean Buchanan Davis, of 609 W. Springwood Drive, Seneca, passed away Friday, October 5, 2018, at GHS Cottingham Hospice House.  A native of Robbinsville, NC, Mr. Davis was the son of the late James Lee Davis and Christine Smathers Hedrick. He retired from Duke Energy. Mr. Davis was a member of the Seneca Masonic Lodge, Hejaz Temple and Seneca Baptist Church.  Mr. Davis is survived by his son: Russell Davis (Debbie) of Greenville, TX;...

          Kathy Lynn Crisp, 60, of Robbinsville, NC, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, October 5, 2018 at her residence.           She was the daughter of the late Zollie and Ollie Lee Farley Lynn.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, George Allen Farley, Gary Lee Lynn, and Ronnie David Lynn.           Kathy loved spending time...

Edna M. (Hedrick) Jiovenetta, born April 30th 1937, went to reside with the Lord on October 4th, 2018. Edna, born and raised in Graham County, was residing with her husband Joe in Walton County, Georgia. Edna loved reading and collecting primitive antiques. She is the mother of Melody Ann Sandor (Earl), Joe Jiovenetta Jr. (Debbie), and Anthony Leslie Jiovenetta. She had eight grandchildren and was expecting her first great-grandchild later this month. Services were held on Tuesday October...

Herve Cody, 87, of Robbinsville, NC passed away Wednesday, October 3, 2018 at his residence. A native of Graham County, he was the son of the late Cliff and Josie Wilson Cody.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Bill Cody, Felix Cody, Gerald Cody, Verlis Cody, Delbert Cody, and Lester Cody, and his sister, Evelyn Barrett. He was a contractor by trade and owned and operated Herve Cody Contracting for many years. He is survived by his loving wife,...

          Betty Jean Stewart Carver, 73, of Robbinsville, NC, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 3, 2018 at Harris Regional Hospital in Sylva, NC.           A native of Graham County, she was the daughter of Dollie Scroggs Stewart of Blairsville, GA, and the late Arvil Stewart.  In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence Carver, and her daughter, Tina Carver...