All Obituaries

Claude Justine Walters, 88, died peacefully at 9:35 a.m. on Sunday, December 9th, 2018.  He was born on December 23rd, 1929 and graduated from Robbinsville High School in 1948.  He joined the Navy at the age of 18 and served honorably for 26 years in active duty.  He served in both the Korean War and the Vietnam War.  He retired as Lieutenant Commander in 1974 and went to work as a systems engineer for TRW in Washington DC for another 18 years. He was predeceased by his...

Gary A. Babbs, 71, of the Stecoah Community near Robbinsville, NC, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 5, 2018 at Blount Memorial Hospital in Maryville, TN, after a brief illness. He was the son of the late Gilbert A. and Maxine Kensinger Babbs.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Jill Sanders. He is survived by his son and daughter in law, Garrett and Kristen Babbs of Plant City, FL; his grandchildren, Sydney and Gwen Babbs of Plant...

Oneal Grant Orr, 73, passed away December 2, 2018, after her brave battle with pancreatic cancer. She is the daughter of the late Arthur Grant and Myrtle Stewart Grant of Tapoco, NC. She was also preceded in death by her sisters Edith Cook and Iva Sizemore. She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Lowell Jay Orr and her three children and their families: Lance Orr (wife Cheryl, children Evan and Clayton) of South Lake Tahoe, CA, Meredith Bruce (husband Beau, children Isabella and Lillian)...

          Roger D. Shuler, age 75 of Robbinsville, NC passed away Saturday, December 1, 2018 at his residence surrounded by his family.           He was a native of Graham County and the son of the late Noah Shuler and Ethel Stewart Shuler Holcomb.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Ronald Morris Shuler.           Roger was a faithful...

Rev. Ernest A. Stiles, Sr., 97, of Robbinsville, NC, eldest son of Oliver and Earie Stiles, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, November 19, 2018. Funeral Services will be held at 3:00 pm Sunday, November 25, 2018 at Fontana Community Church in Fontana Village Resort, Fontana Dam, NC.  The family will receive friends from 1:00 until 3:00 pm Sunday at the Church, prior to the service.  Committal services will be held at 11:00 am Monday, November 26, 2018 at Old Mother Cemetery...

  David G. Garland, 57, of the Lower Tuskeegee Community near Robbinsville, NC, passed away early Monday, November 19, 2018 at Mission Hospital in Asheville, NC. A native of Graham County, he was the son of Nina Cable Garland of Tuskeegee, and the late Vincent Garland. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife of 30 years, Terri Dykes Garland; their daughter, Tiffany Garland of Tuskeegee; and his sister and brother in law, Debby and Tommy Hussey of Bennett, NC. Funeral...

Marvin Dale Harris, 39, of Robbinsville, NC passed away Wednesday, November 14, 2018. A native of Gaston County, he had lived in Graham County for many years.  He was the son of Denise and Vern Tipton of Gastonia, NC, and Jimmy Harris of North Carolina.  He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Peggy Sue Brooks Deaton. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his fiancée, Samantha Galloway; his sons, Darius Harris and Adan Harris, both of Robbinsville, NC, Alex...

Laura “Helen” Shook, 96, of the Jutts Creek Community in Robbinsville, NC, passed away peacefully in the presence of family on Sunday, November 11, 2018.  A native of Graham County, Helen was the daughter of the late Booth and Amanda Crisp.  She is preceded in death by her husband, William L. Shook, grandson, Christopher Shook, and brothers Boyd, Booth, Jr., John, Harold, Arnold, and Frank.  She remained close to her surviving siblings, Ralph Crisp of Andrews, NC,...

          William D. (Bill) Ivey, formerly of Palatka, died on Saturday, October 27 at Harris Regional Hospital, Sylva, North Carolina, after a short illness.           He is survived by his wife Susan (Sue) Breland Ivey of Stecoah, North Carolina, his sister Janice Ivey Leenhouts of Eagle, Idaho and her husband Bill, two nieces and four...

James Allen Fugate, Jr, 43, of Almond, NC passed away on October 26, 2018 at his residence. James was a loving dad to his children, each of whom made him happy and proud in their own distinct ways.  He was a devoted husband who excelled every day at showing his love and not just speaking it.  He worked hard, but he always took time for what mattered:  his family, his friends, and growing in his faith. He was born in Lake County, IN, and was the son of Vicki Graham of Gary,...