All Obituaries

J.R. Rodgers, 71, of the Massey Branch Community in Robbinsville, NC, went home to be with the Lord early Friday, October 18, 2019 at his residence.  He was the son of the late Frank Walter and Nellie Von Massey Rodgers.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Steve Rodgers.  J.R. loved people; he was a kind and generous soul who would never turn anyone away.  He loved his kids and grandkids and enjoyed spending time with them.  A...

Mike Lewis, 54, of the Atoah Community in Robbinsville, NC, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 16, 2019 at Mission Hospital in Asheville, NC, after a long battle with diabetes.  Mike was a native of Graham County and the son of Nettie Jean Eller Lewis of Robbinsville, NC and the late Alvin “Hardwood” Lewis.  In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his sister, Melanie Lewis; and his brothers, Marty Lewis, Darrin Lewis and Mark...

Leona Wiggins West, 91, of Robbinsville, NC, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 12, 2019 at Graham Healthcare and Rehabilitation.  A native of Graham County, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Minnie Holloway Wiggins.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Otis West; her brother, Henry Wiggins; her nephew, Oliver Wiggins; and her great nephew, Brian Wright.   She is survived by her niece, Sandra Long, of Robbinsville,...

On Sunday October 6, 2019 Burt James Frix of Robbinsville NC, formerly of Muskogee OK, passed away at the young age of 49. Burt is preceded in death by his mother Ida McDermott of Robbinsville NC, formerly Muskogee OK. He is survived by his father Bill Frix of Muskogee OK. Bettina Frix of Tahlequah OK, and Brother Billy Frix and wife Jody Frix of Robbinsville. Burt will be missed by his family and his many friends. Burt was an operator for Graham County Land Co. He loved his job and the...

On Monday, September 30, 2019, Alicia Batts of Robbinsville, NC, unexpectedly passed away at the young age of 42 from heart failure at UT Medical Center in Knoxville, TN, while awaiting heart surgery.   Alicia was the daughter of her parents, Marlene and William Artrip of Robbinsville, NC, and Ronald and Darlene Batts of Alabama.   In addition to her parents, she is also survived by her three beautiful children, Anthony Lyons, 18, Lindsey Batts, 13, and Isabell Batts, 12; her...

Elwanda Phillips, 62, of the Meadow Branch Community near Robbinsville, NC, passed away on Sunday, September 29, 2019 at Care Partners Solace Center in Asheville, NC.  A native of the Chattanooga, TN community, she was the daughter of the late Russell and Nannie Mae Wilcox Gunther.  IN addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Tim Gunther.  She is survived by her daughter and son in law, Tonya and Steve Icenhower of Robbinsville, NC; her...

Jesse Mack Bridges, age 82 of Robbinsville, NC passed away, Wednesday, September 24, 2019 at Mission Hospital in Asheville, NC.           He was a native of Graham County and the son of the late Jess and Mamie Bradshaw Bridges.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his son Jesse Mack Bridges Jr. and 11 brothers and sisters.           He is survived by his wife, Bobbie Crane...

June Marie Hyde Stewart, 82, of the Atoah Community in Robbinsville, NC, passed away Monday, September 23, 2019 at Erlanger Western Carolina Hospital in Murphy, NC. A native of Graham County, she was the daughter of the late Ernest and Maggie Bridges Hyde.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Stewart, and her sisters, Joyce Cable and Joan Hyde. She is survived by her children and their spouses, Erma and Jerry Phillips of Robbinsville, NC,...

Lavada Buchanan Crisp, 76, of Maryville, TN, formerly of Robbinsville, NC, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 21, 2019, at Fairpark Health Center in Maryville, TN.  A native of Graham County, she was the daughter of the late Arnold and Hazel Snider Buchanan.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Calvin Crisp.  Lavada worked for 39 years with Phillips and Jordan, beginning in the Robbinsville office and transferring later to...

Emmett R. Phillips, 81, of the Franks Creek Community in Robbinsville, NC, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, September 20, 2019 at his residence.  A native of Graham County, he was the son of the late Henry and Ethel Roberts Phillips.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his infant daughter, Rebecca Phillips, his brother, Herbert Phillips, and his sisters, Jessie Mae Grindstaff, Bunavee Carpenter, Alowayne Smith and Patty Sue Phillips.  Emmett was...