All Obituaries

Philip Lamar Burke, 82 of the Old Tallulah Road Community of Robbinsville passed away, Wednesday, January 20, 2021 at Erlanger Western Carolina Hospital in Murphy, NC.           He was a native of White Co. GA but moved to Robbinsville when he was a small child.  He was the son of the late Henry and Nellie Loggins Burke.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Bill Burke, an infant brother, and his special...

Jerry Pilkington, 68, of Robbinsville, NC, went home to be with the Lord on January 20, 2021.  He was a native of Graham County and a graduate of Robbinsville, High School.  He also served in the Armed Forces in Germany.  Jerry lived a quiet, peaceful life.  He loved being at home, watching sports or working in his yard.  Jerry’s Christian faith was an important part of his life.  He read his bible daily and was very knowledgeable.  Jerry was the...

Zelma Holder Bridges, 73 of the Stecoah Community went home to be with the Lord, Tuesday, January 19, 2021.           She was a native of Graham County and the daughter of the late William Hobert and Ellen Elizabeth Lovin Holder.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, JD Holder, Robert Holder, Eben Holder, GL Holder, and sisters, Senith Johnson, Genevieve Fowler and Norma H. Carr...

Cecil Ray Green, age 90 of the Farley Branch Community of Robbinsville, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Thursday, January 14, 2020 at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta, GA.    Born in Swain County to the late J.L. and Grace Green, he spent most of his life in Graham County.  He was preceded in death by his wife of 49 years, Mary Ellen Green in May of 2011.  He was also preceded in death by sisters, Thelma Green and Mae Sluder; and brothers...

  William Jack Rogers, 85 of Tallulah Road in Robbinsville, passed away, Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at his residence.           He was a native of Graham County and the son of the late William Robert and Edna Colvard Rogers.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Wanda Anderson Rogers in 2013; his daughter, Patricia Beard; and his sister, Esteline...

Logan Millsaps, 22, of Robbinsville, NC, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 12, 2021.  He was the son of the late Jerry and Tina Evans Millsaps.  Logan is survived by his fiancée, Shelby Jones, his daughter, Caislee Shay Millsaps, and his sisters, Rainie Millsaps and Melissa Martin, all of Robbinsville, NC.  He is also survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins, and many friends who will cherish his memory.  Graveside...

Rene Brooks Roper, 56, of Topton, NC, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 9, 2021 at her residence. She was the daughter of the late Benalee Day Brooks and was a member of Rowlands Creek Baptist Church. Rene is survived by her husband of 22 years, Bobby Dale Roper; her daughters, Carla Horton (Brian), and Anna Newton, all of Andrews, NC; her sons, Madison Pressley of Georgia, and Bobby Roper, Jr. (Amanda) of Bryson City, NC; her maternal grandmother, Nell Day of...

On Friday, January 8th, 2021 JoAnn Buchanan Greene, 84, went home to be with the Lord, while many of her family and friends were by her side. She was a native of Graham County where she lived her entire life. She was the wife of Carl McKinley Greene for 62 years and was preceded in death by her parents, Earl and Murriel Buchanan. She was also preceded in death by all of her siblings, Hildred Shuler, Bob Buchanan, Ruth Wiggins, Bill Buchanan, Kay Peek, and Jean Davis. She leaves two sons....

  Roy Lee Smith, 57 of Circle Street in Robbinsville, passed away, Thursday, January 7, 2021 at his residence.           He was a native of Graham County and the son of Mandalline Mashburn Smith and the late Jessie Leroy Smith.  In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Buddy Smith and Nolan Smith.           He is survived by his wife, Betty Keith Smith; sons,...

Bruce R. Kellum, 60, of Robbinsville, NC, passed away on January 1, 2021 at his residence. Bruce was truly a Godly man; he walked it and spoke it. Bruce attended Norwich University as a History major. He wanted to be a pilot in the Air force like his dad and succeeded in getting a pilot slot. All his life’s dreams were shattered when he fell 60 ft repelling and became paralyzed from the waist down. Bruce overcame his tragedy 6 months later when he walked again. Bruce became an...