All Obituaries

Hugh Darrell Williams, age 83 of the Franks Creek Community of Robbinsville, passed away, Thursday, November 28, 2019 at Harris Regional Hospital in Sylva, NC.           He was a native of Graham County and the son of the late Edward and Bessie Grindstaff Williams.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his son-in-law, Keith “Spike” Orr; his brothers, Edward Williams Jr., Harold Williams; and his sister, Eloise...

Kenneth J. Swisher, Sr., 85 of Fayetteville, PA, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 20, 2019 at the Chambersburg Hospital.  Born December 20, 1933 in Lebanon, PA, he was a son of the late David B. Swisher and Anna Patches Swisher.             A US Navy Veteran, Ken served honorably during the Korean War.  He earned his bachelor’s degree from Lebanon Valley College and his master’s degree in Forestry from...

Beatrice Lynn Grant, 91, of Robbinsville, NC went home to be with the Lord on Monday, November 18, 2019 at Erlanger Hospital in Chattanooga, TN.  A native of Graham County, she was the daughter of the late Posey and Angeline Williams Lynn.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert S. Grant; her son, Robert S. Grant, Sr.; her grandson, Hubert Daniel Grant, Jr.; and her son in law, Jeff Hardin.   She is survived by her daughter, Sandra Grant...

Christine Lynn Chosewood, 71, of Robbinsville, NC passed away early Sunday, November 17, 2019 at Graham Healthcare and Rehabilitation.  A native of Graham County, she was the daughter of the late Jim and Dixie Burchfield Lynn.  Christine was a fan of Bluegrass music and loved her “Bluegrass family.”  She is survived by her nephews, Lynn Stovall, Rodney Stovall, Wally Strickland, Wesley Strickland, and her niece, Callie Strickland.  No services are planned...

Virges Carpenter, age 87 of the Hares Creek Community of Robbinsville, NC passed away, Friday, November 15, 2019 at his residence.           He was a native of Graham County and the son of the late Hardy and Aloe Phillips Carpenter.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his son, Danny Carpenter and his sister, Alwayne Gee.           He is survived by his wife, Izetta Styles...

            Austin J. Wyman, 98, of Robbinsville, NC, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 10, 2019 at Graham Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center.              He was the son of the late Earl and Myrtle Selsor Wyman.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Mary Leone Hyde Wyman in 2018; son, Michael Wyman; his brother...

Lonnie Thomas Snider, 72, of the East Fort Hill Community in Robbinsville, NC, went home to be with Lord early Tuesday, November 5, 2019 at his residence, while surrounded by his family.  A native of Graham County, he was the son of the late William J. and Edna Keever Snider.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, William Snider.  He retired from the Graham County School System after teaching for 32 years.  After his retirement, he worked...

Carolyn Odom Mosiello, 74, of Robbinsville, NC, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, November 4, 2019 at her residence.  A native of Graham County, she was the daughter of the late Leonard and Opal Jordan Odom.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Kenny Odom, and her sisters, Dorothy “Dot” Sellers, and Pauline Farley.  Carolyn loved the Lord and she knew her faith in Christ would sustain her.  She, along with her...

Hildred Buchanan Shuler, age 91 of the Tatham Road Community in Robbinsville, NC went home to be with her Heavenly Father on Sunday, November 3, 2019 at Graham Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center.           She was a native of Graham County and the daughter of the late Earl and Murriel Buchanan.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her brothers, Bill Buchanan, Bob Buchanan; sisters, Jean Davis, Ruth Wiggins, Kay Peek;...

Opal Hooper Postell, 76, of Andrews, NC, formerly of Robbinsville, NC went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 27, 2019 at Valley View Care Center in Andrews, NC.  A native of Graham County, she was the daughter of the late John Ben and Laura Edna Thompson Hooper.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, George Postell, and her brother, Clarence Hooper.  Opal is survived by her brother and sister in law, Johnny and Ann Hooper of Topton,...