All Obituaries

Sylvia Terry Beckner, 89, of Robbinsville, NC passed away, Friday, July 3, 2026, at her residence.           She was a native of Harrison County, MS and the daughter of the late John Herchel Rives, M.D. and Margaret Varner Rives.  In addition, to her parents she was preceded in death by her brother, John Herchel Rives Jr.           Terry retired from Mountain Youth Resources, as a head ...

     Bernadette Denise Holder, age 45, of Robbinsville, North Carolina, passed away peacefully in the afternoon hours of June 30, 2026, in Robbinsville, North Carolina, surrounded by love.      Born on February 4, 1981, Denise grew up and spent most of her life in Robbinsville, a place she proudly called home.      She was a woman known for her strong will, fierce loyalty, and enormous heart. Denise loved deeply and openly, wore her heart on her ...

Roy Horrace Sherrill, went home to be with his Lord and Savior at the age of 77 in St. Augustine, FL.           He was born on February 5, 1949, to the late Mike and Irene Mack Sherrill and raised in the Tallulah Community of Robbinsville.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Gail Sherrill in 2019, and his brother, Claude Sherrill.          Roy always felt ...

Virginia Key Jones, 79 of Robbinsville, NC passed away, Thursday, June 18, 2026, at Graham Healthcare and Rehabilitation center.            She was a native of Graham county and the daughter of the late Paris Key and Elsie Dillard Key Jumper.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Dennis Jumper and her brother, Eddie Key and her half-sisters, Carla Key and Cathy ...

Brenda Faye Jenkins, 77 of the Beech Creek Community of Robbinsville, NC passed away Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at her residence.           She was a native of Wilson Co. NC and the daughter of the late Charles and Dorothy Smith Wright.           She is survived by her husband, Rex Jenkins; sons, Farron Jenkins, Chuck Jenkins (Pam) both of Robbinsville, NC, grandsons, Hadley Jenkins, and Braxton Jenkins; ...

Peggy Yvonne Nelms Hyde, 78 of Robbinsville, NC, met her Savior, Jesus Christ, Sunday June 14, 2026, at her residence surrounded by her family.           She was a native of Graham County and the daughter of the late Ed and Oleta Rice Nelms.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Bill Nelms, Don Nelms, Jerry Nelms; and 2 nephews, John Edward Nelms and Willie ...

Michael Edward Orr, 72 of Sanford, NC formerly of Robbinsville, passed away peacefully, Sunday, June 14, 2026, at Graham Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center.  He leaves behind a legacy built on hard work, deep integrity, and an unyeilding dedication to his family and craft.            He was a native of Graham County and the son of Betty Jo Buchanan Orr and the late Edd Orr.  In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by ...

Gary Marvin Cooke, 77 of Franklin, NC passed away, Sunday, June 7, 2026, at his residence.          He was a native of Graham County and the son of the late Claude and Eula Wiggins Cooke.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Judy Jones Cooke.          Gary was retired from the North Carolina State Highway Patrol.          He is survived ...

Lloyd Alan Jenkins, 76 of the Lower Sawyers Creek Community, passed away peacefully at home, June 1, 2026. He is safely in the arms of Jesus now.          Lloyd was the son of the late Clifford Jenkins and Geraldine Riddle Rivers.          He is survived by his wife, Evelyn Williams Jenkins. They were married 19 years. Also, Susie Noland, mother of his daughters, Leasa Scruggs (Dewayne) of Bethel, NC, Rebecca ...

         Sheila Gladden Beasley, 85, of Fontana Dam NC, went home to be with the Lord Friday, May 29, 2026, at Graham Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Robbinsville.          She was a native of Graham County and the daughter of the late William Thomas and Emma Marie Jenkins Gladden.          In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Gifford Beasley in ...