All Obituaries

     Hilda Louise Jenkins, 90, of Stecoah, passed away at her residence on Tuesday, June 6th 2023.      She was a native of Stecoah and the daughter of the late Monroe and Mary Crisp Sawyer. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Frazier Jenkins in 1990; children, Reba Woodard, Rex Jenkins, and Ronnie Jenkins; brother, Dennis Sawyer, and sister Janice Jenkins.      Hilda lived a full life. She was a welcoming host...

Jeffrey Shane Burchfield, 51 of the Meadow Branch Community of Robbinsville, NC passed away, Friday, June 2, 2023.           He was a native of Graham County and the son of Quillard Burchfield and Warrenette Rye Burchfield.  He was preceded in death by his son, Seth Burchfield in 1991.           Jeff had many talents.  He was a painter by profession but was also a skilled carpenter and wood worker.  He was...

     Gary Gladden, 61, of Waynesville, NC passed away Monday, May 29th, 2023, at Haywood County Community Hospital.      He was a native of Graham County and the son of the late Tommy and Margaret Brackett Gladden. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers; Matthew “Sug” Gladden, Ricky “Cotton” Gladden, Tim Gladden, and his sister Cynthia Gladden.      He is survived by his girlfriend Lawanda...

Roy Eugene Adams, 64 of Dahlonega, GA passed away Saturday, May 20, 2023, at Northside Cherokee Hospital in Canton, GA.           He was a native of Graham County and the son of the late Dillard Lee Adams and Fannie Ruth Bradley Adams.           He is survived by his brothers, Timothy Mark Adams, Dillard Lee Adams Jr, Thomas Lee Adams; sisters, Nellie Mae Adams, and Phyllis Ann Vaughn all of...

Paul Dwight Trull, 77 of the West Buffalo Community of Robbinsville, NC passed away Wednesday, May 17, 2023, at Graham Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center.           He was the son of the late Clyde and Cordie Martin Trull.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Billy Don Trull, Duane Trull, Gerry Trull; sisters, Sherry T. Hancock, and Karen Trull.           He is...

Tana Lee Queen, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, May 15, 2023, at her residence.  She was 31 years old.  Her family is deeply saddened and shocked by her sudden death.  Tana was born on December 16, 1991.           Tana was preceded in death by her grandparents, Tana Ammons, Perry Isham Sallette, Vincent Queen, Mattie Sue Prescott; Uncles, Perry Sallette II, Kevin Sallette; Aunts, Jessie Mae Prescott and Jottie...

With great sorrow, the Jordan family announces the passing of our kind, nurturing, generous, and loving mother, grandmother, and friend. Louise Jordan, 89, of the Jutts Creek Community departed her life here for eternity in Heaven on Monday, May 15, 2023, surrounded by her family.  Louise was born April 24th, 1934. She was the wife of the late Mack Jordan and is survived by her four children, Darrell (Janice), Terry (Vickie), Debbie (Terry), and Susan (Stan). She has now been reunited...

Roy Lee Marcus, 68 of the Meadow Branch Community of Robbinsville, NC passed away, Sunday, May 7, 2023, at his residence surrounded by his family.           He was a native of Graham County and the son of the late Ira Lee and Bertha Farley Marcus.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Joe Marcus, Ray Marcus and sister, Debbie Jones.           Roy was a faithful...

Butch Collins, 68 of the Franks Creek community of Robbinsville, NC passed away, Sunday, May 7, 2023, at his residence.           He was a native of Graham County and the son of Betty Griggs Collins and the late Dillard Collins.  He was preceded in death by his brother, Bill Collins.           Butch was a member of the Robbinsville Masonic Lodge #672 and a member of Sweetgum Baptist...

It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the untimely death of our son, Robert Scott Hyde, who tragically lost his life in a motorcycle accident on May 6, 2023.  He was just 62.  Words cannot adequately express the depth of our grief and sorrow. He found immense joy and freedom whenever he was riding on the mountain roads surrounded by the beauty of nature.  He was a devoted son, loyal friend, and caring soul, who generously opened his home to family and...