Obituaries

James K. Waldroup

James Kenneth Waldroup, 74 of Robbinsville, N.C., passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Bonnie Crisp Waldroup and three sisters.

Ronald "Ronnie" Thomas Teesateskie

Ronald Thomas Teesateskie “Ronnie” went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, with his loving family by his side. A native of Graham County and from the Snowbird community, he was the son of the late Tom Teesateskie and Jeanette Sue Rattler Teesateskie.

Thomas Chandler Cable

Thomas Chandler Cable, 27 of Andrews, N.C., went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, Dec. 15, 2021, at his residence. He was a native of Graham County and the son of Rex and Tracy Burchfield Cable.

Russell Jernee Falkner

Russell Jernee Falkner, 62 of Franklin, N.C, formerly of Robbinsville, N.C., died on Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2021. Born in Neptune, N.J., he was the son of the late George A. Falkner Jr. and the late Joan Helen Post Falkner. Mr.

Roy Thomas Williams

Roy Thomas Williams, 79 of Robbinsville, N.C., went home to be with the Lord on Friday Dec. 17, 2021, at Graham Healthcare and Rehabilitation. Roy was the son of the late Weaver and Elda Grindstaff Williams. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by daughter, Wendy M.

Diane Adams

Diane Adams, 73 of the Long Creek community of Robbinsville, N.C., went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, Dec. 15, 2021, at her residence. She was the daughter of the late Lyle Grindstaff (Doris) and Opal Hice Moose (Earl).

Olen “Tucker” Long

Olen “Tucker” Long, 77 of Robbinsville, N.C., went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, Dec. 14, 2021, at Angel Medical Center in Franklin, N.C. He was a native of Graham County and the son of the late Johnny Luther and Lille Mae Campbell Long.

Virda Lois Myers Elliott

Virda Lois Myers Elliott, 95, made her heavenly journey on Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, at Graham Healthcare Nursing Home, where she had been a resident since 2016. Virda was the daughter of the late Jake and Vina Myers of Yellow Creek community of Robbinsville, N.C.

Vicky Jo Cornett

God gained an angel Monday, Dec. 6, 2021 when Vicky Jo Cornett, 50, entered heaven, after a long battle with cancer. She passed away with Nolan, Debbie, Ransom and Mason by her side at home in Robbinsville, N.C.

Carlos "Wooly" Orr

Carlos “Wooly” Orr, 81 of Robbinsville, N.C. passed away Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021 at Graham Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Robbinsville, N.C. He was a native of Graham County and the son of the late Floyd and Lily Jordan Orr.