Obituaries

Alice Brown Lewis

Alice Brown Lewis, 70 of the Snowbird community in Robbinsville, N.C., went home to be with the Lord on Monday, July 18, 2022, surrounded by her family and friends. A native of Graham County, she was the daughter of the late Peter and Annie Conseen Brown. She was a member of the Church of the Lamb.

Andrew Jackson Rogers

Andrew Jackson Rogers, 73 of Robbinsville, N.C., passed away Tuesday, July 12, 2022, at his residence. He was a native of Graham County, and the son of the late Gordon and Minnie Quilliams Rogers.

Ronald Keith Anderson

Ronald Keith Anderson, 57, departed this life for his heavenly home July 11, 2022, at his residence.  He was born in Marietta, Ga., but had lived in Graham County for most of his life. He was the son of the late Ronald Lee and Doris Brooks Anderson.

Ronald Picon

Ronald Picon, 61 of Robbinsville, N.C., went home to be with the Lord Sunday, July 10, 2022, at his residence. He was the son of the late William and Anna Navas Picon.

Mary Anne Massey (Trello)

Mary Anne Massey (Trello), 87 of Robbinsville N.C., passed away Monday July 4, 2022.    She was born on May 2, 1935, in Pittsburgh, Pa., to the late Patsy and Emelia (Vallera) Trello. Mary was a mother, sister, grandmother and great-grandmother.

Geraldine (Dean) Cook Trull; Steven (Steve) Edward Queen

Geraldine (Dean) Cook Trull and her son Steven (Steve) Edward Queen both went home to be with the Lord, within a few months of each other. Dean passed away Jan. 23, 2021 in Phoenix, Ariz., due to complications from COVID-19. Steve passed away Oct. 28, 2021 in Daytona Beach, Fla.

Ronald Cleveland Patterson

Ronald Cleveland Patterson, 78 of Marble, N.C. went home with the Lord on Saturday, July 9, 2022. He was born in Graham County, N.C. on Sept. 7, 1943. Ronald was involved in ministry for the past 30 years and touched many lives.

Alta Waldroup Pitcox

Alta Waldroup Pitcox, 83 of the Snowbird community of Robbinsville, N.C., passed away Wednesday, July 6, 2022, at Graham Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. She was a native of Graham County, and the daughter of the late Troy and Netter Stewart Waldroup.

William F. Miller, Jr., "The Fish Whisperer"

William F. Miller, Jr. “Fish Whisperer,” 64 of the West Buffalo community of Robbinsville, N.C., passed away, Wednesday, July 6, 2022, at his residence. He was the son of the late William F. Miller Sr. and Doris Ann Hoffman Miller.

William Anthony Ditmore, Sr.

William Anthony Ditmore, Sr., 78 of Robbinsville, N.C., passed away, Saturday, July 2, 2022, at Graham Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. He was a native of Graham County, and the son of the late Mack and Lena Orr Ditmore.