Obituaries

Cornelia Paula Heusel Sutter

Cornelia (Connie) Paula Heusel Sutter, 74, passed away on June 22, 2022 at her home, after a courageous second battle with cancer. Born in Washington, D.C. on Aug. 3, 1947, Connie spent her younger years in the Virginia Beach area, followed by some time in Vicksburg, Miss.

Elouise Hooper Orr

On Saturday, June 25, 2022, Elouise Hooper Orr was carried home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Hands that showed her labors of love were held by her family and she was surrounded by those she had impacted the most.

Andrew (Andy) Leslie McLucas

Andrew (Andy) Leslie McLucas, 67 of Robbinsville, N.C., went home to be with the Lord on Friday, June 24, 2022, at his home. Andy was born in Ocala, Fla. to Bob and Jerry McLucas on Oct. 10, 1954. He attended Lake Weir High School, graduating with the class of 1972.

Frank D. James, Jr.

Frank D. James, Jr., 86 of the Eller Branch community of Robbinsville, N.C., passed away, Tuesday, June 21, 2022, at Park Ridge Medical Center in Chattanooga, Tenn. He was the son of the late Rev. Frank James Sr. and Hollis “Sis” Dockery James.

Alton Prather

Alton Prather, 79 of the Atoah community, no longer resides at 979 I U Gap Road in Robbinsville, N.C. He had a change of address Sunday, June 12, 2022. He is now residing in a mansion on the Streets of Gold by the banks of the River Jordan. Alton was born April 2, 1943, in Monticello, Miss.

James David Brooks

James David Brooks, 73 of Robbinsville, N.C., passed away, Monday, June 13, 2022, at his home. David was a native of Graham County, and the son of the late J.D. and Burdell Anderson Brooks. He was also a Veteran of the U.S. Army.

Wayne Wachacha

Wayne Wachacha, 78 of Robbinsville, N.C., passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side on the night of Wednesday, June 15, 2022. He went to his heavenly home, where he was greeted by his beloved wife of 54 years, Evelyn Taylor Wachacha.

Larry Charles Adams

Larry Charles Adams, 70 of Robbinsville, N.C., passed away Monday, May 30, 2022, at his residence. He was a native of Graham County, and the son of the late Gladys Estes Adams and Charles Edward Adams. He is survived by his son, Shaun Adams of Robbinsville, N.C.

Vivian Griggs Surber

Vivian Griggs Surber, 80 of Robbinsville, N.C., passed away, on Thursday, May 19, 2022, at her residence. She was the daughter of the late Clifford and Juanita Hayes Griggs. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Janice Griggs. Vivian was born in Alcoa, Tenn.

Robert Alexander Hamilton

Robert Alexander Hamilton, 59 of Andrews, N.C., passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, May 12, 2022, surrounded by his family. Robert was born in Wilmington, Del. After serving in the U.S. Air Force, he lived in Columbus, Ohio before moving to Andrews, N.C.