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Giles Jeremiah Williams

News Staff

Thursday, March 10, 2022

Giles Jeremiah Williams, 81 of the Stecoah community of Robbinsville, N.C., passed away Thursday, March 3, 2022, at his residence. A native of Graham County, Giles was the son of the late Charles and Clota McCracken Williams.

Danny Ray Jenkins

News Staff

Thursday, March 3, 2022

It is with heavy hearts that we announce that Danny Ray Jenkins, age 61, passed away on Monday Feb. 7, 2022, after a 6-year battle with ALS, surrounded by his wife and three children. Danny was born in Stecoah, N.C. to the late Carroll Jenkins and Ann Edwards, on Dec. 3, 1960. On Dec.

Miranda “Mandy” Millsaps (nee Seagle) was bitten by the performance bug early in life, as evidenced by this 1987 photo of her singing in a talent show.

Miranda Millsaps born into a love of music

Marshall McClung

Friday, October 15, 2021

As far back as Miranda “Mandy” Seagle – now Millsaps – can remember she has loved music and singing. Her father Danny Seagle played with a band called “The Toy Factory” which included some members of the Marshall Tucker Band.

Ronald Jenkins

News Staff

Thursday, September 23, 2021

Ronald Steve Jenkins, of Humble, Texas, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2021. He was the son of Hilda Sawyer Jenkins of Stecoah, N.C. and the late Frazier Jenkins.

Joyce Elaine Crisp Jenkins

News Staff

Thursday, August 26, 2021

Joyce Elaine Crisp Jenkins, 89 of the Stecoah community in Robbinsville, N.C., passed away Thursday, Aug. 19, 2021, after a courageous battle with sarcoma. Joyce – or “Joycie,” as many of her family and friends called her – was born on May 25, 1932, to Clyde A.

Eight days after a fire destroyed the Stecoah Diner, officials are still trying to determine what started the blaze. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Wiring being explored as cause of fire

Kevin Hensley

Wednesday, August 11, 2021

Stecoah – Investigators are still trying to narrow down the culprit behind a fire that destroyed a long-time staple of the community. Around 9:30 p.m. Aug. 2, crews from seven different fire departments – in two counties – were dispatched to the Stecoah Diner on U.S. 28 North.

Though sparsely attended, the Stecoah School Reunion returned Saturday, after a one-year absence. Photos by Art Miller/amiller@grahamstar.com

Those were the days

Charlie Benton

Wednesday, August 11, 2021

Stecoah – It was a happy reunion for all. Alumni from the former Stecoah School gathered Saturday to reminisce about their time attending the old school, which was closed for consolidation in 1994 after 68 years of operation.

Frankie Farr Bailey

News Staff

Thursday, August 5, 2021

Frankie Bailey, 82 of the Stecoah community in Robbinsville, N.C., had a change of address on Monday, July 26, 2021. She no longer resides at 237 Dry Creek Road, but is now residing in her new mansion on the Streets of Gold by the banks of the River Jordan.

Billy Holder shows off a large tomato growing in one of his three gardens on family land in Stecoah. The 87-year-old has gardened his entire life. Photos by Charlie Benton/news@grahamstar.com

Lifetime of growth

Charlie Benton

Thursday, August 5, 2021

* Green Thumbs: Conclusion of a 5-part series Stecoah – Even at 87 years old, Billy Holder hasn’t yet stepped back from tending his gardens throughout the year.

Stecoah Diner was fully engulfed Monday night, shortly after a fire started in the kitchen of the longtime local establishment. Crews deemed the structure a total loss in the wee hours of Tuesday morning. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Popular restaurant lost to late-night blaze

Kevin Hensley

Thursday, August 5, 2021

Stecoah – Some 12 hours after a fire drew the attention of a small Graham County community, smoke still lingered in the valley. Stecoah Diner – formerly known as Tooties Cafe at the intersection of U.S.