Robbinsville

Mary Sipe

News Staff
Friday, April 30, 2021
Mary Edna Queen Sipe, 90 of Robbinsville, N.C., passed away, Saturday, April 17, 2021 at Graham Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. She was a native of Graham County and the daughter of the late John and Lillie Farr Queen.

Joe Bill Deyton

News Staff
Friday, April 30, 2021
Joe Bill Deyton, 84 of Robbinsville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, April 18, 2021.  A native of Graham County, he was the son of the late Sam S. Deyton of Yancey County, N.C and the late Flonnie Collins Deyton of Graham County, N.C.
Rossi Wachacha’s blocked extra point in the second quarter prevented Mitchell from tying Friday’s game. Robbinsville went on to defeat the Mountaineers and advance to the 1A Western Regional Final with a 28-20 victory. Photo by Miranda Buchanan/Robbinsville High School Yearbook

Rossi Wachacha’s blocked extra point in the second quarter prevented Mitchell from tying Friday’s game. Robbinsville went on to defeat the Mountaineers and advance to the 1A Western Regional Final with a 28-20 victory. Photo by Miranda Buchanan/Robbinsville High School Yearbook

Fas10 your seatbelts

Kevin Hensley
Friday, April 30, 2021
Robbinsville – Nine of the last 10 Western Regional championships in the state 1A classification have been split between Robbinsville and Murphy. This Friday night, that statistic will increase to 10 of 11.
Educators Ricky Parham, Jessica Wehr and Bryan Beasley (from left) are among several local teachers who have had to adapt to the COVID-19 pandemic, while still providing a quality education – both virtually and in-person. Photo by Charlie Benton/news@grahamstar.com

Educators Ricky Parham, Jessica Wehr and Bryan Beasley (from left) are among several local teachers who have had to adapt to the COVID-19 pandemic, while still providing a quality education – both virtually and in-person. Photo by Charlie Benton/news@grahamstar.com

For the kids and the community

Charlie Benton
Friday, April 30, 2021
* Unsung Heroes: Finale of a 5-part series Robbinsville – Among the many institutions upended by the COVID-19 pandemic was the educational system, with educators across the country being required to teach their students virtually.
Robbinsville freshman Memory Frapp prepares to fire a pitch during April 13’s home game against Murphy. Frapp tossed a no-hitter at Rosman on Tuesday. Photo by Miranda Buchanan/Robbinsville High School Yearbook

Robbinsville freshman Memory Frapp prepares to fire a pitch during April 13’s home game against Murphy. Frapp tossed a no-hitter at Rosman on Tuesday. Photo by Miranda Buchanan/Robbinsville High School Yearbook

A Memory she’ll never forget

Kevin Hensley
Friday, April 23, 2021
Rosman – Memory Frapp has certainly been making a name for herself in the Smoky Mountain Conference this season.  But the seventh win of her varsity career might be the most resounding so far.

Nicholas Burchfield

News Staff
Friday, April 23, 2021
Nicholas Clayton Burchfield, 25 of Robbinsville, N.C., went home to be the Lord on Saturday, April 17, 2021. He was the son of Tina and David Phillips, and Milburn Walter and Donna Burchfield, all of Robbinsville, N.C.

Brian Fox

News Staff
Friday, April 23, 2021
Brian Fox, 49 of Robbinsville, N.C., passed away, Tuesday, April 13, 2021 in Bryson City, N.C. He was the son of Lonnie Joe Waldroup and the late Euna “Sis” Burrell Waldroup. In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by several aunts and uncles.

Ronald L. Anderson

News Staff
Friday, April 23, 2021
Ronald L. Anderson, 80 of Robbinsville, N.C., passed away Monday, April 12, 2021 at the University of Tennessee Medical Center in Knoxville, Tenn. He was a native of Graham County, and the son of the late Columbus and Lola Belle Farr Anderson.