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Bridget Rene Gibson Eller

Bridget Rene Gibson Eller, 63 of Robbinsville, N.C., died July 29, 2020.   Rene was born May 19, 1957 and is proceeded in death by her parents, Thomas Cleveland Gibson and Barbara Lee Epperson Gibson; and her sister, Barbara Diane Gibson.

Lois Cagle

Lois Jenkins Cagle, 77, of Robbinsville, N.C., departed this earthly vale of tears to be with her dearly departed loved ones in the presence of the Lord on July 28, 2020.  At the time of her death, she was a resident of Graham Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center.
Michele Filip is ready to delve deep into the Robbinsville band program. Photos by Art Miller/amiller@grahamstar.com

Michele Filip is ready to delve deep into the Robbinsville band program. Photos by Art Miller/amiller@grahamstar.com

Forever country

Robbinsville – “One thing that I am is full of energy. I’m one of those people that believes the kids get their energy and excitement from you, so when they walk in the door and I’m exuding that, they will.

Subject to change

Robbinsville – When Graham County Schools announced its return-to-school plan on July 27, Superintendent Angie Knight stressed that the schedule could be altered. Exactly one week later, the system did just that.

Nellie Stewart

Nellie Hedrick Stewart, 84 of the Mill Creek Circle Community of Robbinsville, N.C. went to her heavenly home, Sunday, July 26, 2020, at her residence. She was a native of Graham County and the daughter of the late Leslie and Annie Bell Millsaps Hedrick.

Edith Rowe

Edith Rowe, 78 of Yellow Creek, transitioned peacefully and expectantly to her eternal heavenly home on July 22, 2020.  She was welcomed home by her parents, Needmore and Minnie Williams, brothers Ray, Hank and Larry Williams, and loved ones that went before her.

Huel Millsaps

Huel Crawford Millsaps, 83 of Robbinsville, N.C., passed away –  peacefully surrounded by his family – on Thursday, July 23, 2020, at Harris Regional Hospital in Sylva, N.C. Huel was known for his kindness to everyone.  He was a loving, devoted husband and father.

Georgia hiker rescued

Cheoah – The Graham County and Stecoah rescue squads were joined by the Monroe County, Tenn. Rescue Squad and members of the U.S. Forest Service on Tuesday, July 21, in response to a 5 p.m. call from a hiker needing assistance in the Slickrock Creek area.