Waynesville

Paul Newton Riddle

News Staff

Thursday, January 27, 2022

Paul Newton Riddle, 94 and a native of Graham County, went peacefully to be with our Lord on Sunday afternoon, Jan. 23, 2022 at his residence. He served in the U.S. Army for two years stationed in Italy during World War II. He was formerly employed at AC Lawrence Leather Co.

Body recovered in woods

Marshall McClung

Friday, October 15, 2021

Snowbird – The Graham County Rescue Squad, Graham County EMS, and the Graham County Sheriff’s Department responded to a call of a man down in the woods around 4:40 p.m. Monday. The call stated that a man was down in the woods above Dick Branch Road. Responding units reached the man about 6:15 p.m.

Richard Owens

News Staff

Wednesday, October 6, 2021

Richard Marvin Owens, 80, passed away on Monday, Sept. 27, 2021, at his home in Waynesville, N.C., surrounded by his children. He was a native of Graham County, born in Rhymers Ferry, the son of the late Harry Joe and Lucille Massey Owens.