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Terry James

Terry Ray James, 60, of Robbinsville, North Carolina, peacefully went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on April 19, 2021.

Ann Eason Adams

Ann Eason Adams, 61, of Robbinsville, N.C., went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, April 20, 2021, at her residence. Ann was the daughter of Virginia Strickland Patton of Robbinsville, N.C. and the late Clive Patton.

Mary Sipe

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

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.
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

* 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.

Nicholas Burchfield

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

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.