Townson-Smith Funeral Home Obituaries - Eulogy Assistant (2024)

Obituary Preview: Joel Harvey Crisp, 24 of Robbinsville, NC passed away, Saturday, April 23, 2022, at his residence.

He was a native of Graham County and the son of Tony and Donna Carver Crisp and the Grandson of Lorna Carver Sellers. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Harvey Carver, Leonard Crisp, and Mona Wingate.

In addition to his parents and grandmother, he is survived by his brothers and sister in law, Jason and Kelcye Crisp, Josh Crisp all of Robbinsville, NC; adoptive grandparents, William and Marlene Artrip; adopted sisters, Isabell Batts, Lindsey Batts; adopted brother, Anthony Lyons all of Robbinsville, NC; and his nieces and nephews, Chloe Phillips, Blake Powers, Paxton Waters, Jayce Crisp, Jazmin Crisp, Jaydin Crisp and Creed Crisp.

Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 pm Wednesday, April 27, 2022, at the Townson-Smith Chapel. The Reverends Lance Burke and Dana Dockery will officiate. Burial will follow the service at Lone Oak Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 12:00 till 2:00 pm Wednesday at the Chapel prior to the service.

Townson-Smith Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Crisp family. An online register is available at www.townson-smithfuneralhome.com.

Obituary Preview: Naomi Birchfield, 91 of Robbinsville, NC passed away Wednesday, April 20, 2022, at Graham Health Care & Rehabilitation Center.

She was a native of Graham County and the daughter of the late William O. and Ethel Millsaps Lane. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, LeRoy Birchfield, and her daughter Karen Birchfield.

She is survived by her daughters and their husbands, Conda Irons Odom and Lewis “Slim” Odom, Phyllis and Noah Stewart, Brenda Burchfield all of Robbinsville, NC, Pam and Buddy Price of Dalton, GA; son and his wife, J.R. and Sherry Birchfield of Robbinsville, NC; sister and brother in law, Ondra and Ed Walker of Lafollette, TN; and brother and sister in law, Hugh and Missy Lane of Robbinsville, NC. She is also survived by 10 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren, and 4 great great grandchildren.

Graveside Services will be held at 12:00 pm Friday, April 22, 2022, at the Old Mother Cemetery. The Reverend Darrin Self will officiate.

Townson-Smith Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Birchfield Family. An online register is available at www.townson-smithfuneralhome.com.

Obituary Preview: Gary L. Hyde, 71 of Alcoa, TN passed away, Tuesday, April 12, 2022, at Blount Memorial Hospital in Maryville, TN.

He was a native of Graham County and the son of the late Howard and Lenora Adams Hyde. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Roberta Hyde.

Gary was a retired Veteran of the United States Marine Corps, having served his country from July of 1970 till his honorable discharge in July of 1990.

He is survived by his wife, Beatrice Eller Hyde; sons, Steven Hyde, Brandon Cook of Alcoa, TN; daughter, Monica Cook of Alcoa, TN; brothers, Larry Hyde of Robbinsville, NC, David Adams of Ellijay, GA; sisters, Geneva Thornton of Andrews, NC, Patricia Hydeof Robbinsville, NC, and Juanita Broussard of Statesville, NC. He is also survived by 4 grandchildren.

Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 pm Monday, April 18, 2022, at the Townson-Smith Chapel. The Reverends Bo Thomas and Mickey Stewart will officiate. Burial will follow the service at the Carver Cemetery where the US Marine Corp Funeral Honorswill conduct Flag Presentation and Military Funeral Honors.

The family will receive friends from 12:00 till 2:00 pm at the Townson-Smith chapel prior to the service.

Townson-Smith Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Hyde family. An online register is available at www.townson-smithfuneralhome.com.

Obituary Preview: Lawrence Allen Price, 56 of the Stecoah Community of Robbinsville, NC, passed away, Saturday, April 2, 2022, at Mission Hospital in Asheville, NC.

He was a native of Gaston County and the son of the late Lawrence Glen Price and Ellen Gosnell. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Annett Price, and Aileen Price.

He is survived by his sons, Tyler Price of Andrews, NC, Tucker Price of Sylva, NC, sister, Angie Jenkins of Robbinsville, NC and brother, Tony Price of Gastonia, NC.

Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 pm Thursday, April 7, 2022, at Eternal Believers Baptist Church. The Reverend Grant Burke will officiate. Burial will follow at the Jenkins Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 12:00 till 2:00 pm Thursday at the Church prior to the services.

Townson-Smith Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Price family. An online register is available at www.townson-smithfuneralhome.com.

Obituary Preview: Dalton Varnel Anderson, 33 of the Yellow Creek Community of Robbinsville, NC, passed away, Friday, April 1, 2022.

He was a native of Graham County and the son of Tammie Hall Anderson and the late Arthur Anderson and the grandson of Varnel Anderson and the late Shirley Anderson. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his sister, Wendy A. Ingersoll.

In addition to his mother and grandfather, he is survived by his brother, Josh Anderson of Robbinsville, NC; nephews, Kyle Ingersoll, Gabriel Anderson, Daniel Anderson; nieces, Lexy Ingersoll, Guinevere Anderson all of Robbinsville, NC; and great nephews, Cash, and Mason Ingersoll.

Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 pm Tuesday, April 5, 2022, at the Townson-Smith Chapel. Burial will follow the service at Lower Yellow Creek Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 12:00 till 1:00 pm Tuesday at the Chapel prior to the service.

Townson-Smith Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Anderson family. An online register is available at www.townson-smithfuneralhome.com.

Obituary Preview: Jack Edward McCray, 68 of the Massey Branch Community of Robbinsville, NC passed away, Sunday, March 27, 2022, at Graham Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Robbinsville, NC.

He was a native of Clay County and the son of the late Nathan and Inez Canup McCray. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Frances, Evelyn, Johnny, Brenda, Ruth, Shirley, and Arlen.

He is survived by his wife, Connie Jenkins McCray; daughters, Amy Carrier of Waynesburg, KY, Jessica McCray of Andrews, NC, Emily James of Duluth, MN; son, Jack E. McCray II, of Murphy, NC; step son, Issac Lewis of Raleigh, NC; brothers, Tommy McCray of Robbinsville, NC, Jimmy McCray of Hayesville, NC, Ken Canup of Columbus, GA; sisters, Jennifer Stroud of Hayesville, NC, and Conda Byers of Hayesville, NC. He is also survived by 7 grandchildren, Brookley Ann, Maecey, and Riley Carrier, Gavin McCray, Carlie, Kinslie, and Kaylie James.

Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 pm Friday, April 1, 2022, at the Townson-Smith Chapel. The Reverends Kevin Crane, Coy Adams, and William Wayne Adams will officiate. Burial will follow at New Hope Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 12:00 till 1:00 pm Friday at the Chapel prior to the service.

Townson-Smith Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. An online register is available at www.townson-smithfuneralhome.com.

Obituary Preview: JC Payne, 88 of the Sweetwater Community of Robbinsville, NC passed away, Thursday, March 24, 2022, at Harris Regional Hospital in Sylva, NC.

He was a native of Graham County and the son of the late Johnny and Arie Cook Payne. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Randall Payne and his grandson, Casey Lee Crisp.

He is survived by his son, Rickey Payne and Daughter and son-in-law, Debi and Ray Crispall of Hendersonville, NC, grandchildren, John Randall Payne, Collin Ray Crisp and Victoria Hayes, and great grandchildren, Holly Ember Crisp, Collin Ray Crisp Jr., and Henry Wyatt Crisp.

Visitation will be held from 2:00 till 4:00 pm Sunday, April 10, 2022at the Townson-Smith Chapel. Military Rites and Flag Presentation will be conducted by the US Navy Honor Guard.

Townson-Smith Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Payne family. An online register is available at www.townson-smithfuneralhome.com.

Obituary Preview: Billy Lamar Birchfield Sr., 74 of Robbinsville, NC passed away, Wednesday, March 9, 2022, at his residence.

He was a native of Graham County and the son of the late Ed and Reva Dale Hooper Birchfield. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Jim Birchfield, Tom Birchfield, sisters, Lillian Jones, and Linda Fay Jones.

He is survived by his daughter, Susie Williams of Robbinsville, NC, son, Billy L. Birchfield Jr. of Winston Salem, NC; sister, Mary Birchfield of Robbinsville, NC; granddaughters, Aleighsa Birchfield, Jennifer Outen, and 2 great grandchildren.

Obituary Preview: Richard A. Martin Jr., 58 of Robbinsville, NC passed away, Sunday, March 6, 2022, at Erlanger Western Carolina Hospital in Murphy, NC.

He was a native of Graham County and the son of the late Richard Martin Sr. and Evelyn Swanson and the grandson of Reverend Cliff and Maggie George.

Richard was a Veteran of the United States Navy.

He is survived by his daughter, Emmi Gutierrez of Raleigh, NC and his sister and brother-in-law, Theresa and Mark Laney of Murphy, NC; 1 Nephew and 2 nieces and 7 great nephews and nieces.

Plans for a Memorial Service will be announced later. Townson-Smith Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Martin family. An online register is available at www.townson-smithfuneralhome.com.

Obituary Preview: Giles Jeremiah Williams, 81 of the Stecoah Community of Robbinsville, NC, 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. In addition to His parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Pearl Bailey Wililams andhis brothers C.H. Williams and Robert Williams

He is survived by his sons and daughter in law, Jake Williams, Kyle, and Pamela Williams all of Stecoah, NC, and grandson, Dawson Williams.

Funeral Services will be held at 6:00 pm Sunday, March 6, 2022, at Dry Creek Baptist Church. The Reverends Coy Adams and Daniel Stewart will officiate. Burial will follow on Monday March 7 at the Jenkins Cemetery at 11:00 am. The family will receive friends from 4:00 till 6:00 pm Sunday at the Church prior to the service.

Townson-Smith Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Williams family. An online register is available at www.townson-smithfuneralhome.com.

Obituary Preview: Sheena Sue Holder, 62 of Franklin, NC, passed away, Monday, February 28, 2022, at Mission Hospital in Asheville, NC.

She was the daughter of the late Crawford and Verna Guge Trull.

She is survived by her husband, Gary Holder, son, Dennis Holder of Franklin, NC and sister, Violet Jenkins of Indiana.

Graveside services will be held at 2:00 pm Sunday, March 6, 2022, at the Holder Cemetery. The Reverend Jesse Crisp will officiate.

Townson-Smith Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Holder family. An online register is available at www.townson-smithfuneralhome.com.

Obituary Preview: Hannah Lee Williams Carringer, 84 of the Farley Branch Community of Robbinsville, NC passed away, Sunday, February 20, 2022, at her residence.

She was a native of Graham County and the daughter of the late Andrew and Janie Burchfield Williams. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Andy Carringer Jr. in 2012 and her Infant son, Calvin Carringer.

She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Angie and Joey Bolden of Robbinsville, NC; sons and daughters-in-law, Lester and Ruby Carringer of Robbinsville, NC, Philip and Sheila Carringer of High Shoals, NC, Rodney and Jennie (Jenkins) Carringer of Robbinsville, NC; brothers, Clarence Williams, Henry Williams both of Robbinsville, NC; sister, Lib Howell of Robbinsville, NC; grandsons, Andrew Carringer, James Carringer both of Robbinsville, NC; granddaughters and their husbands, Christy and Les Scism of Shelby, NC, Ashley Gladden Aldridge and Joey of Robbinsville, NC; great grandchildren, Peyton Scism, Laney Scism, Serah Carringer, Andrew Carringer Jr. Everly Carringer, Jordan Carringer, Jaden Carringer, Jaelynn Carringer, Jaycee Carringer, Jalyssa Austin and several nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 till 8:00 pm Wednesday, February 23, 2022, at Meadow Branch Baptist Church.

Funeral Services will be held at 12:00 pm Thursday, February 24, 2022, at Meadow Branch Baptist Church. The Reverends Bo Thomas and Onley Williams will officiate. Burial will follow the service at the Farley Cemetery.

Townson-Smith Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Carringer family. An online register is available at www.townson-smithfuneralhome.com.

Obituary Preview: John W. Miller, age 88 of the Old Sweetwater Road Community of Robbinsville, passed away, Saturday, February 19, 2022, at his residence.

He was the son of the late Marshall H. and Helen Nokes Miller. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Ruby Rogers Miller in 2014.

John was a native of the Georgetown District of Washington DC but fell in love with Robbinsville, NC after moving here in 1998.

He is survived by his children, John Marshall Miller (Rose), Roger Warren Miller (Donna), Pamela Ann Major (Bill) all of Prince William Co., VA, Brian Keith Miller (Lotte) of Robbinsville, NC; brother, George Miller, of CA, sisters, Faith Matthews of CA, Ann Edwards of MD; sisters and brothers in law, Anne and Jim Hager of Robbinsville, NC and Evelyn and David Mills of Cartersville, GA. He is also survived by 8 grandchildren, and 8 great grandchildren including Dylan Anderson.

Memorial Services will be held at 2:00 pm Saturday, February 26, 2022, at the Robbinsville United Methodist Church. Reverends Eric Reece and G.D. Phillips will officiate. The family will receive friends from 1:00 till 2:00 pm Saturday at the Methodist Church prior to the service.

Townson-Smith Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Miller family. An online register is available at www.townson-smithfuneralhome.com.

Obituary Preview: John Michael Davis, 57 of the Massey Branch Community of Robbinsville, passed over into greener pastures, Saturday, February 19, 2022, at his residence.

Formerly of Washington, GA, but he has resided in Robbinsville permanently since 2012. He was the son of the late Richard and Shirley Ann Adams Davis.

Mike was a simple man with a giving heart. All his life he enjoyed riding horses and spending time with his family and friends. He will be missed by all who knew him.

He is survived by his son who he loved dearly, Jonathan Davis and his wife, Taylor; two beautiful granddaughters, Hailey, and Morgan Davis; one grandson, Jameson Davis, whose arrival will be soon; sisters and brothers-in-law, Debi and Waymon Johnson, and Annette and Jerry Campbell; his nieces and nephew, Evette Dunbar, Beth Phillips, Britney Cross and Brian Campbell. He is also survived by several dear friends that he deeply cherished.

Graveside Services will be held at a later date.

Townson-Smith Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Davis family. An online register is available at www.townson-smithfuneralhome.com.

Obituary Preview: Thurman Ray Franklin, 78 of the Hares Creek Community of Robbinsville, NC passed away Wednesday, February 16, 2022.

He was a native of Jackson County, born April 22, 1943, the son of the late Thurman N. and Ruby Rogers Franklin. He is survived by his wife, Ola Gladden Franklin; daughters, Devona Rae Finley (Eric) of Waynesville, NC, Sonya Kotila (Kenny) of Sylva, NC; his 2 granddaughters, which were his pride and joy, Karissa and Hayley Finley; brother, Boyd Franklin, his ham radio companion of TN, younger brother, Mark Franklin of Hayesville, NC, older sister, Phoebe Bateman (Howard) of Franklin, NC, twin sister, Reba Beck (Sam) of Hayesville, NC; step sons, Eddie Anderson, David Anderson, Dale Anderson, Jackie Anderson and step daughter Sue Adams all of Robbinsville, NC

. Ray had been an employee of Hensley Tire Company in Sylva for many years and retired from the maintenance department at Western Carolina University. He received training in woodworking and left many special creations for family and friends to enjoy. His faith grew and developed while attending church services at Valleytown Cemetery Chapel in Andrews, NC. Ray will be remembered for his interest in hunting, fishing, camping and his sense of humor as he talked with the many “radio buddies” he contacted all over the country. He will also be remembered for his faithfulness in frying potatoes and ramps at their annual ramp festival. Ray left a testimony of his faith in God giving comfort and peace to all those who loved him.

Funeral Services will be held at 6:00 pm Monday, February 21, 2022, at the Townson-Smith Chapel. The Reverend James Patterson will officiate. The family will receive friends from 4:00 till 6:00 pm at the Chapel prior to the service. Committal Services will be held at 2:00 pm Tuesday, February 22, 2022, at Ashe Cemetery located on Ashe Loop off Fairview Road in Sylva, NC.

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Anthony Krizsan, 52 of Robbinsville, NC passed away, Sunday, February 13, 2022, at Harris Regional Hospital in Sylva, NC.

He was a native of Fort Atkinson, WI but has resided in Robbinsville for several years. He was the son of Norma Hammons Krizsan and the late James Krizsan. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his father-in-law, William “Bill” Wolfram in 2021.

In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife, Pamela Krizsan, children, Lindsey Haynes of Hayesville, NC, Brady and Kelsey Krizsan of Robbinsville, NC, Kelsey Krizsan and Caleb Farley of Robbinsville, NC; sister, Shelley Foerster of Fort Atkinson, WI; his mother in law, Marilyn Wolfram of Robbinsville, NC, and 6 grandchildren, Kayden Grindstaff, Brayden Rogers, Kole Krizsan, Kayson Haynes, Brantley Krizsan, and Kenslee Krizsan.

Graveside Services will be held at 3:00 pm Sunday, February 20, 2022, at Lone Oak Baptist Church Cemetery. Reverend Patrick Odell will officiate.

Townson-Smith Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Krizsan family. An online register is available at www.townson-smithfuneralhome.com.

Obituary Preview: Randy James Carpenter, 52 of the Hares Creek Community of Robbinsville, NC passed away, Tuesday, February 8, 2022, at Mission Hospital in Asheville, NC.

He was a native of Graham County and the son of Izetta Styles Carpenter and the late Virges Carpenter.

In addition to his mother he is survived by his sons and daughter in law, Cody and Brandy Carpenter, Tallon Carpenter allof Robbinsville, NC; daughters and their husbands, Ashley and Bryon Moody, Stacey and Nick Vetten all of Robbinsville, NC, Breauna Carpenter and Milton Muller of West Palm Beach, FL, Taneyha Carpenter, Tiara Carpenter, Tashay Carpenter all of Robbinsville, NC, Teleigh Carpenter of Sylva, NC, and sister and brother in law, Phyllis and Bruce Brooks of Robbinsville, NC. He is also survived by 10 grandchildren.

Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 pm Sunday, February 13, 2022, at the Townson-Smith Chapel. The Reverend Darrin Self will officiate. The family will receive friends from 1:00 till 2:00 pm at the chapel prior to the service.

Townson-Smith Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Carpenter family. An online register is available at www.townson-smithfuneralhome.com.

Obituary Preview: We regretfully announce the passing of Linda Smith Lofty of Robbinsville, NC on February4th, 2022. Linda was surrounded by her family prior and upon her passing at Mission Hospital in Asheville NC.

Linda was a loving and dedicated mother and grandmother to her family. She was brought into this world on April 8th, 1948, to the late Georgia and Lewis Smith of Robbinsville, North Carolina.

She was predeceased in death by her parents, Lewis C. Smith, and Georgia Rogers Smith; her husband Ray Lofty; her brothers and sister; Leroy Smith, Billy Smith, James Smith, Ricky Lofty and Carolyn Sellers.

She is survived by her son, Dennis Lofty (Denise Greeson) of Robbinsville, NC, Judy Lofty (Brett McCollister) of Robbinsville; Granddaughters Christy Lofty (BJ Heinzer) of Robbinsville, NC., Katy White (Austin) of Robbinsville, NC., Candice Lofty (Tevin Smoker) of Robbinsville, NC., Emily Millsaps of Colorado., Josie Tanner of Cartersville, Ga., her siblings, Marshall Smith (Sherry) of Colorado., Marie Crisp of Robbinsville, NC., Willa Mae Eller of Robbinsville, NC. and Jean Gibby of Robbinsville, NC and her close to heart pride and joys, great grand babies Kaley, Macey, Chrisleigh, Bentley, Raylee, Landon, Chase, Cayson and Gage.

Linda was a very caring person that always looked out for everybody. She never met a stranger and knew just about everyone. Linda loved to sing and play her guitar in her spare time. She loved telling stories of the past and could explain everything in so much detail. Her love for Jesus was expressed daily. She spent her last few years being a dedicated grandmother to her grand babies whom she loved all dearly.

Services will be held February 8, 2022, at the Townson Smith Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation will take place from noon to 2pm with the Funeral immediately following. Burial will follow in the old Mother Cemetery. The Reverend Harold Beasley will officiate. Townson Smith Funeral Home is Honored to Serve the Lofty Family. An online register is available at townson-smithfuneralhome.com

Obituary Preview: Deborah Ellen Sheffey Cable, 66 of Robbinsville, N.C., passed away peacefully Sunday, January 30th, at 10pm at Mission Hospital after a very short illness with B-Cell Lymphoma caused by a prescribed medication for Rheumatoid Arthritis.

Debbie was born March 26, 1955, in Murphy, N.C. She is the daughter of Ethel Beryl Hensley Sheffey and the late George Kent Sheffey.

In addition to her mother, she is survived by her husband of 48 years, Dwayne Paul Cable of Robbinsville, N.C., son J. Brett Cable of Morehead, KY, son Austin B. Cable of Marble, NC, daughter Chandra A. Cable of Robbinsville, N.C. and daughter Alaina A. Cable of Waynesville, N.C. Additionally, she is survived by sister Pamela Sheffey & husband Travis Eller of Robbinsville, N.C. and brother Kevin B. Sheffey of Robbinsville, N.C. along with several nieces and nephews as well as one 3-month-old grandson, Lucas Dean Cable (son of Austin Cable & Jerri-Ann Sullivan).

In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her brother L. Kent Sheffey of Robbinsville, NC.

Though retired since 2016, Debbie was a Dental Assistant for Patrick Kelley Dental Practice here in Robbinsville, N.C. for 10 years. Additionally, Debbie was an excellent singer hosting in international karaoke singing group for over 10 years. She enjoyed family excursions, gardening, international cruises and caring for her many rescued dogs, cats, and birds.

No Services are planned. Debbie was a member of the Andrews Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses. Flowers can be sent to the family at 1366 Old Sweetwater Road, Robbinsville, N.C. Townson-Smith Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Cable family. An online register is available at townson-smithfuneralhome.com

Obituary Preview: Arthur Ray Carver, 63 of Robbinsville, NC passed away, Thursday, January 27, 2022, at Harris Regional Hospital in Sylva, NC.

He was a native of Graham County and the son of the late James Claude Carver and Bonnie Marie Coe. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Joel Warlick, sisters, Rita Ann Mathis, Edith Carver, and his nephews, Jerry Ellington, and Tim Bo Silvers.

He is survived by his sisters, Joyce Watkins of Robbinsville, NC and Kay Ellington of Cherokee, NC.

A Memorial Servicewill be held at 3:00 pm Sunday, February 6, 2022, in the Townson-Smith Chapel. The Reverends Phillip Ellington and Bijy Silvers will officiate. The family will receive friends from 2:00 to3:00 pm prior to the service.

The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to help Celebrate Recovery in care of Grace Extended Ministries Inc. PO Box 832 Robbinsville NC 28771.

Townson-Smith Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Carver family. An online register is available at www.townson-smithfuneralhome.com.

Obituary Preview: Paul Newton Riddle, 94 a native of Graham County, went peacefully to be with our Lord, Sunday afternoon, January 23, 2022, at his residence.

He served in the US Army for 2 years stationed in Italy during World War II. He was formerly employed at AC Lawrence Leather Co. A member of Lake Junaluska Baptist Church, he enjoyed family gatherings, working in his yard, and doing woodwork which he shared with his family. Also, in his later years he enjoyed watching the redbirds at his feeders.

Paul is survived by his devoted wife of 74 years, Ellovee "Ella" Mauck Riddle; sons, Jerry Riddle (Marta) of Canton, Stan Riddle (Anne) of Clyde, and Ronnie Riddle (Thomasine) of Sylva; daughters, Linda Aldredge and Lena McMillan, both of Waynesville; brothers, Steve Riddle (Opal) of Robbinsville and Dee Riddle (June) of Georgia; 13 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, and 4 great-great-grandchildren. Paul is preceded in death by his parents, John Riddle and Maude Wiggins Riddle, 8 brothers and 4 sisters as well as a granddaughter, Brandi Riddle and an infant daughter, Wanda Riddle.

Paul was a devoted family man, and he will be dearly missed.

Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 pm on Thursday, January 27, in the chapel of Garrett Funerals and Cremations with the Reverend Chris Willett officiating. Burial will follow at Garrett-Hillcrest Memorial Park. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service in the funeral home chapel. Grandsons will serve as pallbearers.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.garrettfuneralsandcremations.com for the Riddle family.

Obituary Preview: Bonnie Stinnett, 94 of Robbinsville, NC passed away, Friday, January 21, 2022, at Graham Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center.

She was a native of Graham County and the daughter of the late Rube and Sarah Jane Naillon Sharpe. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sons, Michael Lane, and William “Bud” Stinnett.

She is survived by her daughters, Emma Jane Stinnett, Susie Laney and son, Tim Stinnett all of Robbinsville, NC. She is also survived by 10 grandchildren, and several great grandchildren and great great grandchildren.

Memorial Services will be held at 2:00 pm Saturday, February 12, 2022 at HosannaBaptist Church. The family will receive friends from 1:00 till 2:00 pm at the Church prior to the Service.

Townson-Smith Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Stinnett family. An online register is available at www.townson-smithfuneralhome.com.

Obituary Preview: John Alvin McRae, 67, of the Atoah Community of Robbinsville, NC, passed away peacefully January 15, 2022, after a short illness.

John was born December 31, 1954, at the Parrette Clinic. He was the son of Leoah Icenhower McRae and the late Huel McRae. John was also preceded in death by an infant daughter, Baby McRae.

In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife of 44 years, Marcella George McRae; his daughters and their husbands; Carrie and John Stewart of Robbinsville, NC, and Sarah and Brent Howard of Springfield, VA; brothers Norman McRae and wife Linda of Knoxville, TN and Jeff McRae and wife Claudia of Murphy, NC; along with several nieces and nephews. Left behind are his grandchildren, the four loves of his life; Blaine Stewart, Mahala Stewart, Liam Howard and Henry Howard.

Obituary Preview: Joe Ted Orr, 85 of Robbinsville, NC passed away, Wednesday, January 5, 2022, at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge, TN.

He was a native of Graham, born on East Buffalo to the late A. J. and Bessie Crisp Orr. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Bernice “Niece” Jones Orr, daughters, Diana and Kay, brothers, Hardy Orr, Pless Orr, Kenny Orr,and sister Hildred Collins.

Ted was a cattle trader all his life. He enjoyed the outdoors, God’s beauty and appreciated the simple things in life. He enjoyed sharing a good story and delighted in making a trade or deal. He loved his cattle, his dogs, and his friends. He thoroughly enjoyed watching how God could change the color on his beloved mountains with each changing season, often saying “God sure can paint a purty picture.” Ted was born into a family in Graham County with deep roots, and he delighted in telling friends that he had 82 first cousins.

He will be lovingly remembered and survived by several nephews, nieces, neighbors, and friends.

Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 pm Sunday, January 9, 2022, at the Townson-Smith Chapel. The Reverends Mickey Stewart,Daniel Stewart, and Aud Brownwill officiate. Burial will follow at Lone Oak Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 12:00 till 2:00 pm Sunday at the Chapel prior to the Service.

Townson-Smith Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Orr family. An online register is available at www.townson-smithfuneralhome.com.