Michael Edward Cox, 53, of Murphy passed away Wednesday, February 12, 2020 at his residence. He was the son of Ann Plonkey Sepulveda of Three Rivers, Michigan and the late Merlin Dean Cox. Surviving, in addition to his mother, are four daughters, Madison Cox Hedden of Chatsworth, Georgia, Harley Cox of Blue Ridge, Georgia, Samantha […]
Read More »Doug Ossman: Obituary
Doug Ossman, 89, of Hayesville passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family Thursday, February 13, 2020 at his home. He was a native of Nyack, New York and worked as a civil engineer for the New York Department of Transportation for more than 33 years. He had retired to New Bern, North Carolina, where […]
Read More »James “Jim” Edward Vance: Obituary
James “Jim” Edward Vance, age 79 of Murphy, NC passed away Sunday, February 9, 2020. He was born in Allegheny County, PA to the late Robert and Edna Humes Vance. James was a civil engineer. In his younger years, James enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was an instructor at Chatuge Gun Club for 15 yeras […]
Read More »Edith Elouise Arrowood Stiles: Obituary
Edith Elouise Arrowood Stiles, age 94 of Murphy passed away Tuesday, February 11, 2020. Edith was born in Cherokee County, NC to the late John and Della Creasman Arrowood. Edith was a member of Maltby Baptist Church where she was the bookkeeper for over 50 years. She also served as president for the Cherokee County […]
Read More »Don Downer: Obituary
Don Downer, age 79 of Murphy, NC passed away Friday, February 14, 2020. He was born in Denver, Colorado to the late George and Mary Gabriel Downer. Don worked for Car Quest in Blairsville, GA. He was a member of Little Brasstown Baptist Church. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by […]
Read More »Luciano Perez: Obituary
Luciano Perez, age 55 of Murphy passed away Monday, February 10, 2020. Luciano was born in Bejucal, Cuba to Luz and Reina Gonzalez Perez. Luciano worked at the ValleyRiver Casino as a steward. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his wife, Julie Congleton Perez; sons, Brenton Barber and wife, Haylie and Barrett […]
Read More »Euverla Brockman Kent: Obituary
Euverla Brockman Kent, age 88 of Murphy passed away Sunday, February 9, 2020. She was the daughter of the late Jonathan “Poley” and Sarah Bell Brockman. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Horace Kent; sons, Richard Kent and Bobby Kent; brothers Vernon and Homer Brockman and sister, Estalena […]
Read More »Georgia “Joy” Shagena: Obituary
It is with laden hearts we announce the passing of our loving sister, and mother, Georgia “Joy” Shagena, February 12, 2020. Joy was born December 6, 1952 in Harvey, Illinois, but for the last nine years she’s called Murphy, North Carolina her home. She is preceded in death by both parents: JD and Ruth Garitson, […]
Read More »Cherokee NC County Sheriff’s Office Arrest Report 1/26 – 2/1
Arrest report provided by the Cherokee County NC Sheriff’s Office without images. Pursuant to the state open records law, North Carolina General Statutes Public Records § 132-1, Criminal investigations, § 132-1.4, Access to Records, § 132-9, allows for FetchYourNews.com to obtain and post the arrest records of any and all individuals arrested in Cherokee County, […]
Read More »Daniel Luther Braswell, Sr: Obituary
Daniel Luther Braswell, Sr, 90, of Robbinsville passed away Wednesday, February 05 in a Flat Rock care facility. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Ivie Funeral Home, Murphy in charge of all arrangements. To send flowers to the family of Daniel Luther Braswell, Sr, please visit Tribute Store.
Read More »Mary Samantha West: Obituary
Mary Samantha West, age 89 of Andrews passed away Saturday, February 8, 2020. Mary was the daughter of the late Harve and Emily Bryson. She retired from the Lee Co. where she worked as a supervisor. Mary loved her grandchildren, working in her garden and flowers.She was a member of Valleytown Baptist Church. In addition […]
Read More »Douglas R. White: Obituary
Douglas R. White, 71, of Brasstown passed away Friday, February 07, 2020 in a Canton, Georgia hospital. He was a native of Freeport, NY, but grew up in Wantagh, NY, and moved to Clay County four years ago. He worked most of his life as a computer programmer, and later retired from Home Depot. He […]
Read More »Leeola McClure: Obituary
Leeola McClure, 82 of Hayesville passed away Thursday, February 06, 2020 in a Blairsville, Georgia hospital. Arrangements are incomplete at this time, but will be announced later by Ivie Funeral Home, Hayesville. To send flowers to the family of Leeola McClure, please visit Tribute Store.
Read More »Cherokee NC County Sheriff’s Office Arrest Report 1/19 – 1/25
Arrest report provided by the Cherokee County NC Sheriff’s Office without images. Pursuant to the state open records law, North Carolina General Statutes Public Records § 132-1, Criminal investigations, § 132-1.4, Access to Records, § 132-9, allows for FetchYourNews.com to obtain and post the arrest records of any and all individuals arrested in Cherokee County, […]
Read More »John, “Pappaw Jake” “Jake” Marion Stiles: Obituary
John, “Pappaw Jake” “Jake” Marion Stiles, of the Peachtree community, age 80. After a brief battle with acute myeloid leukemia, John passed peacefully into heaven on Monday, February 3, 2020 at his home surrounded by family. John, the son of Howard B. and Mattie Taylor Stiles was one of nine children. In addition to his […]
Read More »Thelma Rose Martin: Obituary
Thelma Rose Martin, born in Bassett, Virginia on December 24, 1931, passed on February 4, 2020. Survived by her five children: Terry Clay Martin of Hayesville, NC, Michael Anthony Martin of Laurel Fork, Virginia, Patrick Edward Martin and his wife Lena of Murphy, NC, Lisa Rochelle McMain of Cumming, Ga and Scott David Martin of […]
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