Valorie Schechinger, 67, of Hayesville, passed away November 30, 2019 at her residence. Arrangements are incomplete at this time but will be announced later by Ivie Funeral Home. Ivie Funeral Home, Hayesville in charge of all arrangements. To send flowers to the family of Valorie Schechinger, please visit Tribute Store.
Read More »Jerry Palmer: Obituary
Jerry Palmer, 79 of Marietta, GA and formerly of Montgomery, AL passed away Monday, November 25, 2019. He was born in Montgomery, AL to late Clarence and Frances Bagley Palmer. Jerry was a self-employed resident developer. He is survived by his wife, Sarah Locklear Palmer; one son, Justin Palmer; two daughters, Jill Mastin and husband […]
Read More »Melanie Renee Revis: Obituary
Melanie Renee Revis, 47, of Marble passed away Sunday, November 24, 2019 in a Black Mountain medical facility. She was a native of Cherokee County and worked at Industrial Opportunities Inc. and Young Harris College. Melanie was a happy, loving, and caring person who loved animals. Her family was very important to her. She managed […]
Read More »Cherokee NC County Sheriff’s Office Arrest Report 11/10 – 11/16
Cherokee County NC Sheriff’s Office Arrest Report 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, North Carolina. Those […]
Read More »Morris Bateman: Obituary
Morris Bateman, age 78 of the Nantahala community passed away Monday, November 18, 2019. He was the son of the late Claude and Elda Neal Bateman. Morris was an outstanding basketball player at Nantahala School. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge, VFW #529 of Andrews and Vietnam Veterans of America. Morris was well […]
Read More »James Edward Palmer Jr: Obituary
James Edward Palmer Jr., age 68 of Murphy, NC passed away Tuesday, November 19, 2019 at his home. James was the son of Nina Young and the late James Palmer Sr. He worked for North Carolina Department of Transportation and after retiring he worked for United Grocery Outlet. James attended Murphy Church of Christ. In […]
Read More »Donald Lowen Kephart: Obituary
Donald Lowen Kephart, age 82 of Murphy, NC passed away Wednesday, November 20, 2019 at his residence. He was the son of the late Robert Harve and Nellie White Kephart. Donald was a mechanic for Cherokee County School System and a veteran of the U.S. Navy. He is survived by his son, Donald Harvey Kephart; […]
Read More »Charles “Sonny” McTaggart: Obituary
Charles “Sonny” McTaggart, 73, of Andrews passed away Wednesday, November 20, 2019. Sonny lived most of his life in Andrews and worked for the Town of Andrews. He also worked for many years in construction with John Beavers. Sonny enjoyed cooking, spending time with his family, and putting on fish fries for everyone to enjoy. […]
Read More »Opal Chapman Alvey: Obituary
Opal Chapman Alvey, 77, of Murphy passed away Tuesday, November 19, 2019 at her residence. She was a native of Cobb County, Georgia and had been residing in Cherokee County since 1990. Opal worked alongside her husband for several years at Bill & Nat’s Food. She also worked for TorCo Carpets, but enjoyed delivering flowers […]
Read More »Marie Therese McIsaac: Obituary
Marie Therese McIsaac, 66, of Andrews, North Carolina passed away peacefully Saturday, November 16, 2019 in a Murphy hospital. She was the daughter of the late Richard McIsaac of North Andover, Massachusetts and the late Therese Villemaire McIsaac. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Terri McIsaac Emery. Surviving, in addition to her […]
Read More »William Wayne “Junior” McDowell: Obituary
William Wayne “Junior” McDowell, 67, of Hayesville passed away Wednesday, November 13, 2019 in a Murphy hospital. He was a native and lifetime resident of Clay County. Junior served in the United States Marine Corps and was a Vietnam War veteran. Junior was a talented gardener and could grow anything. He loved his mountain home […]
Read More »Ernest Lee Clatterbuck Jr: Obituary
Ernest Lee Clatterbuck, Jr. age 70 of Murphy passed away Tuesday, November 12, 2019 at Valley View Care Center. He was the son of the late Ernest Lee Clatterbuck, Sr. and Easter “Betty” Sunday Carpenter. He was a self-employed painter. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Jean […]
Read More »Shelby Ann Hancock Ware: Obituary
Shelby Ann Hancock Ware, age 71, of Knoxville, TN passed away Wednesday, November 13, 2019 at UT Medical Center. Shelby was of the Baptist faith. She was preceded in death by parents, Clint and Anna Hancock; sister, Shirley Zimmerman; brothers, Jerry Hancock, Gerald Hancock and infant son; sister-in-law, Pat Jones. Surviving are her husband, Ron […]
Read More »Richard Carrington Holladay: Obituary
Richard Carrington Holladay, age 66 of Hayesville, NC passed away Friday, November 15, 2019. He was born in Virginia to the late Waller Holladay and Harriett Shaver Holladay. Richard was raised in Florida and lived in Hayesville, NC for 41 years. Richard is survived by his wife of 46 years, Robin Holladay; daughters, Dawn Holladay and […]
Read More »Helen H. Bryson: Obituary
Helen H. Bryson, 97, was called to her heavenly home on Tuesday, November 12, 2019. She was a native and lifelong resident of Murphy. She had a heartfelt love for Cherokee County and its people. She thoroughly enjoyed reading the Cherokee Scout weekly. Against great odds, she graduated nursing school in 1947 and returned to […]
Read More »Norman Cooledge West: Obituary
Norman Cooledge West, age 92 of Andrews passed away Wednesday November 6, 2019 at Valley View Care Center. Norman was the son of the late Richmond “Pierce” West and Allie Gregory West. He worked as a maintenance department manager at Baker Furniture. Norman was an avid woodworker and wood carver who made many types of […]
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