Shirley Maislee Passmore, age 82 of Topton, NC passed away Thursday, December 5, 2019. Shirley was the daughter of the late Ruport McLean and Bernice Hyde McLean. She worked as a seamstress for Owenby’s Manufacturing. Shirley was a member of Red Marble Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by […]

Gary Stephen Thurston, 77, passed away Wednesday, December 4, 2019 at his home in Hayesville, North Carolina. He was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico to the late Elizabeth Forrest Roberts and Guy Frederick Morgenstern. He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Cecile Jehle Thurston; daughter, Heather Thurston Miller; several stepchildren and grandchildren; brother, […]

Mary Chastain Reece, age 79 of Pine Log, North Carolina passed away Friday, December 6, 2019 in the company of her daughters who adored her. She was born in Hayesville, North Carolina to the late Gordon and Betty Chastain.  As an adult she lived in Tampa, Florida and Athens, Georgia before returning to North Carolina […]

Tashina Shaylee Welch Miller, age 23 of Robbinsville, NC passed away Thursday, November 28, 2019 at Duke University Hospital. She was born in Buncombe County, NC to Freeman Welch of Coleman, FL and Lynn Welch and Benny Smith of Murphy, NC. Tashina was a homemaker. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her […]

Emma Elizabeth Smelcer, age 95 of Brasstown, NC passed away Saturday, November 30, 2019 at her residence. She was born in Pella, Iowa to the late Arie and Nola Phillips Veenschoten. Emma was a water color artist and she painted till she was 89. She enjoyed helping everyone in her community. Emma was a really […]

Leta Rose Cutshaw Grubbe, 63, of Andrews, passed away Saturday, November 30, 2019 at a Murphy hospital. Arrangements are incomplete at this time but will be announced later by Ivie Funeral Home. Ivie Funeral Home, Andrews in charge of all arrangements. To send flowers to the family of Leta Rose Cutshaw Grubbe, please visit Tribute Store.

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.

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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; […]

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. […]