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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

John Wesley Peeler, age 62 of Murphy, NC passed away Thursday, November 7, 2019 at his residence. He was born in Germany to Elizabeth Peeler of Columbus, GA and the late William Peeler. John retired from the US Army; he served in Desert Storm. After his retirement in the Army he dedicated his life for […]

John David Kidd, age 82 of Ogreeta community passed away Friday, November 8, 2019 at his residence. He was born in Pharr, Texas to the late Luther and Ida Whitener Kidd. John loved playing his guitar, reading, fishing, and going to church. He worked for Emerson Electric. In addition to his parents, he was preceded […]

Fred Byers, age 82, of Warne, NC passed away Thursday, November 7, 2019 in Braselton, GA. He was a native of Clay County, NC. Fred was the son of the late Charles Woodrow and Irene Byers Byers. He was a self-employed welder. Fred was a US Army veteran. He was a member of the First […]

Vivian Graves Hughes, age 70 of Murphy, NC passed away Monday, November 4, 2019 at Mission Hospital in Asheville, NC. She was a native and lifelong resident of Cherokee County, NC and the daughter of the late Betty Clatterbuck and husband Ernie and Kermit Graves and wife Becky of Murphy. Vivian was a store owner/manager. […]

Elizabeth “Betty” Cipich, 76, of Murphy passed away Tuesday, November 5, 2019 in a Murphy hospital. She was a native of Chicago, Illinois, where she had lived until moving to Murphy in 2005. Betty was a member of River Valley Baptist Church. She enjoyed shopping and spending time with her church family. She was the […]

Jack McDonald, age 79 of Murphy passed away Saturday, November 2, 2019 at Erlanger Western Carolina Hospital. Jack was born in Cherokee County, NC to Gladys Stiles McDonald and the late Lawton McDonald. He loved farming and was a loving father, grandfather and great grandfather. Jack loved the Lord and was a deacon at Mt. Liberty […]

Alice J. Matheson, 79, of Warne passed away Thursday, October 31, 2019 in a Clay County care facility. She was a native of Madisonville, Tennessee. She had lived and worked in Security, Colorado for 20 years and finally moved to Hayesville in 1986. Alice was of the Baptist faith. Alice was a loving mother and […]