Joyce Jolly Bindley, 78, of Andrews passed away Friday, October 11, 2019 at her residence. She was born in Evanston, Illinois and raised in Terre Haute, Indiana. She lived throughout the country and abroad with her first husband, who was in the military. Joyce was a loving homemaker and mother. She loved talking and gossiping […]

Laura R. Chamberlain Shelton, 58, of Murphy passed away Thursday, October 10, 2019 in a Murphy hospital from kidney failure. She was a native of Elmira, New York, but lived in Sarasota, Florida. Her and her husband owned Tree Trimming & Removal Service for more than 26 years. Laura enjoyed visiting flea markets, attending auctions, […]

LaVanche Arp, age 92 of Murphy passed away Saturday, October 5, 2019 at her son’s home. She was born in Isabella,TN to the late Ernest David Patterson and Myrtle Callie Hughes Patterson. She loved to sing and enjoyed singing in her church choir. She was a member of Temple Baptist Church. In addition to her […]

Dorothy Ann Allison, age 68 of Brasstown, NC passed away Monday, October 7, 2019 at North East GA Medical Center. She was born in Cherokee County, NC to the late Hobert and Inez Holloway Morrow. Dorothy worked as a fast food manager. She loved listening to gospel music and was a member of Moccasin Creek […]

Michael H. Grand, 47, of Hayesville passed away Monday, October 7, 2019 at his residence. He was a native and longtime resident of Florida. Michael worked as a tree trimmer for Tri-County Tree Service and enjoyed climbing trees. Michael was an avid fisherman and loved the ocean. He also loved just about everything outdoors. He […]

Rev. Frank Hamilton, age 86, of Andrews, went home to be with the Lord Saturday, October 5, 2019 at his residence. He was a native of Kearny, New Jersey and later served in the United States Army and was a Korean War Veteran. Frank had worked as a long-haul truck driver before God called him […]

Kenneth “Tanky” Thomas, age 64 of Murphy, NC passed away Thursday, October 3, 2019 at his residence. He was a native and lifelong resident of Cherokee County, NC and the son of the late William and Velma Sprinkles Thomas. Tanky was a carpenter. He was a member of Ebenezer Baptist Church. He is survived by […]

Anna Mae Bates, age 96 of Murphy passed away Sunday, September 29, 2019 at Murphy Rehab and Nursing.  She was the daughter of the late Charlie Parks and Hattie Howard Parks. She was a homemaker. Anna was a longtime member of Ranger Baptist Church where she taught adult Sunday School for 37 years, WMU director, church […]

Carroll Clark, 55, of Andrews passed away Wednesday, October 2, 2019 in a Gainesville, Georgia hospital.   Arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced by Ivie Funeral Home, Andrews.

David Allyn Mohney, age 83, of Warne, passed away Sunday, September 29, 2019 at a Gainesville, Georgia hospital.   Arrangements are incomplete at this time but will be announced later by Ivie Funeral Home, Hayesville.   Ivie Funeral Home, Hayesville in charge of all arrangements.

Michelle LaRee Elliott Jones, age 42 of Murphy, NC passed away Thursday, September 26, 2019. Funeral Service will be held at 2 pm, Sunday, September 29, 2019 at the Townson-Rose Funeral Home Chapel in Murphy. Rev. Freddie Maney and Pastor Mitchell Allen will officiate. Burial will be in the Swanson Baptist Church Cemetery. Pallbearers will […]

James J. Janson, 86, of Hayesville, formerly of Murphy, passed away Thursday, September 19, 2019 in a Clay County care facility. He was a native of Newburgh, New York. James was a Korean War veteran, serving in the United States Navy, where he worked as a radio technician. He worked as a draftsman for General […]

Wayne A. Timpson, age 73, of Marietta, Georgia and formerly of Murphy, NC passed away Saturday, September 21, 2019. Wayne was a native of Cherokee County and a son of the late Lawrence Arthur and Annie Mae Stiles Timpson. Wayne was a US Army veteran. He went on to work for Lockheed Martin until his […]