Cline Hicks, 79, of Hayesville passed away Monday, October 15, 2018 at his residence. He was a native and lifetime resident of Clay County. Cline was a graduate of Hayesville High School class of 1956. He worked in Atlanta briefly before returning to the area. Cline owned and operated Hick’s Service Station for 59 years […]
Read More »Pearl Chumbley Price: Obituary
Pearl Chumbley Price, 88, of Murphy passed away Friday, October 12, 2018 in a Murphy care facility. She was a native of Cleveland, Ohio and had lived in Fort Lauderdale, Florida before moving to Murphy in 1974. Pearl worked as a telephone operator for AT&T for several years. She was a member of the Murphy […]
Read More »Fay Parrish: Obituary
Fay Parrish | 09/29/1938 – 10/08/2018 Fay Parrish, age 80 of Murphy, NC passed away Monday October 8, 2018 at Erlanger Murphy Medical Center in Murphy, NC. She was a native of Owen County, Indiana and was the daughter of the late Virgil and Kathleen Livengood. She enjoyed playing bingo and traveling. Fay loved spending […]
Read More »Jean Higgins: Obituary
Jean Higgins, 93, of Hayesville, passed away Sunday, September 9, 2018 at a Murphy care facility. She was a native of Long Branch, New Jersey and had lived in Boca Raton, Florida before moving to the Pine Log area of Clay County in 1976. She married Ken in 1948 and they moved to Boca Raton, […]
Read More »Roger James Berrong: Obituary
Roger James Berrong, age 82, passed away Friday morning, September 21, 2018 at his home. He was born March 16, 1936 in Clay County, NC to the late Jesse Bon and Jessie Scroggs Berrong. He attended Hayesville School and had to quit in the eighth grade to work. When he was 17, he went to […]
Read More »Austin “Dump” White: Obituary
Austin “Dump” White, age 87 of Andrews, NC passed away Wednesday, September 26, 2018 at Erlanger Murphy Medical Center. He was the son of the late McClain and Parlee Gibby White. Austin was a US Army veteran. He retired from the Nantahala Power after 34 years of service. In addition to his parents he was […]
Read More »John Clayton “JC” Newton: Obituary
John Clayton “JC” Newton August 22, 1944 – November 18, 2018 Mr. John Clayton “JC” Newton, age 74 of Marble, entered his heavenly home on Sunday, November 18, 2018 at his home with his family by his side. Mr. Newton was born August 22, 1944 in Murphy, NC to the late Lester Newton and the […]
Read More »William Alvin Freeman Sr.: Obituary
William Alvin Freeman Sr. October 30, 1933 – October 7, 2018 William A. Freeman, Sr., at the age of 84, of Murphy, NC, passed away peacefully in his sleep Sunday, October 7, 2018, at Clay Care Care Center in Hayesville, NC. Mr. Freeman was born October 30, 1933, to the late Alvin E. Freeman and […]
Read More »Peter Anthony Argo: Obituary
Peter Anthony Argo 07/13/1930 – 10/29/2018 Peter Anthony Argo, age 88 of Murphy, NC passed away Monday, October 29, 2018 at Erlanger Medical Center in Chattanooga, TN. Peter was born in Providence, RI to the late Anthony and Lena Mangiarelli Argo. He was self-employed. Peter was an avid woodworker, private pilot and golfer. He attended […]
Read More »Joan Proksch: Obituary
Joan Proksch 11/08/1940 – 10/26/2018 Joan Proksch, age 77 of Brasstown, NC passed away Friday, October 26, 2018 at her residence. She was born in Haywood County, NC to the late Ray Mercer and Mallie Wooten Anderson. Joan worked at Clifton Precision as an assistant personal manager. In addition to her parents she was preceded […]
Read More »Curtis Hewatt: Obituary
Curtis Hewatt 12/15/1967 – 10/25/2018 Curtis Hewatt, age 50 of Andrews, NC passed away Thursday, October 25, 2018 in Winston-Salem, NC. He was born in Gwinnett County, GA to the late Curtis Hewatt and Hazel Stroud and husband Boyd of Andrews, NC. Curtis was a self-employed painter. In addition to his mother, he is survived […]
Read More »Marcella Grant Deal: Obitaury
Marcella Grant Deal, age 72, of Hickory, formerly of Nantahala, passed away Friday, October 26, 2018 at her residence. She was a native of Macon County, and had lived in Hickory for over forty years. Marcella loved going to flea markets and yard sales. She was of the Baptist faith. She was the daughter of […]
Read More »Joe Poteat: Obituary
Joe Poteat, 78, of Murphy passed away Thursday, October 25, 2018 in an Atlanta, Georgia hospital. He was a native of Spindale, North Carolina. Joe served more than 35 years in the United States Coast Guard as a helicopter rescue pilot. He retired from the Coast Guard as a Commander and pilot. Joe moved on […]
Read More »Denise Elaine Holiway: Obituary
Denise Elaine Holiway, 53 years young, passed away Friday, October 12, 2018 at her home in Jacksonville, FL. Denise was born December 31, 1964 in Lemasa, California to Shirley Holiway and the late Kenneth Holiway. She was the youngest of four children. Denise graduated high school at Hernando High School in Brooksville, FL. Denise loved […]
Read More »Wynn Anthony Abernathy: Obituary
Wynn Anthony Abernathy, 52, of Murphy passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, October 16, 2016. Wynn was born in Murphy, North Carolina on October 3, 1966 to Dr. F.L. (Linford) and Ginger DeWeese Abernathy. He graduated from Murphy High School in 1985. Wynn was an outgoing and friendly person with a loving heart. His most special […]
Read More »Michael Irving Ruff: Obituary
A graveside memorial service will be held for Irving Carl Ruff and his son, Michael Irving Ruff on Friday, October 19, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. at Greenlawn Cemetery with the Rev. Jimmy Tanner officiating. Irving, Beverly, and their family spent many memorable and wonderful years in Murphy. Friends and acquaintances are welcome to attend. In […]
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