Sandra Beverly Taylor Dockery: Obituary
Obituaries January 25, 2019
Sandra Beverly Taylor Dockery
07/07/1959 – 01/23/2019
Sandra Beverly Taylor Dockery, age 59 of Murphy, NC passed away Wednesday, January 23, 2019 at her residence.
She was a native and lifelong resident of Cherokee County, NC and the daughter of the late Basscomb and Hattie Martin Taylor. Sandra was a self-employed logger. She loved to eat, enjoyed gardening, canning, reading and lying in the sun. Sandra also enjoyed hunting bears and hogs. She loved spending time with her family. Sandra was a member of Hanging Dog Baptist Church.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by three brothers, Howard Taylor, Leon Taylor and Alvin Taylor; and one sister, Janet Lance.
She is survived by her husband, Loren Dockery; one son, Cleaston Jeffrey Dockery of Murphy, NC; one brother, Basscomb Taylor Jr.; seven sisters, Kathryn Rogers, Rebecca Graves, Margie Taylor, Jodi Alverson, Dolly Lynetta Iles, Claudia Trotter and Madlyn Wallace; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services will be held 2 pm, Saturday, January 26, 2019 at the Townson-Rose Funeral Home Chapel in Murphy. Burial will be held in the Hanging Dog Baptist Church Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Jason Holderfield, Wallace Sharp, Mike Roper, Doug Farmer, DJ Alverson and Deven Schnuphase.
The family will receive friends from 12-2 pm, Saturday, January 26, 2019 at the Townson-Rose Funeral Home.
Townson-Rose Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
Larry C. Shelton: Obituary
Obituaries January 15, 2019Larry C. Shelton
02/01/1947 – 01/02/2019
He was a native of Hayesville, NC and the son of the late Grady and Beatrice York Shelton. Larry was drafted into the Army right out of high school where he served a one year tour in Vietnam. He loved his country and was proud to serve. His first job was as a hard rock driller on Franklin Mountain and his last job was the NC Department of Transportation, and many other jobs in between.
He was all about family. Larry loved fly fishing and quite time on the river. He was a guitar picker and singer of songs; he loved country and country gospel songs especially Merle Haggard. Larry was an easy-going mild manner man with an awesome sense of humor which earned him much love and respect for his family and friends. His motto was “keep on picking”.
Larry was a member of the Fires Creek Baptist Church.
He is survived by his wife, Audrey Roach Shelton; one daughter, Candy Kirby and husband Benny of Hayesville; one son, Clancy Shelton and wife Brinita of Murphy; one grandson, Bronson Kirby of Hayesville; one granddaughter, Fionnah Hallgren Shelton of Murphy; mother-in-law, Christine Roach of Hayesville; brother-in-law, Johnny Roach and wife Joan of the Peachtree community; sister-in-law, Gail Lands and husband Tony of Hayesville; nephew, Cordell Lands; niece, Haley Evans Jones; Aunts, Nell Norton and Wanda Shelton both of Lake Toxaway, NC; Uncle, Johnny Shelton and wife Louise of Hayesville; and many cousins and friends which he loved dearly.
Funeral Services will be held at 11 am Sunday, January 6, 2019 at the Fires Creek Baptist Church in Hayesville. Rev. Mark Laney and Rev. Dallas Crowder will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery with military graveside rites conducted by the American Legion Post #96 Murphy, American Legion Post 532 Hayesville, VFW Post 6812, Hayesville, NC and the Marine Corp League Marble, NC. Pallbearers will be Jason Shelton, Warren Shelton, Timmy Shelton, B.J. Shelton, Steven R. Shelton and Dexter Shelton.
The family will receive friends from 6 – 8 pm Saturday, January 5, 2019 at the Fires Creek Baptist Church.
Townson-Rose Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Bryant Jackson: Obituary
Obituaries December 18, 2018
August 29, 1943 – December 8, 2018
Mr. Bryant Jackson, age 75, of Andrews, NC, passed away Saturday, December 8, 2018, at his home. Mr. Jackson was born August 29, 1943, in Marion, NC. He was a Veteran of the U.S. Navy, a member of New Life Baptist Church in Hayesville, NC, enjoyed the outdoors, yard work, sitting on his porch watching the birds, and working crossword puzzles. He was preceded in death by his wife, Sandra Nichols Jackson.
He is survived by his daughter, Lynette (Butch) Hooper, and his sons, Steve (April) Jackson, and Ronnie (Heather) Jackson, brother, Fred Jackson, sisters, Nancy Hardin, Mary Beth Killian, Trudy Moss, and Kay Jackson, grandchildren, Lee Ann Wells, Noah Jackson, and Adam Jackson, and one great-grandchild, Lyn Leigh Wells.
Graveside services will be held Saturday, December 15, 2018, at 11:00 AM at Valley Town Cemetery with military graveside rites by Navy Honorary Guard, local veterans organizations; Murphy VFW Post 10222, Joe Miller Elkin American Legion Post 96, DAV Chapter 73 and Clay County VFW Post 6812.
Arrangements entrusted to the Cochran Funeral Home of Murphy, NC. You may send your condolences to the family and sign the guest register at www.cochranfuneralhomes.com.
Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office Press Release: TEEN ARRESTED FOR MURDER
Arrest Reports, Police & Government December 17, 2018
CHEROKEE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE
SHERIFF DERRICK PALMER
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Monday, December 17, 2018
For more information call 828.837.2589
TEEN ARRESTED FOR MURDER
Murphy, NC— Sheriff Derrick Palmer of the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office and Chief JJ Wooten of the Andrews Police Department announced the December 12th, 2018 arrest of 17 year old Jadon Luke Spivey of Andrews North Carolina for Murder.
At about 8:45 PM on December 11th, 2018 the Cherokee County E911 Communications Center received a call from an individual at a residence inside the city limits of Andrews North Carolina. According to the caller an individual had been shot at the residence. Officers with the Andrews Police Department, Deputies with the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office and Cherokee County Emergency Medical Services personnel responded to the scene.
Jadon Spivey
Upon arrival at the residence the initial responding officer found 27 year old Alexander Bryant in an apparent lifeless condition. Cherokee County Emergency Services personnel arrived and confirmed that Bryant was deceased.
During the investigation Investigators from the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office, the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation and Andrews Police Department worked together to gather information and evidence from the crime scene.
Jadon Spivey was identified as a suspect in the crime and was taken to the Cherokee County Detention Center where he is currently charged with Murder and being held under no bond.
Sheriff Palmer and Chief Wooten stated “There are a lot of questions that are being asked to help us find answers as we continue this joint investigation. We would like to thank the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation and the Office of District Attorney Ashley Welch for their valuable assistance and advice during this very difficult time for all concerned. Because of the nature of the crime we do not anticipate any further information being released from our offices.”
To report suspicious activity and suspect violations of the law please call 828-837-1344 or submit a tip at [email protected].
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Lucille Cross Abernathy: Obituary
Obituaries November 26, 2018April 8, 1957 – November 22, 2018
Mrs. Lucille Cross Abernathy passed away Thursday, November 22, 2018 at her home. Lucille was a lifelong resident of Clay County and a member of Martin Hill Baptist Church. She was a loving wife and mother who was always ready to help others. She was an excellent cook and loved caring for her family. She also was an animal lover, especially her dogs.
Lucille was preceded in death by her parents, William Thomas Cross and Pearl Garrett Cross and her sister, Helen Maney.
Survivors include her husband, Henry Abernathy of Hayesville; son, William Craig Nicholson of Cartersville, GA; daughter, Subrina Abernathy of Hiawassee, GA; Sister, Bertha McCray of Hayesville, NC; sister, Shirley Clemons of Murphy, NC; brother, Terry Cross of Hayesville; sister, Mayme Cross of Hayesville; brother, Jessie Cross of Alpharetta, GA; brother, Ted Cross of Hayesville; and Michael Anthony Cross of Hayesville.
Funeral services are scheduled for Sunday, November 25, 2018 at 3:00 p.m. in the Chapel of the Cochran Funeral Home of Murphy with Rev. Aud Brown officiating. Music will be provided by Teresa Gay and bagpipes will be played by Stephen Thrasher. The family will meet with friends from 1:00 until 3:00 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home before the service begins.
Flowers are gratefully accepted by the family, however, if you wish, the family suggests that donations may be made to the St. Jude’s Childrens Hospital.
Cochran Funeral Home of Murphy in charge of arrangements.
Clinton Lovingood: Obituary
Obituaries April 2, 2019
Clinton Lovingood
Clinton Lovingood, age 81, of Marble, NC passed away Saturday, March 9, 2019 at Murphy Rehab and Nursing.
He was a native and lifelong resident of Cherokee County, NC and the son of the late Wayne and Wilma Hancock Lovingood. Clinton was a member of Maltby Baptist Church. He was a former Sunday School Superintendent and a former Adult Sunday School teacher. Clinton was a Past Master of Marble Springs Masonic Lodge #439, Waynesville Chapter of the York Rite, Royal Arch No. 69 and Doric Council #20.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Joyce Kathy Moss Lovingood; and his son, Johnny Clinton Lovingood.
He is survived by his son, Stacy Lovingood and wife Lisa of Marble; his daughter, Barbara Jean Hogsed and husband Malcolm of Andrews; brothers, Cecil Lovingood and wife Wanda of Marble, NC and Kenneth Lovingood and Toni of Anderson, SC; sisters, Carolyn Moss and Lois Johnson Lovingood; three grandchildren, Breeze Hogsed Cresmen, Nathan Hogsed, and Alyssa Lee; four great-grandchildren, Mackenna Cresmen, T.J. Long, Silas and Summer Lee; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services will be held 2 pm, Monday, March 11, 2019 at the Oak Grove Baptist Church. Preacher Darrell Dockery, Pastor Kenny White, Rev. Fred Lunsford and Steve Wyke will officiate. Burial will be at Moss Cemetery in Marble with Masonic graveside rites by Marble Springs Masonic Lodge #439. Pallbearers will be Barry Lawrence, Steve Wyke, Jack Millsaps, Greg Lovingood, George VanBuskirk and Maurice West, Jr. Honorary pallbearers will be Doug Lovingood, Shylan Moss and Nathan Hogsed.
The family will receive friends from 12-2 pm, Monday, March 11, 2019 at the Oak Grove Baptist Church.
You may send tributes to the Lovingood family at www.townson-rose.com
Townson-Rose Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
Harold Howard: Obituary
Obituaries January 30, 2019
Harold Howard
09/02/1948 – 01/28/2019
He was a native of the Western NC Mountains, spent his early childhood in the area of Bryson City. As a young boy his parents, Grady and Gracie Howard, relocated to the Hiwassee Dam area of Cherokee County in order for his father to continue to work with the TVA. He and his family enjoyed music and spent time singing and playing together. Harold taught himself how to play the guitar, and did so from childhood until his cancer became too much for he and his wife Doris of 11 years to travel around the area singing. Playing at churches, community centers, homeless shelters and nursing homes were part of his passion. Harold attended Moccasin Creek Baptist Church.
Harold had many jobs and trades throughout his life. After returning from a two year service with the Army in the late 1960s, he created a life for himself and his family doing things such as carpentry, masonry, driving long haul trucks and mining, operating heavy equipment, and finally retiring as a landscape specialist in the herbicide and pesticide department of NCDOT, where he worked 26 years. Harold had many hobbies and loves during his life. Mainly fishing, singing and playing his guitar with his family and friends. He enjoyed NASCAR racing and even had a race car on the Tri-County dirt track around the time of 1990. Harold liked horseback riding for many years and rode in the wagon train on occasion.
Harold leaves behind a very large extended family that he enjoyed seeing and visiting. He would usually attend family reunion gatherings twice a year, one in Bryson City, NC in June and the other in Canton, Ohio in September.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by brothers, Dennis, Bill and Grady Howard, Jr.
He also had a close immediate family including his wife Doris Burrell Howard; daughter, April Howard Hines (Steve), son, Josh Howard (Stephanie Blue) and daughter, Amber Howard Patterson (Robert); grandchildren, Brittany Morrow Barbour (Brandon), Drew Morrow, Lynnex Patterson and Case Patterson; great-granddaughter, Notla Barbour and great-grandsons, Clayton Barbour, Noah and Caleb Broome; step-daughter, Pamela Sneed Payne (Dexter) and step-son, Daniel Sneed (Becky); step-grandchildren, Dakota Sneed, Seth Sneed, Gage Sneed, Justice McKay, Jarrett Sneed and Aerian McKay; brothers, Wayne Payne (Mary), Wade Howard (Linda), RL Howard (Debbie), Doug Howard (Shirley); and sister, Betty Roberson (James).
Harold was well known by the entire county and communities. He will be truly missed, but his family and friends rest in the fact that he is singing, playing and fishing in heaven with no more pain, heartache or worry in the presence of our Lord.
Funeral Services will be held at 11 am, Friday, February 1, 2019 at the Townson-Rose Funeral Home Chapel in Murphy. Rev. Doug Howard and Rev. Chip Siller will officiate. Burial will be in the Laurel Branch Cemetery in Bryson City, NC. Pallbearers will be Steve Hines, Robert Patterson, Drew Morrow, Brandon Barbour, Daniel Sneed and David Toney. Honorary pallbearers will be Mush Davis, Tom Anderson, Sam Cole, Danny Sneed, Chip Siller, Mitchell Prince and Ronnie Ware.
The family will receive friends from 6-8 pm, Thursday, January 31, 2019 at the Townson-Rose Funeral Home.
Townson-Rose Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
Joan Paulette White: Obituary
Obituaries January 25, 2019
Joan Paulette White
02/25/1947 – 01/21/2019
Joan Paulette White, age 71 of Murphy, NC passed away Monday, January 21, 2019 at her residence.
She was a native and lifelong resident of Cherokee County, NC and the daughter of the late Edward William and Nellie Moore McAfee. Joan was a supervisor for McAfee Election Services. She was a member of Little Brasstown Baptist Church.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a brother, John Edward McAfee.
She is survived by her husband, Charles White; one daughter, Sonia Lovingood and husband Al of Murphy; one son, Bryan White and wife Pam of Murphy; four grandchildren, Danielle Williams and husband Timmy, Zack Lovingood and fiance Hayden Verner, Kelci Coker and husband Justin and Jordan Lovingood all of Murphy; three great-grandchildren, Aayden and Connor Williams and Hawkins Coker; one brother, Sam McAfee of Thonotosassa, FL; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services will be held at 2 pm, Thursday, January 24, 2018 at Little Brasstown Baptist Church. Rev. Aud Brown will officiate. Burial will be held in the Sunset Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 5-8 pm, Wednesday, January 23 at the Townson-Rose Funeral Home in Murphy.
In lieu of flowers memorials donations may be made to The Gideon’s International, PO Box 164, Murphy, NC 28906 or to the Appalachian Angels, Inc., PO Box 442 Marble, NC 28905
Townson-Rose Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements
Mary Lou Mills Chamber: Obituary
Obituaries January 15, 2019Mary Lou Mills Chamber
12/28/1926 – 12/31/2018
She was a native of Cherokee County, NC and the daughter of the late Dewey and Hattie Killian Mills. She was retired from Johnson and Johnson as a quality assurance controller.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her brothers, Kenneth Mills and Claude Mills; sisters, Ruby Sims and Edith Mills.
She is survived by her husband, Irvin J. Chambers; nieces, Phoebe Hedden, Margaret Hurlburt, Amy Hughes, Helen Hamilton, Shirley Robinson and nephew, Vinson Sims; and many great nieces and great nephews.
Funeral Services will be held Friday, January 4, 2019 at 12 pm at the Townson-Rose Funeral Home Chapel in Murphy. Dr. Eddis Dockery will officiate. Burial will be in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be Bradley Hurlburt, Millard Hurlburt, Jason Hughes, Ethan Hughes, Justin Hedden and Tanner Creelman.
The family will receive friends from 10 am to 12 pm, Friday, January 4, 2019 at the Townson-Rose Funeral Home in Murphy.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 871 Weigarber Road, Knoxville, TN 37909.
Townson-Rose Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
You may send tributes to the family at www.mem.com
Judith “Judy” Ann Crisp: Obituary
Obituaries December 27, 2018Judith “Judy” Ann Crisp, age 76 of Hayesville, NC passed away Tuesday, December 25, 2018 at her residence.
She was born in Pittsburgh, PA to the late Francis and Mabel Campbell. Judy moved to Hayesville in 1969 from Chicago, Illinois. She was a Cub Scout Leader and President of T-Ball in the 1970’s. Judy was an EMT, family caregiver and a caregiver to the elderly. She worked for Mountain Home Health; she made many friends. Judy was a member of Little Brasstown Baptist Church.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Harris Gene Crisp; two brothers, Frank and Joe Campbell; and one sister, Kathryn Davis.
She is survived by three sons, Daniel Crisp, David Crisp and wife Pam and Douglas Crisp and wife Becky; adopted daughter, Tammy Henson; one sister, Nancy Fugiel of Phoenix, AZ; four grandchildren, Elora Skye Crisp, Jacob Liam Crisp, Joshua Silvers and Blake Mosteller; and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.
A memorial service will be held at 2 pm, Saturday, December 29, 2018 at Grace Baptist Church in Hayesville. Rev. Aud Brown and Rev. Wayne Matheson will officiate. A graveside service will be held at a later date.
Townson-Rose Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
You may send tributes to the family at www.mem.com
Jack Killian: Obituary
Obituaries December 18, 2018
08/22/1939 – 12/10/2018
Jack was a native and lifelong resident of Cherokee County, NC. He was a son of the late Stella Ashe Taylor and Lonnie Killian. Jack was a manager of American General Finance Company. He loved racing cars and playing golf.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his son, David Killian.
Surviving are his daughter, Kathy Killian; one brother, Bud Killian of Atlanta, GA; grandchildren, Jake and Karlee London, Cody, Cory, Gage and Noah Killian and dear friend, Becky Killian. Funeral services will be held at 2 pm, Thursday, December 13, 2018 Townson-Rose Funeral Home Chapel in Murphy. Pastor Harold Stiles will officiate. Burial will be in the Sunset Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Jeff Ledford, Mike Townson, Terry Stiles, Jacky Jones, Danny Rich and Mike Hogsed.
The family will receive friends from 12 – 2 pm, Thursday, December 13, 2018 at the Townson-Rose Funeral Home.
Townson-Rose Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
You may send tributes to the family at www.mem.com
Cherokee NC County Sheriff’s Office Arrest Report 12/10 to 12/16
Arrest Reports December 17, 2018
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 www.fetchyournews.com to obtain and post the arrest records of any and all individuals arrested in Cherokee County, North Carolina. Those arrests are posted on www.fetchyournews.com for your viewing pleasure. Please remember that all individuals listed have been arrested and charged, however, they are presumed innocent until guilt has been proven in a court of law.
Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office Press Release: MAN SENTENCED FOR CHILD SEX CRIME
Arrest Reports, Police & Government December 17, 2018
CHEROKEE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE
SHERIFF DERRICK PALMER
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Monday, December 17, 2018
For more information call 828.837.2589
MAN SENTENCED FOR CHILD SEX CRIME
Murphy, NC— On December 04th, 2018 ,Robert J Tyndell, of Murphy North Carolina was sentenced to 2 terms of imprisonment of a minimum term of 13 months to a maximum term of 25 months with 745 days credit to be applied to the second sentence for his plea of guilty to the 2 charges of Indecent Liberties with a Child announced Sheriff Derrick Palmer of the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office. The Honorable Superior Court Judge William H. Coward ordered Tyndell to register as a sex offender for a period of 30 years and to have no contact with the victim for a lifetime.
Robert J Tyndell,
In July of 2016 the Macon County Department of Social Services opened an investigation and reported to the Cherokee County Department of Social Services and the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office allegations that Tyndell had sexually assaulted a child under the age of 12 at a Murphy North Carolina address. The initial disclosure was in Macon County North Carolina. The joint investigation was assisted by Kids Place Child Advocacy Center in Franklin North Carolina.
The investigation was presented to the November 14th, 2016 setting of the Cherokee County Grand Jury which handed down Indictments for Statutory First Degree Sex Offense of a Child, and two counts of Indecent Liberties with a child.
Tyndell was arrested at his Murphy North Carolina residence and incarcerated in the Cherokee County Detention Center.
Sheriff Derrick Palmer stated “Again we see how utilizing all our resources several agencies worked together helped to bring this case to court.”
To report suspicious activity and suspect violations of the law please call 828-837-1344 or submit a tip at [email protected].
Leslie Wayne Pierce: Obituary
Obituaries December 3, 2018
Leslie Wayne Pierce
06/22/1951 – 11/27/2018