Tabetha Michelle Howard: Obituary
Obituaries December 18, 2018
12/10/1973 – 12/08/2018
She was a native of Prince William County, VA and the daughter of Gary Robert and Teresa Mathis Jones of Hayesville, NC. Tabetha was a Registered Nurse and loved her job. She enjoyed her animals and boating.
In addition to her parents she is survived by her two daughters, Brooklyn Leamon and husband Dallas of Murphy, NC and Kayli Ann Howard of Cleveland, TN; two brothers, Dustin Jones of Charlotte, NC and Brett Jones and wife Rachel of Hayesville, NC.
A Graveside Service will be held at 12 pm, Thursday, December 13, 2018 at the Valleytown Cemetery in Andrews, NC.
Townson-Rose Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
You may send tributes to the family at www.mem.com
Cherokee NC County Sheriff’s Office Arrest Report 11/25 to 12/02
Arrest Reports December 4, 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.
Vaud King: Obituary
Obituaries April 2, 2019
Vaud King
Vaud King, age 94 of Murphy, NC passed away Tuesday, March 12, 2019 at her residence.
She was a native and lifelong resident of Cherokee County, NC and the daughter of the late McKinley and Minnie Headrick Stiles. Vaud was a lunchroom manager in the school system and a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Gordon King; one son, Harold King; brothers, Harvey, Herman, Homer and Jack Stiles; and sisters, Norma Nix, Mae Roberts and Oma Taylor.
She is survived by one son, Steve King; one brother, Claude Stiles; two sisters, Barbara Anderson and husband Edgar and Eunice Johnson; seven grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 2 pm, Saturday, March 16, 2019 at the Oak Grove Baptist Church. Pastors Ronnie Crisp and Randy Johnson will officiate. Music will be provided by Russell Anderson. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Pallbearers will be Kevin King, Clint Rankin, Jimmy Bailey, Chris Johnson, Danny Turner and Rodney Vice. Honorary pallbearers will be Johnny Martin and Edgar Anderson.
The family will receive friends from 5-8 pm, Friday, March 15, 2019 at the Townson-Rose Funeral Home in Murphy where she will lie in state until being placed in the church one hour prior to the service hour.
Townson-Rose Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
Betty Ruth Hays: Obituary
Obituaries February 28, 2019
Betty Ruth Hays
10/28/1931 – 02/21/2019
Betty Ruth Hays, age 87 of Murphy, NC passed away Thursday, February 21, 2019 at Union General Hospital in Blairsville, GA. A memorial service will be held at 1 pm, Saturday, March 30, 2019 at the Mt. Moriah Baptist Church. Townson-Rose Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
Thomas Van Mott: Obituary
Business February 28, 2019
Thomas Van Mott
12/02/1930 – 02/17/2019
Thomas Van Mott, age 88 of Ormond Beach, Florida passed away Sunday, February 17, 2019 at the Hayesville House.
He was born in Washington, DC to the late Charles and Selma McMillen Mott. Thomas was a self-employed car dealership owner. He was an avid golfer and fisherman. Thomas loved to go on cruises, horse races and playing cards. He was a member of the Halifax River Yacht Club of Daytona Beach, FL, Moose Lodge of Ormond Beach, FL and the Lions Club in Herndon, VA.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his first cousin, Margaret Coomber.
He is survived by his wife, Dolly Mott, they were high school sweethearts and been married for 68 years; two sons, John “Jack” Mott and Bob Mott and wife Stacey all of Ormond Beach, FL; one daughter, Mary Mott of Hayesville; second cousin, Vicky Coomber; three grandsons, John Mott of Hayesville, Chase and Robby Mott both of Ormond Beach, FL.
A celebration of life service will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Mountain Home Health Services, 115 Mountain Home Nursing Lane, Hayesville, NC 28904 or to the Hayesville House, 480 Old Hwy 64 W, Hayesville, NC 28904.
Townson-Rose Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
Betty Jo Hughes Wilson: Obituary
Obituaries February 13, 2019
Betty Jo Hughes Wilson
09/06/1934 – 02/07/2019
Betty Jo Hughes Wilson, age 84 of Murphy, NC passed away Thursday, February 7, 2019 at Murphy Rehab & Nursing.
She was a native and lifelong resident of Cherokee County, NC and the daughter of the late Clingman and Hattie Bishop Hughes. Betty worked for Gold Kist Manufacturing. She was avid reader. Betty loved her grandchildren and kids. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Bobby Wilson; two brothers, Herman and Robert Hughes and one grandchild.
She is survived by two sons, Richard Wilson and wife Roseitta and Bobby Wilson; one daughter, Barbara Bell and husband Lawrence; two sisters, Anna Margaret Arrant and Stilla Louise Carter; seven grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild.
A celebration of life will be held at 2 pm, Sunday, February 10, 2019 at the Murphy Free Methodist Church. Ricky and Richard Wilson will conduct the service.
Townson-Rose Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
Jim M. Williams: Obituary
Obituaries February 6, 2019
Jim M. Williams
June 18, 1946 – January 29, 2019
Jim M. Williams, age 72 of Brasstown, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 29, 2019 at his home. Jim was born June 18, 1946 in Columbus, OH to the late Ralph and Dorothy Williams, he was Methodist in faith and served his country bravely during the Vietnam War, enlisting in the US Navy. In his spare time, Jim enjoyed working on his hot rod and he worked as a bartender at Harrah’s Valley River Casino. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister, Jerry Allen.
Survivors include wife, Brenda Jellel Williams, one son, Brian James Williams, one daughter, Christina (Curt) Parrish, sister, Nancy Allen, brother, Dean Williams and five grandchildren.
Arrangements entrusted to the Cochran Funeral Home of Murphy, NC. You may send condolences to the family and sign the guest register at www.cochranfuneralhomes.com.
Irvin James Chambers: Obituary
Obituaries January 25, 2019
Irvin James Chambers
02/12/1928 – 01/23/2019
Irvin James Chambers age 90 of Cornelia, Georgia and formerly of Murphy passed away January 23, 2019 at the Life Care Center of Copper Basin in Ducktown, TN.
He was a native of Cherokee County and the son of the late James Marion and Mattie Weeks Chambers. Irvin was a retired barber and was a US Army veteran.
In addition to his parents, Irvin was preceded in death by his wife Mary Mills Chambers who passed away December 31, 2018; two brothers, Roy Chambers and Henry; five sisters, Forrest Whitener, Georgia Mae Deal, Maddie Bryant, Lydia Bryson and Edith Carringer.
He is survived by many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 3 pm, Sunday, January 27, 2019 at the Townson-Rose Funeral Home Chapel in Murphy. Dr. Eddis Dockery will officiate. Burial will be in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens 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 Bradley Hurlburt, Millard Hurlburt, Jason Hughes, Ethan Hughes, Justin Hedden and Tanner Creelman.
The family will receive friends from 2-3 pm, Sunday, January 27, 2019 at the Townson-Rose Funeral Home in Murphy.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 8714 Weigarber Road, Knoxville, TN 37909.
Townson-Rose Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Tony Coffey: Obituary
Obituaries January 15, 2019Tony Coffey
05/21/1962 – 01/06/2019
He was born in Cherokee County, NC to the late Luther Dale and Beverly Iris Brown Coffey. Tony was a salesman.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by one brother, Steve Coffey.
He is survived by two brothers, Brian Coffey and wife Kimberly and Tim Coffey; five nieces, one great-niece, five great-nephews and several Aunts and Uncles.
Funeral Services will be held at 3 pm, Tuesday, January 8, 2019 at the Townson-Rose Funeral Home Chapel in Murphy. Speakers will be Ed Callais, Johnny Moore and Tim Coffey. Burial will be in the Moss Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Jody Moncrief, John Rast, Allan Whisler, Ed Callais, Gerry Molineaux and Johnny Moore.
The family will receive friends from 2-3 pm, Tuesday, January 8, 2019 at the Townson-Rose Funeral Home.
Townson-Rose Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
Cherokee NC County Sheriff’s Office Arrest Report 01/06 to 01/12
Arrest Reports January 14, 2019
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.
Bobby James Jones: Obituary
Obituaries December 27, 2018Bobby James Jones, age 82 of Andrews, NC passed away Tuesday, December 18, 2018 at his residence.
He was born in Swain County, NC to the late Joseph Fred and Nellie Hall Jones. He had worked in auto parts and for the ABC store in Murphy, NC. He enjoyed gardening, flowers and riding his lawn mower.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brother, Bill Jones.
He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Brooks Jones; daughter, Tammy Jones of Dothan, AL; grandchildren, Matthew May and wife Skye and Jordan Hand and wife Molly; great-grandchildren, Landon May, Dakota Arrow May and Mary Ellis Hand.
Funeral Services will be held at 1 pm, Thursday, December 20, 2018 at the Townson-Rose Funeral Home Chapel in Murphy. Rev. Bo Phillips will officiate. Burial will be in the Tomotla Community Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Jimmy Annis, Landon Annis, Jimmy Carringer, David Lance, Heath Woodard and Dustin Smith.
The family will receive friends from 12 – 1 pm, Thursday, December 20, 2018 at the Townson-Rose Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
Townson-Rose Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Cherokee NC County Sheriff’s Office Arrest Report 12/16 to 12/21
Arrest Reports December 26, 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.
Rev. Everett Horace Morrow: Obituary
Obituaries December 18, 2018Rev. Everett Horace Morrow
05/06/1931 – 12/02/2018
Rev. Everett Horace Morrow, age 87, of Murphy went home to be with his Lord and Savior on December 2, 2018 at his home. He was a native of Cherokee County and the son of the late Simon Peter and Donnie Baker Morrow. He was a member of Calvary Hill Baptist Church. Preaching was Everett’s passion. He began preaching 45 years ago and pastored many different churches in the area. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Lorene Morrow; son, Michael Scott Morrow; two brothers, Hobert and Harford Morrow and sister, Lucille Ware. He is survived by his son, Bruce Morrow of Murphy, daughter, Sharon Brown and husband Dennis of Harrison, TN; brother Attlee Morrow and wife Barbara of Murphy; 13 grandchildren; 24 great grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild. Funeral services will be held at 2PM, Wednesday December 5, 2018 at Townson-Rose Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in Maggie Chapel Cemetery. Rev. Tony Ware will officiate. Pallbearers will be Justin, Jake, Josh and Scott Morrow, Dustin Brown and Brad Chastain. The family will receive friends from 12-2PM, Wednesday December 5, 2018 at Townson-Rose Funeral Home Chapel in Murphy. You may send tributes to the Morrow family at www.townson-rose.com Townson-Rose Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
You may send tributes to the family at www.mem.com
Appalonn Dawn Ashe: Obituary
Obituaries December 3, 2018
Infant Appalonn Dawn Ashe passed away on Thursday, November 28, 2018.
She was preceded in death by her infant brother Linclon Ashe.
She is survived by her parents, Dennis Carroll Ashe and Tabitha Burrell-Ashe; great-grandparents, James and Nancy Cochran and Roger Rhodes; grandparents, Danny and Lisa Cochran and Dennis and Eunice Ashe; brother Ford Ashe; sisters Lislonn Ashe, Eaveyrose Ashe, and Brennan Ashe; aunts and uncles, Matt and Ashely Cochran, Jamie and Sam, and Tasha and Chris Searcy.
A Graveside Service will be held at 2:00pm Monday, December 3, 2018 and Peachtree Memorial Baptist Church Cemetery. Rev. Ronnie Palmer will officiate.
Townson-Rose Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
You may send tributes to the family at www.mem.com
You may send tributes to the family at www.mem.com
Helen Lois Ledford Kerrigan: Obituary
Obituaries April 2, 2019
Helen Lois Ledford Kerrigan
Helen Lois Ledford Kerrigan, age 63, of Hayesville, NC passed away Friday, March 8, 2019 in Buncombe County, NC.
She was a native and lifelong resident of Clay County, NC and the daughter of the late Ralph and Geneva Patterson Ledford. Helen’s passion was cooking. She had cooked for several restaurants and organizations.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by one son, Joseph Kendall Barnett and the love of her life, Newton Forrester.
She is survived by her children, Mendy Sanchez and Benny, Jonathan Forrester and Chris and Jason Forrester; her siblings, Virginia Monkus and Owen, Betty Ledford, Debbie Eller and Steve and David Ledford; grandchildren, Devin Conatser, Austin Conatser, Marcus Forrester and Emerson Forrester.
Funeral Services will be held at 2 pm, Tuesday, March 12, 2019 at the Townson-Rose Funeral Home Chapel of Hayesville. Rev. Clark Moss will officiate. Burial will be in the Union Hill Cemetery in Hayesville, NC. Pallbearers will be Scotty Monkus, Dustin Ledford, Devin Conatser, Austin Conatser, David Ledford and Ethan Monkus. Honorary pallbearers will be Marcus Forrester and Logan Thurman.
The family will receive friends from 12-2 pm, Tuesday, March 12, 2019 at the Townson-Rose Funeral Home Chapel of Hayesville.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-9959.
Townson-Rose Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.