Jeffrey N. “Smurf” Swain, 52, of Murphy, passed away Saturday, January 4, 2020 in an Asheville hospital. He was born in Fulton, County, Georgia, but was raised in Cherokee County where he then lived throughout his life. He was a 1985 graduate of Murphy High School. Jeff had worked for Terminix for 27 years before going to work at John Boy Exterminating for the past four years. Jeff enjoyed golfing, bowling, hunting, and fishing with his large group of friends. He was a sports fan of all sports and enjoyed the Fantasy Football league. Jeff had coached youth basketball for many years and little league baseball for several years also. He was a member of the Baptist faith.

He was the grandson of the late Guy and Leora McNabb and Pearl and Hattie Jo Swain. He was the son of Joe Neil and Sarah Rose McNabb Swain of Murphy.

Surviving, in addition to his parents, are his loving wife, Becky of Murphy; three daughters, Ashley Swain of Knoxville, Tennessee, Breanne Swain of Candler, North Carolina, and Bethannie Lennox of Fenton, Michigan; a step daughter, DeEtte Bingham and husband, Thomas of Old Fort, North Carolina; a brother, Greg Swain and wife, Pam of Murphy; two step grandchildren, Michalyn Williams and husband, Bert and Garrett Bingham. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 7, 2020 at the Chapel of Ivie Funeral Home, Murphy with Revs. Chris West, Aud Brown, and Greg Swain officiating. The interment was in Friendship Baptist Church Cemetery. Pallbearers were Chad and Daniel McNabb, David and Robert Payne, and Graham and M. Joe Swain. Honorary pallbearers were Eric Teague, Tony Williams, Gary Thompson, Dexter Hubbard Sr., and Eric Sneed.

The family received friends from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Monday, January 6th at the Ivie Funeral Home, Murphy.

Family requests memorials be made in memory of Jeffrey Neil Swain to the American Heart Association, PO Box 840692, Dallas, TX 75284-0692 or the Friendship Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, c/o T.L. McNabb, 186 Friendship Church Road, Murphy, NC 28906.

Ivie Funeral Home, Murphy in charge of all arrangements.

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James V. Redmond Jr., 87, of Warne, North Carolina passed away Sunday, January 5, 2020. He was a native of Indian Mills, West Virginia. He was a 1952 graduate of Peterstown High School in West Virginia. He joined the United States Air Force, working as a radio intercept operator and was a Korean War veteran. Jim worked for Pan American Airlines for 35 years in various management positions until his retirement in 1988. He then worked as an agent with Combined Insurance Company from 1990 to 2012. He was a member of the Mount Pisgah Baptist Church. Jim was also a member of the American Legion Post No. 108 where he served as coordinator.

He was the son of the late James V. Sr. and Mary Kathryn Akers Redmond. He was also preceded in death by two sisters, Mary Burke Dillon and Alma Lewis; and a brother, Merle Redmond.

Surviving are his loving wife of 25 years, Betty Jo Redmond; a step-daughter, Deborah Dowdy and Dave Kimbrell of Cumming, Georgia; a step-son, Jeffrey Cheek of Hiawassee, Georgia; a sister, Sue Fink and husband, Bob of Florida; a niece, Kathy Proper and husband, Lance of Millersburg, Ohio; and many other nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held at 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 8, 2020 in the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home, Hayesville with the Rev. Dennis Miles officiating. The inurnment will be in Mount Pisgah Baptist Church Cemetery at a later date. Honorary pallbearers were Brandon Dowdy, Michael Anderson, Ron Cooper, David Crume, Dave Kimbrell, Michael Cheek, Mike Miller, and Rick Cantrell.

The family received friends from 2-3:45 Wednesday afternoon at the Ivie Funeral Home, Hayesville prior to the services.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made in memory of James V. Redmond Jr. to the American Legion Post No. 108, PO Box 474, Franklin, NC 28744.

Ivie Funeral Home, Hayesville in charge of all arrangements.

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Naomi Kate Reynolds and Sebastian Jon Reynolds, infant twins of Jonathon and Sandra Brackett Reynolds of Murphy, passed away Sunday, January 5, 2020 and Wednesday, January 8, 2020, respectively, at Erlanger Medical Center in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Surviving, in addition to the parents, are the maternal grandparents, Jerry and Nannette Reid Brackett of Murphy; the paternal great-grandparents, Mike and Mary Kay Horner Reynolds of Murphy; the maternal great-grandmother, Doris Mathis Brackett of Fletcher, North Carolina; the paternal great-great-grandmother, Barbara Kirby Nelson of Marion, Indiana; two uncles, Shawn Brackett and Michael Brackett, both of Murphy; and a great-aunt, Rebecca Reynolds McNabb and husband, Lawrence of Murphy.

Ivie Funeral Home, Murphy in charge of all arrangements.

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Angelia Kaye Bateman, age 71 of Topton, NC passed away Monday, January 6, 2020.

She was born in Buncombe County, NC to the late Julius and Elva Dills Morgan. Angelia was a school teacher. She sang with Voices of Praise and Gospel Harmony Trio. Angelia loved to sing.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Morris Bateman; three brothers, Doyle, Don and Ray Morgan; and four sisters, Christine Mason, Faye Selby, Carmel Cope and Reva May.

She is survived by her brother, Andy Morgan and wife Judy; one sister, Juanita Holden; special niece, Angie Mealer and special nephew, Zach Postell.

Funeral Services will be held at 2 pm, Saturday, January 11, 2020 at the Townson-Rose Chapel in Andrews. Rev. S. J. Waters and Pastor Wayne McGuire will officiate. Burial will be in the Aquone Cemetery in the Nantahala community. Pallbearers will be Darren Holden, Jeff Holden, Danny Mealer, Zach Postell, Wesley Holden and Kenny Cope. Honorary pallbearer will be Shannon Holden and Doug Bryant.

The family will receive friends from 12 pm to 2 pm, Saturday, January 11, 2020 at the Townson-Rose Chapel in Andrews.

Townson-Rose Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.

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Jessie Mae Hyatt, age 90 of Hiawassee, GA passed away Thursday, January 9, 2020.

She was the daughter of the late Marvin and Roxanne Kimsey. Jessie was a homemaker and a member of Many Forks Baptist Church.

In addition to her parents, Jessie was preceded in death by her husband, Rexter W. Hyatt; brothers, Carl, Harold and Homer Kimsey and sister, Bessie Arrowood.

Jessie is survived by her sons, William R Hyatt and wife Susie and Daniel M. Hyatt and wife Cindy; daughter, Cathy Stiles and husband William; grandchildren, Katrina Laxton, Kim Burrell, Johnathan Hyatt, Jeremy Hyatt and Ashley Hyatt; and five great-grandchildren.

The family will receive friends from 6 pm – 8 pm, Saturday, January 11, 2020 at the Townson-Rose Funeral Home Chapel of Hayesville where she will remain until being placed in the church one hour prior to the service hour..

Funeral services will be held at 2 pm, Sunday, January 12, 2020 at Many Forks Baptist Church in Young Harris, GA. Dr. Eddis Dockery and Rev. Billy Stiles will officiate. Music will be provided by Rev. Chris Rumfelt. Pallbearers will be Joey Hyatt, Keith Hyatt, Jeremy Hyatt, Johnathan Hyatt, Kenneth Davis and Jay Burrell. Honorary pallbearers will be Jimmy Hyatt, Kenny Gibson and Wade Brown. Burial will be in Many Forks Baptist Church Cemetery.

Townson-Rose Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

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Bobby Gerald Peters, age 89 of Hayesville, NC passed Saturday, December 28, 2019. He was born in Virginia to the late Barney E. Peters and Ida M. Mullins Peters. Bobby worked for the U.S. Government as a communication specialist and was a U.S. Army veteran. He attended Christ the King Church in Hiawassee, GA.

He is survived by his loving wife, Margaret Ann Peters; son, Gerald E. Peters and wife Charlotte; daughters, Katherine Washington and husband Rickey, Julie Davis, Teresa Peters and husband John Beisner and Anita Peters and Ricky Wood; brothers, Harold, Doyle, Carl and Clyde Peters; sisters, Billie Gabriele, Cleo Levan, Mildred Carroll, Jeannie Williams and Joy Adkins; 14 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at 12 pm, Wednesday, January 1, 2020 at the Townson-Rose Funeral Home Chapel of Hayesville. Rev. Don O’Malley will officiate. The internment will follow at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens with military graveside rites being conducted by the American Legion Post #96 Murphy, American Legion Post 532 Hayesville, VFW Post 6812, Hayesville, NC, the Marine Corp League Marble, NC, and the Vietnam Veterans of America.

The family will receive friends from 10 am-12 pm, Wednesday, January 1, 2020 at the Townson-Rose Funeral Home Chapel of Hayesville.

In lieu of flowers, the family request that donations may be made to Christ the King Church, PO Box 285 Hiawassee, Georgia 30546.

Townson-Rose Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

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Carolyn Baine, age 77, of Rocky Face, Georgia passed away Thursday, January 2, 2020.

She was born on July 30, 1942. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clyde and Elsie Lee Nicholson; grandson, Jason Baine; brothers, Gilbert Nicholson, Dennis Nicholson, Roger Nicholson; sisters, Lois Ware and Debbie Barnette.

She is survived by her husband of 63 years, George Baine of Rocky Face; sons, Harold Baine of Rocky Face, Leon Baine of Rocky Face; daughters and son in law, Janet Wheeler of Cave Springs, Sheryl and Bennie Andrews of Cartersville; sisters and brother in law, Alice and Bobby Griffith of Turtletown, TN, Rita Eskew of Conyers; 7 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles.

A funeral service to celebrate the life of Carolyn Baine will be held at 11:00 AM Monday, January 6, 2020 at the chapel of Dalton Funeral Home with Pastor James Ellis and Pastor JR Williams officiating. Interment will be at Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Liberty, NC.

The family will be receiving friends for visitation from 5-8 PM Sunday evening. John Baine, Nathan Baine, Matt Baine and Justin Bartley will be serving as pallbearers.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made for the funeral expenses. Arrangements have been entrusted to independently owned and operated Dalton Funeral Home, 620 S. Glenwood Ave. Dalton, GA 30721; 706-529-5371.

RL Passmore, age 94 of Andrews passed away Sunday, December 29, 2019 at his residence.

He was born in Franklin, NC to the late Roy and Martha Passmore. RL was a member of Valleytown Baptist Church. He was most recognized as “The SnoKone Man”.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife of over 50 years, Dora Lee Passmore; daughter, Kathy West; brothers, Fred, Grover, Robert and Claude and sisters, Nina and Louise.

He is survived by his daughter, Tammy Payne and husband Jeff; sister, Rosaline Bingham and grandchildren, Jacob Payne, Kyndra West and husband Devin, Tim West, Darla West and Angela Kerr.

The family will receive friends from 5-7pm, Thursday, January 2, 2020 at the Townson-Rose Chapel in Andrews.

Funeral services will be at 7 pm, Thursday, January 2, 2020 at the Townson-Rose Chapel in Andrews. Rev. David Anderson will officiate. Pallbearers will be Jacob Payne, Devin West, Derrick Queen, Stacy Miller, Mike Matheson and Ronnie Bateman. Honorary pallbearers will be Sam Webb, Johnny Hall, Tex Elliott, Wallace Davis and Milburn Miller. Burial will be at Valleytown Cemetery in Andrews.

Townson-Rose Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

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Lenora Lulean Innis, age 97 of Hayesville, NC passed away Thursday, December 31, 2019.

She was born in Tallassee, Alabama to the late Jesse and Ola Simmons McHargue. Lenora was active in the V.F.W. and active in the “Eagles”. She was of the Baptist faith.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her brothers, Douglas, Walter and James McHargue; and sisters, Lila Mae Price and Clyde Harris.

She is survived by her son, Tom Hall; two grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.

A graveside service will be held at 2 pm, Monday, January 6, 2019 at the Rose Hill Cemetery in Tallassee, Alabama.

Townson-Rose Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.

Gene Griggs, 87, of Marble passed away Thursday, January 2, 2020 in a Robbinsville care facility. He was a native and lifelong resident of Cherokee County. Gene was employed with Baker Furniture, retiring in 1997 after 31 years. Gene coached little league baseball in Cherokee County for many years. He was a member of Marble Springs Baptist Church, where he sang in the choir and served as a deacon. Gene enjoyed gardening and woodworking.

He was the son of the late Ulysses Grant and Emma Jane Crisp Griggs and the husband of the late Lois Ann Raxter Griggs, who died February 22, 2010. He was also preceded in death by a grandson, Adam Colt Griggs; two sisters, Frances Carroll and Pearl Griggs; and three brothers, Marcell, Vincent, and Porter Griggs.

Surviving are a son, Donny Griggs and wife, April of Andrews; two sisters, Mae Coffey and Linda Parsons, both of Gastonia, North Carolina; three brothers, Charles Griggs of High Point, North Carolina, Junior Griggs of Gastonia, and Robert Griggs of Murphy; two granddaughters, Allie Griggs and fiancé, Jordon Mathis, and Erika Griggs, all of Andrews; and many nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 12:00 p.m. Saturday, January 4, 2020 in Marble Springs Baptist Church with the Revs. Bernie Dixon and John Bailey officiating. The interment will be in Moss Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Howard Coffey, Dick Brown, Mike Erwin, Mike Hunsucker, Danny Crooke, and Jeff Rowland.

The family will receive friends from 10-11:45 Saturday morning at the Marble Springs Baptist Church prior to the services.

Ivie Funeral Home, Murphy in charge of all arrangements.

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