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 be Doug Elliott, David Elliott, Patrick Elliott, David Hughes, Hank Hayes and Tracey Mason. Honorary pallbearers will be Troy Mason and Stacy Mason.

The family will receive friends from 12-2 pm, Sunday, September 29, 2019 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

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 Dynamics most of his life. James owned “The Train Stop” bar in Franklin, Massachusetts for 15 years before retiring to Murphy. He later moved to Arkansas, where he had a horse farm. He had a love for horses. He returned to Hayesville in 2017. James attended the Boiling Springs Baptist Church locally. He enjoyed racing sports cars when he was younger.

He was the son of the late James Joseph and Elizabeth O’Shaunessey Janson. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Clare Lanartze Janson and his second wife, Olive Janson; a son, James J. Janson Jr.; a sister, Marie Marshall; and a brother, Robert Janson.

Surviving are his wife, Mary O’Dell Janson of Texas; a son, Curtis Janson and wife, Susan of Milford, Massachusetts; four grandchildren, Jamie Janson, Christine Janson, Shaun Janson, and Jacqueline Presley; and two great-grandchildren.

An inurnment will be held in Lakeview Cemetery in Upton, Massachusetts at a later date.

Ivie Funeral Home, Murphy in charge of arrangements.

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 retirement.

In addition to his parents, Wayne was preceded in death by his sister, Wanda Timpson and brother, Calvin Timpson.

He is survived by his daughter, Rebekah Frahm, son-in-law Jonathan Frahm and three granddaughters. He is also survived by four brothers, Elbert “Tim” Timpson, Frank Timpson, Larry Timpson and Johnny Timpson; two sisters, Berniece Deuel and Kathy Parker; numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews and great great nieces and nephews also survive.

Funeral Services will be at 2 pm on Thursday, September 26, 2019 at the Townson-Rose Funeral Home Chapel in Murphy. Burial to follow at the Peachtree Memorial Baptist Church Cemetery with military graveside rites being 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.

The family will receive friends prior to the service from 12 to 2 at Townson-Rose Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Peachtree Memorial Baptist Church, 1650 NC Highway 141, Murphy, NC 28906.

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

Steve Cottrell, 76, of Hayesville passed away Monday, September 23, 2019 in a Gainesville, Georgia hospital. He was a native of Henderson, North Carolina and went on to receive his master’s degree from Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia. Steve coached college basketball at Old Dominion, Washington State University, and Southern Methodist University, ending his college coaching career at Western Carolina University. He then moved to Hayesville, where he worked as coach, athletic director, and assistant principal for Hayesville High School.

He was the son of the late Joel Stephen Cottrell Sr. and Oretha Louise Avery Cottrell.

Surviving are his wife of 54 years, Kathy Cottrell; a daughter, Laura Cottrell of Chattanooga, Tennessee; two sons, Todd Cottrell and wife, Kim of Flowery Branch, Georgia and Michael Cottrell and wife, Jenny of Hayesville; and five grandchildren, Rachel Cottrell, Zach Cottrell, Drew Cottrell, Josh Cottrell, and Adam Cottrell.

A private family celebration will be held.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made in memory of Steve Cottrell to the Hayesville High School “Do It Right Scholarship Fund”, 205 Yellow Jacket Drive, Hayesville, NC 28904.

Ivie Funeral Home, Hayesville in charge of arrangements.

Linda Lou Anderson, age 74 of Hayesville, passed away September 20, 2019. Linda was born in Dekalb County, GA to the late Rupert and Willie Brown Dispain. She loved to camp and spend time with her grandkids. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her brother, Jerry Dispain. She is survived by her husband, Robert Anderson; her daughter, Gina Bryson and husband David of Lilburn, GA; 3 grandchildren, Courtney Bryson and her wife Renee Ussery of Rutledge, GA, Kendra Bryson of Lawerenceville, GA, and Cameron Bryson of Lawrenceville, GA; 1 great grandson Riley, and a great grand daughter Reigna to be born in December. Funeral Services will be held at 1pm on Monday, September 23, 2019 at the Townson-Rose Funeral Home Chapel in Hayesville. Rev. Denny Moss will officiate. Pallbearers will be Nathan Garrett, Stony Anderson, Dale Penland, David Penland, Chris Bradley, and Zachary Moss. The family will receive friends from 11:00 to 1:00 before the Funeral Service. Burial will be at White Chapel Memorial Gardens in Duluth, GA. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Bethabara Cemetery Fund may be sent care of Carol Anderson at 1386 Bethabara Road Hayesville, NC 28904. Townson-Rose Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
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Robert David Anderson, age 76 of Brasstown, passed away Wednesday, September 18, 2019 at his residence.

He was born in Haywood County, NC to the late Ray and Mallie Wooten. He loved fishing, working in his yard, splitting wood, smoking his pipe and being with his family and dog, Gunner. Robert was a member of Hickory Stand Methodist Church.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Audrey Lee Anderson; brothers, Tommy, Lane, Ray Jr., Linwood, Neal and Kenneth Anderson and sisters, Brenda Teems and Joan Anderson.

He is survived by his two daughters, Pam Anderson and fiance, John Farmer of Murphy and Gwendolyn Queen and her husband, Chris of Whittier, grandchildren, Taylor Gibson, Bryson Ledford, Kyle Luke, Bobby Allison and Brandi Fesperman; great grandchildren, Arya Gibson, Clarissa Lavan, Cole Allison and Claire Allison; brothers, Terry Anderson and wife, Carla,  and sister, Peggy Henson and husband, Red.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

You many send tributes to the Anderson family at www.townson-rose.com.com Townson-Rose Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Kelly Luther Owens, age 50 of Warne, NC passed away Thursday, September 19, 2019 at Union General Hospital.

He was the son of Luther Owens and the late Jerleen Owenby Owens. Kelly was a physical therapy assistant with Mountain Home Nursing. He was a Steelers fan, enjoyed collecting comic books and football cards. Kelly was a great man and was dedicated to his family, friends and patients.He loved to make people laugh and he was a very loving husband and father. Kelly will be greatly missed, although we know he is rejoicing in Heaven with his family who has gone on before.

In addition to his father, he is survived by his wife, Vicki Brooks Owens; son, Kasey Owens; daughter, Lindseyrae Cowart and grandchildren, Adalyn Vandewerker and Alex Cowart.

The family will receive friends from 12-2pm, Sunday, September 22, 2019 at the Townson-Rose Funeral Home Chapel in Hayesville. A graveside service will follow at Pine Log Baptist Church Cemtetery. Rev. Aud Brown will officiate. Pallbearers will be Kasey Owens, Lonnie Owens, Dale Flemings, Dalson Stanley, Eric Vandewerker, Blake Brooks and Steve Brooks.

You may send tributes to the Owens family at www.townson-rose.com
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Timothy Scroggs, 64, of Brasstown passed away Thursday, September 19, 2019 at his residence. He was a native and lifetime resident of Brasstown. Tim built a reputation over 40 years for working on German and foreign cars. He enjoyed riding the country roads locally with his family, but also traveling across the country. Tim also enjoyed trout fishing and sitting down for a good meal.

He was the son of the late Harold and Doris Parton Scroggs. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Harold Scroggs Jr. and Scott Scroggs; and an infant sister, Lanette.

Surviving are his wife, Lea Graham Scroggs; a daughter, Annie Scroggs of Miami, Florida and Johnathan Scroggs and wife, Zoe of Hayesville; two grandchildren; an aunt, Mabel Taylor of Asheville, North Carolina; an uncle, Tommy Anderson of Hayesville; and several nieces and nephews.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 8:00 p.m. Thursday, September 26, 2019 in the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home, Hayesville with the Rev. Kenny White officiating.

The family will receive friends from 6-7:45 Thursday evening at the Ivie Funeral Home, Hayesville prior to the services.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made in memory of Timothy Scroggs, in honor of his father, to the Hayesville VFW Post 6812, PO Box 825, Hayesville, NC 28904.

Ivie Funeral Home, Hayesville in charge of all arrangements.

Jessie B. Sharp, 60, of Murphy passed away Thursday, September 19, 2019 at her residence.

Arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced by Ivie Funeral Home, Murphy.

Donald “Todd” Fleming, age 37 of Murphy passed away September 18, 2019. Todd was born in Cherokee County to Donnie Fleming and Alice Graves Kephart. Todd enjoyed hunting and fishing. He loved basketball and football. He worked as a carpenter building homes.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by his stepfather, Jim Kephart; daughter, Khloe Grace Fleming; sister, April Fleming and ex-wife, Jennifer Fleming.

Funeral services will be held 3pm, Sunday September 22, 2019 at the Townson-Rose Funeral Home Chapel of Murphy. Rev. Edward Carter will officiate. Pallbearers will be Anthony Brown, Adam Fleming, Gauge Hughes, Eric Steele, Blake Ross and Cody Ross. Burial will be at New Martins Creek Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 1-3pm, Sunday September 22, 2019 at the Townson-Rose Funeral Home Chapel of Murphy.

You may send tributes to the Fleming family at www.townson-rose.com

Townson-Rose Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
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Sandra Faye Gilbert Vollmer, 73, died peacefully in her home in Andrews, North Carolina on September 11, 2019.

She was preceded in death by her father, John Thomas Gilbert and nephew Richard Buckley Jacques.

Surviving relatives included her mother, Margaret Evadna Maxine Donovan Gilbert, her brothers Paul Gilbert (and wife Hallie) and John Gilbert, her sister Mary Jane Gilbert Jacques (and husband Richard Jacques), husband James Vollmer, children Matthew Vollmer (and wife Kelly Pender) and Carrie Jane Vollmer Brass (and husband Jesse), and grandchildren Elijah Vollmer, Lily Jane Brass, and Isaiah Brass.

Sandra delighted in her roles as daughter, sister, cousin, wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend. She loved the Blue Ridge Mountains, the Swiss Alps, The Sound of Music, songbirds, wildflowers, Perry Mason, Café Francais International coffees, hiking, and chocolate. She baked bread, canned strawberry jam and applesauce, baked desserts, tended gardens, sewed clothes, painted pictures, and was rarely without her camera, with which she documented the idiosyncratic spectacles of family life. A relentlessly joyful presence in the life of everyone who had the pleasure of knowing her, Sandra never met a stranger and gifted friends and foes alike with laughter, kindness, cookies, cakes, pies, cupcakes, brownies, and a seemingly endless supply of snappy comebacks.

She worked as a hygienist, a dental office manager, and homemaker, while volunteering for the Murphy Adventist Christian School’s fruit program, orchestrating the delivery of Indian River citrus for nearly two decades to countless members of her community.

A lifelong member of the Seventh-day Adventist church, she served for over forty years as the pianist for her local congregation.

Please join us in celebrating her life on September 21, 2019 at the First Baptist Church of Andrews, North Carolina, with a visitation at 2:00 p.m., and a memorial service at 3:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that contributions be made to The Fisher Center for Alzheimer’s Research Foundation: https://www.alzinfo.org/donate/donation_form/or Parkinson https://www.apdaparkinson.org/get-involved/ways-to-give/.

Jessie Brown, age 76 of Marble, NC passed away Sunday, July 21, 2019 at her residence surrounded by family and friends.

She was born in Towns County, GA to the late Ed Dills and Elizabeth “Lizzie” Garrett Dills Newton. Jessie fought a long battle but she always kept the faith no matter what problem or situation she was facing. She always had a smile on her face and was a blessing to all who knew her. Upon first meeting Jessie, her sweet loving spirit was obvious. When others were worried she would often say, “You have to keep looking up.” Jessie always put others before herself. She was a devoted wife, mother and nana to her grandchildren whom she loved so very much. Jessie retired from Levi Strauss. She was an active member of Tomotla Baptist Church. The church was a big part of her life.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her step-dad, Johnny Newton; one son, Ronny Brown; two brothers, Gerald and E.J.; four sisters, Geneva, Jeanette, Eva and Ruby; and one granddaughter, Leah Brown.

She is survived by her husband, Allen Brown; one son, Randy Brown and wife Jimmie who was more like a daughter; one daughter, Karen Hogsed; one brother, Lamar Newton and wife Susie; and grandchildren, Colby, Jacob, Katie, Isaac and Jessie.

Funeral Services will be held at 2 pm, Thursday, July 25, 2019 at Tomotla Baptist Church. Pastor Harold Stiles will officiate. Burial will be in the Tomotla Baptist Church Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Colby, Jacob, Isaac and Robert Brown, Billy Ray Palmer, Phil Craig and Mike Welch. Honorary pallbearers will be Sam Brown, Lloyd Clark and Dan Brown.

The family will receive friends from 6-8 pm, Wednesday, July 24, 2019 at Tomotla Baptist Church.

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

Jean Dell Dotson, age 89 of Woodstock, GA and formerly of Murphy, NC passed away Sunday, July 21, 2019 at the Powder Springs Nursing and Rehab in Powder Springs, GA.

She was born in Cherokee County, NC and the daughter of the late James and Willie Haygood Cook. Jean was a member of the National Honor Society and a member of Macedonia Baptist Church. Her profession was a real estate agent.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, James Walter Dotson; and brothers and sisters, Alden, Robert, Charles and James Cook and Geneva Mills and Anita Pontwood.

She is survived by one son, Stephen Dotson and wife Sara of Woodstock, GA; one daughter, Karen D. Doerrer and husband Greg of Ackron, OH; six grandchildren, Jennifer Goodman (Keith), Heather Hufstetler (Neil), Ashley Baggett, Jarad Doerrer (Jennifer), Jonathan Doerrer (Jennifer) and James Doerrer and 12 great-grandchildren.

Funeral Services will be held at 1 pm, Thursday, July 25, 2019 at the Macedonia Baptist Church. Charles Cook will conduct the service. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 6-8 pm, Wednesday, July 24, 2019 at the Townson-Rose Funeral Home in Murphy.

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

You may send tributes to the family at www.mem.com

Bonnie Lou Luther 92, of Andrews passed away on July 18th at her residence surrounded by her loving family after several years of declining health.

Bonnie was born December 11th 1926 in the Fires Creek Community of Clay County the daughter of the late William Taylor and Edna Mae Roach Brendle. She was the second of four siblings. In 1946 she married Giles Luther of Andrews and had made her home there ever since. Over the years she held various employments at places such as Berkshire Knitting Mills and Jack’s Five and Dime, and most notably helping to keep the family farm running by always keeping the work hands well fed. Her greatest success however came at raising and caring for her family. Bonnie was a gifted painter, quilt maker, basket weaver, gardener and very talented cook. She was a long time member of the Valley River Baptist Church and was a strong and devout Christian devoted to her Bible until the ravages of Alzheimer’s took that joy from her.

In addition the her parents, Bonnie was preceded in death by her loving husband Giles Vinson Luther and sons Corbert Cecil Luther and Hardy Cline Luther, a granddaughter, Sonia Lynn Gregory, her brother Fred Edward Brendle, and sisters Flora Elender Ledford, and Nettie Lee Stalcup.

Bonnie is survived by a daughter, Deborah Young and husband James, and daughters-in-law Shelia Luther and Marilyn Luther all of Andrews; a granddaughter Tonia Lands and husband Tommy of Hayesville; a grandson David Williams and wife Tina of Andrews; a grandson in-law Jeff Gregory of Andrews; a step granddaughter Kimberly Young of Corolla and step grandson Edward Young of Clayton, GA; three great granddaughters, Heather Rogers and husband Dylan of Hayesville, Hannah Bowers and husband Drew of Bryson City and Lauren Lands of Hayesville; a step great granddaughter Blake Hamilton and family of Robbinsville; two great grandsons, G. Lukus “Luke” and Zachariah “Zack” Williams of Andrews; great great grandchildren Mason and brother Luke Bowers and Kynlee Rogers as well as many nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends on Sunday, July 21 from 2 pm until 3 pm at the Valley River Baptist Church with a funeral service commencing immediately following visitation The Reverend Roy Phillips will officiate. Interment to take place following the service in the Valley River Baptist Church Cemetery with Brian Darcy, Jeff Gregory, Tommy Lands, Cecil Warren, David and Luke Williams serving as pallbearers.

In lieu of flowers the family encourages you to make a donation in her memory to Valley River Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, PO Box 1189, Andrews, NC 28901.

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

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Stella Mae Burgess Stiles of Peachtree passed away Saturday, July 20, 2019 at her home surrounded by her family.

She was the daughter of the late Winslow and Dovie Burgess and a native of Cherokee County. Stella is preceded in death by her loving husband of 61 years, Charles Arvil Stiles who passed away on May 5, 2007; brothers, Weldon Burgess and Arnold Burgess; and sister, Ruth Burgess Lankford.

Stella worked hard starting as a young child and instilled hard work to all of her family as a necessity to life. She worked at Peachtree Products where she retired only to continue hard work homemaking and always making sure the family was loved, taken care of and most importantly fed. Stella was an avid member of South End Baptist Church until she was unable to go. She loved attending church, singing in the choir with her buddy Trevor Grant and preparing meals for homecoming dinner with an all-time favorite banana pudding.

After a long life of hard work and dedication she leaves behind two sons, Pastor Harold C. Stiles and wife Brenda of Marble and Jearold Stiles and wife Sally of Murphy; two daughters, Carol Hale and husband William of Chapel Hill, TN and Brenda Mathis and husband Richard of Peachtree; six grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren which she loved each and every one of them the same. Also surviving three sisters and one brother.

For the past year Stella was taken care at home by her family with special care from Linda Gentles, Kathy Leitner and Sheila Jones. The family cannot express how thankful they are to these special people and her granddaughter Tammy Powell and staff of Personal Touch Assisted Living. Stella leaves behind a lifelong legacy and will be greatly missed by all those that knew and loved her.

Funeral Services will be held at 2 pm, Tuesday, July 23, 2019 at Townson-Rose Funeral Home Chapel in Murphy. Rev. RL Martin and Rev. Ronald Patterson will officiate. Burial will be in the Greenlawn Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be Arron, Adam, Jimmy Joe, Kevin, Mason and John. Honorary pallbearers will be Joe, Brian, Jeremy, Brian, James, David, Stevie and Paul.

The family will receive friends from 7-9 pm, Monday, July 22, 2019 at Townson-Rose Funeral Home in Murphy.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Pl, Memphis, TN 38105 or to Four Seasons Hospice, 571 S. Allen Road, Flat Rock, NC 28731.

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

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Gary Douglas Jenkins, age 68 of Simpsonville, SC passed away Thursday, July 18, 2019.

He was born in Polk County, TN and the son of the late Winford and Lorraine Clore Jenkins. Gary was a contractor and an auto mechanic.

He is survived by his wife, Rhonda Jenkins; children, Christy Jenkins, Jenny Jenkins and Aaron and Jackie Patterson.

Funeral Services will be held at 4 pm, Tuesday, July 23, 2019 at the Harris Chapel Church of God. Rev. Jim Hall will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Pallbearers will be Rick Gingrass, Dewayne Darty, Tommy Schaffer, Ray Outzs and Nick Collins.

The family will receive friends from 3-4 pm, Tuesday, July 23, 2019 at the Harris Chapel Church of God.

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

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