Geraldine Grace Swartz: Obituary
Obituaries February 13, 2019
Geraldine Grace Swartz
03/26/1927 – 02/10/2019
Geraldine Grace Swartz, age 91 of Murphy, NC passed away Sunday, February 10, 2019 at PruittHealth –Town Center in Harrisburg, NC.
She was born in Crow, West Virginia to the late William and Bertha Boley Redden. Geraldine was an insurance agent for Independent Life and also worked several years for the Social Security Office. She was an ordained minister with the Church of the Science of Minds. Geraldine traveled extensively. She was a member of the Alcohol Anonymous for 47 years and attended the Church of the Science of Minds in Blairsville, GA.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Cleo W. Swartz; and four brothers and five sisters.
She is survived by three sons, Jerry Carpenter of Ocala, FL, Merle Radford of Concord, NC and Franklin Radford of Ft. Myers, FL; one sister, Marie Oaks of Shady Springs, WV; six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held at 2 pm, Saturday, February 16, 2019 at the Townson-Rose Funeral Home Chapel in Murphy. Speaker J.J. Carpenter will conduct the service
In lieu of flowers donations may be made from the AA members only can be made to: Alcohol Anonymous, 444 Hill Street, Murphy, NC 28906.
Townson-Rose Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
Dane George Simmons: Obituary
Obituaries February 6, 2019
Dane George Simmons
07/07/1947 – 02/02/2019
Dane George Simmons, age 71 of Andrews, NC passed away Saturday, February 2, 2019 at his residence.
He was born in Rinebeck, NY to the late Benjamin Harvey and Dorothy VanWagoner Simmons. Dane was a US Army veteran. He received a degree for Diesel Engineering from M.I.T. He was a diesel mechanic and also worked on small engines. Dane was a member of the D.A.V. and a member of Cornerstone Community Church.
He is survived by his wife, Lisa; children, Bruce Caldwell, Breanne Holt, Heather Miller, Brittany Simmons, Lindsey Simmons, Stephanie Phillips, Emily Phillips and Kellie Phillips; one brother, John Simmons; one sister, Debie Simmons; and twelve grandchildren.
No services are planned.
Townson-Rose Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
Billy Ray Mashburn: Obituary
Obituaries April 2, 2019
Billy Ray Mashburn
Billy Ray Mashburn, age 66 of Murphy went home to be with the Lord on Friday, March 15, 2019.
He was the son of the late Leonard Jackson and Lillie Melinda Farmer Mashburn. Billy was of the Baptist faith and a member of the Ogreeta Baptist Church. He enjoyed socializing at the Unaka Community Center and visiting with his large extended family. Billy worked in the carpet mills in Dalton, Ga, drove a bus for Cherokee County Schools and worked at Mundy’s Lumber Company.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a brother, Harold Leonard Mashburn and a nephew, Jonathan Edward Carroll.
He is survived by four sisters, Wilma Mashburn Beaver of Marble, Lois Mashburn Sneed and husband Stanley and Thelma Mashburn Allen and husband Robert all of the Ebenezer community and Doris Mashburn of Trenton, FL; two brothers, Herman Mashburn and wife Elaine and Paul Mashburn and wife Regina all of the Unaka community; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 3:30 pm, Sunday, March 17, 2019 at the Townson-Rose Funeral Home Chapel in Murphy. Rev. Calvin Murphy will officiate. Music will be provided by David Lovingood. Burial will be in the Unaka Baptist Church cemetery. Pallbearers will be Adam, Jerry, Melvin, David and Jason Mashburn and Tyler Dockery. Honorary pallbearers will be James Sneed and Tripp Beaver. The family will receive friends from 2 pm to 3:30 pm, Sunday, March 17, 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
Sylvania “Boots” Stiles: Obituary
Obituaries February 28, 2019Sylvania “Boots” Stiles
05/03/1935 – 02/17/2019
Sylvania “Boots” Stiles, age 83 of Murphy, NC passed away Sunday, February 17, 2019.
She was born in Madison County, NC to the late Milton Edd and Johnnie Ballard English. Sylvania worked for Outboard Marine Company as a gear matcher. She loved line dancing and was of the Methodist faith.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her brother, Charles English.
She is survived by one son, David Stiles and wife Donna; one daughter, Marian Murphy and husband Bill; four grandchildren, Hannah Talon Stiles, Micah Murphy, Jason Murphy and Daniel Murphy and three great-grandchildren, Sarah Murphy, Jacob Murphy, and Hadalie Murphy.
Funeral Services will be held at 7 pm, Tuesday, February 19, 2019 at the Townson-Rose Funeral Home Chapel in Murphy. Rev. Lawrence English will officiate. A private family graveside service will be held in the Stiles Family Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Micah, Jason, Daniel and Jacob Murphy, Cody Moore, Benjamin English and Trevor Grant.
The family will receive friends from 5-7 pm, Tuesday, February 19, 2019 at the Townson-Rose Funeral Home.
Townson-Rose Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
Jane Wilson: Obituary
Obituaries February 13, 2019
Jane Wilson
12/24/1925 – 02/11/2019
Jane Wilson, age 93 of Marble, NC passed away Monday, February 11, 2019 at her home.
She was a native and lifelong resident of Cherokee County and the daughter of the late Sidney and Iowa Harbin Wilson. Jane worked for Clifton Precision. She loved gardening and canning. As well, she enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great- grandchildren. Jane was a member of the Peachtree United Methodist Church.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Johnnie Wilson, whom she was married to for 57 years; a son, Richard Wilson; and two brothers, James and Bill Pendley.
Jane is survived by a son, Harold Wilson and wife Carolyn; one sister, Jean Pendley Ingram: four grandchildren, Dwayne Wilson and wife Samantha, Trent Wilson, Kristi Mingus and husband Michael, and Brad Wilson and wife Kimberly. She also is survived by six great-grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be at 3 pm, Thursday, February 14, 2019 at the Peachtree United Methodist Church. Pastor David Feathers will officiate. Burial will be in the Peachtree Memorial Baptist Church Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Dwayne Wilson, Trent Wilson, Brad Wilson, Nathanael Wilson, Noah Wilson, Reggie Pendley, and Michael Mingus.
The family will receive friends from 12-2 pm, Thursday, February 14, 2019 at the Townson-Rose Funeral Home in Murphy.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Peachtree Memorial Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, c/o Jim Hendrix, 3195 Old Peachtree Road, Murphy, NC 28906 or to The Gideon International for Bibles, PO Box 164, Murphy, NC 28906.
Townson-Rose Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
Catherine Whitaker: Obituary
Obituaries December 27, 2018Catherine Whitaker, age 74 of Andrews, NC passed away Thursday, December 20, 2018 at her residence.
She was a native and lifelong resident of Cherokee County, NC and the daughter of the late Grady and Lula Guffey Brackett. Catherine was a homemaker.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by one daughter, Kathy Carter; her sisters, Margaret Gladden, Enda Conley, Iva Conley and Eva Whitaker; and brothers, Dee Brackett and Ray Bracket.
She is survived by two daughters, Wanda Underwood and Janice Whiter; two sons, Jack Whitaker and Arnold Crawford; two sisters, Lucille Burchfield and Faye Stewart; a brother Neil Brackett; nine grandchildren, six great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services will be held at 1 pm, Sunday, December 23, 2018 at the Townson-Rose Chapel in Andrews. Rev. Bo Phillips and Rev. Patrick O’Dell will officiate. Burial will be in the Old Mother Cemetery in Robbinsville, NC. Pallbearers will be Corey Underwood, Mikey Laney, Jacob Whitaker, Edwin Flowers, Eddie Conley and Harry Carter. Honorary pallbearers will be Wayne Taylor, Tim Taylor and Ricky Conley.
The family will receive friends from 12-1 pm, Sunday, December 23, 2018 at the Townson-Rose Chapel.
Townson-Rose Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
You may send tributes to the family at www.mem.com
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
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.
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.