Geneva Patterson Chastain: Obituary
Obituaries December 3, 2018Geneva Patterson Chastain
07/03/1956 – 11/27/2018
Geneva Patterson Chastain, age 62 of Hayesville, NC passed away Tuesday, November 27, 2018 at Erlanger Murphy Medical Center.
She was born in Guilford County, NC to the late James and Edna Cothern Patterson. Geneva enjoyed camping, NASCAR racing, the Georgia Bulldogs and her beloved Chihuahua “Buckwheat”. She also enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by three brothers, Larry, Allen and Butch Patterson; two sisters, Loretta Patterson and Marie Spivey.
She is survived by her husband, Leon Chastain; one son, Jason Chastain and wife Brooke of Hayesville; one daughter, Tammy Gilbert and husband Danny of Dawsonville, GA; three sisters, LuDean Worley, Tootie Burch and Marlene Bell; three grandchildren, Jacob Kuykendall, Scarlett Chastain and Jocelyne Chastain; two step-grandchildren, Calley Greer and Lukas Gilbert; three step-great-grandchildren, Caiden, Camdynn and Carmen Greer.
The family will receive friends from 6-8 pm, Friday, November 30, 2018 at the Townson-Rose Funeral Home Chapel of Hayesville.
Townson-Rose Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
Dorothy Louise Lee: Obituary
Obituaries November 26, 201808/27/1927 – 11/09/2018
Funeral Services will be held at 3 pm, Sunday, November 11, 2018 at the Townson-Rose Funeral Home Chapel of Hayesville. Burial will be in the Greenlawn Memorial Gardens.
The family will receive friends from 1-3 pm, Sunday, November 11, 2018 at the Townson-Rose Funeral Home Chapel of Hayesville.
Townson-Rose Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
Robert “Bobby” Jonathan Kent: Obituary
Obituaries November 26, 201809/21/1949 – 11/17/2018
Bobby was the son of Horace and Euverla Kent of Murphy. Before his career with Rolm-IBM, Bobby spent the 70’s as a land surveyor and liked to use his scope to look at the night sky. He enjoyed CB radios, western movies, nature shows and shooting pool. He liked Labrador retrievers, occasionally tolerated cats and once had a pet ferret. He taught his son how to throw a curveball (for which he is eternally grateful) and put up a basketball goal for him on the same day he ended up in the hospital with a kidney stone. He liked Marty Robbins, played a few chords on guitar and could whistle really loud. He liked Texas but not California, loved the mountains and being on the water. He read the Bible and Louis L’amour. He was one of a kind.
He was preceded in death by his father, Horace Kent and brother, Richard Kent.
He is survived by his mother, Euverla Kent of Murphy; son, Scott Kent and wife, Jana; grandchildren, Jack and Emily Kent; sisters, Brenda Palmer of Murphy and Janet Hollifield and husband Ron of Flat Rock, NC and brothers, Tony Kent and wife Kathy of Peachtree and Tommy Joe Kent and wife Jackie of Meadows of Dan, VA.
The family will receive friends from 6-7PM, Tuesday November 20, 2018 at Townson-Rose Funeral Home Chapel in Murphy.
A memorial service will be held at 7PM, Tuesday, November 20, 2018 at Townson-Rose Funeral Home Chapel in Murphy.
Virginia Eller Martin: Obituary
Obituaries November 26, 201809/24/1924 – 11/23/2018
Virginia was a native and lifelong resident of Clay County, NC. She was a daughter of the late Clifford and Josephine Patterson Eller. Virginia had lived in Alaska, Washington, Michigan and Florida before moving back to Hayesville in 1989. She was a member of Truett Memorial Baptist Church, loved playing golf at Chatuge Golf Course and was an active volunteer in the community.
In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by her husband, John Martin; infant brother, Alvin Eller and a sister, Jo Ann Eller.
Virginia is survived by her daughter, Janice Hicks and husband Robert; sons, Mike Martin and wife Janis and John Martin, Jr. all of Hayesville; sister, Lochie Owens and husband Basil of Hayesville; 10 grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.
A Memorial service will be held at 2 pm, Saturday, December 1, 2018 at Townson-Rose Funeral Home Chapel of Hayesville. Rev. Johnny Foster will officiate.
Townson-Rose Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
Marguerite Jackson-Eisele: Obituary
Obituaries November 26, 2018August 18, 1929 – October 12, 2018
Marguerite Jackson-Eisele, age 89 of Murphy, NC passed away Friday, October 12, 2018, at her home. She was born August 18, 1929, in Naples, FL to the late William H. Surrency and Veda Day Carlton Surrency. Coming from West Palm Beach, FL she had made Murphy her home for the past nineteen years. She was a member of Hanging Dog Missionary Baptist Church and was preceded in death by Husbands, I. Lee Jackson and Horace William Eisele son, James E. Jackson.
Survivors include daughters, Linda (Randy) Kressal, and Patti J. Campos, sons, Martin Jackson, and Richard E. Jackson, seven grandchildren, five great-grandchildren.
Funeral services: will be held at a later date.
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.
James Coffey Jr.: Obituary
Obituaries April 2, 2019
James Coffey Jr.
James Coffey Jr., age 84 of Cherokee County, NC passed away Saturday, March 9, 2019 at Valley View Care and Rehabilitation Center in Andrews, NC. He was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Coffey.
Arrangements are incomplete.
Townson-Rose Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
Michael David “Mickey” Smith: Obituary
Obituaries January 30, 2019
Michael David “Mickey” Smith
08/14/1953 – 01/25/2019
Mr. Michael David “Mickey” Smith, son of the late Lawrence Porter Smith and Eloyse Fortner Smith passed away in peace on Friday, January 25, 2019 at his home in Murphy, NC.
Mickey was born on August 14th, 1953 in Palatka, Florida. He attended Terry Parker High School in Jacksonville, FL and went to St. John Jr. College in Palatka FL. He worked many years with Florida Rock Industries in the sand mine business but in later years worked for Home Depot in Florida, Virginia, and Georgia.
Mickey professed his faith in Jesus in 2000 at a Billy Graham Crusade and though he was raised Methodist, he attended Mount Liberty Baptist Church.
Mickey’s life will always be cherished in the lives of his wife, Debbie Smith; son, Ben Smith of NC; daughter, Alana Kidd and son-in-law, Mark Kidd of Florida; son, Cameron Smith and daughter-in-law, Nicole Smith of Georgia; four grandchildren; Krista Kidd, Garrett Kidd, Reagan Smith and Paige Smith. Mickey also leaves behind sister, Cindy Raczkowski and brother-in-law, Raymond Raczkowski; sister, Debbie Stiles and brother-in-law, Randy Stiles; brother, Larry Smith and sister-in-law, Karen Smith; and several nieces and nephews.
Mickey was a loving husband, the best father anyone could ask for, and a wonderful grandfather. He was a kind and generous man who was a great friend to many. He had an avid love for music, baseball, and history. Mickey could conversate with anyone about anything and genuinely cared about people; he never met a stranger. He was a one of a kind person to so many people. He taught his family how precious life is and to always fight for more time with your loved ones. He will be missed beyond words.
A memorial service will be held at 6 pm, Monday, January 28, 2019 at the Townson-Rose Funeral Home Chapel in Murphy. Rev. Zack Orton and Mike Cobb will officiate.
The family will receive friends from 5-6 pm, Monday, January 29, 2019 at the Townson- Rose Funeral Home in Murphy, NC.
Townson-Rose Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Sgt. Christopher J. Lockett: Obituary
Obituaries January 15, 2019Sgt. Christopher J. Lockett
07/17/1992 – 01/07/2019
Sgt. Christopher J. Lockett, USMC, of Murphy, passed away on Monday, January 7 at the too young age of 26.
In some ways, Chris was a walking contradiction. On one hand a big, strong, tough U.S. Marine and former intimidating presence on the football field. But he was also just as comfortable quietly walking arm-in-arm with his mom Lisa, being her escort, simply being her son.
Those who knew him best will miss the infectious smile of a guy who was usually the life of the party, the ever-present sense of humor and his love of good-natured embarrassment, especially when it came to his mom. One of his favorite things to do was show up at her workplace when she was least expecting it, just to get the reaction. Despite being a comedian a lot of the time, Chris was serious when it came to loyalty to his family and friends, and he would have their back without question when they needed him. He was, as his mother aptly put it, “Just one of a kind.”
As a U.S. Marine, Chris earned: the Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal (2), the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal; Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal; National Defense Service Medal; NATO Medal-ISAF Afghanistan; Afghanistan Campaign Medal; Sea Service Deployment Medal (2); Letter of Appreciation (3); Certificate of Commendation (individual award) and Meritorious Mast. He was a Marine Corps martial arts program instructor (first degree black belt), Marine combat marksmanship rifle expert 2nd award, Water Survival qualified, Avionics Warfare equipment apprentice and Aircrew Survival equipment apprentice.
Born July 17, 1992, Chris is survived by his mother, Lisa Marie Kotchenreuther, father Jeff Lockett and stepmother Megan Lockett, all of Murphy; grandparents David and Karen Cook, of Marble; and siblings Dustin, Tyler, Ashley, Jessica and Ashlee.
At his service, pallbearers will be Ryan Kotchenreuther, Garrin Hogsed, T.J. Major, Jerran Johnson, Jose Alvarez and Nathan Alvarez.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Chris’s honor to the Wounded Warrior Project.
Jack Rushin Hungerford: Obituary
Obituaries January 15, 2019Jack Rushin Hungerford
02/11/1983 – 01/05/2019
Jack Rushin Hungerford, age 35 of Hayesville, NC passed away Saturday, January 5, 2019 at Erlanger Medical Center in Chattanooga.
He is survived by his parents, Jack Hungerford and wife Sherry of Hayesville and Laura Schumann of Florida; wife, Jessica Hungerford and sister Ashley Kopek and husband Greg of Woodstock, GA.
Memorial services will be held at a later date.
Townson-Rose Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Jorden Edward Lanphere: Obituary
Obituaries January 15, 2019Jorden Edward Lanphere
03/24/1942 – 01/04/2019
He was born in Ripley, NY to the late Harvey and Alice Lorraine Manning Lanphere. Jorden worked for Jiffy Foods. He was a member of the Moose Lodge #2199 in Cape Coral, FL and an honorary VFW member in North East PA. Jorden enjoyed fishing, spending time with his family, snow sledding and his church family. He was a member of Junaluska Baptist Church for 24 years.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Harvey Lanphere Jr. and Royal Lanphere and one sister, Norriel Near.
He is survived by his loving wife, Marshan Katherine Culver Lanphere; one son, Joseph Lanphere and wife Pamela; one daughter, Wanda Hoyt and husband Brian; four grandchildren, Brittany Hoyt, Dominick Hoyt, Andrew Lanphere and wife Courtney and Elizabeth Lanphere; two great-grandchildren, Jensen Hoyt and Isabella Lanphere; three brothers, Bernard Lanphere, Paul Lanphere and wife Sandra and Gary Lanphere; three sisters, Rita Bennett, Sharrie Greene and Lana Bowman and husband Elwood; and sister-in-law, Bonnie Culver.
Funeral services will be held at 6 pm, Sunday, January 6, 2019 at the Junaluska Baptist Church in Andrews. Pastor Tully Griggs and Brother Travis Freeman will officiate. Music will be provided by the Junaluska Baptist Church Choir. Pallbearers will be Dominick Hoyt, Andrew Lanphere, Brian McCoy, Brian Rose, Jason Rowland and Melvin Hicks. Honorary pallbearers will be Randy West, Bryan McClure and the men of Junaluska Baptist Church. A graveside service will be held at 12 pm, Monday, January 7, 2019 in the Greenlawn Memorial Gardens in Murphy. Rev. Patrick O’Dell will conduct the graveside service.
The family will receive friends from 4-6 pm, Sunday, January 6, 2019 at the Junaluska Baptist Church in Andrews.
Townson-Rose Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
Marie Crisp: Obituary
Obituaries December 18, 201809/20/1941 – 12/13/2018
She was born in Blairsville, GA to the late Francis Marion and Winnie Clayton Early. Marie was a mill worker for several textile industries. She enjoyed word search puzzles. Marie was a member of Calvary Baptist Church.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by one brother, Joe Francis Early and several half-sisters.
She is survived by her husband, Orville Crisp; one son, Shane Crisp and fiance Amy Davis; several half-sisters and three grandchildren, Nicole Crisp, Christopher Crisp and Autumn Crisp.
Funeral Services will be held at 2 pm, Saturday, December 15, 2018 at the Townson-Rose Funeral Home Chapel in Murphy. Rev. Tony Ware and Rev. Aud Brown will officiate. Burial will be in the Little Brasstown Baptist Church Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 12 pm to 2 pm, Saturday, December 15, 2018 at the Townson-Rose Funeral Home in Murphy.
The family is accepting flowers and also accepting donations to help with the funeral expenses.
Townson-Rose Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
You may send tributes to the family at www.mem.com
Jimmie Lee Warner: Obituary
Obituaries December 3, 2018January 25, 1935 – November 26, 2018
Mr. Jimmie Lee Warner, age 83, died at his home in Murphy, NC, at about 6:00am on Monday, November 26, 2018. He was born in East St. Louis, IL, on January 25, 1935, to the late Doward & Wanda Stumbaugh Warner. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Beverly McCormick of Godfrey, IL. He is survived by his wife, Louella Gray Warner, whom he married on June 18, 1955 in Jerseyville, IL. He is also survived by three sons: Doward & Beth Warner of St. Petersburg, FL, Derek Warner of Tampa, FL and Daren & Sonya Warner of Murphy, NC, one sister, Brenda Thompson of Godfrey, IL, several step-grandchildren, Ashley D., Ashley B., Alice, Audrey, April, Heather and Samantha, two step-grandsons, Mathew and Jimmie all of Florida. Numerous nieces and nephews also survive. Jimmie was a 1954 graduate of Jerseyville High School where he played trumpet and was a member of the Nights of Columbus in Largo, FL. He was a Scout Master and his three sons are Eagle Scouts. He was a volunteer fund raiser for the 1978 Largo Band of Gold, where he traveled to Europe with them. While living in Illinois, he worked at the space program in McDonald in St. Louis. He also traveled to Europe for a Rolling Security Co. He owned a belt and leather shop at Foster’s Flee Market and was known as “The Belt Man” .Jimmie was also a member of St. William Catholic Church. No services are planned at this time and interment will take place in Illinois at a later date.
Cochran Funeral Home of Murphy is honored to be serving in charge of the arrangements.
Alice Bourne: Obituary
Obituaries November 26, 201803/12/1930 – 11/12/2018
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Frances Bourne; one son, Michael Melvin Mauney and infant children, William Arthur Mauney and Nancy Beth Mauney and former husband Bruce Mauney.
Alice was an avid traveler and enjoyed cross-stitching pillows for all of her friends and family. She attended Pinelog Baptist Church.
She is survived by one son and daughter-in law, Claude Reece and Lucy Mauney; two sisters, Lenora and Charlie Caldwell of Brasstown and Opal and Frank Rose of Hayesville; one brother, Max and Mary Reece of Pinelog; one sister-in-law, Mary Reece of Calhoun, GA; two grandchildren, Allison Leah Mauney Brown and Kenny and Michael Wayne Mauney and Moriah; four great-grandchildren, Kameron Michael Brown, Alyssa Grace Brown, Kassidy Hope Mauney, and Michael Carder Mauney.
Funeral Services will be held at 11 am, Friday, November 16, 2018 at the Townson-Rose Funeral Home Chapel in Murphy. Rev. Kevin Miller will officiate. Burial will be in the Greenlawn Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be Max Reece, Kameron Brown, Mike Mauney, Charlie Caldwell, Clark Bourne and Kenny Brown. Honorary pallbearers will be Michael Mauney, David Hyatt, Doug Thrasher and Cecil Harding.
The family will receive friends at 10 am, Friday, November 16, 2018 at the Townson-Rose Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Pinelog Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, c/o William Anderson, 478 High Field Drive, Brasstown, NC 28902.
Townson-Rose Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
Roy L. Roper: Obituary
Obituaries November 26, 201806/25/1931 – 11/17/2018
He was a native of Jackson County, NC and the son of the late Walter Lee and Ophia Louise McLaughin Roper. He was a member of Valleytown Baptist Church and a past Master of the Masonic Lodge in Andrews, NC. He loved spending time with his family and the Andrews Senior Center.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brother R.L. Roper; and sisters, Joyce Pauline Cook, Mary June Smith and Bernice Ramsey.
He is survived by his wife, of 35 years, Maybell Dockery Roper; two sons, Dr. Gary Wayne Roper and wife, Dawn of Andrews, NC and Alan Roy Roper and wife Susan of Sevierville, TN; sisters Barbara Creasman of Andrews, NC, Velva Bateman and Pamela Bryson both of the Nantahala Community; grandchildren, Wayne, Walker and Emily Roper and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 PM Tuesday, November 20, 2018 at Valleytown Baptist Church in Andrews. Rev. Eric Byrd and Rev. Joel Creasman will officiate. Music will be provided by Cindy Davis and the church choir. Burial will be in the Aquone Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Doug Hampton, Chuck Davis, David Cook, Scott Ramsey, Nick Bryson, Brian Creasman, Steven Hampton and Ray Smith. Honorary pallbearers will be members of Masonic Lodge #529 in Andrews, NC.
The family will receive friends from 12:00-1:45 PM, Tuesday, November 20, 2018 at the Valleytown Baptist Church in Andrews.
You may send tributes to the Roper family at www.townson-rose.com
Townson-Rose Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Elliot Earl Hayes Elkins: Obituary
Obituaries November 26, 2018Elliot Earl Hayes Elkins, born Monday, November 19, 2018 at 1:51 AM; passed away on November 19, 2018 at 2:52 PM.
He is survived by his parents, Erica Locust and Jordan Elkins as well as 5 siblings; Serenity, Benson and Wylder Elkins, Damiah and Kohen Locust; his maternal grandparents, Margo And Ken Locust and Maria Flores and Daryl Colon; paternal grandparents, Misty Murrin and Jason Elkins; great grandmother, Clydine Rodgers; Aunts, Bethany Locust, Brianna Elkins, Alyssa Messer; and Uncles, Jermiah And Damien Raymond and Emmanuel Locust.
Baby Elliot was only with us for a short 13 hours, but he proved such strength and courage and accomplished so much during his time here.
Please come and help us celebrate his life on Saturday, December 1 2018 at Townson- Rose Chapel in Andrews NC.
Visitation will be from 1-2 pm with service to follow at 2 pm. Dr. Reverend Mary Wood Brown will officiate.
Townson-Rose Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mary Lou Rose Kirkland: Obituary
Obituaries April 2, 2019
Mary Lou Rose Kirkland
Mary Lou Rose Kirkland, age 73, of Walhalla, SC and formerly of Murphy, NC passed away Tuesday, March 5, 2019 at her residence.
She was a native of Cherokee County, NC and the daughter of the late John Harve and Lillie Van Graham Rose. Mary was a member of the Violet Baptist Church.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her brothers, Clifford Rose, Hobart Rose, Beecher Rose, Wayne Rose and Lloyd Rose; and sisters, Gladys Taylor, Edna Bolt, Ellie Morrow, Mary Odessa and Mattie Morrow.
She is survived by her husband, Franklin Delano Kirkland; one son, Michael Kirkland and wife Kristina; one daughter, Paula Kirkland; two sisters, Ruby Morrow and Margaret Cunningham; grandchildren, Travis Kirkland and wife Marianne and Josh Kirkland and wife Tabby; one great-granddaughter, Milah Kirkland; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services will be held at 2 pm, Saturday, March 9, 2019 at the Townson-Rose Funeral Home Chapel in Murphy, NC. Rev. Jerry Morrow will officiate. Burial will be in the Bear Paw Baptist Church Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Travis Kirkland, Joshua Kirkland, Luke Morrow, Stan Morrow, Travis Simpson and Kyle Stancil.
The family will receive friends from 12-2 pm, Saturday, March 9, 2019 at the Townson-Rose Funeral Home in Murphy.
Townson-Rose Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.