Eldon Morrow: Obituary
Obituaries November 26, 201805/28/1942 – 11/16/2018
Eldon Morrow, age 76 of Andrews, NC passed away Friday, November 16, 2018 at his residence.
He was a native and lifelong resident of Cherokee County, NC and the son of the late Lloyd and Alice Graves Morrow. Eldon retired from Baker’s Furniture. He loved the Atlanta Braves, Jimmy Johnson and he never missed a NASCAR race. Eldon loved cheeseburgers from the Burger Basket and eating ice cream but more than anything he loved his girls and Cooper.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brothers, Clinton, Ralph, Ray and infant brother Robert Morrow; and sisters, Hazel Morrow Reid and Dorothy “Tootsie” Fralick.
He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Melba “Snookie” Morrow; one daughter, Laynette Morrow; four brothers, Glen Morrow and wife Jo of Farner, TN, Howard Morrow and wife Margaret of Blue Ridge, GA, Donnie Morrow and wife Lisa of Copperhill, TN and Kenny Morrow of Turtletown, TN; sister, Pauline Morrow Cain of Farner, TN; grandchildren, Chanteah Jordan, Ciara Payne Gillespie and husband Colin; two great-grandchildren, Cooper Orr and Nevaeh Gillespie; and over one hundred nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held at 3 pm, Sunday, November 18, 2018 at the Red Marble Baptist Church in Andrews. Rev. Paul Ray Morgan and Rev. Mickey Stewart will officiate. The family will receive friends from 2-3 pm.
Pallbearers will be David Allen, Brandon Allen, RL Jordan, Justin Derreberry, Lonnie Postell, Steve West and Kevin Bickley.
You may send tributes to the Morrow family at www.townson-rose.com
Townson-Rose Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
Thomas M Hudson: Obituary
Obituaries November 26, 201808/11/1939 – 11/19/2018
Tom grew up and attended school in Parkersburg, West Virginia. He joined the Air Force in 1957 with basic training at Lackland Air Force Base in Texas. During part of his service he was briefly on the island of Eniwetok during the testing of Atomic Bombs.
Tom and his wife Shirley of 59 years were married on August 16, 1959 in Chillicothe, Missouri. They have two children, Paul of Hayesville, NC and Jill Chouvelon and husband and children of Boston, MA; five grandchildren, Laurie Beal of St Louis, MO, Brook and Bryce Hudson of San Diego, CA and Alexander and Jonathan Chouvelon of Boston; great grandchildren, Coletin, Landon, Rylie and Jadynn Beal of St Louis.
Tom and Shirley enjoyed taking trips in their travel trailer after retirement and square dancing until Tom’s health forced them to give that up. Even though he was in failing health, he could be seen regularly mowing his grass on the tractor. Tom loved life and enjoyed his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. He will be greatly missed by friends and family.
Townson-Rose Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
Patricia Chance Johnson: Obituary
Obituaries November 26, 20187/06/1945 – 11/18/2018
She was a native of Cherokee County, NC and the daughter of the late Frank Boyd and Hazel Pearl Myers Chance. She was a graduate of Hayesville High School. Patricia was employed with Levi Strauss & Company for 25 years. She was a member of the Ebenezer Baptist Church for 22 years. Patricia was a loving wife, mother and grandmother.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her son, Michael David Garrett; and one step grandson, Jonah Blake Johnson.
She is survived by her husband, Johnny Johnson; two step-sons, Keith Johnson (Crissy) of Aiken, SC and Mark Johnson (Melissa) of Murphy, NC; one step-grandson, Daniel Johnson (Carleigh) of Chapel Hill, NC; one granddaughter, Samantha Garrett of Murphy, NC; three great-grandchildren and one sister, Sandy Vance and husband Jim of Murphy, NC and Larry Chance of Canton, GA. .
A Memorial Service will be held at 1 PM, Saturday, November 24, 2018 at the Ebenezer Baptist Church. Rev. Edward Carter and Dr. Eddis Dockery will officiate.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Ebenezer Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, 1604 Ebenezer Road, Murphy, NC 28906.
Townson-Rose Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Kenneth Hilman Ledford: Obituary
Obituaries November 7, 2018Kenneth Hilman Ledford
10/30/1926 – 11/03/2018
Hal Kenneth Osthoff: Obituary
Obituaries November 1, 2018
Hal Kenneth Osthoff
03/30/1947 – 10/13/2018
He is survived by his daughter Audrey Morgan and husband Ricky of Robbinsville, NC.
The family will receive friends from 5:00-6:30pm, Sunday October 28, 2018 at Shepard of the Mountains Church in Murphy.
Memorial Services will be held at 6:30pm, Sunday October 28, 2018 at Shepard of the Mountains Church in Murphy.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Journey Fellowship Church, 1180 Andrews Rd. Murphy, NC 28906.
John Clayton “JC” Newton: Obituary
Obituaries November 26, 2018August 22, 1944 – November 18, 2018
Mr. John Clayton “JC” Newton, age 74 of Marble, entered his heavenly home on Sunday, November 18, 2018 at his home with his family by his side. Mr. Newton was born August 22, 1944 in Murphy, NC to the late Lester Newton and the late Mary Ann Laney Newton. A member of Tomotla Baptist Church, he was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Crayton Newton and son, John Brian Newton. In his spare time, JC enjoyed farming, hunting, and going to livestock sales. He was an animal lover and he enjoyed taking them in and caring for them.
Survivors include loving wife of 53 years, Sallie Ruth Newton, son and daughter-in-law, John Steven and Mary Newton, brother and sister-in-law, Albert and Becky Newton, brother and sister-in-law, Therman and Jody Newton, sister and brother-in-law, Verdie and Joe Patterson, sister and brother-in-law, Annie Mae and Bobby Dockery, three grandchildren, Heather Newton, Greg Newton, and Michael Newton, and one great-grandchild, Little John Newton. Also several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, November 20, 2018 at 2:00 pm at the Cochran Funeral Home of Murphy with the Rev. Mitchell Totherow officiating. Music provided by Regina Owens Delili and Mary Newton. Interment will follow in the Little Brasstown Baptist Church Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Greg Newton, Michael Newton, Jason Newton, Jack Newton, Bronson Newton, Heather Newton, Marty Cook and Terry Macky. Honorary pallbearer is Jamie Reynolds.
The family will receive friends at the Cochran Funeral Home of Murphy on Monday evening, November 19, 2018 from 5-9 pm.
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.
Peter Anthony Argo: Obituary
Obituaries November 7, 2018
Peter Anthony Argo
07/13/1930 – 10/29/2018
Joan Proksch: Obituary
Obituaries November 1, 2018Joan Proksch
11/08/1940 – 10/26/2018
She was born in Haywood County, NC to the late Ray Mercer and Mallie Wooten Anderson. Joan worked at Clifton Precision as an assistant personal manager.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her brothers: Jude, Ray Jr., Lynwood and Kenneth Anderson and sister, Brenda Teems.
She is survived by her brothers, Neal, Lane, Tommy, Robert and Terry Anderson; sister, Peggy Henson; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services will be held at 2 pm, Monday, October 29, 2018 at the Townson-Rose Funeral Home Chapel in Murphy. Rev. Aud Brown will officiate. Burial will be in the Hickory Stand United Methodist Church Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Carl Henson, Joe Henson, Jimmy Henson and Greg Teems.
The family will receive friends from 12-2 pm, Monday, October 29, 2018 at the Townson-Rose Funeral Home in Murphy, NC.
Townson-Rose Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
Curtis Hewatt: Obituary
Obituaries November 1, 2018Curtis Hewatt
12/15/1967 – 10/25/2018
He was born in Gwinnett County, GA to the late Curtis Hewatt and Hazel Stroud and husband Boyd of Andrews, NC. Curtis was a self-employed painter.
In addition to his mother, he is survived by his brother, Randy Hewatt; four sisters, Mary Brown, Jennifer Roper, Serena Hewatt and Cassandra Hewatt.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Townson-Rose Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
You may send tributes to the family at www.mem.com
Elsie Bruce: Obituary
Obituaries November 26, 2018January 28, 1928 – October 16, 2018
Mrs. Elsie Bruce, age 90, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, October 16, 2018, after an extended illness. She was the daughter of the late Ervin Jones and the Late Sarah Trantham Jones. Mrs. Bruce was preceded in death by mother and father, brothers, George Jones and Sherman Jones, sisters, Nora Spurling, Ora Hembree, and Ethel Cross.
Survivors include her daughters, Mary (Jess) Deaver of Blairsville, GA, and Callie Johnson of Murphy, NC, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.
Funeral Services will be at the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Murphy, NC on Friday, October 19, 2018, at 3:00 PM with Rev. Bo Phillips officiating. Interment will follow in the Valley Town Cemetery.
The family will receive friends on Friday, October 19, 2018, from 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm.
Arrangements entrusted to the Cochran Funeral Home in Murphy, NC. You may send condolences to the family and sign the guest register at www.cochranfuneralhomes.com.
Alma Mae Davis: Obituary
Obituaries November 7, 2018Alma Mae Davis
09/14/1921 – 11/04/2018
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Davis Sr.; son, Ralph Davis Jr. and brothers, William and Frederick Young.
She is survived by her son, Roger Davis of Athens, TN; daughter-in-law, Norma Davis; sisters, Wilma Smith, Bernice Geislen, Mary Brown, Thelma Firshing and Marty Zarzaka; 8 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren.
No services are planned at this time.
Townson-Rose Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Judy Alivia Lewis: Obituary
Obituaries November 7, 2018Judy Alivia Lewis
08/22/1943 – 11/04/2018
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Randal Scott Lewis; brothers, Martin, Dawson and Alton Blanton and sister, Virginia Branham.
She is survived by her son, Thomas Jason Lewis and girlfriend, Renee Crowder of Andrews; daughter Lynette Gray and husband Chet of Brasstown; grandson, JT Gray; brothers, Earl Blanton of Lexington, NC, Larry Blanton of Asheboro, NC; sister, Norma Faye Broxton of Wilmington, NC and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 2:30pm, Wednesday, November 7, 2018 at the Townson-Rose Chapel of Andrews. Rev. Chris Flick will officiate. Pallbearers will be JT Gray, Chet Gray, Tom Bzotte, Ted Cook, Robbie Revis and Tony White. Interment will be in Valleytown Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 1-2:30pm, Wednesday, November 7, 2018 at the Townson-Rose Chapel in Andrews.
You may send tributes to the family at www.mem.com
Townson-Rose Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
William “Billy” Mark Burnette: Obituary
Obituaries November 1, 2018William “Billy” Mark Burnette
08/01/1930 – 10/25/2018
William “Billy” Mark Burnette, age 88 of Southside, AL passed away Thursday, October 25, 2018 at his residence.
He was born in Union County, GA to the late Monroe and Dessie Collins Burnett. Billy worked as a federal poultry inspector. He was very creative and enjoyed woodworking. Billy was a musician.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Frankie Burnette; she passed away April 19, 2018. Billy and Frankie were married 63 years; two brothers, Durane Burnett and Monroe Burnett, Jr.; and one sister, Corrine Beaver.
He is survived by his daughter, Letricia McDaniel; two grandchildren, Charles “Mike” Roland McDaniel III and Jordan Elizabeth McDaniel.
Funeral Service will be held at 3 pm, Sunday, October 28, 2018 at the Townson-Rose Funeral Home Chapel in Murphy. Rev. Aud Brown will officiate. Special music will be provided by Vivian Brown. Burial will be in the Ivy Log Baptist Church Cemetery in Blairsville, GA. Pallbearers will be Charles McDaniel III, Robert Truett, Cody Truett, Jonah Truett, Ronald Harris and Brady Harris.
The family will receive friends from 2-3 pm, Sunday, October 28, 2018 at the Townson-Rose Funeral Home.
Townson-Rose Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
Jane Ripley: Obituary
Obituaries November 7, 2018
Jane Ripley
06/10/1928 – 11/02/2018
She was a native of Fairfield County, Connecticut. She moved to Murphy, NC from Florida several years ago. She is the daughter of the late Joseph Platt Hanford and Mary Ellen Henry Hanford. Jane was a Registered Nurse.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest H. Ripley and her son, Ernest Ripley Jr.
She is survived by her daughters, Jane Ripley Luens of Marietta, GA and Marion Sneed of Murphy, NC.
There are no funeral services planned at this time.
You may send tributes to the Ripley family at www.townson-rose.com
Townson-Rose Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
Georgia Maryann Bull: Obituary
Obituaries November 7, 2018January 20, 1953 – October 23, 2018
Mrs. Georgia Maryann Bull, age 65 of Andrews, passed away Sunday, October 28, 2018, at Murphy Medical Center. Mrs. Bull was born January 20, 1953, in Westfield, NY to the late Clarence Charles and Burdina Culver Alcorn. Coming for Cape Coral, FL she had made Andrews her home for the past 17 years. She was a member of Grace Fellowship Baptist Church in Andrews and was employed as a teacher in the Cherokee County School System. She was preceded in death by a sister, Betty Jeannette.
Survivors include: husband of forty seven years, Dale E Bull, daughter, Lisa (Scott) Edson, son, Scot Bull, son, Michael (Wendy) Bull, daughter, Sara Maddie Mae Bull, brother, Charles “Chuck” (Mina) Alcorn, sister, Marshan (Richard) Rice, sister, Sheila (David) Stiles, brother, Harvey (Valerie) Lanphere, grandchildren, Mathew, Joshua, Hannah, Nathan, John, Shelby, Kyle, Aiden and Brooklynn, nephews and nieces also survive.
Services: Thursday, November 1, 2:00 PM, at Grace Fellowship Baptist Church with Pastor Jack Hollowell and Pastor William “Bill” Jennings Officiating.
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.
Sheldon Beaster: Obituary
Obituaries November 26, 201806/01/1939 – 11/24/2018
He joined the Army in 1956 at age 17 and soon found himself stationed at Fort Richardson, Alaska. In June of 1960, he saw a pretty girl on a ladder at the Alaska State Fair, and he made her, Leslie Landford, his bride just 2 months later. Their children were born in Anchorage, and the family moved to Leslie?s home state of Massachusetts in 1968.
Sheldon then went to work for Pickering Oil and rose to the position of Vice President of Sales after a few, short years. During this time, he restored a 36? cabin cruiser that he captained down the Merrimack River and into the Atlantic. Unfortunately, the Atlantic terrified his family. He, then, built a small sailboat that his children loved to sail with him on area lakes. Sheldon served as president of the PTA at South Hampton Elementary in New Hampshire where they lived. He also helped write and starred in the PTA?s fundraising comedy, ?Nuts and Butts.? Always the funny man, he and his cast mates brought down the house with laughter.
Following another dream, Sheldon and Leslie moved to New Sharon, Maine, in 1975 and purchased a 125 acre working veal farm. They enlarged the operation from 1 to 3 veal barns and were happy and successful farmers for 5 years before warmer climes called to them.
In 1981, the Beaster’s moved to Brandon, Florida, and Sheldon returned to the oil industry working for J.H. Williams Oil for 3 years. However, wanderlust set in, and after a vacation to western North Carolina, they settled in Murphy in 1984; Sheldon established S&L Auto Parts, which their son, Paul, now owns.
Sheldon never met a stranger and loved to entertain all with his stories and jokes. He was a loving son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather; he will be dearly missed. He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother and sister, and his infant son, Paul Wayne. He is survived by his sister, Beverly of Waukesha, WI; his wife, Leslie; his daughter and son-in-law, Susan and Chuck Allen of Franklin; his son and daughter-in-law, Paul and Tracy (Shields) of Murphy, seven grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews and their children.
A memorial service will be held at 2 pm, Saturday, December 1, 2018 at the Townson-Rose Funeral Home Chapel in Murphy. The family will receive friends from1-2 pm at the chapel. Military graveside rites will be conducted by the VFW Post 10222, Joe Miller Elkin American Legion Post #96, D.A.V. Chapter #73, American Legion Post #532 of Hayesville and VFW Post #6812.
In lieu of flowers, donations made by made to the Hurlburt Johnson Friendship Homeless Shelter at P.O. Box 422, Murphy, NC 28906.
Townson-Rose Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.