Lady Bulldogs track team takes second in meet
Murphy Track, Sports, TeamFYNSports March 6, 2020
The Murphy Lady Bulldogs track team placed second Wednesday, March 5, at home, in the first meet of the season, with 82 points.
Union Co. won the meet with 93 points, while Andrews was third (63 points), Hiwassee Dam was fourth (40 points), and Tri-County Early College was fifth with 19 points.
In the 100-meter dash, Grace Nelson took first place with a time of 13.6, while in the 4X200 meter relay, the team of Faith Ann Revis, Bianca White, Kia Guerrero, and Lauren Pendley placed first with a time of 1 minute, 57.3 seconds.
Revis, Guerrero, Olivia Payne, and Grace Nelson teamed up to take first in the 4X100 meter relay for the Lady Bulldogs with a time of 54.6 seconds.
In the 300-meter hurdles, Georjah Allen took the top spot with a time of 53.7 seconds.
The team of Allen, Revis, White, and Pendley placed first in the 4X400 meter relay with a time of 4:41.9.
In the discus, Candace Dockery placed first with a throw of 82 feet, 2 inches, while Riley Dockery was third at 64 feet, 5 inches.
In the 4X800 meter relay, the team of Allen, Dakota Hogeback, Madison Worley, and Gracey Henry placed second with a time of 11:50.2, while the team of Jennifer Hernandez, Grace Hill, Adalynn Hall, and Ashlyn Stroupe was third at 13:46.3.
Stroupe also placed third in the 1,600 with a time of 6:49.5
In the shot put, Jersey Schwalm was second with a throw of 29 feet, 9.5 inches, while Candace Dockery was third with a toss of 29 feet, 3 inches.
Murphy Bulldogs track team takes first place
Murphy Track, Sports, TeamFYNSports March 6, 2020
The Murphy Bulldogs track team took first place in the first meet of the season Wednesday, March 4, at home.
The Bulldogs scored 151.5 points to take the top spot against Union Co. (93 points), Andrews (47.5 points), and Tri-County Early College (5 points).
In the 4X800 meter relay, the team of Andrew Bryson, Caleb Jones, Hunter Harris, and Chase Pierce placed first with a time of 8 minutes, 50.9 seconds.
The team of Richard Ly, Caleb Rice, Clayton Laney, and Christian Tighe placed second in the event with a time of 9:57.6.
In the 110-meter hurdles, Juan Allen was first at 19.3 seconds, with Austin Woody in second at 19.6.
Chandler Wood took first place in the 100-meter dash with a time of 11.4 seconds, while Ryland Dickey was third at 12.1 seconds.
The team of Juan Allen, Justice Dorsey, Dalton Moore, and Davonte Murray placed third in the 4X200 meter relay.
In the 1,600-meter run, Andrew Bryson was first at 5:22.5, while Caleb Rice was second at 5:23.
In the 4X100-meter relay, the team of Dorsey, Murray, Wood, and Dickey placed second with a time of 46.8 seconds.
Moore placed third in the 400 with a time of 55.7 seconds, while Woody placed third in the 300-meter hurdles with a time of 51.6 seconds.
The Bulldogs swept the top two spots in the 800, with Chase Pierce in first at 2:14.7 and Hunter Harris in second at 2:15.9.
Drew Hodge placed third in the 200 with a time of 25.2
In the 3,200-meter run, Ly placed first with a time of 11:38.6, while Jones was second at 11:39.9.
Hodge, Moore, Pierce, and Harris combined to take second place in the 4X400 meter relay with a time of 3:52.7.
In the discus, Dallas Rayburn took first with a throw of 127 feet, 2 inches, while Colby Stalcup was third with a throw of 93 feet, 2 inches.
Rashad Davis took first place in the shot put with a throw of 40 feet, 4 inches, while Kyle Willard was third at 34 feet, 5.5 inches.
Hunter Laney won the high jump with a height of 5-foot-6, while Dorsey was second at the same height on more attempts for the Bulldogs.
Lady Bulldogs stay perfect, advance to semis
Murphy Basketball, Sports, TeamFYNSports March 4, 2020
It was another packed house Tuesday, March 4, as the Lady Bulldogs tipped-off the state quarterfinal game against the East Surry Lady Cardinals. The same East Surry team that this time last year ended Murphy’s state championship dreams with a last second 3-pointer.
Sophomore Torin Rogers takes a free throw Tuesday night. Rogers finished the night with 27 points.
It was the Lady Bulldogs (29-0) that got the last laugh this year however, beating the Lady Cardinals 65-45 and advancing to the NCHSAA Class 1-A state semifinals.
East Surry (20-6) started the game with a strong defense, forcing Murphy into some bad shots and creating turnovers, which allowed them to take a 21-19 first-quarter lead.
Settling down in the second quarter, the Lady Bulldogs were able to lock in defensively and rely on senior Sydni Addison to create some open looks on offense. The result was a three-point lead for Murphy, 31-28, at the end of the first half.
Senior Sydni Addison sets up on the free-throw line Tuesday night.
Coming out of the locker room for the second half, the Lady Bulldogs settled in and started looking more like themselves, sharing the ball and playing a much tighter brand of defense than they were able to in the first half. Murphy ended the third quarter on a five-point run, giving them a 48-39 lead to start the fourth.
Despite some turnovers on offense, the Lady Bulldogs blew the game open in the fourth using a defense that held the Lady Cardinals to just six four-quarter points to seal the 65-45 victory.
Division-I prospect, sophomore Torin Rogers, was the focal point of the offense all night for the Lady Bulldogs. She scored a game-high 27 points while going a 7-for-7 from the free-throw line.
In a game where offense seemed hard to come by at times, Rogers did not shy away from the challenge when she was asked to step up and be the leader, creating open looks for herself and teammates alike.
Murphy will travel to Lenior-Rhyne University this Saturday, March 7, for the NCHSAA Class 1-A Western Regional Championship game, which will be played against the winner of Wednesday’s Mitchell vs. Alleghany game.
Murphy girls advance to state playoff quarterfinals
Murphy Basketball, Sports, TeamFYNSports March 2, 2020
Saturday, Feb. 29, the Murphy Lady Bulldogs and the Cherokee Lady Braves played in front of a crowd of more than 1,000 at Murphy High School in the third round of the NCHSAA 1-A state playoffs. Sophomore forward
Senior Sydni Addison sets up on defense. Addison scored 20 points to lead the Lady Bulldogs.
Torin Rogers returned to the lineup after missing the previous playoff game with an ankle injury. Rogers didn’t miss a beat, putting up 14 points in the Lady Bulldogs 63-44 route of the Lady Braves.
Sophomore Torin Rogers lines up a free throw Saturday at home.
Murphy (28-0) started the game off hot, as senior Sarah Pullium got the team on the right track with eight first-quarter points. Pullium’s push helped the Lady Bulldogs jump out to a 20-6 lead. In the second, Rogers built onto the lead with six points in the quarter, padding Murphy’s lead to 36-14.
Senior Sydni Addison was the leading scorer for the day with 20 points, including two deep 3-pointers in the third quarter that helped the Lady Bulldogs build a 22-point lead heading into the fourth. The final quarter concluded without many fireworks from either side and the game ended just as it began, with Murphy in control.
This was the fourth time that these two rivals had the opportunity to face off this year and the Lady Bulldogs definitely got the best of the Lady Braves, walking away from all four games with a victory.
Tuesday night, March 3, at 6 p.m., Murphy will host East Surry in the quarterfinals of the NCHSAA 1-A state playoffs. Murphy will have revenge on the brain coming into this one against a Lady Cardinals team that knocked them out of the state playoffs in the semi-finals last year at Lenior-Rhyne University, on a last second 3-pointer.
Cherokee NC County Sheriff’s Office Arrest Report 2/23 – 2/29
Arrest Reports, Police & Government March 2, 2020
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Lady Bulldogs pummel Union Academy
Murphy Basketball, Sports, TeamFYNSports February 28, 2020
Thursday night, Feb. 27, the undefeated Murphy Lady Bulldogs tipped off against the Union Academy Lady Cardinals in the second round of the Class 1-A NCHSAA state playoffs.
Senior Sydni Addison takes a jump shot.
The Lady Bulldogs (27-0), the top seed in the tournament, were without one of their leading scorers in Torin Rogers. Rogers is day-to-day as she recovers from an injury sustained during
Murphy girls head coach Ray Gutierrez.
the opening tip of the first-round playoff game against the Pine Lake Prep Pride. However, much like the first-round game, the Lady Bulldogs were able to take this one easily from the Lady Cardinals, 61-36.
Things were tight at the end of the first quarter as the Lady Bulldogs led 17-8, but they were able to stretch the lead to 15 going in to halftime, 31-16. Murphy came out of the locker room hot and shut Union Academy down, which enabled them to pull away and close out the game with ease, saving any late game theatrics for a later date.
Murphy will face Big Smoky Mountain Conference rival Cherokee in the third round of the NCHSAA 1-A state playoffs at home Saturday, Feb. 29. This will be the fourth time these two teams have faced each other this year, with the most recent being in the conference championship where the Lady Bulldogs won in a thriller, 59-56. Cherokee (18-9) is the ninth-seeded team in Murphy’s side of the bracket.
Cherokee NC County Sheriff’s Office Arrest Report 2/16 – 2/22
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Roger Keith Spiva: Obituary
Obituaries March 1, 2020Roger Keith Spiva, age 56 of Murphy, NC passed away Wednesday, February 26, 2020.
He was a native and lifelong resident of Cherokee County, NC and the son of the late Edwin and Zetta Kidd Spiva. Roger was a mechanic and a member of Ogreeta Baptist Church.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by one brother, Edwin Spiva, Jr.
He is survived by his wife, Debra Spiva; two daughters, Alex Spiva and husband Jonathan Weaver and Sheena Spiva and fiance Lonnie Farmer; two brothers, Steve Spiva and Robert Hartness; one sister, Nancy Anderson; six grandchildren, Trinity Garrett, Logan Hilton, Lindy Garrett, Eli Farmer, Traven Mowery and Aiden Weaver.
A memorial service will be held at 3 pm, Sunday, March 1, 2020 at the Townson-Rose Funeral Home Chapel in Murphy. Rev. Derek Tilley will officiate.
The family will receive friends from 2-3 pm, Sunday, March 1, 2020 at the Townson-Rose Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
Townson-Rose Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
You may send tributes to the family at www.mem.com
JC Moss: Obituary
Obituaries March 1, 2020
JC Moss of Smyrna, Georgia, originally from Hayesville, passed away Wednesday, February 26, 2020. He was a loving husband, dad, Papaw, brother, uncle and friend. JC enjoyed spending time with his granddaughters and family, trout fishing, and playing his mandolin. He served in the US Army during the Korean Conflict and retired from General Motors after 34 years.
He is survived by his wife Mary Frances Scroggs Moss; daughters, Michelle Moss and Melaine Moss Everson (Marty Everson); son, Jeffrey Moss; granddaughters, Brianna Moss, Jessi Moss, and Miranda Everson; as well as sisters, Murrell Rogers (Edward Rogers), Brenda Rogers (Ben Rodgers); brother, Everett Moss; and a great number of nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 2-4 pm Saturday, February 29, 2020 at the Carmichael Funeral Home in Smyrna, with a service to follow at 4 pm in the chapel. A graveside service will be held at 1 pm Sunday, March 1, 2020 at the Union Hill Cemetery in Hayesville.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Alzheimer’s of peripheral neuropathy research charitable organizations such as ALZ.org and foundationforpn.org in memory of JC.
Ivie Funeral Home, Hayesville in charge of local arrangements.
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Richard Parker: Obituary
Obituaries March 1, 2020
Richard Parker, 93, a lifelong resident of Andrews passed away Thursday, February 27, 2020 at Erlanger Hospital in Chattanooga.
Richard was the son of the late Murray Parker and Ina Mae Thompson Parker Queen. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Vincent, John C., and Billy Joe; and sister, Emma Jean Parker Voiles.
He is survived by his wife, Iris Mehaffey Parker; step-daughter, Leslie Rothenberger and husband, Peter of Hickory, North Carolina; a granddaughter, Kinsey Rothenberger; and a friend who was like a son, Gayland Trull. Survivors also include several nieces and nephews.
Richard was a veteran of the United States Navy, serving in both World War II and the Korean Conflict.
Richard’s life was one of fun, food, and adventure. While he cared for many things, his great love was the Andrews-Murphy Airport and flying. Richard’s name is synonymous with the airport. He has been associated with this facility for seventy years and in many capacities. He has watched it grow from a grass field in the Wood Farm to a first-rate airport, of which he was very proud. Richard flew for the Phillips & Jordan Company until they moved to Knoxville, Tennessee. His great love for this airport and his home here in this beloved valley kept him here in the role of airport manager. Richard’s efforts to improve and ensure the growth gave him statewide recognition in the aviation field. In November 2010, he was presented the Appreciation of Service Award by the state Division of Aviation.
Also in recognition of his years of service in 2017, he was honored by having the terminal building named The Richard Parker Terminal. At this dedication, he was also presented with a WWII-era set of Army Air Corps silver wings and one of General Devereaux general’s star.
Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. Sunday, March 1, 2020 in the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home, Andrews with military honors provided by Murphy American Legion Post 96, Hayesville VFW Post 6812, and Hayesville American Legion Post 532 and with Revs. Dana Dockery and Jack Hollowell officiating. Pallbearers will be Sam Davis, Chuck Grant, Charles West, John Payne, Joe Gibson, and Fred Payne. Marion Jones will serve as honorary pallbearer.
The family will receive friends from 1:00 until 2:45 p.m. Sunday, March 1, 2020 at the Ivie Funeral Home, Andrews.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made in memory of Richard Parker to the Western Carolina Youth Aviation Foundation at WCYAF, PO Box 1399, Hayesville, NC 28904.
Ivie Funeral Home, Andrews in charge of all arrangements.
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Cherokee NC County Sheriff’s Office Arrest Report 2/9 – 2/15
Arrest Reports, Police & Government February 17, 2020
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Sasha Alley Bojarski: Obituary
Obituaries February 22, 2020Sasha Alley Bojarski, 22 of Murphy, NC passed away Monday February 17, 2020.
Sasha was born in Ft. Lauderdale, FL on April 22, 1997 to Bonita Mazzone Carmelo and David Paul Bojarski. Sasha was a light force, loving mother to her beloved son, Romeo Bojarski Figueroa. She enjoyed music, travel, the beach, the mountain views, and spending time with her friends and family. Her laughter was infectious.
Sasha is survived by her parents, Bonita Mazzone Carmelo and David Paul Bojarski; her sisters, Jodi Burton, Tiana Francis and Jade Aguilar; her brother-in-law’s, Jason Francis and Francineth Aguilar; Romeo’s father, Danny Bryan Figueroa; nieces and nephews: Steele, Nina, Brooke, Asharra and Brooklyn; her loving grandmother, Junea Smart; and many Aunts and Uncles.
The family will receive friends from 12-2 pm, Sunday, February 23, 2020 at the Townson-Rose Funeral Home Chapel in Murphy.
A celebration of life will be held at 2 pm, Sunday, February 23, 2020 at the Townson-Rose Funeral Home.
Donations can be made on GoFundMe in Sasha’s name.
Townson-Rose Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
You may send tributes to the family at www.mem.com
Keith Norman Lamontagne: Obituary
Obituaries February 22, 2020
Keith Norman Lamontagne, 70, of Hayesville passed away Tuesday, February 18, 2020 in a Chattanooga, Tennessee hospital. He was a native of Springfield, Massachusetts, where he was raised and worked various jobs. Keith moved to Boston, Massachusetts, where he began work as a clinical social worker. Nearing retirement, he moved to Clay County in 2006, where he continued his work with Clay County Department of Social Services. Keith was known more recently for selling firewood and he had a small shop on Highway 64. He was an avid hiker and camper. He hiked every mountain in New England and had a fondness for Mount Washington. Keith hiked everywhere from the Allagash to the Everglades.
He was the son of Katheryne Cox Lamontagne of South Hadley, Massachusetts and the late Henry Noe Lamontagne. He was also preceded in death by the mother of his two children, Stella Lamontagne.
Surviving, in addition to his mother, are his loving partner, Joann Thompson of Hayesville; three children, Tina Lamontagne of Birmingham, Alabama, Jeremy Lamontagne and wife, Courtney of Fairfax, Virginia, and Siera Lamontagne and fiancé, Adam Wiedman of Clinton, Massachusetts; four brothers, Henry Lamontagne and wife, Ellen, and Kenneth Lamontagne, all of Springfield, Massachusetts, Michael Lamontagne and wife, Elena of South Hadley, Massachusetts, and Timothy Lamontagne and wife, Alicyn of Brasstown; six grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. Sunday, February 23, 2020 in the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home, Hayesville with the Rev. Derek Tilley officiating. The interment will be in the Sweetwater Methodist Church Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Jeremy, Henry, Michael, Timothy, and Samuel Lamontagne, and Dustin Thompson.
The family will receive friends from 1-2:45 Sunday afternoon at the Ivie Funeral Home, Hayesville prior to the services.
Ivie Funeral Home, Hayesville in charge of all arrangements.
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Mary Jo O’Dell Timpson: Obituary
Obituaries February 22, 2020Mrs. Mary Jo O’Dell Timpson, 96 of Murphy, NC went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 15, 2020. She was the daughter of the late William McKinley O’Dell and Leila Seabolt O’Dell. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Cecil J. Timpson; daughters, Nancy Lynn Timpson and Lisa Timpson Fair; son F. Daniel Timpson; brother, Junior O’Dell; sisters, Frances O’Dell, Eloise Lovingood and half-sister, Cheryl Ann O’Dell.
Visitation will be held at Townson-Rose Funeral Home on Saturday, February 22, 2020 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., with the funeral services immediately following. Burial will be at Hiwassee Baptist Church Cemetery following the funeral on Saturday. The Reverend James Beasley and Dr. Eddis Dockery will preside at the funeral services. Pallbearers will be Mark Kephart, Jeremy Kephart, Wes Timpson, Ken Timpson, Jason Cooke and Terry Fair. Honorary Pallbearers will be Darrell Timpson, Gary Timpson and Jeff Lovingood.
Mary Jo is survived by her children and their spouses, James and LaVonne Timpson of McDonough, GA, Patricia and Jerry Kephart of Murphy, NC; son-in-law, Terry S. Fair of Tyrone, GA; daughter-in-law, Sharon Timpson of Lawrenceville, GA; special cousins, loved and appreciated by the family, Linda Kaye Seabolt and the Rev. James Beasley; 10 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild. Mary Jo and her family were fortunate to have helped raised 3 nephews who were like brothers in the family, Ronald W. Timpson, deceased, of Locust Grove, GA, Darrell Timpson of McDonough, GA and Gary Timpson of Jonesboro, GA.
Mary Jo was born on May 3, 1923 in Fontana, NC. She was raised in the Great Depression era and experienced many tragic losses at a young age. When Mary Jo was 6, her mother passed away. She also lost her older sister Frances, who died at only 8 years old. Mary Jo and her siblings were taken in and raised by her grandparents, William Napoleon “Poley” and Josephine “Josey” Seabolt. Mary Jo graduated from Murphy High School in 1940. She married Cecil Timpson on January 6, 1943. After Cecil returned from his military service in WWII, the family settled in the Peachtree community and operated a grain mill. In 1948, the family moved to Tillamook, Oregon and lived there for several years. During this time, Nancy Lynn Timpson was born, but passed away as an infant. The family moved back and forth to North Carolina several times over the years, but eventually came back to Murphy permanently in the early 70’s.
Mary Jo was a homemaker for most of her life but did work outside the home in a restaurant that she and Cecil once owned and operated. She also worked in the school lunchroom at Murphy Elementary School for a short time and then provided childcare to many children over the years in her home in Murphy. Mary Jo was an active member of Hiwassee Baptist Church and loved to sing in the choir. Her greatest accomplishments were the many children that she raised and the grandchildren and great-grandchildren that she influenced with her wisdom, kindness and love. Her legacy was her constant encouragement of all her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren to obtain a college education. She felt that a higher education was one of the most important things that any family member accomplished in their life. Mary Jo enjoyed reading, crossword puzzles, gospel singing and spending time with her family.
Flowers may be sent to Townson-Rose funeral home or memorials may be made in her honor to the Hiwassee Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, c/o Linda K. Seabolt, 95 Bates Creek Road, Murphy, NC 28906.
Townson-Rose Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
You may send tributes to the family at www.mem.com
Susan Florence Brockmann: Obituary
Obituaries February 22, 2020
Susan Florence Brockmann, 66, of Murphy passed away Sunday, February 16, 2020 in a Chattanooga, Tennessee hospital. She was a native of High Point, North Carolina and lived in Greensboro, North Carolina before moving to her home in the mountains of Murphy in 2013, which she loved. Susan worked as a bartender throughout her life. She enjoyed being outside and had a deep love for her dogs and all animals in general. She loved the waterfalls, rivers, and creeks this area provides. Susan loved life and lived life to its fullest. She has left a huge hole in our hearts and lives.
She was the daughter of the late Bill and Doty Coleman.
Surviving are her loving husband, Lee Brockmann; a sister, Nancy Melton; two brothers, Billy and Tim Coleman; several nieces and nephews; and her beloved four cats and two dogs.
A private memorial service will be held at a later date.
Ivie Funeral Home, Murphy in charge of arrangements.
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Cherokee NC County Sheriff’s Office Arrest Report 2/2 – 2/8
Arrest Reports, Police & Government February 10, 2020
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