Morris Bateman: Obituary
Obituaries November 23, 2019Morris Bateman, age 78 of the Nantahala community passed away Monday, November 18, 2019.
He was the son of the late Claude and Elda Neal Bateman. Morris was an outstanding basketball player at Nantahala School. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge, VFW #529 of Andrews and Vietnam Veterans of America. Morris was well known for Nantahala cabbage and honey bees. He was a Vietnam veteran.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brothers, James, T.A., Johnny, Charles, Todd and Jerry Bateman and sisters, Mary Williamson and Geneva Mosteller.
He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Angelia Bateman; brother, Wendall Bateman; special nephew, Zach Postell and special nieces, Debbie Mosteller and Angie Mealer.
The family will receive friends from 6-8 pm, Friday, November 22, 2019 at the Townson-Rose Chapel in Andrews.
Funeral services will be held at 2 pm, Saturday, November 23, 2019 at the Townson-Rose Chapel in Andrews. Rev. SJ Waters and Rev. Doyce Waters will officiate. Pallbearers will be Brian Bateman, Corey Bateman, Greg Hyleman, Darren Holden, Zach Postell, Doug Bryant and Paul Bradley Bryant. Honorary pallbearers will be Tom Ashe, Buddy Packhan and Carl Edwards. Burial will be held in the Aquone Cemetery in Topton, NC with full military rites conducted by the American Legion Post #96 Murphy, American Legion Post 532 Hayesville, VFW Post 6812, Hayesville, NC, the Marine Corp League Marble, NC, and the Vietnam Veterans of America.
You may send tributes to the Bateman family at www.townson-rose.com.
Townson-Rose Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
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James Edward Palmer Jr: Obituary
Obituaries November 23, 2019James Edward Palmer Jr., age 68 of Murphy, NC passed away Tuesday, November 19, 2019 at his home.
James was the son of Nina Young and the late James Palmer Sr. He worked for North Carolina Department of Transportation and after retiring he worked for United Grocery Outlet. James attended Murphy Church of Christ.
In addition to his father, he is preceded in death by his brother, Jerry Palmer.
He is survived by his mother, Nina L. Young; wife of 30 years and caregiver, Mary Ruth Palmer; brothers, David Palmer and Tim Palmer both of Marble; sister, Terry Jo Trantham of Atlanta; and several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 12-2 pm, Friday, November 22, 2019 at Townson-Rose Funeral Home in Murphy.
Funeral services will be held at 2 pm, Friday, November 22, 2019 at Townson-Rose Funeral Home Chapel in Murphy. Brother Roy Stephenson will officiate. Pallbearers will be Marvin Pace, Dale Fulbright, Kyle Ledford, Brennon Collier, Tyler Ledford, Lynn Pendergrass and Tony Pace. Burial will be in Rowland Hill Baptist Church Cemetery.
You may send tributes to the Palmer family at www.townson-rose.com
Townson-Rose Funeral Home in charge of all arrangements.
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Donald Lowen Kephart: Obituary
Obituaries November 23, 2019Donald Lowen Kephart, age 82 of Murphy, NC passed away Wednesday, November 20, 2019 at his residence. He was the son of the late Robert Harve and Nellie White Kephart. Donald was a mechanic for Cherokee County School System and a veteran of the U.S. Navy.
He is survived by his son, Donald Harvey Kephart; daughter, Tenia Gibson; companion, Georgia Hughes; sisters, Edna Lovingood and Zelda Decker; grandchildren, Marcus Kephart, Sean Kephart and Donovan Byers; niece, Diane Holloway; nephews, Donnie Lovingood and Dwight Kephart and several great nieces and nephews.
No services are planned at this time.
You may send tributes to the Kephart family at www.townson-rose.com
Townson-Rose Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
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Charles “Sonny” McTaggart: Obituary
Obituaries November 23, 2019
Charles “Sonny” McTaggart, 73, of Andrews passed away Wednesday, November 20, 2019. Sonny lived most of his life in Andrews and worked for the Town of Andrews. He also worked for many years in construction with John Beavers. Sonny enjoyed cooking, spending time with his family, and putting on fish fries for everyone to enjoy.
He was the son of Hilda Leatherwood McTaggart of Murphy and the late Marvin Charles McTaggart. He was also preceded in death by a sister-in-law, Wanda McTaggart.
Surviving, in addition to his mother, are his wife, Sally Morgan McTaggart; two sons, Charles David McTaggart and Jeff McTaggart, both of Andrews; a sister, Linda Scalzo of Hayesville; a brother, Billy McTaggart of Hayesville; four grandchildren, Slade, Bailey, Matthew, and Nick McTaggart; a great-grandchild; and several nieces and nephews.
No services are planned.
Ivie Funeral Home, Andrews in charge of arrangements.
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Opal Chapman Alvey: Obituary
Obituaries November 23, 2019
Opal Chapman Alvey, 77, of Murphy passed away Tuesday, November 19, 2019 at her residence. She was a native of Cobb County, Georgia and had been residing in Cherokee County since 1990. Opal worked alongside her husband for several years at Bill & Nat’s Food. She also worked for TorCo Carpets, but enjoyed delivering flowers for Carney’s Florist the most. She enjoyed crafting, gardening, and sewing, and had a large collection of sewing machines. She loved spending time with family and friends. Opal also loved spending time and working with her husband.
She was the daughter of the late James Russell and Pearl Turner Chapman. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Grady Chapman.
Surviving are her husband of 52 years, Henry Lewis Alvey; a daughter, Tina Watson-Harris and husband, Bryan of Dallas, Georgia; two sons, Henry Lewis Alvey Jr. of Marietta, Georgia and Jeffery Alvey and wife, Melitha of Powder Springs, Georgia; a sister, Mary Jo Robertson and husband, Sonny of Murphy; six grandchildren, Alice Watson, Keith Watson, Becca Rowland, Trey Alvey, Austin Alvey, and Logan Alvey; and several nieces and nephews. She is also survived by her best friends, Pat Payne of Dallas, Georgia, and Betty Totherow and her family and grandchildren, all of Murphy.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, November 23, 2019 in the Chapel of Ivie Funeral Home, Murphy with the Rev. Lee Griggs officiating. The interment will be in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be Lewis Alvey Jr., Jeff Alvey, Bryan Harris, Larry Bagley, Steve Causey, and Cory Cambron.
The family will receive friends from 6-8 Friday evening at the Ivie Funeral Home, Murphy.
Ivie Funeral Home, Murphy in charge of all arrangements.
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Alcohol being consumed on town sidewalk
Murphy NC, News, Police & Government November 5, 2019
MURPHY, NC – The drinking of alcohol on a sidewalk outside of a downtown restaurant was a main point of discussion during the Town Council’s regular meeting Monday, Nov. 4, at City Hall.
Councilman Barry McClure said he has seen alcohol being consumed outside a restaurant downtown.
Councilman Barry McClure brought up the topic during council discussion toward the end of the meeting.
McClure said he had noticed customers of the restaurant on Valley River Avenue consuming drinks on the sidewalk.
“We don’t allow other restaurants to do that, so we shouldn’t allow them to,” he said.
Councilman Frank Dickey agreed, saying that drinking alcohol on sidewalks is “against the law.”
Dickey added that there are “new managers” at the restaurant who may just need to be “reminded of the law.”
Councilman Frank Dickey wants restaurants downtown to obey the law regarding drinking alcohol on the sidewalk.
Dickey said that some other cities in North Carolina, Charlotte for one, allow drinking alcohol on the sidewalk, and the new managers may simply not know that Murphy is not one of them.
“I’ll have the police department look into that,” Town Manager Chad Simons said, adding that he and Chief of Police Justin Jacobs would have talk with who was running the restaurant.
Also during the meeting, the Council approved a $12,000 appropriation from the Utility Fund Balance in order to pay for a force main upgrade near 1630 Andrews Road.
The city public works director, Joseph Stillwell, presented the request.
Stillwell said the current 2-inch main had become air locked, which effectively “killed our sewer plant” and removed bacteria and other necessary substances required for the plant to function correctly. Stillwell said “the water is flowing now,” but the issue needs to be prevented from occurring again.
The new main will be 4 inches and should serve to prevent any air locks in the future, according to Stillwell.
The Council approved the appropriation unanimously.
During discussion, the Council also made note of the street sweeping that is now consistent throughout the town.
The matter was brought up by Councilwoman Karen Watson, who said she and her neighbors were very appreciative of their street being swept.
Simons said that “all 14 miles of town-maintained streets” are now on a street-sweep schedule.
The Council also approved appointing John Snow III to the ABC Board and approved $2,891.62 of water and sewer bill adjustments.
The next regular meeting of the Murphy Town Council is scheduled for Monday, Dec. 2, at City Hall beginning at 5 p.m.
Marie Therese McIsaac: Obituary
Obituaries November 18, 2019
Marie Therese McIsaac, 66, of Andrews, North Carolina passed away peacefully Saturday, November 16, 2019 in a Murphy hospital.
She was the daughter of the late Richard McIsaac of North Andover, Massachusetts and the late Therese Villemaire McIsaac. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Terri McIsaac Emery.
Surviving, in addition to her father, are a sister, Catherine McIsaac Shaw and husband, Edward of North Andover, Massachusetts and their two daughters, Amanda Shaw Larkins of Charlestown, Massachusetts and Catie Shaw Campbell of Los Angeles, California and their spouses; a brother, Richard A. McIsaac of San Francisco, California; a step-sister, Penny Everline of Arlington, Virginia; many cousins; and her loving cat, Ms. Molly.
A Funeral Mass will be held at 12 Noon Thursday, November 21, 2019 at the Holy Redeemer Catholic Church with Father George D. Byers officiating. The interment will be at a later date in St. Joseph Cemetery in Lowell, Massachusetts.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made in memory of Marie Therese
McIsaac to the Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, 214 Aquone Road, Andrews, NC 28901.
Ivie Funeral Home, Andrews in charge of arrangements.
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William Wayne “Junior” McDowell: Obituary
Obituaries November 16, 2019William Wayne “Junior” McDowell, 67, of Hayesville passed away Wednesday, November 13, 2019 in a Murphy hospital. He was a native and lifetime resident of Clay County. Junior served in the United States Marine Corps and was a Vietnam War veteran.
Junior was a talented gardener and could grow anything. He loved his mountain home and his family above all.
He was the son of the late Major Wayne and Christine Roach McDowell. He was preceded in death by two sons, Brian David and James David McDowell; two sisters, Louise McCray and Janice Carter; and two brothers, Timothy and Henry McDowell.
Surviving are his former wife, Charlene Sutton McDowell of Hayesville; a daughter, Brenda McDowell and Allen Holmes of Hayesville; three sisters, Mary Jones and husband, Gary of Warne, Donna McCray and husband, Jimmy of Hayesville, and Kathy Ledford and husband, Mike of Warne; a brother, Paul McDowell and wife, Veronica of Hayesville; three grandchildren, Tristen Nicholi McDowell, Shelby Elizabeth Holmes, and Cody Allen Holmes; a great-grandson on the way, Tucker Allen Hernandez; and many nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Ivie Funeral Home, Hayesville in charge of arrangements.
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Ernest Lee Clatterbuck Jr: Obituary
Obituaries November 16, 2019
Ernest Lee Clatterbuck, Jr. age 70 of Murphy passed away Tuesday, November 12, 2019 at Valley View Care Center.
He was the son of the late Ernest Lee Clatterbuck, Sr. and Easter “Betty” Sunday Carpenter. He was a self-employed painter.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Jean Johnson Clatterbuck; sisters, Peggy O’Neil, Sandy Chaffin and Margie Longerbean and step-daughter, Vivian Hughes.
He is survived by his step-son, Allen Graves; step-daughters, Maureen Kent and Sandra Dragoo; step- grandchildren, Dylan Graves, Bryan Kent, Greg Hughes, Jason Hughes, Stacie Graves, Dustin Graves and Jeremiah Graves and 20 step-great grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Renewed Hope Ministries, 150 Penny Lane Murphy, NC 28906.
Townson-Rose Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Shelby Ann Hancock Ware: Obituary
Obituaries November 16, 2019
Shelby Ann Hancock Ware, age 71, of Knoxville, TN passed away Wednesday, November 13, 2019 at UT Medical Center. Shelby was of the Baptist faith.
She was preceded in death by parents, Clint and Anna Hancock; sister, Shirley Zimmerman; brothers, Jerry Hancock, Gerald Hancock and infant son; sister-in-law, Pat Jones.
Surviving are her husband, Ron Ware; children, Kim (Rondall) Ware and Shannon (Brian) Witt; grandchildren, Brandon and Daniel Witt; sister, Carolyn (Clifford) Hodge; brother, Tommy (Dorothy) Ware; brother-in-law, Wayne Jones; aunt, Lena (Mel) Flynn; special nephew, Keith (Terri) Jones and special friend, Marcia West.
The funeral service will be at 2:00pm Saturday, November 16, 2019 at Farrar Funeral Home with Dr. Sonny Strange officiating.
The family will receive friends from 1:00pm until 2:00pm Saturday prior to the service at the funeral home. An entombment will follow the funeral service at Jefferson Memorial Gardens.
Farrer Funeral Home, Jefferson City, TN in charge of all arrangements.
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Richard Carrington Holladay: Obituary
Obituaries November 16, 2019
Richard Carrington Holladay, age 66 of Hayesville, NC passed away Friday, November 15, 2019. He was born in Virginia to the late Waller Holladay and Harriett Shaver Holladay. Richard was raised in Florida and lived in Hayesville, NC for 41 years.
Richard is survived by his wife of 46 years, Robin Holladay; daughters, Dawn Holladay and Alicia Holladay Brown; brother, Reggie Holladay; 7 grandchildren and 3 great-granchildren.
Townson-Rose Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Helen H. Bryson: Obituary
Obituaries November 13, 2019Helen H. Bryson, 97, was called to her heavenly home on Tuesday, November 12, 2019. She was a native and lifelong resident of Murphy. She had a heartfelt love for Cherokee County and its people. She thoroughly enjoyed reading the Cherokee Scout weekly.
Against great odds, she graduated nursing school in 1947 and returned to Murphy to be a RN for Dr. Whitfield for 22 years. She then worked in industrial nursing at Levi Strauss & Co. for 18 years. She truly loved her profession!
She was a faithful member of Murphy First Baptist Church for more than 50 years. She was an active member of BPW for 30 years. She was a caring, helpful, and generous person to her family and her community. Helen is well known for her homemade fudge and delicious pound cakes.
She was the daughter of the late Frank and Maude Carringer Hampton. Her husband, Hal Bryson, and her son, Gary Bryson, preceded her in death.
Her daughter, Sharon Bryson; daughter-in-law, Pam Bryson; five grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren survive her.
A celebration of her life will be at 2:00 p.m. Friday, November 15, 2019 in the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home in Murphy with the Rev. Aud Brown officiating. A private burial will be at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens.
Her family will receive friends following the service at Ivie Funeral Home, Murphy.
In her retired years, Mills River Life Enrichment Center brought a lot of joy, friendship and laughter into her life. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to MRLEC, 137 Old Turnpike Road, Mills River, NC 28759.
Ivie Funeral Home, Murphy in charge of all arrangements.
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Norman Cooledge West: Obituary
Obituaries November 13, 2019Norman Cooledge West, age 92 of Andrews passed away Wednesday November 6, 2019 at Valley View Care Center.
Norman was the son of the late Richmond “Pierce” West and Allie Gregory West. He worked as a maintenance department manager at Baker Furniture. Norman was an avid woodworker and wood carver who made many types of folk music instruments. He was a member of Red Marble Baptist Church in Andrews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Faye West; sister, Lena West and brothers, Zeb, Herman, Robert and Billy West.
He is survived by his sons, Gary West and wife Susie and Charles Trantham and wife Mindy; daughters, Cathy Jackson and husband Marlon, Deborah Palmer and husband Jody and Melissa Frame and husband Ben; his brother Sherman West and wife Lavina; 16 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild.
The family will receive friends from 12-2pm, Saturday, November 9, 2019 at Red Marble Baptist Church. Funeral services will follow at 2:00pm. Rev. Mickey Stewart will officiate.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Red Marble Baptist Church, 1201 Red Marble Rd. Andrews, NC 28901.
Townson-Rose Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
You may send tributes to the West family at www.townson-rose.com
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Cherokee NC County Sheriff’s Office Arrest Report 10/27 – 11/2
Arrest Reports, Police & Government November 4, 2019
Cherokee County NC Sheriff’s Office Arrest Report without images. Pursuant to the state open records law, North Carolina General Statutes Public Records § 132-1, Criminal investigations, § 132-1.4, Access to Records, § 132-9, allows for FetchYourNews.com to obtain and post the arrest records of any and all individuals arrested in Cherokee County, North Carolina. Those arrests are posted on FetchYourNews.com for your viewing pleasure. Please remember that all individuals listed have been arrested and charged, however, they are presumed innocent until guilt has been proven in a court of law.
Armed robbery suspect sought in Cherokee Co.
Murphy NC, Police & Government November 2, 2019
MURPHY, NC – An armed robbery occurred in the early hours of Friday, Nov. 1, at the Waffle House in Murphy.
According to the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office, a lone male entered the Waffle House just after 5 a.m. Friday morning.
The man was wearing a black mask and was carrying an unspecified handgun.
The man demanded money from the register. The Waffle House staff members on duty complied, giving the man an undisclosed amount of money from the register.
The man then went into the back of the restaurant where he exited. He may have fled into the woods behind the restaurant, according to the sheriff’s office.
The sheriff’s office is asking for any information regarding the armed robbery.
If you, or anyone you know, has any information regarding the incident, the sheriff’s office is asking you to contact Detective Tory Shivers at 828-837-2589.
FetchYourNews.com will bring you more as this story develops.
John Wesley Peeler: Obituary
Obituaries November 10, 2019
John Wesley Peeler, age 62 of Murphy, NC passed away Thursday, November 7, 2019 at his residence.
He was born in Germany to Elizabeth Peeler of Columbus, GA and the late William Peeler. John retired from the US Army; he served in Desert Storm. After his retirement in the Army he dedicated his life for different newspapers.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his sister, Reba Peeler.
He is survived by his wife, Cheryl Peeler; four sons, John Peeler, Jr. of Arizona, Shane Perry of Dalton, GA, Jaiden Peeler and Christian Peeler; three daughters, Rebecca Hampton of Florida, Janie Reaves of Dalton, GA and Jasmine Hampton; two brothers, Glen Peeler and Wayne Peeler of Columbus, GA; and six grandchildren.
Funeral Services will be held at 2 pm, Thursday, November 14, 2019 at the Townson-Rose Funeral Home. Graveside service will be held at 2 pm, Friday, November 15, 2019 in the Chattanooga National Cemetery (1200 Bailey Ave, Chattanooga, TN 37404) with military graveside honors being conducted by the US Army.
The family will receive friends from 12-2 pm, Thursday, November 14, 2019 at the Townson-Rose Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758516, Topeka, Kansas 66675-8516.
You may send tributes to the Peeler at www.townson-rose.com
Townson-Rose Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.