Susan Dockery

02/20/1958 – 06/02/2019

Susan Dockery, age 61 of Andrews, NC passed away Sunday, June 2, 2019 at Erlanger Medical Center in Chattanooga, TN.

She was born in Macon County, NC to Ruth Pendergrass Orr of Andrews, NC and the late Sterling Bateman. Susan was of the Baptist faith.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by two brothers, Joe and Benny Bateman.

She is survived by; one niece, Amber Bateman and her children, Nathan, Arian, Andrea and Areya; and two nephews, Tyler and Justin Bateman.

Funeral Service will be held at 11 am, Saturday, June 8, 2019 at the Townson-Rose Chapel in Andrews. Rev. Jeremiah Wyke will officiate. Burial will be in the Valleytown Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 10:30 am – 11:00 am, Saturday, June 8, 2019 at the Townson-Rose Chapel in Andrews.

Townson-Rose Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.

You may send tributes to the family at www.mem.com

Franklin Martin, 86, of Murphy, passed away Sunday, August 18, 2019 at his residence.  He was a native of Murphy, but had lived in Beloit, Ohio. He had worked for General Motors for 35 years as a dye maker until his retirement in 1991 and then returned to Murphy.  Franklin was a Korean War Veteran serving in the United States Army.

He was a member and deacon of Ogreeta Baptist Church and enjoyed gardening.

He was the son of the late Fred and Elsie Graves Martin. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Dollie Smart and two brothers, Devero and Clyde Martin.

Surviving are his wife of 48 years, Alice Worley Martin of Murphy; a son David Martin of Flowery Branch, Georgia; a sister, Nancy Helms of Murphy; two brothers, Fred Martin, Jr. and wife, Ollie of Brasstown and George Martin and wife, Sandy of Manchester, Tennessee. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 20, 2019 at the Chapel of Ivie Funeral Home, Murphy with Rev. Eddie Duckworth and Rev. Eddie Cook officiating.  The interment will be in Grape Creek Baptist Church Cemetery with military graveside rites provided by the Murphy American Legion Post 96, Hayesville VFW Post 6812, and Hayesville American Legion Post 532.  Pallbearers will be Steve, Keith, and Jeff Martin, Paul Worley, Doug Radford, and Tom and Aaron Kephart.  Honorary pallbearers will be Floyd Worley and Larry Davis.

The family will receive friends from 2:00-2:50 p.m. Tuesday, August 20^th at the Ivie Funeral Home, Murphy prior to the service.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made in memory of Franklin Martin to:  Gideons International, PO Box 164, Murphy, NC  28906 or to:  Parkinson’s Foundation, 601 E. 5^th Street, Suite 140, Charlotte, NC  28202.

Ivie Funeral Home, Murphy in charge of all arrangements.

Charlotte Jean Patterson

08/05/1936 – 06/05/2019

Charlotte Jean Patterson, age 82 of Nasheville, TN passed away Tuesday, June 4, 2019 in Nashville, TN.

She was born in Indianapolis, IN to the late Eugene and Lois Lawless Creekmore. Charlotte and her husband operated Chars Socks at the Decker Flea Market in Murphy. She loved to fish and play golf. Charlotte was of the Lutheran faith.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Patterson.

She is survived by three sons, Bob Patterson and wife Anne of Windmere, FL, Ron Patterson and wife Pam of Gallatin, TN and Larry Patterson and wife Freda of West Palm Beach, FL; two daughters, Kathy Magyar and husband Daniel of Fairview, TN and Lori Dennis and husband Doug of Miami, FL; 18 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

A graveside service will be held at 3 pm, Saturday, June 8, 2019 at the Greenlawn Memorial Gardens. Rev. Calvin Murphy will officiate. Pallbearers will be Bob, Ron and Larry Patterson, Daniel Magyar, Jakob Klotz and John Alfassa.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Mary Queen of Angels, 34 White Bridge Road, Nashville, TN 37205.

Townson-Rose Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.

You may send tributes to the family at www.mem.com

Betty Pearson Westmoreland

03/02/1930 – 06/05/2019

Betty Pearson Westmoreland, age 89 of Murphy, NC passed away Wednesday, June 5, 2019 at Murphy Rehab and Nursing.

She was born in Chattanooga, TN to the late Walter and Blanche Henderson Pearson. Betty graduated from Central High School. She retired from the Cherokee County School System. Betty was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Murphy, Murphy Methodist Women’s Circle and the Garden Club. She was a proud mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Betty was a devoted and loving wife to her husband George.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, George Westmoreland and one brother, Jim Pearson.

She is survived by three sons, Gary Westmoreland and wife Jan, Larry Westmoreland and wife Kevennie and Ronnie Westmoreland and wife Sharon; one sister, Jo Swann; six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

A graveside service will be held at 2 pm, Saturday, June 8, 2019 at the Hamilton Memorial Gardens in Hixon, TN. Rev. Wil Posey will officiate. Pallbearers will be Johnny Swann, Tony Sutter, Alvin Sutter, Larry Kernea, Barry Westmoreland and Dexter Hubbard. Honorary pallbearers will be Bill Hughes and Morris Graves.

The family will receive friends from 5-7 pm, Friday, June 7, 2019 at the Townson-Rose Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church of Murphy, PO Box 86, Murphy, NC 28906.

Townson-Rose Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.

You may send tributes to the family at www.mem.com

Jewell Galloway Scroggs, 93, of Fairfax, Virginia, formerly of Hayesville, passed away Saturday, August 17, 2019 in a Fairfax care facility.

She was the daughter of the late John Roy and Lona Audrey McClure Scroggs and the wife of the late Keith Scroggs who died November 11, 1991.

Surviving are a son, John Keith Scroggs and wife, Anne of Fairfax, Virginia and a grandson, Keith Franklin Scroggs.

A graveside service will be held at 12:00 p.m. Saturday, August 24, 2019 at Hayesville First United Methodist Church Cemetery with Rev. Kirk Hatherly officiating.

The family will receive friends from 10:00-11:45 Saturday morning at the Ivie Funeral Home, Hayesville.

Ivie Funeral Home, Hayesville in charge of all arrangements.

Brookley Capers

10/31/1965 – 06/07/2019

Brookley Capers, age 53 of Murphy, NC passed away Friday, June 7, 2019 at Erlanger Medical Center in Chattanooga, TN.

She was a native and lifelong resident of Cherokee County, NC and the daughter of the late Henry and Mary Powell Allen. Brookley was a secretary.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by two brothers, Brian Allen and Bently Damon Allen.

She is survived by two sisters, Beverly Allen and Brenda Allen Lloyd and husband Greg of Murphy.

No services are planned at this time.

Townson-Rose Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.

You may send tributes to the family at www.mem.com

Daniel Monroe Wilson, 68, of Brasstown passed away Sunday, August 18, 2019 in a Murphy care facility. He was born August 5, 1951.  The first of four children of the late Eleanor Lambert Wilson and Herman Monroe Wilson, Danny lived most of his adult life on the farm in Brasstown.  With his parents, he was a founding member of the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd in Hayesville.

Danny loved to cook.  He worked at various restaurants in the area before beginning a 25 year career in the dietary department at Murphy Medical Center where he is remembered for “going way beyond his duties to do extra special things for the employees” and for the patients.

He was also known for his love of gardening.  Working as the “Chief Mower” at the John C. Campbell Folk School from 2002 to 2011, his dedication and hard work were evident in the beauty of the campus.

Everyone knew Danny as he walked everywhere he went.  He appreciated everyone who gave him rides.  Danny was known as the perennial judge for the Annual Possum Drop at Clay’s Corner in Brasstown after his win as the Possum Queen of 2000.  An avid folk dancer, Danny spent many Friday evenings at the Folk School in his “red dancing shoes” often helping others learn the steps.  Another hobby he loved was bowling with his friends and he participated in league tournaments.  He bowled a perfect game in 1995.

Danny will be remembered for the love and kindness that he showed others, his pride and appreciation for his friends, and an ability to find joy and meaning in life which allowed him to rise above any obstacle. He was loved by everyone.

He is survived by his three siblings, Eleanor Anne Wilson Harper of Timonium, Maryland, John Herman Wilson of Danville, Kentucky, and Florence Wilson Atwood of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; six nieces and nephews, Ben, Catherine, James, Anne, Sarah, and David.

Arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced later by Ivie Funeral Home, Murphy.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made in memory of Daniel Monroe Wilson to the John C. Campbell Folk School, Danny Wilson Memorial Dance Scholarship, One Folk School Road, Brasstown, NC 28902 or The Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd,Garden Fund, PO Box 677, Hayesville, NC 28904.

Ivie Funeral Home, Murphy in charge of all arrangements.

James Wesley Truett

10/24/1937 – 06/01/2019

James Wesley Truett, age 81, of Andrews, NC passed away Saturday, June 1, 2019 in the Clay County Care Center.

He was a native of Cherokee County and the son of the late Aston Dillard and Ethel Stiles Truett. James had worked for Magnavox and Baker Furniture as a sander and finishing furniture. He loved hunting and fishing. James enjoyed gardening and sitting on the porch.

He is survived by his wife, Mary Frances Stewart Truett; two daughters, Shirley Hardin and Linda Burris both of Andrews; one brother, Richard Truett; three sisters, Judy Huskins, Janice Ford and Dorothy Wilson.

Funeral Services will be held Tuesday, June 4, 2019 at 2 pm at the Townson-Rose Chapel in Andrews. Rev. Steve Cothren will officiate. Burial will be in the Valleytown Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Joe Moses, Jarrett Moses, Clint Cable, David Brockwell, Johnny McClain and Eugene Cable. Honorary pallbearer will be Johnny Nichols.

The family will receive friends from 1-2 pm, Tuesday, June 4, 2019 at the Townson-Rose Chapel in Andrews, NC.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, Western Carolina Chapter, 3800 Shamrock Drive, Charlotte, NC 28215.

Townson-Rose Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

You may send tributes to the family at www.mem.com

Shirley Yonce

08/31/1938 – 05/23/2019

Shirley Yonce, age 80 of Murphy, NC passed away Thursday, May 23, 2019 at her residence.

She was born in Clay County, WV and the daughter of the late Arnett Butcher and Hazel Moore Sigmon. Shirley was a US Air Force veteran. She retired from MGM Brakes. Shirley enjoyed her rose garden, drinking coffee on her porch and watching hummingbirds. She also loved her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren; she was known as Nannie aka nan-nan. Shirley was a member of Upper Peachtree Baptist Church.

In addition to her parents, we was preceded in death by her infant son, Joey Yonce.

She is survived by her husband, Harold Yonce; two sons, Bobby Yonce and James Yonce and wife Melissa; two daughters, Lisa Henson and husband Chris and Jill Kernea and husband Larry of Murphy; one sister, Edna Statts of Lakeland, FL; eight grandchildren, Danielle Williams, Kendall Faircloth, Kailey Bailey, Robert Yonce and Lucas Yonce, Michael Kernea, Elizabeth Reid and Cory Killian; four great-grandchildren, Aayden Williams, Connor Williams, Delaney Reid and Maddox Bailey.

Funeral Services will be held at 3 pm, Monday, May 27, 2019 at the Townson-Rose Funeral Home Chapel in Murphy. Rev. Scott Cole and Rev. Derrick Tilley will officiate. Burial will be in the Greenlawn Memorials Gardens. Pallbearers will be Thristen Bailey, Michael Kernea, Ronnie Chastain, Cory Killian, Timmy Williams and Matthew Lovingood. Honorary pallbearers will be Bruce Yonce, Kenneth Panel and Alex Parker.

The family will receive friends from 1-3 pm, Monday, May 27, 2019 at the Townson-Rose Funeral Home.

A special thank you to Good Shepherd for all your support. We could not have done it without you.

Townson-Rose Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.

You may send tributes to the family at www.mem.com

Kela Keolale’a Grotefend

Kela Keolale’a Grotefend, age 16, of Murphy, died Wednesday, June 19, 2019 in Swain County as the result of an automobile accident. She was born in Dallas, Texas on October 5, 2002. Kela was an upcoming junior at Hiwassee Dam High School and was on the yearbook staff. She enjoyed singing, was a talented writer and editor, and earned her black belt in Tae Kwon Do at the age of 12. She loved animals especially cats. She was a natural counselor to many troubled teens online and passionate about helping others. She touched many lives with her light.

She was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, William Henry and Lorena Sims Grotefend.

Surviving are her parents, Donald E. Grotefend and Julie A. Royal-Grotefend of Murphy; a sister Maya M. Grotefend of the home; and maternal grandparents, Frank Ralph and Elizabeth Margaret Hull of Farmington Hills, Michigan.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 26, 2019 in the Chapel of Ivie Funeral Home, Murphy with Mitchell Prince officiating. The interment will be in the Grotefend Family Cemetery. Pallbearers willl be Mike Hull, Jeff Kane, Gary Easter, Dodge Kenyon, Ed Bloom, and Jeff Patterson.

The family will receive friends from 12:00-1:45 p.m. Wednesday at the Ivie Funeral Home, Murphy prior to the services.

Ivie Funeral Home, Murphy in charge of all arrangements.

Leon Tatham age 71 of Murphy, NC passed away Wednesday, August 14, 2019.

He was a native and lifelong resident of Cherokee County, and the son of the late Charles and Daisy Grant Tatham. Leon was a US Navy veteran and served one tour in Vietnam. He retired from active duty with the North Carolina National Guard 210th Military Police in 2008. He continued his involvement with military services through membership in The National Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve receiving numerous awards for his volunteer services. He was an active member of the Military Officers Association of America. Leon received his Bachelor’s degree in Special Education from Western Carolina University. As an advocate for people with developmental disabilities, he served as Chairman of the Board of Industrial Opportunities Incorporated from 1992-2001. He began his career at Tri-County Community College serving in Veteran’s affairs and later as Dean of Instruction. He received his Master’s degree in Human Resources Management from Clemson University. He worked for Outboard Marine Corporation as a Human Resources Manager. Leon was dedicated to the improvement of his community and the education of its citizens. He was a member of multiple civic organizations and received a Governer’s Award for Volunteer services in 1995 and 1999.

He is survived by his wife, Treacy Tatham; one son, Lee Tatham; three step-sons; Sam Duncan and wife Karen; Jim Duncan and wife Andria; and Michael Duncan; one daughter, Leslie Wheeler and husband Allen; two brothers, Gary Tatham and wife Margaret and Dickey Tatham and wife Tutti; four grandchildren, three nephews, and one niece.

Funeral services will be held at 3 pm, Sunday, August 18, 2019 at the Townson-Rose Funeral Home Chapel in Murphy. Rev. Jerry Tatham will officiate. Burial will be in the Greenlawn Memorial Gardens with military gravesite rites conducted by the US Army Fort Bragg. Pallbearers will be the US Army Fort Bragg, Jim Duncan, Sam Duncan, Michael Duncan, Seth Wheeler, Hayden Duncan, and Harrison Duncan. Honorary pallbearers will be Lynn Roper and Dana Jones.

The family will receive friends from 1-3 pm, Sunday, August 18, 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

David Ronald Rourk

David Ronald Rourk, 78, of Murphy passed away Sunday, June 16, 2019 at his residence.

He was born in Charleston, South Carolina on July 3, 1940 to Clarence H. and Mary P. Rourk. There he grew up, attending Saint Andrews area schools, and joining the United States Air Force at age 18. After four years of service, he returned to Charleston, working civil service for the United States Navy for more than 20 years both at the Naval Supply Center and Naval Electronics Engineering Systems. David also worked for State Printing Company in Columbia, South Carolina for 12 years.

In summer of 1969, he met his future wife at choir practice at Saint Matthew’s Lutheran Church in Charleston, where they were married the following November. After she graduated from seminary, David and Maggie settled where she served: Columbia, South Carolina; Fairfax, Virginia; Portland, Oregon; and since, 2017, Murphy, North Carolina.

David was without fail a loving husband, son, father, and grandfather. He cherished his friends, and always shared his joyful sense of humor and his solid faith that the gift of this life is all grace.

In addition to his wife, the Rev. Dr. Marguerite M. Rourk, David is survived by his sons, David Edwin (Beth) of Portland, Oregon and Daniel Matthew (April) of Asheville; two grandchildren, Tiernan and Santana; his brother, Clarence H. Jr. of Charleston; and a host of precious friends near and far.

A memorial service was held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, June 22, 2019 in The Episcopal Church of the Messiah with the Rev. Dr. William Breedlove officiating.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made in memory of David Ronald Rourk to The Episcopal Church of the Messiah, PO Box 67, Murphy, NC 28906 or The American Cancer Society, PO Box 22478, Oklahoma City, OK 72123 or Saint Matthew’s Lutheran Church, 405 King Street, Charleston, SC 29405 or to the charity of your choice.

Ivie Funeral Home, Murphy in charge of arrangements.

Willie Kendall Barnett, age 88 of Marble, NC passed away Thursday, August 15, 2019.

He was native and lifelong resident of Cherokee County, NC and the son of the late Aurther and Nettie Queen Barnett. Kendall was a US Army veteran; he served in the Korean War. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and farming. Kendall attended Vengeance Creek Baptist Church.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death three brothers, Joe, Ralph and Roy Barnett and four sisters, Lillie Mae Wilson, Ellen Palmer, Bernice Huskins and Kate McClure.

He is survived by wife, Sarai Barnett; one son, Stanley Barnett and wife Michele; four daughters, Inas Couey and husband Scott, April Roberson and husband Jeff, Hope Garrett and husband Harold and Vandia Sneed and husband Nathan; six grandchildren, Brandi, Justin, Kent, Jacob, Caity, Issac and two deceased grandchildren; two great-grandchildren, Riley and Colby; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services will be held at 3 pm, Saturday, August 17, 2019 at the Townson-Rose Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Ethan Story and Rev. Jim Pressley will officiate. Music will be provided by the Vengeance Creek Baptist Church Choir. Burial will be in the Canyon Road Baptist Church Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Rex, Blaine, Jimmy and Josh Barnett, Danny Wilson and Bucky Kelly. Honorary pallbearers will be Jan Barnett, Buddy Wilson and Marvin Guffey.

The family will receive friends from 1-3 pm, Saturday, August 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

Belinda Smith Walker

Belinda Smith Walker, 65, of Brasstown passed away Thursday, June 13, 2019 in a Gainesville, Georgia hospital. She was a native and lifetime resident of Cherokee County. Belinda was employed by Carolina Farm Credit, retiring with 20 years of service. She was a member of the Little Brasstown Baptist Church.

Belinda liked to do crafts and loved helping people. Her passion was to make blankets for needy children and turbans for cancer patients.

She was the daughter of the late Douglas Holmes and Blanche Scroggs Smith.

Surviving are her husband, William Earl Walker; a daughter, Melanie Estes and fiancé, Mike Hayes of Brasstown; a son, Terry Laney and wife, Tiffany of Charlotte, North Carolina; two step-daughters, Cortney Walker Giles and husband, Brandon of Auburndale, Florida and Alicia Lewis and husband, Craig of Murphy; a grandson, Nathan Laney; and four step-grandsons, Drake, Brayden, and Zeke Lewis, and Jrue Giles.

Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, June 16, 2019 in the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home, Murphy with the Rev. Aud Brown officiating. The interment was in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers were Nathan Laney, Scott Helton, Tim Brown, Justin Scroggs, Alan Mauney, and Robert Caldwell. Honorary pallbearers were Jim Carringer, Clay and Mike Logan, Ralph Myers, Danny Wilson, and Tim Timpson.

The family received friends from 6-8 Saturday evening at the Ivie Funeral Home, Murphy.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made in memory of Belinda Smith Walker to Meals on Wheels, Attn: Peggy Graham, 69 Alpine Street, Murphy, NC 28906.

Ivie Funeral Home, Murphy in charge of all arrangements.

Lou Jean Dailey Tredway, age 83 of Knoxville, Tennessee passed away Wednesday, August 14, 2019.

She was born in Clay County, North Carolina to the late Glenn and Mattie Dailey. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Jesse (Larry) Franklin Tredway.

She is survived by her daughter, Diane Martin of Greenville, SC and her son and daughter-in law, Dr. Ron Tredway and Cathy Tredway of Knoxville, TN, along with six grandchildren, Jason Cheek, Joshua Cheek, Sharlie Martin, Aaron Tredway, Kyle Tredway and Scott Tredway; and two sisters, Paula Stilwell and Linda Rogers.

Family will receive friends from 2-3 pm, followed by a Celebration of Life at 3 pm on Saturday, August 17 at Townson-Rose Funeral Home Chapel of Hayesville. Pastor Chris Miller will officiate. Burial will be in the Shiloh Baptist Church Cemetery.

Townson-Rose Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.

Jackie Moss

Jackie Moss, 84, of Cocoa Beach, Florida and seasonally of Murphy, North Carolina died Saturday, June 8, 2019. He was a native of Terre Haute, Indiana and had been living in Cocoa Beach since 1969. Jackie was a veteran of the Korean War, serving in the United States Navy. He worked at Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida for 35 years, retiring in 2005. Jackie was a lifetime member of the Twelve Points Masonic Lodge No. 769 in Terre Haute, Indiana.

He was the son of the late Roland James and Helen Lavada Piker Moss.

Surviving are his wife, Carol Belt Moss; three daughters, Michelle “Shelly” Beck of Vero Beach, Florida, Melissa “Misty” Bratlie of Cocoa Beach, Florida, and Christine Slusher of Peoria, Illinois; three grandchildren, Clayton and Leah Bratlie, and Megan Mobeck; and three great-grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held at a later date in Florida. The inurnment will be in Cape Canaveral National Cemetery in Titusville, Florida.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made in memory of Jackie Moss to a charity of your choice.

Ivie Funeral Home, Murphy in charge of arrangements.