Glenda Ilene Willis

08/20/1931 – 05/07/2019

Glenda Ilene Willis, age 87, long time resident of Michigan, Murphy, NC, and Fairview, NC, died Tuesday the 7th of May in Fairview, NC.

She was born 8-20-1931 in Converse, Indiana to Victor and Cora Dill DeFord. Glenda graduated high school and attended one year of nursing school. Glenda was a very hard working homemaker most of her life. First husband was Herman Baunack (deceased) with 3 children: Kathy, Jack (deceased) and Bill. Second husband was Jack Willis (deceased) who came into the marriage with 3 children: Terry, Dale and Robin. Glenda has 12 grandchildren, and three great grandchildren.

She volunteered for years at Fleshers Nursing Home, Fairview Food Pantry, etc.

Funeral services will be held at Townson-Rose Funeral Home Chapel at 138 Peachtree Street, Murphy, NC on Saturday, May 11 with visitation at 1 PM and services at 2 PM. Weather permitting; there will be a short graveside service at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens after the service. Memorial gifts may be sent to the Salvation Army.

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

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

Bethany Ann Morrow

06/13/1983 – 05/03/2019

Bethany Ann Morrow, age 35, of Murphy, NC passed away Friday, May 3, 2019 at her residence.

She was born in Polk County, TN. Bethany had worked most of her life in the restaurant industry.

She was preceded in death by grandparents, Winston and Rachel Pless and Max and Margie Morrow.

Bethany is survived by her parents, Jimmy Morrow and wife Janet of Murphy and Connie Burt and husband John of Myrtle Beach, SC; one son, Clayton Walls; one daughter, Katherine Morrow; two brothers, Adam Hughes and Jason Morrow; step grandparents, Avarum and Kathryn Rosenberg; and several aunts, uncles and cousins.

Funeral Services will be held at 2 pm, Wednesday, May 8, 2019 at the Poindexter Baptist Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Rev. Jerry Morrow will officiate. Pallbearers will be Clayton Walls, Jason Morrow, Rob Justice, Andy Tanner, Jamie Hughes and Jeremy Allen.

The family will receive friends from 6-8 pm, Monday, May 6, 2019 at the Townson-Rose Funeral Home in Murphy, NC.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to help the family with expenses, 3384 Morrow Road, Murphy, NC 28906.

Townson Rose Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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

Mildred Janie Nichols Woody

09/15/1939 – 05/05/2019

The Woody family announces Celebration of Life Services for Mildred Janie Nichols Woody, age 79 of Hayesville, NC who went to be with Jesus on Sunday, May 5, 2019 at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia.

Born in Hiawassee, Georgia on September 15, 1939 to her late parents Lawrence McKinley Nichols and Bessie Shook Nichols, Mildred was married to her best friend and sweetheart of 63 years Walter Woody. She was a member of Downing’s Creek Baptist Church in Hayesville and loved teaching God’s word to the little children in Vacation Bible School. She also loved sewing, gardening and spending time with her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Mildred, a devoted wife and loving Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother committed her life to serving others. She chose the profession of Homemaker so that she could give one hundred percent of herself to her family. She was always available to provide loving care 24 hours a day and through her constant sacrifice was the perfect example of unconditional love. Even as she courageously fought through the ravages of congestive heart failure, she was always more concerned about others than herself. Her strength and courage were an inspiration to all.

Mildred is survived by her devoted husband: Walter Lee Woody, and loving sons and daughters: Preston Woody and wife Debbie; Janie Carpenter and husband Rod McDonald; Lisa Phillips and husband Dwayne; Mark Woody and wife Miranda; Walt Woody and wife Tressa; and Trent Woody and wife Alicia; adoring grandchildren: Aleesha Dunham and husband Matthew; Blake Phillips and wife Julia; Spencer Woody, Hailey Woody, Jeremy Woody, Taylor Woody and wife Caitlyn; Luke Woody, Heather Woody Nichols and husband Randy and Genesis Woody. Precious great grandchildren: Kaden and Kelsey Phillips, Weston and Quinn Dunham, Jensen Nichols, Cash and Birdie Woody, and Lake Woody. She is survived by loving brothers, Ralph Nichols, sister-in-law, Ramona Nichols, Willard Nichols, sister-in-law, Toni Nichols and was blessed to have many other nieces and nephews.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Wednesday, May 8th, 2019 at 1 p.m. at First Free Will Baptist Church in Hayesville, NC. Rev. Chris Rumfelt will officiate. The family will receive friends at the church from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. A reception will follow the graveside service in the church fellowship hall. Pallbearers will be Blake Philllips, Luke Woody, Spencer Woody, Taylor Woody, Matthew Dunhan and Thomas Dixon. Honorary pallbearers will be Billy Rogers, Larry Swanson, Heather Woody Nichols, Hailey Woody and Randy Nichols.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Old Shooting Creek Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, c/o Phyllis Leslie, 10 Cheetah Lane, Hayesville, NC 28904.

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

Anna Mae Patton

10/05/1942 – 05/03/2019

Anna Mae Patton, age 76, of Hayesville, NC passed away Friday, May 3, 2019 at the Murphy Rehab and Nursing Home.

She was a native of Towns County, GA but lived her entire life in Clay County. She was the daughter of the late Garten and Flo Gribble Chastain Allen. Anna was a homemaker. She loved gardening, quilting and visiting with others. Anna was a member of the Sweetwater Methodist Church.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Andrew Ralph Patton; one infant son, Benjamin Patton; two brothers, Jack Allen and Isaac Allen.

She is survived by one son, David Patton and wife Terry of Hayesville, NC; two daughters, Patricia Wells and Judy Gentle and husband Scott of Hayesville, NC; one sister, Susie Owens; grandchildren, McKensie Gentle and wife Amanda, Ryan Gentle, Megan Gentle, Spence Gentle and Levi Gentle; great-grandchildren, Kalab, Cristina, Amelia, Toby, Henry, and Andy Gentle; and a host of nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services will be held at 2 pm, Tuesday, May 7, 2019 at the Townson-Rose Funeral Home Chapel of Hayesville. Rev. Kyle Cody and Rev. Wayne Matheson will officiate. Music will be provided by the Cody family and Betty Patton. Burial will be in the Hayesville First United Methodist Church Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Larry Bryson, Vane Gunter, R.L. Gunter and grandsons. Caleb Gentle will be an Honorary Pallbearer.

The family will receive friends from 6-8 pm, Monday, May 6, 2019 at the Townson-Rose Funeral Home Chapel of Hayesville.

Townson-Rose Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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

Patricia Ann McCoy

05/12/1962 – 05/02/2019

Patricia Ann McCoy, age 56 of Andrews, NC passed away Thursday, May 2, 2019 in Asheville, NC.

She was a native and lifelong resident of Cherokee County, NC and the daughter of the late James Horace Dockery and Eloise Dockery of Andrews, NC. Patricia worked for McDonald’s as a cook. She was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church and a children’s Sunday school teacher.

In addition to her father she was preceded in death by two brothers, Kenneth and Scotty Dockery.

In addition to her mother she is survived by one sister, Juanita Walsh and husband Riley.

Funeral services will be held at 2 pm, Saturday, May 4, 2019 at the Townson-Rose Funeral Home Chapel in Murphy. Pastor Allen Kea will officiate. Burial will be in the Mt. Zion Baptist Church Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 12-2 pm, Saturday, May 4, 2019 at the Townson-Rose Funeral Home.

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

Nathan Dean Ausburn, age 14 passed away Tuesday, July 23, 2019 at his home.

He was the son of Patrick Dean Ausburn and Patricia Marie Hall Ausburn. He was a student at Hiwassee Dam High School. He loved the outdoors and enjoyed many adventures.

Nathan was preceded in death by his paternal grandmother, Cynthia Diane Vickery.

In addition to his parents, Nathan is survived by 3 brothers, Joseph Hall of Plant City, FL, Juan Colunga Jr. of Irving, TX and Jacob Dean Ausburn of the home; paternal grandparents, Tommy and Abel Holland of Murphy and, baby niece, Rayann Kashmir Colunga.

The family will have a private service at a later date.

Townson-Rose Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Paul David Parsons, age 61 of the Nantahala community passed away from natural causes on Thursday, July 25, 2019 at his residence. He was the son of Reginald and Jean Parsons.  Paul enjoyed hunting, fishing and golfing. He was of the baptist faith and a member of South Tampa Fellowship Church.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by his wife, Marianne Parsons, daughters, Caroline and Miranda Parsons and his beloved mountain dog, Wobbegong.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Townson-Rose Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

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

Geraldine Gibson Lominac, 83, of Murphy passed away Monday, July 22, 2019 at Stonehenge Assisted Living in Blairsville, Georgia. Geraldine was born April 21, 1936 to the late Newton Gibson and Edith Anderson Gibson, fondly referred to as one of the “Gibson Girls.”

She was the wife of the late Paul F. Lominac Jr., who passed away in 2005. She was also preceded in death by her brothers, John and Herbert Gibson; sister, Christine Stovall; and sister-in-law, Marie Whitlow.

Geraldine was a 1954 graduate of Murphy High School and continued to have contact with several of her classmates who celebrated their 65^th anniversary this year.

She was a gifted seamstress, artist, gardener, and jeweler with a smile to light up the room having been blessed with charm and beauty, a former Burley Tobacco Queen. Her talents were shared with many friends and family.

A lifetime member of Shady Grove Baptist Church, she sang in the choir, was active in WMU, and served as president of the cemetery committee organizing yard sales and fund raisers. She was also a member of the Andrews Garden Club.

Her professional career included owning her own boutique in Copperhill, Tennessee Gerry’s Dress Shop and Andrews Jewelers, Andrews, North Carolina until her retirement in 1991.

Surviving are a daughter and son-in-law, Paula and Barry Watson of Murphy; a son and daughter-in-law, Tim and Shannon Curtis Lominac of Sylva, North Carolina; sisters, Kathleen McGuire of Blairsville, Georgia, Madelyn (Curtis) Chambers of Atlanta, Georgia, and Jane (Tom) Stiles of Hiwassee Dam, North Carolina; sisters-in-law, Helen Gibson, Nell Gibson, Mackie (Dale) Garland, and Irene (Jim) Carnes; grandchildren, Emily Watson, Matthew (Kayla) Watson, Lauren (Skyler) Hubbard, and Cody and Caleb Lominac; great-grandchildren, Laylan and William Watson.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, July 26, 2019 in the Shady Grove Baptist Church with the Revs. Gerald Derreberry and Richard Mashburn officiating. The interment will be in the church cemetery. Pallbearers will be Matthew Watson, Cody and Caleb Lominac, Skyler Hubbard, Vaughn Gibson, Kurt Stiles, and Jeff Chambers.

The family will receive friends from 6-8 Thursday evening, July 25, 2019 at the Ivie Funeral Home, Murphy where the body will be until placed in the church 30 minutes prior to the services.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made in memory of Geraldine Gibson Lominac to Shady Grove Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, c/o Mrs. Lois Menasian, 6 Deweese Street, Murphy, NC 28906.

Ivie Funeral Home, Murphy in charge of all arrangements.

Diane Moylan Crawford, 80, passed away Tuesday, July 23, 2019 in an Andrews care center. She was a native of Birmingham, Alabama and also lived in Cherokee County at several times in her life. Diane worked as a hotel manager and lived in several other states while working. She enjoyed reading, also drawing and was a talented artist. Diane loved her dogs and sitting outside enjoying the mountain views. She was of the Catholic faith.

She was the daughter of the late Milton C. and Ruth Gulledge Moylan.

Surviving are a daughter, Ruth Limon and husband, Larry of Murphy; a son, James Hallmark of Birmingham, Alabama; a sister, Catherine Ledbettter of Birmingham; three grandchildren, Charles Towles and wife, Alicia, James King and wife, Jessica, and Elizabeth King; several great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

A private memorial service will be announced at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made in memory of Diane Moylan Crawford to the Veteran Forces, PO Box 712, Murphy, NC 28906.

Ivie Funeral Home, Murphy in charge of arrangements.

Edsel “Ed” Alton Cass, age 78 of Hayesville, NC passed away Wednesday, July 17, 2019 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem, NC.

The family will receive friends from 2-4 pm, Saturday, July 27, 2019 at the Townson-Rose Funeral Home Chapel of Hayesville.

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

Martha Anne “Scottie” Rogers Saltz, 84, of Hayesville was welcomed into the arms of her Lord and Savior on Monday, July 22, 2019 and reunited with her late daughter, Terri Saltz, who passed away on November 13, 1983.

She was a native and lifetime resident of the Tusquittee Community in Hayesville, North Carolina which she loved and cherished.

Scottie was a career educator and devoted child advocate with Clay County Schools. Scottie was much more than simply a teacher to her students. She impacted many young lives with her kind, caring heart and generosity. She was affectionately known as “angel” to many students and colleagues.

Scottie was renowned for her cooking and baking, and had virtually branded her “Scottie Cakes” and cornbread.

She was a lifelong member of Truett Memorial First Baptist Church.

Scottie was a nurturing caregiver to many friends and family. Her children and grandchildren were her heart and joy.

She was the daughter of the late William Clay Rogers and Mabel Jones Rogers Padgett. She was also preceded in death by her daughter, Teresa Ann Saltz; a sister, Marilou Ginn; and a son-in-law, Tommy Cheek.

Surviving are her beloved husband of 68 years, James Russell Saltz Sr.; three daughters, Melissa Saltz Cheek of Hayesville, Cindi Saltz Simmons and husband, Si of Webster, North Carolina, and Amy Saltz Brodhage and husband, Mark of Arab, Alabama; a son, James Russell “Jim” Saltz Jr. of Hayesville; a brother, William J. “Bill” Rogers of Raleigh, North Carolina; five grandchildren, Jordan Leigh Cheek, SFC Thomas Lee Cheek II and wife, Heather, Jackson Brett Simmons and wife, Nicole, Craig Forest Brodhage, and Elizabeth Anne Brodhage; three great-grandchildren, Thomas Lee Cheek III, Taylor James Cheek, and Hailee Marie Cheek; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. Saturday, July 27, 2019 at Truett Memorial First Baptist Church with the Rev. Johnny Foster officiating. The interment will be in Rogers Family Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Si Simmons, Mark Brodhage, SFC Thomas Cheek, Jackson Simmons, Craig Brodhage, Wayne Rogers, Jeff Ginn, and David Rogers.

The family will receive friends from 1-2:45 Saturday afternoon at Truett Memorial First Baptist Church prior to the services.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made in memory of Martha Anne “Scottie” Rogers Saltz to the Mabel Jones Rogers Padgett Memorial Prayer Garden at Truett Memorial First Baptist Church, PO Box 464, Hayesville, NC 28904.

Ivie Funeral Home, Hayesville in charge of all arrangements.

David H. Miller, 75, of Murphy passed away Friday, July 19, 2019 in a Murphy hospital. He was a native of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. David previously lived and worked in California, where he loved to go hunting and fishing. He also loved to travel to France and Spain and went swimming in the Mediterranean Sea. He was not only a good story teller, but he was a good writer. David was devoted to his brother, Richard.

Surviving are a son, Daniel Miller of Paris, France; and a brother, Richard Miller of Andrews.

No services are planned at this time.

Ivie Funeral Home, Murphy in charge of arrangements.

Tanner Lee Ivy, age 30, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 14, 2019 in Murphy, North Carolina. He was born September 22, 1988 in Nederland, Texas to Jeffery Davis Ivy and Tracy Lynn Gothia.

It is hard to sum up such a sweet spirit in a paragraph. Tanner was a gifted musician, doting uncle, loyal friend and brother, and loving son, cousin, and grandson. A man of few words, when he used them, he meant them, and his wit, humor, and laugh will be deeply missed. He touched so many lives without ever knowing it- and had a special, quiet way that calmed and soothed others. His music and gentle nature embraced everyone he met like a warm hug. Tanner, we will continue your song, your light, your love in our hearts.

Tanner is survived by his parents, Jeffery Ivy of Nederland, Texas and Tracy Ivy of Groves, Texas,  grandparents, Joan Ivy of Nederland, Texas, Gene Arnaud of Groves, Texas, Betty Canfil of Beaumont, Texas and Patty Gothia of Crystal Beach, Texas, his brother, Josh Ivy and fiancé, Courtney Blanton of Port Neches, Texas; his sisters, Ashlynn Ivy and fiancé, Christopher Tamez of Houston, Texas, Sara Tomplait and husband, Aaron Tomplait of Groves, Texas, Hannah Lumpkin and husband, Philip Lumpkin of Bridge City, Texas, and his nephews and niece, and loved ones from North Carolina.

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, August 3, 2019 at MountainView Church in Murphy, North Carolina.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Tanner’s name to: Renewed Hope, 150 Penny Lane, Murphy, NC 28906, ATTN: Bert Crowe or at www.renewedhopemurphy.com.

Jerry Ford Colbert, age 72 of Murphy, NC passed away Saturday, July 20, 2019 at Erlanger Medical Center in Chattanooga, TN.

He was a native and lifelong resident of Cherokee County, NC and the son of the late Vardy and Louise Gaston Colbert. Jerry was a US Army veteran during the Vietnam War. He attended Mt. Zion Baptist Church.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by eight brothers and sisters.

He is survived by his wife, Judy Colbert; four daughters, Evelyn Carr and husband Ronnie, Jeryl Lynn Holbrook and husband Harold, Jr., Celnah Colbert and Michael D. Simpson and Dawn Colbert and Robert Earl McCullough III; two sisters, Hazel Bowman and Mary Hall; eight grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.

Funeral Services will be held at 2 pm, Saturday, July 27, 2019 at the Townson-Rose Funeral Home Chapel in Murphy. Rev. John Paul Webb, Rev. Lois Grant and Elder Thelena Turner will officiate. Music will be provided by Farrah Eller. Burial will be in the Greenlawn Memorial Gardens with military graveside rites being conducted by the American Legion Post #96 Murphy, American Legion Post 532 Hayesville, VFW Post 6812, Hayesville, NC and the Marine Corp League Marble, NC. Pallbearers will be Zeke Johnson and Kevin Nicely.

The family will receive friends from 6-8 pm, Friday, July 26, 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