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

Mary St. Pierre, 72, of Hayesville passed away Thursday, July 18, 2019 at her residence. She was a native of Boston, Massachusetts. Mary was co-owner of St. Pierre’s Wood Pottery in both Massachusetts and North Carolina alongside her late husband. She taught basket weaving at the John C. Campbell Folk School. She volunteered for the Clay County Sheriff’s Department. Mary was a board member with the Clay County Chamber of Commerce and an officer with the Tusquittee Community Center. She was a member of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Hayesville, but was attending the Tusquittee Church of God. Mary was known for wearing purple. She was a self-appointed ambassador to the community and had a special talent for knowing everyone by name.

She was the daughter of the late Charles Warren and Margaret McLeod Stiles and the wife of the late Robert Arthur St. Pierre, who died June 14, 2013. She was also preceded in death by a son, Christopher St. Pierre; and two brothers, Richard and Robert Stiles.

Surviving are her husband, Sam Roach; two step-sons, Jonathan St. Pierre Sr. and wife, Ann of Haverhill, Massachusetts and Stephen St. Pierre Sr. and wife, Carol of Hampstead, New Hampshire; a sister, Katherine Glynn of Windsor, Connecticut; a brother, Greg Stiles of Wareham, Massachusetts; seven grandchildren, Tyler St. Pierre, Jessie Boucher, Jolene St. Pierre, Jerilyn Smith, Jonathan St. Pierre Jr., Mallory St. Pierre, and Stephen St. Pierre Jr.; and three great-grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held at 6:00 p.m. Thursday, August 1, 2019 in the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home, Hayesville with Rev. Mr. Carl Hubbell and Rev. Curt Ledford officiating.

Ivie Funeral Home, Hayesville in charge of all arrangements.

Dewey L. Moss, 78, of Marble passed away Tuesday, July 16, 2019 in a Chattanooga, Tennessee hospital. He was a native of Marble and had proudly served in the United States Navy. Dewey worked as a welder and spent nearly 20 years working in the Washington D.C. area in tunnel construction. He also lived in various other places throughout his life. He was a proud member of the American Legion Post 0085 in Arlington, Virginia. Dewey enjoyed collecting antiques and was an avid flea marketer. He also enjoyed being outdoors, fishing, and loved spending time with his family and grandkids.

He was the son of the late Fred Lee and Pauline Pendergrass Moss. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Jerry Moss.

Surviving are three daughters, Lisa Moss Hedden and husband, Jonathan of Andrews, Cindie Hahn and husband, Bob of Florida, and Jennifer Moss of West Virginia; a son, Steven Moss and wife, Lisa of Austin, Texas; two sisters, Jean Hawke and husband, Robert of Durango, Mexico, and Debbie Hogan and husband, Johnny of Marble; 15 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; and many nieces.

Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, July 20, 2019 in the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home, Andrews with the Rev. Patrick O’Dell officiating. The interment was in Moss Cemetery with military graveside rites conducted by the Murphy American Legion Post 96, Hayesville VFW Post 6812, and Hayesville American Legion Post 532. Pallbearers were Jeffrey Moss, Knox Chapman, Lynn, Johnny, and Jean Pendergrass, and Gerald Hedden. Honorary pallbearers were Landan and Tanner Hedden, Jamil Madrid, and Drew Hahn.

The family  received friends from 12-1:45 Saturday afternoon at the Ivie Funeral Home, Andrews prior to the services.

The family requests memorials be made in memory of Dewey L. Moss to the American Legion Post 96, PO Box 712, Murphy, NC 28906.

Ivie Funeral Home, Andrews in charge of all arrangements.

Harry George Tipton

Harry George Tipton, age 70, of Brasstown, NC passed away Wednesday, March 6, 2019 at his home.

He was a native of Clay County, NC and the son of the late Cecil Ralph and Alice Elizabeth Holland Tipton. Harry was a long haul freight truck driver. He enjoyed painting and writing poems.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by one son, Ralph Edward Tipton; and one brother, Edward (Ed) Tipton.

He is survived by two sons, Jason Eugene Tipton and Anthony (Tony) Tipton both of Warne, NC; two brothers, William (Bill) Tipton and wife Barbara of Brasstown, NC and James (Jim) Tipton and wife Jean of Kingsport, TN; one sister, Jane Bristol of Lawrenceville, GA; two grandchildren, Kristen Dunahoo and Brittany Taylor Tipton; four nieces, Donna Tipton Rogers, Kathy Tipton, Kristi Tipton Stewart and Kimberly Tipton.

A Memorial Service will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers donations maybe made to the Little Brasstown Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, PO Box 12, Brasstown, NC 28902.

Townson Rose Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Cordia Ramsey

Cordia Ramsey, age 102 of Murphy, NC passed away Sunday, March 3, 2019 at the Murphy Rehab & Nursing.

She was a native and lifelong resident of Cherokee County and the daughter of the late Walter and Margaret Carder Gibson. Cordia worked at the Hitchcock Talc Mines. She loved to sew, gardening and flowers. She was a member of South End Baptist Church.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by husband, James Ramsey; infant son, Max Ramsey and one sister, Ruby Harris.

She is survived by two sons, Walter Ramsey and wife Faye of Dalton, GA and Merlin Ramsey of Tomotla community; one daughter, Lenna Ruth Gasque of Rock Hill, SC; one sister, Ruth Jackson of Blue Ridge, GA; six grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and 16 great-great-grandchildren.

Funeral Services will be held at 1 pm, Wednesday, March 6, 2019 at the Townson-Rose Funeral Home Chapel in Murphy. Phillip Williams and Lenna Gasque will conduct the service. Burial will be in the Mt. Liberty Baptist Church Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 11 am to 1 pm, Wednesday, March 6, 2019 at the Townson-Rose Funeral Home.

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

Christopher Terry Beaver

September 7, 1961 – March 5, 2019

Christopher Terry Beaver, age 57 of Murphy, passed away Tuesday, March 5, 2019 at Mission Hospital in Asheville. Christopher was born September 7, 1961 in Murphy, NC to the late Willard Beaver and the late Virtle McRae Beaver. A member of Hanging Dog Baptist Church, he was preceded in death by his parents, and one brother, Willard Beaver, Jr., and sister, Bonnie Day. In his spare time, he enjoyed reading articles on his computer and reading books.

Survivors include son, Christopher T. Beaver, Jr., sister, Loretta (Vincent) Rhodes, brother, Eddie (Jeanie) Beaver, and several nieces and nephews.

Memorial services will be held Saturday, March 9, 2019 at 2:00 pm at the Owl Creek Church with Rev. Randy Johnson 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.