Mary Lou Mills Chamber: Obituary
Obituaries January 15, 2019Mary Lou Mills Chamber
12/28/1926 – 12/31/2018
She was a native of Cherokee County, NC and the daughter of the late Dewey and Hattie Killian Mills. She was retired from Johnson and Johnson as a quality assurance controller.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her brothers, Kenneth Mills and Claude Mills; sisters, Ruby Sims and Edith Mills.
She is survived by her husband, Irvin J. Chambers; nieces, Phoebe Hedden, Margaret Hurlburt, Amy Hughes, Helen Hamilton, Shirley Robinson and nephew, Vinson Sims; and many great nieces and great nephews.
Funeral Services will be held Friday, January 4, 2019 at 12 pm at the Townson-Rose Funeral Home Chapel in Murphy. Dr. Eddis Dockery will officiate. Burial will be in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be Bradley Hurlburt, Millard Hurlburt, Jason Hughes, Ethan Hughes, Justin Hedden and Tanner Creelman.
The family will receive friends from 10 am to 12 pm, Friday, January 4, 2019 at the Townson-Rose Funeral Home in Murphy.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 871 Weigarber Road, Knoxville, TN 37909.
Townson-Rose Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
You may send tributes to the family at www.mem.com
Judith “Judy” Ann Crisp: Obituary
Obituaries December 27, 2018Judith “Judy” Ann Crisp, age 76 of Hayesville, NC passed away Tuesday, December 25, 2018 at her residence.
She was born in Pittsburgh, PA to the late Francis and Mabel Campbell. Judy moved to Hayesville in 1969 from Chicago, Illinois. She was a Cub Scout Leader and President of T-Ball in the 1970’s. Judy was an EMT, family caregiver and a caregiver to the elderly. She worked for Mountain Home Health; she made many friends. Judy was a member of Little Brasstown Baptist Church.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Harris Gene Crisp; two brothers, Frank and Joe Campbell; and one sister, Kathryn Davis.
She is survived by three sons, Daniel Crisp, David Crisp and wife Pam and Douglas Crisp and wife Becky; adopted daughter, Tammy Henson; one sister, Nancy Fugiel of Phoenix, AZ; four grandchildren, Elora Skye Crisp, Jacob Liam Crisp, Joshua Silvers and Blake Mosteller; and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.
A memorial service will be held at 2 pm, Saturday, December 29, 2018 at Grace Baptist Church in Hayesville. Rev. Aud Brown and Rev. Wayne Matheson will officiate. A graveside service will be held at a later date.
Townson-Rose Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
You may send tributes to the family at www.mem.com
Jack Killian: Obituary
Obituaries December 18, 2018
08/22/1939 – 12/10/2018
Jack was a native and lifelong resident of Cherokee County, NC. He was a son of the late Stella Ashe Taylor and Lonnie Killian. Jack was a manager of American General Finance Company. He loved racing cars and playing golf.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his son, David Killian.
Surviving are his daughter, Kathy Killian; one brother, Bud Killian of Atlanta, GA; grandchildren, Jake and Karlee London, Cody, Cory, Gage and Noah Killian and dear friend, Becky Killian. Funeral services will be held at 2 pm, Thursday, December 13, 2018 Townson-Rose Funeral Home Chapel in Murphy. Pastor Harold Stiles will officiate. Burial will be in the Sunset Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Jeff Ledford, Mike Townson, Terry Stiles, Jacky Jones, Danny Rich and Mike Hogsed.
The family will receive friends from 12 – 2 pm, Thursday, December 13, 2018 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
Cherokee NC County Sheriff’s Office Arrest Report 12/10 to 12/16
Arrest Reports December 17, 2018
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 www.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 www.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.
Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office Press Release: MAN SENTENCED FOR CHILD SEX CRIME
Arrest Reports, Police & Government December 17, 2018
CHEROKEE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE
SHERIFF DERRICK PALMER
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Monday, December 17, 2018
For more information call 828.837.2589
MAN SENTENCED FOR CHILD SEX CRIME
Murphy, NC— On December 04th, 2018 ,Robert J Tyndell, of Murphy North Carolina was sentenced to 2 terms of imprisonment of a minimum term of 13 months to a maximum term of 25 months with 745 days credit to be applied to the second sentence for his plea of guilty to the 2 charges of Indecent Liberties with a Child announced Sheriff Derrick Palmer of the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office. The Honorable Superior Court Judge William H. Coward ordered Tyndell to register as a sex offender for a period of 30 years and to have no contact with the victim for a lifetime.
Robert J Tyndell,
In July of 2016 the Macon County Department of Social Services opened an investigation and reported to the Cherokee County Department of Social Services and the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office allegations that Tyndell had sexually assaulted a child under the age of 12 at a Murphy North Carolina address. The initial disclosure was in Macon County North Carolina. The joint investigation was assisted by Kids Place Child Advocacy Center in Franklin North Carolina.
The investigation was presented to the November 14th, 2016 setting of the Cherokee County Grand Jury which handed down Indictments for Statutory First Degree Sex Offense of a Child, and two counts of Indecent Liberties with a child.
Tyndell was arrested at his Murphy North Carolina residence and incarcerated in the Cherokee County Detention Center.
Sheriff Derrick Palmer stated “Again we see how utilizing all our resources several agencies worked together helped to bring this case to court.”
To report suspicious activity and suspect violations of the law please call 828-837-1344 or submit a tip at [email protected].
Leslie Wayne Pierce: Obituary
Obituaries December 3, 2018
Leslie Wayne Pierce
06/22/1951 – 11/27/2018
Geneva Patterson Chastain: Obituary
Obituaries December 3, 2018Geneva Patterson Chastain
07/03/1956 – 11/27/2018
Geneva Patterson Chastain, age 62 of Hayesville, NC passed away Tuesday, November 27, 2018 at Erlanger Murphy Medical Center.
She was born in Guilford County, NC to the late James and Edna Cothern Patterson. Geneva enjoyed camping, NASCAR racing, the Georgia Bulldogs and her beloved Chihuahua “Buckwheat”. She also enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by three brothers, Larry, Allen and Butch Patterson; two sisters, Loretta Patterson and Marie Spivey.
She is survived by her husband, Leon Chastain; one son, Jason Chastain and wife Brooke of Hayesville; one daughter, Tammy Gilbert and husband Danny of Dawsonville, GA; three sisters, LuDean Worley, Tootie Burch and Marlene Bell; three grandchildren, Jacob Kuykendall, Scarlett Chastain and Jocelyne Chastain; two step-grandchildren, Calley Greer and Lukas Gilbert; three step-great-grandchildren, Caiden, Camdynn and Carmen Greer.
The family will receive friends from 6-8 pm, Friday, November 30, 2018 at the Townson-Rose Funeral Home Chapel of Hayesville.
Townson-Rose Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
Dorothy Louise Lee: Obituary
Obituaries November 26, 201808/27/1927 – 11/09/2018
Funeral Services will be held at 3 pm, Sunday, November 11, 2018 at the Townson-Rose Funeral Home Chapel of Hayesville. Burial will be in the Greenlawn Memorial Gardens.
The family will receive friends from 1-3 pm, Sunday, November 11, 2018 at the Townson-Rose Funeral Home Chapel of Hayesville.
Townson-Rose Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
Robert “Bobby” Jonathan Kent: Obituary
Obituaries November 26, 201809/21/1949 – 11/17/2018
Bobby was the son of Horace and Euverla Kent of Murphy. Before his career with Rolm-IBM, Bobby spent the 70’s as a land surveyor and liked to use his scope to look at the night sky. He enjoyed CB radios, western movies, nature shows and shooting pool. He liked Labrador retrievers, occasionally tolerated cats and once had a pet ferret. He taught his son how to throw a curveball (for which he is eternally grateful) and put up a basketball goal for him on the same day he ended up in the hospital with a kidney stone. He liked Marty Robbins, played a few chords on guitar and could whistle really loud. He liked Texas but not California, loved the mountains and being on the water. He read the Bible and Louis L’amour. He was one of a kind.
He was preceded in death by his father, Horace Kent and brother, Richard Kent.
He is survived by his mother, Euverla Kent of Murphy; son, Scott Kent and wife, Jana; grandchildren, Jack and Emily Kent; sisters, Brenda Palmer of Murphy and Janet Hollifield and husband Ron of Flat Rock, NC and brothers, Tony Kent and wife Kathy of Peachtree and Tommy Joe Kent and wife Jackie of Meadows of Dan, VA.
The family will receive friends from 6-7PM, Tuesday November 20, 2018 at Townson-Rose Funeral Home Chapel in Murphy.
A memorial service will be held at 7PM, Tuesday, November 20, 2018 at Townson-Rose Funeral Home Chapel in Murphy.
Virginia Eller Martin: Obituary
Obituaries November 26, 201809/24/1924 – 11/23/2018
Virginia was a native and lifelong resident of Clay County, NC. She was a daughter of the late Clifford and Josephine Patterson Eller. Virginia had lived in Alaska, Washington, Michigan and Florida before moving back to Hayesville in 1989. She was a member of Truett Memorial Baptist Church, loved playing golf at Chatuge Golf Course and was an active volunteer in the community.
In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by her husband, John Martin; infant brother, Alvin Eller and a sister, Jo Ann Eller.
Virginia is survived by her daughter, Janice Hicks and husband Robert; sons, Mike Martin and wife Janis and John Martin, Jr. all of Hayesville; sister, Lochie Owens and husband Basil of Hayesville; 10 grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.
A Memorial service will be held at 2 pm, Saturday, December 1, 2018 at Townson-Rose Funeral Home Chapel of Hayesville. Rev. Johnny Foster will officiate.
Townson-Rose Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
Marguerite Jackson-Eisele: Obituary
Obituaries November 26, 2018August 18, 1929 – October 12, 2018
Marguerite Jackson-Eisele, age 89 of Murphy, NC passed away Friday, October 12, 2018, at her home. She was born August 18, 1929, in Naples, FL to the late William H. Surrency and Veda Day Carlton Surrency. Coming from West Palm Beach, FL she had made Murphy her home for the past nineteen years. She was a member of Hanging Dog Missionary Baptist Church and was preceded in death by Husbands, I. Lee Jackson and Horace William Eisele son, James E. Jackson.
Survivors include daughters, Linda (Randy) Kressal, and Patti J. Campos, sons, Martin Jackson, and Richard E. Jackson, seven grandchildren, five great-grandchildren.
Funeral services: will be held at a later date.
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.
James Coffey Jr.: Obituary
Obituaries April 2, 2019
James Coffey Jr.
James Coffey Jr., age 84 of Cherokee County, NC passed away Saturday, March 9, 2019 at Valley View Care and Rehabilitation Center in Andrews, NC. He was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Coffey.
Arrangements are incomplete.
Townson-Rose Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
Cherokee NC County Sheriff’s Office Arrest Report 01/27 to 02/03
Arrest Reports February 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 www.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 www.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.
Michael David “Mickey” Smith: Obituary
Obituaries January 30, 2019
Michael David “Mickey” Smith
08/14/1953 – 01/25/2019
Mr. Michael David “Mickey” Smith, son of the late Lawrence Porter Smith and Eloyse Fortner Smith passed away in peace on Friday, January 25, 2019 at his home in Murphy, NC.
Mickey was born on August 14th, 1953 in Palatka, Florida. He attended Terry Parker High School in Jacksonville, FL and went to St. John Jr. College in Palatka FL. He worked many years with Florida Rock Industries in the sand mine business but in later years worked for Home Depot in Florida, Virginia, and Georgia.
Mickey professed his faith in Jesus in 2000 at a Billy Graham Crusade and though he was raised Methodist, he attended Mount Liberty Baptist Church.
Mickey’s life will always be cherished in the lives of his wife, Debbie Smith; son, Ben Smith of NC; daughter, Alana Kidd and son-in-law, Mark Kidd of Florida; son, Cameron Smith and daughter-in-law, Nicole Smith of Georgia; four grandchildren; Krista Kidd, Garrett Kidd, Reagan Smith and Paige Smith. Mickey also leaves behind sister, Cindy Raczkowski and brother-in-law, Raymond Raczkowski; sister, Debbie Stiles and brother-in-law, Randy Stiles; brother, Larry Smith and sister-in-law, Karen Smith; and several nieces and nephews.
Mickey was a loving husband, the best father anyone could ask for, and a wonderful grandfather. He was a kind and generous man who was a great friend to many. He had an avid love for music, baseball, and history. Mickey could conversate with anyone about anything and genuinely cared about people; he never met a stranger. He was a one of a kind person to so many people. He taught his family how precious life is and to always fight for more time with your loved ones. He will be missed beyond words.
A memorial service will be held at 6 pm, Monday, January 28, 2019 at the Townson-Rose Funeral Home Chapel in Murphy. Rev. Zack Orton and Mike Cobb will officiate.
The family will receive friends from 5-6 pm, Monday, January 29, 2019 at the Townson- Rose Funeral Home in Murphy, NC.
Townson-Rose Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Sgt. Christopher J. Lockett: Obituary
Obituaries January 15, 2019Sgt. Christopher J. Lockett
07/17/1992 – 01/07/2019
Sgt. Christopher J. Lockett, USMC, of Murphy, passed away on Monday, January 7 at the too young age of 26.
In some ways, Chris was a walking contradiction. On one hand a big, strong, tough U.S. Marine and former intimidating presence on the football field. But he was also just as comfortable quietly walking arm-in-arm with his mom Lisa, being her escort, simply being her son.
Those who knew him best will miss the infectious smile of a guy who was usually the life of the party, the ever-present sense of humor and his love of good-natured embarrassment, especially when it came to his mom. One of his favorite things to do was show up at her workplace when she was least expecting it, just to get the reaction. Despite being a comedian a lot of the time, Chris was serious when it came to loyalty to his family and friends, and he would have their back without question when they needed him. He was, as his mother aptly put it, “Just one of a kind.”
As a U.S. Marine, Chris earned: the Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal (2), the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal; Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal; National Defense Service Medal; NATO Medal-ISAF Afghanistan; Afghanistan Campaign Medal; Sea Service Deployment Medal (2); Letter of Appreciation (3); Certificate of Commendation (individual award) and Meritorious Mast. He was a Marine Corps martial arts program instructor (first degree black belt), Marine combat marksmanship rifle expert 2nd award, Water Survival qualified, Avionics Warfare equipment apprentice and Aircrew Survival equipment apprentice.
Born July 17, 1992, Chris is survived by his mother, Lisa Marie Kotchenreuther, father Jeff Lockett and stepmother Megan Lockett, all of Murphy; grandparents David and Karen Cook, of Marble; and siblings Dustin, Tyler, Ashley, Jessica and Ashlee.
At his service, pallbearers will be Ryan Kotchenreuther, Garrin Hogsed, T.J. Major, Jerran Johnson, Jose Alvarez and Nathan Alvarez.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Chris’s honor to the Wounded Warrior Project.
Jack Rushin Hungerford: Obituary
Obituaries January 15, 2019Jack Rushin Hungerford
02/11/1983 – 01/05/2019
Jack Rushin Hungerford, age 35 of Hayesville, NC passed away Saturday, January 5, 2019 at Erlanger Medical Center in Chattanooga.
He is survived by his parents, Jack Hungerford and wife Sherry of Hayesville and Laura Schumann of Florida; wife, Jessica Hungerford and sister Ashley Kopek and husband Greg of Woodstock, GA.
Memorial services will be held at a later date.
Townson-Rose Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.