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.
Jorden Edward Lanphere: Obituary
Obituaries January 15, 2019Jorden Edward Lanphere
03/24/1942 – 01/04/2019
He was born in Ripley, NY to the late Harvey and Alice Lorraine Manning Lanphere. Jorden worked for Jiffy Foods. He was a member of the Moose Lodge #2199 in Cape Coral, FL and an honorary VFW member in North East PA. Jorden enjoyed fishing, spending time with his family, snow sledding and his church family. He was a member of Junaluska Baptist Church for 24 years.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Harvey Lanphere Jr. and Royal Lanphere and one sister, Norriel Near.
He is survived by his loving wife, Marshan Katherine Culver Lanphere; one son, Joseph Lanphere and wife Pamela; one daughter, Wanda Hoyt and husband Brian; four grandchildren, Brittany Hoyt, Dominick Hoyt, Andrew Lanphere and wife Courtney and Elizabeth Lanphere; two great-grandchildren, Jensen Hoyt and Isabella Lanphere; three brothers, Bernard Lanphere, Paul Lanphere and wife Sandra and Gary Lanphere; three sisters, Rita Bennett, Sharrie Greene and Lana Bowman and husband Elwood; and sister-in-law, Bonnie Culver.
Funeral services will be held at 6 pm, Sunday, January 6, 2019 at the Junaluska Baptist Church in Andrews. Pastor Tully Griggs and Brother Travis Freeman will officiate. Music will be provided by the Junaluska Baptist Church Choir. Pallbearers will be Dominick Hoyt, Andrew Lanphere, Brian McCoy, Brian Rose, Jason Rowland and Melvin Hicks. Honorary pallbearers will be Randy West, Bryan McClure and the men of Junaluska Baptist Church. A graveside service will be held at 12 pm, Monday, January 7, 2019 in the Greenlawn Memorial Gardens in Murphy. Rev. Patrick O’Dell will conduct the graveside service.
The family will receive friends from 4-6 pm, Sunday, January 6, 2019 at the Junaluska Baptist Church in Andrews.
Townson-Rose Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
Marie Crisp: Obituary
Obituaries December 18, 201809/20/1941 – 12/13/2018
She was born in Blairsville, GA to the late Francis Marion and Winnie Clayton Early. Marie was a mill worker for several textile industries. She enjoyed word search puzzles. Marie was a member of Calvary Baptist Church.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by one brother, Joe Francis Early and several half-sisters.
She is survived by her husband, Orville Crisp; one son, Shane Crisp and fiance Amy Davis; several half-sisters and three grandchildren, Nicole Crisp, Christopher Crisp and Autumn Crisp.
Funeral Services will be held at 2 pm, Saturday, December 15, 2018 at the Townson-Rose Funeral Home Chapel in Murphy. Rev. Tony Ware and Rev. Aud Brown will officiate. Burial will be in the Little Brasstown Baptist Church Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 12 pm to 2 pm, Saturday, December 15, 2018 at the Townson-Rose Funeral Home in Murphy.
The family is accepting flowers and also accepting donations to help with the funeral expenses.
Townson-Rose Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
You may send tributes to the family at www.mem.com
Jimmie Lee Warner: Obituary
Obituaries December 3, 2018January 25, 1935 – November 26, 2018
Mr. Jimmie Lee Warner, age 83, died at his home in Murphy, NC, at about 6:00am on Monday, November 26, 2018. He was born in East St. Louis, IL, on January 25, 1935, to the late Doward & Wanda Stumbaugh Warner. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Beverly McCormick of Godfrey, IL. He is survived by his wife, Louella Gray Warner, whom he married on June 18, 1955 in Jerseyville, IL. He is also survived by three sons: Doward & Beth Warner of St. Petersburg, FL, Derek Warner of Tampa, FL and Daren & Sonya Warner of Murphy, NC, one sister, Brenda Thompson of Godfrey, IL, several step-grandchildren, Ashley D., Ashley B., Alice, Audrey, April, Heather and Samantha, two step-grandsons, Mathew and Jimmie all of Florida. Numerous nieces and nephews also survive. Jimmie was a 1954 graduate of Jerseyville High School where he played trumpet and was a member of the Nights of Columbus in Largo, FL. He was a Scout Master and his three sons are Eagle Scouts. He was a volunteer fund raiser for the 1978 Largo Band of Gold, where he traveled to Europe with them. While living in Illinois, he worked at the space program in McDonald in St. Louis. He also traveled to Europe for a Rolling Security Co. He owned a belt and leather shop at Foster’s Flee Market and was known as “The Belt Man” .Jimmie was also a member of St. William Catholic Church. No services are planned at this time and interment will take place in Illinois at a later date.
Cochran Funeral Home of Murphy is honored to be serving in charge of the arrangements.
Alice Bourne: Obituary
Obituaries November 26, 201803/12/1930 – 11/12/2018
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Frances Bourne; one son, Michael Melvin Mauney and infant children, William Arthur Mauney and Nancy Beth Mauney and former husband Bruce Mauney.
Alice was an avid traveler and enjoyed cross-stitching pillows for all of her friends and family. She attended Pinelog Baptist Church.
She is survived by one son and daughter-in law, Claude Reece and Lucy Mauney; two sisters, Lenora and Charlie Caldwell of Brasstown and Opal and Frank Rose of Hayesville; one brother, Max and Mary Reece of Pinelog; one sister-in-law, Mary Reece of Calhoun, GA; two grandchildren, Allison Leah Mauney Brown and Kenny and Michael Wayne Mauney and Moriah; four great-grandchildren, Kameron Michael Brown, Alyssa Grace Brown, Kassidy Hope Mauney, and Michael Carder Mauney.
Funeral Services will be held at 11 am, Friday, November 16, 2018 at the Townson-Rose Funeral Home Chapel in Murphy. Rev. Kevin Miller will officiate. Burial will be in the Greenlawn Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be Max Reece, Kameron Brown, Mike Mauney, Charlie Caldwell, Clark Bourne and Kenny Brown. Honorary pallbearers will be Michael Mauney, David Hyatt, Doug Thrasher and Cecil Harding.
The family will receive friends at 10 am, Friday, November 16, 2018 at the Townson-Rose Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Pinelog Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, c/o William Anderson, 478 High Field Drive, Brasstown, NC 28902.
Townson-Rose Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
Roy L. Roper: Obituary
Obituaries November 26, 201806/25/1931 – 11/17/2018
He was a native of Jackson County, NC and the son of the late Walter Lee and Ophia Louise McLaughin Roper. He was a member of Valleytown Baptist Church and a past Master of the Masonic Lodge in Andrews, NC. He loved spending time with his family and the Andrews Senior Center.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brother R.L. Roper; and sisters, Joyce Pauline Cook, Mary June Smith and Bernice Ramsey.
He is survived by his wife, of 35 years, Maybell Dockery Roper; two sons, Dr. Gary Wayne Roper and wife, Dawn of Andrews, NC and Alan Roy Roper and wife Susan of Sevierville, TN; sisters Barbara Creasman of Andrews, NC, Velva Bateman and Pamela Bryson both of the Nantahala Community; grandchildren, Wayne, Walker and Emily Roper and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 PM Tuesday, November 20, 2018 at Valleytown Baptist Church in Andrews. Rev. Eric Byrd and Rev. Joel Creasman will officiate. Music will be provided by Cindy Davis and the church choir. Burial will be in the Aquone Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Doug Hampton, Chuck Davis, David Cook, Scott Ramsey, Nick Bryson, Brian Creasman, Steven Hampton and Ray Smith. Honorary pallbearers will be members of Masonic Lodge #529 in Andrews, NC.
The family will receive friends from 12:00-1:45 PM, Tuesday, November 20, 2018 at the Valleytown Baptist Church in Andrews.
You may send tributes to the Roper family at www.townson-rose.com
Townson-Rose Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Elliot Earl Hayes Elkins: Obituary
Obituaries November 26, 2018Elliot Earl Hayes Elkins, born Monday, November 19, 2018 at 1:51 AM; passed away on November 19, 2018 at 2:52 PM.
He is survived by his parents, Erica Locust and Jordan Elkins as well as 5 siblings; Serenity, Benson and Wylder Elkins, Damiah and Kohen Locust; his maternal grandparents, Margo And Ken Locust and Maria Flores and Daryl Colon; paternal grandparents, Misty Murrin and Jason Elkins; great grandmother, Clydine Rodgers; Aunts, Bethany Locust, Brianna Elkins, Alyssa Messer; and Uncles, Jermiah And Damien Raymond and Emmanuel Locust.
Baby Elliot was only with us for a short 13 hours, but he proved such strength and courage and accomplished so much during his time here.
Please come and help us celebrate his life on Saturday, December 1 2018 at Townson- Rose Chapel in Andrews NC.
Visitation will be from 1-2 pm with service to follow at 2 pm. Dr. Reverend Mary Wood Brown will officiate.
Townson-Rose Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mary Lou Rose Kirkland: Obituary
Obituaries April 2, 2019
Mary Lou Rose Kirkland
Mary Lou Rose Kirkland, age 73, of Walhalla, SC and formerly of Murphy, NC passed away Tuesday, March 5, 2019 at her residence.
She was a native of Cherokee County, NC and the daughter of the late John Harve and Lillie Van Graham Rose. Mary was a member of the Violet Baptist Church.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her brothers, Clifford Rose, Hobart Rose, Beecher Rose, Wayne Rose and Lloyd Rose; and sisters, Gladys Taylor, Edna Bolt, Ellie Morrow, Mary Odessa and Mattie Morrow.
She is survived by her husband, Franklin Delano Kirkland; one son, Michael Kirkland and wife Kristina; one daughter, Paula Kirkland; two sisters, Ruby Morrow and Margaret Cunningham; grandchildren, Travis Kirkland and wife Marianne and Josh Kirkland and wife Tabby; one great-granddaughter, Milah Kirkland; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services will be held at 2 pm, Saturday, March 9, 2019 at the Townson-Rose Funeral Home Chapel in Murphy, NC. Rev. Jerry Morrow will officiate. Burial will be in the Bear Paw Baptist Church Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Travis Kirkland, Joshua Kirkland, Luke Morrow, Stan Morrow, Travis Simpson and Kyle Stancil.
The family will receive friends from 12-2 pm, Saturday, March 9, 2019 at the Townson-Rose Funeral Home in Murphy.
Townson-Rose Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Cherokee NC County Sheriff’s Office Arrest Report 02/17 to 02/24
Arrest Reports February 26, 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.
Jessie Mae Martin: Obituary
Obituaries January 30, 2019
Jessie Mae Martin
10/05/1920 – 01/24/2019
Jessie Mae Martin, age 98 of Candler, NC passed away Thursday January 24, 2019.
She was a native of Clay County and the daughter of the late Benjamin and Elizabeth Passmore Martin. Jessie worked for Gerber as an inspector. She was a simple, hardworking, single Mom who loved her son and family. She loved animals, the outdoors and enjoyed sitting in the sunshine. Jessie was of the Methodist faith and enjoyed attending Sweetwater Methodist Church in Hayesville.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her brothers, Harrison, Vernon, Guy and Neal Martin and sisters, Frankie Campbell, Lucy and Willie Martin.
She is survived by her son, Danny Martin and wife Joyce of Candler, NC; granddaughter, Christie Martin (James Parlato) of FL; step-grandson, Rob Heaton of Arden; great-grandchildren, Aydyn, Axelle and Amity; step-great-grandchildren, Cody, Tyler and Cayden and several cousins and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 2pm, Tuesday, January 29, 2019 at Townson-Rose Funeral Home in Hayesville. Rev. Jackie Sellers will officiate. Honorary pallbearers will be Kenny, Edwin, Ronnie and Ben Martin, Brad Bandiver, Rob Heaton and Freddie Henson. Burial will be in Sweetwater Methodist Church Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 1-2pm, Tuesday, January 29, 2019 at the Townson-Rose Funeral Home in Hayesville.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Valley River Humane Society, PO Box 58, Murphy NC 28906.
Townson-Rose Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
You may send tributes to the family at www.mem.com
James Alvin Moss: Obituary
Obituaries January 15, 2019James Alvin Moss
03/31/1944 – 12/27/2018
He was the son of the late Richard Herman and Alice Mae Nichols Moss. James enjoyed hunting and loved listening to country music. He was a member of Shooting Creek Church of God.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 7 brothers, 5 sisters and 3 infant siblings.
He is survived by his brothers, Danny and Arthur Moss; sister, Charity Scroggs and many nieces and nephews.
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
Cherokee NC County Sheriff’s Office Arrest Report 12/23 to 12/29
Arrest Reports January 2, 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.
Patricia Ann Albritton: Obituary
Obituaries December 3, 2018
Patricia Ann Albritton
12/23/1941 – 12/01/2018
She was a native of Jefferson County, IL and the daughter of the late Harold and Edna Alexander Miller. Patricia was a hair dresser. She was a member of the Cornerstone Community Church. She was a strong christian lady, loved her family and church family.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her sister Betty Jane Martin.
She is survived by her daughter, Cheryl Anderson of Robbinsville, NC; grandchildren, Melissa Blevins and David Blevins; great grandson, Hudson Blevins.
A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, December 8, 2018 at the Cornerstone Community Church, 253 Robbins Road, Andrews, NC 28901. Pastor Marcus Larey will officiate.
The family will receive friends from 10:00-11:00 AM Saturday, December 8, 2018 at the Cornerstone Community Church.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made in memory of Patricia Ann Albritton, to the Cornerstone Community Church, PO Box 1175, Andrews, NC 28901.
You may send tributes to the Albritton family at www.townson-rose.com
Townson Rose Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Meshele “Missy” Ann Ladd: Obituary
Obituaries November 26, 201805/21/1967 – 11/06/2018
She was born in Roanoke, VA to the late Glenn “Bob” and Wesena Ladd. Missy was a graduate of Rutledge High School in 1985; she was most popular in high school; and graduated from Tusculum University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business. Missy attended Hyatts Creek Baptist Church; she loved the Lord and going to church was a very important part of her life. She enjoyed singing solos. Missy enjoyed giving to people at the church at all holidays; she would have a little present for her church family on the pews as they came in. She recently enjoyed attending some services at Peachtree Memorial Baptist Church. Missy has many nieces and nephews that she loved. She enjoyed her four fur babies.
She is survived by her brothers, Jeffery Ladd, Alan Ladd, Tony Ladd, Mark Flippin, Thomas Flippin and David Flippin and special friends, Ruth and the late Rev. Parker Burgess and their son Joshua who loved Missy unconditionally.
Funeral Services will be held at 1 pm, Saturday, November 10, 2018 at the Townson-Rose Chapel in Andrews. Rev. LB Adams will officiate. Music will be provided by Mike Moore. Burial will be in the Valleytown Cemetery where she will be laid to rest by her parents.
The family will receive friends from 12-1 pm, Saturday, November 10, 2018 at the Townson-Rose Chapel in Andrews.
Townson-Rose Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
Don “Cowboy” Phillips: Obituary
Obituaries November 26, 201801/06/1954 – 11/16/2018
He was a native and lifelong resident of Cherokee County, NC and the son of the late William and Millie Rider Phillips. Don was a superintendent for building apartments.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by two sons, Scott Sewell and Jeremy Phillips; brothers, Mack, James and Jr. Phillips; sisters, Juanita Gibson, Mary Haygood, Ida Mae Ratcliff and Eunice Phillips.
He is survived by his wife, Eileen Phillips; one son, David Phillips; five daughters, Shaye Duvall, Stacy Wayne, Heather Gibb, Haven Phillips and Jamie Graves; one sister, Wanda Murphy; sister-in-law, Frankie Mae Phillips; 17 grandchildren, three great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services will be held at 3 pm, Sunday, November 18, 2018 at the Townson-Rose Funeral Home Chapel in Murphy. Rev. Ronnie Ledford will officiate. Burial will be in the Worley Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Brad Gibb, Stacy Wayne, David Phillips, Donnie Morrow and Scott Duvall.
The family will receive friends from 1-3 pm, Sunday, November 18, 2018 at the Townson-Rose Funeral Home.
Townson-Rose Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
Jessica Dawn Peters: Obituary
Obituaries November 26, 201811/15/1984 – 11/20/2018
She was born in Millington, TN to Fletcher and Sheree Kindrick Peters. Jessica was a loving mother, sister and daughter.
She was preceded in death by one daughter, Lyssa Peters.
She is survived by one daughter, Emily Dawn Fore; two brothers, Allen Peters and wife Amanda of Wellsville, PA and Christopher Peters of Murphy; two nieces, Amelia Peters and Kaitlynn Peters; one sister, Kimmy Lefevers and husband Kasey; one nephew, Caden Lefevers.
A memorial service will be held at 4 pm, Saturday, November 24, 2018 at the Townson-Rose Funeral Home Chapel in Murphy. Rev. Lee Tanner will officiate.
The family will receive friends from 2-4 pm, Saturday, November 24, 2018 at the Townson-Rose Funeral Home.