Lucille Cross Abernathy: Obituary
Obituaries November 26, 2018April 8, 1957 – November 22, 2018
Mrs. Lucille Cross Abernathy passed away Thursday, November 22, 2018 at her home. Lucille was a lifelong resident of Clay County and a member of Martin Hill Baptist Church. She was a loving wife and mother who was always ready to help others. She was an excellent cook and loved caring for her family. She also was an animal lover, especially her dogs.
Lucille was preceded in death by her parents, William Thomas Cross and Pearl Garrett Cross and her sister, Helen Maney.
Survivors include her husband, Henry Abernathy of Hayesville; son, William Craig Nicholson of Cartersville, GA; daughter, Subrina Abernathy of Hiawassee, GA; Sister, Bertha McCray of Hayesville, NC; sister, Shirley Clemons of Murphy, NC; brother, Terry Cross of Hayesville; sister, Mayme Cross of Hayesville; brother, Jessie Cross of Alpharetta, GA; brother, Ted Cross of Hayesville; and Michael Anthony Cross of Hayesville.
Funeral services are scheduled for Sunday, November 25, 2018 at 3:00 p.m. in the Chapel of the Cochran Funeral Home of Murphy with Rev. Aud Brown officiating. Music will be provided by Teresa Gay and bagpipes will be played by Stephen Thrasher. The family will meet with friends from 1:00 until 3:00 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home before the service begins.
Flowers are gratefully accepted by the family, however, if you wish, the family suggests that donations may be made to the St. Jude’s Childrens Hospital.
Cochran Funeral Home of Murphy in charge of arrangements.
Clinton Lovingood: Obituary
Obituaries April 2, 2019
Clinton Lovingood
Clinton Lovingood, age 81, of Marble, NC passed away Saturday, March 9, 2019 at Murphy Rehab and Nursing.
He was a native and lifelong resident of Cherokee County, NC and the son of the late Wayne and Wilma Hancock Lovingood. Clinton was a member of Maltby Baptist Church. He was a former Sunday School Superintendent and a former Adult Sunday School teacher. Clinton was a Past Master of Marble Springs Masonic Lodge #439, Waynesville Chapter of the York Rite, Royal Arch No. 69 and Doric Council #20.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Joyce Kathy Moss Lovingood; and his son, Johnny Clinton Lovingood.
He is survived by his son, Stacy Lovingood and wife Lisa of Marble; his daughter, Barbara Jean Hogsed and husband Malcolm of Andrews; brothers, Cecil Lovingood and wife Wanda of Marble, NC and Kenneth Lovingood and Toni of Anderson, SC; sisters, Carolyn Moss and Lois Johnson Lovingood; three grandchildren, Breeze Hogsed Cresmen, Nathan Hogsed, and Alyssa Lee; four great-grandchildren, Mackenna Cresmen, T.J. Long, Silas and Summer Lee; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services will be held 2 pm, Monday, March 11, 2019 at the Oak Grove Baptist Church. Preacher Darrell Dockery, Pastor Kenny White, Rev. Fred Lunsford and Steve Wyke will officiate. Burial will be at Moss Cemetery in Marble with Masonic graveside rites by Marble Springs Masonic Lodge #439. Pallbearers will be Barry Lawrence, Steve Wyke, Jack Millsaps, Greg Lovingood, George VanBuskirk and Maurice West, Jr. Honorary pallbearers will be Doug Lovingood, Shylan Moss and Nathan Hogsed.
The family will receive friends from 12-2 pm, Monday, March 11, 2019 at the Oak Grove Baptist Church.
You may send tributes to the Lovingood family at www.townson-rose.com
Townson-Rose Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
Harold Howard: Obituary
Obituaries January 30, 2019
Harold Howard
09/02/1948 – 01/28/2019
He was a native of the Western NC Mountains, spent his early childhood in the area of Bryson City. As a young boy his parents, Grady and Gracie Howard, relocated to the Hiwassee Dam area of Cherokee County in order for his father to continue to work with the TVA. He and his family enjoyed music and spent time singing and playing together. Harold taught himself how to play the guitar, and did so from childhood until his cancer became too much for he and his wife Doris of 11 years to travel around the area singing. Playing at churches, community centers, homeless shelters and nursing homes were part of his passion. Harold attended Moccasin Creek Baptist Church.
Harold had many jobs and trades throughout his life. After returning from a two year service with the Army in the late 1960s, he created a life for himself and his family doing things such as carpentry, masonry, driving long haul trucks and mining, operating heavy equipment, and finally retiring as a landscape specialist in the herbicide and pesticide department of NCDOT, where he worked 26 years. Harold had many hobbies and loves during his life. Mainly fishing, singing and playing his guitar with his family and friends. He enjoyed NASCAR racing and even had a race car on the Tri-County dirt track around the time of 1990. Harold liked horseback riding for many years and rode in the wagon train on occasion.
Harold leaves behind a very large extended family that he enjoyed seeing and visiting. He would usually attend family reunion gatherings twice a year, one in Bryson City, NC in June and the other in Canton, Ohio in September.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by brothers, Dennis, Bill and Grady Howard, Jr.
He also had a close immediate family including his wife Doris Burrell Howard; daughter, April Howard Hines (Steve), son, Josh Howard (Stephanie Blue) and daughter, Amber Howard Patterson (Robert); grandchildren, Brittany Morrow Barbour (Brandon), Drew Morrow, Lynnex Patterson and Case Patterson; great-granddaughter, Notla Barbour and great-grandsons, Clayton Barbour, Noah and Caleb Broome; step-daughter, Pamela Sneed Payne (Dexter) and step-son, Daniel Sneed (Becky); step-grandchildren, Dakota Sneed, Seth Sneed, Gage Sneed, Justice McKay, Jarrett Sneed and Aerian McKay; brothers, Wayne Payne (Mary), Wade Howard (Linda), RL Howard (Debbie), Doug Howard (Shirley); and sister, Betty Roberson (James).
Harold was well known by the entire county and communities. He will be truly missed, but his family and friends rest in the fact that he is singing, playing and fishing in heaven with no more pain, heartache or worry in the presence of our Lord.
Funeral Services will be held at 11 am, Friday, February 1, 2019 at the Townson-Rose Funeral Home Chapel in Murphy. Rev. Doug Howard and Rev. Chip Siller will officiate. Burial will be in the Laurel Branch Cemetery in Bryson City, NC. Pallbearers will be Steve Hines, Robert Patterson, Drew Morrow, Brandon Barbour, Daniel Sneed and David Toney. Honorary pallbearers will be Mush Davis, Tom Anderson, Sam Cole, Danny Sneed, Chip Siller, Mitchell Prince and Ronnie Ware.
The family will receive friends from 6-8 pm, Thursday, January 31, 2019 at the Townson-Rose Funeral Home.
Townson-Rose Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
Joan Paulette White: Obituary
Obituaries January 25, 2019
Joan Paulette White
02/25/1947 – 01/21/2019
Joan Paulette White, age 71 of Murphy, NC passed away Monday, January 21, 2019 at her residence.
She was a native and lifelong resident of Cherokee County, NC and the daughter of the late Edward William and Nellie Moore McAfee. Joan was a supervisor for McAfee Election Services. She was a member of Little Brasstown Baptist Church.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a brother, John Edward McAfee.
She is survived by her husband, Charles White; one daughter, Sonia Lovingood and husband Al of Murphy; one son, Bryan White and wife Pam of Murphy; four grandchildren, Danielle Williams and husband Timmy, Zack Lovingood and fiance Hayden Verner, Kelci Coker and husband Justin and Jordan Lovingood all of Murphy; three great-grandchildren, Aayden and Connor Williams and Hawkins Coker; one brother, Sam McAfee of Thonotosassa, FL; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services will be held at 2 pm, Thursday, January 24, 2018 at Little Brasstown Baptist Church. Rev. Aud Brown will officiate. Burial will be held in the Sunset Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 5-8 pm, Wednesday, January 23 at the Townson-Rose Funeral Home in Murphy.
In lieu of flowers memorials donations may be made to The Gideon’s International, PO Box 164, Murphy, NC 28906 or to the Appalachian Angels, Inc., PO Box 442 Marble, NC 28905
Townson-Rose Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements
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.