John Carl Green: Obituary
Obituaries December 3, 2018December 14, 1931 – November 30, 2018
John Carl Green, 86, of Brasstown, passed away Friday, November 30, 2018, at Mission Hospital in Asheville.
Carl was born December 14, 1931, in Blairsville Georgia. He was a
member of First United Methodist Church of Murphy but had attended Little Brasstown Baptist Church for the last 22 years. He was a founding member and longtime supporter of the Brasstown Fire Dept. Carl enjoyed music and played his fiddle and mandolin with several local bands. He also
enjoyed working with heavy equipment but was most known for owning and
operating Green’s Gulf Station in Brasstown for 25 years.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and three brothers, Willie, Robert, and Dale Green and two sisters, Julia Caylor and Vesta Dyer.
Survivors include his loving wife of forty years, Shirley Huskins Green,
one son, Jerry Green and wife Vicki of Brasstown, NC, their two sons,
Cody Green of Carrboro, NC and Corey Green of Waynesville, NC, one step-daughter, Tammy Smith and husband Richard and their three children,
Christina, Brad, and Amanda, also three great-grandchildren, all of Atlanta, Georgia.
The family will receive friends on Sunday, December 2nd from 6-8:30 pm at the Cochran Funeral Home. The funeral service will be Monday, December 3rd at 2 pm at the Cochran Funeral Home with Rev. Aud Brown of Little Brasstown Church officiating with the help of Harold Stiles. Music provided by the Wilson Family.
The immediate family will be present for a graveside service with military honors. Military honors provided by the Murphy VFW Post 10222, Joe Miller Elkin American Legion Post 96, DAV Chapter 73, and Clay County VFW Post 6812.
Arrangements are entrusted to the Cochran Funeral Home of Murphy. You may send condolences to the family and sign the guest registry at www.cochranfuneralhomes.com
Cherline Wanda Green: Obituary
Obituaries November 26, 201806/14/1933 – 11/06/2018
She is survived by four daughters, Debbie Ann Crowe, Carolyn Morrow, Linda Morrow and Gail Baker; two sisters, Faye Guffey and Katherine Duckworth; 11 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and 16 great-great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services will be held at 2 pm, Saturday, November 10, 2018 at the Townson-Rose Funeral Home Chapel in Murphy. Rev. Ralph Barnard and Rev. Calvin Murphy will officiate. Burial will be in the New Martins Creek Baptist Church Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 12-2 pm, Saturday, November 10, 2018 at the Townson-Rose Funeral Home.
Townson-Rose Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
Eldon Morrow: Obituary
Obituaries November 26, 201805/28/1942 – 11/16/2018
Eldon Morrow, age 76 of Andrews, NC passed away Friday, November 16, 2018 at his residence.
He was a native and lifelong resident of Cherokee County, NC and the son of the late Lloyd and Alice Graves Morrow. Eldon retired from Baker’s Furniture. He loved the Atlanta Braves, Jimmy Johnson and he never missed a NASCAR race. Eldon loved cheeseburgers from the Burger Basket and eating ice cream but more than anything he loved his girls and Cooper.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brothers, Clinton, Ralph, Ray and infant brother Robert Morrow; and sisters, Hazel Morrow Reid and Dorothy “Tootsie” Fralick.
He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Melba “Snookie” Morrow; one daughter, Laynette Morrow; four brothers, Glen Morrow and wife Jo of Farner, TN, Howard Morrow and wife Margaret of Blue Ridge, GA, Donnie Morrow and wife Lisa of Copperhill, TN and Kenny Morrow of Turtletown, TN; sister, Pauline Morrow Cain of Farner, TN; grandchildren, Chanteah Jordan, Ciara Payne Gillespie and husband Colin; two great-grandchildren, Cooper Orr and Nevaeh Gillespie; and over one hundred nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held at 3 pm, Sunday, November 18, 2018 at the Red Marble Baptist Church in Andrews. Rev. Paul Ray Morgan and Rev. Mickey Stewart will officiate. The family will receive friends from 2-3 pm.
Pallbearers will be David Allen, Brandon Allen, RL Jordan, Justin Derreberry, Lonnie Postell, Steve West and Kevin Bickley.
You may send tributes to the Morrow family at www.townson-rose.com
Townson-Rose Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
Thomas M Hudson: Obituary
Obituaries November 26, 201808/11/1939 – 11/19/2018
Tom grew up and attended school in Parkersburg, West Virginia. He joined the Air Force in 1957 with basic training at Lackland Air Force Base in Texas. During part of his service he was briefly on the island of Eniwetok during the testing of Atomic Bombs.
Tom and his wife Shirley of 59 years were married on August 16, 1959 in Chillicothe, Missouri. They have two children, Paul of Hayesville, NC and Jill Chouvelon and husband and children of Boston, MA; five grandchildren, Laurie Beal of St Louis, MO, Brook and Bryce Hudson of San Diego, CA and Alexander and Jonathan Chouvelon of Boston; great grandchildren, Coletin, Landon, Rylie and Jadynn Beal of St Louis.
Tom and Shirley enjoyed taking trips in their travel trailer after retirement and square dancing until Tom’s health forced them to give that up. Even though he was in failing health, he could be seen regularly mowing his grass on the tractor. Tom loved life and enjoyed his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. He will be greatly missed by friends and family.
Townson-Rose Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
Patricia Chance Johnson: Obituary
Obituaries November 26, 20187/06/1945 – 11/18/2018
She was a native of Cherokee County, NC and the daughter of the late Frank Boyd and Hazel Pearl Myers Chance. She was a graduate of Hayesville High School. Patricia was employed with Levi Strauss & Company for 25 years. She was a member of the Ebenezer Baptist Church for 22 years. Patricia was a loving wife, mother and grandmother.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her son, Michael David Garrett; and one step grandson, Jonah Blake Johnson.
She is survived by her husband, Johnny Johnson; two step-sons, Keith Johnson (Crissy) of Aiken, SC and Mark Johnson (Melissa) of Murphy, NC; one step-grandson, Daniel Johnson (Carleigh) of Chapel Hill, NC; one granddaughter, Samantha Garrett of Murphy, NC; three great-grandchildren and one sister, Sandy Vance and husband Jim of Murphy, NC and Larry Chance of Canton, GA. .
A Memorial Service will be held at 1 PM, Saturday, November 24, 2018 at the Ebenezer Baptist Church. Rev. Edward Carter and Dr. Eddis Dockery will officiate.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Ebenezer Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, 1604 Ebenezer Road, Murphy, NC 28906.
Townson-Rose Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Kenneth Hilman Ledford: Obituary
Obituaries November 7, 2018Kenneth Hilman Ledford
10/30/1926 – 11/03/2018
Cherokee NC Sheriff Office Arrests Man for Sexual Assault of a Minor
Arrest Reports, News, Police & Government November 6, 2018
CHEROKEE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE SHERIFF DERRICK PALMER FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, November 05, 2018 For more information call 828.837.2589
MURPHY MAN ARRESTED FOR SEXUAL ASSAULT
Murphy, NC— Sheriff Derrick Palmer announced the October 30th, 2018 arrest of Harry James Verner, a 18 year old Murphy North Carolina man for charges stemming from the sexual assault of a minor.
On or about October 15th, 2018 the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office was notified that a young child had been sexually assault on or about October 13th, 2018 at a residence in the Hiwassee Dam Community of Cherokee County North Carolina. Pursuant to that information an investigation was conducted in which Verner was identified as the suspect which lead to his October 30th, 2018 arrest.
Harry James Verner is currently being held in the Cherokee County Detention Center for First Degree Statutory Sexual Offense with a Child and Taking Indecent Liberties with a Child. Verner’s secure bond is currently $200,000.00. Verner currently has November 08th, 2018 District Court date.
Sheriff Derrick Palmer stated “We thank the Cherokee County Schools, and the District Attorney’s Office for their cooperation and assistance in this investigation. These are difficult cases for all concerned. Because of the age of the victim and the nature of the crime there will be no further press releases from this office.”
To report suspicious activity and suspect violations of the law please call 828-837-1344 or submit a tip at [email protected].
Hal Kenneth Osthoff: Obituary
Obituaries November 1, 2018
Hal Kenneth Osthoff
03/30/1947 – 10/13/2018
He is survived by his daughter Audrey Morgan and husband Ricky of Robbinsville, NC.
The family will receive friends from 5:00-6:30pm, Sunday October 28, 2018 at Shepard of the Mountains Church in Murphy.
Memorial Services will be held at 6:30pm, Sunday October 28, 2018 at Shepard of the Mountains Church in Murphy.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Journey Fellowship Church, 1180 Andrews Rd. Murphy, NC 28906.
Fay Parrish: Obituary
Obituaries October 9, 2018Fay Parrish | 09/29/1938 – 10/08/2018
She was a native of Owen County, Indiana and was the daughter of the late Virgil and Kathleen Livengood. She enjoyed playing bingo and traveling. Fay loved spending time with her family.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Marion Parrish; son, Danny Parrish; sister, May Knight and brother, Morris Livengood.
She is survived by her daughter, Grace Blanton and husband David of Murphy; two sisters, Ginny Sutton of Collins, GA and Katie Bright of Guton, GA; six grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held at 2pm, Saturday October 20, 2018 at the Townson-Rose Funeral Home Chapel in Murphy, NC. Pastor Ricky Lane will officiate.
You may send tributes to the Parrish family at www.townson-rose.com.
Townson-Rose Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
Jean Higgins: Obituary
Obituaries October 5, 2018
Jean Higgins, 93, of Hayesville, passed away Sunday, September 9, 2018 at a Murphy care facility. She was a native of Long Branch, New Jersey and had lived in Boca Raton, Florida before moving to the Pine Log area of Clay County in 1976. She married Ken in 1948 and they moved to Boca Raton, Florida in 1957 with three children. She received a Master’s degree in Education from Florida Atlantic University and taught elementary school for 11 years. Jean was a member of the Hayesville Presbyterian Church and enjoyed volunteering at the Moss Memorial Library, Granny’s Attic, and Clay County Food Pantry.
She was the daughter of the late Ernest Graham and Edna Sutphen Brizell and the wife of the late Ken Higgins, who died in 1996. She was also preceded in death by a son, Kenneth Higgins.
Surviving are two daughters, Holly Caldwell of Concord, North Carolina and Janet Williams of Biloxi, Mississippi; two sons, Keith Higgins of Wellesley Hills, Massachusetts and David Higgins of Boca Raton, Florida; ten grandchildren, seven great grandchildren, and two great great grandchildren. She also leaves behind Glenda Clayton of Young Harris, Georgia, a devoted friend and caregiver for many years.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made in memory of Jean Higgins to the Hayesville Presbyterian Church, PO Box 646, Hayesville, NC 28904 or Moss Memorial Library, 26 Anderson Street, Hayesville, NC 28904 or Granny’s Attic, 200 Hwy. 64, Hayesville, NC 28904.
Ivie Funeral Home, Hayesville in charge of arrangements.
Roger James Berrong: Obituary
Obituaries October 5, 2018
Roger James Berrong, age 82, passed away Friday morning, September 21, 2018 at his home.
He was born March 16, 1936 in Clay County, NC to the late Jesse Bon and Jessie Scroggs Berrong.
He attended Hayesville School and had to quit in the eighth grade to work. When he was 17, he went to Chicago, Illinois to work for 11 years before coming back to Clay County. He owned and operated the Sinclair Station in Murphy for 10 years. During this time he built and raced his own car #3 at Tri-County Raceway for three years. Red Skylar always called him Hard Luck Berrong in his articles in the Scout. After selling the station he went to work for Good Year in Murphy as the service manager for four years. He then went to work for Burch Motors as service manager for seven years. Roger then worked for the NC Department of Transportation as a mechanic for 19 years until his retirement in 1999. He raised gardens, worked in his shop and loved to sit on his porch. Roger was a member of New Hope Baptist Church where he enjoyed singing in the choir and testifying his love for his Lord and Savior.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife of 52 years, Mary Evelyn Crisp Berrong; and two brothers, Terry and Ralph Berrong.
He is survived by two daughters, Vicki Queen and husband Robbie and Debbie Mills and husband Keith all of Hayesville, NC; one son, Brad Berrong and Laurie Terry of Murphy, NC; one sister, Carolyn Rogers of Hayesville, NC; three brothers, Don Berrong of Hayesville, NC, George Berrong of Powder Springs, GA and Johnny Berrong of the Bellview community; grandchildren, Blake Brooks, of Hayesville, NC, Tara Robinson of Hayesville, NC, Justin Berrong of Hayesville, NC, Jordan Berrong of Marble, NC, McKenzie Terry of Charlotte, NC and Cody Terry of Murphy, NC; and seven great grandchildren.
A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 PM Sunday, September 30,, 2018 at the Townson Rose Funeral Home Chapel in Hayesville, NC. Rev. Aud Brown will officiate.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the New Hope Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, c/o Gloria Swanson, 147 Hwy 180, Hiawassee, GA 30546 or to The Gideon’s International, PO Box 164, Murphy, NC.
Townson-Rose Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
You may send tributes to the family at www.mem.com
Austin “Dump” White: Obituary
Obituaries October 5, 2018
Austin “Dump” White, age 87 of Andrews, NC passed away Wednesday, September 26, 2018 at Erlanger Murphy Medical Center.
He was the son of the late McClain and Parlee Gibby White. Austin was a US Army veteran. He retired from the Nantahala Power after 34 years of service.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by three sons, Iran “Bo” White, Byran “Bimby” White and Philip White; brothers, Fred, Lester, Otis, Grover and Aaron White; and sisters, Willie Belle, Ellen and Christine.
He is survived by five grandchildren, Levi White and wife Misty, Heather Drennan and husband Michael, Amanda White, Shasta Martin and husband Jamie and Cody White, eight great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services will be held at 3 pm, Sunday, September 30, 2018 at the Townson-Rose Chapel in Andrews. Randall Young will officiate. Burial will be in the Valleytown Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Andrew Chastain, Lennie Cutshaw, Roger Dale Roberts, Matthew White, Landon White, Scottie Baker and Harold Brooks. Honorary pallbearers will be Hayden, Lauren and Caitlyn.
The family will receive friends from 1-3 pm, Sunday, September 30, 2018 at the Townson-Rose Chapel in Andrews.
Townson-Rose Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
You may send tributes to the family at www.mem.com
Murphy Lady Bulldogs break Cherokee’s 30-game streak
Murphy Bulldogs, Team FYN Sports January 28, 2018
The Murphy Lady Bulldogs have been nothing short of legendary this season, but that’s nothing new for them. Last year the varsity girls went 26-2, falling by only one point in the Elite 8 to the eventual state champions.
“I couldn’t ask for a better team. They work extremely hard and do everything asked of them,” Murphy head coach Ray Gutierrez told TeamFYNSports last week. This week was no exception.
The Lady Bulldogs (18-1, 7-0) kicked last week off with a 52-32 win on the road at Hayesville, followed by a 74-26 road win over Andrews.
Jessica Beckner (15) pulls in a tough rebound while Sydni Addison (35) and Bri Moore (10) assist defensively in a game earlier this season. Photo by Jenni Dixon, TeamFYNSports.
Sydni Addison, the ball hawk of the night, had seven steals on defense, scored six points and pulled in seven rebounds.
How do you beat two great wins on the road? You turn around and win two big games back-to-back at home.
How do you beat a 19-90 road win over Nantahala (Topton, NC)? You hold them under 10 points of offense.
On Friday, Nantahala took a rough road trip down to Murphy only to leave with their lowest offensive performance of the season. The Lady Bulldogs (wo)man-handled the Lady Hawks, coming away with a 77-8 home win, their 17th team victory of the season. They knew Saturday night’s game would be a true test.
Following the huge win over Nantahala, the Braves of Cherokee High (then 10-4, 7-0), came to Murphy for the matchup the entire state of North Carolina has been waiting to see.
“Cherokee had won 30 straight regular season conference games,” coach Gutierrez said of their opponent. “The gym was packed and both teams played their guts out. It was a great atmosphere for a basketball game.”
The first quarter was a close one – much closer than many of the games Murphy has played this season – with the Lady Bulldogs holding only a 4-point margin over the Braves, 18-14. The Lady Bulldogs, who average more than 60-points per game, were hitting their usual offensive numbers; but the Braves’ offense was up to the task early-on, making this game a true challenge for Murphy.
The ability of the Murphy Lady Bulldogs’ defense to collapse on the ball and apply pressure for four full quarters of basketball is a large part of their success this season. Photo by Jenni Dixon, TeamFYNSports.
By halftime, Murphy had extended their lead by only one point. Trailing by five (43-38), the Braves were still in a dangerous position and neither team was a sure victor. Sharpshooters Clapsaddle and Pickens refused to leave the game in anyone’s hands other than their own. The two combined for 8-of-11 3-point attempts, combining for 31% of the total points for the Lady Bulldogs.
In the end, the Lady Bulldogs held on to defeat the Cherokee Braves 77-74, giving the Braves their first conference loss of the season (breaking a 30-game streak).
Clapsaddle scored 30 points, while Pickens had 14. Beckner scored 12 points in the game while Thompson scored nine points, Bri Moore had six, Martin scored four points and Addison scored a basket for two. Addison led the team with rebounds (8), while Beckner also pulled in eight boards, three offensively and five on defense.
Maroon Devils outlast Bulldogs, 29-27
Murphy Bulldogs, Murphy High October 22, 2017
By Tiffany Santos, TeamFYNSports Reporter:
The crisp October air set the tone for the friday night football game between the Murphy Bulldogs (7-2, 3-1) and Swain County Maroon Devils (5-4, 4-1). The last time Murphy went up against this rival, the Bulldogs handed the Maroon Devils a harrowing loss (35-3). October 20th’s game between the rivalry schools was a different story. The Bulldogs put up a great effort but fell short by a 2-pt loss with a final score of 29-27; Swain taking home the win and the bragging rights.
In the 1st Quarter, senior #12 Brodie Bowman from Swain County scored the first touchdown with a 9-yard blast to paydirt. However, #11 Tanner Wiggins’ PAT was no good. With the missed kick, Swain started the game with a lead of 6-0.
Murphy answered with a touchdown by senior quarterback (#1) Joey Curry, who threw a pass complete to senior receiver (#4) DeAndre Jackson for 58 yards. The PAT was spot on by senior kicker and female football superstar (#3) Katelyn Jones. With this touchdown Murphy led Swain 7-6 as the 1st quarter came to a close.
The 2nd quarter exploded with two touchdowns for Murphy, and two for Swain. It seemed like each team was coming in strong without backing down. With 0:51 seconds left in the 1st half, Murphy quarterback (#1) Joey Curry threw a 17-yard pass complete to (#2) Micah Nelson. Jones once again showed how she earned her jersey, making good on her PAT kick. The TD and PAT tied the score up 20-all going into halftime.
By the end of the 3rd, Murphy was leading Swain with a score of 27-26, but a 24-yard field goal was successfully attempted by Swain County #11 Tanner Wiggins, bringing the lead to Swain County with a 29-27 score. It’s safe to conclude that penalties and mental mistakes may have cost Murphy the game, as the Bulldogs were penalized a total of 14 times for 131 yards on the night.
Nearing the end of the 4th Quarter, a player for the Bulldogs made a mistake that put Murphy in a 4th and 72 play. The player recovered the ball that was fumbled by his own team, but mistakenly ran the wrong way. Thankfully a teammate was able to stop him from running any further.
“I ain’t blaming this on anybody, I blame this on everybody. Not just one side,” Murphy Bulldogs Coach Gentry told TeamFYNSports. “Everybody that stepped on this field tonight didn’t do their job. It’s that simple. It’s not what tonight is, it’s how you react to it, and how big you come back!”
All-in-all, the Bulldogs and Maroon Devils put up a good fight, but in the end the Maroon Devils were the ones to taste victory. Sportswriter’s note: They say those that never win, never learn from loss. From hearing Murphy’s head coach speak about this defeat, I believe the Bulldogs will be able to learn from this game and make any changes necessary to continue on the road to the State Championships.
The Murphy Bulldogs (7-2, 3-1) have a home conference game vs Rosman (2-7, 1-3) this Friday, October 27th, 2017 @ 7:30pm.
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John Clayton “JC” Newton: Obituary
Obituaries November 26, 2018August 22, 1944 – November 18, 2018
Mr. John Clayton “JC” Newton, age 74 of Marble, entered his heavenly home on Sunday, November 18, 2018 at his home with his family by his side. Mr. Newton was born August 22, 1944 in Murphy, NC to the late Lester Newton and the late Mary Ann Laney Newton. A member of Tomotla Baptist Church, he was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Crayton Newton and son, John Brian Newton. In his spare time, JC enjoyed farming, hunting, and going to livestock sales. He was an animal lover and he enjoyed taking them in and caring for them.
Survivors include loving wife of 53 years, Sallie Ruth Newton, son and daughter-in-law, John Steven and Mary Newton, brother and sister-in-law, Albert and Becky Newton, brother and sister-in-law, Therman and Jody Newton, sister and brother-in-law, Verdie and Joe Patterson, sister and brother-in-law, Annie Mae and Bobby Dockery, three grandchildren, Heather Newton, Greg Newton, and Michael Newton, and one great-grandchild, Little John Newton. Also several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, November 20, 2018 at 2:00 pm at the Cochran Funeral Home of Murphy with the Rev. Mitchell Totherow officiating. Music provided by Regina Owens Delili and Mary Newton. Interment will follow in the Little Brasstown Baptist Church Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Greg Newton, Michael Newton, Jason Newton, Jack Newton, Bronson Newton, Heather Newton, Marty Cook and Terry Macky. Honorary pallbearer is Jamie Reynolds.
The family will receive friends at the Cochran Funeral Home of Murphy on Monday evening, November 19, 2018 from 5-9 pm.
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.
Peter Anthony Argo: Obituary
Obituaries November 7, 2018
Peter Anthony Argo
07/13/1930 – 10/29/2018