Johnny Lowery, age 53, of Murphy, passed away Friday, September 7, 2018 in a Murphy hospital. Johnny was born in Tate, Georgia, but had lived in Cherokee County throughout his life.  He had worked for Creative Woodworks as a cabinet maker for nearly 15 years.  Johnny enjoyed racing, fishing, Tennessee football, and practical jokes was his favorite pastime.  Johnny loved being a father and was proud of his family.

He was the son of the late Mark Lowery and Roberta James Harrell.  He was also preceded in death by a sister, Louise Gulledge.

Surviving are his loving wife of 28 years, Shea Lowery; two daughters, Shelby and Morgan Lowery, both of the home; two sons, Heath Goad and wife, Kalie and Kelton Goad, all of Lubbock, Texas; a sister, Doris Pressley of Murphy; two brothers, Harold Lowery and wife, Teresa of Dalton, Georgia and Timothy Harrell and wife, Michelle of Marble; three grandchildren, Avery, Hunter, and Natalie Goad and another grandchild on the way. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

The family received friends from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 12, 2018 at Ivie Funeral Home, Murphy.

Ivie Funeral Home, Murphy in charge of all arrangements.

Guain H. Dockery, 95, of Marble passed away Wednesday, October 3, 2018 at her residence. She was a native and lifetime resident of Cherokee County. Guain retired from Coats America, working in the textile industry for 18 years. She was a member of the Oak Grove Baptist Church in Marble.

She was the daughter of the late William Harrison and Rosie Lee Garren Hancock and the wife of the late Rev. Harvey T. Dockery, who died January 7, 2002. She was also preceded in death by a son, Harrison Dockery; three sisters, Wilma Lovingood, Katherine Dockery, and Edna Carroll; and three brothers, Clint, Tommy, and Charles Hancock.

Surviving are a daughter, Nadine Lance and husband, Jim of Marble; two sons, Alfred Dockery and wife, Wanda and Danny Dockery and wife, Carolyn, all of Murphy; a daughter-in-law, Joy Dockery of Marble; a sister, Helen Wyke of Marble; nine grandchildren, 26 great grandchildren, and four great great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, October 6, 2018 in the Oak Grove Baptist Church in Marble with the Revs. Ricky Lance, Darrell Dockery, and Eddis Dockery officiating. The interment will be in Moss Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Jeff Lance, Bryan Dockery, Hunter Lance, Austin Dockery, Zack Dockery, and Benji Roberts. Mark Farmer, Joey Lewis, and all other grandsons will serve as honorary pallbearers.

The family will receive friends from 12:00-1:45 Saturday afternoon at the Oak Grove Baptist Church prior to the services.

The family requests memorials be made in memory of Guain H. Dockery to the Gideons International, PO Box 164, Murphy, NC 28906.

Ivie Funeral Home, Murphy in charge of all arrangements.

Kenneth Ronald Pylant, 69, of Murphy passed away Thursday, September 27, 2018 at his residence. He was born July 24, 1949 in Mountain City, Tennessee. Ron was raised in the north central area of Indiana and lived in Fort Wayne, Indiana before moving to Murphy in 2002. He was a veteran of the United States Army, serving in Vietnam as a combat medic. He graduated from Indiana University in 1974 with a bachelor’s degree in psychology and economics. He was a stockbroker for 23 years, retiring in 2000 as a registered principle, and functioning market manager, analyst, and position trader. Ron was a former member of Friendship Baptist Church and something of a student of the works of George W. Truett.

He was the son of the late Andrew Allen and Loretta Walker Pylant.

Surviving are a brother, Steven Pylant and wife, Kay and a nephew, Matthew Pylant, all of Leesburg, Indiana.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, October 5, 2018 in the Chapel of Ivie Funeral Home, Murphy with the Rev. Dick Stillwell officiating. The interment will be in Friendship Baptist Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Ed Crooks, Ron Epple, Dennis Wood, David Burrell, C.B. McKinnon, and Chris Dickey.

The family will receive friends from 1-1:45 Friday afternoon at the Ivie Funeral Home, Murphy prior to the services.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made in memory of Kenneth Ronald Pylant to the Truett Baptist Association, 2235 NC Highway 141, Marble, NC 28905.

Ivie Funeral Home, Murphy in charge of all arrangements.

Leon Gee, age 85, of Murphy, passed away Friday, September 21, 2018 in an Asheville assisted living facility. He was a native of Union County, Georgia, but had lived most of his life in Murphy.  Leon had served in the United States Air Force and was a Korean War Veteran.  He had worked at Olin-Matheson in Brevard, North Carolina before moving to Murphy in 1965.  Leon had worked as a letter-carrier for the US Postal Service for over 40 years.  He was a member of the Murphy Volunteer Fire Department for 25 years and also a member of the Murphy Jaycees.  Following his retirement, he enjoyed working for Jacky Jones Chevrolet. Leon was a member of the Murphy First Baptist Church.

He was the son of the late Mack L. and Bertie Cook Gee and husband of the late Peggy A. Gee, who died October 2, 2012.

Surviving are two sons, Danny Gee, his wife Barbara, and their daughters, Kristen and Lauren, all of Arden, North Carolina, and Robert Gee, his wife Joy, and their son, Robert, all of Knoxville, Tennessee; and a special daughter, Sonya Cabe and husband Mark of Murphy.

The family would like to thank Leon’s dedicated, loving, and kind caregivers,Vivian Allison, the staff of Brookdale Overlook, and Brookdale Walden Ridge.

Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 25, 2018 in the Chapel of Ivie Funeral Home, Murphy with Rev. Aud Brown officiating.  The interment was in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens with military graveside rites conducted by Murphy American Legion Post 96, Hayesville VFW Post 6812, and Hayesville American Legion Post 532. Pallbearers were Danny Gee, Robert F. Gee, Robert M. Gee, Mark Cabe, Melvin Cook, and George Postell.

The family received friends from 12:00-1:45 p.m. Tuesday, September 25^th at Ivie Funeral Home, Murphy prior to the service.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made in memory of Leon Gee to the Alzheimer’s Association, PO Box 96011, Washington D.C. 20090-6011.

Ivie Funeral Home, Murphy in charge of all arrangements.