Nancy Ann Solesbee: Obituary
Obituaries October 5, 2018
Nancy Ann Solesbee, age 73 of Nantahala went home to be with the Lord, Tuesday September 25, 2018.
She was the daughter of the late James and Anna Jean Cross. She was a wonderful homemaker, loving Mother and a member of Briartown Baptist Church.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sons, Darwin and Samuel Solesbee and brother, Gary Cross.
She is survived by her son, Tim and Jennifer Solesbee; father of the children, Jr. Solesbee; grandchildren, Justin Solesbee and Amy Ortiz and husband Jon; brother Donald Cross and fiancé,Denise Totherow; sister-in-law, Janet Cross; nieces, Lindsay Cross and Maggie Brostic and husband Mark and a special aunt, Betty Shields.
The family will receive friends from 1-3 pm, Saturday September 29, 2018 at Townson-Rose Chapel in Andrews.
Funeral Services will be held at 3 pm, Saturday September 29, 2018 at Townson-Rose Chapel in Andrews. Rev. Jack Hollowell will officiate. Pallbearers will be Pearly Owenby, Sidney May, Ronnie Bateman, Jon Ortiz, Kenneth Solesbee and Mitchell Owenby. Burial will be in Aquone Cemetery.
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 09/23 to 09/29
Arrest Reports October 1, 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 NC County Sheriff’s Office Arrest Report 09/16 to 09/22
Arrest Reports September 25, 2018
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Cherokee NC County Sheriff’s Office Arrest Report 08/26 to 09/02
Arrest Reports September 5, 2018
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Cherokee NC County Sheriff’s Office Arrest Report 08/12 to 08/18
Arrest Reports August 21, 2018
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Citizen Tip Leads to Arrests for Drugs and Fugitives
Arrest Reports, Police & Government, Press Release November 13, 2018
CHEROKEE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE
SHERIFF DERRICK PALMER
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Tuesday, November 13, 2018
For more information call 828.837.2589
CITIZEN TIP LEADS TO ARRESTS FOR DRUGS AND FUGITIVES
Murphy, NC— Sheriff Derrick Palmer announced the November 09th, 2018 arrest of 31 year old Matthew Wondra of Andrews North Carolina and 20 year old Katelyn Helmick of Sylvania Georgia for controlled substance violations and being fugitives from justice. During the evening hours of November 09th, 2018 the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office received information that a female was selling controlled substances at a local convenience store. Deputies went to the area and were able to locate the vehicle that Helmick and Wondra were occupying at the time. During the investigation a search of the vehicle and persons of Helmick and Wondra recovered controlled substances, paraphernalia and US currency. Additionally, a wants and warrant check of both Helmick and Wondra revealed they were wanted in Georgia in connection with a major theft investigation.
Matthew Wondra
Matthew Wondra was arrested and taken to the Cherokee County Detention Center where he was incarcerated for PWIMSD METHAMPHETAMINE, MAINTAIN PLACE CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE, POSSESS SCHEDULE II CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE, EXTRADITION/FUGITIVE OTHER STATE, POSSESS MARIJUANA UP TO 1/2 OZ, SIMPLE POSSESSION SCHEDULE IV CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE, POSSESS DRUG PARAPHERNALIA. Wondra is currently free after posting a $30,000.00 secure bond and has a November 29th, 2018 court date.
Katelyn Helmick
Katelyn Helmick was arrested and taken to the Cherokee County Detention Center where she was incarcerated for PWIMSD METHAMPHETAMINE, MAINTAIN PLACE CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE, POSSESS SCHEDULE II CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE,
EXTRADITION/FUGITIVE OTHER STATE, POSSESS MARIJUANA UP TO 1/2 OZ, SIMPLE POSSESSION SCHEDULE IV CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE, POSSESS DRUG PARAPHERNALIA. Helmick is currently being held on a $30,000.00 secure bond and has a November 29th, 2018 court date.
Sheriff Derrick Palmer stated “I want to commend the deputies on this arrest. They were diligent and pursued the investigation and not only took dangerous drugs off the street, but also located wanted fugitives. I would like to add that from this investigation we feel we can follow leads that will further our fight against the distribution of illegal substances in Cherokee County.”
To report suspicious activity and suspect violations of the law please call 828-837-1344 or submit a tip at [email protected].
Judy Alivia Lewis: Obituary
Obituaries November 7, 2018Judy Alivia Lewis
08/22/1943 – 11/04/2018
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Randal Scott Lewis; brothers, Martin, Dawson and Alton Blanton and sister, Virginia Branham.
She is survived by her son, Thomas Jason Lewis and girlfriend, Renee Crowder of Andrews; daughter Lynette Gray and husband Chet of Brasstown; grandson, JT Gray; brothers, Earl Blanton of Lexington, NC, Larry Blanton of Asheboro, NC; sister, Norma Faye Broxton of Wilmington, NC and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 2:30pm, Wednesday, November 7, 2018 at the Townson-Rose Chapel of Andrews. Rev. Chris Flick will officiate. Pallbearers will be JT Gray, Chet Gray, Tom Bzotte, Ted Cook, Robbie Revis and Tony White. Interment will be in Valleytown Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 1-2:30pm, Wednesday, November 7, 2018 at the Townson-Rose Chapel in Andrews.
You may send tributes to the family at www.mem.com
Townson-Rose Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
William “Billy” Mark Burnette: Obituary
Obituaries November 1, 2018William “Billy” Mark Burnette
08/01/1930 – 10/25/2018
William “Billy” Mark Burnette, age 88 of Southside, AL passed away Thursday, October 25, 2018 at his residence.
He was born in Union County, GA to the late Monroe and Dessie Collins Burnett. Billy worked as a federal poultry inspector. He was very creative and enjoyed woodworking. Billy was a musician.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Frankie Burnette; she passed away April 19, 2018. Billy and Frankie were married 63 years; two brothers, Durane Burnett and Monroe Burnett, Jr.; and one sister, Corrine Beaver.
He is survived by his daughter, Letricia McDaniel; two grandchildren, Charles “Mike” Roland McDaniel III and Jordan Elizabeth McDaniel.
Funeral Service will be held at 3 pm, Sunday, October 28, 2018 at the Townson-Rose Funeral Home Chapel in Murphy. Rev. Aud Brown will officiate. Special music will be provided by Vivian Brown. Burial will be in the Ivy Log Baptist Church Cemetery in Blairsville, GA. Pallbearers will be Charles McDaniel III, Robert Truett, Cody Truett, Jonah Truett, Ronald Harris and Brady Harris.
The family will receive friends from 2-3 pm, Sunday, October 28, 2018 at the Townson-Rose Funeral Home.
Townson-Rose Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
Mary Lou Stiles: Obituary
Obituaries October 25, 2018Mary Lou Stiles
11/06/1922 – 10/20/2018
Mary Lou Stiles, age 95 of Murphy, NC passed away Saturday October 20, 2018 at Murphy Rehab & Nursing.
She was the daughter of Robert Taylor Kelly and Rosetta Leatherwood. She was a homemaker and although she did not have any children of her own, she helped raise dozens of children in the Bear Paw Community.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Claude Stiles and several brothers and sisters.
She is survived by her brother, William T. Kelly and wife Lorine and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 2pm, Tuesday October 23, 2018 at Bear Paw Baptist Church. Rev. Steve Ware and Rev. Tommy Hayes and Rev. Eddie Hardin will officiate. Burial will follow in Bear Paw Baptist Church Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 1-2pm, Tuesday October 23, 2018 at Bear Paw Baptist Church prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to help family with expenses to Gail Kelly at Entegra Bank in Murphy, NC.
Townson-Rose Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Virginia Fields Walsh: Obituary
Obituaries October 9, 2018Virginia Fields Walsh | 07/08/1929 – 10/07/2018
Virginia, better known as “Ginny” was loved by all who knew her and brought much joy into everyone’s life. Her smile and humor are best described by the verse “a merry heart doeth good like a medicine” (Proverbs 17:22). Ginny retired from the public-school system serving the special needs children of Royal Oaks, MI in 1989. She served on the Board of Elections for many years. She was an active member and faithful servant at New Life Church in Hayesville, NC. The love of her life was serving God’s people with food, fellowship, and friendship.
She was reunited in heaven with: her husband, Lorne Walsh; her son, David J. Walsh; her sister, Dorothy DeLong, her brother, Edmund Fields; her sister, Patsy Satterfield, and many more precious loved ones.
She is survived by her sons, Michael Walsh and Daniel Walsh; her grandchildren, with whom she shared many a treasured moment: Matt (Maleita), Amy (Dan), Mark, and Adam; Jason (Jess), John (Jenn), Sara (Ted), R.J. (Jenna), and Katie (Edward); and Nikki (Tim), Amanda (Rick), and Jeremiah. Ginny counted it a blessing to witness the birth and lives of 21 great-grandchildren. She lived her life in a way that culminated with a testimony “Her children arise and call her blessed.” (Proverbs 31:28a)
Visitation will be held from 6:00p to 8:00p at New Life Church in Hayesville, NC. The funeral service will be on Saturday, October 13, 2018 at 11:00a at New Life Church, 34 Sunrise Place, Hayesville, NC 28904, officiated by Pastor Greg Carroll.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to: New Life Church to further the advancement the gospel of Christ.
“Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints” (Psalm 116:15) reminds us all how most precious she is to the Lord – but she was precious to all of us as well.
“Someday you will hear or read that “Ginny” is dead. Don’t you believe a word of it! I shall be more alive than I am now. I have just changed my address. I will have gone into the presence of God.” (Original Quote by Evangelist Billy Graham).
Pat Taylor: Obituary
Obituaries October 5, 2018
Pat Taylor, 83, of Asheville, formerly of Murphy, passed away Tuesday, October 2, 2018 at her residence. She was a native of Summit County, Ohio, but lived in Murphy for three years before moving to Asheville in 1976. She was owner of Fairview Tax Service.
She was the daughter of the late Wanda J. Kelley and the wife of the late Halsey J. Taylor, who died November 8, 2002. She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Debbie Pilleggi; and a son, Ronnie Pilleggi.
Surviving are three daughters, Laura Lee Brady and husband, Jesse of Asheville, North Carolina, Ramona Taylor and husband, Ray Green of Marion, North Carolina, and Cindy Chastain and husband, Bruce of Murphy; a son, Halsey Jack Taylor Jr. and wife, Becky of Fairview, North Carolina; a sister, Janet Bassett of Murphy; 13 grandchildren, Nick, Johnny, Jennifer, Amanda, Michelle, Sharon, Candace, David, Justin, Hayley, Brittany, Devon, and Steven; and 14 great grandchildren, Madison, Joey, Jackson, Hayden, Hunter, Hannah, Abby, Alex, Sammy, Joshua, Christopher, Mason, Lilah, and Alexandria.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, October 6, 2018 in the Chapel of Ivie Funeral Home, Murphy with Pastor Darrell McClaren officiating. The interment will be in Old Martins Creek Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Steven, David, and Justin Taylor, Joe Kime, Justin Sigmon, and Mike Pressley.
The family will receive friends from 9:30-10:45 Saturday morning at the Ivie Funeral Home, Murphy prior to the services.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made in memory of Pat Taylor to the Old Martins Creek Cemetery Fund, c/o Billy Stiles, 2299 Martins Creek Road, Murphy, NC 28906.
Ivie Funeral Home, Murphy in charge of all arrangements.
Virginia T. Gibson: Obituary
Obituaries October 5, 2018
Virginia T. Gibson, age 93, of Hayesville, passed away Saturday, September 22, 2018 in a Clay County care facility.
No services are planned at this time.
Ivie Funeral Home, Hayesville in charge of arrangements.
Lucille Drake McClintock: Obituary
Obituaries October 5, 2018
Lucille Drake McClintock passed away Monday, September 24 at the age of 98 in a Nursing Home in West Palm Beach, FL.
She was the daughter of the late Maude and Carl Drake of Nantahala, NC and the wife of Clarence “Mac” McClintock who passed away in 1997.
She is survived by two sons, Thomas (Dorothy) Silver of Windham, OH and Billy (Janet) Silver of Murphy, NC; one daughter, Betty (Brian) Foster of West Palm Beach, FL; two step-daughters, Kimberly McClintock of Fort Myers, FL and Terry (Steve) Fillow of Andrews, NC. She was a proud grandmother of over 15 grandchildren, many great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.
She never met a stranger and her home was always open to family and friends. She was deeply loved and will be missed by many.
A memorial service will be held at 1 pm, Saturday, October 13, 2018 at the Townson-Rose Chapel in Andrews, NC. David Silver will conduct the service. An inurnment will be held at the Aquone Cemetery in Nantahala, NC at a later date.
The family will receive friends from 12-1 pm, Saturday, October 13, 2018 at the Townson-Rose Chapel in Andrews, NC.
Townson-Rose Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
Richard Eugene Butler: Obituary
Obituaries October 5, 2018
Richard Butler, age 83 of Murphy, NC and Inglis, FL passed away Friday, September 27, 2018 at his residence.
Services will be held in Tampa, Florida.
Townson-Rose Funeral Home is in charge of arrangement
Cherokee NC County Sheriff’s Office Arrest Report 09/02 to 09/09
Arrest Reports September 12, 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 NC County Sheriff’s Office Arrest Report 08/19 to 08/26
Arrest Reports August 27, 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.
