Leonard Amos: Obituary
Obituaries April 30, 2018Leonard Amos, age 68, of Murphy, passed away Saturday, April 7, 2018 in a Murphy care facility. He was a native and lifetime resident of Cherokee County. He attended Murphy High School. Leonard worked for many years as a stock clerk at both Ingles and Walmart. He was a member of Grape Creek Baptist Church. Leonard enjoyed working outside in his garden and helping others in need.
He was the son of the late Claude and Ruby Hughes Amos. He was also preceded in death by an infant son, Samuel; a sister, Linda Amos; and two brothers, Floyd and Walter Amos.
Surviving are his wife of 31 years, Kay Amos; a daughter, Michelle Amos of Murphy; a son, Marc Amos of Canton, North Carolina; two step-daughters, Sharon Vespasian and Laurie Radford, both of Murphy; a sister, Lucille Amos of Murphy; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 10, 2018 in the Chapel of Ivie Funeral Home, Murphy with the Rev. Steve West officiating. Music was provided by Steve Coleman and Grape Creek Baptist Choir. The interment was in Grape Creek Baptist Church Cemetery. Pallbearers were Jeremiah Barnard, William Vespasian III, Keith and Mark Johnson, and Dewayne and Eric Hogsed.
The family received friends from 12-1:45 Tuesday afternoon at the Ivie Funeral Home, Murphy prior to the services.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made in memory of Leonard Amos to the Shriners Hospitals for Children, Attn: Office of Development, 2900 N. Rocky Point Drive, Tampa, FL 33607 or Grape Creek Cemetery Fund, c/o Marvin Shuler, 1340 Grape Creek Road, Murphy, NC 28906.
Ivie Funeral Home, Murphy in charge of all arrangements.
Russell Wade West: Obituary
Obituaries March 30, 2018
Russell Wade West, 45, of Andrews passed away Friday, March 9, 2018. He was a native and lifetime resident of Andrews. Russell enjoyed fishing and working on cars. He worked with Mason’s Creations installing gutters and vinyl siding.
He was the son of the late Carrol Wade and Kathy Passmore West. He was also preceded in death by the maternal grandfather, R.L. Passmore.
Surviving are two daughters, Tara Smith and Arica Smith, both of Pleasant Plains, Arkansas; his former wife, Melinda Anderson Jump of Hayesville; two sisters, Angela Kerr and Darla West, both of Andrews; a brother, Tim West and wife, Morgan of Fort Bragg, North Carolina; the paternal grandmother, Gertrude Cecil of High Point; six grandchildren, Dakota, Jaydon, Julian, Rayleigh, Jessie, and Ashlynn; two nieces, Emerson and Kaylee; and two nephews, Noah and A.J.
A memorial service was held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, March 24, 2018 in the Rowlands Creek Baptist Church with the Rev. Kenny Ball officiating.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made in memory of Russell Wade West to Ivie Funeral Home to help with funeral expenses.
Ivie Funeral Home, Andrews in charge of arrangements.
Elsie Bruce: Obituary
Obituaries November 26, 2018January 28, 1928 – October 16, 2018
Mrs. Elsie Bruce, age 90, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, October 16, 2018, after an extended illness. She was the daughter of the late Ervin Jones and the Late Sarah Trantham Jones. Mrs. Bruce was preceded in death by mother and father, brothers, George Jones and Sherman Jones, sisters, Nora Spurling, Ora Hembree, and Ethel Cross.
Survivors include her daughters, Mary (Jess) Deaver of Blairsville, GA, and Callie Johnson of Murphy, NC, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.
Funeral Services will be at the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Murphy, NC on Friday, October 19, 2018, at 3:00 PM with Rev. Bo Phillips officiating. Interment will follow in the Valley Town Cemetery.
The family will receive friends on Friday, October 19, 2018, from 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm.
Arrangements entrusted to the Cochran Funeral Home in Murphy, NC. You may send condolences to the family and sign the guest register at www.cochranfuneralhomes.com.
Alma Mae Davis: Obituary
Obituaries November 7, 2018Alma Mae Davis
09/14/1921 – 11/04/2018
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Davis Sr.; son, Ralph Davis Jr. and brothers, William and Frederick Young.
She is survived by her son, Roger Davis of Athens, TN; daughter-in-law, Norma Davis; sisters, Wilma Smith, Bernice Geislen, Mary Brown, Thelma Firshing and Marty Zarzaka; 8 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren.
No services are planned at this time.
Townson-Rose Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Paulette H. Wren: Obituary
Obituaries November 1, 2018
Paulette H. Wren, 75, of Hayesville passed away Saturday, October 27, 2018. She was a native of Rome, Georgia, but lived most of her life in Fayette County, Georgia, where she worked for the Federal Aviation Authority. Upon her retirement, she moved to Clay County in 2003. Paulette enjoyed painting and gardening and being active with the exercise group at Hayesville First United Methodist Church. She was a member of the Truett Memorial First Baptist Church.
She was the daughter of the late Paul Gary and Jane Rucker Hammond and was preceded in death by her first husband, Walter Irvin Dozier, who died November 14, 2005.
Surviving are her husband, Henry Wren; three sons, Scott Dozier and wife, Tracy of Greenville, South Carolina, Todd Dozier and wife, Suzie of Newnan, Georgia, and Chris Dozier and wife, Dixie of Ludowici, Georgia; a sister, Kat Hammond of Egypt; a brother, Danny Hammond of Greenville, North Carolina; seven grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. Friday, November 2, 2018 in the Truett Memorial First Baptist Church with the Rev. Johnny Foster officiating. The interment will be in the Laurel Hills Memory Gardens. Pallbearers will be Scott, Todd, and Chris Dozier, Jeff Souza, Ray Davis, Jimmy Etheridge, Scott Kelley, and Greg Nease.
The family will receive friends from 1-2:45 Friday afternoon at the Truett Memorial First Baptist Church prior to the services.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made in memory of Paulette H. Wren to the Truett Memorial First Baptist Church, PO Box 464, Hayesville, NC 28904.
Ivie Funeral Home, Hayesville in charge of all arrangements.
George J. Menasian: Obituary
Obituaries October 25, 2018George J. Menasian
12/09/1931 – 10/18/2018
He was a native of Wayne County, Detroit and the son of the late George Ead Menasian and Pearl Amanda Truett Menasian. George spent his summers in North Carolina with his grandmother, Amanda Truett. He was a member of the Cherokee Masonic Lodge # 146 and a member of Shady Grove Baptist Church in Murphy, NC.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, George Edward Menasian; his daughter, Lois Ann McGarry of Bethlehem, PA; his brother, Edward Menasian; his sisters, Mary Menasian of Murphy, NC, Yvonne Toft of Howell Michigan, and Trudy Cusick of Royal Oak, Michigan.
He is survived by his wife, Lois Allison Menasian; his daughters, Linda Marie Cook of Michigan and Laura Jean Miller of Puyallup, Washington; his sisters, Glenna Barcyz of Warren, Michigan, and Sandra Kersey of Williamsburg, Kentucky; eight grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends from 12:00pm to 2:00pm on Wednesday, October 24, 2018 at the Townson-Rose Funeral Home Chapel in Murphy, NC. The funeral service will follow at 2:00pm. Rev. Gerald Derreberry will officiate. Pallbearers will be Dustin Whitener, Ed Menasian, Marc Menasian, Jason Savugot, Michael Savugot, and Kevin Bailey. Burial will be in the Shady Grove Baptist Church Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Oxford Home for Children, 600 College Street, Oxford, NC 27565 and the Shady Grove Cemetery Fund, 6 Deweese Street, Murphy, NC.
Townson-Rose Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
Steven Randall Hogan: Obituary
Obituaries October 23, 2018
Steven Randall Hogan, 80, of Kernersville, North Carolina, formerly of Andrews, passed away Monday, October 22, 2018 in a Winston Salem, North Carolina care facility. Steve a was native of Cherokee County, but lived in Kernersville for more than 30 years. He was a veteran of the Korean War, serving in the United States Army. For 20 years, Steve had been a long-haul truck driver and for an additional 15 years, he had driven locally. He enjoyed his retirement for approximately 20 years from ABF Trucking Company. He was a member of the Valleytown Baptist Church. Steve enjoyed playing golf and was an avid animal lover. He loved his time at the lakehouse on Nantahala.
He was the son of the late William Clarence and Cora Kilpatrick Hogan. He was also preceded in death by an infant brother.
Surviving are his wife, Gail Robertson Hogan; a daughter, Kathy Lamb and husband, Tommy of Albertville, Alabama; a step-son, Steve Robertson and wife, Linda of Kernersville; a brother, Donald Hogan and wife, Joyce of Andrews; a granddaughter, Chelsey Karr and husband, Nick of Arab, Alabama; a step-grandson, Zachary Robertson of Kernersville; a niece, Cindy Luther and a nephew, Perry Hogan.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, October 25, 2018 in the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home, Andrews, with the Rev. Tommy Lamb officiating. The interment will be in Valleytown Cemetery with military graveside rites conducted by the Andrews VFW Post 7620 and the Murphy American Legion Post 96. Pallbearers will be Perry and Will Hogan, Greg Ledford, Ron Turner, Nick Karr, and Colton Luther.
The family will receive friends from 12-1:45 Thursday afternoon at the Ivie Funeral Home, Andrews prior to the services.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made in memory of Steven Randall Hogan to the Second Chance Shelter, 130 County Road 398, Boaz, AL 35957.
Ivie Funeral Home, Andrews in charge of all arrangements.
Pamela Kinnersley Martin: Obituary
Obituaries October 17, 2018
Pamela Kinnersley Martin, age 58 of Hayesville, NC passed away Sunday, October 14, 2018 at her residence.
She was born in Cherokee County, NC to the late Rev. Donald Kinnersley, Sr. and Jonnie Kinnersley. Pamela worked for Moog for 38 years. She loved her husband, daughters and grandchildren. Pamela enjoyed listening to gospel music. She was non-denomination; she was a born again Christian.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by one sister, Marjorie Kinnersley.
She is survived by her husband, Michael Martin; two daughters, Monica Wayman and husband Stuart and Tonya Raper and husband Christopher; two brothers, Dale Kinnersley, Jr. and wife Marilyn and Jim Kinnersley and wife Jamie; four grandchildren, Ellison Wayman, George Raper, Jack Wayman and Marshall Raper; and several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.
Funeral Services will be held at the Bell Scene Baptist Church in Hiawassee, GA at 11 am, Wednesday, October 17, 2018. Rev. Mitchell Martin and Rev. Ralph Barnard will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Rev. Tim Kinnersley will conduct graveside service and a eulogy will be given by Nancy Spivey. Pallbearers will be Kevin Kinnersley, Brian Kinnersley, Shane Spivey, Jacob Garner, Josh Swanson and Daniel Moss.
The family will receive friends from 6-8 pm, Tuesday, October 16, 2018 at the Townson-Rose Funeral Home Chapel of Hayesville.
Townson-Rose Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
Ashley Annette Weaver: Obituary
Obituaries October 9, 2018Ashley Annette Weaver | 12/10/1983 – 10/05/2018
In addition to her parents, she is survived by her children; Aiden Weaver and Chloe Roe; sister, Crystal Gadd, Brailey Barmore and Tasha Wooten and one nephew, several nieces and cousins.
Funeral services will be held at 7PM, Wednesday October 10, 2018 at Townson-Rose Funeral Home Chapel in Murphy. Rev. Freddy Maney will officiate. Pallbearers will be David Taylor, Tommy Taylor, Corey Hancock, Cameron Hancock, Frank Millsaps Jr. and Doug Millsaps. Honorary pallbearers will be Preston Mashburn, Cliff Queen and Glen Maney.
The family will receive friends from 5-7PM, Wednesday October 10, 2018 at Townson-Rose Funeral Home Chapel in Murphy.
You may send tributes to the family at www.townson-rose.com
Townson-Rose Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Guain H. Dockery: Obituary
Obituaries October 5, 2018
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: Obituary
Obituaries October 5, 2018
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: Obituary
Obituaries October 5, 2018
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 25th 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.
Richard Kenneth Drabek: Obituary
Obituaries October 5, 2018
Richard Kenneth Drabek gently slipped away on September 15, 2018 at the age of 80.
Rich enjoyed the Yankees, dancing, computer games, card games, get togethers, and traveling. His love story with his wife was a lasting memory for him. His proudest times were with his family and his 21 years he served in the United States Navy, retiring as a Chief Petty Officer. Additionally, he served 21 years in the US Post Office.
Rich is survived by Eileen, his loving wife of 36 years, one sister, five children: Raymond, Steven, Tina, Deena and Gregory, eleven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
The family will have a celebration of life gathering for family and friends on Oct. 20, 2018 from 2:00PM – 4:00PM at Konehete Park, 699 Conahetta Street, Murphy, NC 28906 Pavilion #3 next to baseball field.
In lieu of flowers please make donations to Four Seasons Hospice of Murphy, NC.
Townson-Rose Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
You may send tributes to the family at www.mem.com
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
Fay Bowers Grizzle: Obituary
Obituaries August 3, 2018
Fay Bowers Grizzle, 68, of Hayesville passed away Wednesday, August 1, 2018 in a Chattanooga, Tennessee hospital. She was a native of Cherokee County but lived most of her life in Hayesville. Fay was a loving homemaker.
She was the daughter of the late Charlie Columbus and Lillie Wilson Bowers and the wife of the late Cline Ray Grizzle, who died August 20, 2017. She also was preceded in death by four sisters, Blanche Overman, Nancy Smith, Mary Gail Guffey, and twin sister, Willa Mae Grizzle; and four brothers, Carl Bowers, John Henry Bowers, George Bowers, and an infant brother, Burl Bowers.
Surviving are three sons, Carl Ray Grizzle and wife, Teri of Hiawassee, Georgia, and Kevin Grizzle and wife, Juli, and Rodney Grizzle and wife, Marsha, all of Hayesville; a sister, Linda Bailey of Burlington, North Carolina; eight grandchildren and four great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
No services are planned at this time. Helen will be buried with her husband in the Grizzle Family Cemetery in Russell County, Virginia.
Ivie Funeral Home, Hayesville in charge of arrangements.
Boyd A. Rogers: Obituary
Obituaries August 3, 2018
Boyd A. Rogers, 90, of Andrews passed away Sunday, July 29, 2018 at his residence. Boyd was a native and lifetime resident of Cherokee County. He had worked with Southern Railroad for 42 years, retiring in 1989. Boyd was a member of the Andrews First Baptist Church.
He was the son of the late Joseph Arch and Bertha Gray West Rogers. He was also preceded in death by two sisters, Norma Rogers Best and Stella Rogers Tatham; and a brother, Paul W. Rogers.
Surviving are his wife of more than 70 years, Billie Mulkey Rogers; a son, Boyd Alan Rogers and wife, Linda B. of Greensboro, North Carolina; a brother, Harold R. Rogers and wife, Eulane of Cary, North Carolina; a grandson, Timothy Joseph Rogers; a step-grandson, Matthew J. Lauver; and 13 nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held at 3:00 p.m. Thursday, August 2, 2018 in the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home, Andrews with the Rev. Chuck Davis officiating. The interment was in Valleytown Cemetery. Pallbearers were Danny Tatham, Jim Mulkey, Jim and Jeff Johnson, Whitney Hines, and Barney and Tim Rogers.
The family received friends from 1-2:45 Thursday afternoon at the Ivie Funeral Home, Andrews prior to the services.
The family requests memorials be made in memory of Boyd A. Rogers to the Four Seasons Hospice, 571 S. Allen Road, Flat Rock, NC 28731.
Ivie Funeral Home, Andrews in charge of all arrangements.