Georgia Maryann Bull: Obituary
Obituaries November 7, 2018January 20, 1953 – October 23, 2018
Mrs. Georgia Maryann Bull, age 65 of Andrews, passed away Sunday, October 28, 2018, at Murphy Medical Center. Mrs. Bull was born January 20, 1953, in Westfield, NY to the late Clarence Charles and Burdina Culver Alcorn. Coming for Cape Coral, FL she had made Andrews her home for the past 17 years. She was a member of Grace Fellowship Baptist Church in Andrews and was employed as a teacher in the Cherokee County School System. She was preceded in death by a sister, Betty Jeannette.
Survivors include: husband of forty seven years, Dale E Bull, daughter, Lisa (Scott) Edson, son, Scot Bull, son, Michael (Wendy) Bull, daughter, Sara Maddie Mae Bull, brother, Charles “Chuck” (Mina) Alcorn, sister, Marshan (Richard) Rice, sister, Sheila (David) Stiles, brother, Harvey (Valerie) Lanphere, grandchildren, Mathew, Joshua, Hannah, Nathan, John, Shelby, Kyle, Aiden and Brooklynn, nephews and nieces also survive.
Services: Thursday, November 1, 2:00 PM, at Grace Fellowship Baptist Church with Pastor Jack Hollowell and Pastor William “Bill” Jennings Officiating.
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.
Denise Tunnell: Obituary
Obituaries October 25, 2018Denise Tunnell
06/23/1959 – 10/18/2018
She was born in Wilkesbury, PA to the late Raymond and Ann Mangan McVey. Denise was a homemaker. She enjoyed sewing, loved animals especially training dogs. Her family was her life.
She is survived by her husband, Robert Tunnell; two sons, Cody Tunnell and wife Seanna of Chesapeake Beach, MD and Donald Tunnell and wife Ashley of Blairsville, GA; three brothers, Dennis, Ray and Terrance; three sisters, Colleen, Kathleen and Dawn; two grandchildren, Kyra Tunnell and Robert Tunnell; and close friend, Paula Judd.
The family will have a private service at a later date.
Townson-Rose Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
Marie Ann Spivey: Obituary
Obituaries October 23, 2018
Marie Ann Spivey, 57, of Hayesville, died Saturday, October 20, 2018 at her residence. She was a native and lifetime resident of Clay County. Marie worked for Mohawk Industry and Clayco Corp. She also worked as a certified nursing assistant for Clay County Care Center. She was a member of Bible Missionary Baptist Church.
She was the daughter of the late James and Edna Cothern Patterson. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Loretta Patterson; and two brothers, Allen and Butch Patterson.
Surviving are her husband of 33 years, Roger G. Spivey; four sisters, Lena Worley, Geneva Chastain, and Jerita Burch, all of Hayesville, and Marlene Bell of Warne; three brothers, Larry and Junior Patterson, both of Lavonia, Georgia, and Marshall Patterson of Hayesville; and several nieces and nephews.
A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, October 25, 2018 in Bethel Cemetery with the Rev. Doyce Waters officiating.
Ivie Funeral Home, Hayesville in charge of all arrangements.
Shirley Martin Simonds: Obituary
Obituaries October 5, 2018
Shirley Martin Simonds, 80, of Andrews passed away Monday, October 1, 2018 at her residence. A native of Beckley, West Virginia, Shirley lived in Baltimore, Maryland before moving to Andrews in 1976. Shirley and her husband, Bishop Jack Simonds dedicated their lives to the Church of God. They were responsible for the founding and development of the Andrews Church of God. Shirley was currently a member of Peachtree Church of God.
She was the daughter of the late Cecil Wade Martin and Emma Davis Martin Wright and the wife of the late Bishop Jack A. Simonds, who died May 15, 2010. She was also preceded in death by two great grandchildren, Jacob Laney and Marcus Jett; and a sister, Christine Smith.
Surviving are seven daughters, Evelyn Anthony and husband, Bob of Calhoun, Georgia, Patricia Pritt of Charlottesville, Virginia, Jackie Smith and husband, Jerry of Hickory, North Carolina, Linda Waldroup of Murphy, and Carolyn Anderson, Roxanne Cosner and husband, Ed, and Loretta Huskins and husband, David, all of Andrews; two sons, Jack Simonds and wife, Tammy of Magnolia, Kentucky and David Simonds of Bryson City, North Carolina; two sisters, Wanda Ranson and Carol Cutsal, both of West Virginia; two brothers, Wayne Wright and Jimmy Wright, both of West Virginia; 19 grandchildren, Viten and Jack Anthony, Tina Fann, Jerry and Joseph Moneymaker, Dyan Hoke, Amanda Thomasson, David and Andrew Jett, Shirley Rogers, Crystal McCabe, Wade Hamby, Andrew and Drew Simonds, Cynthia Hollif, Marty and Michael Huskins, Pamela Greer, and Jennifer Nelson; 32 great grandchildren, and 22 great great grandchildren. Shirley is also survived by 76 foster children including Elizabeth Sutherland and Tony Goodson.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, October 5, 2018 in the Chapel of Ivie Funeral Home, Andrews with the Revs. Curtis Ledford and Kevin Crooks officiating. The interment will be in Valleytown Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Michael Huskins, David Jett, Wade Hamby, Jerry Moneymaker, Viten Anthony, and Drew Simonds. Kaleb Laney will serve as honorary pallbearer.
The family will receive friends from 5-8 Thursday evening at the Ivie Funeral Home, Andrews.
Ivie Funeral Home, Andrews in charge of all arrangements.
Jim Wood: Obituary
Obituaries October 5, 2018
Jim Wood, 87, of Aquone passed away Tuesday, September 25, 2018 in a Clyde, North Carolina care facility. He was a native and lifetime resident of Macon County. Jim worked construction for ten years and also worked at Magnavox for ten years. He was a mail carrier with the United States Postal Service until his retirement. Jim was a member of the Aquone Baptist Church.
Jim enjoyed researching local history and making it available to everyone on his webpages, www.nantahalanc.com and www.aquonenc.com.
He was the son of the late Ralph and Della Martha Jones Wood and the husband of the late Savannah Faye Jacobs Wood, who died November 8, 2017. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Sue Nance; and three brothers, John Wood, Jack Wood, and Bob Wood.
Surviving are a daughter, Suzie Roper and husband, Frank of Weaverville, North Carolina; two grandchildren, Sandi Faye Roper of Wesley Chapel, Florida and James Frank Roper of Weaverville.
A memorial service will be announced at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made in memory of Jim Wood to the Aquone Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, 71 Old School Road, Topton, NC 28781.
Ivie Funeral Home, Andrews in charge of all arrangements.
Dorothy Swanson: Obituary
Obituaries October 5, 2018
Dorothy Swanson, 88, of Hayesville passed away Monday, September 17, 2018 in a Towns County, Georgia care facility. She was a native and lifetime resident of Clay County. Dorothy had worked in the dress factory for over 25 years. Her most enjoyable job followed her retirement when she was able to care for and take part in all her grandchildren’s upbringing. She was a member of New Hope Baptist Church, where she was the preschool teacher for 25 years. Dorothy was devoted to her family and loved hosting Sunday lunches.
She was the daughter of the late Joe and Lou Garrett and the wife of the late Everett Swanson, who died March 18, 2012. She was also preceded in death by an infant daughter, Mary; a sister, Hazel York; and a brother, Calvin Nichols.
Surviving are three daughters, Glenda Cheeks and husband, Herbert, and Teresa Davenport and husband, Kenny, all of Hayesville, and Gloria Swanson of Hiawassee, Georgia; a son, Marvin Swanson and wife, Christine of Locust, North Carolina; a sister, Clara Kell of Cumming, Georgia; a brother, Don Nichols and wife, Jean of Lawrenceville, Georgia; and nine grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 19 in New Hope Baptist Church with the Revs. Brian Davenport, Johnny Foster, and Robbie Moss officiating. The interment was in the church cemetery. Pallbearers were Brian and Austin Davenport, Glen Cheeks, Stephen and Curtis Swanson, Chris and Conner Bradley, and Jerry York. Honorary pallbearers were Scotty Robinson, Randolph Cunningham, Eddie Ferguson, Carroll, Farrell, and Allen Curtis, and David Swanson.
The family received friends from 6-8 Tuesday evening at the Ivie Funeral Home, Hayesville where the body remained until placed in the church at the service hour.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made in memory of Dorothy Swanson to the New Hope Baptist Church, c/o Gloria Swanson, 147 Highway 180, Hiawassee, GA 30546.
Ivie Funeral Home, Hayesville in charge of all arrangements.
Oliven Thomas Cowan: Obituary
Obituaries October 5, 2018
Oliven Thomas Cowan, 95, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 16, 2018.
He was the son of the late Henry Cowan and wife, Lucy Hall Cowan.
Dr. Cowan served in the United States Army Air Force during World War II as a member of the 388th Fighter Squadron of the 365th Fighter Group of the 9th Air Force. He was a fighter pilot and flew a P-47 Thunderbolt in 88 combat missions over Europe. Dr. Cowan was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross, the Air Medal plus 12 Oak Leaf Clusters, a Presidential Unit Citation as well as citations from Belgium and France.
Dr. Cowan was a graduate of Western Carolina Teachers College, received a Master’s Degree from George Peabody College for Teachers, in Nashville, Tennessee, and received a Doctoral Degree in Education from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
During his 44 year career in education Dr. Cowan served as principal of Webster School, principal of Oakboro School, the first principal of West Stanly High School, as well as Assistant Superintendent of Stanly County Schools and Associate Superintendent of Burlington City Schools.
Dr. Cowan was a member of the First Baptist Church of Waynesville and previously a member of the First Baptist Church of Burlington.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 66 years, Louise Edwards Cowan, and by his brothers, Hoyt Cowan and Edward Cowan.
Dr. Cowan is survived by his sister, Mary Sue Cowan Norris, his son, Mack Cowan and wife, Betty Sue Cowan, his daughter, Angelique Cowan Kymmell and husband, Max Kymmell, five grandchildren, David, Joe and Andrew Cowan, and Hannah and Allison Kymmell, and eight great grandchildren, Elizabeth, Natalie, Jonathan, Liam, Julia, Chloe, Rachel and Stephanie Cowan.
The family received friends from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, September 18, 2018, at Ivie Funeral Home, Murphy, North Carolina.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 19, 2018, at Peachtree Memorial Baptist Church, Murphy, North Carolina, with Reverend Chris Furl officiating.
Ivie Funeral Home, Murphy, was in charge of all arrangements.
Jo Ann Garrett: Obituary
Obituaries October 5, 2018
Jo Ann Garrett, age 73 of Hayesville, NC passed away Tuesday, October 2, 2018 at Mission Hospital in Asheville, NC.
She was a native of Swain County, NC and the daughter of the late Neal and Mae Anderson Burrell. Jo Ann was a homemaker and loved her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She enjoyed fishing.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by three brothers, two sisters and one grandchild.
She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Buford Garrett; three sons, Avery Garrett and wife Charlene of Blairsville, GA, Robert Garrett and wife Judy of Hayesville, NC and Roger Garrett and wife Beverly of Winder, GA; six brothers, three sisters, three grandchildren, two step-grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and two step-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Friday, October 5, 2018 at the Townson-Rose Funeral Home Chapel of Hayesville. Rev. Charles Shelton will officiate. Burial will be in the Moss Memorial Church Cemetery in Hayesville. Pallbearers will be Phillip Gaddis, Neil Garrett, Christopher Lovell, Michael Lovell, John Demar and Hunter Demar.
Townson-Rose Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
You may send tributes to the family at www.mem.com
Cullen McLeod Davis: Obituary
Obituaries October 5, 2018
, age 21 of Hayesville passed away on September 4, 2018.
Cullen was the son of Lucas William Davis and Lisa McLeod Davis. He was a graphic art designer and was a member of New Life Church of God in Hayesville.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by his paternal grandparents, Vic and Linda Davis; maternal grandparents, Gene and Linda McLeod; brothers, Kyle Davis, Brett Nash and wife Jess and Randy Nash and wife Hope; sisters, Jamie Nash and Molly Ray Davis; aunts, Sherry McLeod and Vickie Whitmore and husband, Scott and uncle, Matt Davis and wife Jennifer.
A private family service will be held at a later day.
Townson-Rose Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Venita “Cooter” Phillips Love: Obituary
Obituaries August 3, 2018
Venita “Cooter” Phillips Love, age 94, of Andrews, passed away Sunday, July 29, 2018 in a Robbinsville care facility. She was a native and lifetime resident of Andrews. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She was a member of Mountain View Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by a great granddaughter, Kelsey O’Dell.
Surviving are her husband of 72 years, John E. Love Sr.; three sons, Johnny Love and wife, Sherry, Tommy Love and wife, Diane, and Ronnie Love and wife, Wanda; four grandchildren, Greg Love and wife, Beth, Eva Love and husband, Chris, Crystal Odom and husband, Justin, and Jennifer O’Dell and husband, Patrick; nine great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 1, 2018 in the Chapel of Ivie Funeral Home, Andrews with the Revs. Eddie Hardin and Patrick O’Dell officiating. The interment was in Valleytown Cemetery. Pallbearers were Greg Love, Patrick O’Dell, Justin Odom, Chris Bernhart, Larry Dailey, and Lynn Roper.
The family received friends from 12-1:45 Wednesday afternoon at the Ivie Funeral Home, Andrews prior to the services.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made in memory of Venita “Cooter” Phillips Love to Meals on Wheels, PO Box 83, Andrews, NC 28901.
Ivie Funeral Home, Andrews in charge of all arrangements.
Elizabeth Lavada Hardin: Obituary
Obituaries August 3, 2018
Elizabeth Lavada Hardin, 82, of Waterford, Michigan, formerly of Andrews, died Monday, May 7, 2018. She was born in Andrews on February 7, 1936. She was one of nine siblings. She married James Hardin in 1953 and immediately moved to Waterford, MI to seek employment and raise a family. Her family was her greatest joy and she loved to garden and play in the flower patch. She loved God and lived in the same house until her passing on May 7, 2018. Her spirit will always dwell in the hearts of her family as we celebrate a life well lived.
She was the wife of the late James Hardin, who died November 19, 2012.
She is survived by her sons, Michael, Dwayne, Roger and their spouses; and five grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, August 11, 2018 at Aquone Cemetery with the Rev. Darrell Dockery officiating.
Ivie Funeral Home, Andrews in charge of arrangements.
Freeda “Ann” Reighard Johnson: Obituary
Obituaries July 20, 2018
Freeda “Ann” Reighard Johnson, age 75 of Carrollton, Georgia passed away Wednesday, July 18, 2018.
Mrs. Johnson was born in Dandridge, Tennessee on July 16, 1943, the daughter of the late Herman Snapp and Alice Simmons Samples. During her working career she worked as a clerk for the Salvation Army and was a member of Eureka Baptist Church in Carrollton.
Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Tiffany and Boomer Caldwell of Carrollton; stepsons and step daughter-in-law, Gary Wayne and Shannon Johnson Jr. of Dallas, Texas, Daniel Johnson of Carrollton; grandchildren, Kane Caldwell, Sophie Caldwell, Mackenzie Johnson; sister and brother-in-law, Eunice and Larry Williams of Newport, Tennessee; and several nieces and nephews. Besides her parents she was preceded in death by her first husband of 29 years, Jerry Reighard and her second husband of 9 years, Gary Wayne Johnson.
The family will receive friends at Ivie Funeral Home in Andrews on Sunday, July 22, 2018 from 12:30 p.m. until 1:30 p.m.
A graveside service will follow after the visitation at Old Mother Church Cemetery in Robbinsville at 2 p.m. with Dr. Ike Reighard and Sonny Reighard officiating.
Pallbearers will be Jerry Cox, Larry Williams, Troy Gibson, Paul Gibson, Brian Curtis and Dylan Curtis.
Ivie Funeral Home, Andrews in charge of local arrangements.
Stanley W. Manous: Obituary
Obituaries July 11, 2018
Mr. Stanley W. Manous, age 71, of Sawyer Cove Road, Hayesville, North Carolina passed away Tuesday, July 3, 2018 at his residence.
He was born in Canton, GA, March 15, 1947. He was the son of the late J.T. Manous and Emma Grace Adams Manous. Stanley retired from the Cherokee County School System. He enjoyed the outdoors, hunting, fishing, and woodworking. Mr. Manous was of the Baptist faith. He was also preceded in death by a son, Todd Manous.
Survivors include his wife of thirty-six years, Phyllis Hazelwood Manous of Hayesville; a son Travis Manous and wife, Amy of Canton, Georgia; a daughter Arlana Humphries and husband, Richard of Hayesville; six grandchildren; five great grandchildren; sister, Susan Manous Harris; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, July 7, 2018, at 11:00 AM at the chapel of Barton Funeral Home with Rev. Larry Hufstetler officiating. The interment will be in Cherokee Memorial Park, Canton. Pallbearers will be Jerry Lewis, Jonathon Manous, Cody Ackerman, Richard Humphries, Justin Hall, and Bill Huskins.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM Friday evening, July 6th at Barton Funeral Home.
Ivie Funeral Home, Hayesville in charge of local arrangements.
R. Dudley Barton & Son Funeral Home, Adairsville, is in charge of arrangements.
Scott Calvin Caldwell: Obituary
Obituaries July 2, 2018
Scott Calvin Caldwell, 63, of Murphy passed away Wednesday, June 27, 2018 at his residence. He was a native of Crawford County, Pennsylvania, but moved to Cherokee County in the 1980s. Scott worked as a child psychologist for more than 20 years with Smoky Mountain Mental Health. Scott enjoyed fishing, camping, and spending time with his grandchildren. He always put others first and dedicated his life to those around him. Scott was a selfless, kind, and loving man.
He was the son of the late Harold and Wanda Pawlowski Caldwell.
Surviving are his daughter, Sarah Caldwell Lackey of Hayesville; a son, Zach Caldwell and wife, Raven of Hayesville; former wife, Pat Caldwell of Hayesville; three sisters, Wanda Holmes and Eileen Maricle, both of Cambridge Springs, Pennsylvania, and Kelley VanMatre of Waterford, Pennsylvania; four brothers, Harold Caldwell of Troy, Pennsylvania, Craig Caldwell of Waterford, Pennsylvania, Chris Caldwell of Cambridge Springs, Pennsylvania, and Cliff Caldwell of Furlong, Pennsylvania; two grandchildren, Logan Caldwell and Emillia Lackey; and many nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 6-8 Friday evening, July 6, 2018 at the Ivie Funeral Home, Murphy.
Ivie Funeral Home, Murphy in charge of all arrangements.
Mildred “Pedie” DeJarnette: Obituary
Obituaries June 13, 2018
Mildred “Pedie” DeJarnette, 98, of Andrews passed away Friday, June 8, 2018 at her residence. She was a native of Bramwell, West Virginia, but had been living in Andrews for the past 20 years. She was a past member of the Archibald D. Murphy Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) and the Colonial Dames XVII Century.
She was the daughter of the late Leslie Hampton and Cornelia Belle Keller Burke and the wife of the late Elliotte Hampton DeJarnette.
Surviving are a daughter, Elizabeth Hay and husband, Robert of Andrews; a son, Hampton Magruder DeJarnette and wife, Leslie of Silver Spring, Maryland; three grandchildren, Heather Hay Eaton of Charlotte, North Carolina, Holly DeJarnette Hay of Atlanta, Georgia, and Thomas Robert Hay III of Wilmington, North Carolina; and four great grandchildren, Morgan Victoria Young, Neil Alexander Young, Charles Frederick Eaton III, and Daniel DeJarnette Eaton.
A memorial service will be held at a later date in August with Rev. Mary Brown officiating.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made in memory of Mildred “Pedie” DeJarnette to the Andrews United Methodist Church, PO Box 1310, Andrews, NC 28901.
Ivie Funeral Home, Andrews in charge of arrangements.
Betty Jones Dockery: Obituary
Obituaries June 4, 2018
Betty Jones Dockery, 85, of Murphy passed away Thursday, May 31, 2018 in a Murphy care facility. She was a native and lifetime resident of Cherokee County. For many years, she and her husband, Hayes, owned and operated Dockery Monument Company and later started Dockery Land Company. Betty was a member of the Murphy First Baptist Church. Betty loved her family and loved helping others. She was a giver at heart.
She was the daughter of the late William Alexander and Winnie Fay Hall Jones and the wife of the late Hayes Dockery Jr., who died July 31, 2007. She also was preceded in death by three sisters, Helen Teague, Doris “Sue” Brown, and Joyce Dalrymple; and two brothers, William W. “Bill” Jones and Jack Jones.
Surviving are two sisters, Melba “Snookie” Morrow of Andrews and Annie Ruth Payne of Murphy; a brother, Robert Harry Jones of Marble; two nieces and guardians, Sherie Barnett of Murphy and Doreen Raxter of Marble. Betty is also survived by 16 additional nieces and nephews and many great and great great nieces and nephews.
A memorial service was held at 6:00 p.m. Saturday, June 2, 2018 in the Chapel of Ivie Funeral Home, Murphy with Rev. Ricky Rogers officiating. Music was provided by Trey and Julianna Rogers. The inurnment was in Sunset Cemetery.
The family received friends from 4-5:50 Saturday afternoon at the Ivie Funeral Home, Murphy prior to the services.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made in memory of Betty Jones Dockery to the Good Shepherd Hospice, 125 Medical Park Lane, Suite H, Murphy, NC 28906.
Ivie Funeral Home, Murphy in charge of all arrangements.