Michael Danny Martin, age 69 of Hayesville, NC passed away Thursday, January 30, 2020. He was born in Macon County, NC to the late John Henry and Virginia Dare Martin. Michael was the owner/operator of Mike Martin’s Electric for the past 34 years. His business will be carried on by his son, Jeremy Martin. Michael […]

Jeanette Donaldson Smith Teems, age 70, of Hayesville, passed away Thursday, January 30, 2020 at her residence. She was a native and lifetime resident of Clay County. Jeanette had worked as a nurse throughout her life and spent most of her career working for Mountain Home Nursing Service. She enjoyed living and working on the […]

Jo Ann Stiles, age 74 of Murphy, passed away Sunday, January 26, 2020 surrounded by her loving family. She was a native and lifetime resident of Cherokee County. Jo Ann had worked at Levi’s for 18 years until its closing. Her greatest joy was being a mother and grandmother. She took pride in raising and […]

Wilma “Jane” Kidd, age 79 of Murphy passed away Saturday, January 25,2020 at Erlanger Hospital in Chattanooga. Jane was the daughter of the late Andrew and Cora Marie Green. She enjoyed canning, cooking, sewing and making quilts. Jane was an active member of the Grape Creek Homemakers Club and Ogreeta Baptist Church. In addition to […]

Gladys Garrett Ware, age 82 of Murphy passed away Monday, January 27, 2020. Gladys was a lifelong resident of Cherokee County, NC and the daughter of Dave and Nellie Garrett. She enjoyed playing with her grandbabies, camping, fishing, and NASCAR races (Dale Jr. was her favorite). In addition to her parents, she was preceded in […]

John Walton Swanson, age 89 of Waynesville and formerly of Hayesville passed away Sunday, January 26, 2020 at Autumn Care Center in Waynesville. A lifelong resident of Western North Carolina, he was the only child of the late Gwen Swanson and Dessie Stansberry Swanson. John had many professions. He worked mostly in retail auto parts […]

Jack Ernest Earley, beloved husband, father and grandfather, passed away at the age of 87 on Jan. 26, 2020 in Marshall, North Carolina. Jack was born on August 16, 1932 in Polk County, North Carolina, the son of Charlie E. Earley and Odessa Searcy Earley. He retired as N.C. Cooperative Extension chairman for Cherokee and […]

Charles Gary Bull, age 77 of Murphy passed away Friday, January 24, 2020. He was the son of the late Wallace and Grace Bull. Charles was a great story teller and spent alot of time on his computer. He had a great love for all his animals and his home in North Carolina. Charles is survived […]

Eugene Stiles, age 86 of Andrews, NC passed away Tuesday, January 21, 2020 at Erlanger Medical Center. He was born in Swain County, NC to the late Harley and Arizona Styles Stiles. Eugene was a self-employed rock mason. He retired from Four Square Community Action. Eugene was a member of the McClelland Cove Baptist Church. […]

Russell Robert Reed Jr., 73, of Murphy passed away Friday, January 24, 2020 at his residence. Arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced by Ivie Funeral Home, Murphy. To send flowers to the family of Russell Robert Reed Jr., please visit Tribute Store.

Lois Browning Woodard, age 92 of Brasstown, NC passed away Sunday, January 19, 2020. She was born in Harlan, KY to late Boyd and Rachel Jones. Lois loved going to church, her family and visiting others. She was member of Hickory Stand United Methodist Church. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death […]

Teresa Diane Boring, 62, of Murphy, North Carolina passed away Monday, January 20, 2020 at her residence. She was a native of Maryville, Tennessee before moving to Cherokee County, North Carolina. She worked as a medical assistant and secretary in the healthcare industry. Teresa loved her Lord and Savior. She was a faithful member of […]

Derick Randal Canup, age 29 of Hayesville, NC passed away Friday, January 17, 2020. He was born at Murphy Medical Center to Randy and Donna Rhodes Canup of Hayesville. Derick worked for Robert Penland Builders Poured Walls. He attended Hayesville Church of God. He was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Nevaeh; and paternal […]

Florica “Sam” Spence, age 75 of Marble, NC passed away Tuesday, January 14, 2020 at Erlanger of Chattanooga. She was born in Madrid, Spain to Frank and Ola Bell Belcher. Sam began her nursing career at Providence Hospital in Murphy, NC. She also worked at District Memorial in Andrews, NC before obtaining her RN. She […]