Christy Peters Campbell was born July 2, 1928 and died on October 19, 2019. Christy was born in Winston Salem, North Carolina and lived much of her life there before moving to Andrews in 2003. Christy spent many happy years in Andrews, where her mother grew up, and she attended to her aunt, Jean Christy […]

Paula Jean Benner Reilly, 58, of Murphy passed away Wednesday, October 16, 2019 at her residence. She was a native of Farmingville, New York, where she worked as a medical transcriptionist for more than 20 years. Paula retired to Cherokee County in 2000 with her family. Paula was an avid bowler and huge Grateful Dead […]

Betty Rowland, 97, of Kissimmee, Florida, formerly of Warne, passed away Wednesday, October 16, 2019 in a Kissimmee care facility. Arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced by Ivie Funeral Home, Hayesville. To send flowers to the family of Betty Rowland, please visit Tribute Store.

Joyce Jolly Bindley, 78, of Andrews passed away Friday, October 11, 2019 at her residence. She was born in Evanston, Illinois and raised in Terre Haute, Indiana. She lived throughout the country and abroad with her first husband, who was in the military. Joyce was a loving homemaker and mother. She loved talking and gossiping […]

Laura R. Chamberlain Shelton, 58, of Murphy passed away Thursday, October 10, 2019 in a Murphy hospital from kidney failure. She was a native of Elmira, New York, but lived in Sarasota, Florida. Her and her husband owned Tree Trimming & Removal Service for more than 26 years. Laura enjoyed visiting flea markets, attending auctions, […]

Michael H. Grand, 47, of Hayesville passed away Monday, October 7, 2019 at his residence. He was a native and longtime resident of Florida. Michael worked as a tree trimmer for Tri-County Tree Service and enjoyed climbing trees. Michael was an avid fisherman and loved the ocean. He also loved just about everything outdoors. He […]

LaVanche Arp, age 92 of Murphy passed away Saturday, October 5, 2019 at her son’s home. She was born in Isabella,TN to the late Ernest David Patterson and Myrtle Callie Hughes Patterson. She loved to sing and enjoyed singing in her church choir. She was a member of Temple Baptist Church. In addition to her […]

Dorothy Ann Allison, age 68 of Brasstown, NC passed away Monday, October 7, 2019 at North East GA Medical Center. She was born in Cherokee County, NC to the late Hobert and Inez Holloway Morrow. Dorothy worked as a fast food manager. She loved listening to gospel music and was a member of Moccasin Creek […]

Kenneth “Tanky” Thomas, age 64 of Murphy, NC passed away Thursday, October 3, 2019 at his residence. He was a native and lifelong resident of Cherokee County, NC and the son of the late William and Velma Sprinkles Thomas. Tanky was a carpenter. He was a member of Ebenezer Baptist Church. He is survived by […]

Anna Mae Bates, age 96 of Murphy passed away Sunday, September 29, 2019 at Murphy Rehab and Nursing.  She was the daughter of the late Charlie Parks and Hattie Howard Parks. She was a homemaker. Anna was a longtime member of Ranger Baptist Church where she taught adult Sunday School for 37 years, WMU director, church […]

Rev. Frank Hamilton, age 86, of Andrews, went home to be with the Lord Saturday, October 5, 2019 at his residence. He was a native of Kearny, New Jersey and later served in the United States Army and was a Korean War Veteran. Frank had worked as a long-haul truck driver before God called him […]