Wilma Doris Carroll: Obituary
Obituaries February 26, 2019
Wilma Doris Carroll
Wilma Doris Carroll, 79, of Murphy passed away, Thursday, February 14, 2019 in a Blairsville hospital. She was a native of Cherokee County, but had lived most of her life in Brevard County, FL, before returning to Murphy in 1996. Wilma was an avid reader and enjoyed traveling, gardening, and working in her flowers. She was a family-oriented lady and had been a caregiver to her many children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren, whom she loved.
She was the daughter of the late Richard and Ruth Reid Cobb, and the wife of the late William Filo Carroll, who died May 31, 2008. She was also preceded in death by three sons, Timothy, David, and John Tarbox; a daughter, Teresa Hensley; and three brothers, Jerry, Donald Gene, and Stephen Cobb.
Surviving are a daughter, Nita Tarbox of Cape Canaveral, FL; two sons, Carl Carroll and wife, Katie of Orlando, FL, and Gene Tarbox and wife, Shirlene of Bethany, OK; two sisters, Diann Bullington of Maryville, TN, and Judy Dacus and husband, Jerry of Orlando, FL; a brother, Bobby Joe Cobb and wife, Joan of Phoenix, AZ; and over 13 grandchildren, and many great grandchildren.
A memorial service and inurnment will be at Sarasota National Cemetery at a later date.
Eunice Aileen Ledford: Obituary
Obituaries February 26, 2019
Eunice Aileen Ledford
Eunice Aileen Ledford, 85, of Murphy passed away Thursday, February 14, 2019 in a Murphy hospital. She was a native and lifetime resident of Murphy. Eunice was well known for her employment at the local Levi Strauss and Company, where she had retired as an Assistant Plant Manager after 34 years. In her youth, Eunice was an avid lake enthusiast particularly for skiing and camping. Eunice loved cooking, gardening, and working in her flowers around her home. She was a member of Murphy First Baptist Church.
She was the daughter of the late Robert and Belle Carringer Henry. She was also preceded in death by five brothers, Herbert, Pless, and John Henry, and Harold and Woodford “Jr” Johnson.
Surviving are a daughter, Sandy Forrister and husband, Steve of Murphy; a son, Paul “P.A.” Ledford of Murphy; a step-daughter, Debbie Jones of Annapolis, MD; two step-sons, Kyle Ingram of Navarre Beach, FL, and Tot Ingram of Gainesville, GA; a brother, Jack Henry of Hamtranck, MI; a special sister, Billie Simonds, formerly of Copperhill, TN, now of Yorktown, VA; five grandchildren, Chris Ledford of Murphy, Brittney Forrister of Nashville, TN, Jordan Winston and husband, Dave of Tampa, FL, Abigail Williams and husband, Adam of Charlotte, NC, and Hudson Forrister and fianceѐ, Jillian Moorhouse of Maryville, TN; two great grandchildren, Sadie Winston, and Clare Williams; special friend and caregiver, Barbara Rhodes; and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held at 3:00 pm Sunday, February 17, 2019 in the Chapel of the Ivie Funeral Home, Murphy with Revs. Aud Brown, and Jimmy Tanner officiating. Honorary pallbearers were Bill Carringer, Max O’Dell, Larry Henry, Harold Wilson, Donnie Wayman, Junior Graves, Jerry Johnson, Franklin Barnett, and Ronnie Clayton.
The family received friends from 1:00-2:45 Sunday afternoon at the Ivie Funeral Home, Murphy prior to the services.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to the Food Bank at Murphy First Baptist Church, 517 Hiwassee Street, Murphy, NC 28906.
Clinton Strand: Obituary
Obituaries February 7, 2019
Clinton Strand
Clinton Strand, age 48, of Murphy, passed away Friday, February 1, 2019 at his residence.
No services are planned at this time.
Ivie Funeral Home, Murphy in charge of arrangements.
Ruby Paschal Ivey: Obituary
Obituaries December 18, 2018
Ruby Paschal Ivey, age 88, of Murphy, formerly of Riverview, Alabama, passed away Friday, December 14, 2018 in a Blairsville, Georgia hospital. She was a native of Riverview, Alabama, but had lived most of her life in Maryland before retiring in Riverview. Ruby was a homemaker and was of the Baptist faith. Ruby was an avid gardener and enjoyed spending time with her family.
She was the daughter of the late Grady B. and Kate Smith Paschal and the wife of the late Thereay Ivey, who died June 17, 2007. She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Gwendolyn Lull.
Surviving are a daughter, Nanette “Nan” Gouge and husband, Charles of Murphy; three sons, Ricky Ivey of Baltimore, Maryland, Don Ivey and wife, Monika of Murphy, and Jerry Ivey and wife, Roxanne of Elkton, Maryland; three brothers, Wallace Paschal and wife, Loreen of Opelika, Alabama, Holland Paschal and wife, Faye of Valley, Alabama, and Leon Paschal and wife, Dorothy of Tiger, Georgia; 10 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren, and 6 great great grandchildren. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held at a later date in Opelika, Alabama. The interment will be in Shady Grove Cemetery in Opelika, Alabama.
Ivie Funeral Home, Murphy in charge of arrangements.
Neva Jean Bates Whitener: Obituary
Obituaries February 7, 2019
Neva Jean Bates Whitener
Neva Jean Bates Whitener, 81, of Murphy passed away Tuesday, February 5, 2019 in a Murphy care facility. Neva Jean was a native and lifelong resident of Cherokee County. She worked at Clifton Precision until retirement. Neva Jean was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star Chapter No. 10 and the Grape Creek Homemakers Club for more than 70 years. She was a member of the Ogreeta Baptist Church for 46 years, where she served as church clerk and taught Sunday School for more than 40 years. Neva Jean was currently a member of the Boiling Springs Baptist Church. She loved her family heritage and exploring geneology.
She was the daughter of the late Mattie LouBell Graves Bates Baker and the step-daughter of the late Rufus Wesley Baker and the wife of the late Robert Elee Whitener, who died May 14, 1999. She was also preceded in death by two daughters, Nancy Ann Whitener Golden and Neva Sue Whitener Ellison; and a son, Robert William “Bobby” Whitener.
Surviving are a grandson, Cody Shea Golden and wife, Shelby of Murphy; five granddaughters, Kayala Renee Golden Messer and husband, Cody, Porschia Dawn Mathis and husband, Bobby, Lexus Mackenzie Ellison Stewart and husband, Willie, Madison Cheyenne Ellison, and Lillian Grace Whitener, all of Murphy; seven great grandchildren, Charlie, Hailey, and Hope Mathis, Harper, Paige, and Talen Messer, and James Golden; and two sons-in-law, Ned Golden and Mike Ellison.
Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m. Sunday, February 10, 2019 in the Chapel of Ivie Funeral Home, Murphy with the Revs. Eddis Dockery and Warren Golden officiating. The interment will be in Grape Creek Baptist Church Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Cody Golden, Cody Messer, Bobby Mathis, Willie Stewart, Matt Helms, and Derik Messer. Honorary pallbearers will be Ned Golden, Mike Ellison, and Garland Graves Jr.
The family will receive friends from 6-8 Saturday evening at the Ivie Funeral Home, Murphy.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made in memory of Neva Jean Bates Whitener to the Grape Creek Homemakers Club, 5506 Joe Brown Highway, Murphy, NC 28906.
Ivie Funeral Home, Murphy in charge of all arrangements.
Chesley Daniel “Dan” Giles: Obituary
Obituaries January 15, 2019
Chesley Daniel “Dan” Giles, 78, of Charlotte passed away on Tuesday, January 8, 2019. He was born in Oconee County, South Carolina. Dan attended Young Harris College, where he met his wife. He later graduated from Atlanta Law School. He enjoyed his work in management of industrial equipment repair and retired as plant manager. As a member of Christ UMC, Charlotte, he served in many capacities, including working with their food pantry, participating with mission building teams, and serving with Room in the Inn. He enjoyed spending time gardening, tinkering with his HAM radio and watching Star Trek.
Dan was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and son. His greatest joy was his family.
He was the son of Imogene King Giles of Stanley, North Carolina and the late Chesley Daniel Giles Sr.
Surviving, in addition to his mother, are his wife of 56 years, Judith Ann Smart Giles; his daughter, Wendi Giles Byas and husband, Karl; and his two grandchildren, Kelly and Owen Byas, whom he loved dearly.
A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, January 19, 2019 at Ledford’s Chapel United Methodist Church Cemetery with the Rev. Jim Humphries officiating.
Memorials may be made in memory of Chesley Daniel “Dan” Giles to the Ledford’s Chapel United Methodist Cemetery Fund, c/o Betty Ashe, 285 W.J. Cabe Road, Hayesville, NC 28904.
Ivie Funeral Home, Hayesville in charge of arrangements.
Dorothy “Dot” McMahan Owenby: Obituary
Obituaries January 15, 2019
Dorothy “Dot” McMahan Owenby, 94, of Andrews passed away Thursday, January 10, 2019 in a Murphy care facility. Dorothy was a native of Nantahala, but lived in Andrews most of her life. Dot worked at Berkshire Mills and Lay’s 5 & 10 throughout her life. She was a member of the Faith Baptist Tabernacle, where she volunteered with “The Golden Girls” serving families in need.
She was the daughter of the late Horace Judson and Esther Mashburn McMahan and the wife of the late David Lee “D.L.” Owenby Jr. She was preceded in death by two sisters, Mantolene Ivester and an infant sister, Pauline McMahan; two brothers, J.D. McMahan and an infant brother, Kenneth McMahan; two sisters-in-law, Martha McMahan and Margie McMahan; and a brother-in-law, J.V. Ivester.
Surviving are a son, Dick Lee Owenby and wife, Shirley of Dillon, Montana; a grandson, David Lee Owenby and wife, Kelley of Erie, Colorado; a sister, Janet Cearley and husband, Joe of Chatsworth, Georgia; four brothers, Manuel McMahan and Doyle McMahan, both of High Point, North Carolina, Dillard McMahan and wife, Hildred of Topton, and James McMahan and wife, Vivian of Andrews; a sister-in-law, Wanda McMahan of High Point; and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, January 13, 2019 at Faith Baptist Tabernacle with the Revs. Wayne Morgan and Eddie Hardin officiating. The interment was in Briartown Baptist Church Cemetery. Pallbearers were Gary McMahan, John Kilpatrick, J.D. Queen, Pearly Owenby, Reid Wilson, and Darryl Brown.
The family received friends from 6-8 Saturday evening at the Ivie Funeral Home, Andrews where the body remained until placed in the church 30 minutes prior to the services.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made in memory of Dorothy “Dot” McMahan Owenby to the Briartown Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, c/o Sidney May, 877 Briartown Church Road, Topton, NC 28781.
Ivie Funeral Home, Andrews in charge of all arrangements.
Jane P. Holohan: Obituary
Obituaries January 15, 2019
Jane P. Holohan, 94, of Murphy died Tuesday, December 25, 2018 in Hayesville House. She was a native of Little Rock, AR, but had lived most of her life in Winchendon, MA before moving to Murphy 10 years ago. She owned and operated the Donut Shoppe in Winchendon, MA. Jane was a member of the Saint William Catholic Church.
She was the daughter of the late James B. and Mary L. Slane Fitzpatrick and the wife of the late Armand Joseph Grenier and her second husband, Paul W. Holohan.
Surviving are a daughter, Joan Pusey of Murphy; four sons, Rev. Joseph P. Grenier of Milford, NH, David Grenier of Dunnsville, VA, George Grenier of Still River, MA, and John Grenier of Murphy, NC; and several grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Inurnment will be at a later date in Winchendon, MA.
Ivie Funeral Home, Murphy is in charge of arrangements.
Shirley Hood: Obituary
Obituaries December 18, 2018
Shirley Hood, 100, of Murphy went home to be with her Lord and Savior Thursday, December 6, 2018. She was a native of Totowa, New Jersey, where she had lived throughout most of her life. She was a loving mother and homemaker. Shirley had an artist’s appreciation of nature which she shared with her family and through her paintings. She was proud of the time she served as president of Women’s Club of Little Falls, New Jersey. Shirley later moved to Largo, Florida, where she lived for 20 years before moving to Murphy in 2009. She attended Saint William Catholic Church with her family. Shirley celebrated her 100thbirthday surrounded by four generations of family. She was loved by everyone who had the pleasure of meeting her.
She was the daughter of the late William D. and Catherine Berdan O’Brien and the wife of the late Charles William Hood who died March 27, 2009. She was also preceded in death by a son, Charles Wayne Hood; a sister, Katherine O’Brien; and two brothers, Ellis and Wayne O’Brien.
Surviving are a daughter, Iris DeRosa and husband, Jim of Murphy; a daughter-in-law, Sylvia Hood of Ocklawaha, Florida; three grandsons, Christopher Wayne Hood and wife, Danielle of Largo, Florida, William J. DeRosa and wife, Samantha, and James G. DeRosa and wife, Amy, all of Charlotte; five great grandchildren, Christian and Connor Hood, and Josephine, Eva Marie, and Aubrie DeRosa; and several nieces and nephews.
An inurnment will be held at a later date at Bay Pines National Cemetery in St. Petersburg, Florida.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made in memory of Shirley Hood to the Shriners Hospital for Children, 2900 Rocky Point Drive, Tampa, FL 33607.
Ivie Funeral Home, Murphy in charge of arrangements.
Ralph Hardin: Obituary
Obituaries February 7, 2019
Ralph Hardin
Ralph Hardin, 87, of Topton passed away Friday, February 1, 2019 in a Chattanooga, Tennessee hospital. He was a native and lifetime resident of Cherokee County. Ralph worked at his father’s trout pond and in his apple’s trees. He gave a lot of apples and grapes to his friends and neighbors. Ralph loved his neighbors and their kids and some of his neighbors were there to give Ralph a helping hand when he needed it. He was a member of the Red Marble Baptist Church. Ralph’s family and friends will see him later in Heaven.
He was the son of the late Dillard and Eunice Hardin. He was also preceded in death by three sisters, Dartha Haught, Mary Lou Hardin, and Evelyn Teague; and two brothers, Carl and J.D. Hardin.
Surviving are two sisters, Virginia Webb and Eula Nelson; and many nieces and nephews.
Graveside services were held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, February 6, 2019 in Valleytown Cemetery with the Rev. Scott Roper officiating.
The family received friends from 6:00-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, February 5, 2019 at the Ivie Funeral Home, Andrews.
Kathryn Marie Parker: Obituary
Obituaries January 15, 2019
Kathryn Marie Parker, 81, of Murphy passed away Monday, January 14, 2019 in a Murphy care facility. She was born in Oregon, but lived most of her life in Clovis, California. She later moved to Fayetteville, North Carolina before retiring to Murphy in 2006. Kathryn loved her animals, both birds and dogs. She was supportive of her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was a loving mother and will be greatly missed.
She was the daughter of the late Walter Lee and Millie Josephine Anderson Dickson and the wife of the late Clyde “Bud” Junior Parker, who died September 3, 1987. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Carol Dickson.
Surviving are a daughter, Sharon Parker of Murphy; two sons, Steven Parker and Jeffrey Parker, both of Murphy; a brother, David Dickson of Wyoming; six grandchildren, Jeffrey Parker, Kathryn Parker, Nicholas Parker, Alexandra Parker, Jonathan Fisher, and Ryan Parker; 12 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
No services are planned at this time.
Ivie Funeral Home, Murphy in charge of arrangements.
Thomas “Tom” James Perry: Obituary
Obituaries December 27, 2018
Thomas “Tom” James Perry, 77, of Murphy passed away Wednesday, December 26, 2018 in an Atlanta, Georgia hospital. He grew up in Lake Orion, Michigan. Tom served in the United States Army and was a Vietnam Veteran. He later moved to South Florida where he had worked for South Florida Mack Truck for 17 years. Tom retired to Murphy in 1997, and had worked for Pro Flame locally. He was a member of the Masons, Eastern Star, and Shriners organizations. He was also a member of the VFW Post 10222 (Murphy). Tom was an avid motorcycle rider and had belonged to the Mustang Motorcycle Club in Miami, Florida.
He was the son of the late William Perry and Thelma Stickel Perry Butler. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Judy Bowman.
Surviving are his wife of 45 years, Dixie Perry; a daughter, Tamia Perry Van Nest and husband, Clint of Kissimee, Florida; a granddaughter, Brette Van Nest Burgos and husband, Ron of Corpus Christi, Texas; a step-son, John W. Dennis and wife, Jennine of Bowie, Maryland; two-step grandchildren, Trisha Snowden and husband, Matt, of Bowie, Maryland, and William D. Dennis of Birmingham, Alabama; two-step great grandchildren, Hailey and Gavin Snowden; a sister, Carolyn Gerber and husband, Larry of Redding, California; and several nieces and nephews.
The interment will be at a later date in Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Georgetown, Delaware.
The family will receive friends from 4:00-6:00 Sunday evening, December 30, 2018 at the Ivie Funeral Home, Murphy.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made in memory of Thomas “Tom” James Perry to the Shriners Hospital, c/o Chuck VanGorder, PO Box 307, Andrews, NC 28901.
Verlen Hannah: Obituary
Obituaries January 15, 2019
Verlen Hannah, 78, of Murphy passed away Tuesday, January 15, 2019 in a Murphy hospital.
Lisa Johnson: Obituary
Obituaries January 15, 2019
Lisa Johnson, age 55 of Murphy, passed away Friday, January 11, 2019 in a Chattanooga, Tennessee hospital. She was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, but was raised in Murphy where she had lived most of her life. She had graduated from Murphy High School and went on to work as a Cosmetologist for over thirty years. Lisa was a devoted and loving mother, a caring friend, and was very proud to be a grandmother to her two infant grandsons and her only granddog, Daisy. She was a wonderful cook and enjoyed being together with family.
She was the daughter of Jerry Johnson of Murphy and the late Patricia Marie Johnson.
Surviving are two daughters, Cierra Johnson and Carina Dockery, both of Murphy; two sons, Kyle and Kamen Dockery, both of Murphy; three brothers, Richard Bowling of Hamilton, Ohio, Timothy and Steve Johnson of Murphy; and two grandsons, Carter Rowland and Larkin Johnson. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 12:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 15, 2019 at the Chapel of Ivie Funeral Home, Murphy with Rev. Warren Golden officiating. The interment will be in Ogreeta Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Steve and Tim Johnson, Carl Dockery, Cullen and Mitch Garmon, Mike Carter, and Austin Rowland.
The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Monday, January 14th at the Ivie Funeral Home, Murphy.
Ivie Funeral Home, Murphy is in charge of all arrangements.
Jackie Sue Breedlove Craven: Obituary
Obituaries December 27, 2018
Jackie Sue Breedlove Craven, 66 of Huntsburg passed away Sunday, December 23, 2018 at Hospice House. Born November 15, 1952 in Macon County, North Carolina to Faye and Jackson Breedlove, she was raised in Bedford Hts., OH and a graduate of Bedford High School. Her main goal for life was to be a mother. Jackie married Robert Craven on April 24, 1971 at Bedford Assembly of God. They relocated to Clovis, New Mexico until 1973, moving back to Bedford Hts., and started their family. In 1976, they moved to more open spaces, Huntsburg Township in Geauga County. With love and devotion, her dreams were fulfilled. She cherished family, God and his creatures, with her favorite raccoon collection in every room. Before and after raising her family, she was employed as a secretary, clerk and photo developer for several companies. She excelled in cooking, baking, sewing, arts and crafts, writing children books, and reading the Bible.
Preceding Jackie in death were her parents and her grandparents.
Jackie is survived by her beloved husband Robert of 47 years, her two daughters, Cheri (Vernon) Thacker and Jennifer (Christopher) Bezzeg, her son Brian (Laura) Craven, her brother George (Doris) Presley, and her 6 loving grandchildren, Leo Thacker, Nicholas Thacker, Christopher Bezzeg, Jackson Bezzeg, Brenton Craven, and Bryanna Craven.
The family will receive friends from 5:00-7:00 PM with a Funeral Service to follow on Thursday, December 27, 2018 at Sly Family Funeral Home, 15670 West High St., Middlefield, OH 44062. On Monday, December 31, 2018, the family will receive friends from 10:00-11:00 AM at Ivie Funeral Home, Andrews. Burial will follow at 11:30 AM in Aquone Community Cemetery, NC.
Ivie Funeral Home, Andrews in charge of local arrangements.
Juanita Roach: Obituary
Obituaries November 26, 2018
Juanita Roach, age 91, of Hayesville, died Friday, November 23, 2018 in a Towns County, Georgia hospital. She was a native and lifetime resident of Clay County. Juanita had worked for Clifton Precision and was a member of Fires Creek Baptist Church.
She was the daughter of the late Frank and Mamie Barker Roach. She was also preceded in death by two sisters, Laura Coffey and Ruth McCray; and a great grandson, Matthew Laney.
Surviving are two sons, Russell Roach of Monticello, Georgia and David Roach of Murphy; a sister, Dorothy Roach of Hayesville; two brothers, Charlie Roach of Hayesville and Franklin Roach of Lawrenceville, Georgia; three grandchildren, Tammy Marcus, Angela Roach, and Amanda Bugg; and six great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, November 27, 2018 at Fires Creek Baptist Church with Rev. Dallas Crowder and Rev. Matthew Roach officiating. The interment will be in the church cemetery. Pallbearers will be Zac and Seth Laney, Corey and Keith Marcus, Benny Kirby, and Tony Lands. Honorary pallbearers will be Brian and Jeff Roach.
The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Monday at Fires Creek Baptist Church.
The family requests memorials be made in memory of Juanita Roach to the Fires Creek Baptist Church, 448 Rebel Lane, Hayesville, NC 28904.
Ivie Funeral Home, Hayesville in charge of all arrangements.