Mary Ruth West Shields: Obituary
Obituaries February 7, 2019
Mary Ruth West Shields
Mary Ruth West Shields, 79, of Andrews went home to be with the Lord on Friday, February 1, 2019 after an extended illness. She was born and raised in Andrews. Mary left and lived in Hickory, North Carolina for a while before moving back to the mountains. Mary was a member of Junaluska Baptist Church and loved to attend when she was able. She loved working Find-A-Word puzzles, reading her Bible, and listening to gospel music.
Mary was the daughter of the late Edmond and Palace Gregory West and the wife of the late Dillard Shields, who died April 5, 2007. She was also preceded in death by her oldest son, Michael Shields; three sisters, Lois Farmer, Hazel Pilkey, and Betty West Shields; and a brother, Gerald West.
Surviving are a son, Jimmy Shields and wife, Jena of Andrews; two sisters, Sallie Mayes and husband, Wayne of Kings Mountain, North Carolina, and Doris Winebarger of Hickory; two brothers, Earl West and wife, Barbara and Kenneth West and wife, Lawana, all of Andrews; four grandchildren and several great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, February 4, 2019 in the Chapel of Ivie Funeral Home, Andrews with the Revs. Tully Griggs and Patrick O’Dell officiating. The interment was in Valleytown Cemetery. Pallbearers were Billy Carringer, Jamie and Jericho West, and Brian McCoy.
The family received friends from 12-1:45 p.m. Monday at the Ivie Funeral Home, Andrews prior to the services.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made in memory of Mary Ruth West Shields to the Junaluska Baptist Church, 4808 Junaluska Road, Andrews, NC 28901.
Janet Marie Bassett: Obituary
Obituaries January 15, 2019
Janet Marie Bassett, 81, of Murphy passed away Wednesday, January 9, 2019 at her residence. She was a native of Summit County, Ohio, where she had worked for the Summit County Sheriff’s Department for 21 years as a deputy sheriff. She retired to Murphy in 1993, where she continued to work as a caregiver. Janet loved animals and rescued many animals throughout her life.
She was the daughter of the late Wanda Jennifer Kelley. She was also preceded in death by a son, Rick Bassett; and a sister, Patricia Taylor.
Surviving are her husband of 59 years, Robert Bassett; three daughters, Terry Merrix and significant other, Jim Marich of Murphy, Tammy Bassett of Avon Lake, Ohio, and Vonie Dockery and husband, Wayne of Murphy; six grandchildren, Joey, Angela, Jimmy, Sean, Lauren, and Crissy; four great grandchildren, Nicholas, Christopher, Justin, and Adilynn; and many extended family members.
No services are planned at this time.
The family requests memorials be made in memory of Janet Marie Bassett to the Valley River Humane Society, PO Box 658, Murphy, NC 28906.
Ivie Funeral Home, Murphy in charge of arrangements.
Eleanor Allen Hemming: Obituary
Obituaries December 27, 2018
Eleanor Allen Hemming, 84, of Farner, Tennessee passed away Sunday, December 23, 2018 in a Polk County care facility. Eleanor was a native of Cherokee County, but had lived most of her life in Farner, TN. She had worked at Coats America for 15 years. Eleanor was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, Martha Chapter #246, and the Turtletown Baptist Church. She loved blue grass music, played the guitar and played with Coker Creek Grass.
She was the daughter of the late Gilbert Oscar and Martha Powell Hickey and the wife of the late J.D. Allen, who died April 21, 1986, and James W. Hemming, who died May 14, 2018.
Surviving are several step-sisters and brothers, and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm Thursday, December 27, 2018 in the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home, Murphy with Revs. Ray Harper and Luke Hall officiating. Interment will be in River Hill Cemetery. Nephews will serve as pallbearers and nieces will serve as honorary pallbearers.
The family will receive friends from 12:00-1:45 Thursday afternoon at the Ivie Funeral Home, Murphy prior to the services.
The family requests memorial be made in memory of Eleanor Allen Hemming to the American Diabetes Association, PO Box 11454, Alexandria, VA 22312.
Ivie Funeral Home, Murphy in charge of all arrangements.
Giles Adams: Obituary
Obituaries November 26, 2018
Giles Adams, 81, of Andrews passed away Monday, November 19, 2018 in an Atlanta, Georgia hospital. He was a native and lifetime resident of Andrews. Giles had worked many years at Columbia Marble Company. He was a firm believer in hard work and practiced it throughout his life. He kept up the farm and enjoyed working in his garden. He was a faithful member of Valley River Baptist Church where he served as a deacon, trustee and had served on the Cemetery Committee. Giles enjoyed spending time with his family and was devoted to visiting the sick and shut-ins.
He was the son of the late Charles Trent and Elsie Blaylock Adams. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Jean Wilson; and three brothers, N.L. Adams, Roger Adams, and an infant brother, Clayton Adams.
Surviving are his wife of 54 years, Wanda Phillips Adams; a daughter, Kathy Adams Painter and husband, David of Sylva, North Carolina; a son, Greg Adams and wife, Leslie of Cleveland, Georgia; two granddaughters, Madison Adams, and Heather Painter; two sisters, Helen Rogers and husband, Jimmy of Young Harris, Georgia and Marie Collins of Lawrenceville, Georgia; two brothers, Gerald Adams of Andrews, North Carolina, and Joe Adams of Murphy, North Carolina; and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 pm Friday, November 23, 2018 in Valley River Baptist Church with Revs. Roy Phillips, Ricky Rogers, and Jimmy Rogers officiating. Interment was in the church cemetery. Pallbearers were Greg, Mickey, Scott and Kevin Adams, David Rogers, and Mike Thaxton. Honorary pallbearers were Deacons of Valley River Baptist Church and Sheridan Scroggs.
The family received friends from 12:00-1:45 Friday afternoon at Valley River Baptist Church prior to the services.
In lieu of flowers the family requests memorials be made in memory of Giles Adams to the Valley River Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, c/o Pearl Warren, PO Box 1189, Andrews, NC 28901.
Ivie Funeral Home, Andrews in charge of all arrangements.
Christopher Dunn: Obituary
Obituaries January 15, 2019
Christopher Dunn, 60, of Hayesville passed away Thursday, January 3, 2019 at his residence.
Carolyn Long Bowers: Obituary
Obituaries December 27, 2018
Carolyn Long Bowers, 89, of Hayesville passed away peacefully Thursday, December 20, 2018 in Aston Park in Asheville. She was a native and lifelong resident of Clay County. She worked as a receptionist for several medical offices in the area. Carolyn loved being outside working and mowing her yard. She was a member of the Hayesville First United Methodist Church. Carolyn’s beautiful smile and generosity of kindness will be missed by all who knew her.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert L. and Fannie Smart Long and her best friend and husband, George Curtis Bowers, who died March 21, 2010. Carolyn was the last surviving of 12 siblings.
Surviving are two daughters, Emily Bowers of Sylva, and Julie Bowers and partner, Sandy of Asheville; a son, Curtis Bowers and wife, Jane and granddaughter, Caroline, of Charlotte; her favorite dog, Doc; and many nieces and nephews.
The family would like to extend their deepest gratitude to the staff at Heather Glen and Aston Park for the kind and compassionate care they provided to Carolyn.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 26, 2018 at Ledford’s Chapel United Methodist Church with the Revs. Jackie Sellers and Nikki Baten officiating. The interment was in the church cemetery. Pallbearers were Joe Dean, Chuck, Steve, and Bobby Long, Jim Eller, and Wade Henson. Larry Long served as honorary pallbearer.
The family received friends from 1-1:45 Wednesday afternoon at the Ledford’s Chapel United Methodist Church prior to the services.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made in memory of Carolyn Long Bowers to the MemoryCare, 100 Far Horizons Lane, Asheville, NC 28803.
Ivie Funeral Home, Hayesville in charge of all arrangements.
Andy Bryant: Obituary
Obituaries December 18, 2018
Andy Bryant, 27, of Andrews passed away Tuesday, December 11, 2018 at his residence. Andy was a loving son and brother. He was known for his humor and was always good for a laugh.
He was the son of Lisa Cole of Commerce, Georgia and the late Charlie Bryant.
Surviving, in addition to his mother, are two brothers, Josh Bryant and Chris Bryant and wife, Rebecca, all of Commerce, Georgia; and an aunt, Birdell Church and several other aunts and uncles in upstate New York and North Carolina. He was a loving uncle to many nieces and nephews.
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date in Commerce, Georgia.
Ivie Funeral Home, Andrews in charge of arrangements.
Frances Runyon Warner: Obituary
Obituaries November 26, 2018
Frances Runyon Warner, 96, of Hayesville passed away Thursday, November 15, 2018 at her residence. She was a native of Williamson, West Virginia, but lived in Lake Worth, Florida before moving to Clay County in 1982. As the wife of Lt. Col. James B. Warner, she lived throughout the country as well as Germany and France for several years.
Fran was a needle point artist, enjoyed painting canvas, gardening, and raising orchids.
She was a member of the Hayesville First United Methodist Church, where she was a dedicated choir member for decades.
She was the daughter of the late Dewey Lawson and Artie Pinson Runyon and the wife of the late Lt. Col. James B. Warner, who died February 15, 2011. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Patricia Runyon Osborne.
Surviving are a daughter, Donna E. Keil and husband, Dennis of Louisville, Nebraska; a son, James B. “Rusty” Warner Jr. and wife, Margaret of Lincoln, Nebraska; two brothers, Donald L. Runyon and wife, Shirley of Easley, South Carolina and James D. Runyon and wife, Barbara of Clintwood, Virginia; and several nieces and nephews.
A Celebration of Life was held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, November 20, 2018 in the Hayesville First United Methodist Church with the Rev. Kirk Hatherly officiating. A private interment was in the church cemetery.
The family received friends from 10-10:50 Tuesday morning at the Hayesville First United Methodist Church prior to the services.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made in memory of Frances Runyon Warner to the Hayesville First United Methodist Church Choir, PO Box 85, Hayesville, NC 28904 or the Clay County EMS, c/o Clay County Finance Office, PO Box 118, Hayesville, NC 28904.
Ivie Funeral Home, Hayesville in charge of all arrangements.
John C. Parker: Obituary
Obituaries November 26, 2018
John C. Parker, age 76, of Murphy, died Friday, November 9, 2018 in a Clay County care center. He was a native of Waycross, Georgia, but had lived in Jacksonville, Florida and Atlanta, Georgia before moving to Murphy 18 years ago. John graduated from Waycross High School in 1960 and Jacksonville University in 1964. John retired after working 30 years for Bell South. He was an avid HAM radio operator and loved building radios (and everything else) from scratch. He was a member of Blairsville First Baptist Church. He loved his church and especially singing in the choir. His love for music was contagious and usually got everyone around him singing along. He had a great sense of humor and could make anyone laugh. He was endeared as “Uncle John” and “Papaw”. He was a loving husband and wonderful father.
He was the son of the late J.C. and Lucy Morgan Parker.
Surviving are his wife of 54 years, Jean Mullen Parker; a daughter, Dawn Loftin and husband, Stephen of Marietta, Georgia; a son, Joel Parker and wife, Kathe of Jacksonville, Florida; a sister, Kathy Higgs and husband, Leo of Jacksonville, Florida; six grandchildren, Lucy, Emma, and Coleman Loftin, Kami, Jacob, and Kahlan Parker.
Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, November 14, 2018 at Blairsville First Baptist Church with Rev. Fred Lodge officiating. Pallbearers and honorary pallbearers were members of the Blairsville First Baptist Church Cornerstone Sunday School class. The interment was at 11:00 a.m. Friday, November 16, 2018 in Arlington Park Cemetery in Jacksonville, Florida with the Rev. Robbie Hinson officiating.
The family received friends from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Tuesday at the Ivie Funeral Home, Murphy 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 John C. Parker to the American Cancer Society, 154 Milestone Way, Greenville, SC 29615.
Ivie Funeral Home, Murphy in charge of all arrangements.
Jean O’Day: Obituary
Obituaries November 26, 2018
Jean O’Day, age 90, of Murphy, passed away Saturday, November 24, 2018 in a Murphy hospital. She was a native of Hamilton County, Tennessee, but had lived in Newburgh, Indiana and Volusta County, Florida before moving to Murphy in 1993. Jean was a retired office supervisor in the real estate business. She was a member of the Eastern Star Martha Chapter 246. She was a member of Murphy First Baptist Church and was also a choir member.
She was the daughter of the late John & Grace Dunville Callis. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Charles Callis.
Surviving are her husband, Tom O’Day of Murphy; a daughter, Anna France of Deltona, Florida; a step daughter, Colleen Murphy of Orlando, Florida; a son Brent Dougherty and wife, Deborah of Apopka, Florida; four step sons, Michael O’Day and Dennis O’Day, both of Mt. Dora Florida, Shawn O’Day of Eustice, Florida and Thomas O’Day of Orlando, Florida; a sister Anne Whitfield of Newburgh, Tennessee; three grandchildren, Meghan Dougherty, Lauren and Austen France. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made in memory of Jean O’Day to Alzheimer’s Association, PO Box 96011, Washington, DC 20090-6011.
Ivie Funeral Home, Murphy in charge of all arrangements.
Sarah Annita Snell Sullivan: Obituary
Obituaries December 27, 2018
Sarah Annita Snell Sullivan, 75, of Andrews passed away Sunday, December 16, 2018 in a Chattanooga, Tennessee hospital. She was a native of Shelbyville, Tennessee, but lived most of her life in Nashville, Tennessee where she worked for United Parcel Service. She moved to Plant City, Florida in 1979 and worked as a pharmacy technician at South Florida Baptist Hospital before retiring to Andrews in 1998. Annita worked locally at Gibson Shoes. She was a member of Valleytown Baptist Church where she served as Vacation Bible School director. Annita enjoyed scrapbooking.
She was the daughter of the late Master Sergeant Carlisle and Sarah Wiggins Snell and the wife of the late Jerry Dean Sullivan, who died December 14, 2014.
Surviving are two daughters, Teresa Jean Sullivan-Witham and husband, William of Dunlap, Tennessee and Jeri-Ann Sullivan of Marble; a son, Richard Sullivan of Andrews; three sisters, Patricia McBroom of Nashville, Tennessee, Sylvia Weaver and husband, Douglas of Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, and Carlene Pulley and husband, Lynn of Watertown, Tennessee; five grandchildren, John David, Josh, Shelby, and Chelsea Langford, and Colton Morgan; seven great grandchildren, Dominick, Cayden, Clarabelle, Little Josh, Jaxton, John David IV, and Killian; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, December 20, 2018 in the Valleytown Baptist Church with the Rev. Eric Byrd and John Cook officiating. The interment was in Valleytown Cemetery. Pallbearers were John Cook, Josh Morgan, Chuck Davis, Donnie Ray Bradley, Larry Rogers, and Luke Byrd.
The family received friends from 12-1:45 Thursday afternoon at the Valleytown Baptist Church prior to the services.
Ivie Funeral Home, Andrews in charge of all arrangements.
Cassandra “Sandy” Marie Moore: Obituary
Obituaries December 18, 2018
Cassandra “Sandy” Marie Moore, 74, loving wife and mother of two children passed away unexpectedly at Indian River Medical Center after a brief illness Monday, Oct. 15, 2018.
Sandy was born March 22, 1944 to the late Robert Wesley Underhill and Carrie Underhill Smith in Erlanger, Ky. She is also preceded in death by her husband, John Allen Moore, of Hayesville, a brother, Ralph Wesley Underhill, of Erlanger and a son, Charles “Chuck” Edward Moore. Sandy is survived by her son Rob, of Hayesville, and two nieces, Kim and Melinda Underhill, of Centerville, Ohio. She attended Lloyd High School in Erlanger and graduated in 1962 where she excelled academically, musically and athletically as a swimmer and cheerleader. Sandy went on to attend and graduate from Eastern Kentucky University in 1966 with a degree in English and education and later receiving her masters in special education from the University of Cincinnati. She went on to teach for 15 years at Holmes High School specializing in the developmental programs, curriculum and the needs of special education students.
Sandy married John Allen Moore on March 22, 1977 in Cincinnati, Ohio and was happily married for 38 years. Sandy and John Allen resided in Cincinnati until 1986 when they retired and moved back to Clay County. After retirement, she and John Allen returned to school for their real estate brokers licenses developing property throughout Clay County. Sandy enjoyed interior decorating and design, landscaping design and gardening. Sandy was a member of the Hayesville First United Methodist Church, singing in the choir. She was also a founding member of the Hayesville VFW Post 6812 Women’s Auxiliary.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 11 at the Hayesville First United Methodist Church by the Rev. Denise Kilgo-Martin. Following will be a short internment ceremony at Ledford Chapel cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Hayesville First United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 85, Hayesville, N.C. 28904 and/or to the Hayesville High School John & Cassandra Moore Memorial Scholarship Fund at 205 Yellow Jacket Drive, Hayesville, N.C. 28904.
Gene Bryant: Obituary
Obituaries December 3, 2018
Gene Bryant was a storyteller. He liked nothing better than holding court with friends and family while regaling tales that made everyone laugh and cry. His own life story is certainly worthy of recounting. Gene’s life began March 10th1943. He finished his race two days before his 51st wedding anniversary November 30th 2018. He was preceded in death by parents, Horace L. Bryant and Nora Taylor Bryant; brothers Paul Bryant, Jim Bryant, Mark Bryant and Charlie Bryant; and a sister Elda Bryant Hensley.
Many family and friends remain behind to honor his memory. He is survived by the love of his life, wife Bessie Mason Bryant. Once, early in their marriage, Bessie declared she was leaving. Gene packed a bag and said he loved her so much he would just go with her. Bessie realized Gene was a keeper and she stayed. Gene was adored by his children; a daughter Sandy West (husband Danny); a son Randy Bryant (wife Jeana). Devin and Brayden West were more than his grandsons; they counted their papaw as their best friend. Gene relished in his grandsons with rough housing and practical jokes, fishing, and flea marketing. In May, Gene was so proud to watch Brayden give the Valedictorian speech as he graduated high school. In October, Gene was able to stand with Devin while performing his marriage ceremony to his own true love, Kyndra. Gene often spoke of his special adopted grand-daughter Hannah Thacker. He is also survived by sister Burdell Bryant Church, of Concord, North Carolina.
In his life, Gene enjoyed a range of jobs, duties, and offices. He served on the Macon County Board of Education, and as an official who married many couples. He loved his church family and went to Rowland’s Creek Baptist Church every time the doors were open, and for some time while there served as Sunday School Superintendent. He built clutches, worked for Asheville Paving, worked at Magnavox, and served as a mailman. He worked and retired from the Asheville Citizen Times as a district manager. He managed a fleet of sno-kone trucks that brought happiness to thousands of children on many hot summer days. Perhaps his favorite job of all was working at the “Nantahala Walmart” aka the recycling center, where he was able to enjoy his favorite hobby of looking for treasure. One of his most lovable qualities was his way of giving nicknames to everyone. His friends will remember that he often ignored their given names for titles like Tobe, Dithers, Catechism, Drybones, and Spider. His nicknames were badges of honor and often stuck because it helped flavor the rest of our world with some of Gene’s humor and spirit.
Gene loved Flea Markets and had a passion for collecting anything and trading for everything. He never met a stranger he didn’t talk to or try to trade with. Everyone who knows Gene will remember he was celebrated for amassing things. It was a common understanding that “if you needed something Gene Bryant either had it or knew where to find it.” Objects that many people discarded as junk, Gene would pick up and bring home. He had a special way of looking at everything- it was never junk to him. He always saw the potential in all creation- nothing was junk- just things waiting to find their purpose. He always saw the value instead of deficiency. His optimistic view wasn’t limited to the things found at flea markets, junkyards and the “Nantahala Walmart.” He also saw the same kind of potential and good in people. Even in people who were like the abandoned items he salvaged; even if they appeared to have no good or worth left in them. Gene always said good things, saw the best and professed hope for the others everyone else had given up on. It was his mission to show them God. He was always asking others if they knew the Lord, trying to find a glimmer of worth or treasure somewhere in that person’s heart, despite their reputation, behavior, or history. Gene’s decency and humbleness in this respect made him the rare find, a treasure among men. He lived his life as a shining Christian example and although he loved collecting “stuff” it will be his collection of friends and family that is the most lasting testament to his life.
Gene Bryant’s final days were indicative of a man who engineered a life well spent. Although he will be sorely missed, his final chapter should be read as a happy ending. He spent his last week surrounded by a parade of friends and family who made the pilgrimage to Harris Community Hospital to see him before he shed the earthly house of this tabernacle. The last moments of his story could not have been more beautiful. Those moments were spent peacefully, accompanied by his sweet wife and daughter quietly singing his favorite hymns while leaning in closely so he could hear them. He drifted into eternity to meet his Lord and Savior in the best possible way. Although his body was failing and modern medicine could not intervene, Gene had already secured his eternity sixty years ago by taking the Lord Jesus Christ as his Savior. Gene’s family rests in the certainty that this husband, father, and papaw was collected by God to join God’s own assortment of priceless things.
No one realized it at the time, but Goodbyes were always important to Gene. When leaving his own parents house, he would say “Love em” meaning instructing his own children to love on their grandparents one at a time, the regular ritual of saying goodbye before they walked out the door. Gene was conscious of the ceremony of leaving. Every night he loved on his children, and as Sandy said he wanted to hear her say “Good Night Daddy- Love You- Sweet Dreams ‘Sweep’ Tight.” When Gene would prepare to leave after a visit to a neighbor or relative, he would say, “All youns come and go with us.” And if we could hear him right now, that is probably what he is saying to us, inviting us to follow him into the Kingdom.
Funeral services will be held at 7 p.m. Monday, December 3, 2018 at Rowland’s Creek Baptist Church with Rev. Kenny Ball, Rev. Jim Postell, and Rev. Dana Dockery officiating. The interment will be at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, December 4th at Aquone Community Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Devin and Brayden West, Fred Guffey, Mike and Doug Bryant, and Kenny Cope.
The family will receive friends from 5:00-6:45 p.m. Monday at Rowland’s Creek Baptist Church.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made in memory of Rev. Gene Bryant to: Aquone Community Cemetery Fund, 71 Old School Road, Topton, NC 28781.
Ivie Funeral Home, Andrews in charge of all arrangements.
Sylvia Ann Day Brattebo: Obituary
Obituaries November 26, 2018
Sylvia Ann Day Brattebo, 88, of Hayesville passed away Thursday, November 15, 2018 in a Blairsville, Georgia care facility. She was born and raised in Ames, Iowa. She enjoyed music and played the oboe in the Ames High School band.
Sylvia graduated from Iowa State Teachers College, now known as the University of Northern Iowa. She worked as a school teacher for two years in Reinbeck and Keota, Iowa.
Sylvia was faithful to her God and the Methodist church, staying active throughout her many moves. She was a member of the Hayesville First United Methodist Church.
She volunteered at Granny’s Attic in the 1990s and was a member of the Friends of the Moss Memorial Library.
Sylvia enjoyed gardening and loved all sports, including playing tennis. She was an avid reader.
She was a loving and supportive wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, and devoted to family and home.
She was the daughter of the late Richard Dilman and Vera Mae Sanders Day and the wife of the late Howard Clark Brattebo, who died January 8, 2011 in Hayesville. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Kristine Lee Brattebo.
Surviving are a daughter, Ann Brattebo Doran of Hayesville; a son, David Mark Brattebo of Canton, Georgia; a sister, Lyla Ruth Day of Savannah, Georgia; a brother, Richard L. Day of Cambria, California; four grandchildren, Melissa B. Fetzner, John R. Baker and wife, Dana, Annelise B. Collins and husband, Bobby, and David “Nate” Brattebo and wife, Amber; and seven great grandchildren, Delanie, Madeline, Cole, Andrew, Delaney, Joseph, and Thor.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, November 26, 2018 in the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home, Hayesville with the Rev. Kirk Hatherly officiating.
The family will receive friends 30 minutes prior to the services at the Ivie Funeral Home, Hayesville.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made in memory of Sylvia Ann Day Brattebo to the Alzheimer’s Association, PO Box 96011, Washington D.C. 20090-6011.
Ivie Funeral Home, Hayesville in charge of all arrangements.
Max Hubert McClure: Obituary
Obituaries November 26, 2018
Max Hubert McClure, age 80, of Murphy, passed away Friday, November 9, 2018 in a Murphy hospital. He was a native and lifetime resident of Cherokee County. He had served in the United States Army. Max was a lifelong carpenter and brick mason. Max enjoyed farming, raising cattle, and gardening. He was a devoted member of Mt. Liberty Baptist Church where he had served as a Deacon, Sunday School Superintendent, taught Bible School, and helped maintain the church. He also volunteered with the Hope for the Hungry Ministry.
He was the son of the late Charlie W. and Maude F. Rogers McClure. He was also preceded in death by an infant brother, David McClure and brother, Charles McClure.
He is survived by his family whom he deeply loved. Surviving are his wife of 52 years, Penny Nelson McClure; a daughter Tammy Rice and husband, Tony of Franklin, North Carolina; two sons Tony McClure and wife, Connie of Murphy and Travis McClure and wife, Leigh Ann of Clarkesville, Tennessee; two sisters, Aline Ware and Cleo Smith and husband, Carl all of Murphy; a brother Bill McClure and wife, Pat of Green Valley, Arizona; four grandchildren, Darian McClure, Hunter, Haidyn, and Harley Rice. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, November 13, 2018 at Mt. Liberty Baptist Church with Rev. Zack Orton, Rev. Warren Golden, and Rev. Eddis Dockery officiating. The interment was in the church cemetery with military gravesite rites conducted by Hayesville American Legion Post 532, Murphy American Legion Post 96, and Hayesville VFW Post 6812. Pallbearers were Hunter, Haidyn, and Harley Rice, David Dockery, John and Ben Crisp. Honorary pallbearers were Darian and Mike McClure and Jim and Adam Crisp.
The family received friends from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Monday at the Ivie Funeral Home, Murphy 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 Max McClure to the Mt. Liberty Baptist Church Building Fund, 1700 Old Murphy Road, Murphy, NC 28906.
Ivie Funeral Home, Murphy in charge of all arrangements.
Ruby Paschal Ivey: Obituary
Obituaries March 19, 2019
Ruby Paschal Ivey
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, 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 11:00 a.m. C.D.T., April 6, 2019 in the Shady Grove Christian Church in Opelika, Alabama. The interment will be in the church cemetery.
Ivie Funeral Home, Murphy in charge of arrangements.