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.
Irene Martin: Obituary
Obituaries January 15, 2019
Irene Martin, 87, of Blairsville, Georgia, formerly of Murphy, passed away Tuesday, January 15, 2019 in Union County Nursing Home.
Faye Smith Watkins: Obituary
Obituaries January 15, 2019
Faye Smith Watkins passed away Saturday, December 22, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona.
Born Lucy Faye Martin on November 21, 1925 in Andrews, North Carolina to Dink Cruise Martin and Weldon Martin. She was raised in Andrews and graduated from Andrews High School in April of 1942.
Faye provided service during WWII as a Radio Mechanic Signal Section starting in September 1943.
Faye married Ivan Edward Smith on January 22, 1947 and had three children, Ronald Edward born November 27, 1947 in Baltimore, Maryland, Barbara Joyce (Bell) born August 19, 1950 in Andrews, North Carolina and Beverely Jane (Hector Cardenas) born December 27, 1951 in Andrews, North Carolina. Faye lived in many places including Baltimore, Maryland, Marietta and Kennesaw Georgia, and Phoenix, Arizona. She was divorced from Ivan in 1974. Faye worked as the Personnel Manager from November 1971 to August 1987 at Goldwaters in Phoenix, a Division of Associated Dry Goods Corporation later acquired by May Company. She was married to Samuel Harvey Watkins on May 16, 1987. Faye lived in Overgaard, Arizona until February 1995, then relocated to Phoenix.
Faye is survived by her sister, Leola Martin Jordan, her three children and her four loving grandchildren, Rhonda McMahan (Jeffrey) Skallan, Shannon Bell, Michael Cardenas, and Christopher Cardenas.
Members of immediate family received family and friends beginning at noon on Monday, January 14, 2019 followed by a chapel service at 1:00 PM at Ivie Funeral Home in Andrews, North Carolina. A graveside service followed at Valleytown Cemetery, Andrews.
Ivie Funeral Home, Andrews in charge of local arrangements.
Tabitha Rae Coffey: Obituary
Obituaries January 15, 2019
Tabitha Rae Coffey, age 39, of Marble, passed away Friday, January 4, 2019.
Elveta Stamey,: Obituary
Obituaries November 26, 2018
Elveta Stamey, 96, of Hayesville passed away Tuesday, November 13, 2018 in a Towns County, Georgia care facility. She was a native of Clay County, where she had lived most of her life. Elveta worked at Carolina Dress and Peachtree Products for several years. She was a member of the Tusquittee Church of God.
She was the daughter of the late Stephen and Zada Reynolds Rowland. She was also preceded in death by a son, Sammy Stamey; four sisters; a brother; and three step-sisters.
Surviving are three daughters, Carole Scroggs of Jonesboro, Tennessee, Dolores Law of Nashville, Tennessee, and Lynn Padgett of Hayesville; two sons, Clarence Stamey of Castle Rock, Washington and Edward Stamey of Suches, Georgia; nine grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; ten great grandchildren; four step-great grandchildren; and two great great grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at 3:00 p.m. Saturday, November 17, 2018 in the Chapel of Ivie Funeral Home, Hayesville with the Rev. Gary Ashe and Bishop Rayburne Wilson officiating. The interment was in Union Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers were grandsons, Marty Scroggs, Sammy Lee Stamey, Richie Parker, Jeff Padgett, Zach Cook, and Brent Scroggs. Honorary pallbearers were Dalton Padgett, Liam Parker, and Drew Cook.
The family received friends from 1-2:45 Saturday afternoon at the Ivie Funeral Home, Hayesville prior to the services.
Ivie Funeral Home, Hayesville in charge of all arrangements.
Donald Kelly: Obituary
Obituaries November 26, 2018
Donald Kelly, 87, of Hayesville passed away Wednesday, November 7, 2018 at his residence. He was a native of Natick, Massachusetts. Donald lived in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania most of his adult life. He also lived in Bonita Springs, Florida before moving to Hiawassee, Georgia in 2009. Donald served in the United States Army during the Korean War. He was very active with the VFW Post 7807 in Hiawassee, where he was a lifetime member. He was also a member of the American Legion and supported the local Warrior Clan. Donald was a member of the Hayesville First United Methodist Church.
He was the son of the late William Thomas and Margaret McGlone Kelly. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, John V. Kelly and William Thomas Kelly.
Surviving are two sons, Donald Scott Kelly and wife, Gina of Bristol, Pennsylvania, and Craig Kelly of Langhorne, Pennsylvania; his life partner, Billie Shelburn of Hayesville; and four grandchildren, Christine, Bryant, Taylor, and Shawn.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, December 8, 2018 at the VFW Post 7807, 1329 Sunnyside Road, Hiawassee, Georgia.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to the VFW Post 7807, 1329 Sunnyside Road, Hiawassee, GA 30546.
Ivie Funeral Home, Hayesville in charge of arrangements.
Dr. Walter Bryant Graham: Obituary
Obituaries March 19, 2019
Dr. Walter Bryant Graham
Dr. Walter Bryant Graham, age 82, of Murphy, passed away Saturday, March 16, 2019 in a Murphy care facility. He was born and raised in Battle Creek, Michigan and had joined the United States Air Force after graduating high school. Walter was a Korean War Era veteran who served as a pharmacy tech. He later completed his undergraduate studies at Michigan State University and received his Doctorate at the University of Florida. Walter completed his residency at Baylor University before returning to the University of Florida where he received his Neurology doctorate. He began work in Bradenton, Florida in 1970 where he had worked as a Doctor of Neurology until his retirement in 1999. Following retirement, he moved to Murphy in 2000. Walter had enjoyed fishing in his younger years, gardening, and was a wonderful chef.
He was the son of the late Wilfred and Elizabeth Bryant Graham. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Ann.
Surviving are his wife of 46 years, Ann Nixon Graham; two daughters, Norma Banes and husband, David of Gainesville, Florida and Kendra Dibble and husband, Lucius of Shelbourn, Vermont; two sons, Al Graham and wife, Yvonne of Bradenton, Florida and Andrew Graham and wife, Jessica of McKinney, Texas; a sister, Marcia West and husband, Monty of Michigan; eight grandchildren, Kevin Banes, Heather Sullivan, Aaron and Nick Graham, Ava and Audrey Graham, Graham and Anna Dibble; and a great granddaughter, Riley Sullivan.
A private memorial service will be held at a later date.
Ivie Funeral Home, Murphy in charge of all arrangements
Stella Mease Cloer: Obituary
Obituaries January 15, 2019
Stella Mease Cloer, 90, of Asheville, formerly of Hayesville, passed away Thursday, January 3, 2019 in a Canton, North Carolina care facility. She was a native of Clay County and lived in Haywood County for 38 years before moving to Buncombe County four years ago. She was a homemaker and also worked as a seamstress. Stella was of the Baptist faith.
She was the daughter of the late Tom and Anna Watson Mease and the wife of the late Andrew “Andy” Jacob Cloer, who died June 6, 2009. She was also preceded in death by an infant son, Thomas William Cloer; and a sister, Windle Mease.
Surviving are a son, Randy Cloer of Sylva; a brother, Dennis Mease of Hayesville; and a granddaughter and caregivers, Bethany Starling and husband, John of Asheville.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, January 7, 2019 in the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home, Hayesville with the Rev. Dwight Moss officiating. The interment was in the Hayesville First United Methodist Church Cemetery. Pallbearers were David McClure, John Starling, Jack Sales, Floyd Phillips, Danny Jones, and Joe Buckner.
The family received friends from 12-1:45 Monday afternoon at the Ivie Funeral Home, Hayesville prior to the services.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made in memory of Stella Mease Cloer to the Mountain Projects for Senior Services, 2177 Asheville Road, Waynesville, NC 28786.
Ivie Funeral Home, Hayesville in charge of all arrangements.
Marie Crisp McKee: Obituary
Obituaries November 26, 2018
Marie Crisp McKee, 87, of Akron, Ohio, formerly of Murphy, passed away Sunday, November 11, 2018 at her daughter’s residence. She was born in Akron, but had spent her childhood in Murphy before returning to Akron. She was married in Akron to Edward Eugene McKee Sr. and lived throughout the country as a military wife, including California, which held her fondest memories. Marie enjoyed spending time with her family, but especially her grandchildren. She was a lifetime member of Akron Baptist Temple. Marie had served in the church throughout her life. She was very proud of her Western North Carolina heritage, which dates back hundreds of years through the Crisp family.
She was the daughter of the late Ephraim and Sadie Woods Crisp. She was also preceded in death by an infant daughter, Diana Gail; and a brother, Almond James Crisp.
Surviving are a daughter, Shirley McKee Beaty and husband, Paul of Suwanee, Georgia; four sons, Edward Eugene McKee Jr. of Louisville, Kentucky, Kenneth Wayne McKee and husband, Frank Twitty III of Atlanta, Georgia, David Alan McKee of Akron, Ohio, and Michael Paul McKee of Mountain Grove, Missouri; a brother, Orville Billy Crisp and wife, Marie of Murphy; six grandchildren, eight great grandchildren, and two great great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, November 17, 2018 in the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home, Murphy with President Ronald T. Moore presiding. The interment was in Peachtree Community Cemetery. Pallbearers were Edward, Kenneth, and Russ McKee, Paul Beaty, Frank Twitty, and Troy Guerrero.
The family received friends from 10-10:45 Saturday morning at the Ivie Funeral Home, Murphy prior to the services.
Ivie Funeral Home, Murphy in charge of all arrangements.
Steve Allen: Obituary
Obituaries November 26, 2018
Steve Allen, 59, of Murphy passed away Wednesday, November 7, 2018. He was a lifetime resident of the Boiling Springs Community.
Steve began his career as a machinist with King Auto Supply. He moved on to become an engine builder and pit crew member with several NASCAR teams including DiGard Racing, Race Hill Farms, Cale Yarborough Motorsports, Morgan-McClure Motorsports, and Hendrick Motorsports.
Following this, Steve began his own venture as the owner / head engine builder at Steve Allen Racing. One of the brightest highlights of his racing career occurred in 2006 when his engine won the Meijer 300 in the Busch Grand National Series at Kentucky Speedway.
He was an active member of Boiling Springs Baptist Church.
Steve enjoyed building and flying radio-controlled airplanes, camping with his family, and many forms of music, but especially gospel and bluegrass.
He was the son of Donna Lindsey Allen of Murphy and the late Robert Benjamin Allen.
Surviving, in addition to his mother, are his wife of 40 years, Nadine O’Dell Allen; two daughters, LeighAnna Colgrove and husband, Ben of Knoxville, Tennessee, and Michele Allen-Biggs and husband, Galen of Kannapolis, North Carolina; two sisters, Lydia Long and husband, William A. Jr. of Edgewater, Florida, and Lindsey Denny and husband, Mac of Murphy; a brother, David Allen and wife, Cindy of Murphy; three grandchildren, who were the joy of his life, Luke, Stella, and Claire Colgrove, whom he loved spending time with; an aunt, Dorothy Davis of Gainesville, Georgia; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held at 3:00 p.m. Sunday, November 11, 2018 in Boiling Springs Baptist Church with the Rev. Eddis Dockery officiating. The interment will take place at Hanging Dog Baptist Church Cemetery at a later date. Pallbearers were Ben Colgrove, Galen Biggs, Alan Pipes, Dale and Eddie Allen, J.B. Reeves, and Keith and George Mashburn. Jack Elder and Jerry Turner served as honorary pallbearers.
The family received friends from 2:00-3:00 Sunday afternoon at the Boiling Springs Baptist Church prior to the services.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made in memory of Steve Allen to the Gideons International (Murphy Camp), PO Box 164, Murphy, NC 28906.
Ivie Funeral Home, Murphy in charge of all arrangements.
Jerome F. “Jerry” Chaplo: Obituary
Obituaries March 19, 2019
Jerome F. “Jerry” Chaplo
Jerome F. “Jerry” Chaplo, 82, of Andrews died Sunday, March 10, 2019 in Chattanooga, Tennessee. He was a native of Peekskill, New York, but lived most of his life in Casselberry, Florida before retiring to Andrews, North Carolina in 2003. Jerry was a veteran of the United States Air Force. He retired as a mechanic’s helper for the City of Casselberry. Jerry attended the Saint William Catholic Church.
He was the son of the late Bernard Joseph and Helen Anna Trochan Chaplo. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Donald Bernard Chaplo.
Surviving are his wife of 59 years, Carole Miller Chaplo; two sons, Stephen J. Chaplo and fiancé, Deneen M. Olivieri of Casselberry, Florida and Eugene K. Chaplo and wife, Karin of DeBary, Florida; and a granddaughter, Janyce E. Chaplo.
A memorial service will be held at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, May 4, 2019 in the Chapel of Ivie Funeral Home, Andrews with Father George Byers officiating.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made in memory of Jerome F. “Jerry” Chaplo to the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
Ivie Funeral Home, Andrews in charge of all arrangements.
Madge Kitchens Moss: Obituary
Obituaries February 12, 2019
Madge Kitchens Moss
Madge Kitchens Moss, 94, of Hayesville went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 10, 2019 at her residence. She was a member of Old Shooting Creek Baptist Church. Madge enjoyed gardening and canning. She loved cooking for everybody and treating them with her fried apple pies.
She was the daughter of the late Wiley and Lena Ashe Kitchens and wife of the late Ledger Z. Moss, who died February 8, 1995. She was preceded in death by a brother, Claude Kitchens.
Surviving are a daughter, Linda Patterson of Hayesville; two sons, Gene Moss and wife, Carolyn Eller of Young Harris, Georgia, and Clark Moss and wife, Beth of Hayesville; and five grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 12, 2019 in the Chapel of Ivie Funeral Home, Hayesville with the Revs. Kyle Cody and Israel Rogers officiating. The interment will be in Old Shooting Creek Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Ketron Moss officiating. Pallbearers will be Kevin Moss, Rodney and Greg Penland, Gene Youngblood, Josh Woodard, and David Moses. Honorary pallbearers will be David Stillwell, Anthony Garrett, Jack Moss, Gene Toole, Donald Cheeks, and Craig Hooper.
The family will receive friends from 12-1:45 Tuesday afternoon at the Ivie Funeral Home, Hayesville prior to the services.
The family requests memorials be made in memory of Madge Kitchens Moss to the Old Shooting Creek Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, c/o Phyllis Leslie, 10 Cheetah Lane, Hayesville, NC 28904.
Ivie Funeral Home, Hayesville in charge of all arrangements.
William G. Sabine: Obituary
Obituaries January 15, 2019
William G. Sabine, 73, of Murphy passed away Monday, January 14, 2019 at his residence.
Betty Decker Miller Taylor: Obituary
Obituaries December 3, 2018
Betty Decker Miller Taylor, 94, of Charlotte, North Carolina, formerly of Murphy, passed away Thursday, November 29, 2018 in a Charlotte care facility. She was a native of Martinsburg, West Virginia, and grew up in Washington, DC. After working for American Airlines in Washington, she moved to Florida where Betty met and married Joe Miller. She had worked as a loan officer in both Commercial Bank of Hollywood, Florida and First Union Bank for nearly 20 years. Betty had lived in Fort Lauderdale, Florida before retiring to Murphy in 1994. Betty was a devoted mother and devout Christian.
She was the daughter of the late Oller Donald and Elizabeth Ellen Hudson Decker and the wife of the late Joe Miller, who passed March 17, 1978 and the late Charles E. Taylor, who passed December 8, 1999. Betty was also preceded in death by a son, Shane E. Miller; and a daughter, Kristal L. Miller.
Surviving are a daughter, Kelly Hansen and husband, Kris of Charlotte, North Carolina; two sisters, Sally Ann Birge and Helen Jean Allingham, both of Fairfax, Virginia; two grandchildren, Kacie Hansen of Riverview, Florida and Kyle Hansen and wife, Theresa of Panama City, Florida; and two nephews, Kyle and Dwayne Holt.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 5, 2018 at the Episcopal Church of the Messiah with Rev. Dr. Maggie Rourk officiating. Inurnment will be at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 5, 2018 in the Greenlawn Memorial Gardens.
The family will receive friends from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 4 at the Ivie Funeral Home, Murphy.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in loving memory of Betty Decker Miller Taylor to the Hospice and Palliative Care (Charlotte Region), 7600 Little Avenue, Charlotte, NC 28226.
Ivie Funeral Home, Murphy in charge of all arrangements.
Amanda Jane James Hannah: Obituary
Obituaries November 26, 2018
Amanda Jane James Hannah, 75, of Murphy passed away Monday, November 12, 2018 in a Murphy care facility. Jane was a native of Danville, Virginia, but was raised in the Bessemer City, North Carolina area. She lived in Germany for three years, but was living in Fort Gordon, Georgia, near Augusta, before moving to Murphy in 1993. Jane was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith. She loved her children and making a home for her family. Jane was a wonderful wife, mother, and grandmother, who will be deeply missed.
She was the daughter of the late Efton Clifton and Hattie Sneed James. She was also preceded in death by a son, Richard Scott Hannah; a sister, Peggy Jewel Paysour; and a brother, Richard James.
Surviving are her husband of 57 years, Verlen Hannah; a daughter, Susan Lee Hannah and husband, Steven Goldberg of Evans, Georgia; two sons, Stephen Mark Hannah and wife, Margaret of Apex, North Carolina, and Jason Keith Hannah and wife, Mitzi of Martinez, Georgia; five sisters, Betty Croft, and Irene Clark and husband, Rev. Roy Dean, all of Bessemer City, Mary Ellen Shope and husband, Rev. Larry, and Gail Carter and husband, Rev. Edward, all of Murphy, and Ruth Lynn James of Young Harris, Georgia; seven grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, November 17, 2018 in the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home, Murphy with the Rev. Edward Carter officiating. The interment was in Ebenezer Baptist Church Cemetery. Pallbearers were Matthew Hannah, Isaac and Jacob Carter, John Paysour, Jordan Shook, and James Shope.
The family received friends from 12-1:45 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 Amanda Jane James Hannah to the Saint Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or www.stjude.org/donate.
Ivie Funeral Home, Murphy in charge of all arrangements.