James J. Janson: Obituary
Obituaries September 24, 2019
James J. Janson, 86, of Hayesville, formerly of Murphy, passed away Thursday, September 19, 2019 in a Clay County care facility. He was a native of Newburgh, New York. James was a Korean War veteran, serving in the United States Navy, where he worked as a radio technician. He worked as a draftsman for General Dynamics most of his life. James owned “The Train Stop” bar in Franklin, Massachusetts for 15 years before retiring to Murphy. He later moved to Arkansas, where he had a horse farm. He had a love for horses. He returned to Hayesville in 2017. James attended the Boiling Springs Baptist Church locally. He enjoyed racing sports cars when he was younger.
He was the son of the late James Joseph and Elizabeth O’Shaunessey Janson. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Clare Lanartze Janson and his second wife, Olive Janson; a son, James J. Janson Jr.; a sister, Marie Marshall; and a brother, Robert Janson.
Surviving are his wife, Mary O’Dell Janson of Texas; a son, Curtis Janson and wife, Susan of Milford, Massachusetts; four grandchildren, Jamie Janson, Christine Janson, Shaun Janson, and Jacqueline Presley; and two great-grandchildren.
An inurnment will be held in Lakeview Cemetery in Upton, Massachusetts at a later date.
Ivie Funeral Home, Murphy in charge of arrangements.
Linda Lou Anderson: Obituary
Obituaries September 22, 2019
Linda Lou Anderson, age 74 of Hayesville, passed away September 20, 2019. Linda was born in Dekalb County, GA to the late Rupert and Willie Brown Dispain. She loved to camp and spend time with her grandkids. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her brother, Jerry Dispain. She is survived by her husband, Robert Anderson; her daughter, Gina Bryson and husband David of Lilburn, GA; 3 grandchildren, Courtney Bryson and her wife Renee Ussery of Rutledge, GA, Kendra Bryson of Lawerenceville, GA, and Cameron Bryson of Lawrenceville, GA; 1 great grandson Riley, and a great grand daughter Reigna to be born in December. Funeral Services will be held at 1pm on Monday, September 23, 2019 at the Townson-Rose Funeral Home Chapel in Hayesville. Rev. Denny Moss will officiate. Pallbearers will be Nathan Garrett, Stony Anderson, Dale Penland, David Penland, Chris Bradley, and Zachary Moss. The family will receive friends from 11:00 to 1:00 before the Funeral Service. Burial will be at White Chapel Memorial Gardens in Duluth, GA. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Bethabara Cemetery Fund may be sent care of Carol Anderson at 1386 Bethabara Road Hayesville, NC 28904. Townson-Rose Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
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