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.
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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.
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.