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, 73, of Murphy passed away Monday, January 14, 2019 at his residence.

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.

Floyd “Chub” Brooks, 88, of Andrews passed away Wednesday, November 7, 2018 in a Murphy care facility. He was born in Clay County, but was a lifetime resident of Andrews. Chub worked with his family at Reece Motor Company as parts manager. He also worked as a parts manager for several other businesses. Chub volunteered with the Andrews Fire Department and retired as fire chief. He was a member of Andrews First Baptist Church, where he served as deacon, Sunday School teacher, and superintendent.

He was the son of the late Thomas Jefferson “Jeff” and Cordie Elizabeth Ledford Brooks. He was also preceded in death by two sisters, Frances West and Divola Frye; and two brothers, Thomas Frank Brooks and J.V. Brooks.

Surviving are his wife of 66 years, June Lunsford Brooks; a daughter, Nancy Brooks Bradshaw and husband, Wilfred of Andrews; two sons, David Brooks and wife, Ann of Andrews, and Steven Brooks and wife, Patricia of Clarkesville, Georgia; a sister, Alma “Cricket” Gray of Andrews; a brother, Wade Brooks and wife, Judy of Andrews; seven grandchildren and ten great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

A memorial service was held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, November 10, 2018 in the Andrews First Baptist Church with Dr. Calvin Bobo officiating. The inurnment will be in Valleytown Cemetery at a later date.

The family received friends from 12-1:50 Saturday afternoon at the Andrews First Baptist Church prior to the services.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made in memory of Floyd “Chub” Brooks to the Andrews First Baptist Church Kid’s Food Bag Program, PO Box 427, Andrews, NC 28901.

Della Mae Sherrill

Della Mae Sherrill, 79, of Andrews went home to be with the Lord after a lengthy illness on Sunday, March 10, 2019. She was a native of Bryson City, but moved to Andrews as a child, where she lived throughout her life. She was married on June 24, 1960 at Valleytown Baptist Church to her loving husband, Maurice Sherrill. She worked throughout her life alongside her husband in the family business. Della was an active member of the Andrews First Baptist Church, where she sang in the choir and served on various committees. Della loved watching her nieces and nephews play sports and enjoyed cooking for her church family and many others. Della also enjoyed travelling with her husband and friends.

She was the daughter of the late Lee and Ruby Bailey.

Surviving are her husband of 59 years, Maurice Sherrill; a sister, Doris Anderson of Murphy; a brother, Wayne Bailey and wife, Sally of Andrews; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held at 3:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 13, 2019 in the Andrews First Baptist Church with Dr. Calvin Bobo officiating. The interment was in Valleytown Cemetery. Pallbearers were Mitch Waldroup, Bobby Grindstaff, Troy Crisp, Phillip Hodge, Danny Barton, and Tim West. Honorary pallbearers were Michael McQuade, Ian McQuade, Terry Sherrill, Gary Stroud, Trevor Waldroup, Brett Gibson, Frank Wilson, Gary Kauffman, Donald Hogan, Wade Brooks, John Goins, and Olen Clark.

The family received friends from 1-2:45 p.m. Wednesday, March 13, 2019 at the Andrews First Baptist Church prior to the services.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made in memory of Della Mae Sherrill to the Kid’s Food Bags Ministry, Andrews First Baptist Church, PO Box 427, Andrews, NC 28901.

Ivie Funeral Home, Andrews in charge of all arrangements.

Lawrence (Larry) Jerome Cannan

Lawrence (Larry) Jerome Cannan, 63, of Murphy, Cherokee County for the past 19 years, passed away February 9, 2019 at his residence. He was born in Rochester, New York on July 14, 1955. He is the son of the late Sheral Ruth Greenberg Cannan who passed away June 21, 1994.

Larry worked as a police officer for the Broward County, Florida Sheriff’s Office and Boca Raton, Florida Police Department before retiring in 2000. He worked as a correction officer, road deputy, motorcycle officer, and traffic homicide officer.

When he moved to Murphy, he worked at Fatback’s Citgo as a manager for 16 years before retiring a year and a half ago.

Larry loved his family and friends, was an excellent bowler, loved all kinds of sports, riding his Goldwing, and camping.

Surviving are his wife, Theresa Diana Gerhard Cannan of Murphy; a daughter, Jennifer White and husband, Thomas of West Palm Beach, Florida; three sons, Jason Cannan of Reston, Virginia, Dominick Lanza of Beech Grove, Tennessee, and Richard Lanza and wife, Jennifer of Naples, Florida; a sister Susan Gutterman and husband, Paul of Ocala, Florida; and twelve grandchildren.

There will be a Celebration of Life from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 12, 2019 at Ivie Funeral Home, Murphy.

There will also be another Celebration of Life at a later date in Florida.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made in memory of Larry Jerome Cannan to: American Cancer Society at https://www.cancer.org/about-us/local/north-carolina.html

Ivie Funeral Home, Murphy in charge of all arrangements.

Lillie Mae “Toots” White Goins, 94, of Andrews passed away Sunday, December 30, 2018 in a Cleveland, Tennessee hospital. She was a native of Andrews, North Carolina where she lived most of her life. She was a member of the Valleytown Baptist Church. Lillie Mae enjoyed gardening; her dog, Harley; family, and most especially her grandkids.

She was the daughter of the late Franklin Hardie and Elizabeth Taylor White and the wife of the late James Goins, who died September 22, 1992. She was also preceded in death by four sisters, Madge Postell, Maggie Hardin, Dixie Parker, and Doris Moore; and three brothers, Walter, Claude, and Arlin White.

Surviving are a son, James Terry Goins of Georgetown, Tennessee; two sisters, Emma Hogan and Iris Plemmons, both of Andrews; three grandchildren, Dawn Bradshaw and husband, Brian of Sugar Grove, Ohio, James Terry “Buzz” Goins II of Georgetown, Tennessee, and Tera Lyda and husband, Kenny of Hixson, Tennessee; a step-granddaughter, Holly Swan and husband, Glen of Georgetown, Tennessee; seven great-grandchildren, Brittney Headrick and husband, Justin, Taylor Lunsford and husband, Zachery, Avery Bradshaw and wife, Lisa, Casey Goins, Savannah Goins, Lilly Graham, and Kenlee Lyda; two step-great-grandchildren, Lauren and Trey Swan; four great-great-grandchildren, Hunter and Ryland Lunsford, and Franklyn and Lavada Headrick; and many nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, January 3, 2019 in the Valleytown Baptist Church with the Rev. Marlon Blaylock and John Cook officiating. The interment was in Valleytown Cemetery. Pallbearers were Brian and Avery Bradshaw, Justin Headrick, Zachery Lunsford, and Eddie and Joe Parker.

The family received friends from 11 a.m.-12:45 p.m. Thursday at the Valleytown Baptist Church prior to the services.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made in memory of Lillie Mae “Toots” White Goins to the Valleytown Baptist Church, PO Box 640, Andrews, NC 28901.

Ivie Funeral Home, Andrews in charge of all arrangements.

Gerald A. “Jerry” Tipton, age 84, of Murphy, passed away Sunday, December 9, 2018 in Blairsville, Georgia. He was a native of Topeka, Kansas, and lived in Orlando, Lakeland, and Brandon, Florida before moving to Murphy in 1993.  He was a veteran of the Korean War serving in the United States Air Force.  Jerry retired in 1988 as manager of Transoceanic Freighting Services of IMCC in Tampa, Florida.  He was a member of the Murphy First Baptist Church where he sang in the choir and a church quartet.  He was also a long-time member of the Tampa Bay Heralds of Harmony Barber Shop Chorus in Tampa.  Jerry loved playing tennis, practicing carpentry, and studying the Bible.

He was the son of the late William and Elva Rich Tipton.  He was preceded in death by his first wife, Nancy Lyles Tipton; three sisters; and seven brothers.

Surviving are his wife, Joyce Bundy Tipton; two daughters, Deanna Campbell and husband, Bill of Milton, Georgia and Carol Foster and husband, Brad of Lenexa, Kansas; a step-daughter, Michele Armesto and husband, Alberto of Woodbridge, Virginia; a son, Allen Tipton of Cranford, New Jersey; a step-son, Martin Armbrester and wife, Maria of Maryville, Tennessee; a sister, Mildred Wray and husband, Charles of Topeka, Kansas; eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, December 13, 2018, followed by a reception, at Murphy First Baptist Church with Rev. Jimmy Tanner officiating. Pallbearers were Walker Rowland, Larry Parrish, Larry Moyer, Danny Waters, Steve Hatfield, and Fred Heath. Honorary pallbearers were members of the Fellowship 1 Sunday School class, Men’s Bible Study, and Men’s Ministry.

The family received friends from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Wednesday at the Ivie Funeral Home, Murphy.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made in memory of Gerald A. “Jerry” Tipton to Murphy First Baptist Church, 517 Hiwassee Street, Murphy, NC  28906.

Ivie Funeral Home, Murphy in charge of all arrangements.

Hardy Ledford, 78, of Andrews passed away Wednesday, December 5, 2018 at his residence. Hardy was a lifetime resident of Cherokee County. He worked as a foreman for many construction companies throughout his life. Hardy was an outdoorsman, enjoying hunting and fishing, and digging ramps. He also enjoyed spending time with his wife; grandson, John Robert Allen; and great grandson, Macon Allen.

He was the son of the late Willie Fortner and Ella Mae Postell. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Joan Hughes.

Surviving are his wife of 46 years, Betty Jean Ledford; two daughters, Tammy Lea Adams and husband, Roger, and Annette Allen and husband, Kevin, all of Andrews; a son, Neal Ledford and wife, Cathy of Asheville; two grandsons, John Robert Allen and Neal Ledford Jr.; a great grandson, John Macon Allen; four sisters, Judy Cook and Lelia Ryan, both of Mineral Bluff, Georgia, and Jane Davenport and Linda Campbell, both of Blue Ridge, Georgia; a brother, Wayne Postell of Crossville, Tennessee; several other grandchildren and great grandchildren; and nieces and nephews

Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, December 8, 2018 in the Chapel of Ivie Funeral Home, Andrews with the Rev. Mickey Stewart officiating. The interment was in Red Marble Baptist Church Cemetery. Pallbearers were Marty, Darrell, and Garrel Holloway, Kent Haney, and George and Harold Postell. Honorary pallbearers were Ronnie Mason, Ricky and Jack Holloway, and Bud Postell.

The family received friends from 1-1:50 Saturday afternoon at the Ivie Funeral Home, Andrews prior to the services.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made in memory of Hardy Ledford to the Little Brasstown Baptist Church, c/o the Brotherhood, PO Box 12, Brasstown, NC 28902.

Ivie Funeral Home, Andrews in charge of all arrangements.

Sam Holloway, age 76, of Topton, passed away Friday, November 2, 2018 in a Murphy hospital. He was a native and lifetime resident of Topton. Sam was a Vietnam War Veteran serving in the United States Army.  Sam had worked in tunneling in Atlanta, Georgia and had also worked for Wells and West locally.  He had volunteered with the Disabled American Veterans as a Van Coordinator. He was a member of the Andrews VFW post #7620 where he helped with post events.  He was a member of Briartown Baptist Church, but had been attending Junaluska Baptist Church. Sam enjoyed fishing, gardening, and spending time with his grandkids.

He was the son of the late Jack and Connie Mae Evans Holloway and husband of the late Sharon Holloway, who died November 4, 2002. He was also preceded in death by a son Bobby Holloway and two brothers, Dan and James Holloway.

Surviving are a daughter, Kammy Neal and husband, Bobby of Andrews; two sons, Sammy Holloway and wife, Tammy of Mineral Bluff, Georgia and Marty Holloway of Nantahala; two sisters, Betty Ledford and husband, Hardy and Linda Holloway all of Topton; two brothers, Jack Holloway of Robbinsville and Ricky Holloway of Andrews; four grandchildren, Kyle Holloway, Ali Silvers, Ethan & Evan Neal. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, November 6, 2018 in the Chapel of Ivie Funeral Home, Andrews with Rev. Dana Dockery officiating. The interment was in Briartown Baptist Church Cemetery with military graveside rites conducted by Hayesville American Legion Post 532, Hayesville VFW Post 6812, and Murphy American Legion Post 96. Pallbearers were Darrell and James Holloway, Kent Haney, Shane Gregory, and Kevin and John Robert Allen.  Honorary pallbearers were Jackie Ellis, Ronnie Mason, Jim Paul, Bob Neal, and Jack Martin.

The family received friends from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Monday, November 5^th at the Ivie Funeral Home, Andrews.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made in memory of Sam Holloway to the Briartown Baptist Church, c/o Sidney May, 877 Briartown Church Road, Topton, NC  28781.

Ivie Funeral Home, Andrews in charge of all arrangements.