Juanita Henson Hampton, 89, of Murphy, passed away Thursday, Nov. 24, 2016, in a Murphy care facility.
    Interment will be held in Snow Hill Baptist Church Cemetery.
    Ivie Funeral Home, Murphy, www.iviefuneralhomeinc.com, is in charge of all arrangements.
 

    David Warren Smith, 45, of Murphy, passed away Friday, Nov. 18, 2016, at Erlanger Medical Center in Chattanooga, Tenn.
    David was born Oct. 22, 1971, in Morganton. He was the grandson of the late Warren and Emily Mack.
    He was a truck driver and enjoyed spending time with his family.
    Survivors include his parents, Evelyn and John T. Reed; longtime girlfriend and companion, Amanda Dalrymple; children, Dylan Smith, Levi Sutton, Ethan Smith, Jacob Smith, Chandler Smith, Kristen Elkins, Kandra Smith and Piper Smith; sisters, Tammy Spivey and Melissa (Randy) McClure; brother, Danny (Sabrina) Smith; and several nieces and nephews also survive.
    Funeral services were held at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 22, at Cochran Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev.Scott Cole officiating. Interment followed in Peachtree Memorial Baptist Church Cemetery.
    Pallbearers were Dylan Smith, Dustin Smith, Steven Dockery, Seth McClure, Frank Collins, Roger Spivey, Charlie Cobb and Jordan Teague. Honorary pallbearers were Danny Smith, Chandler Smith, Jacob Smith and Ethan Smith.
    The family received friends from 1-4 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 22, at Cochran Funeral Home of Murphy.
    Arrangements were entrusted to Cochran Funeral Home of Murphy.
    You may send condolences to the family and sign the guest register at www.cochranfuneralhomes.com.

    Mr. Jack Harold Phillips, 80, of Taylors Creek Road in Andrews, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family Wednesday Nov. 23, 2016, following an extended illness.
    Mr. Phillips was born Aug. 22, 1936, in Andrews, the son of the late Gordon Phillips and Blanche Luther Phillips. He was a native and lifelong resident of Cherokee County.
    Jack loved fishing, hunting, woodworking and was very active in his church. He was a loving husband, father, brother and grandfather.
    Jack was a member of Valley River Baptist Church.
    He was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Katelon Phillips; and a brother, Marvin Phillips.
    Surviving Mr. Phillips are his loving wife and best friend of  57 years, Jean Hall Phillips of Andrews; two sons and one daughter-in-law, Randy and Cherry Phillips of Andrews, Gary Phillips and his fiancee, Delynn Culp, of Adairsville, Ga.; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Helen and L.V. Blaylock, Ina and Mike Wheeler; three brothers and two sisters-in-law, Bill and Faye Phillips, the Rev. Roy and Marie Phillips, Melvin Phillips, all of Andrews; five grandchildren, Curtis and Misty Phillips, Chris and Lisa Adams, Brittany Phillips, Mashala Phillips and Dylan Phillips; three step grandchildren, Keith Gould, Krystal Donald and Amanda Holden;  seven great-grandchildren, three step great-grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends also survive.
    Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday Nov. 26, from Valley River Baptist Church with the Revs. Eddie Hardin, Steve West, Shane Kirby and John Hall officiating. Special music will be presented by Wilton Ensley, Rolin Phillips and the church choir. Serving as pallbearers will be Jack’s nephews and close friends. Honorary pallbearers will be deacons of Valley River Baptist Church. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
    The family will meet with friends from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 26, at Valley River Baptist Church. Flowers will be accepted or if you wish, donations may be made to Valley River Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, P.O. Box 1189. Andrews, NC 28901 in Jack’s memory.
    Mountain View Funeral Home of Blairsville, Ga., is in charge of arrangements.
    You may sign the family guest book and send condolences on line at www.mountainviewfuneralhome.com.

    Anna Mae Jones, 80, of Hayesville, passed away Sunday, Nov. 27, 2016, at her home.
    Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 30, at Meadow Grove Baptist Church in Hayesville. Interment was in the church cemetery.
    Townson-Rose Funeral Home, www.townson-rose.com, was in charge of all arrangements.

    Laura James, 82, of Marble,  passed away Monday, Nov. 21, 2016, at Murphy Medical Center.
    She was a native and lifelong resident of Cherokee County, and the daughter of the late Utie and Maggie Barker Raxter.
    Laura worked in the cafeteria in the Cherokee County school system. She was an avid NASCAR fan and enjoyed Word Search puzzles. Laura loved spending time with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
    In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, J.D. Derreberry and second husband, Authur “Jesse” James; one son, Michael James; her twin sister, Lula Day, and sisters, Barbara Sain and Alma Almond; one brother, Lawson Raxter; and one son-in-law, Jim Burton.
    She is survived by her children, Gloria Burton, Audy James and wife Pam, Gary James and wife Karen, Tammy Eller, Keith Derreberry and wife Pattie, Jeffery James and wife Jeanie, and Krystal Day and husband Scott; three brothers, Clayton Raxter, Sonny Raxter and Garland Raxter; grandchildren, Jesse James and wife Anna, Aimee Day, Kimberly Bowers and husband Justin, Ashley James, Andy James and wife Aneka, Christopher James and wife Emily, Jeremiah Chancey and wife Scarlett, Justin Abernathy and Jeremy Abernathy; several great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
    Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 23, at Townson-Rose Chapel in Andrews. The Rev. Ben Adams officiated. Burial was in Valley River Baptist Church Cemetery. Pallbearers were Jeremiah Chancey, Jesse James, Justin Bowers, Justin Chastain, Audy James and Randy Sain. Honorary pallbearers were Jeff James, Gary James, Christopher James, Andy James, Keith Derreberry and Scott Day.
    The family received friends from 1-2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 23, at Townson-Rose Chapel in Andrews.
    In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Valley River Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, P.O. Box 217, Andrews, NC 28901.
    You may send tributes to the James family at www.townson-rose.com.
    Townson-Rose Funeral Home was in charge of all arrangements.

    Phyllis Moore, 82, of Murphy, passed away Friday, Nov. 25, 2016, at her residence.
    She was born in Washington, D.C., to the late Ray and Dorothy Powell Lynch.
    Phyllis was a supervisor in housekeeping.
    In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Donald Lynch.
    She is survived by her husband, Ralph Moore; stepmother, Doris Lynch of Hagersdown, Md.; two sisters, Patricia Robinson and husband Doug of McDonough, Ga., and Mary Lee Elwood and husband Frederick of Maryland; and several nieces and nephews.
    No services are planned at this time.
    You may send tributes to the Moore family at www.townson-rose.com.
    Townson-Rose Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

    Shirley May (Day) Hores-Jackson, passed away onto a heavenly shore after an extended illness Monday, Nov. 21, 2016, with loving family members by her side.
    Born Feb. 6, 1922, in Bogota, N.J., Shirley lived most of her life in New Jersey with residences in Florida and North Carolina.
    A member of her high school fencing team, Shirley enjoyed conversation and visits with friends and family. Shirley was avid about crocheting, loved to sew and make her own clothes.
    She served as corresponding secretary of the Shark River Hills Beach Club, Neptune and president of HOA of Citrus Woods, Fla. While raising her family, Shirley sold real estate and was employed for more than 20 years  by the federal government.
    Shirley was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth F. Jackson.
    She is survived by two daughters, Maureen Frances Mills and husband Richard, and Barbara Lee Gamble and husband Frederick; two sons, Clifford J. and wife Christine Hores and James Martin Hores; seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
    Shirley was loved by everyone that she knew, and all that met her felt her pleasant and positive approach to life.
    A memorial service will be held at a later date.
    In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association Western Carolina Chapter, 3800 Shamrock Drive, Charlotte, NC 28215.
    You may send tributes to the Jackson family at www.townson-rose.com.
    Townson Rose Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

    Robert Eugene Gustin, 90, of Hiawassee, Ga., passed away Friday, Nov. 25, 2016, at a Hiawassee, Ga., care facility.
    A memorial service will be held at a later date at Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell, Fla.
    Ivie Funeral Home, Hayesville, www.iviefuneralhomeinc.com, is in charge of all arrangements.

    Mrs. Arvetta D. Cook, 80, of Marietta, Ga., died Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2016.  
    A native of Murphy, Mrs. Cook was a founding member of Cheatham Hill Baptist Church.
    She is survived by her husband, Willie Cook; daughter, Cheryl Cook; grandchildren, Carrie Ray and Jared Barnes; and her great-granddaughter, Kimberly Ray.
    Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 26, at Carmichael Funeral Home Chapel in Marietta. Interment followed at Cheatham Hill Memorial Park.
    In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Eastwood Baptist Church Cancer Fund, 1150 Allgood Road, NE Marietta, GA 30062.
    The family received friends from 6-8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 25, at Carmichael Funeral Home, 1130 Whitlock Ave., in Marietta, Ga., 770-424-4924.

    Edwin Clarence Hendrix, 81, of Murphy, died peacefully Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2016, in his home.
    He was born July 4, 1935, in Cherokee County.
    Edwin graduated from Western Carolina University. He had a brief career teaching in Cherokee County Schools before he became the director of the local North Carolina Probation Office, where he was employed until his retirement. He continued as a resource person reviewing cases on the state level.
    Edwin was a member and deacon of Peachtree Memorial Baptist Church.
    Edwin enjoyed collecting cars, bicycles, large gasoline signs and guns.
    He was a big fan of the actor, Roy Rogers. Edwin met him and had his picture made with him. That was a prized possession, which he shared often with visitors.
    He was the son of the late Clarence and Meb Sudderth Hendrix. He was also preceded in death by a twin brother, David Monroe Hendrix; and a sister, Mildred Hendrix Stewart.
    Surviving are his wife, Patsy Jones Hendrix; a son, Michael Edwin Hendrix and wife Dina of Murphy; a granddaughter, Claire Hendrix; a grandson, Grant Hendrix; and several cousins, nieces and nephews, and lifelong friends.
    Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 25, in the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home, Murphy, with Davis Bryant officiating. The interment was in Peachtree Community Cemetery. Pallbearers were Earl Bradshaw, G.W. Hendrix, Jerry Sudderth, Franklin Barnett, Jim Hendrix and Todd Davis.
    The family received friends from noon-1:45 p.m. Friday, Nov. 25, at Ivie Funeral Home, Murphy, prior to the services.
    Ivie Funeral Home, Murphy, was in charge of all arrangements.
    An online guest register is available at www.iviefuneralhomeinc.com.

    Robert William von der Osten, 96, of Hayesville, passed away Saturday, Dec. 3, 2016, at his home.
    Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 8, at Hayesville First United Methodist Church. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 7, at Townson-Rose Funeral Home Chapel of Hayesville.
    Townson-Rose Funeral Home, www.townson-rose.com, is in charge of arrangements.

    Clinton Oliver Cummins, 91, of Hayesville, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2016, at his home.
    A memorial service was  held at 11 a.m. Monday, Dec. 5, at Sweetwater Methodist Church Cemetery in Hayesville.
    Townson-Rose Funeral Home, www.townson-rose.com, was in charge of all arrangements.

    Edna Mae Burrell, 98, of Murphy, passed away Friday, Dec. 2, 2016, at Murphy Medical Center.
    She was a native and lifetime resident of Cherokee County since her birth on March 17, 1918.
    Edna was a homemaker and member of Sunny Point Baptist Church.
    She was the daughter of the late Harve W. and Laura Thompson Johnson. She also was preceded in death by her former husband, Robert Wayne Burrell, who passed away March 20, 2015; her son, Larry Burrell; three daughters, Virginia Burrell Frady and twins Winona and Juanita Burrell; two sisters and four brothers.
    Surviving are two daughters, Dorothy Wilkerson and Sue Burrell, both of Murphy; three sons, Johnnie Burrell and wife Katherine and David Burrell and wife Gail, all of Murphy, and Jackie Burrell and wife Trina of Hayesville; a sister, Lorene Berry of Dearborn Heights, Mich.; 21 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren and 20 great-great-grandchildren. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
    Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Monday, Dec. 5, at Sunny Point Baptist Church with the Revs. Allen Harris and Kenny Corn officiating. The interment was in Sunny Point Baptist Church Cemetery. Pallbearers were John Earl, Bradley and Travis Burrell, Jeff Frady, Steve Beavers and Adam Dockery. Honorary pallbearer was Matthew Dockery.
    The family received friends from 1-1:45 p.m. Monday, Dec. 5, at Sunny Point Baptist Church prior to the service.
    The family requests memorials be made in memory of Edna Mae Burrell to Sunny Point Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, c/o Joel Harris, 2587 Sunny Point Road, Murphy, NC 28906.
    Ivie Funeral Home, Murphy, was in charge of all arrangements.
    An online guest register is available at www.iviefuneralhomeinc.com.

    Julie Kay Crawford, 41, of Andrews, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2016, at her residence.
    Funeral services were at noon Saturday, Dec. 3, at Townson-Rose Chapel in Andrews. Burial was in Valleytown Cemetery.
    Townson-Rose Funeral Home, www.townson-rose.com, was in charge of all arrangements.

    Wilbur Leroy “Bud” Roberts, 93, of Marble, passed away Saturday, Dec. 3, 2016, in an Asheville hospital.
    He was a native of Lenoir  but moved to Raleigh in 1948, where he attended N.C. State University. He later lived in Sylva and Clay County before moving to Cherokee County in 1972, where he taught agriculture.
    Bud served in the U.S.  Navy during World War II. He was a member of Episcopal Church of the Messiah.
    He was the son of the late Claudia Margaret Roberts and husband of the late Frances Walker Roberts, who passed away Jan. 13, 2013. He also was preceded in death by two sisters, Lavonda Auton and Margaret Whitener; and one brother, Bruce Roberts.
    Surviving are three daughters, Phyllis Emanuel of Murphy, Patricia Alexandria Payne of Brasstown and Pamela Frances Owenby of Marble; a son, William Leroy Roberts II and wife Carol of Cary; a brother, Bobby Ray Hass of Winston-Salem; three grandchildren, Rusty Payne, Shawn Brickey, and Jennifer Owenby; and three great-grandchildren.
    Graveside service were held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 6, at St. John’s Cemetery in Valle Crucis, N.C., with the Rev. R. Allan McCaslin officiating.
    In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made in memory of Wilbur Leroy Roberts to: Frances Walker Roberts Endowment Fund, c/o Appalachian State University, P.O. Box 32014, Boone, NC 28608-2014.
    Ivie Funeral Home, Murphy, was in charge of all arrangements.
    An online guest register is available at www.iviefuneralhomeinc.com.

    Denis Jean Louis Bonduel, born Jan. 23, 1936 in Hanoi, passed away peacefully at home in Murphy.
    He was a citizen of both the United States and France.
    He served in the French Army in Algeria as well as Vietnam.
    He belonged to the Mountain Country Rod and Gun Club and was a member of the AMVETS Post 2015.
    He owned his CPA business in Miami, Fla., along with his wife, Saundra, who pre-deceased him in 1996.
    His relatives are a niece, Christiane; and two brothers, Leon and Robert Bonduel in France.
    His in-laws are David and Adele Freedman, and Kim Cameron of Canada.
    His friends are Larry and Genevieve Reid and Pertti and Karina Ranta of Murphy.

    Patsy Jones Hendrix, 78, of Murphy, died peacefully in her home on Thursday, Dec. 8, 2016.
    She was born in Gaston County on May 23, 1938. She graduated from Western Carolina University with a bachelor’s degree in education and later a master’s degree.
    Her entire career was teaching English at Murphy High School. She had a significant impact on all her students in the classroom. For many years, she offered to her students the opportunity to travel to London creating lifetime memories.
    Patsy enjoyed her retirement and sharing in all of Edwin’s collections. She served in the music department at Peachtree Memorial Baptist Church, where she was a member.
    She was preceded in death by her husband, Edwin C. Hendrix, who died Nov. 22, 2016.
    She was the daughter of the late Claude and Laura McClure Jones. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Gordon W. Jones.
    Surviving are a son, Michael Edwin Hendrix and wife Dina of Murphy; a granddaughter, Claire Hendrix; and a grandson, Grant Hendrix. She is also survived by three sisters, Barbara J. Hughes and husband Bill and Carolyn J. Bryant and husband Harry, all of Murphy, and Ruth J. Bay and husband Jim of Cartersville, Ga.; and several nieces and nephews, and lifelong friends.
    Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 13, in the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home, Murphy, with Davis Bryant officiating. The interment will be in Peachtree Community Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Earl Bradshaw, G.W. Hendrix, Jerry Sudderth, Franklin Barnett, Jim Hendrix and Todd Davis.
    The family will receive friends from noon-1:45 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 13, at Ivie Funeral Home, Murphy, prior to the services.
    Ivie Funeral Home, Murphy, is in charge of all arrangements.
    An online guest register is available at www.iviefuneralhomeinc.com.

    Pastor Steven “Steve” Dennis Stone, 51, of Brasstown, passed Monday, Dec. 5, 2016, at Mission Hospital in Asheville.
    He was born in San Diego, Calif., to Evelyn Behm Stone of Franklin and the late Henry Stone.
    Steven was the pastor at Hayesville Church of the Nazarene. He was the chaplain of Brasstown Volunteer Fire Department and director of the Clay County Chaplain Association.
    Steven’s main focus was the church.
    He is survived by his wife, Janice Stone; one son, Joshua Michael Stone; two brothers, Bryan Stone and wife Cheryl of Boston, Mass., and Darren Stone of Standish, Maine.
    Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 9, at Little Brasstown Baptist Church. Dr. Gregory Mason and the Rev. Gerald Hice officiated. Burial was in Sweetwater United Methodist Cemetery in Hayesville. Brasstown Volunteer Fire Department members were pallbearers.
    The family received friends from noon-2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 9, at Little Brasstown Baptist Church.
    In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hayesville Church of the Nazarene, 5760 U.S. 64 W., Brasstown, NC 28902.
    You may send tributes to the Stone family at www.townson-rose.com.
    Townson-Rose Funeral Home was in charge of all arrangements.

    Denis Jean Louis Bonduel, born Jan. 23, 1936 in Hanoi, passed away peacefully at home in Murphy.
    He was a citizen of both the United States and France.
    He served in the French Army in Algeria as well as Vietnam.
    He belonged to the Mountain Country Rod and Gun Club and was a member of the AMVETS Post 2015.
    He owned his CPA business in Miami, Fla., along with his wife, Saundra, who pre-deceased him in 1996.
    His relatives are a niece, Christiane; and two brothers, Leon and Robert Bonduel in France.
    His in-laws are David and Adele Freedman, and Kim Cameron of Canada.
    His friends are Larry and Genevieve Reid and Pertti and Karina Ranta of Murphy.

    Monica “Moondoggie” Aslee Moore, 41, of Murphy, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2016, at Mission Hospital in Asheville.
    She was the daughter of J.L. Moore and Betty Jean Lovingood Moore of Murphy. She was a member of the Degree of Honor and Hanging Dog Baptist Church.
    She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Ned and Willa Mae Lovingood, and paternal grandparents, Leonard and Aslee Moore.
    In addition to her parents, she is survived by brothers, Jerald Moore of Challis, Idaho, Darrel Moore and wife Kimberly of Elkton, Ore., and Chris Moore and wife Chelsea of Murphy; sisters, Lisa Sells and husband Timothy of Murphy; nieces, Kendyl and Kayley Sells and Savannah Moore; nephews, Remington, Spencer and Hunter Moore, and Brandon, Ryan and Devin Cordin; and great-nephew, Landon Cordin.
    Funeral services were held at 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 11, at Hanging Dog Baptist Church. The Revs. Greg Swain and L.B. Adams officiated.
    The family received friends from 2:30-4 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 11, at Hanging Dog Baptist Church.
    Funeral services also will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 17, at Smith-Lund-Mills Funeral Home in Cottage Grove, Ore. Burial will be in the Sear Cemetery.
    You may send tributes to the Moore family at www.townson-rose.com.
    Townson-Rose Funeral Home was in charge of all arrangements.