Howard S. Mathieu, 92, of Antioch, Tenn., passed away Wednesday, April 19, 2017.
    He was preceded in death by his former wife, Jean Mathieu.
    Surviving are his wife, Jacqueline Mathieu; children, Celinda (Carl) Mann, Janice (Fred) Milliron and James Whaley; five grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren; and niece, Natalie (Allen) Holmes.
    A Celebration of Life was held at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 29, at Providence Baptist Church, 1668 Sunset Road, Brentwood, Tenn., by Pastor Joseph Stegall.
    Woodbine Funeral Home, Hickory Chapel, Nashville, Tenn., was in charge of arrangements.

    Leo Edward Beacham, 95, of Wesley Chapel, Fla., formerly of Robbinsville and Cherokee County, passed away Saturday, May 20, 2017, in a Tampa, Fla., hospital.
    Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by the funeral home.
    Ivie Funeral Home, Murphy, www.iviefuneralhomeinc.com, is in charge of all arrangements.

    Beauford Harold Carswell, 76, of Murphy, passed away Monday, May 15, 2017, at his residence.
    He was a native of Gastonia, but lived in Murphy most of his life.
    Harold served in the United States Army. He was a mason by trade. Harold enjoyed listening to gospel music, preaching on the radio, and visiting with the sick and shut-ins. Harold enjoyed spending time with his great grandsons, Riley and Jacob, who were the light of his life. Harold was a proud Christian.
    He was the son of the late Edgar and Annie Belle Carswell. He also was preceded in death by a son, Junior Carswell; two sisters, Patricia Ann Carswell and Zennie Johnson; and two brothers, Everett Carswell and Earl Carswell.
    Surviving are a daughter, Tina Anderson of Murphy; two sons, Richard Carswell and wife Sandy of Towns County, Ga., and Dewayne Carswell of Murphy; two sisters, Linda MacDonell of Murphy and Lucille Huggins of Gastonia; a brother, Charles Carswell and wife Margaret of Murphy; nine grandchildren, Jacob Anderson, Jesse Anderson, Lori Carswell, Ricky Carswell, Jordan Carswell, Lazarus Carswell, Kendall Sheffey, Autumn Sheffey and Joe Ray; two great-grandsons, Riley Dean Anderson and Jacob Martin Anderson; and many nieces and nephews.
    Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 20, at Hiawassee Baptist Church with the Rev. Jim Beasley officiating. The interment was in the church cemetery with military graveside rites conducted by Andrews VFW Post 7620. Pallbearers were Jacob Anderson, Jesse Anderson, Kendall Sheffey, Lazarus Carswell, Waylon Carswell, R.J. King and Gary Carswell.
    The family received friends from 6-8 p.m. Friday, May 19, at Ivie Funeral Home, Murphy, where the body remained until placed in the church 30 minutes prior to the services.
    Ivie Funeral Home, Murphy, was in charge of all arrangements.
    An online guest register is available at www.iviefuneralhomeinc.com.

    Josephine “Jo” Leta Betts passed from this earth Tuesday, May 16, 2017, at Union County Nursing Home in Blairsville, Ga.
    She was born May 5, 1923, in Gap Creek, Ky., to the late James “Doc” and Gertie (Guffey) Massengale.
    A dedicated wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Jo lived her adult life in New Castle, Ind., and moved to Murphy with her husband in 2003. She was a dedicated member of the Church of the Nazarene and retired from the former Turtle Creek Nursing Home after 23 years of service. She was an avid gardener who loved cooking for family and friends.
    She is survived by her children, Betty Jo (Vernon) Scharer and James Harold (Kathy) Betts; four grandchildren, Shane (Stephanie) Betts, Dara (Daren) Sexton, the Rev. James Daniel Betts and Tonya Scharer; five great-grandchildren, Savannah Grace “Gracie” Betts, Daniel Betts, Cayden Sexton, Hannah, Christopher and Brittany Scharer; and several nieces and nephews.
    In addition to her parents, Josephine was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Harold Betts; sisters, Belva Bell, Elba Neal and Joanne Neal; brother, Elmer “Bud” Massengale; granddaughter, Dawn Christopher; and niece, Elaine Carnes.
    Visitation was from 4-8 p.m. Friday, May 19, at Hinsey-Brown Funeral Service in New Castle. Services were at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 20, at the funeral home with the Revs. James Betts and Max Downs officiating. A graveside service will follow at South Mound Cemetery.
    You may express condolences or share a memory of Josephine at www.hinsey-brown.com.

    Everett Jenkins, 86, of Marble and formerly of Buford, Ga., passed away Sunday, May 21, 2017.
    He is survived by his wife of 13 years, Ruby Baswell Jenkins; children, Brenda Brown Anderson, Buford, Ga., Kenneth and Vicky Jenkins, Buford, Ga.; stepchildren, Sandy and William Head, Marble, Tammy and David McEver, Griffin, Ga.; sister, Shirley Jenkins Davis, White Springs, Fla.; brothers, Jimmy Jenkins, Winder, Ga., Danny Jenkins, Winder, Ga.; seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and cousins.
    Mr. Jenkins was born Sept. 14, 1930, in Lawrenceville, Ga.
    He was retired from Humphries Block Co. in Doraville, Ga., as a truckdriver for more than 30 years. He also worked for Kelly B. Willard Wrecker and Ice Plant for a number of years, and for W.J. Dodd Battery shop.
    He attended faithfully at Sunnyside Baptist Church in Marble.
    Funeral services will be held at noon Wednesday, May 24, in the chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home, Buford, Ga., with the Revs. Henry Lacky and DeWayne Payne officiating. Interment will follow at Peachtree Road Baptist Church Cemetery in Suwanee, Ga., with a graveside service officiated by the Rev. L.C. Bennett.
    The family received friends from 5-8 p.m. Tuesday, May 23, at the funeral home.
    To express condolences, please sign our online guestbook at www.flaniganfuneralhome.com.
    Arrangements are by Junior E. Flanigan of Flanigan Funeral Home and Crematory, Buford, Ga., 770-932-1133.

    Doyle C. “Buddy” Burch, 87, of Hiawassee, Ga., and formerly of Murphy, died Saturday, May 20, 2017, at his residence.
    He was a native of Middlesboro, Ky., but lived in Murphy most of his life before moving to Towns County, Ga., in 2002.
    He was a veteran of the Korean War, serving in the United States Army.  
    Buddy was a chiropractor with a doctorate in chiropractic medicine, and worked as the manager of Burch Motors for more than 40 years.
    He was a member of McConnell Baptist Church.
    He was the son of the late James Doyle and Mildred Colson Burch, and husband of the late Velma Umphfres Burch, who died Dec. 7, 2009.  He also was preceded in death by a sister, Betty Lou Dickey.
    Surviving are his wife, Virginia Hyatt Burch; a stepdaughter, Elizabeth Young Simpson and husband Michael of Jamestown; two step grandchildren, Faith and Jacob Simpson; a niece, Cindy Dickey of Murphy; two nephews, Dr. Robert Harry Dickey of Waynesville and Stephen Bryon Dickey and wife Nancy of Murphy; two great nieces, Emily Dickey of Raleigh and Abigail Dickey of Charlotte; two great-nephews, Ryan Dickey of Black Mountain and Jasen West of Newberry; two great-great-nieces; a sister-in-law, Marcella Parrott of Sun City, Ariz.; and two brothers-in-law, Bass Hyatt and wife Sandra, and David Hyatt, all of Brasstown.
    Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 24, in the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home, Murphy, with the Rev. Danny Byers officiating. The interment will be in Sunset Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Dr. Russell Hughes, Blake Hughes, Ryan Dickey, Jasen West, David Allen Hyatt and Seth Hyatt.  Honorary pallbearers will be James Hughes, Harry Ingram, George Worley, Garry McClure, Ed Nitzsche and Wayne Shumake.
    The family received friends from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, May 23, at Ivie Funeral Home, Murphy.
    In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made in memory of Doyle C. “Buddy” Burch to Gideons International, P.O. Box 164, Murphy, NC  28906.
    Ivie Funeral Home, Murphy, is in charge of all arrangements.
    An online guest register is available at www.iviefuneralhomeinc.com.
 

    Robby Lee Edwards Stroh Wernersback, 94, of Centennial, Colo., and formerly of West Palm Beach, Fla., passed away peacefully from kidney disease Friday, April 7, 2017, at home surrounded by her loving family.
    Robby was born and raised in Oscar, Ky., by her parents, Arthur K. Edwards Sr. and Willie Mae Holman, along with her siblings – Anna B., Liz and A.K. Her mother died from tuberculosis when Robby was only 5 years old. She was raised by her loving father, whose memory she cherished. They lived a simple life on a tobacco farm, but to the Edwards clan they were rich beyond measure due to their close-knit family and faith.
    Robby’s father died from a brain tumor when she was 18. After this loss, she went to live with her sister, Anna B. and brother-in-law Buck Crenshaw in Jackson, Mich. In 1944 during World War II, she joined the Cadet Nursing Corps to train to be a nurse. Due to her tender-hearted nature, she was unable to complete the training, as it was too hard for her.
    While living in Jackson, she met her first husband, the late E. Alan “Al” Stroh, while he was at port serving with the U.S. Navy. After they married in 1946, they moved to West Palm Beach, where they raised their four children. Robby sold flight insurance for Wright & Seaton at Palm Beach International Airport for 20 years.
    Robby and Al divorced in 1970, and she later married William Wernersback, who passed away in 1983.
    After her retirement, she worked at a Hallmark store in West Palm Beach for many years until she moved to the Denver area in 1991 to live with her youngest daughter, Gail Smith, and family.
    Nothing made Robby happier than spending time with her family and friends. She found much enjoyment in cooking for her family and creating ceramics for them. She was described by everyone she knew as the most caring, compassionate, patient and unselfish person they had ever met.
    She faced many hardships in life, but her strong faith in God helped her through them all. Robby not only raised her own children, but helped raise each of her grandchildren and even some great-grandchildren. She also was blessed with many friends, and the lives she touched are beyond measure. She was truly an angel among us on Earth.
    Robby was preceded in death by her husband, William Wernersback of West Palm Beach; her daughter, Cathy Davis of Florence, Ala.; her sisters, Anna B. Crenshaw of Scottsdale, Ariz., and Elizabeth Tilford of Oscar, Ky.; and her brother, Arthur K. Edwards Jr. of Paducah, Ky.
    She leaves to cherish her memory: her loving daughters, Gail (Randy) Smith of Centennial and Patty Goodmark of Florence; her son, John “Chip” Stroh of Florence; her grandchildren, David (Sharron) Brown of Murphy; Michelle Brown of Aurora, Colo., Paul Ranger of Jupiter, Fla., Dina Cannon of Florence, Art (Angela) Stroh of Ellijay, Ga., Shannon (Joe) Burgess of Tallahassee, Fla., Megan Stroh of Tallahassee; Evan Smith and Kacie Smith, both of Centennial; plus many great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and friends, all whom she loved and adored.
Not to be forgotten is her granddog, Oliver, who sat by her side every day until she left for heaven and misses his grandma very much.
    Robby’s wishes were to be cremated, then laid to rest with her parents and siblings at the church cemetery in Oscar. Services will be held at 1 p.m. on what would have been her 95th birthday – June 8, 2017 – at Oscar Baptist Church, with the family gathering afterward in the fellowship hall.
 

    James “Archie” Whitener, 61, of Andrews, died Monday, May 29, 2017, at his residence, with his wife, Lisa, by his side.
    His parents were the late James R. and Wilma Kimsey Whitener of the Martins Creek community.
    He was baptized as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses in December 1974.
    He worked as a registered nurse for more than 30 years.
    He had a large and loving family that meant the world to him, including children, grandchildren, cousins and spiritual family.
    Memorial services will be held at 4 p.m. Sunday, June 4, at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Marble.

    Vaughn Donald Moore, 91, of Hayesville, passed away Tuesday, May 23, 2017, at Emory Hospital, Atlanta, Ga., following a brief illness.
    A graveside service was  held at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 27, at Hayesville Baptist Presbyterian Cemetery, 165 Robins Rest Loop in Hayesville.
    Townson-Rose Funeral Home, www.townson-rose.com, was in charge of all arrangements.

    Hoyt Kilpatrick, 72, of Murphy, passed away Wednesday, May 24, 2017, at his residence.
    He was a native and lifelong resident of Cherokee County, the son of the late Andy and Verdie Jones Kilpatrick.
    Hoyt retired from Levi Strauss in Blue Ridge, Ga., after working for 33½ years as a machine mechanic. He received certificates of award for his many accomplishments through achievements on his job at Levi Strauss.
    Hoyt was a loving husband, devoted father and grandfather. He loved the Lord and his church family. Hoyt was a member of Hopewell Baptist Church, where he served as a deacon.
    In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Donald Frank Kilpatrick and William Howard Kilpatrick.
    He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Linda Roberts Kilpatrick; two daughters, Melinda Kay Kilpatrick Cribbs and husband Joel of Fort Myers, Fla., and Lora Lynn Kilpatrick Stewart and husband Terry “Huck” of Murphy; one son, James Andrew Kilpatrick and wife Charlotte of Blue Ridge, Ga.; one sister, Dorothy Kilpatrick; four grandchildren, Ariel Lynette Rogers, Chase Roberts, Angel Roberts and Jonah Kilpatrick; and six great-grandchildren.
    Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 28, at Hopewell Baptist Church. Pastor Bill Mathis and the Rev. Matthew Mull officiated. Burial was in the church cemetery. Pallbearers were Terry “Huck” Stewart, Joe Cribbs, Matthew Mull, Boone Roberts, William Roberts, Chase Roberts, Jason Roberts, Brian Mundy and Brian Stiles.
    The family received friends from noon-2 p.m. Sunday, May 28, at Hopewell Baptist Church.
    You may send tributes to the Kilpatrick family at www.townson-rose.com.
    Townson-Rose Funeral Home was in charge of all arrangements.

    Jessie T. Robinson, 100, of Monterey, Tenn., formerly of Turtletown, Tenn., passed away Thursday, May 25, 2017.
    Jessie was born Nov. 4, 1916. to the late Joe and Vanilla Morrow Roberson.
    He was an avid outdoorsman and loved to garden. He was of the Baptist faith.
    Mr. Robinson had retired as General Mining Foreman with the Tennessee Copper Co. after being employed more than 30 years.
    He leaves behind two sisters, Alice Samuelson of Louisville, Ky., and Rachel Holt of Albermarle; one brother, Joe Roberson of Albermarle; two sons, Lester (Sonny) and wife Kaye Robinson of Monterey, Tenn., Ronald Robinson of Roswell, Ga.; three granddaughters, Elizabeth Dickson of Murphy, Shannan and Ben Smith of Nolansville, Tenn., Julie and Tim Patterson of Knoxville, Tenn.; six great-grandchildren and one great-great-granddaughter.
    Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 30, from the Akins of Copperhill Chapel with theRev. Ray Harper officiating. A eulogy was spoken by Shannan Smith. Music was by Ed Vest. Interment followed in Turtletown Baptist Church cemetery.
    Condolences to the family may be sent online to www.akinsfuneralhome.com.
    Akins Funeral Home of Copperhill, Tenn., was in charge of arrangements.

    Sandra Jacqueline Camp Brown, 73, formerly of Murphy, passed away Friday, May 26, 2017, at her home in Lake Wylie, S.C.
    She was born in Atlanta, Ga., on Sept. 16, 1943.
    She graduated from Palm Beach Junior College in 1963, where she won the Wall Street Journal award. She was the first female student to earn that honor. She proceeded to the University of Florida in Gainesville where she earned her bachelor of arts degree in 1965.
    She proudly worked as a flight attendant for Delta Air Lines for 39 years and was a member of Delta Clipped Wings.
    Her passions for animals, quilting and preserving the environment were only surpassed by her love for her family.
    Sandra was married for 47 years to Dale Edward Brown from Norcross, Ga.
    Left to honor Sandra and remember her love are her husband Dale; her son and daughter-in-law, Collin and Christine Buckley Brown;  her grandchildren, Liza, Anna Leigh and Walker Brown; sisters and brother-in-law, Janet Yarbrough, Phyllis Peterson, and Rhonda and Wayne Holder; and in-laws, nieces, nephews and cousins.
    She was preceded in death by her father, Kenimer Otis Camp, and her mother, Jacqueline Copeland Camp.
    While Sandy is no longer with us, she had a wonderful life worthy of celebration. Family and friends whose lives Sandy touched are invited to the Celebration of Her Life from 3-7 p.m. Sunday, June 4, at the Historic Howard House, 229 Howard St. NE, Atlanta, GA 30317.
    In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The Smile Train, P.O. Box 96231, Washington DC 20090-6231.

    Martha J. Wiggins, 74, of Murphy, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 29, 2017, at Murphy Medical Center Nursing Home following an extended illness.
    Mrs. Wiggins was born July 21, 1942, in Hamilton, Ohio, the daughter of the late Robert Reed and Alvina Robertson Reed.
    Martha moved to the Murphy area 24 years ago from Florida. Martha enjoyed doing crafts, knitting and thrift store shopping. Mrs. Wiggins was of the Baptist faith.
    Surviving Mrs. Wiggins are her son, John Johnson of West Palm Beach, Fla.; daughter and son-in-law, Deborah and Andy Duncan of Blairsville, Ga.; son, Beve Wyatt of Blairsville, Ga.; sister and brother-in-law, Janet and Ben Balzer of Murphy; sister and brother-in-law, Cheryl and Bernie Schlarman of Indiana; sister and brother-in-law, Sandy and Mike Tipton of Ohio; sister and brother-in-law, Brenda and Roger Garland of Ohio; sister, Lisa Allen of Hamilton, Ohio; sister, Linda Combs of Ohio; brother, Richard Reed of Murphy; grandchildren, Crystal and Steven King, Cassie Duncan, Drew and Tyler Barrett, Leslie Johnson; six great-grandchildren and many other friends and relatives also survive.
    A funeral service for Mrs. Wiggins will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, June 1, in Mountain View Funeral Home Chapel, Blairsville, Ga.
    Flowers are being accepted for Mrs. Wiggins.
    Mountain View Funeral Home of Blairsville, Ga., is in charge of arrangements.
    You may sign the family guestbook and send condolences online at www.mountainviewfuneralhome.com.  
 

    Edgar Leatherwood, 94, of Murphy, passed away Monday, May 29, 2017, at Murphy Medical Center Nursing Home.
    He was a native of Clay County, but resided most of his life in Cherokee County. He was the son of the late Shade E. and Lillie Martin Leatherwood.
    Edgar was a U.S. Navy veteran. He was a retired gas deliveryman.
    Edgar was very active at Tomotla Baptist Church. He was chairman of the deacons, Sunday school superintendent, Sunday school teacher, sang in the choir and also a janitor for the church for many years.
    He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Ruth Clark Leatherwood; one son, Timothy Leatherwood of Milledgeville, Ga.; one daughter, Stephanie Tabor of Duluth, Ga.; two nephews, Jerry Lowe of Marble, and Johnny Lowe of Hickory; and special friend, Betty Garret of Murphy.
    Funeral services were held at 4 p.m. Thursday, June 1, at Townson-Rose Funeral Home Chapel in Murphy. Pastor Harold Stiles officiated. Burial was in Tomotla Community Cemetery. Pallbearers were Allen Brown, Jim Palmer, Vernon Howard, Steve Golden, Mark Golden and Mitchell West.
    The family received friends from 2-4 p.m. Thursday, June 1, at Townson-Rose Funeral Home in Murphy.
    In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Tomotla Community Cemetery, c/o John Johnson, 68 Hannah Lane, Murphy, NC 28906.
    You may send tributes to the Leatherwood family at www.townson-rose.com
    Townson-Rose Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

    The heavens opened to greet Mae L. Trittenbach Werkheiser, 91, of Murphy, on Tuesday, May 30, 2017.
    Mae was born in Springtown, Pa., and lived in the Bethlehem, Pa., area most of her life.
    She worked as a secretary for the Rodale Press Co. in Emmaus, Pa., and also as a church secretary for 25 years at New Jerusalem Lutheran Church, in Bethlehem, Pa.
    When Mae and her husband retired, they moved to Pinellas County, Fla.
    Mae was a member of the church choir at Lower Saucon Lutheran Church in Bethlehem, Pa., for many years, and joined the Christ the King Lutheran Church in Largo, Fla., when she moved there, working as a volunteer in the church office for more than four years. 
    At the time of her death, she had continued to sing in the church choir of her current church family at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church in Morganton, Ga.
    Mae was married to the late James Luther Werkheiser for 57 years, and they had one daughter, Susan L. Werkheiser Young of Murphy, who survives her. Mae was proud to say she had 34 nieces and nephews. She was a second mother to many of them and a constant friend to the many people she’d met over the years, sharing her wisdom and good humor with them all.
    She was preceded in death by her parents, G.S. Clyde Trittenbach and Chloe Belle Trittenbach; and her siblings, Lester Trittenbach, Ruth Trittenbach Kotch, Catherine Trittenbach Sherrer, Ray Koehler, Forrest Trittenbach, Grace Trittenbach Meitzler and Edward Trittenbach.
    A memorial service will be scheduled at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church shortly.
    To express condolences or share a memory, please sign the online guest book at www.woodstockfuneralhome.com.
    In lieu of flowers, donations to Mae’s memorial fund may be made to Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, 823 Forge Mill Road, Morganton, GA 30560.
    Mae will be interred at the Bay Pines National Cemetery in St. Petersburg, Fla., beside her beloved, Jim.

    Casteel John “Cassey” Floyd was a lifelong resident and business owner in Cherokee County. He passed away after an extended illness on Wednesday, May 31, 2017, at age 84.
    He graduated from Hiwassee Dam High School, Young Harris College, and also studied at Western Carolina University. He also served during the Korean War.
    He and his wife purchased Hiwassee Dam Boat Dock in 1955 and later changed the name to Harbor Cove Marina.
    He also had a long career as a safety engineer where he lived in Greenville, S.C., Mobile, Ala., White Sulphur Springs, W.Va., St. Louis, Mo., Orangeburg, S.C., and Atlanta, Ga.
    He was a member of Reid’s Chapel United Methodist Church.
    He was pre-deceased by his parents, John Floyd and Nora Crain Floyd; brothers, George Floyd, Ernest Floyd, Paul Floyd and Clyde Floyd; and sisters, Gladys Walls and Mae Stephens.
    He is survived by his ex-wife, Mona Wilcox Floyd Keenum, and daughter, Andrea Lisa Floyd, both of Murphy; two grandsons, Andrew Garland and wife Bethany Helton Garland of Acworth, Ga., and Bradley Garland and wife Paige Bowman Garland of Julian; and four great-grandsons, Connor Garland, Chase Garland, Colton Garland and Caden Garland.
    The funeral service will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, June 3, at Townson-Rose Funeral Home. Following the funeral, there will be a procession to Reid’s Chapel United Methodist Church Cemetery, where he will be buried with full military rites conducted by the VFW Post 10222, Joe Miller Elkin American Legion Post 96 and DAV Chapter 73 and American Legion Post 532 of Hayesville and VFW Post 6812. Ministers officiating the service will be Mark Handy and Wayne Sutton. Pallbearers will be Andrew Garland, Bradley Garland, Wesley Floyd, Bill McNabb, Ben McNabb and Evan McNabb.
    Visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m. Friday, June 2, at Townson-Rose Funeral Home.
    You may send tributes to the Floyd family at www.townson-rose.com.
    Townson-Rose Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

    Col. Thomas Herbert Trombley, 78, of Murphy, passed away Memorial Day, Monday, May 29, 2017, at Charles George VA Medical Center in Asheville.
     He was born in Waterbury, Conn., to the late James William and Jean Dyer Trombley and moved to the Murphy area in 2006 from Fort Myers, Fla.
    Col. Trombley retired as a helicopter pilot from the U.S. Army. Col. Trombley lived life to the fullest. He loved to play golf, enjoyed riding Harley Davidson motorcycles, scuba diving, snow skiing and traveling. Along with his hobbies, he also loved spending time with his family.
    In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, James Trombley; a sister, Carol Brest; and a grandson, Thomas Karafa.
    He is survived by his loving wife, Linda Trombley; four daughters, Tracie Trombley Karafa of Hampton, Va., Kathleen Smith of Smithfield, Va., Lisa Trombley Strickland of Yorktown, Va., and Elizabeth Faulkner of Hampton, Va.; one stepson, James Chapman; nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
    Col. Trombley will be buried with full honors at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date.
    You may send tributes to the Trombley family at www.townson-rose.com.
    Townson-Rose Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.

    Sandra Jacqueline Camp Brown, 73, formerly of Murphy, passed away Friday, May 26, 2017, at her home in Lake Wylie, S.C.
    She was born in Atlanta, Ga., on Sept. 16, 1943.
    She graduated from Palm Beach Junior College in 1963, where she won the Wall Street Journal award. She was the first female student to earn that honor. She proceeded to the University of Florida in Gainesville, where she earned her bachelor of arts degree in 1965.
    She proudly worked as a flight attendant for Delta Air Lines for 39 years and was a member of Delta Clipped Wings.
    Her passions for animals, quilting and preserving the environment were only surpassed by her love for her family.
    Sandra was married for 47 years to Dale Edward Brown from Norcross, Ga.
    Left to honor Sandra and remember her love are her husband Dale; her son and daughter-in-law, Collin and Christine Buckley Brown;  her grandchildren, Liza, Anna Leigh and Walker Brown; sisters and brother-in-law, Janet Yarbrough, Phyllis Peterson, and Rhonda and Wayne Holder; and in-laws, nieces, nephews and cousins.
    She was preceded in death by her father, Kenimer Otis Camp, and her mother, Jacqueline Copeland Camp.
    While Sandy is no longer with us, she had a wonderful life worthy of celebration. Family and friends whose lives Sandy touched were invited to the Celebration of Her Life from 3-7 p.m. Sunday, June 4, at the Historic Howard House, 229 Howard St. NE, Atlanta, GA 30317.
    In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The Smile Train, P.O. Box 96231, Washington DC 20090-6231.

    Col. Thomas Herbert Trombley, 78, of Murphy, passed away Memorial Day, Monday, May 29, 2017, at Charles George VA Medical Center in Asheville.
     He was born in Waterbury, Conn., to the late James William and Jean Dyer Trombley and moved to the Murphy area in 2006 from Fort Myers, Fla.
    Col. Trombley retired as a helicopter pilot from the U.S. Army. Col. Trombley lived life to the fullest. He loved to play golf, enjoyed riding Harley Davidson motorcycles, scuba diving, snow skiing and traveling. Along with his hobbies, he also loved spending time with his family.
    In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, James Trombley; a sister, Carol Brest; and a grandson, Thomas Karafa.
    He is survived by his loving wife, Linda Trombley; four daughters, Tracie Trombley Karafa of Hampton, Va., Kathleen Smith of Smithfield, Va., Lisa Trombley Strickland of Yorktown, Va., and Elizabeth Faulkner of Hampton, Va.; one stepson, James Chapman; nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
    Col. Trombley will be buried with full honors at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date.
    You may send tributes to the Trombley family at www.townson-rose.com.
    Townson-Rose Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.

    Jerry Joe Patton, 62, of Murphy, passed away Friday June 2, 2017.
    Jerry was the son of Frank and Lillian Martin Patton. Jerry was a loving husband and father. Jerry enjoyed gardening, woodworking and helping people.
    Jerry was a Vietnam veteran. He was a member of Owl Creek Baptist Church.
    In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, R.J., Paul and Morris Patton; sister-in-law, Phyllis Patton; brothers-in-law, Merle Kephart and Randal Anderson.
    He is survived by his wife of 31 years, Brenda Patton; sons, Dr. Morris Patton and Jeremiah Patton and wife Samantha; sisters, Joyce Kephart and Carol Anderson; and two sisters-in-law, Helen and Ruth Patton.
    Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Monday, June 5, at Townson-Rose Chapel in Murphy. The Revs. Eddis Dockery and Keith Raper officiated. Pallbearers were Larry Kephart, Andrew Cheeks, Norman Roberts, Aaron Roberts, Alex Roberts and Stephen Anderson. Honorary pallbearers were Clifford Maney, Claude Craig, Max O’Dell and Kenneth Dockery. Burial was in Owl Creek Baptist Church Cemetery.
    The family received friends from 6-8 p.m. Sunday, June 4, at Townson-Rose Chapel in Murphy.
    In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Gideons International, P.O. Box 140800 Nashville, TN 37214.
    Townson-Rose Funeral Home was in charge of all arrangements.