Estelle Delight Kincaid Pack, 87, of Mount Holly, passed away Thursday, April 11, 2019, at her home.
    She was born in Cherokee County, daughter of the late John Bristol and Celia Jane Sneed Kincaid. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Cecil Audlee Pack; her daughter, Sherry Cecile Pack; her son, Terry Neal Pack; her sisters, Pearl Elrod and Clara Lee Rogers; her brother, Elisha Kincaid; and special niece, Deborah Annis.
    Mrs. Pack was a charter member of New Bethel Baptist Church, where she served as church treasurer, Sunday school teacher and choir member.
    She is survived by her children, Danny Pack (Wendy), Marilyn Huskins (Roger), Barry Pack (Lisa) and Tonya Pack; her sister, Evelyn Kincaid Annis (James); her grandchildren, Suzie, Matthew, Courtney, Marcus, J.B., Johnathan, Jarrod and Lanie; her great-grandchildren, Taylor, Brandon, Brianna, Morgan and Vincent; and her great-great-grandchild, Aria.
    A memorial service to celebrate the life of Mrs. Pack were held at 3 p.m. Sunday, April 14, at New Bethel Baptist Church, 4108 Mountain View St. in Gastonia. Pastor John Duncan and Andy Duncan will officiate. The family received friends from 2-3 p.m. Sunday at the church.
    Condolence messages may be sent to the family by visiting www.woodlawnfuneral.org.
    Woodlawn Funeral Home of Mount Holly served the family.

    Barbara Ann Jones, 79, of Sunny Point Road, Murphy, passed away Monday, April 8, 2019, at her home.
    Mrs. Jones was born Sept. 12, 1939, in Gastonia, to the late Charlie Wilbur Brooks and Geneva Seagle Brooks.
    She enjoyed reading, crossword search, sewing, leather crafts.
    In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Charles Brooks.
    Survivors include her husband of 62 years, Ervin Jones; son, Kent Jones; daughter and son-in-law, Debbie and R. L. Howard; daughter, Kim Loudermilk; daughter and son-in-law, Lisa and the Rev. Tim Dickey; brother and sister-in-law, Steve and Jan Brooks; brother, Scott Brooks; and sister and brother-in-law, Kathy and Ray Barnes; grandchildren, Leigh Anne Gladson, Linsey Taylor, Adrian Howard, Dalan Loudermilk, Brett Rice, Benjamin Loudermilk; great-grandchildren, Carson, Isabelle, Avery, Aubrianna, Bentley, Emilia and Zoey.
    Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 13, at Cochran Funeral Home of Murphy, with the Revs. Tim Dickey and Calvin Murphy officiating. Interment followed in Flax’s Creek Cemetery. Pallbearers were R.L. Howard, Dalan Loudermilk, Benjamin Loudermilk, David Taylor, Carson Taylor, and Brett Rice. Honorary pallbearer were Brent Gladson.
    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.

    Bessie Ruth Evans Hedrick, 93, of Murphy, passed away Tuesday, April 9, 2019, at Murphy Rehab & Nursing.
    She was born in Akron, Ohio, to the late Verlon and Kate Sneed Evans.
    Bessie Ruth was a homemaker. She was a member of the Martha Chapter 246 of the Eastern Star and the longest attending member of Ranger United Methodist Church.
    In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, C.B. Hedrick; and one brother, Samuel Evans.
    She is survived by one son, Jim Hedrick and wife Jeanette of Murphy; one daughter, Joanne Davis and husband Sam of Murphy; two grandchildren, Jill Davis Puckett and husband Chad and Laura Hedrick Clary and husband Jon; and four great-grandchildren, Carly Puckett, Colt Puckett, Benjamin Clary and Ashley Clary; and niece, Sharon Evans Holloway.
    Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Saturday, April 13, at Ranger United Methodist Church in Murphy. The Revs. Johnny Foster and Tim Lee officiated. Burial was in the church cemetery.
    Pallbearers were Ernest Ledford, Glenn Sneed, Gary Kilpatrick, Richard Kilpatrick, Ken Price and Jim Holloway. Honorary pallbearers were Jimmy Bailey and Johnny Burrell. The family received friends from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 13, at Ranger United Methodist Church.
    In lieu of flowers, memorials may be to Ranger United Methodist Church General Fund in memory of Bessie Ruth Hedrick, 156 Ranger Road, Murphy, NC 28906.
    You may send tributes to the Hedrick family at www.townson-rose.com.
    Townson-Rose Funeral Home was in charge of all arrangements.

    Coy Lane “Tommy” Keenum, 84, of Mansfield, Ga., passed away Thursday, April 11, 2019.  
    He was born March 19, 1935, in Suit, N.C., to James William and Laura Beaver Keenum, who preceded him in death.
    Mr. Keenum grew up in Suit and graduated from Hiwassee Dam High School. He was a member of New Rocky Creek Baptist Church and loved going to church. Mr. Keenum loved spending time with his family, especially his great grandbabies.
    In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Geneva Garrett Keenum; and his siblings, Lennell Keenum, Hubert Keenum, Guy Keenum, Clint Keenum, Ann Dobbins, Faye Ledford and Pauline Keenum.  
    Mr. Keenum is survived by his daughter, Ramona Keenum Spence of Mansfield; he loved all of his nieces and nephews, and raised Lee Stiles, Mary Robinson and Gary Stiles as his own. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Kristina Snell (Jeremy) of Monroe, Ga., and Adam Lane Spence (Danielle) of Bethlehem, Ga.; his great-grandchildren, Buster Lane, Coy James Spence, Melissa Snell and Kaylen Spence; his sisters, Elease Cole of Gastonia and Eula Dean of Farner, Tenn., along with a host of nieces, nephews, other family and close friends.
    Funeral services for Mr. Keenum were held at 3 p.m. Saturday, April 13, in the Chapel of J.C. Harwell & Son Funeral Home in Covington, Ga., with Dr. Randy Reese, and the Revs. Chris Johnson and James Ward officiating. The family received friends from 1-3 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home prior to the service.
    J.C. Harwell & Son Funeral Home, 2157 E. St., SE, Covington, GA 30014, was in charge of arrangements.
    A guest book may be signed online at www.harwellfuneralhome.com.

    Gloria Peggy Godert, 90 years young, passed away Sunday, March 31, 2019, in Fort Myers, Fla.
    Born Sept. 7, 1928, in Blasdell, N.Y., to the late Earl and Cora McClelland, Gloria grew up in Springville, N.Y.
    She often shared stories of her life, family and friends from her early years. She and husband, Kenneth Wilson, raised two children in Springville. She enjoyed writing feature stories for the Springville Journal and Buffalo Evening News, and painting wall murals for local establishments, including Chaffee Hospital.
    Gloria brought energy and enthusiasm to all she did and continued her love of writing and painting throughout her life.
    Gloria and husband, Carl Godert, shared many retirement years between Florida and the Smoky Mountains of Murphy, where she enjoyed the outdoors and loved helping Carl with the youth chess classes he taught.
    Gloria loved people, and she had a great love for and faith in God.
    Gloria is survived and greatly missed by her husband, Carl Godert; daughter and son-in-law, Pamela and Italo Rovere; son, James Wilson; and grandchildren, Maria, Angela, Judy, Amber and Rusty.
    In addition to her parents, Gloria was predeceased by her sister, Joyce Wiltse; brothers, Robert and Richard McClelland; and by grandsons, Kenneth and Cody.
    Private memorial services will be held at later dates in both Springville, N.Y., and Murphy.

    Steven C. England, 65, of Hayesville, died Saturday, April 13, 2019.
    He was a native of Ashe County, but lived in Clay County most of his life.
    Steven worked for more than 20 years as a groundskeeper for Chatuge Shores Golf Course. He enjoyed camping and collecting coins and knives.
    He was the son of the late Printess W. and Edith Arrowood England.
    Surviving are a daughter, Brandy E. Joyner and husband Ben of Murphy; a sister, Nancy Kay Andrews and husband Rick of Hayesville; two brothers, Maurice W. England and William G. “Bill” England and wife Benita, all of Hayesville; and two grandchildren, Will and Amelia Joyner.
    A memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 18, in the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home, Murphy, with the Rev. Tim Lee officiating.
    The family will receive friends from 6-6:50 p.m. Thursday at Ivie Funeral Home, Murphy, prior to the services.
    In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made in memory of Steven C. England to Tomotla United Methodist Church Cemetery Fund, 297 Hayes Road, Marble, NC 28905.
    Ivie Funeral Home, Murphy, is in charge of all arrangements.
    An online guest register is available at www.iviefuneralhomeinc.com.

    Bonnie B. Bevins, 59, of Andrews, died peacefully in her home Saturday, March 23, 2019, with her husband of 33 years by her side after a long illness.
    She was born April 27, 1959, in Lakeland, Fla., but lived in Cherokee County throughout her childhood and permanently for the last 38 years.
    She loved the outdoors, going fishing, camping and swimming. Her favorite times were spent in Michigan salmon fishing with her husband and many friends.
    She worked as a 911 operator for Cherokee County for 16 years, and before that she was a devoted homemaker and loving mom raising her two children, Angela Dailey and David Radney.
    She was preceded in death by her mother, Bonnie Jean Badcock, and sister, Cathy Strout, both of Winter Haven, Fla.
    Surviving are her loving husband, Jess Bevins; two children, Angela Dailey of Andrews and David Radney of Polk City, Fla.; three grandchildren, Skye Raxter of Marble and Bristol Dailey and Camden Roberts, both of Andrews; one great-grandchild, River Bennett of Marble; and also her father, Thomas Sarvis of Marble.
    The family would like to give a very special thanks to Tony and Mandy Mason for all their help, support and devotion they have given to her (Bonnie) and Jess over these past few years. They went above and beyond to help and do all they could as her illness progressed. We also would like to thank Phyllis Stalcup for all her help and support.
    Also, thank you to all the friends and family who came by the last few days of her life to say goodbye. I know it mean a lot to her.
    A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 20, in the Andrews Community Center Building. All are welcome to attend.

    William Albert Stiles,74, of Sanford, formerly of Cherokee County, passed away Sunday April 14, 2019.
    Mr. Stiles was born in Haywood County to the late Claude W. Stiles and Winona C. Stiles. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Charles Kenneth Stiles.
    When he was 3, his family moved to Murphy in Cherokee County. He worked in customer service and had a passion as a farmer and loved animals, good stories and basketball.
    He is survived by his wife, Leeanna Stiles; daughters, Delaine Powell (Boo), Deanna Gust of Tennessee, Shelby Fields (Enrico Bigoni) of Holly Springs; sons, Darren Stiles of Tennessee and Dewayne Stiles (Angela) of Georgia; sister, Shirley Moore (Tommy) of South Carolina; and 11 grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
    Memorials may be made to Children’s Miracle Network 208 E. Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28203, 704-355-4048.
    No services are planned at this time.
    Online condolences may be made at www.rogerspickard.com.
    Arrangements are by Rogers-Pickard Funeral Home, Sanford.

    Michael J. Stone, 67, of Murphy, died Wednesday, April 10, 2019, at his home.
    Michael was born May 1, 1951, in Lake Worth, Fla. He was the son of Michael C. and Victoria Stone.
    Surviving are his wife of 38 years, Deborah B. Stone; two sisters, Barbara Chapman and husband Jim and Evelyn Dodero and husband Macho; and many dear friends.
    No service is planned at this time. There will be a celebration of life at a later date.
    Ivie Funeral Home, Murphy, is in charge of arrangements.
    An online guest register is available at www.iviefuneralhomeinc.com.

    June Earwood, 84, of Luke Smith Road, Jones County, Ga., died Monday, April 8, 2019, at a local hospital.
    The family met friends from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at Gray Memorial Chapel and Crematory. Funeral services were held 1 p.m. Thursday, April 11, at Gray Memorial Chapel and Crematory with interment at Cedar Ridge Cemetery in Gray. The Rev. Thomas Graham officiate.
    Mrs. Earwood was born Dec. 18, 1934, in Murphy, and was the daughter of the late Lonnie Deal Seabolt and Edna Mae McDonald Kent.
    She was a homemaker and was preceded in death by her husband of 20 years, Dale Chase Earwood; granddaughter, Stephanie Parrish; and a sister, Jean Davis.
    Mrs. Earwood is survived by her children, Teresa and Ray Hyde of Andrews, Terri and Ross Wheeler of Clermont, Ga., Darrell and Cindy Earwood, Dennis Earwood, and Trina and Paul Hathaway, all of Jones County; 11 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren; brother and sister-in-law, David and Ella Seabolt; sister and brother-in-law, Joann and Clyde Irons; many nieces, nephews and extended family.
    The family may be contacted at the residence at 896 Luke Smith Road in Jones County.
    Gray Memorial Chapel and Crematory has charge of arrangements.
    Please visit our online memorial at www.graymemorialchapel.com.

    Ruth Nelson Matheson, 92, of Andrews, went home to meet her God on Thursday, April 18, 2019, at her residence.
    Ruth was an exceptional homemaker. She loved sewing and baking, and dedicated herself to the care of her family.
    Her first job outside the home was as secretary at Andrews United Methodist Church. She went on to be a teacher’s assistant for 32 years, spending the majority of that time working with Ann Brooks in first and second grades.
    Ruth was an active participant in the Andrews community being a leader in Scouting. She was a member of Andrews United Methodist Church and president of the United Methodist Women. She had a green thumb and a special love for flowers.
    Ruth’s life was marked by love, expressed both in words and deeds. She will be missed by all who came in contact with her.
    She was the daughter of the late Fred and Bessie Nelson, and wife of the late James Neal Matheson, who died March 1, 2003, with over 50 years of marriage. She was also preceded in death by a granddaughter, Jennifer Paige Stevens.
    Surviving are a daughter, Annaneal Matheson Stevens of Andrews; a son, James Fredrick Matheson of Washington, D.C.; a son-in-law, Mark William Skinner; two special caregivers, Betty Nicely and Robin Hogsed; and several nieces, nephews and relatives.
    Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, April 21, in Andrews United Methodist Church with the Rev. Dr. Mary Brown officiating. The interment will be in Valleytown Cemetery. Pallbearers will be John Higdon and James Reid. Honorary pallbearers will be Warren Bookwalter, Phil Dooly, Roy Gilbert and Maurice West Sr.
    The family will receive friends from 2-2:50 p.m. Sunday, April 21, at Andrews United Methodist Church prior to the services.
    In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made in memory of Ruth Nelson Matheson to the Andrews Elementary School Library Book Fund, 205 Jean Christy Ave., Andrews, NC 28901.
    Ivie Funeral Home, Andrews, is in charge of all arrangements.
    An online guest register is available at www.iviefuneralhomeinc.com.

    Sheri Lynn Robinson, 54, of Murphy, passed away Tuesday, April 2, 2019, at her home.
    Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 14, at the Church of God on N.C. 294, Murphy, with Pastor Rodney Morrow officiating.
    Arrangements are entrusted to Cochran Funeral Home of Murphy.
    You may send condolences to the family and sign the guest register at www.cochranfuneralhomes.com.

    Bonnie B. Bevins, 59, of Andrews, died peacefully in her home Saturday, March 23, 2019, with her husband of 33 years by her side after a long illness.
    She was born April 27, 1959, in Lakeland, Fla., but lived in Cherokee County throughout her childhood and permanently for the last 38 years.
    She loved the outdoors, going fishing, camping and swimming. Her favorite times were spent in Michigan salmon fishing with her husband and many friends.
    She worked as a 911 operator for Cherokee County for 16 years and before that she was a devoted homemaker and loving mom raising her two children, Angela Dailey and David Radney.
    She was preceded in death by her mother, Bonnie Jean Badcock, and sister, Cathy Strout, both of Winter Haven, Fla.
    Surviving are her loving husband, Jess Bevins; two children, Angela Dailey of Andrews and David Radney of Polk City, Fla.; three grandchildren, Skye Raxter of Marble and Bristol Dailey and Camden Roberts, both of Andrews; one great-grandchild, River Bennett of Marble; and also her father, Thomas Sarvis of Marble.
    The family would like to give a very special thanks to Tony and Mandy Mason for all their help, support and devotion they have given to her (Bonnie) and Jess over these past few years. They went above and beyond to help and do all they could as her illness progressed. We also would like to thank Phyllis Stalcup for all her help and support.
    Also, thank you to all the friends and family that came by the last few days of her life to say goodbye. I know it mean a lot to her.
    A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 20, at the Andrews Community Center Building. All are welcome to attend.

    Coy Lane “Tommy” Keenum, age 84, of Mansfield, Ga., passed away Thursday, April 11, 2019.  
    He was born March 19, 1935, in Suit, N.C., to James William and Laura Beaver Keenum, who preceded him in death.
    Mr. Keenum grew up in Suit and graduated from Hiwassee Dam High School. He was a member of New Rocky Creek Baptist Church and loved going to church.  
    Mr. Keenum loved spending time with his family, especially his great grandbabies.
    In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Geneva Garrett Keenum; and his siblings, Lennell Keenum, Hubert Keenum, Guy Keenum, Clint Keenum, Ann Dobbins, Faye Ledford and Pauline Keenum.  
    Mr. Keenum is survived by his daughter, Ramona Keenum Spence of Mansfield; he loved all of his nieces and nephews, and raised Lee Stiles, Mary Robinson and Gary Stiles as his own. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Kristina Snell (Jeremy) of Monroe, Ga., and Adam Lane Spence (Danielle) of Bethlehem, Ga.; his great-grandchildren, Buster Lane, Coy James Spence, Melissa Snell and Kaylen Spence; his sisters, Elease Cole of Gastonia and Eula Dean of Farner, Tenn., along with a host of nieces, nephews, other family and close friends.
    Funeral services for Mr. Keenum will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, April 13, in the Chapel of J.C. Harwell & Son Funeral Home in Covington, Ga., with Dr. Randy Reese, and the Revs. Chris Johnson and James Ward officiating.
    The family will receive friends from 1-3 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home prior to the service.
    J.C. Harwell & Son Funeral Home, 2157 E. St., SE, Covington, GA 30014, is in charge of arrangements.
    A guest book may be signed online at www.harwellfuneralhome.com.

    Barbara Ann Jones, 79, of Sunny Point Road, Murphy, passed away Monday, April 8, 2019, at her home.
    Mrs. Jones was born Sept. 12, 1939, in Gastonia, to the late Charlie Wilbur Brooks and Geneva Seagle Brooks.
    She enjoyed reading, crossword search, sewing, leather crafts.
    In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Charles Brooks.
    Survivors include her husband of 62 years, Ervin Jones; son, Kent Jones; daughter and son-in-law, Debbie and R. L. Howard; daughter, Kim Loudermilk; daughter and son-in-law, Lisa and the Rev. Tim Dickey; brother and sister-in-law, Steve and Jan Brooks; brother, Scott Brooks; and sister and brother-in-law, Kathy and Ray Barnes; grandchildren, Leigh Anne Gladson, Linsey Taylor, Adrian Howard, Dalan Loudermilk, Brett Rice, Benjamin Loudermilk; great-grandchildren, Carson, Isabelle, Avery, Aubrianna, Bentley, Emilia and Zoey.
    Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 13, at Cochran Funeral Home of Murphy, with the Revs. Tim Dickey and Calvin Murphy officiating. Interment will follow in Flax’s Creek Cemetery. Pallbearers will be R.L. Howard, Dalan Loudermilk, Benjamin Loudermilk, David Taylor, Carson Taylor, and Brett Rice. Honorary pallbearer will be Brent Gladson.
    Arrangements have been entrusted to Cochran Funeral Home of Murphy.
    You may send condolences to the family and sign the guest register at www.cochranfuneralhomes.com.

    Ruth Nelson Matheson, 92, of Andrews, went home to meet her God on Thursday, April 18, 2019, at her residence.
    Ruth was an exceptional homemaker. She loved sewing and baking, and dedicated herself to the care of her family.
    Her first job outside the home was as secretary at Andrews United Methodist Church. She went on to be a teacher’s assistant for 32 years, spending the majority of that time working with Ann Brooks in first and second grades.
    Ruth was an active participant in the Andrews community, being a leader in Scouting. She was a member of Andrews United Methodist Church and president of United Methodist Women. She had a green thumb and a special love for flowers.
    Ruth’s life was marked by love, expressed both in words and deeds. She will be missed by all who came in contact with her.
    She was the daughter of the late Fred and Bessie Nelson, and wife of the late James Neal Matheson, who died March 1, 2003, with more than 50 years of marriage. She was also preceded in death by a granddaughter, Jennifer Paige Stevens.
    Surviving are a daughter, Annaneal Matheson Stevens of Andrews; a son, James Fredrick Matheson of Washington, D.C.; a son-in-law, Mark William Skinner; a great-granddaughter, Anna Corrinne Brown of Dawsonville, Ga.; two special caregivers, Betty Nicely and Robin Hogsed; and several nieces, nephews and relatives.
    Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. Sunday, April 21, in Andrews United Methodist Church with the Rev. Dr. Mary Brown officiating. The interment was in Valleytown Cemetery. Pallbearers were John Higdon, James Reid, Mark Mainguy, Warren Bookwalter, Phil Dooly and Roy Gilbert. Honorary pallbearer was Maurice West Sr.
    The family received friends from 2-2:50 p.m. Sunday, April 21, at Andrews United Methodist Church prior to the services.
    In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made in memory of Ruth Nelson Matheson to Andrews Elementary School Library Book Fund, 205 Jean Christy Ave., Andrews, NC 28901.
    Ivie Funeral Home, Andrews, was in charge of all arrangements.
    An online guest register is available at www.iviefuneralhomeinc.com.

    Michael J. Stone, 67, of Murphy, died Wednesday, April 10, 2019, at his home.
    Michael was born May 1, 1951, in Lake Worth, Fla. He was the son of Michael C. and Victoria Stone.
    Surviving are his wife of 38 years, Deborah B. Stone; two sisters, Barbara Chapman and husband Jim and Evelyn Dodero and husband Macho; and many dear friends.
    No service is planned at this time. There will be a celebration of life at a later date.
    Ivie Funeral Home, Murphy, is in charge of arrangements. An online guest register is available at www.iviefuneralhomeinc.com.

    William Albert Stiles,74, of Sanford and formerly of Cherokee County, passed away Sunday April 14, 2019.
    Mr. Stiles was born in Haywood County to the late Claude W. Stiles and Winona C. Stiles. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Charles Kenneth Stiles.
    When he was 3, his family moved to Murphy in Cherokee County. He worked in customer service and had a passion as a farmer and loved animals, good stories and basketball.
    He is survived by his wife, Leeanna Stiles; daughters, Delaine Powell (Boo), Deanna Gust of Tennessee, Shelby Fields (Enrico Bigoni) of Holly Springs; sons, Darren Stiles of Tennessee and Dewayne Stiles (Angela) of Georgia; sister, Shirley Moore (Tommy) of South Carolina; and 11 grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
    Memorials may be made to Children’s Miracle Network 208 E. Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28203, 704-355-4048.
    No services are planned at this time.
    Online condolences may be made at www.rogerspickard.com.
    Arrangements are by Rogers-Pickard Funeral Home, Sanford.

    June Earwood, 84, of Luke Smith Road in Jones County, Ga., died Monday, April 8, 2019, at a local hospital.
    The family met friends from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, April 10, at Gray Memorial Chapel and Crematory. Funeral services were held 1 p.m. Thursday, April 11, at Gray Memorial Chapel and Crematory with interment at Cedar Ridge Cemetery in Gray. The Rev. Thomas Graham officiated.
    Mrs. Earwood was born Dec. 18, 1934, in Murphy, and was the daughter of the late Lonnie Deal Seabolt and Edna Mae McDonald Kent.
    She was a homemaker and was preceded in death by her husband of 20 years, Dale Chase Earwood; granddaughter, Stephanie Parrish; and a sister, Jean Davis.
    Mrs. Earwood is survived by her children, Teresa and Ray Hyde of Andrews, Terri and Ross Wheeler of Clermont, Ga., Darrell and Cindy Earwood, Dennis Earwood, and Trina and Paul Hathaway, all of Jones County; 11 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren; brother and sister-in-law, David and Ella Seabolt; sister and brother-in-law, Joann and Clyde Irons; many nieces, nephews and extended family.
    The family may be contacted at the residence at 896 Luke Smith Road in Jones County.
    Gray Memorial Chapel and Crematory has charge of arrangements.
    Please visit our online memorial at www.graymemorialchapel.com.

    James W. Sneed, 71, of Murphy, passed away Tuesday, April 23, 2019.
    He was a native of Murphy and graduated Murphy High School in 1965.
    James served in the United States Army and was a Vietnam veteran.
    He worked as a boilermaker for many years and also as a security guard for Filmworks USA.
    James enjoyed animals, life, good friends and family.
    He was the son of the late James Maxwell “Max” and Jennie Lee Spivia Sneed.
    Surviving are a daughter, Tiffany Sneed of Murphy; a granddaughter, Jennifer Sneed; a great-grandson, Jacob Liam Sneed-Noble; and many cousins and close friends.
    In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made in memory of James W. Sneed to Ivie Funeral Home Inc., P.O. Box 1160, 194 Peachtree St., Murphy, NC 28906 to help the family with funeral expenses.
    Ivie Funeral Home, Murphy, is in charge of all arrangements.
    An online guest register is available at www.iviefuneralhomeinc.com.