Audrey Ruth Trull, 67, of Andrews, passed away Wednesday, April 24, 2019, at Valley View Care Center in Andrews.
    She was a native and lifelong resident of Cherokee County and the daughter of the late James and Allie Taylor Bryant.
    She was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith.
    She is survived by her husband, Jerry Trull; three sons, Shawn Trull, Stephen Bradbury and Michael Bradbury; four daughters, Catherine Wenzel, Theresa Moose, Michelle Bradbury and Angela Sanchez; 18 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
    A memorial service will be held at a later date.
    You may send tributes to the Trull family at www.townson-rose.com.
    Townson-Rose Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.

    Ginger Lee Anderson Cook, 63, of Murphy, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, April 23, 2019.
    She was the daughter of Clinton James Anderson and Bonita Myrtle Roundtree.
    Ginger was a homemaker.
    Ginger was of the South-ern Baptist faith and a member of Ogretta Baptist Church.
    In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her stepfather, Jerry Broo; brother, C.J. Anderson and grandson, Austin O’Connell.
    Ginger’s surviving relatives are her loving companion of 45 years and husband of 36 years, Charles Edward “Eddie” Cook of Murphy; son, Jason Daniel Cook and wife Mandi of Klamath Falls, Ore.; daughter, Monica Lee Guthrie and husband Scottie of Murphy; sister, Kristie Mangialardi and husband Mike of Seattle, Wash.; brothers, David Anderson of Cottage Grove, Ore., and Randy Anderson of Kent, Wash.; grandsons, Jacob Cook of the home, Aaron O’Connell and wife Jorja, Jordan O’Connell, Noah O’Connell, all of Murphy, Kainan Cook, Jax Cook and Jason Cook, all of Klamath Falls, Ore.; granddaughters, Lysetta Cook, Malina Cook and Karah Cook, all of Klamath Falls, Ore.; great-granddaughter, Aurora Gina O’Connell and Skylar Bryant; and great-grandson, Tyler Canter.
    The family received friends from 5-7 p.m. Thursday, April 25, at Little Brasstown Baptist Church.The service followed immediately at 7 p.m. at Little Brasstown Baptist Church. The Revs. Aud Brown and Jimmy Cheatham officiated. Pallbearers were Chuck Cook, Mark Amos, Timothy Amos, Paul Amos, Corey Cook and Joshua Cook.  Honorary pallbearers were Barry Cook and Brandon Cook. Burial was in Little Brasstown Baptist Church Cemetery.
    You may send tributes to the Cook family at www.mem.com.
    Townson-Rose Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

    Charles “Chuck” Edward Light Jr., 87, of Murphy, passed away Saturday, April 20, 2019, at his residence.
    He was born in Sioux City, Iowa, and the son of the late Charles Edward Light Sr. and Margaret Miller Light.
    Chuck was a U.S. Air Force veteran. He served in the Korean War.
    He was a retired trial attorney in South Dakota. Chuck was a chairman of the state Republican Committee in South Dakota.
    His hobbies included playing the piano and organ, and he loved singing. Chuck was an avid golfer.
    He was a member of Marble Springs Baptist Church.
    In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Bob and James Light.
    He is survived by his wife, Donna Croom Light; one son, Chip Light; one daughter, Joan Light; and three grandchildren.
    A memorial service was held at 3 p.m. Saturday, May 4, at Marble Springs Baptist Church. The Rev. John Bailey officiated.
    In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Marble Springs Baptist Church, P.O. Box 264, Marble, NC 28905, or Four Season’s Hospice, 571 S. Allen Road, Flat Rock, NC 28731.
    You may send tributes to the Light family at www.townson-rose.com.
    Townson-Rose Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

    Wayne Franklin Icenhour, 86, of Murphy, passed away Thursday, April 25, 2019, in Asheville.
    He was born in Taylorsville to the late Parks and Dare Morrison Icenhour.
    Wayne was a U.S. Army veteran. He was a member of Marble Springs Baptist Church.
    He is survived by his wife, Alvera Icenhour; one son, Danny Icenhour and wife Christa; two daughters, Patty Packey and husband Ray and Sandra Ballaron and husband Frank; three stepchildren, Rick Sink and wife Genese, Pamela Tiller and husband Chuck and Patricia Robertson and husband Russell; six grandchildren, Keith, Todd, Tasha, Grant, Adam Nick, Sammy and Tori; many great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
    A celebration of life will be held at noon Saturday, May 11, at Marble Springs Baptist Church. Pastor John Bailey will officiate.
    The family will receive friends from 11a.m. to noon Saturday, May 11 at the church.
    In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Marble Springs Baptist Church Youth Building Fund, P.O. Box 264, Marble, NC 28905.
    You may send tributes to the Icenhour family at www.townson-rose.com.
     Townson-Rose Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.

    Judith A. (Judy) Waters, 69, of Murphy, went home to meet our Lord on Wednesday, April 24, 2019, at her home.
    Judy was born in Indiana, Pa., the daughter of Julius and Betty Betzold.
    She is survived by her husband and best friend of 33 years, Danny Waters; as well as three children, sons Jason and Doug, and daughter Annie; six grandchildren, Emily, Hailey, Ethan, Kyle, Joey and Ariel. She also leaves behind a brother, Tom, and sisters, Rhonda, Jan and Pat.
    A celebration of Judy’s life will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, May 4, at Murphy First Baptist Church, where she was a member.
    Memorials may be made to either Good Shepherd Hospice, Gideon’s International or a donation to the blood bank.
    Arrangements are being handled by Penland Family Funeral and Crematory in Swannanoa.

    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, was in charge of all arrangements.
    An online guest register is available at www.iviefuneralhomeinc.com.

    Janice Barnhart, 67, of Murphy, passed away Wed-nesday, April 24, 2019, at her residence.
    She was a native and lifelong resident of Cherokee County, and the daughter of the late Porter and Lucille Roberson Oliver.
    Janice worked at Murphy Medical Center Nursing Home as a housekeeper. She loved spending time with her kids, grandkids and great-grandkids.
    Janice enjoyed going to church and was a member of Old Fashioned Baptist Church.
    In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Dick Barnhart; one son, Richard James Barnhart; and one sister, Roma Nix.
    She is survived by her children, Ronda Roberson and husband Shane of Copperhill, Tenn., and Becky McClure and husband Robert of Murphy; three brothers, James Oliver and wife Gail of Bessemer City, Lewis Oliver and wife Gail of Murphy and Jerry Oliver and wife Glenda of Murphy; three sisters, Sue Graham and Judy Lockaby, both of Murphy, and Connie Creason and husband Steve of Cherryville; grandchildren, Julie Roberson Killian and husband Keaton, Alexandria Vazquez and husband Tony, Jeffrey Roberson and fiancee Dalice and Samantha Hayes and husband Lucas, and Lillie, Addie and Cole McClure; great-grandchildren, Tucker and Mason Vazquez, Landon and Grant Hayes.
    Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 27, at Old Fashioned Baptist Church. The Revs. Hoyt Brown, Jesse Sisson and Jeffrey Roberson officiated. Burial was in the church cemetery. Pallbearers were nephews, Mark Lockaby, Matthew Lockaby, Eddie Lockaby, Michael Lockaby, Taylor Oliver, Stephen Creason and Jamie Oliver. Honorary pallbearers were Keaton Killian, Tony Vazquez and Lucas Hayes.
    The family received friends from 6-8 p.m. Friday, April 26, at Townson-Rose Funeral Home Chapel in Murphy.
    You may send tributes to the Barnhart family at www.townson-rose.com.
    Townson-Rose Funeral Home was in charge of all arrangements.

    Michael Barnes, 52, of Marble, passed away Sunday, April 28, 2019, at his residence.
    He was born in Atlanta, Ga., to Mary Ledford Cook of Hayesville, and the late Loyd Barnes.
    Michael worked for Coats of America as a twist operator and packer. He loved going to the dirt track races and watching NASCAR.
    Michael enjoyed fishing and hunting. He loved spending time with his grandkids.
    In addition to his mother, he is survived by Lily, who was his wife of 31 years; his son, Justin Barnes and wife Amanda; daughter, Stephanie Krokonko and husband Jimmy; four grandchildren, Michael and Steven Barnes and Haylee and Emily Krokonko; and two sisters.
    Funeral services will be held at 6 p.m. Wednesday, May 1, at Townson-Rose Funeral Home Chapel in Murphy. The Rev. Mitchell Totherow will officiate.
    The family will receive friends from 4-6 p.m. Wednesday, May 1, at Townson-Rose Funeral Home.
    You may send tributes to the Barnes family at www.townson-rose.com.
    Townson-Rose Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.

    Mr. Charles Emory Anderson, age 97 of Murphy passed away on Tuesday, April 30, 2019 at Erlanger Medical Center in Chattanooga, Tenn.
     He was born on Sept. 28, 1921 in Suches, to the late Alonzo Milton Anderson and Addie Garland Anderson. From 1943-1945 he served in the United States Navy during World War II. After the war he met his beautiful wife Pauline Juanita Odom Anderson in Akron, Ohio. They returned to Culberson, to take care of the family farm. Emory worked hard with the family helping with the chickens. 
     In 1967 he opened Anderson Chevrolet in Blue Ridge, Ga. Emory was on the board of directors of Citizens Bank in Murphy. He was a lifetime member of the VFW and a member of Shady Grove Baptist Church.
     Emory was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Pauline Odom Anderson; his parents; brothers, Elbert, George and Willard Anderson; and sisters, Myrtle Anderson, Nora Anderson, Gertie Shields and Marie Anderson.
     He is survived by one daughter, Diana Anderson Hogan and husband Thomas (Tom) of Chatsworth, Ga.,; one son, Gary Anderson and wife Judy Owenby of Murphy; four grandchildren, Charles Hogan of Ringgold, Ga., Cynthia Stanfield of Chatsworth, Andrea Harris of Fort Worth, Texas and Russell Anderson of Murphy; five great-grandchildren, Breanna, Callie and Katie Rose Stanfield all of Chatsworth and Aniston Grace and Anderson Michael Harris both of Fort Worth, Texas.
     Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Friday, May 3, 2019 at the Shady Grove Baptist Church. The Revs. Gerald Derreberry and Johnny Foster officiated. Music was provided by Matthew Roach and Chris Rumfelt.
    Burial was in the church cemetery with military graveside rites being conducted by the American Legion Post #96 Murphy, American Legion Post 532 Hayesville, VFW Post 6812, Hayesville, and the Marine Corp League Marble, NC.
    The military served as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers were Forest Johnson, Jerry Curtis, Johnny Shields, Doug Cheeks, Sam Shields and Steve Forrister.
     The family received friends from 6:30-9 p.m. Thursday, May 2, 2019 at the Townson-Rose Funeral Home where the body will remain until being placed in the church one hour prior to the service hour.
      In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Shady Grove Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, c/o Lois Menasian, 6 Deweese Street Murphy, NC 28906.
     You may send tributes to the Anderson family at www.townson-rose.com
     Townson-Rose Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.

     Bethany Ann Morrow, age 35, of Murphy, passed away Friday, May 3, 2019 at her residence.
     She was born in Polk County, Tenn. Bethany had worked most of her life in the restaurant industry.
     She was preceded in death by grandparents, Winston and Rachel Pless and Max and Margie Morrow.
     Bethany is survived by her parents, Jimmy Morrow and wife Janet of Murphy and Connie Burt and husband John of Myrtle Beach, SC; one son, Clayton Walls; one daughter, Katherine Morrow; two brothers, Adam Hughes and Jason Morrow; step grandparents, Avarum and Kathryn Rosenberg; and several aunts, uncles and cousins.
     Funeral Services will be held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, May 8, 2019 at the Poindexter Baptist Church.
    Burial will be in the church cemetery. The Rev. Jerry Morrow will officiate.
    Pallbearers will be Clayton Walls, Jason Morrow, Rob Justice, Andy Tanner, Jamie Hughes and Jeremy Allen.
    The family will receive friends from 6-8 pm, Monday, May 6, 2019 at the Townson-Rose Funeral Home in Murphy.
     In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to help the family with expenses, 3384 Morrow Road, Murphy, NC 28906.
     You may send tributes to the Morrow family at www.townson-rose.com
     Townson-Rose Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

     Anna Mae Patton, age 76, of Hayesville, passed away Friday, May 3, 2019 at the Murphy Rehab and Nursing Home.
     She was a native of Towns County, Ga., but lived her entire life in Clay County.
    She was the daughter of the late Garten and Flo Gribble Chastain Allen. Anna was a homemaker. She loved gardening, quilting and visiting with others. Anna was a member of the Sweetwater Methodist Church.
     In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Andrew Ralph Patton; one infant son, Benjamin Patton; two brothers, Jack Allen and Isaac Allen.
     She is survived by one son, David Patton and wife Terry of Hayesville; two daughters, Patricia Wells and Judy Gentle and husband Scott of Hayesville; one sister, Susie Owens; grandchildren, McKensie Gentle and wife Amanda, Ryan Gentle, Megan Gentle, Spence Gentle and Levi Gentle; great-grandchildren, Kalab, Cristina, Amelia, Toby, Henry, and Andy Gentle; and a host of nieces and nephews.
     Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 7, 2019 at the Townson-Rose Funeral Home Chapel of Hayesville. The Revs. Kyle Cody and Wayne Matheson officiated. Music was provided by the Cody family and Betty Patton.
    Burial was in the Hayesville First United Methodist Church Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Larry Bryson, Vane Gunter, R.L. Gunter and grandsons. Caleb Gentle will be an honorary pallbearer.
     The family received friends from 6-8 p.m. Monday, May 6, at the Townson-Rose Funeral Home Chapel of Hayesville.
     You may send tributes to the Patton family at www.townson-rose.com
     Townson-Rose Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

    Gail Irene Day Bateman, 76 of Andrews passed away Sunday, May 5, 2019 surrounded by her family.
    Gail was a member of Mountain View Baptist Church. Gail was a homemaker, a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She never met a stranger, and made friends where ever she went.  
    She was preceded in death by her parents William and Leuna Grant Day, stepfather John Wright, her sister Darlene Day Hatchet, and infant sister Margie Day.
    Those left to treasure her memory include her husband of 59 years, Ted Bateman; her sister Dot Day Allison and husband Terry of Andrews; children: Suzy Rose and husband Darryl of Sylva, Tammie Johnson and husband Steve, Cindy Bryson, and Kenny Bateman all of Andrews.
    Grandchildren: Amber Bath, Candace Bradley, Brett Bateman, Autumn Bateman, Maci Rose, Devin Bryson, Madi Rose, Kaden Bryson, and Tristan Bryson, as well as 13 great-grandchildren.
    To honor her legacy, the family will hold a graveside memorial service at 2 p.m. Wednesday May 8, 2019 in Valleytown Cemetery in Andrews.
    In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to: American Cancer Society, 154 Milestone Way, Greenville, SC  29615.
    Ivie Funeral Home, Andrews in charge of all arrangements.
    An online guest register is available at www.iviefuneralhomeinc.com.

    On April 30, 2019 Juanita Marie Arp Crowe, age 93, stepped into Glory and met her Savior face to face.
    Marie Arp was born Jan. 9, 1926 along with her twin sister Mae. She was the daughter of the late Luther Walter Arp and Hattie America Golden Arp. Marie was a lifelong resident of Murphy, with brief stays in Colorado.
    In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her former husband, Frank Crowe; two pre-born babies; son, Steve Crowe; daughter, Janet Crowe; brothers: Denver, Herbert, Hubert, and Herdis Arp; sisters: Donnie Prince, Praise Curtis, Helen Arp, Mae Simonds, and Rena Standridge; and son-in-law, Ricky Twiggs.
    Marie is survived by sons, Mike and Dale Crowe; daughter, Jean Twiggs; grandchildren: Jennifer, Chris and Jeremy Twiggs, Lauren Crowe, Jacob, Jared, Joseph, and Jesse Crowe, Anastacia and Ian Crowe, and Erin McFadden; great-grandchildren, Maddelyn Helton, Marley, Maeli, and Isaiah Craig, Abram, Elijah and Jude Twiggs; Lilllian and Brody McFadden and Lenny Crowe; sister, Geneva Anderson: sister-in-law, Lavanche Arp; and a host of nieces and nephews.
    Marie accepted Jesus as her Lord and Savior as a young girl and she strived to serve Him faithfully all of her days. She grew up in Mt. Moriah Baptist Church but later became a member of Harris Chapel Church of God.
     She had a heart of compassion that reached from here to heaven, and a smile just as big! (and she welcomed you with both!)
    Affectionately known as “Gran” by her family, she was little in stature but one of the toughest women to walk this earth. She lived to take care of people. Always working, cleaning, and cooking day and night to provide for her family. Working the fields, tending to the horses, cows, hogs, and chickens, raising big gardens, picking berries, canning, preserving food, living off the land, the best cook in the world (just ask anyone that she ever cooked for)...She was a Pioneer Woman, a true Mountain Woman, a real Proverbs 31 Woman.
     She loved ALL her family so much and she really absolutely loved babies! What a generous and precious soul. Her love, strength, and courage were abundant!! Whatever she could do to help, she would do it. She took in orphans, provided for the widows, and truly helped her neighbors. She ALWAYS put everyone else’s wants and needs before hers. We were so blessed to have her!  
     It’s been said that “It is not what you take with you when you leave this world, it is what you leave behind when you go”. What you left behind is immeasurable, Mama. Go rest high on that Mountain, your faithful work on earth is through.
     A memorial service will be held at the Townson-Rose Funeral Home chapel in Murphy with visitation from 5-7p.m. on Wednesday May 8. Calvin Murphy will officiate the service immediately following.
    In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in her honor to any charity or organization that feeds, clothes, or houses children.
    “Honor your father and your mother, that your days may be long upon the land which the Lord your God is giving you.” Exodus 20:12.
    You may send tributes to the Crowe family at www.townson-rose.com.

    John Thomas MacDonald, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, moved on to greener pastures Monday afternoon, April 29, 2019, peacefully at home with family after a long illness. He was 79 years old.
    Born in Gloucester, Mass. on Aug. 18, 1939, John developed a love of agriculture and civic engagement at an early age that would follow him throughout his life. After graduating from Essex County Agricultural School in 1957, he went on to earn an Associate’s Degree in Dairy Technology at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst in 1961.  During this time, he also served in the Army Reserves and as a Boy Scout Assistant Troop Leader.
    John worked as Plant Manager at White Farms Dairy in Ipswich, Mass. for 12 years before finally pursuing his dream of owning his own dairy farm.  In 1974, John and his family moved to Avon, Maine where they owned and operated a dairy farm located along the beautiful Sandy River nestled within the Longfellow Mountains.
    While working the farm, John was also an active board member on the National Farmers Organization, Advisory Board for the Franklin County Extension Service, and served many years as a Town of Avon Officer in such positions as Selectman, Assessor, Overseer of the Poor, Deputy Fire Warden, Director of Civil Emergency Preparedness, Animal Control Officer, and town Snow Plow Operator. Kind and humble, with a ready smile and gentle laugh, John was a person who could be relied on.  
    In retirement, John moved to Brasstown, in 1999, where he continued to work the land cultivating bountiful vegetable gardens and pursuing his interest in woodworking.Not one to let grass grow under his feet, John immediately joined the Brasstown Volunteer Firefighters and in 2017, received an award in appreciation of his many years of service as Firefighter, Assistant Chief, and President of the Board of Directors.
    John is survived by his devoted and loving wife of 58 years, Louise Landford MacDonald of Brasstown; three adoring children: Dana Hanford and husband, Reid, of Ivoryton, Conn.,; Karen Brady and husband, Ty, of Webster, Mass.,; Thomas MacDonald and wife, Amy, of Naperville, Ill.  He had five cherished grandchildren: Lydia Tonkonow, Alexa Brady, Heather MacDonald, Ian MacDonald, and Ashley MacDonald. He is predeceased by his mother, Lydia Boyd Sweeney, stepfather Walter Sweeney, and brother James Henry MacDonald.
    Please join John’s family on from 4-6 p.m. Friday, at the Brasstown Community Civic Center, 255 Settawig Road, Brasstown, NC, for a visitation gathering. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Brasstown Fire Department, P.O. Box 55, Brasstown, NC 28902 for their building fund.  
    Cochran Funeral Home of Murphy is honored to be serving the family.

    Earl Rae Strain, known to most as “Chief”, passed away unexpectedly but peacefully at his home, on April 29, 2019.
     Rae was a native of El Paso, Texas; he also lived in Louisiana, Georgia and finished out his days in the mountains of North Carolina. Rae was known for his passion for motorcycles and his colorful conversations. He was a house painter by trade and business owner for 20 years.
     Rae’s passing was preceded by the loss of his mother, Mada Beth White and father, Earl Hugh Strain. Rae leaves behind daughters, Sherry Strain and Jennifer Hudson, as well as sons, Steven Strain and Earl Strain, 11 grandchildren and one great-grandchild, life companion Sue Dalrymple Coley, step daughter and son in-law, Terra and Warren Foster and a brother, Charles Strain.
     A celebration of Rae’s life will be held at Bates Creek Baptist Church in Murphy. Friends and family will be received at 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 11, and services are to begin at 2 p.m.
     You may send tributes to the Strain family at www.townson-rose.com
     Townson-Rose Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.

    Marie Sunday Potenzo Jones, 92, of Bethlehem, Ga., formerly of Andrews, passed away Monday, May 6, 2019 in a Braselton, Georgia hospital.
    She was a native of Chicago, Ill. and lived in California before moving to Andrews in 1957, where she resided for nearly 50 years. Marie was owner and operator of Mid Nite Electric and she ran the business after the death of her husband, Harold. They were also charter board members for Mountain Home Nursing Service.
    Marie also worked for the nutritional program for the elderly as well as volunteering with Andrews Public Library. She was a lifelong devout Catholic.
    She was the daughter of the late Antonio and Serafina DeBenedictis Potenzo and the wife of the late James Harold Jones, who died Jan. 9, 1984. She was the youngest of 11 children and was preceded in death by three sisters, Dolores Brown, Delia Morton, and Felicia “Fritzie” Fries; and seven brothers, Barney, Rocco, Andrew, and Thomas Potenzo, and Louis, Freddie, and Andrew Faiella.
    Surviving are a daughter, Jana Jones Rennick and husband, Tom of Hanover, Pennsylvania; three sons, James H. Jones II and wife, Nell of Hendersonville, Andrew K. Jones and wife, Doretha of Hayesville, and Anthony P. Jones and wife, Karmen of Athens, Ga.,; four grandchildren, Sara McClure, Andrew Jones II, Laura Rennick, and Janine Jones; five great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
    Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, May 9, in the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home, Andrews with Rev. Dr. Maggie Rourk officiating. The interment will be in Valleytown Cemetery.
    Pallbearers will be Steve Blalock, Dewey Bugg, Cecil Edmonds, Ed Holcomb, Andrew Jones II, Terry Jones, Todd McClure, and Jim Rogers. Honorary pallbearers will be Anthony El-Khouri and Drew Faiella.
    The family will received friends from 6-8 p.m. May 8, at the Ivie Funeral Home, Andrews.
    In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made in memory of Marie Sunday Potenzo Jones to the Andrews Public Library, 871 Main Street, Andrews, NC 28901.
    Ivie Funeral Home, Andrews in charge of all arrangements.
    An online guest register is available at www.iviefuneralhomeinc.com.

    Sandra Ellerman Walker age 76 of Little Deer Run Hayesville passed away peacefully on Sunday May 5, 2019 in the Union General Hospital following an extended illness.
    Sandra was born on Aug. 29, 1942 in Beardstown, Ill., the daughter of the late Harold Ellerman and the late Helen Louise Corcoran Ellerman.
    Sandra was a people person and loved everyone she met. She had been very active in her Bible Study Fellowship class and truly loved her Lord. She was a loving and caring wife, mother, sister, aunt and grandmother. Sandra was a member of Shepherd of the Mountains Church in Murphy.
   Surviving Sandra are her loving husband and best friend of fifty four years, Bob Walker of Hayesville, two sons and one daughter in law, John Walker of Orlando, Fla., Jason and Lorie Walker of Lake Mary, Fla., three sisters and brother in laws, Judy and Jim Brickey of Collinsville, Ill., Mary and Waymond Durham of Pasadena, Texas., Susan and Joe Smith of Highland, Ill., two grandchildren, Jasmine and Presley Walker, several nieces, nephews, a host of her church family, many other relatives and friends also survive.
   A memorial service will be held on Friday May 10, at 11 a.m. from the Shepherd of the Mountains Church with Pastor Chris West officiating. In lieu of flowers if you wish, the family requests that donations may be made to the Shepherd of the Mountains Church in Sandra’s memory.
    The family will meet with friends at the Shepherd of the Mountains Church on Friday from 10-11 a.m.
    Mountain View Funeral Home of Blairsville is in charge of the arrangements. You may sign the family guest book and send condolences on line at www.mountainviewfuneralhome.com.

    In loving memory of Maureen Lovingood Dunn, who passed away peacefully at age 95 on April 18, 2019 in Charlottesville, Va.
    She was married to the late Captain George G. Dunn, USN for more than 50 years and is survived by their two children, Kathryn Dunn and Robert Dunn, who loved her deeply.
    Her parents were Roy V. Lovingood and Lena Davis Lovingood of Murphy, NC.
    Maureen graduated from the University of South Carolina and taught at Murphy High School as well as volunteering over the years at hospitals for paralyzed veterans and physically-challenged children.  She was a master gardener, whose connection to the natural world took many artistic forms.  She was loved by many extended family members and friends and will always be remembered for her kind heart.

    Kent Ford, 62 of Murphy, passed away Tuesday, April 9, 2019 in UT Medical Center in Knoxville, Tenn.
    He was born in Cherokee County, to Ginger G. Imperiale of Gainsville, Ga., and the late Herman C. Ford.
    Kent worked as a professional airbrush artist. He loved painting and customizing vehicles. Kent also loved riding his motorcycles and playing his drums. Kent loved his family more than life.
    In addition to his mother, he is survived by Lucy Ford, wife of 23 years; two sons, Corey and Brandon Imperiale of Florida; one niece Jadrien Beaver of Hayesville; one nephew Drew Garrett of Murphy; four grandchildren, Dylan Beaver, Jacie Beaver, Lilanah Garrett and Kaegan Imperiale; and one brother tony Ford.
    He is preceded in death by one sister Tina B. Garrett.
    There will be a celebration of life for Kent at a later date.
    You may send tributes to Kent’s family at P.O. Box 84, Murphy, NC 28906.

    Glenda Ilene Willis, age 87, long time resident of Michigan, Murphy, and Fairview, died Tuesday the 7th of May in Fairview.
     She was born Aug. 20, 1931 in Converse, Ind., to Victor and Cora Dill DeFord. Glenda graduated high school and attended one year of nursing school.
    Glenda was a very hard working homemaker most of her life. First husband was Herman Baunack (deceased) with 3 children: Kathy, Jack (deceased) and Bill. Second husband was Jack Willis (deceased) who came into the marriage with 3 children: Terry, Dale and Robin. Glenda has 12 grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren.
    She volunteered for years at Fleshers Nursing Home, Fairview Food Pantry, etc.
    Funeral services were held in 2 p.m. May 11, in Townson-Rose Funeral Home Chapel at 138 Peachtree Street, Murphy. Visitation was at 1 p.m.
    There was a short graveside service at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens after the service. Memorial gifts may be sent to the Salvation Army.
    You may send tributes to the Willis family at www.townson-rose.com
    Townson-Rose Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.