Obituaries

Ora Bell Parton Stewart

Ora Bell Parton Stewart, 92, of Hayesville, passed away on Friday, Sept. 3, 2021. She was born on Sept. 18, 1928 to the late Ernest Harrison Parton and Hattie Arrowood Parton of Hiawassee, Ga. She was a member of Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, where she attended faithfully until her health failed.

Harry W. Davis Jr.

Harry W. Davis Jr., 84, died on Sept. 2, 2021 in Lakeland, Fla. He is survived by his brother Thomas (Darlene), of Wake Forest, N.C., and Phillip, of Connellsville, Pa. Harry, also known as ‘June’ to family, is preceded in death by his sister Mary Shaffer and brother Gary. He was born on Aug.

Lucille Marie Bettie

It is with very sad hearts that we announce the passing of Lucille Marie Bettie, 73, of Warne, N.C. God called Lucille home on Aug. 31, 2021.  She was born in Yonkers, N.Y. to the late Arthur and Helen Mirandi, but grew up in Boca Raton, Fla.

Delores Matheson Turrill

Delores Matheson Turrill, 68, of Hayesville, passed away Monday, Aug. 30, 2021 at her residence. She was born in Towns County, Ga., but lived in Clay County most of her life. Delores was a loving homemaker and kind-hearted woman. She was of the Christian faith.

Alan Lee Sieldhs

Alan Lee Sieldhs, 68, was called home to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, August 30, 2021. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 PM Sunday, September 12, 2021, at Barrett Funeral Home in Cleveland, Ga. Ivie Funeral Home, Murphy in charge of arrangements. www.iviefuneralhome.com

Jerry Lee Caldwell

Mr. Jerry Lee Caldwell, 73, of Hayesville passed away Monday, August 02, 2021. He was born on June 02, 1948 to the late Ralph and Tillie Caldwell. Jerry was a member and deacon of New Hope Church of God for 47 years. Jerry was a veteran of the Vietnam War serving in the United States Navy.

Delores Matheson Turrill

Delores Matheson Turrill, 68, of Hayesville passed away Monday, August 30, 2021 at her residence. A private graveside service took place at Myers Chapel Cemetery conducted by Rev. Trey Rogers. Ivie Funeral Home, Hayesville, www.iviefuneralhome.com, in charge of all arrangements.  

Bennie Helen Ledford Franklin

Bennie Helen Ledford Franklin, age 66, of Hayesville, passed away Sunday, August 22, 2021, at her home. Mrs. Franklin was born October 23, 1954, in Clay, NC, to the late Glenn W. Ledford and the late Opalee Buchanan Ledford. She was preceded in death by brothers Arnold Ledford and Matthew Ledford.

Kaden Jahu Charles Metcalf

Kaden Jahu Charles Metcalf, age 18, passed away Friday morning, August 20th, 2021. He was a native and lifelong resident of Clay county, N.C. and the son of Angela Anderson and husband Nick Robinson of Hayesville.

Charles Edward Thompson Sr.

Charles Edward Thompson Sr., 89, of Social Circle, Ga., passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 3, 2021 at his home. He was born on Feb. 23, 1932 in Hayesville to the late Harley David Thompson and Violet Ethel Crisp Thompson.