Obituaries

Thelma Elkins Martin

Thelma E. Martin, community leader in Martins Creek, 1917-2020. Thelma Elkins Martin, of the Martins Creek community, of Cherokee County, N.C. died Thursday morning, Oct. 9, at Murphy Rehabilitation and Nursing Home. She was 102. A graveside service will be held at 3 p.m. Thursday, Oct.

Jonathan Wayne ‘J.W.’ Sprinkles

Jonathan Wayne “J.W.” Sprinkles, 55, passed away unexpectedly Friday, Oct. 9, 2020, at his home in Hiawassee, Ga. J.W. served as an Airborne Ranger in the 39th Special Forces Det a c h m e n t of the Unite d S t a t e s Army. He was devoted to his country.

Harold McCray

Harold McCray, 95, of Hayesville, passed away Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020. He was a native and lifelong resident of Clay County. H a r o l d h a d w o r k e d throughout his life as a farmer. He was a talented farmer and a wonderful storyteller.

Carol Ann Kappert

Carol Ann Kappert, 79, of Hayesville, passed away Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020, at her home. Arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced by Ivie Funeral Home of Hayesville: www. iviefuneralhome.com

Tommie Omega Burch Waldroup

Tommie Omega Burch Waldroup, 90, of Hayesville, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020. She was a native and lifelong resident of Clay County. Tommie was born to the late Charles and Gertrude Byers Burch. She was a teacher in the Clay County school system for more than 30 years.

John B. Lepore

John B. Lepore, born Jan. 29, 1941, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sept. 27, 2020. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Kelley Anne Lepore; and parents, Fortunato and Adele Lepore. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Mary Anne Murray Lepore; sons, Scott J. and Gregg M.

Peter Edward Bookholt Jr.

Peter Edward Bookholt Jr., 52, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2020 with his family by his side. He was a CEO and business owner of two construction and restoration companies. His greatest joys were his family, his career and helping people in any way he could.

Jack Moss

Mr. Jack Moss, 81, of Hiawassee, passed away at his home on Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020. Jack was born on Nov. 26, 1938 to the late Mr. and Mrs. Ernest V. and Hazel Ledford Moss. Jack never met a stranger. He was a beloved husband, dad, grandaddy, d e v o t e d C h r i s t i a n and an avid outdoorsman.

Louie Clinton Gillespie Jr.

After enduring a battle with lung cancer, Louie Clinton Gillespie Jr., 75, of Hayesville, passed away Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020 in a Gainesville, Ga. hospital surrounded by the loving presence of his family. Mr.

Martha Moore Rockwell

Martha Moore Rockwell, 95, of Wauchula, Fla., passed away at her home on Thursday, Sept. 10, 2020. She was born on June 23, 1925 in Hayesville. Martha was preceded in death by her parents, Harve Moore and Delta Arthur Moore and husband, Frank Rockwell Jr.