Obituaries in Hayesville, NC

Doris Jean Shields Raper 92, of Murphy peacefully entered into her glorious heavenly home on Friday, January 2, 2026.Murphy has lost a beloved and giving lady who has been a blessing to our community and is greatly loved by everyone who knew her.Doris was born November 26, 1933 to the late Edison Ga...

Kathy L. Waers Tant 62, of Hayesville was called home to her Lord and Savior on Sunday, December 28, 2025, following a courageous battle with cancer. She was a native of East Canton, Ohio and received an associates degree from Ohio State University and later earned a bachelors degree from Ashland U...

Grayson Lee Miller, 27, of Murphy passed away Monday, December 29, 2025, our hearts are broken. Grayson was a brilliantly talented young man who excelled at so many things. He mauled a golf ball with his Fisher Price golf clubs and ice skated at age two; woke his father up in the middle of the nigh...

Richard Pitera, 83, passed away on January 14, 2026. He was born on July 16, 1942.Richard was a proud Air Force veteran and Bronze Star recipient, serving his country with honor and dedication. He earned a Bachelor’s degree in Biology and Chemistry from St. John’s University, reflecting a lifelong c...

Thomas Law Kemp III, 83, of Hayesville, NC, passed away on Thursday, January 8, 2026, at his home.Tom was born in Marion, IN. He grew up in Ohio, West Virginia, and North Carolina, but he considered Chapel Hill, NC as his hometown, where he graduated from Chapel Hill High School in 1960. Tom enrolle...

Kathy L. Waers Tant 62, of Hayesville was called home to her Lord and Savior on Sunday, December 28, 2025, following a courageous battle with cancer. She was a native of East Canton, Ohio and received an associates degree from Ohio State University and later earned a bachelors degree from Ashland U...

Edward E. “Buck” Levins 84, was called home to his Lord and Savior Tuesday, January 13, 2026 while surrounded by family. He was the New Year’s Baby born January 1, 1942 in Montezuma, Georgia. Buck was a 1960 graduate of Warner Robins High School and later attended Berry College in Rome, Georgia. ...

Ronald E. Reynolds 72, of Murphy, formerly of Oxford and Conyers, Georgia passed away Thursday, January 15, 2026 in a Tennessee hospital.He was born on March 4, 1953 in Lakeland, Florida. Ronald retired from Dekalb County Data Center as a program analyst writer; he volunteered with Rockdale County ...

Lucille Odom Crisp, 97, of Murphy was called home to her Lord and Savior Friday, January 9, 2026. She was born in Blairsville, GA but was raised from a young age in Ducktown, TN. Lucille was raised in a large family and she took pride in being a loving homemaker to her own family. She enjoyed spendi...

Lawrence Anthony “Larry” Weber, 92, of Andrews passed away Friday, January 9, 2026 in a Murphy care facility.Larry was born on December 1, 1933 in Chicago, Illinois, youngest of five children. Larry served in the United States Army as a medic for two years and after his honorable discharge, he met t...

Grayson Lee Miller, 27, of Murphy passed away Monday, December 29, 2025, our hearts are broken. Grayson was a brilliantly talented young man who excelled at so many things. He mauled a golf ball with his Fisher Price golf clubs and ice skated at age two; woke his father up in the middle of the nigh...

Jack William Cheeks, age 70 of Lawrenceville, Georgia passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 24, 2026, following a period of declining health. His loving wife was by his side. In his final hours, Jack was surrounded by family, friends and the prayers of the many families and friends who loved...