Obituaries in Hayesville, NC

Samuel Ray McHan, Sr., known to all as Ray and affectionately called "Sky King" by his brother, passed away on January 7, 2026, in Edgewood, Kentucky. He was 79 years old.Ray was born on January 18, 1946, in Warren County, Tennessee, to Davis McHan and Ada Lee Denton. He made his home in Murphy, Nor...

Colonel William M. Foy, United States Air Force (USAF) Ret., was born in Ypsilanti, Michigan on August 31, 1937, and took his last flight to be with the Lord on January 20, 2026. Raised in Michigan, he joined the Michigan Air National Guard in 1956, entered USAF pilot training in 1957, and was comm...

Karen J. Crowder,72, of Murphy passed away Saturday, January 17, 2026 at her home surrounded by family. She was a native and lifetime resident of Cherokee County. Karen worked as a beautician upon graduating from school. She went on to work at Murphy Medical Center for several years until she was no...

Dennis “Bud” Mease 85, of Hayesville, passed away Sunday, January 11, 2026 in a Clay County care facility. He was a native and life long resident of Hayesville. Dennis was a Christian and found peace and joy in God’s creation; farming and working his garden, cutting timber, fishing, and feeding th...

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...

Cathy A. Snater, 67, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 27, 2025. She was born March 20, 1958 to Mary (Naugle) Worthington and the late Robert Worthington. She is predeceased by her fiancé Curtis Lee Cox.Cathy enjoyed crafting and cherished trips to the beach, where she found joy and relax...

Lois James 89, of Murphy, passed away Wednesday, December 24, 2025 at her residence. Lois was born and raised in Long Island, New York where she spent most of her childhood. She went to college in New York where she received her Associate Arts degree in Sociology and Business Management. Lois wor...

Steve Battle Mashburn 86, of Topton was called home to be with his Lord and Savior Wednesday, December 24, 2025. He was a native and life long resident of Cherokee County, North Carolina and a graduate of Nantahala High School. Steve worked for Nantahala Power until retiring at age 59. He enjoyed...

Jasper Clay Gallahan age 1, of Hayesville gained his wings Tuesday, December 23, 2025. Jasper was a sweet little boy and developed quite a sense of humor over his short life. He would fake cry when he wanted attention and would let you know with his “side eyes” glare when he didn’t get his way. H...

Mary “Dell” Farmer Douglass, 75, of Murphy passed away Saturday, December 20, 2025, at her home, surrounded by family. She was a native of Laurel, Mississippi. Dell graduated as Salutatorian from Laurel High School in 1968. There, she met her future husband, Richard. She began her college educat...

Mary Lou Stiles 81, of Murphy was called home to her Lord and Savior Sunday, December 21, 2025. Mary Lou was a native and lifetime resident of Cherokee County. Mary Lou was a homemaker and a very loving and devoted wife mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She was a wonderful cook and made...

Terry Lascell passed away unexpectedly on December 15, 2025. He is survived by his parents, Shari Lascell and Skip Lascell; his partner, Jeremy Bonilla; his surrogate daughter, Holly Lascell-Coldiron; and his surrogate son, Adam Lascell-Langlois.Terry had the biggest heart and an infectious sense o...