Nancy Shirley Sellers

November 4, 1954 – November 12, 2018

Nancy Shirley Sellers at the age of 64, won her battle with cancer as she went to be with her Heavenly Father on the morning of November 12, 2018. She was a lifelong resident of Hayesville, NC. Shirley was the daughter of the late Kenneth and Louise Hoffman Ledford. She was preceded in death by sister, Fleta Norton, and brother, David Ledford.
She is survived by her husband of 31 years, Stephen “Doc” Sellers of Hayesville, NC; Daughter, Heidi Aaron (Richie) of Braselton, Ga; Son, Dylan Sellers of Charleston, SC; two beautiful granddaughters Kemerson and Emmalyn Aaron. Sisters: Peggy Sedberry (Danny) of Mt. Gilead, NC; Patsy Gribble (Mike) of Hayesville, NC; Pam Martin (Ken) of Hayesville, NC. Brother-in-law, Charlie Norton of Loganville, Ga and sister-in-law, Sharon Ledford and many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.
She was a beloved Mother, Granna, wife, sister, aunt, and friend. She was a selfless lady who loved her husband, children, and granddaughters, Kemerson and Emmalyn, with all her heart. Shirley’s talents were displayed by her singing, floral arrangements and cooking which she enjoyed. Everyone else enjoyed her cooking too, especially her dressing.
Shirley was a faithful member of Mission Hill Baptist Church of Hayesville, NC for over 30 years. She dedicated her life to the children at the church as the teacher but also an example of a true Christian. Every year she directed the Christmas and Easter programs and unselfishly gave many hours of her time. Shirley’s love and her faith for the Lord was evident in every part of her life even up until the end when she peacefully passed and saw the wonderful things that she had taught all the children about at church.
Shirley was one of a kind and will truly be missed, but she left behind a legacy of love and true unwavering faith.

Funeral service will be held on Friday November 16, 2018 at 2:00 pm from the chapel of Cochran Funeral Home of Hiawassee with Rev. Mark Stewart officiating and Mike Gribble to give the eulogy. Pallbearers will be Chuck Norton, Dan Norton, Scott Ledford, Jason Gribble, Michael Anderson, Justin McClure. Honorary pallbearers will be Zac Anderson and Caz Anderson.

The family will receive friends and acquaintances from 12:00 pm until the service hour at the Funeral Home.

Interment will be in Oak Forest Cemetery 990 Oak Forest Road Hayesville N.C. 28904

Cochran Funeral Home of Hiawassee is honored to handle the arrangements for the Sellers family.

Shorty Randall David Penland

JUNE 30, 1969 ~ NOVEMBER 16, 2018 (AGE 49)

Mr. Randall David Penland, better known as “Shorty”, age 49 of Hiawassee, Georgia passed away on Friday, November 16, 2018. Shorty was born in Atlanta, Georgia on June 30, 1969 to David and Anna Dean (Maney) Penland. He was a member of Macedonia Baptist Church. Shorty never met a stranger, he would talk to anyone, he actually would go out of his way to make certain he spoke to people and made them feel special. He put other peoples needs and even wants before his own. He had a huge heart, he would leave a paying job to go help someone for free. His sense of humor was never ending just his presence made any event more enjoyable. Everyone who met Shorty instantly fell in love with him because he just made people feel good about themselves. He was a hard worker, he loved big and had an unforgettable smile. He was his mama’s “gentle giant.” Shorty leaves behind his loving parents, David and Anna Dean Penland; son, David Chandler Penland; sisters and brothers-in-law, Theresa and HD Parker and Nicole and Austin Gibson; two special nieces “his girls” Adyson and Harper; nephew Josh Parker and two great nieces Jaylen and Kiley. Along with a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, friends and other family members. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Climpson and Jean Maney and JD and Hazel Penland.
The family will receive friends on Sunday, November 18, 2018 from 6:00 to 9:00 PM from the chapel of Banister Funeral Home.
Services will be held on Monday, November 19, 2018 at 2:00 PM from the chapel of Banister Funeral Home with Brent Penland and Kenny Kilby officiating and special speaker Sissie Wood. Music provided by Mike Garrett.
Interment will follow the service in the Philadelphia Baptist Church cemetery with the following gentlemen serving as pallbearers, Jeff Penland, Brian Penland, Jarrod Penland, Keith Maney, Henry Jenkins and Kevin Holcomb. Honorary Pallbearers, George Wilson, Austin Denton, Josh Parker and Austin Gibson.
Banister Funeral Home of Hiawassee, Georgia is in charge of arrangements.