Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
BORN
1940
DIED
2025
FUNERAL HOME
Sherman Postell Obituary
He was a native and lifelong resident of Cherokee County, N.C., and the son of the late Sherman Joseph and Ila Mae Holloway Postell.
Sherman was a U.S. Marine veteran. He retired from Snap-On Tools.
Sherman was an outdoors person. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and gardening.
Sherman loved spending time with his grandchildren.
He was a member of Red Marble Baptist Church.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Christine Edwards and Vickie Wishon.
He is survived by his wife, Doris Jean Cross Postell; one son, Brian Postell (Crystal) of Johnson City, Tenn.; one daughter, Tracy Carter (Ray) of Andrews, N.C.; two grandchildren, Caylyn Burnette and
Caleb Stiles; and four great-grandchildren, Anzleigh Stiles, James Burnette, Paison Stiles and Addilynn Stiles.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026, at Red Marble Baptist Church. The Revs. Mickey Stewart and Steve West officiated. Burial was in the church cemetery with military rites being conducted by the American Legion Post 96, Murphy, American Legion Post 532 Hayesville, VFW Post 6812, Hayesville and the Marine Corps League, Marble. Pallbearers were Ray Carter, Dillon Burnette, Caleb Stiles, Joe Benham, George Postell and Dalton Welch. Honorary pallbearers were Verdon Owenby and Pearly Owenby.
The family received friends from noon-2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 3, at Red Marble Baptist Church.
Townson-Rose Funeral Home was in charge of all arrangements.
You may send tributes to the family at townson-rose.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Sherman Postell
Sponsored by Townson-Rose Funeral Home - Andrews.
1 Entry
Townson-Rose Funeral Home
January 6, 2026
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
How you can show support
Follow
Get email updates whenever changes are made.
Send flowers
Consider sending flowers.
Add photos
Share their life with photo memories.
Plant trees
Honor them by planting trees in their memory.
Donate in Memory
Make a donation in memory of your loved one.
Share this page
Invite other friends and family to visit the page.
Showing 1 - 1 of 1 results
Make a Donation
in Sherman Postell's name
Memorial Events
for Sherman Postell
People and places connected with Sherman
Recent Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
How to support Sherman's loved ones
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief
Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.
Read more
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read moreWays to honor Sherman Postell's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
