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William Frank "Bill" Forsyth Jr

William Forsyth Obituary

William Frank "Bill" Forsyth Jr., 79, of Murphy, N.C. passed away Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026 at his residence.
Arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced by Ivie Funeral Home, Murphy.
Ivie Funeral Home, Murphy: iviefuneralhome.com is in charge of all arrangements.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Clay County Progress from Feb. 17 to Mar. 16, 2026.

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William Tibbetts

February 14, 2026

Words cannot express the void in our hearts and the community´s at large as a result of Bill´s passing. We have been honored to call Bill our friend for many years. Bill´s dedication to making our community, state and nation a better place is common knowledge to those fortunate to know him. Let his life be an example to us all.
Kathleen & Bill Tibbetts

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194 Peachtree Street, Murphy, NC 28906

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