Mary "Chick" SchreiberFranklin, NC
Mary Alice Schreiber (Chick) passed away at 3:30pm Monday, April 15, 2024 at her home, under Hospice Care. She was 93 on March 25, 2024.She is survived by her Husband, Roger Schreiber, Franklin, NC; Daughter, Kim (& Bill) Baley, Mission Viejo, CA; Son, Bradley Schreiber, Arden, NC, (Patty Schreiber, Pittsburgh, PA); Grandson, Vince Schreiber, Pittsburgh, PA); Granddaughter, Susan Baley (& fiance, Stephen Gumpert), Houston, TX; Nephews & Nieces: Barry Schreiber, St....
Mary Alice Schreiber (Chick) passed away at 3:30pm Monday, April 15, 2024 at her home, under Hospice Care. She was 93 on March 25, 2024.She is survived by her Husband, Roger Schreiber, Franklin,...
Carolyn CarpenterHighlands, NC
Carolyn Louise Dendy Carpenter of Highlands passed away April 12, 2024. She was born January 16, 1950, in Macon County to the late Rev. Earl Dendy and Gladys McCall Dendy.Carolyn worked as a secretary in a dental office. Carolyn loved her church, singing gospel music with the Dendy Sisters and the Dendy family. She also loved her piano and started singing at a young age. Her music was her ministry to God. Her other love was for all animals. She also...
Carolyn Louise Dendy Carpenter of Highlands passed away April 12, 2024. She was born January 16, 1950, in Macon County to the late Rev. Earl Dendy and Gladys McCall Dendy.Carolyn worked as...
James SheffieldFranklin, NC
James Wallace Sheffield, 80, passed away Friday, April 12, 2024, in Mountain City Tennessee. Mr. Sheffield was born September 10, 1943, in Macon County to the late William Coleman Sheffield and Nola Estella Sheffield-Blanton.James worked for Burlington Mills, was a member of Snow Hill Methodist Church, and was a U.A. Army Veteran serving during Vietnam.Survivors include his daughter, Kimberly Sheffield of Franklin, NC; a son William Dale Sheffield of Tennessee; a grandson, Matt Sheffield...
James Wallace Sheffield, 80, passed away Friday, April 12, 2024, in Mountain City Tennessee. Mr. Sheffield was born September 10, 1943, in Macon County to the late William Coleman Sheffield and...
Margaret NorthrupFranklin, NC
Mrs. Margaret Marshall Northrup, 93, went home to be with the Lord, Sunday, April 7, 2024. Mrs. Northrup was born a coal miner's daughter on January 1, 1931, in Logan County, West Virginia to the late Charles Marshall and Leota Perkins Marshall.Margaret was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and sister. Her greatest love and faith was the Lord.She loved to cook, exercise, take long walks, participate in marathons, help with homeless shelters, volunteer at CareNet in the food...
Mrs. Margaret Marshall Northrup, 93, went home to be with the Lord, Sunday, April 7, 2024. Mrs. Northrup was born a coal miner's daughter on January 1, 1931, in Logan County, West Virginia to...
Minnie "Gertrude" BrowningFranklin, NC
Mrs. Minnie "Gertrude" Crawford Browning, 88, passed away Thursday, April 4, 2024. Mrs. Browning was born December 14, 1935, in Macon County, NC to the late Rev. David Lee Crawford andMoleta Clouse Crawford.She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She was a member of the American Legion VFW and Ladies Auxiliary. Mrs. Minnie loved to travel with her husband during his military career. She loved sewing quilts which have been passed down to her family. She was a...
Mrs. Minnie "Gertrude" Crawford Browning, 88, passed away Thursday, April 4, 2024. Mrs. Browning was born December 14, 1935, in Macon County, NC to the late Rev. David Lee Crawford...
Verna "Tee" HenryFranklin, NC
Verna "Tee" Buchanan Henry, 91, of Franklin, NC, passed away April 2, 2024. She was born April 2, 1933, in Macon County, NC to the late Oscar and Edna Picklesimer Buchanan.Mrs. Henry had retired from the Macon County School System as a teacher assistant. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She liked working in the yard and growing flowers. Mrs. Henry was a member of Dryman's ChapelChurch where she was a former Sunday School...
Verna "Tee" Buchanan Henry, 91, of Franklin, NC, passed away April 2, 2024. She was born April 2, 1933, in Macon County, NC to the late Oscar and Edna Picklesimer...
Gail BrennanHighlands, NC
Gail Dianne Morris Brennan, 81, of Pittsboro, NC, passed away Sunday, March 31, 2024.Mrs. Brennan was born February 11, 1943, to the late Robert and Louise Stansel Morris. She had worked in the medical field as a record technician. Mrs. Brennan was a loving wife, mother, and sister. She was also a member of the American Health Information Management Association(AHIMA).She is survived by two sons, Michael Brennan and William Brennan; two daughters, Kimberly Paoletti and...
Gail Dianne Morris Brennan, 81, of Pittsboro, NC, passed away Sunday, March 31, 2024.Mrs. Brennan was born February 11, 1943, to the late Robert and Louise Stansel Morris. She had...
Ann CuppyFranklin, NC
Ann Cuppy, 81 of Adel passed away Monday, March 25, 2024 at South Georgia Medical Center. Ann was born July 21, 1942 in Hahira to the late Brinson & Melba Rowe Noles.When Ann was younger, she enjoyed traveling a lot. She also enjoyed crocheting, and reading. Ann loved to cook for her family and friends.Survivors include her children, Dee Ann (Brian) Brock of North Carolina, Sheryl Lynn Cuppy of Mexico, and Robert Dale (Laura) Cuppy of North Carolina; grandchildren, Lauren Ann...
Ann Cuppy, 81 of Adel passed away Monday, March 25, 2024 at South Georgia Medical Center. Ann was born July 21, 1942 in Hahira to the late Brinson & Melba Rowe Noles.When Ann was younger,...
Marian "Missy" BatyHighlands, NC
Marian "Missy" King Baty, 58, of Sylvester, GA passed away Thursday, March 21, 2024, at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital.A graveside service will be held at Highland Memorial Park Cemetery in Highlands, NC on Thursday, March 28, 2024, at 2:00 pm.Missy loved life and living it to the fullest. She was a wonderful and caring wife and a loving mother to her daughter. Found happiness in the smallest of things in life. pleasant and loving personality that filled everyone's...
Marian "Missy" King Baty, 58, of Sylvester, GA passed away Thursday, March 21, 2024, at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital.A graveside service will be held at Highland Memorial...
Robbie McCoyHayesville, NC
Robbie Tallent McCoy, 86, passed away Saturday, March 16, 2024. Mrs. McCoy was born May 19, 1937, in Macon County to the late Robert Logan Tallent and Pearl Womack Tallent.Robbie was a successful businesswoman and owned and operated Robbie's Reality, Inc for many years. Robbie loved to develop subdivisions and properties. She was of the Baptist faith. She loved to travel, especially in her motor home and actually crossed our great country to San Diego, California to spend winters for...
Robbie Tallent McCoy, 86, passed away Saturday, March 16, 2024. Mrs. McCoy was born May 19, 1937, in Macon County to the late Robert Logan Tallent and Pearl Womack Tallent.Robbie was a...
Lillian GreenFranklin ,NC
Lillian D. Green, age 61, of Franklin, North Carolina passed away on Thursday, March 14, 2024.A private family service will be held in Florida.Online condolences can be left at www.bryantgrantfuneralhome.comBryant-Grant Funeral Home & Crematory is honored to serve the Green family.
Lillian D. Green, age 61, of Franklin, North Carolina passed away on Thursday, March 14, 2024.A private family service will be held in Florida.Online condolences can be left at...
Lou DowlingFranklin, NC
Lou Ann Dowling, 60, of Franklin, NC, passed away March 11, 2024. She was born October 3, 1963, in Springfield, Ohio to the late Clifford J. Lee and Betty Lou Trumbo Lee.Mrs. Dowling earned her bachelor's degree and worked in the medical field where she excelled at her work. Lou was gentle, kind and patient, she raised her four children and was an exceptional mother. She loved to craft, stain glass and play with her grandchildren; she also loved to decorate for...
Lou Ann Dowling, 60, of Franklin, NC, passed away March 11, 2024. She was born October 3, 1963, in Springfield, Ohio to the late Clifford J. Lee and Betty Lou Trumbo Lee.Mrs. Dowling...
Charles "Charlie" Tiffin, IIOtto, NC
Mr. Charles "Charlie" Lyon Tiffin, II, 72, of Otto, NC, passed away Friday, March 8, 2024. He was born July 19, 1951, in Rye, New York to the late Charles and Katherine Bingay Tiffin.Charliewas a loving father, grandfather, brother, and friend. He loved the mountains of Western North Carolina.In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Linda Tiffin.He is survived by two daughters, Britany Antalek (Nick) of Daytona Beach, FL and Salina Becker (Will)...
Mr. Charles "Charlie" Lyon Tiffin, II, 72, of Otto, NC, passed away Friday, March 8, 2024. He was born July 19, 1951, in Rye, New York to the late Charles and Katherine Bingay...
Cheryl FalkensteinFranklin, NC
Cheryl Falkenstein, 62, of Franklin, NC, passed away March 7, 2024. She was born October 20, 1961, in Sarasota, FL to Michael and Nancy Davis Falkenstein.Cheryl was a graduate of Riverview High School in Sarasota, FL and Manatee Junior College, she also attended Florida State University.She served in the US Navy as an Operations Specialist in Sicily, Italy and Rota, Spain. She volunteered at Thrift Stores. Cheryl loved her animals; and loved playing softball...
Cheryl Falkenstein, 62, of Franklin, NC, passed away March 7, 2024. She was born October 20, 1961, in Sarasota, FL to Michael and Nancy Davis Falkenstein.Cheryl was a graduate of...
Mary Sue WebbOtto, NC
Mary Sue Justice Webb, 68, passed away Wednesday March 6, 2024. She was born December 27, 1955, in Macon Countyto the late Rass Justice and Virgina Braswell Justice.In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Carol Justice Orndorff.Survivors include two daughters, Sabrina Ewing (Rodney) and Kayla McDowell (Patrick) of Franklin, NC; nine grandchildren, Dylan, Brandon, Liam, Reid, Kady, Brandy, Tiffney, Leona, and Steven; 13 great-grandchildren;...
Mary Sue Justice Webb, 68, passed away Wednesday March 6, 2024. She was born December 27, 1955, in Macon Countyto the late Rass Justice and Virgina Braswell Justice.In addition to...
Larry MillerFranklin, NC
Mr. Larry Clark Miller, 87, of Franklin, NC, passed away Wednesday, March 6, 2024. He was born on March 29, 1936, in Mishawaka, Indiana to the late Hazen Miller and Olive Clark Miller.Larry served his country in the U.S. Air Force until 1955, when he was honorably discharged.Larry worked retail from 1956 to 1973. He moved to Fort Myers, Florida in 1967. He servedtwenty years for Lee CountySheriff's Officein Fort Myers, FLbefore retiring in 1993 and...
Mr. Larry Clark Miller, 87, of Franklin, NC, passed away Wednesday, March 6, 2024. He was born on March 29, 1936, in Mishawaka, Indiana to the late Hazen Miller and Olive Clark...
Carolyn SpiveySylva, NC
Mrs. Carolyn Marie Gordon Spivey, 80, passed away Monday, March 4, 2024. She was born March 24, 1943, to the late Thomas and Jeanne Davis Gordon.She is survived by her brother-in-law, Allen Neal of Goldsboro, NC; two nephews, Mark and Matt Neal, of Goldsboro, NC. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Jerry Spivey, a son, Keith Buchanan, and a sister, Lael Neal.Carolyn was a very kind, giving and loving person. She loved animals, especially her dogs...
Mrs. Carolyn Marie Gordon Spivey, 80, passed away Monday, March 4, 2024. She was born March 24, 1943, to the late Thomas and Jeanne Davis Gordon.She is survived by her brother-in-law,...
Ernest BrendleFranklin, NC
Ernest Horsley Brendle, age 94, went to be with the Lord Sunday, March 3, 2024. He was born December 27, 1929 in Macon County, NC to Frank Miller Brendle and Nobia Belle Sanders, the third of six children.He is survived by daughter, Pat Rowland of Franklin, NC; son, Ernie Brendle and wife Diane of Franklin, NC; also surviving grandchildren, Brice Rowland, and wife Jadee of Asheville, NC, Nicole Triantis and Husband Johnathan of Durham, NC, Andrea Rowland Mathis of Tampa, FL, Heather...
Ernest Horsley Brendle, age 94, went to be with the Lord Sunday, March 3, 2024. He was born December 27, 1929 in Macon County, NC to Frank Miller Brendle and Nobia Belle Sanders, the third of six...
Martha WebbFranklin, NC
Martha Ann Webb, 84, of Franklin, NC, passed away February 27, 2024.She was born April 16, 1939, in Macon County to the late William Lyle Bingham and Willa Mae Thomas Bingham.Mrs. Webb was a homemaker, she loved fishing, sewing, gardening and flowers.She is survived by her sister, Esta Cook (Don) of Franklin, NC; and a brother, Jerry Lyle Bingham (Elizabeth) of Thomasville, NC; many nieces and nephews.In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her...
Martha Ann Webb, 84, of Franklin, NC, passed away February 27, 2024.She was born April 16, 1939, in Macon County to the late William Lyle Bingham and Willa Mae Thomas Bingham.Mrs....
Donald LongFranklin, NC
Donald Edward Long, 87, of Franklin, NC, passed away February 27, 2024. He was born July 11, 1936, in Fort Wayne, Indiana to the late Orville and Inez Snook Long.Don served his country with 23 years of service in the U.S. Army including assignments with the 173rd Airborne Brigade, 101st Airborne Division, 82nd Airborne Division, Special Forces and many other units. Don's service included two tours in Vietnam. His awards and decorations include the Legion of Merit, Bronze Star,...
Donald Edward Long, 87, of Franklin, NC, passed away February 27, 2024. He was born July 11, 1936, in Fort Wayne, Indiana to the late Orville and Inez Snook Long.Don served his country...
Opal BrownFranklin, NC
Mrs. Opal Paralee Keener Brown, 89, of Franklin, NC, passed away Monday, February 26, 2024.She was born November 2, 1934, in Macon County, NC to the late Lawton and Fannie Smith Keener.Mrs. Brown was a homemaker and a member of Mashburn Branch Baptist Church.She loved flowers, gardening,was a wonderfulcook, and she loved her family very much.In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Brown and her brother, Arvil Keener.She is...
Mrs. Opal Paralee Keener Brown, 89, of Franklin, NC, passed away Monday, February 26, 2024.She was born November 2, 1934, in Macon County, NC to the late Lawton and Fannie Smith...
Jerald HutcherFranklin, NC
Jerald Hutcher, 73, passed away Sunday, February, 25, 2024.Bryant-Grant Funeral Home & Crematory is honored to serve the Hutcher family.
Jerald Hutcher, 73, passed away Sunday, February, 25, 2024.Bryant-Grant Funeral Home & Crematory is honored to serve the Hutcher family.
John KustererFranklin, NC
John Joseph Kusterer, 89, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 24, 2024.John was born November 13, 1934 in Richmond, Virginia to the late John and Elenor Tremor Kusterer.John was a retired SGM US Army veteran serving tours of duty in Korea, Texas, Italy, New York, Germany, and New Mexico. John also served as a specialized missile Instructor in El Paso, Texasand Buffalo, New York. He then went on to start the Army ROTC program at Clyde A Erwin High School in Asheville, North...
John Joseph Kusterer, 89, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 24, 2024.John was born November 13, 1934 in Richmond, Virginia to the late John and Elenor Tremor Kusterer.John was a...
Jerry BrownOtto, NC
Mr. Jerry Cecil Brown, 81, passed away Friday, February 23, 2024. Jerry was born June 8, 1942, in Macon, Co. to the late Cecil Brown and Grace Saunders Brown.He was a lifelong resident of Macon, Co.Jerry worked as an electrician for Duke Power and retired from Oconee Nuclear Station. He also served in the U.S. Air Force as an airplane mechanic. Jerry was a member of Calvary Baptist Church where he was a former deacon and Adult Sunday School teacher. Heloved reading and studying...
Mr. Jerry Cecil Brown, 81, passed away Friday, February 23, 2024. Jerry was born June 8, 1942, in Macon, Co. to the late Cecil Brown and Grace Saunders Brown.He was a lifelong resident of...
Lonnie "Ray" RogersFranklin, NC
Mr. Lonnie "Ray" Rogers, 76, of Franklin, passed away Monday, February 19, 2024, surrounded by his family. Ray was born January 18, 1948, in Macon, Co. to the late Harley Rogers and Hazel Louise Buchanan Rogers. He was a lifelong resident of Macon, Co.Ray worked in construction for many years then for Macon County at the Carpenter Building. Ray was a proud U.S. Army Veteran serving in Vietnam. Ray loved artwork by drawing and painting. He also loved to fish and spend time...
Mr. Lonnie "Ray" Rogers, 76, of Franklin, passed away Monday, February 19, 2024, surrounded by his family. Ray was born January 18, 1948, in Macon, Co. to the late Harley Rogers...
James "Conrad" HenryFranklin, NC
Mr. James "Conrad" Henry, 86, passed away Thursday, February 8, 2024. Mr. Henry was born November 30, 1937, in Macon, Co. NC to the late Grady James Henry and Eula Edna Houston Henry.He was a lifelong native of Macon, Co. Mr. Henry worked and retired asa builder in construction. He was a faithful charter member of Bible Baptist Church where he taught Sunday School and was the church treasurer. He was a U.S. Army veteran. He loved making picture frames for the families that...
Mr. James "Conrad" Henry, 86, passed away Thursday, February 8, 2024. Mr. Henry was born November 30, 1937, in Macon, Co. NC to the late Grady James Henry and Eula Edna Houston...
James WeresukFranklin, NC
Mr. James Frederick Weresuk, 80, of Franklin, NC passed away, Saturday, February 3, 2024. He was born December 11, 1943, in New Castle, Pennsylvania to the late Joseph and Margaret Weresuk.He is survived by his wife, Connie Weresuk; two sons, Drew Weresuk (Sarah) and Brook Weresuk (Lindsey); and two grandsons, Finn and Wyatt Weresuk.A memorial service will be held at a later date.Online condolences can be left at www.bryantgrantfuneralhome.com.Bryant-Grant Funeral Home &...
Mr. James Frederick Weresuk, 80, of Franklin, NC passed away, Saturday, February 3, 2024. He was born December 11, 1943, in New Castle, Pennsylvania to the late Joseph and Margaret Weresuk.He is...
Sheryl ScottSylva, NC
Mrs. Sheryl Ann Gilmore Scott went home to be with the Lord on February 2, 2024, at The Hermitage in Dillsboro, NC.Born March 1, 1956, at Camp Pendleton, California. At the age of 3 she moved to Sebring, Florida. She was the daughter of Gail Strome.Surviving is her husband, Charles Edward Scott of Sylva, NC; A daughter, Joanna Lannon; two sons, Tim and Roger Gilmore;and six grandchildren; A brother, Scott Lofton; and a sister, Collen Drew.Sheryl was a member of the Watauga...
Mrs. Sheryl Ann Gilmore Scott went home to be with the Lord on February 2, 2024, at The Hermitage in Dillsboro, NC.Born March 1, 1956, at Camp Pendleton, California. At the age of 3 she moved to...
Judy PickensFranklin, NC
Mrs. Judy Miller Pickens, 78, went home to be with the Lord Thursday, February 1, 2024. Mrs. Pickens was born in Macon Co. NC June 25, 1945, to the late DoverMiller and Frankie Tallent Miller.Judy was a long-time member of Cowee Baptist Church. She owned and worked in the carpet and furniture business. She loved working in her flowers, cleaning house, and her work. Her greatest love was spending time with her family and friends.Survivors include her sisters, Linda Garner...
Mrs. Judy Miller Pickens, 78, went home to be with the Lord Thursday, February 1, 2024. Mrs. Pickens was born in Macon Co. NC June 25, 1945, to the late DoverMiller and Frankie Tallent...
Tom StriblingHighlands, NC
THOMAS SLIGH STRIBLINGTom Stribling passed away January 31, 2024. He was born on December 8, 1942, in Guntersville, AL., to the late Thomas S. and Kathleen Stribling. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Joyce, two daughters, Christine, and Tracy Franklin (Kevin) of Scaly Mountain, GA., his granddaughter, Taylor Rickert, his sister, Mary Kate Beard (Randy), brother, Bill Stribling (Jera)In 1965, he received a B.S. Degree from the University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa. AL., with a major in...
THOMAS SLIGH STRIBLINGTom Stribling passed away January 31, 2024. He was born on December 8, 1942, in Guntersville, AL., to the late Thomas S. and Kathleen Stribling. He is survived by his wife...
James "Jim" RooseFranklin, NC
James Joseph Roose passed away on January 31, 2024, in Franklin, North Carolina. Jim was born on March 19, 1947, in Livonia, Michigan, to Frank and Myra and was preceded in death by both parents. Jim leaves behind his caring and devoted wife, Sharon, whom he met in the Villages, Florida, in 2012. He was previously happily married to Marybeth Roose, his high school sweetheart and loving wife of 41 years until she passed away in 2011.Jim was the loving father to his two children, Scott...
James Joseph Roose passed away on January 31, 2024, in Franklin, North Carolina. Jim was born on March 19, 1947, in Livonia, Michigan, to Frank and Myra and was preceded in death by both parents....
Harry "Junior" StoudemireFranklin, NC
Mr. Harry "Junior" Clayton Stoudemire, Jr. 83, went home to be with the Lord, Wednesday, January 31, 2024. He was born July 28, 1940, at Biltmore Estate to the late Harry Clayton Stoudemire, Sr. and Lila Bell Seay Stoudemire.Mr. Stoudemire was a member of Memorial Methodist Church. He retired as transportation director for Macon County schools and operated Stoudemire Market for twenty plus years. Junior loved camping, fishing, hunting, dancing and racing. He...
Mr. Harry "Junior" Clayton Stoudemire, Jr. 83, went home to be with the Lord, Wednesday, January 31, 2024. He was born July 28, 1940, at Biltmore Estate to the late Harry Clayton...
Emma SwaffordFranklin, NC
Emma Jean Swafford, 92, of Franklin, NC, passed away January 29, 2024. She was born September 6, 1931 in Macon County to the late Walter and Nannie Wilkes Bryant.Emma was a lifelong resident of Macon County and of the Christian faith. She took care of her boys and was a loving wife mother, and grandmother. Emma was a homemaker, she loved vegetable gardening, being outside, flowers, cooking and having big dinners. She liked gossiping on the phone and watching...
Emma Jean Swafford, 92, of Franklin, NC, passed away January 29, 2024. She was born September 6, 1931 in Macon County to the late Walter and Nannie Wilkes Bryant.Emma was a lifelong...
Carolyn DeLongFranklin, NC
Carolyn Jean Houston DeLong, 86, passed away Sunday, January 28, 2024. Carolyn was born May 10, 1937, in Rabun County, GA to the late Roy James Houston and Carrie White Houston.She was a member of the Memorial United Methodist Church where she was involved in the choir and various positions in the church. Carolyn loved helping people,making shawls,and knitting many things to give away to friends and family.Survivors include her husband, Harold Lee DeLong; a...
Carolyn Jean Houston DeLong, 86, passed away Sunday, January 28, 2024. Carolyn was born May 10, 1937, in Rabun County, GA to the late Roy James Houston and Carrie White Houston.She was a...
Mary StarzFranklin, NC
Mary Elizabeth Cook Starz, 89, went home to be with the Lord, Friday, January 26, 2024. Mary was born October 17, 1934, in Tupelo, Mississippi to the late Charles Cook and Mary Lou Hutchinson Cook.Mary was a homemaker and a very loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend to many. Mary served as a missionary to the country of China for several years ministering to many people in the country. She was of the Pentecostal faith. Mary loved tolaugh and be generouswith all...
Mary Elizabeth Cook Starz, 89, went home to be with the Lord, Friday, January 26, 2024. Mary was born October 17, 1934, in Tupelo, Mississippi to the late Charles Cook and Mary Lou Hutchinson...
Oyd "Rick" ThorntonFranklin, NC
Oyd Ricky Thornton, 73, of Franklin, NC passed away January 20, 2024. He was born July 8, 1950 to the late O. C. Thornton and Christine Thomas Thornton.Mr.Thornton was a proud graduate of the University of Southern Mississippi which led him to becoming a School Teacher. He loved his family and enjoyed traveling in his RV with his wife,especially the beaches of the gulf coast. In his later years, he enjoyed time with friends living at Rolling...
Oyd Ricky Thornton, 73, of Franklin, NC passed away January 20, 2024. He was born July 8, 1950 to the late O. C. Thornton and Christine Thomas Thornton.Mr.Thornton was a proud...
John "Jack" MayerHighlands, NC
Jack Mayer passed away peacefully on January 17, 2024, at his beloved Highlands, North Carolina family home in Webbmont, surrounded by his “three girls,” Sara, Carrie, and Betsy. He is survived by his wife, Sara Catlett Mayer; daughter Carrie Mayer; daughter and son-in-law Betsy and Frank Bishop; two grandchildren, Everett and Cate Riser; and sister, Carla Huber. He was predeceased by his mother and stepfather, Beverly and Ramon Roig; father, Jack Mayer; grandson, Harlan Riser;...
Jack Mayer passed away peacefully on January 17, 2024, at his beloved Highlands, North Carolina family home in Webbmont, surrounded by his “three girls,” Sara, Carrie, and Betsy. He is...
Foy PowellFranklin, NC
Foy Douglas Powell, 81, passed away January 15, 2024. He was born December 1, 1942 in Geneva County, Alabama to the late Allen Euzema Powell and Maurine Simpler Powell. Mr. Powell retired as a purchasing agent and sales representative for McKee Corporation. He was a loving father and brother.He is survived by his son, Jonathan Powell of Franklin, NC sisters, Lena Powell and Marty Powell Coon and brother, George Powell.No services are planned at this time.Online...
Foy Douglas Powell, 81, passed away January 15, 2024. He was born December 1, 1942 in Geneva County, Alabama to the late Allen Euzema Powell and Maurine Simpler Powell. Mr. Powell...
Rev. Stanley "Stan" TateWise, VA
On Sunday, January 14, 2024, at 2:15 p.m., the Reverend Stanley Ray “Stan” Tate of Wise, Virginia left this life to be with his Heavenly Father and his beloved wife, Gloria Diana Pickens Tate.Born on April 27, 1942, he was the son of the late Willie Ray Tate and Mary Magdeline “Maggie” Tate Hubbard, as well as the late Wayne Kelly Clark and Eunice Lyons Clark, all of Appalachia, Va. In addition, he was preceded in death by one sister, Lena Bowman of Wallingford CT.,...
On Sunday, January 14, 2024, at 2:15 p.m., the Reverend Stanley Ray “Stan” Tate of Wise, Virginia left this life to be with his Heavenly Father and his beloved wife, Gloria Diana...
Veda SherardHighlands, NC
In the wee hours of June 2nd, 1920, there was surely a shooting star announcing Veda’s arrival. A grand name for a baby girl who would exceed all expectations during her 104 years. Born in Coalfield, Tennessee to loving parents Dr. Orvis Duane Sanders and Mabel Ruffner Sanders. At an early age, her family moved to Clinton, Tennessee where her father was the local dentist. She lived a full and happy life there and grew up with a love of reading, socializing and riding horses. She had a...
In the wee hours of June 2nd, 1920, there was surely a shooting star announcing Veda’s arrival. A grand name for a baby girl who would exceed all expectations during her 104 years. Born in...
Eugene DeanFranklin, NC
Mr. Eugene Dean, 80, of Franklin, NC passed away Thursday, January 11, 2024. Mr. Dean was born July 24, 1943, in Macon, Co NC to the late John H. Dean and Lessie Ammons Dean.Mr. Dean worked for various contractors and supervised the burial of telephone cable all around Western North Carolina and Northern Georgia, before retiring. Eugene loved his family and enjoyed fishing.Survivors include a son, Johnathan Dean of Franklin.In addition to his parents Eugene was preceded in death...
Mr. Eugene Dean, 80, of Franklin, NC passed away Thursday, January 11, 2024. Mr. Dean was born July 24, 1943, in Macon, Co NC to the late John H. Dean and Lessie Ammons Dean.Mr. Dean worked for...
Trey BrysonFranklin, NC
Trey Harris Bryson, 28, of Franklin, NC, passed away January 8, 2024. He was born February 11, 1995 in Macon County to Norman Bryson and the late Tanya Bryson.Trey worked at a hospital, he was full of life, funny and always laughing. He loved his dogs, music, hanging out with friends, he was always there for his family and he was a person that people looked up to as a leader.He is survived by his father, Norman Bryson; brothers, Kendrick Bryson and Anthony Bryson; his...
Trey Harris Bryson, 28, of Franklin, NC, passed away January 8, 2024. He was born February 11, 1995 in Macon County to Norman Bryson and the late Tanya Bryson.Trey worked at a...
Charles SeymourHighlands, NC
Charles Burch Seymour, formerly of Marietta, Georgia, a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, passed away peacefully on January 6th, surrounded by the love of his family. He was 91 years old. He married Peggie Williams in April of 1957, and they raised a family and enjoyed 60 wonderful years together.Charlie was born in 1932 in Los Angeles, California to Tee Greenway Seymour and Perry W. Seymour, and relocated to Atlanta at the age of 7. He was predeceasing by his...
Charles Burch Seymour, formerly of Marietta, Georgia, a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, passed away peacefully on January 6th, surrounded by the love of his family. He...
Jerry CarpenterOtto, NC
Mr. Jerry Lester Carpenter, 72, of Otto, NC passed away Friday, January 5, 2024. Jerry was born September 7, 1951, in Macon, Co. NC to the late Calvin Carpenter and Nora Belle McConnell Carpenter.He worked for Burlington Industries and Caterpillar before he retired. He was a member of Coweeta Baptist Church. Jerry loved the outdoors, red birds, and gardening where he grew the best tomatoes in Otto. He loved to run his weed eater, read, and hike. He also loved the 4 adopted dogs that would...
Mr. Jerry Lester Carpenter, 72, of Otto, NC passed away Friday, January 5, 2024. Jerry was born September 7, 1951, in Macon, Co. NC to the late Calvin Carpenter and Nora Belle McConnell...
Diana PottsHighlands, NC
Diana Geneva Potts, 63, of Highlands, passed away on January 4, 2024. Born in Highlands, NC, on April 7, 1960, Diana was the fourth child of James "Jimbo" and Geneva Potts.Diana was a graduate from Highlands School and later obtained a business degree from Southwestern Community College. Diana found immeasurable joy being in the presence of her grandchildren and family.She is survived by her siblings, Clarence "Dabs" Potts and Lisa Talley; her daughters, Chelsea...
Diana Geneva Potts, 63, of Highlands, passed away on January 4, 2024. Born in Highlands, NC, on April 7, 1960, Diana was the fourth child of James "Jimbo" and Geneva Potts.Diana was a...
Elma TallentSylva, NC
Elma June Tallent, 82, passed away December 31, 2023. She is now walking and talking with Jesus. She was born June 4, 1941, in Pineville, KY to the late Elmer and Belva Brock.She was a loving mother, grandmother and sister. She had worked in housekeeping at AngelMedical Center until her stroke in 1993. June loved taking rides in the golf cart on her and Mack's property with her granddaughters. She loved listening to stories or events that happened in her...
Elma June Tallent, 82, passed away December 31, 2023. She is now walking and talking with Jesus. She was born June 4, 1941, in Pineville, KY to the late Elmer and Belva Brock.She was...
Edward FieldsFranklin, NC
Edward Stanley Fields, 59, of Franklin, NC, passed away Thursday, December 28, 2023.Mr. Fields was born August 16, 1964, to the late Edward F. & Georgia Miller Fields. He was raised in Ft. Pierce, Florida.Survivors include a daughter, Crystal Massey (James) of Franklin. Two sisters, Designa Sue Lang, of Franklin, Verna Talbot (Wesley) of Ft. Pierce, FL. Three grandchildren, Sean Dunn Jr., Garrett Massey, and Georgia Massey, all of Franklin. A nephew, William Lang Jr., of...
Edward Stanley Fields, 59, of Franklin, NC, passed away Thursday, December 28, 2023.Mr. Fields was born August 16, 1964, to the late Edward F. & Georgia Miller Fields. He was raised in Ft....
Betty SenftenFranklin, NC
Betty Cheryl Senften passed away on December 28, 2023, at her home surrounded by family and friends.Betty was 77 years old at her time of death. She was born in Middletown, Ohio and married Thomas Charles Senften and they celebrated 57 years of marriage. Betty and Thomas had three sons, nine grandchildren, and five great grandchildren.She loved God, family, coffee, and cooking. She attended Miami University in Oxford, Ohio and held an important position as Assistant Director in Human...
Betty Cheryl Senften passed away on December 28, 2023, at her home surrounded by family and friends.Betty was 77 years old at her time of death. She was born in Middletown, Ohio and married...
Robert KendallFranklin, NC
Mr. Robert Lee Kendall, 95, passed away Thursday, December 21, 2023. Mr. Kendall was born November 19, 1928, in Sapulpa, OK to the late James Franklin Kendall and Mary Etta Romine Kendall.Robert was the owner of The Camera Shop in Franklin for many years, and he built and started Downtown RV. He moved and lived in Mississippi for 20 years before moving back to Franklin. He loved to build houses, business, and all type of wood working. Mr. Kendall was a hard worker, and he served his...
Mr. Robert Lee Kendall, 95, passed away Thursday, December 21, 2023. Mr. Kendall was born November 19, 1928, in Sapulpa, OK to the late James Franklin Kendall and Mary Etta Romine Kendall.Robert...
Fleur LongHighlands, NC
Fleur Laird Long, 92, passed away on December 16,2023 at Highlands Hospital. She was born March 16, 1931 in San Francisco, CA. The daughter of John Parry Laird, Jr and Deborah Sampson Laird.She was a WaterColor Artist, who taught painting at the Petersburg, VA Art League, VA Museum of Fine Arts, as well as a teacher at Ghost Ranch, NM and the Bascom-Louise Gallery in Highlands, NC.She received her Bachelor's Degree in Fine Arts from the Collegeof Santa Fe, NM in...
Fleur Laird Long, 92, passed away on December 16,2023 at Highlands Hospital. She was born March 16, 1931 in San Francisco, CA. The daughter of John Parry Laird, Jr and Deborah Sampson...
