Della Kingsley Malpasse Lucas MacDougall,

Highlands, NC - Della Kingsley Malpasse Lucas MacDougall, age 89, passed away Mother's Day, Sunday, May 12, 2013. Della was born at the Mattie Harris farm, Davisboro, Georgia, Washington County, February 5, 1924 to William Harris Malpasse and Pauline Winifred Jernigan Malpasse.

Della is preceded in death by her parents, her first husband John Joseph Franklin Lucas and second husband Harry Kenneth MacDougall, Jr., sister, Julia Franklin Malpasse Benitez, and grandson, Jared Kingsley Lucas.
Della and her family moved from Davisboro to Atlanta. Della attended the premier of "Gone With The Wind" 1939. Della graduated from Girls' High School, Atlanta, Georgia, 1940.

Della worked for the United States Forest Service, as switchboard operator and secretary, Scripto Pencil & Pen in Atlanta, Home Federal Savings & Loan, and Tom Wood Equipment in Florida.

Della was Disciples of Christ faith. While living in south Florida, she was one of the founding members, Sunday school teacher, and deaconess of Faith Christian Church, Hollywood, FL. She was a member and served on the CWF at Parkway Christian Church, Ft. Lauderdale, FL. Later she was a member, Elder Emeritus at First Christian Church, Sebring, FL and member at First Presbyterian Church of Highlands, NC.

Della loved life. She lit up a room with her smile and presence. She was gracious and kind. She accepted you as you were. She accepted what life offered and never complained. Della was an inspiration to all who were fortunate enough to know and love her. She loved broadening her mind through books, many genres of music, and creating classical cuisine. An avid reader, Della especially enjoyed the southern authors Margaret Mead and Flannery O'Conner.

Della is survived by her children, Michael William Lucas and his wife Dawn, High Springs, FL and daughter, Heather MacDougall Mangum and her husband Joe, Highlands, NC. Della's sisters, Billie Campbell and her husband, Gene, Port Orange, FL and Annette Theoharides, Somers, NY. Della's grandchildren: Todd Lucas and his wife Eleni, Woodinville, WA, Sean Lucas, Gainesville, FL and Miranda Lucas Chesser and her husband Bill, Archer, FL. Great grandchildren, Alexandra, Cameron, and Hannah Lucas.

A memorial service for Della will be held at First Presbyterian Church of Highlands, August 31st at 11:00 am. Interment will be at the Harris Family Cemetery, date to be announced.

In lieu of flowers donations in memory of Della M. Lucas MacDougall may be made to Four Seasons Hospice, 571 South Allen Road, Flat Rock, NC 28731.

Bryant Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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LeRoy Joseph Astling

Franklin, NC - LeRoy Joseph Astling, 66, formerly of Franklin began his second journey on April 8, 2013 when he was called home to be with our Lord. He began his first journey when he was born to the late John Raymond and Bernice Astling in Miami, FL. He lived, worked and raised his family there until 1983 when he moved his family to Franklin where he built a home on Lyle Knob in Cowee; started a grading business, did insurance restoration and owned and operated Chem Dry of the Smokies. He moved to Winston Salem in 1993 where he continued to work and raise his family. LeRoy was a kind, loving, loyal, and honest father, husband, grandfather and great grandfather. He loved fishing, gardening, raising animals and vacations with his family. He was Catholic by faith and a member of the Knights of Columbus.

He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Patricia Astling; daughter, Lori Astling Landry and husband Matthew and his grandson Matthew of Fort Belvoir, VA; daughter, Tammi Astling Hughes and husband John; granddaughters, Priscilla, Crystal, Savannah and Kathryn of Winston Salem; son, Eddie Astling; granddaughters, Nina and Naomi of Franklin; two great grandchildren, Rylee and Ollie and several nieces and nephews.

The Lord needed a good man in heaven so he called on LeRoy, even though we were not ready for him to leave. He will be dearly missed by many people, but we will all be together soon.

Graveside memorial services will be held at Woodlawn Cemetery on Saturday, May 25, at 11:30 am. All friends and family are invited to attend.

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Laura Etta Passmore Adams

Franklin - Mrs. Laura Etta Passmore Adams, 88, of Franklin NC, who passed away Friday May 17, 2013 in the loving care of her daughter and son-in-law Nell and Rick Jenkins. Mrs. Adams was born in Jackson County NC June 29, 1924. She was the daughter of the late Thomas Jefferson Passmore and Lilly Lorena Haskett Passmore. She was married August 27, 1939 to the late Roy Adams who died in 1998. She was preceded in death by five infant children, Lilliemae, Donald, Mary Etta, Martha & Adam Russell Adams, a son Roger Dale Caldwell, grandson Shane Caldwell and a sister Estie Passmore Harris.

She is survived by a brother, Jerdy Passmore and wife Violet of Lenoir, NC, a sister Ethel Carver, one daughter, Evanell Adams Jenkins and husband Rick all of Franklin, one son, Roy Gene Caldwell of Lenoir NC; four grandsons, Michael Dale Caldwell and wife Candy, Bruce Lee Caldwell, Richard Laws and wife, Anthony Schrader; two granddaughters,Shelia Etta Caldwell and friend Jack Phillips, Lisa Marie Metcalf; three great-grandsons, Ricky Anthony Caldwell, Jaydon Roy Anthony Phillips and Caleb Metcalf; one great-grandaughter Tasha Johnson; four great-great grandchildren; one uncle Mitchell Haskett and wife Ruby of Lenoir, NC and many nieces and nephews.

She was a Jehovah’s Witness by faith. Her hope was of living in a Paradise earth where there will be no sickness and death. She was a loving mother and a great friend, she loved every one. She would feed all that came to her house. She love to crochet and made many towels which she loved giving to all that came to see her. She had a love for goats and dogs. She loved to garden. She was employed for many years at the shirt factory in Clayton Georgia and at the Ranger station until she retired. She was loved very much and will be greatly missed.

A memorial service will be held at 6:30 P.M. Sunday May 19, 2013 at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witness 564 Prentiss Bridge Road in Franklin. Officiating will be Brother Michel Wall. Prayer will be given by Jerry Schott Sr.

Visitation for Mrs. Adams will be 4:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. Sunday May 19, 2013 at the Bryant-Grant Funeral Home.

In Lieu of flowers, the family request that donations be made to Angel Home Health & Hospice 170 Church Street Franklin NC 28734

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Nathan Bryan Simpson, Jr.

Highlands - Nathan Bryan Simpson, Jr. 46 of Highlands, NC and formerly of Tampa, FL, died May 17, 2013. He was a sixth generation Floridian decended from four pioneer Florida families: Lesley, Cleaveland, Wootton and Bryan.

He was predeceased by his brother John Gray Simpson of Highlands and formerly of Tampa, his grandparents Hazel W. and Thomas E. Gray and Geraldine L. and Arthur A. Simpson, his aunt Lesley Simpson Ault, all of Tampa, and is survived by his parents, Jane and Nathan Simpson, his aunts, Allen Simpson Murray and Hazel Gray Hanlon, and his uncle, Arthur A. Simpson, Jr. and many loving cousins and friends. He was a graduate of Berkeley Preparatory School of Tampa and The University of South Florida with a BS in Business Administration. He was employed by Peoples Gas System and TECO Energy. He was a member of St. Andrews Episcopal Church, Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity, the Merrymakers Clup and Ye Mystic Krewe of Gasparilla.

Funeral Services will be conducted by the Rev. John Reese and the Rev. Canon Gerald Stadel at St. Andrews Episcopal Church, Tampa Thursday May 23rd at 10:00 AM with interment at Myrtle Hill Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Nathan’s name to St. Andrews Episcopal Church Foundation, Tampa Bay History Center, Highlands-Cashiers Hospital Foundation or to charities of choice.

Bryant-Grant Funeral Home of Franklin and Highlands, NC and Blount and Curry Funeral Home, MacDill Chapel of Tampa are in charge of arrangements.

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William "Bill" Thomas Mann

Highlands - William "Bill" Thomas Mann died on May 13, 2013 in Highlands, NC. He was the son of Cannie and William Henry Mann, born May 11, 1930 in Augusta, Georgia. Mr. Mann is survived by his wife, Sara Stringer Mann, married for 60 years. He is survived by his sister Lucille Mann Byars, of Atlanta, and was preceded in death by a brother, Carl Jack Mann.

Surviving children include one son, Marty Mann (wife Julie) of Atlanta, and two daughters, Marsha Mann Perkins (husband Mike) of London, UK, and Julie Mann Riggs (husband Clarence) of Winter Park, Florida, and four grandchildren, Katie Mann Penland (husband Seth), Tyler Mann, Ryan Perkins and Sean Perkins.

Mr. Mann founded Mann Mechanical Company in 1968 in Avondale Estates, Georgia. He was a Board Certified Mechanical Engineer and a Life Member at Georgia Tech. He also served as a board member of the Georgia Tech Foundation.

He was involved with many non profit and professional societies, serving as board member of the Bascom Fine Art Center, The Episcopal Church of the Incarnation, Hudson Library, Highlands Cashiers Hospital and Foundation, American Society of Mechanical Engineers. After cremation the family will have a private memorial service at the request of the deceased. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in memory of Bill Mann to The Bascom Legacy Fund at at Bascom Fine Arts Center, or The Bell Tower Fund at The Episcopal Church of Incarnation, Highlands, NC.

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Mrs. Villa Mae Dills Maney

Franklin, NC - Mrs. Villa Mae Dills Maney, age 83, of Franklin, NC, went home to be with our Lord on Sunday, May 12, 2013. She was born May 4, 1930 in Cartoogechaye to the late Judson and Jane Pendergrass Dills. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. David Maney, a daughter, Carolyn Peek, three brothers, Beachard, Halen and Teddy and four sisters, Parilee, Arzelie, Beatrice and Launa. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She was a member of the Franklin Church of God.

She is survived by a daughter, JoAnn Case and her husband, Jim; a son, Steve Maney and his wife, Nancy; five grandchildren, Christopher Peek, Jeremy Maney, Amanda Maney Downs, Jamey Case and Janell Case; five great grandchildrn; Sydney, Madison, Maggie, Callie and Nicholas; one brother, Marshall Dills and one sister, Betty Jean Miller.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, May 15th at 2:00 pm at the Franklin Church of God, with Rev. Thurman Jenkins, Rev. Tim Hayes, Rev. Don Moffitt and Rev. Phillip Cochran officiating. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Christopher Peek, Jeremy Maney, Jamey Case, Howell Downs, Kevin Watson and Randy Gibbs. The family will receive friends from 12:00 till 2:00, two hours prior to the service at the Church.

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Phillip Ray Bradley

Hendersonville - Phillip Ray Bradley, 57, of Hendersonville, died Tuesday, May 7, at his home. A native of Transylvania County, he was a son of the late Horace and Susie Phillips Bradley. He had lived in Seattle, WA and San Diego, CA prior to moving to Hendersonville in April of last year.

A veteran of the U.S. Navy, he was a Civil Service professional who worked for many years on aircraft carriers and submarines. He was a very spiritual person and attended and supported the Calvary Chapel of Asheville. He also supported mission minded organizations in San Diego as well as those in Western North Carolina. He loved the ocean and was an avid angler.

Mr. Bradley is survived by two children, Nichole Alexia Heim and Noel A. Heim; his brother, James Bradley and his wife Dawn; two nieces, one nephew, two great-nieces and one great-nephew and many loving aunts and relatives in Franklin and Northern Georgia.

A funeral will be held 1:00 PM Monday, May 13, in the Chapel of Forest Lawn Funeral Home in Hendersonville. Rev. Eric Cornette will officiate. Burial will follow in Forest Lawn Memorial Park. Military graveside rites will be conducted by the Henderson County Honor Guard. The family will receive friends for one hour before the service at Forest Lawn Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Hendersonville Rescue Mission, P.O. Box 1512, Hendersonville, NC 28793 (828-697-1354).

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Marsha Ann Holland Mason

Franklin, NC - Marsha Ann Holland Mason, age 60, of Franklin, NC passed away Wednesday, May 8, 2013. Born in Macon County, she was the daughter of the late Denver and Delton Jennings Holland. She was a loving wife and mother. She loved flowers and reading, and she was a member of Sugarfork Baptist Church.

Mrs. Mason is survived by her husband of 39 years, Gene Mason; two sons, Jeffrey Eugene Mason and Travis Scott Mason both of Franklin; two sisters, Audrey Cook of Franklin and Bernice Penley of Gastonia and one brother, Bryant Holland of Franklin. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Phyllis Caldwell.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, May 11, 2013 at 5:00 pm in the Chapel of Bryant Grant Funeral Home with Rev. Johnny Rogers and Rev. Steve Reeves officiating. The family will receive friends Saturday from 4:00 5:00 pm, one hour prior to the service, at the funeral home.

Memorial donations may be made to Hope Women's Cancer Center, 100 Ridgefield Ct., Asheville, NC 28806.

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Virginia Spellman McGrath Yates

Highlands, NC - Virginia Spellman McGrath Yates, age 85, of Highlands, NC, passed away Monday, May 6, 2013. She was born in Boston, Massachusetts, the daughter of the late Francis and Annie Kelly Spellman. She was married first to Edward Vincent McGrath, who died in 1955 and second to William Robert Yates, who died in 1987. She was a salesclerk for K Mart, and a Catholic by faith.

She is survived by her children, Richard McGrath of Plantation, FL, Thomas McGrath and his wife Colleen of Palm Springs, CA, Mary McGrath Connor Briggs of Cashiers, NC, Tina Ricks and her husband Ken of Moultrie, GA, Barbara Stinson of Miami, FL, Frank Yates of Tampa, FL, Greg Yates and his wife Felicia of Keller, TX and Paul Yates and his wife Christina of Fountain Inn, SC; sixteen grandchildren, and twenty great grandchildren. She was loved by a sister Kay Clougher, and two brothers, Francis Spellman and his wife Mary and Paul Spellman and his wife Bernadette, all were from Boston, Massachusetts.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date in Redington Beach, FL.

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Christopher Donnell Pharr

Asheville & Franklin - Christopher Donnell Pharr, age 35, passed away Friday, May 3, 2013 at his residence in Asheville, NC. He was born in Coweeta, GA, the son of Joyce Cox of Franklin, NC and the late Kenneth Gary Pharr. He was computer sales and service for his own business Pharr Out PC. He was Veteran of the US Navy.

In addition to his mother, he is survived by his life partner, Daniel Tillman and several cousins. He was preceded in death by his sister, Michelle Darlene Mynatt.

No services are planned at this time.

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Lu Ann Weigel

Franklin, NC - Lu Ann Weigel, age 56, of Franklin, NC, passed away Wednesday, April 30, 2013 after a short battle with cancer. She was born in Burlington, Iowa, the daughter of Mary Neff Larson of Franklin, NC and the late Keith Edward Lite. She was a landscaper, and loved photography, gardening and flowers. She was a loving wife, mother, daughter and grandmother, sister and a very caring person. She attended Hickory Knoll United Methodist Church.

In addition to her mother, she is survived by her husband of twenty six years, George Weigel; daughter, Jennifer McFatridge and her husband Noah of St. Anne, Illinois; step daughter, Jan Zaharias and her husband, John of Valpariso, Indiana; two step sons, Jerry Weigel and his wife Susan and Joe Weigel and his wife Julie of Franklin, NC; a sister, Linda Weigel and her husband Gary of Aurora, Illinois; three grandchildren; Chase Hakala, Keith Hakala, and Charlotte McFatridge; seven step grandchildren, Nicholas Zaharias, Kennin Zolfer, Stephanie Calabro, Rebecca Weigel, Casey Weigel, Rebecca Joyce, and Heather Scott. She was preceded in death by a step daughter, June Scott and a brother, Donald Lite.

Memorial services will be held Monday, May 6, 2013 at 3:00 pm in the Chapel of Bryant Grant Funeral Home, with Pastor Paul Sears officiating. The family will receive friends from 1:00 till 3:00 pm, two hours prior to the service at the funeral home.

Memorial donations may be made to Macon County Habitat for Humanity, 167 Sloan Road, Franklin, NC 28734 or American Cancer Society, Macon County Unit, PO Box 1648, Franklin, NC 28744.

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Lillian Hurst

Franklin, NC - Lillian Hurst, age 75, passed away Tuesday, April 30, 2013. She was born in Bergen County, New Jersey, the daughter of the late John and Lillian Ventricelli Buglino. She was a kitchen supervisor in a deli, she loved making crafts and working crosswords puzzles. She was a member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary and attended the Catholic Church.

She is survived by her husband of 38 years, Dennis Lee Hurst. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Lisa Kilgore, who died in 1976 and a brother, John Buglino.

Funeral services will be held Friday, May 3rd at 2:00 pm in the Chapel of Bryant Grant Funeral Home.

Entombment will be at Woodlawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 pm, Thursday evening at Bryant Grant Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Macon County Humane Society, PO Box 81, Franklin, NC 28744.

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Susie Mashburn Shires

Franklin, NC - Susie Mashburn Shires, age 73, of Annandale, Virginia, formally of Franklin, NC passed away Sunday, April 2013. She was the daughter of the late Henry J. and Ruth Angel Mashburn. Susie was married to Alvin Shires who preceded her in death. she was employed for many years at the V.A. Hospital in Oteen, NC and also at the V.A. Hospital in Virginia.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three brothers, Joe, Richard, and Johnny Mashburn and a sister, Frances Mashburn Morrison. Surviving are two sisters, Betty Moffitt and Edna Burnette of Asheville, NC; three brothers, Jack and Wayne Mashburn of Franklin, NC and Gene Mashburn of Dothan, AL.

Memorial services will be held Saturday, May 11, 2013 at 2:00 PM in the Chapel of Bryant Grant Funeral Home with Rev. David Duncan and Rev. Andy Cloer officiating. Burial will be in Patton United Methodist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends Saturday, May 11 from 1:00-2:00PM, one hour prior to service.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Patton United Methodist Church Cemetery Fund c/o Gary Holland, 65 Scroggs Road, Franklin, NC 28734.

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Mary K. Aldrich

Highlands, NC - Mary K. Aldrich, 88, of Highlands, NC passed away Monday, April 29, 2013. Born in Bergen Co., NJ, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Mabel Kowalski Koney. She was married to Henry N. Aldrich for 58 years who passed in 2002. She held an administrative position in Miami Dade school system and was a member of Highlands United Methodist Church where she was a volunteer and was involved in numerous activities. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and volunteered at Highlands Cashiers Hospital for over 20 years. She was known for her sense of humor and her smile. Being with her granddaughters were her most cherished moments of her life.

Mrs. Aldrich is survived by two daughters, Marilyn J. Caputo of Miami, FL and Patti Moschouris of Highlands, NC; two grandchildren, Dori Moschouris and Erika Caputo; nephews, John Koney, Jr, Ronnie Koney and Joe Koney; a niece, Susan Ivanicki.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a brother, John G. Koney.
Memorial services will be held Wednesday, May 8 at 11:00 AM at Highlands United Methodist Church with Pastor Paul Christy and Rev. Beth Bowser officiating. The family will receive friends Wednesday, May 8 from 10:00 11:00AM, one hour prior to the service.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Highlands United Methodist Church, PO Box 1959, Highlands, NC 28741; Four Seasons Hospice "WNC Team", 171 Hospital Drive, Highlands, NC 28741 or Fidelia Eckerd Living Center, c/o Emily Bowers, 190 Hospital Drive, Highlands, NC 28741.

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Billy Floyd Houston

Highlands, NC - Billy Floyd Houston, 69, of Highlands, NC passed away Sunday, April 28, 2013. Born in Macon County, he was the son of the late Donald Gordon and Mary Elizabeth Rogers Houston. He was a caretaker; he liked gardening, cooking, hunting and fishing and liked to draw pictures of birds. He was of the Methodist faith.
Mr. Houston is survived by four sisters, Shirley Murphy and husband Tom of Westchester, OH, Betty Henry and husband Mickey of Highlands, Donna Houston of Highlands and Kathy McConnell and husband Don of Franklin and four brothers, Wiley Houston and wife Diann of Franklin, Gary Houston and wife Patty of Highlands, Jimmy Houston of Highlands and Robert Houston and wife Sharon of Pickens, SC.

Graveside services will be held, Wednesday, May 1, 2013 at 4:00 pm at Buck Creek Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Jamie Passmore officiating. Pallbearers will be Algie Bolick, Shawn Keener, Scotty Keener, Harold Ammons, David Leffler, Hunter Leffler and Ralph Rogers.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Buck Creek Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, c/o Geneva Vaughn, 133 Embers Drive, Highlands, NC 28741 or Highlands Cashiers Hospital, 190 Hospital Drive, Highlands, NC 28741.

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Elsie Rae Curtis Brendle

Franklin, NC - Elsie Rae Curtis Brendle, 89, of Franklin, NC passed away Monday, April 29, 2013. Born in Macon County, she was the daughter of the late Charlie and Minnie McCall Curtis. She was married to Howard Theodore Brendle who died September 21, 2010. She cooked for restaurants, did cleaning for Dr. Kahn, had worked for Van Raalte and had worked for Dr. McSween. She loved to cook and grow flowers, and was a member of Watauga Baptist Church.

She is survived by four daughters, Betty Wiley of Oakboro, NC, Gladys Lockler of Charlotte, NC, Linda Delaney and her husband Gary of Cornelia, GA, and Cathy Pierce and her husband Chris of Locust, NC, a son, Jimmy Scroggs and his wife, Gayle of Waterford, Michigan; three sisters, Judy Carpenter and Barbara Bradley both of Franklin, NC and Pauline Lovell of Elizabeth City, NC; three brothers, Charles Curtis, Jr. of Sylva, NC, Jimmy Curtis of Simpsonville, SC and Verlin Curtis of Franklin, NC; fourteen grandchildren, sixteen great grandchildren and three great great grandchildren also survive. In addition to her parents and husband she was preceded in death by a son, Randall Garth Brendle; two sisters, Christine Brabson and Catherine Cunningham, two brothers, Claude Curtis and Willie Curtis, two grandchildren, Kelly Pierce and Richard Little.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, May 1, 2013 at 2:00 pm in the Chapel of Bryant Grant Funeral Home, with Rev. Roy Lowe, Rev. Vic Greene, and Rev. Wesley Price officiating. Burial will be in Watauga Baptist Church Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Tony Curtis, Kevin Seay, Travis Seay, Bill Mashburn, Jerry Guffey, Avery Brendle, Chris Pierce, Trevor Denton and James Greenwood. The family will receive friends from 1:00 till 2:00 pm, one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Diamond Blackfan Anemia Foundation, Inc. in memory of Kelly Pierce, 20 Tracy Lynn Lane, West Seneca, New York 14224.

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Robert William Hughes

Franklin, NC - Robert William Hughes, age 76, of Franklin, NC passed away Sunday, April 28, 2013 in an Asheville hospital. Born in Hamilton County, Ohio he was the son of the late William and Katherine Hughes. He was a truck driver for United Dairy Farmers.

Mr. Hughes is survived by a daughter, Cathy Shook and husband Robert of Franklin, NC; a son, Dale Wayne Hughes and wife Laura of Cincinnati, OH; a grandson, Travis William Shook and a great grandson, Reed Sumner Shook.

No services are planned.

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James Edgar Sharp

Cullowhee, NC - James Edgar Sharp, age 85, of Cullowhee, NC, passed away Thursday, April 25, 2013. He was born in Jackson County, the son of the late Herbert and Martha Wiggins Sharp. He was a retired electrician for Duke Energy; he loved the Atlanta Braves, and was a caddy master at Sapphire Country Club for a number of years. He was a US Army Veteran and a member of Cashiers Church of God. He was married to Vylena McCall Moffitt Sharp, who passed away in 1995.

He is survived by his step children, Azilea Fugate of Cashiers, NC, Willean Stiwinter and her husband Jim of Cullowhee, NC, Marvin Moffitt and his wife Judy of Cullowhee, NC and Cleamon Moffitt of Cashiers, NC; his brother, Thomas Lee and his wife Hilda of Waynesville, NC fifteen grandchildren, twenty six great grandchildren; thirty five great great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews also survive. In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by two step daughters, Mattie Moffitt and Irene Hughey, two step sons, Junior Moffitt and Eugene Moffitt, a sister, Evelyn Carver, and three brothers, Ernest, Dewey and John Sharp.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 27th at 12:00 noon at Cashiers Church of God, with Rev. Delbert McCall and Rev. Ned Pressley officiating. Burial will be in Lower Zachary Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Cliff Moffitt, Jamie Stiwinter, Randy Moffitt, Tony Moffitt, Blaine Teaster, and Todd Moss. The family will receive friends from 11:00 12:00, Saturday, one hour prior to the service at the church.

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John Gray Simpson

Highlands, NC - John Gray Simpson, 44 of Highlands, NC and formerly of Tampa, passed away April 24, 2013. He was a six generation Floridian descended from four pioneer Florida families: Lesley, Cleaveland, Wootton and Bryan.

He was predeceased by his grandparents, Hazel W. and Thomas E. Gray and Geraldine L. and Arthur A. Simpson all of Tampa, and is survived by his parents, Jane and Nathan Simpson, his brother, Nathan Bryan Simpson, Jr., his aunts, Allen Simpson Murray and Hazel Gray Hanlon, and his uncle, Arthur A. Simpson, Jr. and many loving cousins and friends. He was a graduate of H. B. Plant High School where he became a state champion tennis player and of Emory University with a B. S. in finance. He was employed by Lykes Pasco Packing Co., Tampa Electric Company and Old Edwards Inn and Hospitality Group. He was a member of St. Andrews Episcopal Church of Tampa, the Merrymakers Club and Ye Mystic Krewe of Gasparilla.

Funeral services will be conducted by the Rev. John Reese at St. Andrews Episcopal Church, Tampa on Tuesday, April 30 at 10:00 am with internment to follow at Myrtle Hill Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in his name to St. Andrews Episcopal Church Foundation or to charities of choice.

Bryant Grant Funeral Home of Franklin and Highlands, NC and Blount and Curry Funeral Home, MacDill Chapel of Tampa are in charge of arrangements..
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Hugh Dennis Justus

Franklin, NC - Hugh Dennis Justus, 66, loving father, grandfather and husband, of Franklin passed away Tuesday, April 23, 2013. Born in Rabun County, GA, he was the son of the late Webb D. and Mae Baker Justus. He was an accomplished carpenter and owned Justus Homebuilders. He was a veteran of the U. S. Navy serving during Vietnam.

Mr. Justus is survived by his wife, Amy Berg Justus; two daughters, Sarah Adams and husband Steven of Franksville, WI and Emily Justus of Franklin; one son, Ian Justus of Camarillo, CA; one sister, Barbara Strickland of Oakwood, GA; one brother, Howard Justus of Clayton, GA and two grandchildren, Ruth and Kaylee Adams both of Franksville, WI. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a daughter, Jennifer Justus

Memorial services will be held Saturday, April 27, 2013 at 3:00 pm in the Chapel of Bryant Grant Funeral Home with Rev. Josh Brooks officiating. Franklin VFW Post #7339 and American Legion Post #108 will perform complete military rites. The family will receive friends Saturday, from 2:00 -3:00 pm, one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to North Carolina Library for the Blind, 1841 Capital Blvd., Raleigh, NC 27635.

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Robert Randolph Cowart

Otto, NC - Robert Randolph Cowart, 83, of Otto, NC passed away Sunday, April 21, 2013. A native of Macon County, he was the son of the late Frank Robert and Mae Belle Williamson Cowart. He was a veteran of the United States Army and was a member of Franklin VFW Post #7339 and American Legion Post #108. He was a long distance truck driver and liked to fish.

He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Illa Kay Morgan Cowart; the mother of his children, Evelyn Brown Carpenter; one daughter, Glenda Diane Wood of Otto; three sons, Robert Randall Cowart and wife Rhonda of Franklin, James Michael Cowart of Otto, and Joseph William Cowart of Otto; four stepsons, Ronald Lamar SantAnglo and wife DeeDee of Vero Beach, FL, Joseph Walter SantAnglo of Royal Palm Beach, FL, Daniel Lawrence SantAnglo and wife Carla of Lorida, FL and Jason Paul SantAnglo and wife Cheryl Ann of Otto; one sister, Dorothy May Scott of Franklin; three brothers, William Frederick Cowart, Ernest Earl Cowart and Jesse James Cowart all of Franklin; seven grandchildren and four great grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Betty Passmore and three brothers, R. L. Cowart, Junior Hill Cowart and Wiley Roger Cowart.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, April 24, 2013 at 2:00 pm in the Chapel of Bryant Grant Funeral Home with Rev. Davis Hooper officiating. Burial will be in Rush Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Robert Joshua Cowart, Michael Justin Cowart, Chris Bradley, Gary Scott, Robert "Bobby" Cowart, and Keith Cowart. Franklin VFW Post #7339 and American Legion Post #108 will perform complete military graveside rites.

The family will receive friends, Wednesday from 1:00 2:00 pm, one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Bryant Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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Phyllis Parker Doherty

Cashiers, NC - Phyllis Parker Doherty, 71, passed away at Highlands-Cashiers Hospital on Thursday, April 18, 2013 after a year and a half battle with lung cancer. Phyllis was born in Mt.Vernon, Illinois on February 25, 1942. She moved to Cashiers, N.C. with her family in 1972. Phyllis is the daughter of the late Dale Parker of Cashiers and Eleanor Parker, who resides in Cashiers. She is preceded in death by her son, Jimmy Doherty .Surviving are her husband of 50 wonderful years, Frank Doherty of Cashiers; her daughter, Kim Doherty-Dillard of Franklin; grandchildren, Amanda Dillard of Franklin, Andrew and Albert Dillard of Cashiers, and 4 great-grandchildren, Parker and Brennan Cabe and Jackson Blanton of Franklin and Marley Dillard of Cashiers.

Phyllis and her husband Frank owned The Valley Gift Shop in Cashiers from 1972 until 1995. Before they moved to the mountains, the Doherty’s’ lived in Houston, Texas and Tulsa, Oklahoma. She was always very active in various community organizations during her life.

Phyllis loved to do extensive work on family genealogy, cooking and having her family over for holidays and her little dog, Wags. Funeral services will be Saturday, April 27, 2013 at 1 p.m. at St. Jude’s Catholic Church in Cashiers/Sapphire on Hwy 64 East. A reception will follow in the church hall.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Cashiers-Glenville Volunteer Fire Department at P.O. Box 886, Cashiers, N.C. 28717.

Bryant Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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Eddis Margine Holden Patterson

Franklin, NC - Eddis Margine Holden Patterson, 91, of Franklin, NC passed away Tuesday, April 16, 2013 in a Sylva nursing home. Born in Swain County, she was the daughter of the late Norman E. and Martha Jane Dehart Holden. She was married to Calvin S. Patterson, who preceded her in death.

She was a court reporter; a member of the National Association of Social Workers and was a member of Cowee Baptist Church.

Mrs. Patterson is survived by a sister, Dorothy Shope of Franklin. In addition to her parents and husband she was preceded in death by two sisters, Myrtle Shepherd and Pearl Potts, and three brothers, Coburn, Gardner and Paul Holden.

Funeral services will be held Friday, April 19, 2013 at 2:00 pm, in the Chapel of Bryant Grant Funeral Home with Rev. Lloyd Fish officiating. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Howard Teem, Wade Shope, Lonnie Shepherd, Vaughn Shepherd and James E. Shepherd.

The family will receive friends Friday, from 1:00 2:00 pm, one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Fontana Regional Library Children's Book Collection, 33 Fryemont Street, Bryson City, NC 28713 or Cowee Baptist Church Building Fund, 6301 Bryson City Road, Franklin, NC 28734

Bryant Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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Mary M. Dill

Claypool IN - Mary M. Dill, 79 of Claypool, Indiana passed away at 12:14 pm on Monday, April 15, 2013 at Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw.

On January 5, 1934, she was born in Franklin, North Carolina to Neville and Bessie (Watts) Ramey. She was united in marriage to David S. Dills on November 19, 1982 in Waterford, Michigan. He preceded Mary in death on March 12, 2012. Mary and David moved to Claypool ten years ago.

She is survived by three daughters, Regina (and spouse Wayne) Hannah, Winona Lake, Pam (and spouse Norm) Overweg, Vicksburg, Michigan and Debbie (and spouse Vern Overweg) Bright, Vicksburg, Michigan; six grandchildren, Kelly, Matt and Suzanna Overweg and Brooke Behar, Whitney and Alexander Hannah and five great grandchildren.

A private family gathering will be held in her honor at the home of Wayne and Regina Hannah.

Since Mary was a kidney recipient, the family would like to donations in her memory to be given to National Kidney Foundation 30 east 33rd Street, New York, New York 10016 or go to www.kidney.org.

McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw is entrusted with the arrangements. To sign the guest register or send condolences, electronically go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

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Rev. Edgar David Riley

Hillsborough, NC - Rev. Edgar David Riley of 518 Terrell Road, Hillsborough, NC, passed away suddenly on Friday afternoon, April 12, 2013, at UNC Hospitals, Chapel Hill, NC. A beloved son, brother, husband, father and friend; he will be greatly missed by many.

David was born on January 19, 1952, in Durham, NC to the late William Edgar "Ed" and Minnie Lee Crabtree Riley. He was a lifelong resident of Hillsborough. He graduated from Orange High School and received his associate degree from the Art Instruction School in Minneapolis, MN. He worked as an award winning graphic artist for the Chapel Hill Newspaper for over twenty-five years before attending and graduating from the Southeastern Theological Seminary in Wake Forest, NC in 1996.

David served as pastor for churches in North Carolina and Virginia and was a devoted Christian his entire life. Most recently, he was employed at Brookdale Senior Living in Chapel Hill, NC, as a driver. As a minister, he spread his strong belief in the message of God's word and faith in the Lord our Savior to all those in his congregation and community. He knew that with love and faith all was possible. His huge heart and desire to serve others implored him to do for others, and to be much more than a driver at Brookdale. He taught the residents art classes and built bird houses with them. He imparted his vast knowledge of Orange and Durham Counties through his weekly scenic bus tours. He was "Chief" to all Brookdale residents. Dave was always ready to lend a helping hand or be an active listener in need. As evident by his most extensive book collection, David was a voracious reader. He was an ardent Carolina sports fan (we always knew where to find him during March Madness week). He was a firm believer in passing on life's lessons to people of all ages.

Family was an extremely important part of David's life. David married the love of his life, Susan Moore, on December 4, 1982. He was a devoted and compassionate husband and father to his family. He is survived by his wife, Susan Moore Riley; his daughter, Katherine "Beth" Riley, his son, Matthew Riley, Matthew's fiancée, Jessica Thompson and their daughters, Danika Mcintosh and April Fast; two sisters, Faye Shelton of Durham, NC, and Phyllis Privette of Hillsborough, NC; four nephews, five nieces; nine grand-nieces and nephews and countless loving friends. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Wendy Riley and Patsy Andrews.

The family will receive friends at Walker's Funeral Home, Hillsborough, NC on Tuesday, April 16th, at 5:30 p.m. followed by a service at 6:30 p.m. conducted by Pastor Bobby Tate. Graveside services will be held Saturday, April 20th at 2:00 p.m. in Carson Community Cemetery with arrangements handled by Bryant-Grant Funeral Home in Franklin, NC.

The family requests donations be made in his name to the American Heart Association or the Myasthinia Gravis Association. www.walkersfuneralservice.com

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Dollie Pressley

Franklin, NC - Dollie Pressley, 94, of Franklin, NC passed away Friday, April 12, 2013. A lifelong resident of Macon County, she was preceded in death by her husband Walter Pressley in November 1977. Also her mother, Martha Shuler; three sisters, Ethel Scism, Bonnie Poteat, and Louise Scott; one brother, Frank D. Shuler.

Survivors include two daughters, Christine P. Sanders (Earl), Barbara P. Tallent (Bill) both of Franklin, NC; four grandchildren, Tony, Mark, David Sanders and Lisa Tallent; four great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.

Per her request, graveside services will be held Monday , April 15 at 1:00 PM at Watauga Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Steve Reeves officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Meals on Wheels, Macon Senior Services, 108 Wayah St. Franklin, NC 28734.

Bryant Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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Melissa Alexandria Freeman

Franklin / Asheville - Melissa Alexandria Freeman was born March 8, 1964 to Charles and Mary Harshaw Freeman in Franklin, North Carolina. "Lisa" attended Macon County Schools graduating from Franklin High School in 1982. She enrolled in Western Carolina University graduating in 1988 with a degree in Social Work.

"Lisa" was employed at Eliada Homes Inc. Western North Carolina Group for the Autistic, and most recently the Buncombe County Health Department as a Maternity Care Coordinator. At the time of her death "Lisa" was working toward her Master's Degree in School Counseling from Cappella University.

Lisa departed this life April 10th after a period of declining health due to Rheumatoid Arthritis and Lupus.

Surviving "Lisa" are her son Stewart Alexander Ledgister (11), of the home, sister Glendia Bryson-Jacobs (Eddie) of Raleigh, brothers, Charles Freeman of Franklin and Phillip Jordan of Knoxville, TN; Nephew Ander Jacobs of Greensboro, nieces Cypriane & Imani-Nia Jacobs of Raleigh and Tiesha Freeman of Franklin. Ex-husband Leroy Ledgister of Asheville.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, April 16, 2013 at 11:00 AM in the Chapel of Bryant-Grant Funeral Home . Burial will be held at St. Cyprians Cemetery.

The family will receive friends Tuesday from 10:00-11:00AM, one hour prior to the service at Bryant-Grant Funeral Home.

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Fred Junior Hooper

Franklin, NC - Fred Junior Hooper, age 86, of Franklin, NC passed away Thursday, April 11, 2013 in a local nursing home. He was a native of Jackson County, born January 8, 1927; a son of the late Fred and Hester Gibson Hooper. Junior was a wonderful husband, loving father and grandfather and a friend to whomever he met.

He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Margie Cabe Hooper. He was a carpenter and a member of Wells Grove Baptist Church. In addition to his wife, he is survived by four sons, Danny Hooper and his wife Karen, Jay Hooper and his wife Georgia, Ronnie Hooper and his wife Diane, and Donnie Hooper and his wife Teresa; two daughters, Judy Tallent and Sue Bradley and Roger all of Franklin, NC; five sisters, Margie Gibson, Ruth Hooper, Romanell Mashburn, Olan Sanders all of Franklin, NC, Willa Fay Pendergrass of Nantahala; one brother, Laughty Hooper of Hayesville, NC; 10 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.

He was preceded in death by three sons, Charles Hooper, Roy Hooper, and an infant son; one sister, Irene Carter; one brother, Lloyd Hooper, and two great-grandchildren, Cody, Zackery and Colt McCollum.

Funeral services will be held Sunday, April 14, 2013 at 2:00 pm in the Chapel of Bryant Grant Funeral Home with Rev. Alton Dendy and Rev. Mark Bishop officiating. Burial will be in Wells Grove Baptist Church Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Tommy Franzo, Stacy Gibson, Joey Hooper, Gary Gibson, Isaac Gibson and Alvin Mashburn. The family will receive friends Saturday evening from 6:00 - 8:00 pm at Bryant-Grant Funeral Home.

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Erin Blaine Crawford

Franklin, NC - Erin Blaine Crawford, 37, of Franklin, NC passed away Monday, April 8, 2013. Born in Macon County, he was the son of the late Paul B. and Dorothy Bryant Crawford. He was a graduate of Franklin High School; was employed by Macon County and loved reading and video games. He attended Oakdale Baptist Church.

Mr. Crawford is survived by a sister, Elva Marie Crawford of Franklin and a brother, Eric Paul Crawford of Franklin.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, April 13, 2013 at 1:00 pm in the Chapel of Bryant Grant Funeral Home with Rev. Guy Duvall and Rev. John Raby officiating. The family will receive friends Saturday from 12:00 1:00 pm, one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the family to help with expenses.

Bryant Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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Lillian Freda Tippett

Franklin, NC - Lillian Freda Tippett, 73, of Franklin, NC passed away Tuesday, April 9, 2013. Born in Swain County, she was the daughter of the late Clyde and Hazel Elizabeth McClure Monteith. She was employed by Sky City and loved mowing and gardening. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother and was a member of Cowee Baptist Church where she was active in Sunday school and GA's.

Mrs. Tippett is survived by her husband of 55 years, Thomas Roy Tippett; a daughter, Angela Tippett of Franklin; two sons, Thomas "Tommy" Tippett and wife Kathy and David Walter Tippett and wife Kimi all of Franklin; a sister, Mib Moore of Franklin and a brother, Erskine Monteith of Franklin, eight grandchildren; ten great grandchildren, and a number of nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Thelma Hyde.

A memorial service will be held Thursday, April 11, 2013 at 7:00 pm at Cowee Baptist Church with Rev. David Powell, Rev. Jason Smith and Rev. Ronnie Branson officiating. Mrs. Tippett's Sunday school class will serve as honorary pallbearers.

The family will receive friends, Thursday evening from 5:30 7:00 pm, prior to the service, at the church.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Cowee Baptist Church Building Fund, 6301 Bryson City Rd., Franklin, NC 28734.

Bryant Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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Barbara Bryson Moss

Cashiers, NC - Barbara Bryson Moss, age 70, of Cashiers, NC, passed away Wednesday, April 3, 2013 in an Asheville hospital. She was born in Jackson County, the daughter of the late Walter L. and Sally Dillard Bryson. She was a homemaker, a loving wife, mother and grandmother, she liked flowers and cooking. She was a member of Cashiers Baptist Church.

She is survived by her husband of thirty-nine years, Robert R. Moss; one daughter, Cheryl Moss of Charlotte, NC; one son, Scotty Petit and his wife Tina of Cashiers, NC; two sisters, Ann Petit of Rosman, NC and Alene Morgan of Brevard, NC; one brother, McKee Bryson of Brevard, NC; two grandchildren, Cheyenne Petit and Jayden Petit.

Memorial services will be held Saturday, April 6th, at 1:00 pm at Cashiers Baptist Church, with Rev. Todd Moss and Rev. Nathan Moss officiating. The family will receive friends after the service at the Church.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Cashiers Baptist Church. PO Box 336, Cashiers, NC 28717.

Bryant Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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Richard Pretz

Highlands, NC and Atlanta, GA - Richard Pretz passed away peacefully April 3rd, 2013 after a long, well fought illness with Alzheimer’s. He was born in January 1931 in Oak Park, Illinois to the late Mr and Mrs. Richard Hersch Pretz of Atlanta, Georgia. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Jeanie Sutherland Pretz of Lake Toxaway, North Carolina. Also surviving are his sister Lavinia Pretz Phillips of Orange, Virginia and two devoted daughters Diana Pretz of Columbia, South Carolina and Linda Pretz Candler and son in law Bill Candler of Atlanta and a son who pre-deceased him, Richard Bradley Pretz.

Dick had four wonderful grand children of whom he was very proud; Rachael Strasburger Wall and Kyle Strasburger of Columbia, S.C and William and Vallie Candler of Atlanta, Georgia. He also had one niece and three nephews.

Dick graduated from The Darlington School in 1949 and later attended the Georgia Institute of Technology graduating with a degree in Industrial Management in 1952. While at Georgia Tech, Dick played football for revered coach Bobby Dodd and always spoke fondly and with much gratitude about Bobby’s leadership as a coach and a gentleman. Two football memories that Dick and his teammates recalled happily were being a member of the 1952 National Championship Football Team and that Dick ran the only touchdown on the first ever televised college football game versus Alabama! His days with team mates and memories of Georgia Tech football meant a great deal to him. After college, he went to work with Ford Motor Company in Dearborn, Michigan. He then went on to serve in the Army in the Anti Aircraft Artillery Division in Niagara Falls at Fort Niagara from 1953 to 1956. After his service, Dick went to work for Matthews Construction Company in Atlanta. After a few years, he began his own general contracting company, Pretz Construction Company, in 1969. He built commercial construction around Atlanta until he retired in 1991. After retirement, Dick and Jeanie moved up to the western North Carolina mountains to live year around where he could enjoy the outdoors, hunting, fishing and walks with his dogs! He played tennis with friends for many years in Atlanta and North Carolina. Dick loved Jeanie, his family, the beautiful N.C. mountains and his companionable dogs! He was so proud of this great country and its vast patriotic history and had a passion for stories of our founding fathers, the civil war, and the early settlers.

Many very heartfelt thanks and love go to Dick’s doctors, wonderful nurses and caregivers who took such loving care of Dick and his family during these past challenging years. They each are a true blessing to all.

A memorial service is planned for 2:30 pm on Friday April 5th, 2013 at Arlington Memorial Park in Sandy Springs. The family will receive friends after the service at Linda and Bill Candler’s, 4722 Woodvale Drive NW, Atlanta for a reception in Dick’s memory. In lieu of flowers, those who wish may make contributions to The Alzheimer’s Association, Georgia Chapter, 41 Perimeter Center East, Suite 550, Atlanta, Georgia 30346.

Bryant Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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Louis Eugene "Bud" Potts

Highlands, NC - Louis Eugene "Bud" Potts, age 88, of Highlands, NC, passed away Monday, April 1, 2013. He was born in Macon County, the son of the late Samuel Eugene Potts and Alice Reese Potts. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Mary Summer Potts. He was a Postmaster for Highlands Postal Service, and a US Navy Veteran, serving during World War II. He was a member of Shortoff Baptist Church, where he was a choir member; he was also a member of Glenville VFW, and the Highlands American Legion. He served as treasurer for the Fireman’s Relief Fund and was a member of the Highlands School Scholarship Committee.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by a daughter, Debbie Norman of Hope Mills, NC; four sisters, Doris Potts and Betty Little and her husband C. J. all of Lawrenceville, GA, Emily Houston and her husband Gene of Rabun Gap, GA and Linda Calloway and her husband Joe of Ocala, FL; a sister-in-law, Sue Potts of Highlands, NC; three grandchildren, Amber, Kevin and Ashley; two great-grandchildren, Jacob and Jayden.

He was preceded in death by four brothers, Clarence Potts, Harry Potts, Leon "Deadeye" Potts, and Richard Potts.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, April 4th at 2:00 pm at the First Baptist Church of Highlands with Rev. Andy Cloer officiating. Burial will be in Highlands Memorial Park Cemetery. The Franklin VFW Post #7339 and American Legion Post #108 will conduct military graveside rites. Nephews will serve as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be the Highlands Fire Department. The family will receive friends from 1:00 to 2:00 pm, one hour prior to the service at the Church.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Highlands Fire Department, PO Box 460, Highlands, NC 28741 or to Shortoff Baptist Church, PO Box 1217, Highlands, NC 28741.

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Kyle Haskell Payne

Otto, NC - Kyle Haskell Payne, 81, of Otto passed away Monday, April 1, 2013. Born in Macon County, he was the son of the late Clay and Belle Arvey Payne. He was a veteran of the U. S. Army, serving during the Korean War. He was employed by NC Department of Transportation for 30 years. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. Mr. Payne loved farming, raising cattle and mowing the lawn; spoiling his grandchildren, and tinkering in his garage. He was of the Methodist faith.

Mr. Payne is survived by his wife of 55 years, Marilyn Henson Payne; one son, Kyle Kevin Payne of Otto; one sister, Hazel Stamey of Franklin; one granddaughter, Alyson Payne and one grandson, Kyle Ethan Payne.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Melanie Elaine Payne.

Funeral services will be held, Friday, April 5, 2013 at 2:00 pm at Asbury United Methodist Church with Rev. Janet Greene, Rev. Vic Greene and Aaron Duncan officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Franklin VFW Post #7339 and American Legion Post #108 will perform full military graveside rites. The family will receive friends, Thursday evening from 6:00 - 8:00 pm, at Bryant-Grant Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Asbury Cemetery Fund, c/o Alan Vinson, PO Box 113, Otto, NC 28763.

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William Franklin “Dub” Billingsley

Clayton/Scaly - William Franklin “Dub” Billingsley went home to be with the Father on March 31, 2013. He left behind a lifetime of loving memories – Memories of his being there in times of difficulty as well as times of joy. He never traveled far or received much worldly recognition. He just didn’t need to – he found the fountain of living water right where he lived – inside his own heart. He drank from it deeply each day, lived close to the earth, and poured out Gods love into the lives of those around him. What a fine example of a life well lived.

Funeral services memorializing the life of “Dub” Billingsley, age 95, of Ritchie Road, Scaly Mountain, will be held at 2:00 PM on Thursday, April 4, 2013 from the Flats of Middle Creek Baptist Church in Scaly Mountain. The body will be placed in the church at 1:00 PM where it will lie in state until the service hour. Rev. Gary McCall, Rev. Cale Stancil, and Rev. Terry Whitesides will officiate with interment to follow the service at Scaly Mountain Methodist Cemetery.

Mr. Billingsley was born in Scaly Mountain on November 29, 1917. He was the son of the late J. Newton and Jane Burrell Billingsley. Mr. Billingsley was a self-employed farmer and he was an avid outdoorsman. He was the oldest living member at Flats of Middle Creek Baptist Church.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Billingsley is preceded in death by his wife Dollie Brown Billingsley, and siblings Lillie Nix, Mae Johnson, Grace Vinson, Beatrice “Chub” Brown, Dora James, Esther Ritchie, Rhoda Nix, Minnie B. Owens, Lela B. Crain, Jim Billingsley, and L. C. Billingsley.

Survivors include sons and daughters in law Vaughn and Lillie Billingsley of Rabun Gap, Jack and Shorty Billingsley and Darrell and Margaret “Susie” Billingsley all of Scaly Mountain, daughter and son in law Barbara and Jimmy McClure of Otto, grandchildren Robin Billingsley, Tammy Kilby, Sheila McClain, Holly Cabe, Donna Faulkner, Debbie Gibbs, Karen Hayhurst, David McClure, Ann James, Kay Billingsley, and Chuck Billingsley, as well as 15 great grandchildren and five great-great grandchildren.

The family will receive friends at Hunter Funeral Home, 423 Warwoman Road, Clayton on Wednesday, April 3, 2013 from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM. The family is at the residence of Jack Billingsley in the Scaly Mountain Community.

An on-line obituary and guest register is available at www.hunterfuneralhomega.com

Hunter Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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Roy Bynum Keener

Franklin, NC - Roy Bynum Keener, age 78, of Franklin, NC, passed away Friday, March 29, 2013. He was born in Macon County, the son of the late Charles Randolph Keener and Pearl Miller Hedden. He was married to Shirley Allen Keener of Largo, FL. He had worked in tunnel construction, and was a U. S. Navy Veteran serving during the Korean War. He was a member of the VFW and a member of Ellijay Missionary Baptist Church.

He is survived by three daughters, Sherri Fields of Denver, CO, Sandra Keener of Kingston, NY, and Stacie Nakai and her husband Steve of Durango, CO; two sisters, Patricia Leinbach and husband Sam of Winchester, VA and Polly McCoy and husband Mack of Franklin, NC; one brother Charles Keener and wife Paulette of Augusta, GA and three grandchildren, Emily Fields, Miles Nakai and Aja Nakai.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his step-father, G. D. Hedden; brother, Duane Hedden and twin brother, Roland Keener.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, April 2, at 2:00 pm in the Chapel of Bryant-Grant Funeral Home, with Rev. Rick Potts officiating. Burial will be in Walnut Creek Baptist Church Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Billy Bell, Chris Bell, David White, Bob McCoy, John Cooper, James Keener, Steve Sellers and Bobby Green. Franklin VFW Post #7339 and American Legion Post #108 will conduct military graveside rites.

The family will receive friends Tuesday, from 1:00 - 2:00 pm, one hour prior to the service, at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Walnut Creek Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, 24 River Bottom Lane, Franklin, NC 28734.

Bryant Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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On March 25, 2013 the world got a little darker with the passing of Tami Duggan formerly of Franklin. She died suddenly of a heart attack at age 31.

She was born in Rochester, MI October 4th 1981 to Jack Stoops and Lori Stoops-Young. Tami touched everyone she met in a special way. Count yourself blessed if you knew her. She was truly a shining light. She grew up in Vero Beach FL, but spent a lot of time in Franklin with her “Nanny” and also considered it home. She lived life to the fullest and encouraged everyone she met to do the same.

She attended Mars Hill College for a while and then transferred to Florida State University and earned a degree in Social Work. She worked for the Dept. of Children and Families in Tallahassee, FL. She then returned to the mountains she loved, and worked at Youth Villages in Knoxville, Tenn. In 2010 she received a job in London England at the London Borough of Haringey. While there, She met the love of her life, Ian Duggan. They were married in Jan 2012 and moved to Ian’s homeland of Ireland. They were back in the states on vacation when we lost our dear Tami, Our loss is truly Heaven’s gain.

She is survived by her husband, Ian Duggan, Father Jack Stoops of Bismark ND, Mother Lori Young, Vero Beach FL. Brother Zachariah Stoops of Texas, Jarred and Noah Stoops of Michigan. Sister Elizabeth, Vero Beach. Grandmother Carlene Majszak, Franklin. Grandfather, William Ballard of Vero Beach, Step Father Bruce Young, Vero Beach and Father and Mother in Law Pat & Ellen Duggan of Cork Ireland along with numerous Aunts, Uncles and Cousins. Also surviving are the countless friends in the U.S., England and Ireland

Memorial service will be at Rose Creek Baptist Church, of which she was a member, on April 2nd at 2:00pm with Rev. Roy Lindsay, Rev. Morris Tippett and Rev. Ben Cabe officiating. Interment will be held at Moore-Welch Cemetery alongside her Grand pa-pa.

In honor of her love and work with children, two foundations for the Make A Wish program have been setup in her name, one in the U.S. and one in Ireland. In lieu of flowers, please donate to one of these foundations at:

Make a Wish Foundation of America Gift Processing Center, P.O. Box 6062, Albert Lea, MN 56007. Tami Dugan Make A Wish

Bryant Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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Blanche Elizabeth Cope

Franklin, NC - Blanche Elizabeth Cope, age 101, of Gastonia, formerly of Franklin, passed away Tuesday, March 26, 2013 at her son's residence. She was born in Macon County, the daughter of the late Harley and Minnie Tallent Crawford. She was married to Blaine Cope who passed away in 2000. She was a homemaker and was a long time member of Oakdale Baptist Church. She was a loving mother and grandmother.

She is survived by three daughters, Verlie Spargo of Gastonia, Pauline Postlewait and husband Joe of Florence, SC and JoAnne Harrison of Gastonia; two sons, Huel Cope and wife Helen of Gastonia and Vernon Cope and wife Edith of Mt. Holly; one brother, Clarence Crawford of Georgia; 22 grandchildren; 32 great grandchildren and 10 great great grandchildren.

In addition to her parents and husband she was preceded in death by two sons, Cliff and Harold Cope; three brothers and two sisters.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 30, at 3:00 pm in the Chapel of Bryant Grant Funeral Home with Rev. Guy Duvall and Rev. Johnny Raby officiating. Burial will be in Roper Cemetery. Grandsons will serve as pallbearers.

The family will receive friends Saturday, from 2:00 - 3:00 pm, one hour prior to the service, at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Oakdale Baptist Church, 5650 Upper Burningtown Rd., Franklin, NC 28734.

Bryant Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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Jessie Mae Webb

Franklin, NC - Jessie Mae Webb, age 89, of Franklin, NC passed away Tuesday, March 26, 2013 at the Sylva hospital. She was born in Macon County, the daughter of the late Bill and Nobie Barnard. She had careers in both the home and industry, rising to the level of executive secretary. She was a member of Iotla Baptist Church. She loved the Lord, and was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She was an avid reader, faithful sister and longtime Franklin and Atlanta resident.

She is survived by a daughter, Kathy Mabry and her husband, Robert of Huntington Beach, CA; two sons, William Hudson Webb Jr. and his wife, Jane of Fairfax, VA and Jeffrey Randolph Webb of Newnan, GA; two sisters, Vera Rogers of Franklin, NC and Violet Smith of Asheville, NC; nine grandchildren, Kyme Chiapuzio, John Mabry, Jodi Libasci, Lee Mabry, Andrew Mabry, John Webb, James Webb, Jacob Webb and Amy Webb, and three great grandchildren, Chelsea Chiapuzio, Cohen and Brody Libasci. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by a daughter, Glenna Judy and a brother, Ray Barnard.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 30, at 11:00 am in the Chapel of Bryant Grant Funeral Home with Rev. Steve Reeves and Rev. Donna Cobb officiating. Burial will be in Iotla Methodist Church Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Hudson Webb, Jeff Webb, James Webb, Jeremy Libasci, Jim Rogers and Jim Mabry.

The family will receive friends Saturday, from 10:00 11:00 am, one hour prior to the service, at the funeral home.

Bryant Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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Margaret Pauline Crisp Holland

Franklin, NC - Margaret Pauline Crisp Holland, 76, of Franklin passed away Tuesday, March 26, 2013. Born in Macon County, she was the daughter of the late John Parker and Minnie Mae Henry Crisp.

Mrs. Holland was a seamstress and sewing instructor for 10 years at SCC, and a dedicated member of Sugarfork Baptist Church where she was a Sunday school teacher for several years. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother.

She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Earl Leonard Holland; three daughters, Becky H. Hurst and husband Billy, Nancy H. Dills and husband Ronnie and Sherry H. Brewer and husband Rick all of Franklin; one brother, Earl Crisp of Franklin; seven grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by two sisters, Maybelle C. Thomas and Louise C. Collier, and eight brothers, Wayne, Harvie, Lewie, Carl, Truman, Claude, Charles and Willie Crisp.

Funeral services will be held Friday, March 29, at 3:00 pm at Sugarfork Baptist Church with Rev. Gene Hawkins, Rev. Steve Reeves and Rev. Alton Dendy officiating. Burial will be in Sugarfork Baptist Church Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Scottie Thomas, Richmond Crisp, Robert Crisp, Vicky Thomas, Doyle Fox, and Bill Allen.

The family will receive friends Friday from 2:00-3:00 pm, one hour prior to the service, at the church.

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Stanley Ford Rice

Cashiers, NC - Stanley Ford Rice, 55, of Cashiers, NC, went to be with the Lord on March 24, 2013 after a short battle with cancer. He is preceded in death by his father, Ford Rice.

He is survived by his mother, Shirley Rice; one brother and sister in law, Roger and Brenda Rice of Sylva; one sister and brother in law, Jeanette and Gil Rogers of Port St. Lucie, FL, and two sisters Karen Gregory and Rita Rice both of Glenville. He also has several nieces and nephews that he enjoyed spending time with. Some of his hobbies were fishing, hunting for arrowheads and woodworking.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, March 27, at 2:00 pm in the Chapel of Bryant Grant Funeral Home in Highlands, NC. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 1:00 2:00 pm, one hour prior to the service, at the funeral home. Burial will be at Upper Zachary Cemetery in Cashiers. Pastors Scotty Patrick and Johnny Norris will officiate. Pallbearers will be Timothy Rice, Kevin Woodard, Darin Talley, Joel Rice, Wayne Rice and Rex Allen.

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James "Jimmy" William Beck Jr,

Highlands, NC - James "Jimmy" William Beck Jr, age 78, of Highlands passed away Friday, March 22, 2013. Born in Macon County, he was the son of the late James William Beck, Sr. and Beulah Henry Beck. He retired from the U.S. Forest Service where he had worked in maintenance. Jimmy liked fishing and being outdoors and was of the Baptist faith.

Jimmy is survived by five brothers, Sammy Beck of Marianna, FL, Henry "Jake" Beck of Highlands, John Beck of Scaly Mtn., Gilbert Beck of Highlands, and Butch Beck of Scaly Mtn. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

Funeral services will be held Monday, March 25, at 2:00 pm in the Chapel of Bryant Grant Funeral Home in Highlands with Rev. Oliver Rice officiating. Burial will be in Highlands Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Lamar Beck, Scott Beck, James Beck, Charles Hensley, Robbie Forrester, John Shaheen and Kenneth Forrester. The family will receive friends Monday from 1:00 2:00 pm, one hour prior to the service, at Bryant Grant Funeral Home in Highlands.

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Thomas Szydlo

Franklin, NC - Thomas Szydlo, 60, of Franklin, passed away Friday, March 22, 2013, he is with his Higher Power. He was born in Miami Beach, FL, the son of Stanislaus and Irene Chapes Szydlo.
He was a great athlete, father, husband, brother and friend. He was a college football player for Vanderbilt University. Tom had his own plumbing company, Award Plumbing. He built his own home in Franklin, which was a dream come true for him. Tom helped many people in the community from the goodness of his heart. He was a friend of Bill W. He will be missed by so many for his smile, sense of humor and loving help to others. We love you Tom.

He is survived by his wife of 6 1/2 years, Vickie Stucky Szydlo; one daughter, Lauren McCormick of Virginia Beach, VA; one son, Kaz Szydlo of San Diego, CA; two brothers, Mike Szydlo of Franklin, NC and Stephen Szydlo and his wife Maria of Miami, FL; eight grandchildren; two step children, Daniel and Holly Giffen; niece, Lisa Roque and nephew, Mark.

A memorial service will be held Friday, March 29, 2013 at 7:00 pm in the Chapel of Bryant Grant Funeral Home with Rev Dorrie Pratt officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Four Seasons Hospice, 171 Hospital Dr. Suite 600, Highlands, NC 28741.

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Freeman Denver Rice

Franklin, NC - Freeman Denver Rice, age 70, of Franklin passed away Monday, March 18, 2013. Born in Jackson County, he was the son of the late Barney and Rosa Kelly Rice. He was married to the late Doris McKinney Rice. He owned his own landscaping business; liked to play bluegrass music and was of the Baptist faith. He was a loving father and grandfather.

Mr. Rice is survived by his daughter, Rosa Robinson and husband Kenneth of Tuckasegee; two sons, Mitchell Rice and wife Susan and Tony Rice all of Cashiers; two brothers, Doyle Rice of Cashiers and Rev. Oliver Rice of Satolah, GA, and 16 grandchildren. In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by a son, Michael Rice.

Funeral services will be held Friday, March 22, at 2:00 pm at Heady Mountain Baptist Church with Rev. Johnny Norris and Rev. Burliss Powell officiating. Burial will be in Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Robert Rice, Daryl Rice, Kenneth Rice, Chris Rice, Maverick Riddle and Brad Rice. The family will receive friends Thursday evening from 6:00 8:00 pm at the church.

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Jesse L. "Sonny" Sanders

Asheville and Franklin - Jesse L. "Sonny" Sanders, age 85, of Asheville formerly of Macon County passed away Sunday, March 17, 2013 in Asheville. He was born in Macon County, the son of the late Jesse L. Sanders, Sr. and Ida Florence Shope Sanders. He had worked in a textile mill doing electrical maintenance. He was a loving husband and father, he liked working crossword puzzles, and NASCAR racing. He was a member of West Asheville Baptist Church and was active in his Sunday School Class.

He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Lucille Jennings Sanders, one son, Stan Sanders and his wife, Ann of Leicester, NC; three sisters, Betty Owens of Charlotte, NC, Olivia Reece of Anderson, SC and Amelia Trull of Etowah, NC; three brothers, Harris Sanders of Greenville, SC, Jay Sanders and Jim Sanders both of Franklin, NC. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four sisters, Willa Styles, Elura Belle Walters, Margaret Harrison and Edith Conley and two brothers, Charles Sanders and Timothy Sanders.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, March 21st at 2:00 pm in the Chapel of Bryant Grant Funeral Home, with Rev. Randy Drinnon officiating. Burial will be in Prentiss Baptist Church Cemetery. Nephews will serve as pallbearers. The family will receive friends from 1:00 till 2:00 pm, Thursday, one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Prentiss Baptist Church, c/o Beverly Ledford,1220 Belle Dowdle Road, Franklin, NC 28734. or West Asheville Baptist Church, 926 Haywood Rd., Asheville, NC 28806.

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Colleen Gale Field

Franklin, NC - Colleen Gale Field, age 55, of Franklin, NC passed away Monday, March 18, 2013.

Born in Minneapolis, MN, she was the daughter of John and Winifred Mattsfield Johnson of Franklin. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother and loved to cook.

In addition to her parents, Colleen is survived by her husband of 33 years, Barry A. Field; two daughters, Brandi and Brianna Field both of Franklin; one son, Barry Field II and wife Elissa of Laurens, SC; one sister Kathy McKinney of Franklin; two brothers, Brad Peterson of Salt Lake City and Kevin Peterson of Glencoe, MN and one grandchild, Colin Field.

Memorial services will be held at a later date.

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John Henry Hopkins

Franklin, NC - John Henry Hopkins, age 63, of Otto, NC, passed away Thursday, March 14, 2013 at his residence. He was born in Macon County, the son of the late Raleigh and Maude Bingham Hopkins. He was a carpenter and truck driver, and of the Baptist faith. He loved to hunt and fish, and enjoyed his chickens, cattle, bees and goats.

He is survived by his wife, Betty Hopkins; two sons, Stacey Allen Hopkins, of Sylva, NC and David Ledford of Otto, NC; three sisters, Emma Woods of Iva, SC, Mary Tallent and Barbara Ramey both of Franklin, NC; three half sisters, Rose, Frances and Opal and a half brother, David Cabe. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Ethel Lloyd.

Funeral services will be held Sunday, March 17th at 2:00 pm in the Chapel of Bryant-Grant Funeral Home, with Rev. Bobby Cloer officiating. Burial will be in Hodgins Cemetery. Pallbearers will be David Ledford, Roger Bates, Jonathan Keener, Jeff Starnes, Jeremy Moore and Brian Cody. The family will receive friends from 1:00 till 2:00 pm, Sunday, one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

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William Charles Tabor

Franklin, NC - William Charles Tabor, age 47, of Franklin, NC passed away Thursday, March 14, 2013 at his residence. He was born in Cherokee Co., NC the son of J.C. and Barbara Sutton Tabor of Bryson City, NC. He was a 1984 graduate of Swain County High School. He was a concrete dispatcher for Southern Concrete Materials and was a member of Prentiss Baptist Church where he served as a Deacon. He was a loving husband, father and son who loved the outdoors and camping.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by his wife of 15 years, Jessica Leigh Wilson Tabor; his daughters, LesLeigh Nicole Tabor of the home and Amanda Tabor of Bryson City, NC; one son, Matthew Tabor of Bryson City, NC; two brothers, J.C. Tabor and his wife, Miriam of Robbinsville, NC and Michael Tabor and his wife Misty of Bryson City, NC; two nephews, Zach Tabor and Cody Wilson; and one niece, Megan Wilson.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 16 at 2:00 PM In the Chapel of Bryant Grant Funeral Home with Rev. David Brown officiating. Burial will be held in the Prentiss Baptist Church Cemetery. Kevin Sanders, Bobby Greene, Mark Chastain, Bobby Johns, J.C. Tabor, Jr, Michael Tabor, Doug Ledford and Eddie Evans will serve as pallbearers.

The family will receive friends Saturday from 1:00 2:00PM, one hour prior to the service at Bryant Grant Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Preston Robert Tisch Brain Tumor Center at Duke, Duke University Medical Center, DUMC Box 3624, Durham, NC 27710.

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Stephen Ralph Turner

Franklin, NC - Stephen Ralph Turner, age 67, of Franklin, passed away Monday, March 11, 2013. Born in Lee County, FL he was the son of Ray Turner of Franklin and the late Mary Etta Hawkins Turner. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather and loved to spend time with his friends. He was a jeweler and liked to hunt and fish; work in his garden, and grow grapes and goats.

Mr. Turner is survived by his wife of 26 years, Drucilla Ann Davis Turner; one daughter, Stephanie Letourneau and husband Mike of Ft. Myers, FL; one son, Steven Turner, Jr. of Tampa, FL; a step son, Charles Beechley and wife Judy of Franklin, NC; two sisters, Sandy Turner and Lee Willis and husband Michael of Franklin, NC; five grandchildren, Lindsay, Derrick, Tucker, Whitney and Garrett, a niece, Erin and a nephew, Ray also survives.

No services are planned at this time.

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Noland Tildon "Bud" Hudson, Jr.

Franklin, NC - Noland Tildon "Bud" Hudson, Jr. age 65, of Franklin, NC passed away Friday, March 8, 2013. Born in Danville, VA, he was the son of the late Noland Tildon and Lois Linda Graybill Hudson. He was owner of his own irrigation business; was a member of Prentiss Church of God and liked to hunt and fish.

Mr. Hudson is survived by a son, Lee Hudson and wife Jen of Brooksville, FL; his companion, Kim Bateman of Franklin, NC, and one grandchild.

No services are planned at this time.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Macon County Humane Society, PO Box 81, Franklin, NC 28744.

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Harold Lewis Dorn

Highlands, NC - Harold Lewis Dorn, 96, died on March 5, 2013 in Hospice care at Highlands Hospital. He had been living at Chestnut Hill Retirement Center since May 2009 after a serious accident.

Born on 12/27/1916 in South Miami, FL, he was the eldest child of Harold Wesley & Mabel White Dorn, South Dade County pioneers who moved there from Chicago in 1913. From 1947 they were Highlands summer residents.

Graduating from the University of Miami in 1941, Lew went into the US Navy at the beginning of World War II. He was a Naval Intelligence Officer on the flagship Enterprise in the Pacific Theater during most of the war and advanced to the rank of Commander. After the war, he continued in the Naval Reserve until retiring as a Captain in 1982. At that time he moved his residence from Miami to Highlands, next door to the family summer cottage.

During his earlier years, Lew worked at his father’s tropical fruit shipping company. Afterward, he had a varied career reflecting his many interests: In the 1960’s he was involved with the Dade County Youth Fair; during the 1970’s he was Director of the Museum of Science in Miami. He was also the founder & editor of The Village Post, a local South Miami editorial & cultural weekly newspaper. He later worked for Joe Hill Nursery in the plant nursery trade. He was a member of the Kappa Sigma fraternity, the Kiwanis Club in South Miami, and was a Mahi Shriner. His life long hobbies included tropical plants, reading, politics, Oriental collectibles and classical music.

After moving to to Highlands, he was employed by his friend Ralph deVille at The Stone Lantern for over 25 years, retiring after his accident at the age of 92. Always active, his extra curricular activities in Highlands included a position as Co Chair of the Local Chapter of the Western North Carolina Alliance in the 1980’s. And true to his appreciation of classical music, he was a founding member of the Highlands Chamber Music Festival. Lucas Drew, the founding director, was quoted as saying "Lew was a loyal supporter of the Chamber Music Festival from its earliest concerts. He helped in so many ways, from putting the program together to ticket sales. He was a true music lover."

Lew was also a member of the Highlands United Methodist Church where a celebration of his life will take place on March 9, 2013.

He was preceded in death by his parents; 2 brothers, Philip & Kenneth of South Miami, an aunt, Mary Wheeler Dorn of South Miami and Highlands, and a niece, Katherine Dorn Evans of Dahlonega, GA. He is survived by a sister and long time summer resident, Alice Dorn of Central, SC; nieces, Pamela Dorn Brown of Highlands, Kristin Davenport Koepenick, Decatur, GA & a summer resident; cousins Suzanna (Norman) Mosely of Highlands, and Robert (Evy) Buzzell of Groton, MA, also a summer resident. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews, and other cousins in GA, CT, FL & WA.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to: The Highlands-Cashiers Chamber Music Festival, PO Box 1702, Highlands, NC 28741, Highlands United Methodist Church Bolivian Mission, PO Box 1959, Highlands, NC 28741, Cashiers- Highlands Humane Society, PO Box 638, Cashiers, NC 28717 or to the charity of your choice.

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Judy Galdon

Highlands - Judy Galdon, 54 years old, died Friday, March 1, 2013. Judy took her own life after a life-long struggle with alcoholism. She was born April 26, 1958 in Galveston, TX. She grew up in Gamboa, Canal Zone, Panama, C.A.

Judy was a graduate of Decatur High School in Georgia. A life-long chef with a fine understanding of food, Judy was also a skilled wood carver and an artist in several mediums. She loved camping and being with nature. She was a past resident of Highlands, and lived in Doraville, Georgia for the last five years. Judy is survived by her sister Nancy Arias of Doraville. Judy, with her amazing talents and great sense of humor, will be missed dearly.

No services are planned at this time.

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Arlene Rae Duhl

Franklin - Arlene Rae Duhl, age 76, of Franklin, NC passed away Thursday, February 28, 2013 at a Highlands Cashiers Hospital. She was born in Montgomery Co., OH, the daughter of the late Herbert and Ruth Kelly Grice. She was a medical secretary, ER secretary and she worked as an operating room tech at Good Samaritain Hospital in Dayton, OH. She loved painting, reading, Bingo and working with flowers.

She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Walter Duhl; her daughter, Marianne Olson and husband, Victor of Tripp, SD and her son, David Duhl, Sr and his wife Wilma Lynn of Franklin, NC; four grandchildren, Samantha Scheuerman, David Duhl, Jr., Danielle VanPelt and Dustin Duhl; four great grandchildren, Jonathan VanPelt, Ashton Duhl, Cheyenne Duhl and Alex Duhl.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Macon County Humane Society, Franklin, NC 28744 or to Hope Cancer Center, 100 Ridgefield Court, Asheville, NC 28806.

Memorial services will be held at a later date.

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David Lee Dillard

Franklin - David Lee Dillard, age 68, of Franklin, NC passed away Sunday, March 3, 2013 at a local hospital. He was born in Jackson County, NC the son of Nellie Franks Dillard of Sylva, NC and the late Charlie Dillard. He was a Veteran of the US Army. He was a retired teacher for the Macon County Schools and was a member of the Cowee Baptist Church where he served on the building committee. He was a strong family man, loved all sports and was a cabinet maker and builder. David was on the board of directors for the Macon County Fair and was a founder member of the Cowee Fire & Rescue.

He is survived by his wife of 25 years, Claudette Leatherman Dillard; two daughters, Pamela Shepherd and her husband, Mike and Sherry Williamson and her husband, Dustin all of Franklin, NC; two step-daughters, Karen Smith and her husband, John of Franklin, NC and Melody Holeman and her husband Delwin of Athens, GA; one sister, Annie Estes and husband, Charles of Sylva, NC; two brothers, Earl Dillard and his wife, Shirley of Franklin, NC and Eugene Dillard and his wife Mary of Sylva, NC. Ten grandchildren and several nieces and a nephew also survive. He was preceded in death by a brother, Johnny Dillard.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, March 5 at 3:00PM at Cowee Baptist Church with Rev. David Powell, Rev. Eddie Stillwell and Rev. Jason Smith officiating. Burial will be at Cowee Baptist Church Cemetery. Ted Kirkland, Mike Vanhook, Bill Fouts, Terry Cabe, Tony Shuler and Vern Davis will serve as pallbearers. Cowee Fire and Rescue will serve as honorary pallbearers. The Franklin VFW Post #7339 and American Legion Post #108 will have full military graveside rites.

The family will receive friends Tuesday, March 5 from 1:00-3:00PM, two hours prior to the service at Cowee Baptist Church.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Wayne Proffitt Scholarship Fund, c/o Sherry Cook, PO Box 2182, Franklin, NC 28744

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Jessie Jane Wilson

Franklin, NC- Jessie Jane Wilson, 83, of Franklin, NC passed away Friday, March 1, 2013. Born in Macon County, she was the daughter of the late J. Frank Wilson and Elva Solesbee Wilson. Jessie was the manager of the Cowee School cafeteria for several years and also retired from Caterpillar where she worked as a machine operator until the age of 75. She was a member of Cowee Baptist Church and she liked gardening, traveling and was a big Elvis fan.

She is survived by one daughter, Patricia Owenby and companion Jack Hendrixson of Franklin, NC and one son, Mitchell Owenby and wife Gloria of Franklin, NC; two brothers James Arnold Wilson of Andrews, NC and Ray Newman Wilson and wife Bobbie of Andrews, NC; three grandchildren Stacey Owenby, Stephanie Reese and husband Jason, Jason Simpson and six great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held Monday, March 4, 2013 at 2:00 pm in the Chapel of Bryant-Grant Funeral Home with Rev. David Powell and Rev. John Raby officiating. Burial will be at Woodlawn Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Ron Wilson, Jamie Wilson, Gray Wilson, Mike Breedlove, Joe Breedlove and David Morgan. The family will receive friends from 12:00-2:00 pm two hours prior to the service, at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Cowee Baptist Church at 6301 Bryson City Rd. Franklin, NC 28734.

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James Youel "Jim" Cabe

Franklin - James Youel "Jim" Cabe, age 68, passed away on Wednesday, February 27, 2013, at his home on Middle Creek, Otto, North Carolina. Born in Macon County, he was the son of the late Herschel Milo and Eula George Burrell Cabe. Following a successful law career spanning 39 years, he retired in 2009. After that, he spent many happy days with his family, friends, his dogs, puttering in the garden, and keeping the wood fire stoked. He was a member of Asbury United Methodist Church.

Jim is survived by his wife of 22 years, Kaye Young Cabe; his daughter, Kimberly Cabe Smith, and husband, David Smith, of Hendersonville, North Carolina; his son, Jeremy Cabe, of Franklin, North Carolina; one brother, David Lawson Cabe, and wife, Katie Cabe, of Otto, North Carolina; and one sister, Myrtis Dillard, and husband, Edward Dillard, of Dillard, Georgia. Four beloved grandchildren, Zack and Emma Smith, and Parker and Brennan Cabe, also survive, as well as a host of dear and devoted friends.

A memorial service will be held on Sunday, March 3, 2013, at the home, with his friend, Allen Willis, officiating. Friends attending the memorial service should meet at the Otto Fire Department and Community Building at 2:30 on Sunday for carpooling to the home.

Flowers are appreciated, but memorial donations may be made to Angel Hospice, 170 Church Street, Franklin, North Carolina 28734.

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David Eric Engelking

Otto, NC - David Eric Engelking, age 46, of Otto, NC, passed away Monday, February 25, 2013. He was born in Palm Beach, Florida, the son of Edward Chuck Engelking and Diane Dolores Schuler Barkman and his step father Carl A. Barkman. He worked in construction as a painter. He was very artistic; he enjoyed painting, outdoors, flowers and vegetable gardening, fruit trees, canoeing, and four wheeling all with his children. He attended St. Francis Catholic Church.

In addition to his parents and step father, he is survived by three daughters, Jade Engelking and Tiffany Engelking both of Massachusetts and Erica Engelking of Franklin, NC; one son, Elliott Engelking of Franklin, NC; a brother, Darren Engelking of Otto, NC.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 2, 2013 at 2:00 pm in the Chapel of Bryant Grant Funeral Home, with Rev. Davis Hooper officiating. The family will receive friends from 1:00 to 2:00 pm, one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to KIDS Place, PO Box 693, Franklin, NC 28744 or to Coweeta Baptist Church Building Fund, 780 Coweeta Church Road, Otto, NC 28763.

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Lester Neville Norton

Franklin, NC and Odenville, AL - Lester Neville Norton, age 86, of Odenville, AL, formerly of Franklin, died Saturday, February 23, 2013. Born in Macon County, he was the son of the late Virgil Lester and Mary Parker Norton. He was a veteran of the US Navy serving during World War II in the Pacific Theatre aboard USS Taconic.

He was a retired salesman for Martha White Company; was a song writer and loved music. He was a very faithful Christian and was a member of Macedonia Baptist Church in Margaret, AL.

Mr. Norton is survived by one daughter, Teri Feaser and husband Cory of Flippin, AR; three grandchildren, Ashley Jones, Trevor Trout and Kaelan Davis and two great grandchildren, Kelsey Jones and Charlotte Chapman. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Paschal, Parker and John Norton.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, February 28, 2013 at 2:00 pm in the Chapel of Bryant Grant Funeral Home with Rev. Robert Dryman officiating. Burial will be in Newman Chapel Baptist Church Cemetery. Masonic graveside rites will be performed by Junaluska Masonic Lodge #145. Franklin VFW Post #7339 and American Legion Post #108 will perform military graveside rites.

The family will receive friends Thursday from 1:00 - 2:00 pm, one hour prior to the service, at the funeral home.

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Rebecca S. Henson

Franklin, NC - Rebecca S. Henson, 84, of Franklin, NC passed away Sunday, February 24, 2013. Born in Macon County, she was the daughter of the late Pinkney Wilson Smart and Bertha Cunningham Smart. She was married to the late James Hoover Henson who died in 1991. Mrs. Henson was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She was a beautician; loved reading, volunteered for years for TEFAP (Humana Food Drive) and attended Wide Horizon Community Church.

She is survived by three daughters, Lynn Henson Bingham and husband Harvey, Beth Henson Tallent and husband Jerry E. and Jane Henson Downs and husband Ronnie all of Franklin; six grandchildren, Michelle, Laura, Paul, Lucas, Zachary and Casey and two great grandchildren, Owen and Greyson.

In addition to her parents and husband she was preceded in death by a sister, Sarah Smart.

A memorial service will be held, Wednesday, February 27, 2013 at 11:00 am at Wide Horizon Community Church with Rev. George Mechling officiating. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 10:30 11:00 am, thirty minutes prior to the service at the church.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Care Net, 130 Bidwell Street, Franklin, NC 28734 or Angel Hospice, 170 Church Street, Franklin, NC 28734.

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Karen Leigh Odgers

Franklin - Karen Leigh Odgers, 56, of Franklin, NC, passed away Thursday, February 21, 2013, following a brief illness. Karen grew up in Burlington, NC, and attended Appalachian State University.

She currently owned and operated Karen Leigh Odgers Jewelry Designs with her husband Artemus Autlav based out of Franklin, NC. She and special friend and former husband, Larry Daugherty, owned and operated the Ice Cream Parlor in Southern Pines for 22 years.

Karen was always passionate about arts and design and loved the Appalachian Mountains. She was a loving and devoted mother, grandmother, and friend.

She is survived by husband, Artemus Autlav, daughter, Meredith Daugherty, and granddaughter, Brielle; son, Matthew Daugherty and wife, Danielle; mother, Dorothy Odgers; sister, Judy Smith and husband, Harry; and nieces Kathryn Simpson and Briana Atwell. She is also survived by three step daughters Stephanie Jenkins, Rachael Leming and Elizabeth Allison Autlav; one step son Anteus Vladmir Autlav and two step grandchildren Kristen and Gavin Jenkins.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Macon County or Moore County Public School Arts Departments.

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Elizabeth "Betty" Whitcomb Healy

Franklin - Elizabeth "Betty" Whitcomb Healy, age 91, of Franklin, NC passed away Sunday, February 24, 2013 at a local hospital. Born in Syracuse, NY, she was the daughter of the late Leon C. and Hazel C. Whitcomb Healy. She was a bookkeeper and assistant office manager for Holland & Holland Attorneys for 29 years. She was an accountant for several motels. She was in the Hall of Fame for meritorious service in both St. Petersburg Women's Bowling Association and Florida State Women's Bowling Association. She had numerous awards for bowling writing and silver medals in bowling doubles and singles and badminton doubles in National Senior Olympics. She was a member of the NC Women's Bowling Association, WNC Women's Bowling Association, National Women's Bowling Writers, Save Our Rivers, Inc., Nature Conservancy Legacy Club and the Macon County Senior Games. She was a member of the St. Agnes Episcopal Church where she served as an assistant treasure and was co directress of Altar Guild.

She is survived by her sister, Marilyn Healy Miller and husband Donald R. Miller of Franklin, NC and many, many friends.

A memorial service will be held Thursday, February 28, 2013 at 10:00 am at St. Agnes Episcopal Church with Rev. Dorrie Pratt officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Agnes Episcopal Church, 84 Church Street, Franklin, NC 28734.

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Jimmie Ruth Whitman Setser

Franklin, NC - Jimmie Ruth Whitman Setser, 76, of Franklin, NC passed away quietly in her sleep surrounded by her family Friday, February 22, 2013. Born in Macon County, Alabama, she was the daughter of the late Floyd Wilson Whitman and Mary Ledbetter Whitman. She was married to Lt.Colonel Fredrick "Bo" Setser for 56 years. She was a Registered Nurse; an army wife, vice president of her high school Beta Club, a member of FTA, FFA, Officer's Wives Club, German American Club and Red Cross. She was a member of Liberty Methodist Church in Notasulga, AL. She was an excellent painter and liked gardening.

In addition to her husband, Mrs. Setser is survived by three daughters, Dierdre Greer Setser of Newnan, GA, Fredrika J. Setser of Lawrenceville, GA and Kennetha A. McConnell and husband Robert of Woodstock, GA; one sister, Linda Carroll of Tuskegee, AL and one granddaughter, Brianna McConnell.

She was preceded in death by a brother, Kenneth Whitman.

Funeral services will be held Monday, February 25th at 1:00 pm in the Chapel of Bryant Grant Funeral Home with Rev. David Duncan and Rev. Vic Greene officiating. Burial will be in St. John's Church Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. John's Cemetery Fund, 542 St. John's Church Road, Franklin, NC 28734 or to Angel Hospice, 170 Church Street, Franklin, NC 28734.

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Dillie Wykle Green

Franklin, NC - Dillie Wykle Green, age 86, of Franklin, NC, passed away Thursday, February 21, 2013. She was born in Macon County, the daughter of the late Samuel and Margaret Lavada Messer Wykle. She was married to George Green, who passed away in 1996. She was a homemaker and a member of Ridgecrest Baptist Church. She was a loving mother, grand, great and great great grandmother; she loved growing flowers and gardening.

She is survived by three daughters, Lillie Ammons of Franklin, NC, Linda Eulene Owens and husband Frank of Rincon, GA, and Yevon McClain and husband Monroe of Clayton, GA; four sons, Harold Green and wife Charlene of Ocala, FL, George Green of Franklin, NC, Ronnie Green of Mt. Pilot, NC, and J. C. Hurst of Sylva, NC; a brother, Willie Wykle of Franklin, NC; eighteen grandchildren, fifty great grandchildren and eighteen great great grandchildren also survive.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Gladys Ann Green, five sisters, and four brothers.

Funeral services will be held Sunday, February 24th at 2:00 pm at Ridgecrest Baptist Church, with Rev. Thomas Fouts and Rev. David Williams officiating. Burial will be in the Church Cemetery. Grandsons will serve as pallbearers.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 pm, Saturday evening at Bryant Grant Funeral Home, where the body will remain until placed in the Church thirty minutes prior to the service.

Bryant Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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Martha Louise Talley Reese

Highlands - Martha Louise Talley Reese, age 83, of Highlands, NC, passed away Saturday, February 16, 2013 at a local hospital. She was a native of Macon County, the daughter of the late Marcus Leonard and Charlotte Keener Talley, and was married to the late Wayne Allen Reese who passed away in 2005. Martha was a member of the 1st Baptist Church in Highlands, NC.

She is survived by two daughters, Wanda Wright of Highlands, NC and Sherry Reese of Franklin, NC; two sons, Dennis Reese of Arden, NC and Allen Reese of Highlands, NC; four sisters, Sarah Davis of Otto, NC, Eva Marshall of Mt. Kisco, NY, Berta Lee Darci of Flippin, Ark and Beatrice Ruhl of Havelock, NC; two brothers Charles Talley of Elkins, NC and Clifford Talley of Highlands, NC; and seven grandchildren Robbie, Darin, Bradley, Shannon, Trent, Stacy and Danae and 5 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two brothers Gordon and Lewis Talley.

The services will be held Monday, February 18, 2013 at 2:00pm at the 1st Baptist Church in Highlands, NC with Dr. Mark Ford and Rev. Jim Kinard officiating. The family will receive friends from 1:00PM to 2:00PM 1 hour prior to the service at the church. Pallbearers will be Mike Keener, Wymer Bryson, James Ramey, Buddy Kremser, R L Wilson and Donnie Edwards.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Vasculitis Foundation at PO Box 28660, Kansas City, MO 64188.

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Doris Jean (Jeannie) Resce

Highlands, NC - Doris Jean (Jeannie) Resce died February 14 peacefully at her home in Highlands. She was born June 2, 1920 in Society Hill, SC the youngest of 7 children. While going to school in Charleston, SC she met her first husband Norman Mosely and they moved to Coral Gables, Florida where she lived for many years. She was predeceased by Norman and later married Walter (Butch) Resce and began to divide her time between Highlands and Florida. While in Highlands she was a member of Wildcat Cliffs Country Club where she loved to play golf. She also was a long time member of The Church of The Incarnation serving on the Flower Guild, Alter Guild and as a past vestry member. Jeannie also spent many hours painting and doing needle point.

Jeannie is survived by her son Norman Mosely, Jr (Suzy) of Highlands and a daughter Jean Mosely of Houston, Texas; two granddaughters, Janet Latham (Dr. Bryan) of Elon, NC and Lisa Durham (Todd) of Denver, Colorado; three great grandchildren, Christopher Latham, Alexis Durham and Lindsey Durham, and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, February 19, 2013 at 2:00 PM at The Church of The Incarnation of Highlands with Father Bruce Walker officiating. Burial will be in Highlands Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to The Church of the Incarnation Bell Tower Endowment Fund or Flower Guild, 530 Main Street, Highlands, NC 28741.

Bryant Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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James Monroe Jones

Franklin, NC - James Monroe Jones, age 78, of Otto, NC, passed away Thursday, February 14, 2013. He was born in Transylvania County, NC, the son of the late Clyde and Dellia Golden Jones. He was married to the late Cleo Vinson Jones. He was a textile worker and was an avid gardener.

He is survived by two sons, Travis Monroe Jones and Terry Lee Jones both of Otto, NC; three sisters, Thelma Hawkins of Arden, NC, Peggy Fisher of Lake Toxaway, NC, and Shirley Gonce of Horseshoe, NC. In addition to his parents and wife he was preceded in death by two sisters, Mary Jane McFee and Martha Galloway and a brother, William Julius Jones.

The family will receive friends from 1:00 to 3:00 pm, Saturday, February 16th at the funeral home. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Bryant Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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Gary Winston Whittle

Franklin, NC - Gary Winston Whittle, 63, of Franklin, NC passed away Sunday, February 10, 2013. Born in Hillsborough County, FL, he was the son of the late Winston Cecil Whittle and Dorothy Evelyn Henry Hazlett.
Gary was a surveyor and was a member of Holly Springs Baptist Church.

He is survived by his daughter, Callie Lynch and husband Joel of Franklin, NC; brother, Glen Whittle and wife Tina of Mills River, NC; sister, Gayle Whittle of Tampa, FL; and, grandson, Abram Joel Lynch.

No services are planned at this time.

Memorial donations may be made to Holly Springs Baptist Church Building Fund, 366 Holly Springs Church Road, Franklin, NC 28734.

Bryant Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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Edith Crunkleton

Dillard GA - Edith Crunkleton, 91, of Dillard died Monday February 11, 2013 at Angel Medical Center in Franklin, NC.

She was born July 3, 1921 in Macon County, NC but lived in Rabun Gap and Dillard for more than 60 years. She was a member of Dillard United Methodist Church and was a loving mother who devoted her life to raising her children after the death of her husband.

She was preceded in death by her husband P.A. and infant daughter Donna. Survivors include daughter Katherine Allison and husband Mike of Dillard, daughter Barbara Mullinax and husband Randy of Gainesville, daughter Susan of Dillard and son David and his wife Kim of Otto, NC; a sister-in-law, Pauline Crunkleton. Six grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren also survive as well as a number of nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends at Beck Funeral Home, Wednesday, February 13, 2013 from 12 PM to 2 PM with funeral services following visitation at 2 PM in the Beck Funeral Home Chapel. Her grandchildren will serve as honorary pallbearers.

Memorial donations in Edith Crunkleton's name may be made to a charity of your choice.

Beck Funeral Home, in Clayton, Georgia, is in charge of the arrangements. If there are any questions, please call 706-782-9599. An online Memorial Register Book is available at www.beckfuneralhome.com.

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Mildred Ledford Bryson

Franklin, NC - Mildred Ledford Bryson, age 92, of Franklin, NC, passed away Monday, February 11, 2013. She was born in Macon County, the daughter of the late Samuel and Ida Guy Ledford. She was married to the late Charles "Chic" Bryson who died in 2010. She was a homemaker and a member of St. Cyprian's Episcopal Church. She had worked for Macon Program for Progress in the Early Head Start Program and worked for the US Forest Service Older American Program.

She is survived by two daughters, Yvonne Bryson of Franklin, NC and Bobbie Bryson of Crofton, Maryland; one son, Berton Bryson of Maggie, NC; three grandchildren, Kimberly, Norman and Jada Bryson also survive. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by three sons, Samuel Ted Ledford, Harrison Eugene Bryson and Charles H. "Tommy" Bryson, Jr., and a brother, Samuel Bert Ledford.

Graveside services will be held Friday, February 15, 2013 at 11:00 am at St. Cyprian's Episcopal Church Cemetery, with Rev. Dorrie Pratt officiating. The family will be at the residence of Yvonne Bryson, 126 Pressley Road, Franklin, NC.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to St. Cyprian's Episcopal Church, 84 Church Street, Franklin, NC 28734.

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Janet McGuire McSween

Mint Hill - As the sun rose up on the morning of February 8th, Janet McGuire McSween went home to be with the Lord Jesus. Janet, 62, had been fighting an extended illness which attacked her lungs for the past three years, but now she can breathe easy again in the presence of her heavenly Father.

Janet was born in Harriman, Tennessee, to Thomas and Margaret McGuire on March 13, 1950. She was dedicated to enriching the lives of those around her through insightful observations, passionate encouragement, and powerful creativity. Over her 23-year career as an 8th grade science teacher, she taught at Charlotte Christian School, McClintock Middle School, South Charlotte Middle School, and Jay Robinson Middle School.

At the center of who Janet was is her faith in Jesus Christ as her own personal Savior. Janet loved her family with a sacrificial and generous heart and particularly close to her heart were her grandchildren, whom she lavished with gifts and affection.

She is remembered by her husband of 41 years, Donald Boyd McSween II; Brian Logan McSween, married to Megan Elisabeth McSween, with their son Connor; David Latham McSween, married to Carolyn Gathman McSween, and their daughters Delaney and Audrey, and son Mitchell. Janet is survived by her mother, Margret Johnson McGuire; her brother, Thomas McGuire, Jr. and his family; her sister, Carol McGuire Shaw and her son; and her brother, Lawrence "Bruce" McGuire and his family.

Visitation Service will be held in Lowe-NeddoFuneral Home at 4715 Margaret Wallace Road, Matthews NC on Monday, February 11th from 6-8 pm. Funeral Service will be held in Garr Memorial Church at 7700 Wallace Rd. on Tuesday, February 12th at 10:00am.

To share memories and read more about Janet, please visit www.McSweenFamily.com. Instead of flowers the family asks that donations be made by check to the following: Harvest Church, P.O. Box 668154, 7429 Tuckaseegee Rd., Charlotte, NC 28226, For: Byrum Adoption Fund.

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James "Jim" Lynn Mabery

Otto, NC - James "Jim" Lynn Mabery, age 73,of Otto, NC passed away Saturday, February 09. 2013. Born in Trenton, New Jersey, he moved to Otto in 1986 from Mount Dora, FL.

He was a carpenter and was a member of the Longview Baptist Church in Franklin, NC. Jim was a full time father and was very active in the lives of his five children. He was a member of the Lions Club of Mount Dora, FL; and was a President of CareNet of Macon County for 6 years.

He is survived by a son, James Mabery, IV of Panama City, FL; daughters, Kathryn Mabery of Ocala, FL, June Perez of Orlando, FL, Jill Shepard of Donna Vista, FL and Joy Speed of Clayton, GA; sisters, Barbara Houlberg of Ocala, FL and Elaine Schwarthoffer of Greer, SC; special granddaughter, Alberta Joy Speed and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and extended family.

The family will receive friends at the Harden/Pauli Funeral Home, Eustis on Tuesday from 2-4PM. Services will be held in Franklin at Longview Baptist Church, Friday, February 15 at 2:00PM with Rev. Tom Nahlens officiating. Burial will be held at Longview Baptist Church Cemetery.

The family will receive friends Friday, February 15 from 1:00-2:00PM at Longview Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, Mid-Atlantic Affiliate, PO Box 5216, Glen Allen, VA 23058-5216.

Bryant Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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Delphia Denzel Evit

Highlands, NC - Delphia Denzel Evitt, age 98, of Highlands, NC, passed away Sunday, February 10, 2013. She was born in West Plains, Missouri, the daughter of the late James Monroe Guilliams and Eliza McKinney Guilliams. She was married to Mack Evitt who passed away in 1965. She had worked as a CNA at Highlands Cashiers Hospital. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She loved making afghans, crocheting and flowers. She was a member of Highlands First Assembly of God Church.

She is survived by three daughters, Kathleen Evitt of Sylva, NC, Colene Ledbetter and Shirley Houston and her husband William Clinton of Highlands, NC; eight grandchildren and several great grandchildren also survive. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Maxine Evitt; a son, Leland Evitt; four sisters and three brothers.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, February 13th at 2:00 pm at Highlands First Assembly of God Church, with Rev. Randy Reed and Rev. Jeff Houston officiating. Burial will be in Evitt Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Thad Evitt, Craig Evitt, Craig Montgomery, Chuck Knolton, David Shope, and Ben Houston. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 pm, Tuesday, February 12th at the church.

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Wanda Kay Ledford Taylor

Franklin, NC - Wanda Kay Ledford Taylor, 66, of Franklin, NC passed away Sunday, February 10, 2013. Born in Macon County, she was the daughter of the late Tom and Rose Garrett Ledford. She was a waitress for Huddle House for 25 years. She was a loving mother; a superb grandmother and was affectionately known as "The Mouth of the South". She was a member of Windy Gap Baptist Church.

Mrs. Taylor is survived by five daughters, Stephanie Deweese and husband Randy of Six Mile, SC, Melissa Parker and husband Philip of Asheville, NC, Candy Taylor, MacKenzie Taylor and Darlene Sizemore and husband John all of Franklin, NC; two sisters, Glenda Ordway of Lincolnton, GA and Nancy Hicks of Franklin, NC; five grandchildren, Joel and Matthew Deweese, Brandon and Andee Parker and Paxton Taylor; honorary son, Christopher Hicks of Franklin, NC; a special friend, Bennie Reeves and numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Kenneth and Boyd Ledford and a granddaughter, Sarah Amber Deweese.

A memorial service will be held Friday, February 15th at 5:00 pm in the Chapel of Bryant Grant Funeral Home with Rev. John Rogers and Rev. Eddie Stillwell officiating. The family will receive friends Friday, February 15 from 4:00 5:00PM, one hour prior to service at Bryant Grant Funeral Home.

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Maria Salud Gonzalez

Franklin, NC - Maria Salud Gonzalez, age 86, of Franklin, NC formerly of Mexico, passed away Wednesday, February 06, 2013 in a local nursing home. She was born in Uriangato, Guanajuato, Mexico, the daughter of Francisco Dominguez and Maria Guadalupe Gonzalez Dominguez.. She was married 60 years to Miguel Gonzalez Ruiz who passed away January 09, 2003. She was a homemaker and attended St. Francis Catholic Church.

She is survived by her daughter, Angelina Mendez and her husband, Jose of Franklin, NC; four sons, Rogelio Gonzalez and Luis Gonzalez of Mexico, Jose Guadalupe Gonzalez and Rafael Gonzalez of West Palm Beach, FL and Carlos Gonzalez of Waukegon, IL; a sister Angelina Dominguez of Winnie, TX and a brother, Alfredo Dominguez of Dallas, TX. A number of grandchildren, nieces and nephews also survive.

A funeral mass will be held Friday, February 8, 2013 at 5:30PM at St. Francis Catholic Church with Father Tien Duong officiating.

Burial will be held in Uriangato, Guanajuato, Mexico.

Bryant Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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Jerry Fouts Dills

Franklin, NC - Jerry Fouts Dills, age 78, of Franklin, NC passed away Tuesday, February 5, 2013. A lifelong resident of Macon County, he was the son of the late Lester B. and Exie Henderson Dills. He was a veteran of the US Army serving during the Korean Conflict and was a retired lineman with Duke Energy having 31 years service.

He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather who loved his family dearly and enjoyed fishing and gardening. He was a former member of Franklin VFW.

Mr. Dills is survived by his wife of 50 years, Nina Norris Dills; a daughter, Mitzi Dills Warman and husband David of Otto, NC; a son, A. Nick Dills and wife Jennifer of Crestview, FL; two sisters, Evelyn Huber of Franklin, NC and Modean Wray of Columbia, SC and a brother, Glenn Dills of Franklin, NC. Five grandchildren, Torie, Brooklyn, Tyler, Hunter and AnnaRose, also survive.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, February 9, 2013 at 2:00 pm in the Chapel of Bryant Grant Funeral Home with Rev. Al Beck and Rev. Matt Morris officiating. Burial will be in Bethel United Methodist Church Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Tyler Warman, Bruce Elliott, Larry Norris, Chris Norris, Torie Waldroop and Chad Elliott.
Franklin VFW Post #7339 and American Legion Post #108 will perform full military graveside rites.
The family will receive friends Saturday from 1:00 2:00 pm, one hour prior to the service, at the funeral home.

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Wayne Mack Harrison

Franklin, NC - Wayne Mack Harrison, age 80, passed away Sunday, February 3, 2013. He was born November 15, 1932, in Macon County, the son of the late Earl Moten and Clara Shope Harrison. He was married to Grace Setser Harrison for 62 years.

In addition to his wife Wayne is survived by two daughters, Betsi Harrison and Janet Harrison both of Snellville, GA; one son, Mac Harrison and his wife Cindy of Franklin, NC; a god daughter, Vanessa Courtney Chaney of Atlanta, GA; one sister, Jeanette Harrison Ford of Brevard, NC and a son in law, Mike Suttles of Franklin, NC. Nine grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren also survive.

Wayne was a very active individual, hard working and loved the time he spent on his tractors in the hay field. He was very active in matters concerning his church. Generous to a fault where his children and grandchildren were concerned, he didn't give up on anything. He wanted to fly planes and get his pilots' license....he did that and loved being in an ultra light business with his friend, Harland.

Health issues became very real in 1992 at which time he retired, to receive a kidney transplant in 1995. The transplant gave him a "new lease on life" and he went "full steam ahead", traveling to places he'd dreamed of, taking family along to share the experience! Back to the hay fields he loved, always. He spent time with the church Men's Club helping the elderly and needy using his wood splitter to split and deliver firewood.

Following time spent in Scottsboro, AL with Burlington Industries he returned to his boyhood church, Mt. Zion, and served as Sunday School Superintendent. His present church, Memorial United Methodist was built in 1970, he didn't miss a beat; serving on Building Committee, as Church Trustee, on Administrative Board and Men's Club president. In the community he was active in West Macon Volunteer Fire Dept., serving as chief for a period of time and was a member of Junaluska Lodge #145. During his time in Scottsboro, AL, he was Boy Scout Leader of Troop #18.

He enjoyed the 22 years he spent at LBJ Job Corps. serving as the fire suppressant person who took teams to forest fires in most of the lower 48, including the Yellowstone Fire.Wayne was an inspiration to all who had the pleasure of knowing him! He will be missed.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, February 6, 2013 at 3:00 pm at Memorial United Methodist Church with Rev. David Duncan and Rev. Keith Newell officiating. The family will receive friends from 2:00 3:00 pm, one hour prior to the service, at the church.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations to help furnish Franklin's new dialysis center. Donations may be mailed to Franklin Dialysis Center, c/o Commissioner Ronnie Beale, 5 West Main Street, Franklin, NC 28734

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Triangle VA - Muriel Liming Fouts, of Triangle, VA when home to be with the Lord on Friday, Jan. 18, 2013, at Sentara Potomac Hospital. She was the last surviving child of a family of nine brothers and sisters born to the late Frederick F. and Gertrude Cornwell Liming. She was preceded in death by her daughter Muriel Aldora Hohman; and grandson Ian Hohman.

She is survived by her loving husband of 67 years, William "Widge" R. Fouts; two daughters, Donna Wheeler and her husband, James, and Barbara Rountrey and her husband, Eddie; four grandchildren, Jason Wheeler, Chris Wheeler, James Rountrey and Richard Murren; nine great-grandchildren, Dustin, Devin, Macy, TJ, Olivia, Elsa, Mackenzie, Louis and Owen; and one great-great-grandchild, Davyn. Muriel is also survived by her sister-in-laws, Doris Lynch of Franklin, NC and Mary Evelyn Fouts of Waynesville, NC and a brother-in-law, Merritt Fouts and wife Lucile of Franklin, NC.

Muriel was a charter member and Past Worthy Matron of the Eastern Star Calvin A. Lloyd Chapter 81, as well as a charter member of the Potomac Hospital Auxiliary. She was a Red Cross volunteer, a Lady of the Moose and a member of the American Legion Auxiliary.

The family will receive friends from 4 to 8 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 21, at Mountcastle Turch Funeral Home, 4143 Dale Blvd. Dale City, Va. 22193. The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 22, with Robert Lloyd, Rev. Tommy Fouts and Rev. Caden Fouts officiating. Interment to follow at Dumfries Cemetery. A reception will follow at Triangle Baptist Church.

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L C Nix

Highlands, NC - L C Nix, age 92, passed away Friday, February 1, 2013, at his residence. Born in Haywood County, NC, he was the son of the late Oscar and Marguerite Neely Nix. He was married to Ellie Wilson Nix who passed away May 5, 2011. He was a WWII US Air Force Veteran and a member of Highlands First United Methodist Church. He was a district ranger for the US Forest Service in the Atlanta office and completed his Forest Service career in administration.

He is survived by four sisters, Beatrice Buler of Hendersonville, NC, Thelma Smith of Bishopville, SC, Betty Woodall of Clemson, SC and Audrey Tindall of Bishopville, SC and one brother Bill Nix of Thomasville, NC. A number of nieces and nephews also survive.

In addition to his parents and his wife, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Charlie, Ernest and Paul Nix, and sisters, Dorothy Campbell and Beulah Templeton.

Funeral services will be held Sunday, February 3, 2013 at 3:00 p.m. at Highlands First United Methodist Church with Rev. Paul Christy and Rev. Beth Bowser officiating. Burial will be held at Highlands Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Morris Nix, Bert McCall, Roger Wilson, Ralph Reed, John Tate and Craig McCall

The family will receive friends Sunday from 2:00 - 3:00 p.m., one hour prior to the service, at Highlands First United Methodist Church.

The Franklin VFW Post # 7339 and the American Legion Post #108 will conduct complete military graveside rites.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Highlands United Methodist Church, 315 Main Street, Highlands, NC 28741 or to Four Seasons Hospice, 171 Hospital Drive, Suite 600, Highlands, NC 28741.

Bryant Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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Thelma Tyler Glattli

Highlands, NC - Thelma Tyler Glattli, 90, of Highlands, North Carolina, wife of John G. Glattli, died Wednesday, January 30, 2013 at home, joyfully surrounded by her children and grandchildren. The friends and family of Thelma and Johnny are invited to attend a memorial celebration of both their lives at First Baptist Church Highlands on Saturday, February 2nd at 1:00 pm, preceded by a viewing at First Baptist Church on Friday evening from 6:00 to 8:00 pm.

Thelma was the 5th of 9 children born to Henry H. and Hattie Cooper Tyler in Hillsborough County, where she began school at Plant City, FL. The family moved to Ocala, FL to farm. Thelma began cooking for the family at the age of 8, attended the Baptist church there, worked her first job as a child picking strawberries. She was baptized in Lake Thonotosassa in Tampa, and loved being the catcher on the girls softball team with her sister as pitcher. She married Johnny at the age of 17 and after WWII they settled in Deerfield Beach, FL.

Thelma always had a very busy life raising 4 children, teaching for years at Sunday School, running all the family businesses from her home office. Her greatest gift was in hospitality, having dinner parties for her friends and family or making food to take to others. She had a great sense of humor and a gorgeous smile, and loved and cared for family, always putting others first. She has had a home in Highlands for 43 years, was married to Johnny for 73 years and was a member of First Baptist Highlands for 43 years. She will be especially remembered for being a great friend, loving her family, taking great care of everyone around her, and her fabulous homemade dishes.

Thelma was preceded in death by her first born son, Herbert John Glattli from Deerfield Beach, Florida and her husband, Johnny Glattli, who died 12 days before her. She is survived by her son, William Glattli and his wife, Sandy, of Boynton Beach, Florida; her daughter Pam Powell and her husband, Joe, of Highlands; her daughter Becky Simmons and her husband, Joe, of Highlands; 8 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren and a very large extended family who thought of Thelma as their Mom.

In lieu of flower please make donations to Four Seasons or First Baptist Church Highlands. The family appreciates the loving care of the staff at Four Seasons Compassion for Life Hospice.

Bryant Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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John George Glattli

Highlands, NC - John George Glattli, 97, of Highlands, NC, husband of Thelma Tyler Glattli, died Friday, January 18, 2013. The family and friends of John are invited to attend a memorial celebration of his life at First Baptist of Highlands (time and date to be announced). The friends and family of Thelma and Johnny are invited to attend a memorial celebration of both of their lives at First Baptist Church in Highlands on Saturday February 2nd at 1:00 PM, precede by a viewing at First Baptist Church in Highlands on Friday evening from 6:00 8:00PM

John was the ninth child born to Theresa and John F. Glattli in Marion County, Florida. He grew up on their farm outside Ocala, Florida, and attended school in a two room school house there. After serving in WWII as a medic in the battery of Harbor Defenses of Puget Sound in Washington State, he moved with his family to Deerfield Beach, FL.

His businesses included landscape design, maintenance, and pest control. He also built several rental warehouse complexes in Florida. And, he was a land developer and excavator in Florida and Highlands. Johnnie and Thelma have had a home in Highlands for 43 years. His favorite hobbies were landscaping, gardening, and woodworking. He was a member of the First Baptist of Highlands for 43 years. Johnnie will be especially remembered by friends for delivering firewood, filling their mantles with wood crafts he had made, assisting in building or gardening projects for neighbors and friends, and co hosting too many gatherings to number.

John was preceded in death by his first born son, Herbert John Glattli, a fire chief in Deerfield Beach, FL. He is survived by his son William Glattli and his wife Sandy of Boynton Beach, FL, his daughter Pam Powell and her husband Joe Powell of Highlands, his daughter Becky Simmons and her husband Joe Simmons of Highlands, 8 greatly loved grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren, and a very large extended family that loved him dearly.

In lieu of flowers a donation to Hospice or First Baptist of Highlands would be appreciated. The family appreciates the loving care of the staff at Fidelia Eckerd nursing home and Four Seasons Compassion for Life. An online memorial message may be sent to www.bryantgrantfuneralhome.com. Bryant Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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Irene Moffitt Hughey

Cashiers, NC - Irene Moffitt Hughey, age 85, of Cashiers, NC passed away Sunday, January 27, 2013. She was born in Macon County, she was the daughter of the late Finley and Vylena McCall Moffitt. She was married to Doyle Hughey who preceded her in death. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother and loved doing crafts and sewing. She was the oldest living member of Cashiers Church of God where she was former church clerk and a member of Ladies Ministries.

Mrs. Hughey is survived by two daughters, Brenda Moss and husband Larry of Cashiers, NC and Hilda Nevius and husband Terry of Glenville, NC; two sons, Leland Hughey and wife Jayne and Clay Hughey all of Cashiers, NC; two sisters, Azilea Fugate of Cashiers, NC and Willean Stiwinter of Cullowhee, NC and two brothers, Marvin Moffitt of Cullowhee, NC and Cleamon Moffitt of Cashiers, NC; 13 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren.
In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a sister and two brothers.

Funeral services will be held Friday, February 1, 2013 at 2:00 pm at Cashiers Church of God with Rev. Markus Zipperer and Rev. Scottie Patrick officiating. Burial will be in Pleasant Grove Cemetery. Pallbearers will be grandsons, Todd Moss, Chris Moss, Stacey Dillard, Chadd Hughey, Trent Nevius, Jonathan Hughey, Matthew Dillard, and Brady Wise.

The family will receive friends Friday, from 12:00 2:00 pm, two hours prior to the service at the church.

Bryant Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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Charles Darren Frazier

Franklin, NC - Charles Darren Frazier, age 44, of Matthews, NC formerly of Franklin, passed away Saturday, January 26, 2013. Born in Jackson County, he was the son of Fred S. Frazier of Marshville, NC and Anna Paulette Mincey King of Franklin, NC. He was a purchasing agent for McGee Corporation. He was a loving son and father and loved NASCAR Racing and fishing. He was a member of Ellijay Missionary Baptist Church.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by a son, Charles Marshall Frazier of the home; maternal grandmother, Christine Mincey of Franklin, NC; paternal grandmother, Virginia Frazier of Matthews, NC; two brothers, Stacy Frazier and wife Melissa of Matthews, NC and Brandt A. Frazier of Franklin, NC, and six nieces and nephews. Also surviving is his longtime and loving companion, Amanda Cooper.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, January 31, 2013 at 2:00 pm in the Chapel of Bryant Grant Funeral Home with Rev. Morris Tippett officiating. Burial will be in Ellijay Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Mitchell Dills, Jeffrey Dills, Brandon Hood, Chuck Bailey, Badger Bates, Aaron Cooper and Ronnie Vanhook. The family will receive friends Thursday, from 12:30 2:00 pm, prior to the service, at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Ellijay Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, c/o Wanda Bolick, 80 Woodrow Laws Lane, Franklin, NC 28734.

Bryant Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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Irma Mae Autrey Thomas

Franklin, NC -Irma Mae Awtrey Thomas, age 75, of Franklin, NC passed away Saturday, January 25, 2013 in a local hospital. She was born in Birmingham, AL, the daughter of the late Frank Lester and Irma Edy Ann Martin Awtrey. She was retired from Bassett Walker. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Bobby Jerome Thomas who died in 1990.

She was is survived by three daughters Clara Dykes and husband David, Brenda Stanfield and husband Doug and Trudy Thomas all of Franklin, two sisters, Elizabeth Brown of Monticello GA and Clara Gibby of Griffin GA, two brothers, Jack Awtrey of Griffin, GA and David Autrey and wife Jeanette of Franklin. Five grandchildren; three great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews also survive. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Harvey Awtrey and Johnny Awtrey.

Funeral services will be held Monday, January 28th at 2:00 PM in the Chapel of Bryant Grant Funeral Home with the Rev. Eugene Moore officiating. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Joey Dykes, Brian Stanfield, Bryan Weddington, Craig Awtrey, Lance Hughes and Jonathan Dean.

The family will receive friends from 12:00 to 2:00 PM Monday at Bryant Grant Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Alzheimer's Association, Western Carolina Chapter, 3800 Shamrock Drive, Charlotte, NC 28215.

Bryant Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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Lillian "Pete" McCall

Highlands, NC - Lillian "Pete" McCall, age 90 of Highlands, NC, passed away Sunday, January 20, 2013. She was born in Oconee County, SC, the daughter of the late Fred and Annie Sisk Chapman. She was married to Bill McCall, who passed away October 16, 1986. She retired from People's Department Store as a salesperson. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother and she loved to crochet and quilt and volunteered at Highlands High School lunch room. She was a member of Highlands First Baptist Church where she worked in the nursery for several years.

Mrs. McCall is survived by two daughters, Frieda Bennett and Mary Jane McCall both of Highlands; five grandchildren, Pam Bennett, Keri Downing, Nicolaus McCall, Amy McCall and Quinton Wood and one great grandchild, Tyler Downing. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a son, Mike McCall and a sister, Vallie Jester.

Funeral service will be held Wednesday, January 23, 2013 at 3:00 pm at Highlands First Baptist Church with Dr. Mark Ford officiating. Burial will be in Highlands Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 2:00 3:00 pm, one hour prior to the service, at the church. Memorial donations may be made to Four Seasons Hospice, 171 Hospital Drive, Highlands, NC 28741 or Tamassee DAR, PO Box 8, Tamassee, SC 29686.

Bryant Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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Harry Lyn Neal

Franklin, NC - Harry Lyn Neal, age 53, of Canton, NC formerly of Macon County passed away Saturday, January 19, 2013 at an Asheville Hospital. He was born in Macon County, the son of the late Harry Elmer and Bobbie Bracken Neal. He was a funeral director for Bryant Funeral Home.

He is survived by his son, Ian Alexander Neal of Franklin, NC; a grandson, Xander Austin Neal; his sister, Lisa Neal Hall and her husband Brian of Clover, SC..

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, January 22 at 1:00PM in the Chapel of Bryant Grant Funeral Home with Rev. Janet Greene officiating. Burial will be held at Woodlawn Cemetery.

The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at Bryant Grant Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, Macon County Unit Relay for Life, PO Box 1648, Franklin, NC 28744.

Bryant Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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Overton "Tony" Chambers II

Highlands - Overton "Tony" Chambers II, 81, of Highlands, NC, passed away Saturday, January 19, 2013 at his home on Tartan Ridge after a long battle with cancer.

Tony was born July 14, 1931 in Chicago, IL to Overton and Dayis Deitrich Chambers. He was predeceased by his sister, Jan Chmar (Col. Paul Chmar) of Highlands. Tony first came to Highlands in 1936 where he spent his summers. During that time, Tony stayed at Tricemont Terrace until his family's home was completed on Buck Creek Road. As a teenager, he met many people that became lifelong friends one of whom also became his wife. Tony married Isabel Hall June 15, 1951 and they shared many loves together travel, music, friends, family and each other.

Tony attended Evanston High School, and graduated from Lawrenceville Preparatory School. He then went to Dartmouth College and graduated with a BA in English. While in Dartmouth, he was a member of the Zeta Psi Fraternity, sang in the Glee Club, and was a member of the Dartmouth Outing Club.
After graduation, Tony returned to Highlands. He was a self taught Blacksmith and many homes in Highlands have railings, fire place screens and tables of wrought iron made with his hands. He was a member of the Southern Highlands Handicraft Guild. Also during this time, he taught schools at Tamassee School in Salem, SC.

Tony worked at Life of Georgia in Atlanta from 1957 1971 in the corporate office and became a Life Fellow. While in Atlanta he attended St. Martin in the Fields Episcopal Church. He was a Boy Scout leader and was the father and grandfather of four Eagle Scouts. He was instrumental in bringing his Scout troop to Highlands to "Camp Buck Creek" so he could share his love of Highlands with others.

He moved back to Highlands in 1971 to work at Tudor N. Hall & Associates and Village Service. He worked as a Real Estate Agent and Insurance salesman. He later purchased the real estate division of the business and became owner and President of The Chambers Agency, REALTORS.

Tony was a member of The Church of the Incarnation in Highlands, NC where he served as a Senior Warden, and multiple times as Vestry member, Lay reader, Chalice Assistant and former choir member.
Tony was a former member of the Jaycees of Highlands. He was a member and past President of the Highlands Cashiers Board of REALTORS and served on multiple committees. He was a member, past President and Paul Harris Fellow of the Highlands Rotary Club. Together with his wife, Isabel received the Robert DuPree Award from the Highlands Chamber of Commerce in honor of their continuing support of Highlands.

Tony was a member of the Highlands Writer's Group and the Blue Ridge Writer's Group. He had written and published two novels, The Inheritance and Lost & Found. He also penned Remembering Highlands, a book of short stories told by his wife Isabel Hall Chambers about growing up in Highlands.

Tony traveled extensively, and enjoyed camping, hiking, beach trips, skiing, skeet shooting, dancing and having the occasional hootenanny with friends and family. He also enjoyed researching genealogy and reading. He loved all kinds of music, and played the accordion, mandolin, and bagpipes. He was a piper and member of the Highlands Pipes and Drums. Tony loved Highlands and its local people. He enjoyed sharing his love of the area, and wanted others to experience it the same way.

Tony is survived by his wife, Isabel Hall Chambers, three sons Overton Tucker (Jeannie), Thomas Tudor(Vickie) and Timothy Gilbert (Karen) all of Highlands. He left nine grandchildren: Spencer Chambers (Mandy), Royce Chambers, Sam Chambers (Jessica), Adam Chambers, Kasey Chambers, Amanda Chambers, Bessie Chambers, Erin Britt (Travis), and Susan Floyd. Five great grandchildren, and many nieces, nephews and a lifelong list of friends also survive.

In lieu of flowers, it has been requested that donations be sent to The Church of the Incarnation Bell Endowment Fund, The Highlands Historical Society or the charity of your choice.

Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of the funeral services which will be held Wednesday, January 23, 2013 at11:00 am at the Episcopal Church of The Incarnation in Highlands with Father Bruce Walker officiating.
The family will receive friends Tuesday, January 22 from 6:00 8:00 PM at the Episcopal Church of The Incarnation.

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Patricia Joann Fortin

Franklin, NC - Patricia Joann Fortin, age 69, of Franklin, NC, passed away Thursday, January 17, 2013. She was born in Bridgeport, Connecticut, the daughter of the late Herbert Arthur Bancroft and Mary Lucille Butch Bancroft. She was an accountant for forty years for Albemarle Corporation.

She is survived by a daughter, Kathi Jones and her husband, Rusty of Franklin, NC, an aunt, Patricia Brainard of Franklin, NC; two sisters, Kathleen Keener of Franklin, NC and Carol Bancroft of Clayton, GA; three brothers, Richard Bancroft and wife Barbara of East Granby, CT, Carl Bancroft of Wethersfield, CT, and Alfred Lemieux and wife Susan of Dubuque, Iowa.

Memorials services will be held at a later date. Memorial donations may be made to American Diabetes Association, 16 A Brozzini Court, Greenville, SC 29615.

Bryant Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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Grace Rogers Franklin

Franklin, NC - Grace Rogers Franklin, age 91, of the Clarks Chapel Community, Franklin, passed away Sunday, January 13, 2013 at a local nursing home. She was a lifelong native of Macon County, the daughter of the late Charles A. and Clara Jane Vanhook Rogers. She was married to Cameron Woodrow Franklin who passed away in 1981. She worked at VanRaalte and CR Industries and was a member of the Clark's Chapel United Methodist Church. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She was a hard worker, caring for others and raising her family. She was a loyal sports fan of the Falcons, Duke and especially the Braves. She took great pride in being the leader of Caring and Sharing Widow's Group.

She is survived by her daughter, Jean Johnson and her husband, Robert of Gloucester, VA; two sons, Jim Franklin of Loganville, GA and Hugh Franklin and his wife Gloria of Franklin, NC. Six grandchildren, eleven great grandchildren and two step grandchildren also survive. She was preceded in death by a son, Larry Franklin, a daughter in law, Sarah Bryson Franklin and a brother, Albert Rogers.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, January 17 at 11:00 am at Clarks Chapel United Methodist Church with Rev. Al Beck and Rev. David Williams officiating. Burial will be held at the church cemetery. Pallbearers will be grandsons, Harrison Brinkley, Cameron Franklin, Jim Estes, Matt Brinkley, Eli Estes, Samuel Estes and Janson Brinkley.

The family will receive friends Wednesday, January 16 from 6:00 8:00 pm at Bryant Grant Funeral Home where the body will remain until being placed in the church thirty minutes prior to the service.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Clarks Chapel Cemetery Fund, 1999 Clarks Chapel Road, Franklin, NC 28734.

Bryant Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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Thomas Andrew Parker

Clayton, GA - Thomas Andrew Parker, 55, of Red Fox Lane, Clayton, Georgia, affectionately known as "Tommy" died suddenly and unexpectedly Sunday afternoon January 13, 2013.

Born in Rabun County, December 30, 1957, he was the son of James Andrew Parker of Franklin, NC and the late Peggy Ann Martin Parker. He was employed for several years in the Textile Industry with Fruit of the Loom and most recently with Ingles Market in Clayton. He was a former member of the Clayton Volunteer Fire Department. He was a member of the Battle Branch Baptist Church.

Tommy was preceded in death by two sisters; Elizabeth Parker and Linda Parker Holcomb, and is survived by his wife, Claudia Watts Parker of the home and by a son, Kendall Parker of Clayton; by his father and step mother, James Andrew and Margie Quilliams Parker of Franklin, NC and a step brother, Bobby Vinson of Clayton.

Funeral services will be at the Battle Branch Baptist Church Wednesday, January 16, 2013 at 2:00PM with Rev. Madison McCrackin officiating with Layman Lloyd Hunter at graveside service at Liberty Cemetery.

The body is at Hunter Funeral Home where family will receive friends Tuesday evening January 15, 2013 from 7:00-9:00PM.

The family is at the home on Red Fox Lane, Clayton, Georgia

Hunter Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
An on-line obituary and register is available at www.hunterfunralhomega.com

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John Williamson

Franklin, NC - John Williamson, age 98, of Franklin, NC passed away Sunday, January 13, 2013. Born in New York, NY, he was the son of the late Jervis Coats and Helen Nellie McCluskie Williamson. He was married to the late Pearl Rodwell Williamson who died in 2007.

Mr. Williamson was credit manager for Exxon Mobile; was a volunteer fireman in Millwood, NY and liked woodworking and boating. He was a member of First Baptist Church, McAllen, TX and attended First Alliance Church in Franklin.

He is survived by a daughter, Elizabeth Carol Wiegand and husband Richard of Oxford, NC; two sons, Jervis Scott Williamson and wife Suzanne of Franklin, NC and John Kit Williamson and wife Darcy of Owasso, OK; one brother, Jervis Williamson and wife Marjorie of Connecticut; six grandchildren; six great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, February 2, 2013 at 4:00 pm in the Chapel of Bryant Grant Funeral Home with Rev. Gary Dodgion and Rev. Mitch Shultz officiating. Military rites will be conducted by the Franklin VFW Post #7339 and American Legion Post #108.

Memorial donations may be made to American Diabetes Association, PO Box 11454, Alexandria, VA 22312.

Bryant Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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Leesa Lynn Crisp

Highlands - Leesa Lynn Crisp, age 55, of Highlands, NC passed away Saturday, January 12, 2013. Born in Marion Co., IN, she was the daughter of James N. Scott and Mary Louise Knight Scott of New Castle, IN.
She is survived by her husband of 25 years, Charles "Chuck" Crisp of Highlands, NC; two daughters, Michele Martin and husband Josh, of Woodstock, GA., Krista Chapman and husband Justin of Ball Ground, GA; one son David Crisp and wife Alyson of Asheville, NC; four grandchildren, Rachel and Zachary Chapman and Karson and Emory Martin; one sister, Karin Potts, of Highlands, NC, and two brothers, Lance Scott, of Fort White, FL and Michael Scott of Micanopy FL.

Leesa was a homemaker who loved cooking and singing. She was a loving wife, mother, sister and grandmother.

A memorial service will be held Tuesday, January 15, 2013 at 2:00 PM in the Chapel of Bryant Grant Funeral Home in Highlands with Rev. Matt Shuler officiating. Burial will be in the Highlands Memorial Park at a later date. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 1:00 until 2:00 pm, one hour prior to the service, at the funeral home.

Memorial donations may be made to the ASPCA, PO Box 96929, Washington, DC 20090.

Bryant Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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Samuel Bernard Womack

Franklin, NC - Samuel Bernard Womack, age 85, passed away Saturday, January 5, 2013 at Burlington, NC. Dad was born October 10, 1927 the sixth child of James Otto and Sarah Harriett McIntyre Womack. He married Christina May Slade April 11, 1953 in St. Matthew, Church of England in Yiewsley, Middlesix County, England. They are the parents of two sons, Gary Bernard Womack and his wife Cathie of Hopewell, NJ and David Keith Womack of Monroe, NC; three daughters, Denise Womack Cox of Highpoint, NC, Cindy Womack Tuck of Burlington, NC and Deborah Jean Womack of Burlington, NC; six grandchildren, Andrew, Johnathan, Christopher Womack and Brandon Tuck, Sarah Cox and Emma Cox; sisters, Margaret Clark of Franklin. He was preceded in death by an infant sister, Lori Womack; brothers, T. Dover Womack, Harold W. Womack, Raymond Womack; sisters, Mary Josephine Henry and Christine Lavada Causey.

Sam enlisted in the US Navy in 1944 and was assigned to the USS Dyess out of Norflolk, VA (DD880) performing patrol duty along the Atlantic coast and then in early 1945 he was assigned to the Asian & Pacific Theater of Operation and the Occupation of Japan. He was discharged in May 1946. After a brief return to Franklin, Sam enlisted in the Army Air Corp in February 1947. He retired from the Air Force in April 1972 with the rank of Master Sargeant. His Air Force assignments were McCellan AFB, California (retired), Welford/Greenham Common AF bases; Tinker AFB Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Lakenheath AFB; Duluth AFB, Duluth Minnesota; Saudi Arabia, Dahahran Zutan Airport; Mountain Home AFB, Mountain Home, ID; Orlando (McCoy) AFB, Orlando, FL. His service medals include the National Defense Medal, Army of Occupation, World War II, Asian Pacific Campaign Medal, American Campaign Medal, Good Conduct Medal. After his retirement from the Air Force, he enrolled in the Environmental Science Course at South Western Community College, Sylva, Jackson County, NC. In June of 1974 he took a job with the town of Franklin with the water & waste disposal plant and worked for two and one half years. After his resignation from the city, he went to work for the Franklin Mineral Products Company, as a laboratory technician, Quality Control and waste water disposal. He worked for this company for the next ten years prior to his retirement in 1988.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, January 9 at 2:00 PM in the Chapel of Bryant Grant Funeral Home with Rev. Chris Whittaker officiating. Burial will be in the Woodlawn Cemetery. Pallbearers will be James Womack, Charles Womack, Jonathan Womack, Andrew Womack and Brandon Tuck. The VFW Post #7339 and American Legion #108 will conduct full military graveside rites.

The family will receive friends Wednesday, January 9 from 1:00 2:00 PM, one hour prior to the service at Bryant Grant Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the VFW Funeral Detail, Neil Riendeau, 1155 N. Skeenah Road, Franklin, NC 28734,

Bryant Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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Carolyn Janie Munger

Highlands, NC - Carolyn Janie Munger, age 65, of Highlands, NC passed away Thursday, January 03, 2013 at her residence. She was born in Rabun County, GA the daughter of the late Isaac N. and Emma Louise Henry Keener. She was a store manager at Bryson's Food Store and was a member of the First Baptist Church in Highlands. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother and sister. She loved animals, gardening, being outdoors and growing roses and orchids.

She is survived by her husband of 47 years, Lawrence Munger, her daughter, Pamela Peck of Highlands, NC and her son, Jeff Munger and his fiance, Carla Norris of Goshen Indiana; a sister, Peggy Reese of Highlands, NC; two brothers, Mike Keener and his wife Audrey of Highlands and Anthony Isaac Keener and his wife, Kitty of Enterprise, AL; two grandchildren, Whitney Talley and Bobbi Jo Talley and one great granddaughter, Aubrie Lynn Potts. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, January 08 at 2:00PM in the the Chapel of Bryant Grant Funeral Home in Highlands with Rev. Oliver Rice and Rev. Gary McCall officiating. Burial will be held at Highlands Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Chris Reese, David Reese, Jason Reese, Kenny Talley, Marshall Buck and Isaac Ramey.

The family will receive friends Monday, Januray 7 from 6:00 8:00PM at Bryant Grant Funeral Home in Highlands.

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Weyman Nelson Waldroop

Otto -Weyman Nelson Waldroop, age 79 of Otto passed away Staurday. January 5, 2013 in a local hospital. He was a native of Macon County, the son of the late Nelson and Maggie Evans Waldroop. Weyman was a US Army Veteran of the Korean War and was retired from Lockheed Martin where he was a supervisor over the machinist department. He was a loving father, grandfather and great grandfather and was a cattle farmer.

He was blessed with many dear friends and was a professed Christion of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. The daughters would like to thank their Dad's close friends for the love and support they showed him. He cherished each one.

Surviving are three daughtersTeresa Rogers of Homer, GA, Karen Wilson and husband Gary of Dawsonville, GA and Lisa Glover and husband Keith of Dawsonville GA.; three sisters, Sarah Bryson and husband Bob of Franklin, Carolyn Smith and husband Paul of Winston Salem, NC and Alda Ferris and husband Everette of Franklin, NC. Seven grandchildren, Jessica, Jordan, Levi, Chase, Clay, Josh and Stephanie; one great grandchild, Aydan.

Memorial services will be held at 3:00 PM Tuesday January 8th in the Chapel of Bryant Grant Funeral Home with the Rev. Davis Hooper officiating. The family will recieve friends one hour prior to the service.
Military rites will be conducted by the Franklin VFW Post #7339and American Legion Post #108.

Bryant Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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Grady Jones

Franklin, NC - Grady Jones, age 90, of Franklin, NC passed away Friday, January 4, 2013. Born in Macon County, he was the son of the late George and Lola Hastings Jones. He was married to Effie Mae Martin Jones who died in 1992. Mr. Jones retired from the Town of Franklin where he was an equipment operator. He love gardening, tinkering on small engines and raising livestock. He was a loving father, grandfather and great grandfather and was of the Pentecostal faith.

He is survived by two sisters, Ethel Waldroop and Rosa Lee Williams, both of Franklin, NC; 12 grandchildren; 22 great grandchildren and 11 great great grandchildren.

In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by three daughters, Mildred Sue Jones Crisp, Margaret Simonds Jones and Joann Simonds Maney; one son, Douglas Grady Jones, and eight brothers and sisters.

Funeral service will be held Monday, January 7, 2013 at 11:00 am in the Chapel of Bryant Grant Funeral Home with Rev. Rick Ballew and Rev. Melvin Reed officiating. Burial will be in Coweeta Baptist Church Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Eli Green, Ned Holbrooks, Justin Farmer, Chris Rhinehart, James Jones and Zack Jones. The family will receive friends Sunday evening from 6:00 8:00 pm at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Four Seasons Hospice, 171 Hospital Road, Highlands, NC 28741.

Bryant Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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Rev. David Maney

Franklin, NC - Rev. David Marshall Maney, age 85, of Franklin, NC went home to be with our Lord on Thursday, January 3, 2013. He was born March 4, 1927 in Clay County, NC to the late Samuel Maney and Martha Bradshaw Maney. He was also preceded in death by a daughter, Carolyn Peek; a brother, Doyle Maney and a sister, Lottie Spivey.

He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He was a Church of God minister for 57 years, pastoring churches in the states of Washington and North Carolina. He liked trout fishing and gardening and he loved being with his family. He was a member and former pastor of the Franklin Church of God.

He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Villa Mae Dills Maney; a son, Steve Maney and his wife Nancy; a daughter, JoAnn Case and her husband, Jim; five grandchildren, Christopher Peek, Jeremy Maney, Amanda Maney Downs, Jamey Case, Janell Case; five great grandchildren, Sydney, Madison, Maggie, Callie and Nicholas; three brothers, Ruel Maney, Robert Maney, Delmer Maney and one sister, Opal Mashburn.

Funeral services will be held Sunday, January 6 at 3:00PM at the Franklin Church of God with Pastor Thurman Jenkins, Pastor Phillip Cochran and Rev. Don Moffitt officiating. Burial will be at Woodlawn Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Christopher Peek, Jeremy Maney, Jamey Case, Howell Downs, Kevin Watson and Randy Gibbs. Honorary pallbearers will be Cecil Brooks, Claude Waldroop, David Hastings, Rev. Hank Connor, Charles Hartley and Dexter Vinson.

The family will receive friends Sunday, January 6 from 1:00 3:00 PM, two hours prior to the service at the Franklin Church of God.

Bryant Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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Billy Joe Stockton

Franklin, NC - Billy Joe Stockton, age 76, of Cody, Wyoming, formerly of Franklin, NC passed away Saturday, December 22, 2012 at Cody, Wyoming. He was born in Macon County, NC the son of the late Wade and Edna Belle Hall Stockton. He was married to Emilo Fujikawa Stockton who passed away November 10, 2005. He was retired from the US Navy where he was a member of the DAV-Fleet Reserve Association.

He is survived by his son, Bobby Joe Stockton of Cody, Wyoming; two grandchildren, Kori Christin and Wade Raymond Stockton; one brother, Morris Stockton and his wife Marilyn.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 5, 2013 at 10:00 AM at Baldwin-Fairchild Funeral Home-Conway Funeral Chapel. Burial will be held at Glen Haven Memorial Park, Winter Park, FL.

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Ethelene Dayton Smith

Franklin, NC - Ethelene Dayton Smith, age 85, of Franklin, NC passed away Thursday, January 3, 2013 at a Jackson County Nursing Center. She was born in Hayesville, NC, the daughter of Grover Bryan and Maude Kirby Dayton. She was married to Ellis William Smith who passed away October 01, 2010. She was a homemaker and a member of Longview Baptist Church.

She is survived by two sisters, Katherine Davis of Franklin, NC and Mary Nancy McDowell of Newborn, GA Several nieces and nephews also survive. She was preceded in death by two brothers, J.D. Dayton and Clarence Dayton.

Funeral services will be held Monday, January 07, 2013 at 2:00 PM in the Chapel of Bryant Grant Funeral Home with Rev. Steve Reeves officiating. Burial will be held at Woodlawn Cemetery.

The family will receive friends Monday, January 07 from 1:00 2:00 PM, one hour prior to the service at Bryant Grant Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Four Seasons Hospice, 571 South Allen Road, Flat Rock, NC 28731.

Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences are available by visiting bryantgrantfuneralhome.com or by email.

Amelia W. Bryson

Franklin, NC - Amelia W. Bryson, age 96, of Franklin, NC passed away, Tuesday, January 01, 2013 at a local hospital. She was a lifelong resident of Macon County, the daughter of the late Frank and Annie Reece Wright. She was married to Ray Bryson who passed away December 6, 2007. She was a homemaker and a member of Cullasaja Assembly of God Church. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother and great great grandmother and friend. She loved farming, gardening and loved her Lord.

She is survived by her daughter, Alice Louise Davis and her husband Roger of Franklin, NC; her sons, James Ray Bryson and his wife Pat of Inman, SC, Charles Frank Bryson and his wife Frances and Ralph Leslie Bryson and his wife Linda all of Franklin, NC. Thirteen grandchildren, thirty two great grandchildren and five great great grandchildren also survive. She was preceded in death by a great granddaughter, Lyla Maxon and a brother, Newell Wright.

Funeral services will be held Friday, January 4th at 2:00 pm in the Chapel of Bryant Grant Funeral Home, with Rev. Alton Dendy, Rev. Albert Gray and Rev. Greg Rogers officiating. Burial will be in Salem Cemetery. Grandsons will serve as pallbearers. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 pm, Thursday evening at Bryant Grant Funeral Home.

Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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Guy Ronald Wilburn

Franklin, NC - Guy Ronald Wilburn, age 52, of Franklin, NC, passed away Monday, December 31, 2012. He was born in York County, SC, the son of the late Guy and Ruby Tallent Wilburn. He was co owner of Wilburn and Sons Landscaping. He was a loving father and grandfather, brother and son. He loved football and was a jokester. He was a member of Leslie Church of God in Rock Hill, SC.

He is survived by his wife, Cynthia Jernigan Wilburn; two daughters, Crystal Ezzell of Chester, SC and Reeva Wilburn of Goldsboro, NC; son, Dylan Shane Wilburn of Goldsboro, NC; three sisters, Gayle Thomas of Rock Hill, SC, Kathy Miller and Pam Watts both of Franklin, NC; brother, Ricky Wilburn of Rock Hill, SC; four grandchildren Nathaniel Kirby, Andrew Ezzell, Sugey Cepeda, Jr. and Bentley Cepeda; several special nieces and nephews also survive.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Justin Ryan Wilburn.

Funeral services and burial will be held in Rock Hill, SC.

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Betty Burriss Norton

Greenville, SC - Betty Burriss Norton, 68, of Greenville, SC, passed away peacefully at home with her family by her side early Tuesday morning after a long battle of cancer. Born in Anderson, SC she was the daughter of the late Malcolm and Lula Burriss.

She was a loving wife, mother and nana.

She is survived by her husband of 47 years, Robert Norton of Greenville; three sons and one daughter, Robert Norton, Jr. and wife Regina of Waldorf, MD, Randy Norton and wife Evelyn of Mauldin, SC, Ryan Norton and wife Evelina of Coconut Creek, FL, Laurie DeLuca and husband Lou of Myrtle Beach, SC and seven grandchildren, Austin, Hunter, Jessica, and Brian Norton and Louie, Landon, and Lawson DeLuca.

Funeral service will be held Saturday, January 5, 2013 at 1:00 pm in the Chapel of Bryant Grant Funeral Home, Highlands, NC with Rev. Roy Lowe officiating. Burial will be in Highlands Memorial Park. The family will receive friends, Saturday from 12:00 until 1:00 pm, one hour prior to the service, at the funeral home.

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Kenneth Webb

Franklin, NC - Kenneth Webb, age 66, of Franklin, NC passed away Monday, December 31, 2012. Born in Rabun Co., GA, he was the son of Omie Mae Webb of Franklin, NC and the late George L. Webb. He was married to the late Gloria Ann Stiwinter Webb who died in 2007. He was a veteran of the U. S. Army serving during Vietnam where he was an expert rifleman; an MP and dog handler. During his service, he received two Purple Hearts and a Medal of Valor. He was a truck driver for Bates Concrete and loved NASCAR racing. He was a loving father, grandfather and great grandfather.

He is survived by a daughter, Nyoka Yoyanda Webb of Franklin; two sons, Nicholas L. Webb and Kenneth Paul Webb and wife Wendy, all of Franklin; two sisters, Libby Beck and Lorene Younger, both of Franklin; 12 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.

Funeral service will be held Thursday, January 3, 2013 at 2:00 pm in the Chapel of Bryant Grant Funeral Home with Rev. Gary Wayne Buhl and Rev. Danny Prince officiating. Burial will be in Strain Cemetery. Franklin VFW Post #7339 and American Legion Post #108 will conduct full military graveside rites. Pallbearers will be Brandon Buhl, Scott Beck, Lamar Beck, James Beck, George Stiwinter and Jerry Stiwinter. The family will receive friend Wednesday evening from 6:00 until 8:00 pm at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made directly to Bryant Grant Funeral Home, 105 West Main Street, Franklin, NC 28734.

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Artista Burd

Franklin, NC - Artista Burd, age 93, of Franklin, NC passed away Sunday, December 30, 2012. Born in Franklin County, OH, she was the daughter of the late Clyde and Bessy Featherof Poling. She was married to Edwin Burd who died in 1996. She loved flower arranging; was very active in Senior Citizen's Program and was a member of Truth Tabernacle Church. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother.

Mrs. Burd is survived by a son, Paul David Burd and wife Donna of Franklin, NC; two granddaughters, April Rios and Allison Burd and a great granddaughter, Sophia Rios.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, January 5, 2012 at 3:00 pm in the Chapel of Bryant Grant Funeral Home with Rev. Jason Watts officiating.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Hospice Services MedWest Harris, 132 Sylva Plaza, Sylva, NC 28779.

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Willie Gunter Mahler

Highlands - Willie Gunter Mahler, age 59, of Highlands, NC passed away Thursday, December 27, 2012. He was the son of Gunter and Charlotte Mahler and worked in the landscape business.

No funeral services are planned.

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Richard "Dick" Lee Mashburn

Franklin, NC - Richard "Dick" Lee Mashburn, age 78, of Franklin, NC, passed away Thursday, December 27, 2012. He was born in Macon County, the son of the late Henry J. and Ruth Angel Mashburn. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He was a US Army Veteran serving during the Korean War. He worked at Burlington Industries for eleven years and retired from Belden Electrical Cord Industries, where he was a supervisor. He liked to hunt and fish and coached youth football.

He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Jimmie Sherrill Mashburn; three daughters, Elaine Mashburn, Eva Jane Dills and husband Mike and Sherril Bishop and husband Bobby all of Franklin, NC; one son, Rick Mashburn of Franklin, NC; three sisters, Edna Burnette of Asheville, NC, Susie Shires of West Virginia and Betty Moffitt of Asheville, NC; four brothers, Jack Mashburn, Johnny Mashburn, and Wayne Mashburn all of Franklin, NC and Gene Mashburn of Dothan, AL; six grandchildren, Justin Dills, Nicholas Mashburn, Clinton Mashburn, Cody Dills, Breanna Bishop and Kaitlin Bishop; two great grandchildren, Adrian Mashburn and Kiley Mashburn. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Frances Morrison and a brother, Joe Mashburn.

Funeral services will be held Monday, December 31st at 2:00 pm in the Chapel of Bryant Grant Funeral Home with Rev. Mark Bishop officiating. Burial will be at Patton United Methodist Church Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Nicholas Mashburn, Mitchell Mashburn, Kenny Mashburn, Justin Dills, Cody Dills, Clinton Mashburn, and Keith Lewis.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Angel Medical Center Outpatient Medicine Building Fund, PO Box 1209, Franklin, NC 28734.

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Paul Lamar Duvall

Franklin, NC - Paul Lamar Duvall, age 82, of Franklin, NC, passed away Wednesday, December 26, 2012. He was born in Macon County, the son of the late H. Wayne and Novia Brendle Duvall. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He was a US Army Veteran, serving during the Korean War. He owned and operated several service stations in Franklin as well as his Radiator Repair Shop. He liked to hunt, fish, and ride motorcycles. Paul was one of the first members of the Franklin Rescue Squad, a life member of Franklin VFW Post #7339, and a member of Cowee Baptist Church.

He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Julia Waldroop Duvall; three daughters, Diane Stanley and husband Donnie, Margaret Perry and husband Vic and Polly Farley and husband David all of Franklin, NC; two sisters, Betty Teem and Dorothy Berry both of Franklin, NC; five granddaughters, Miranda Manley and husband Daniel, Jessica Stanley, Mia Stanley, Lindsay Shuler and Erin Kimsey; He was preceded in death by brothers, Garland, J. B. and Ralph Duvall, and nephews, Larry and Gary Duvall.

Per his request there will be no services, the family will receive friends from 5:00 till 7:00 pm Friday evening at Bryant Grant Funeral Home.

Memorials may be made to a Charity of One's Choice.

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Helene Therese Bradley

Franklin, NC - Helene Therese Bradley, age 91, of Franklin, NC passed away Thursday, December 27, 2012 at a local hospital. She was born in Calais, France the daughter of the late Charles and Therese Cuignet Furneaux. She was married to Luther "Brad" Thayer Bradley who passed away July 27, 2008. She was a telephone operator, hospital volunteer and was a member of Hickory Knoll United Methodist Church.

She is survived by her son, Charles Luther Bradley of Live Oak, FL.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Macon County Humane Society, PO Box 81/851 Lake Emory Road, Franklin, NC 28734.

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David Ebert

Highlands, NC - On November 23, 2011, Dave began a journey down a path to survive pancreatic cancer. The obstacles on his route became too great on December 15, 2012. Dave was predeceased by his father, Robert J. Ebert; his sister, Pat; brother, Bill, and brother, Ted.

Giving him strength to carry on was Sam Gunter, his devoted partner of 33 years and spouse since March 23, 2012. Family members missing Dave are his mother, Hazel of Visalia, CA; brother, Jack (Cheryl) of Johnson City, NY; brother, Tom of Clovis, CA; sister in law, Geordie (Ted) of Visalia, CA; sister in law, Paula (Bill) of Rancho Mirage, CA and brother in law, Jay Dann (Pat). His loving in laws include mother in law, Ruth Gunter; brother in law Don (Jim); sister in law, Carol (Frank) Hall; sister in law, Joyce (Cecil) McLean; sister in law, Mary Ann Gunter, all of SC, along with numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews, all of whom will feel his absence. Dave was a personality who gathered friends wherever he went, many of whom traveled far and often to support him through this difficult time, for which he always expressed gratitude and love.

Dave was born in Oswego, NY on October 3, 1954, educated at St. Paul's Academy, Oswego Catholic High School, and graduated from Kings College in Wilkes Barre, PA. After pursuits in the furniture industry and antique business, Dave spent most of his career as senior director marketing at AT&T in Atlanta, GA. Dave would say that his hobby was carpentry, but he was an artist who knew how to draw out the beauty in whatever he saw, be it flowers, yards, furniture, or houses. Most notable is the 1797 house in Washington, GA on which he and Sam were completing authentic restoration. Without question, Dave recognized the beauty in people as well, never was heard uttering an unkind word, always a gentleman, known for his imagination, humor, commitment, intensity, and patience. Everyone who knew Dave appreciated these qualities, as noted by his former AT&T senior vice president Jerry Cheadle, "I know you will continue to make significant contributions to the good of our society because that is an important part of who you are."

Services and burial for Dave, took place on December 22, 2012 in Highlands, NC. A later celebration of remembrance will be scheduled in the spring of 2013 for all who wish to express their thoughts and memories, but were unable to attend at this time.

In place of flowers, kindly consider a donation to Johns Hopkins Pancreatic Cancer Research Center, Kimmel Development Office, 1 Charles Center, Suite 234, Baltimore, MD 21201. Further, please pray that Dave's experience can help to lead down the path to the end of this disease.

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David Allan Dowdle

Franklin, NC - David Allan Dowdle, 51, of Franklin, passed away on Saturday, December 15, 2012.
Born in Franklin, he was the son of the late Hugh Dowdle, and is survived by his mother, Meritha Purifoy (and husband, David Purifoy) and step mother, Betty Dowdle. He was also preceded by his brother, Joe Dowdle. David was a member of Windy Gap Baptist Church. He loved to be at the Good Ole Boys on the weekend spending time with his friends. He also loved his dogs, Starfly and Tink.

He is survived by his wife of 28 years, Deborah E. Dowdle; daughter, Alesia A. Dowdle (and fiancee, Michael Chitwood); son, Seth Burrell; step daughter Tanya Bleckley (and husband, Gary Bleckley), step son, Eric W. Speed (and wife, Kimberly Speed); two step granddaughters, Brooke Henderson (and husband Chris Henderson) and Rayna Bleckley; brother, Tony Dowdle (and wife, Virgie Dowdle); step sisters, Kristin Purifoy, Susan Purifoy, Mary Bryant; step brother, Daniel Purifoy; step sister, Lynette Lee, and several nieces.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm on Wednesday, December 19th at Windy Gap Baptist Church. Pastor Mark Bishop will officiate. Burial will be in Clarks Chapel Methodist Church cemetery. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, December 18th, from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at Bryant Grant Funeral Home.

Pallbearers will be Rodney Chastain, Keith "Shag" Mason, Ricky Norris, Patrick Rathbone, Gary Vanhook and Ted Sprinkles. Honorary pallbearers are the Good Ole Boys.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to The Rathbun Center, 121 Sherwood Road, Asheville, NC 28801 or Macon County Humane Society, 851 Lake Emory Road, Franklin, NC 28734.

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Edith Sanders Conley

Franklin, NC - Edith Sanders Conley, age 88, of Franklin, NC passed away Sunday, December 16, 2012. Born in Macon County, she was the daughter of the late Jess L. and Ida Shope Sanders. She was married to Rondal Conley who passed away in 1964.

Mrs. Conley was a nurse for Dr. Choi for 12 years; was a Girl Scout leader; a Sunday school teacher, and worked for United States Forest Service Older Americans Program. She was a member of Prentiss Baptist Church. She was a feisty, loving mother and mamaw.

She is survived by two daughters, Lynne C. Rogers and husband Ray of Franklin, NC, Melinda C. Buchanan and husband Dennis of Hartford, TN; three sisters, Olivia Reece of South Carolina, Betty Owens of Charlotte, NC and Amelia Trull of Hendersonville, NC; five brothers, Harris Sanders of Flat Rock, NC, Jess "Sonny" Sanders of Asheville, NC; Jimmy Sanders and Jay Sanders both of Franklin, NC; four grandchildren, Kenneth Rogers and wife Deborah, Jessica Black and husband Everett, Edward Laughter and wife Rebekiah and Maxell Laughter and one great granddaughter, Zoey Black.

In addition to her parents and husband she was preceded in death by a son Steven Conley; three sisters, Willa Stiles, Margaret Harrison, and Belle S. Walters and two brothers, Charles Sanders and Tim Sanders.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, December 18, 2012 at 3:00 pm in the Chapel of Bryant Grant Funeral Home with Rev. Randy Drinnon officiating. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Kenneth Rogers, Edward Laughter, Maxwell Laughter, Everett Black, Tommy Nicholson and Kevin Sanders. The family will receive friends, Tuesday from 2:00 3:00 pm, one hour prior to the service, at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Prentiss Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, c/o Faye Wilson, 605 Middle Skeenah Rd., Franklin, NC 28734.

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Edward Carpenter

Otto - Edward Carpenter age 93 of Otto passed away Friday December 14, 2012. He was a native of Macon County, the son of the late William Harley and Jennie Louise Norton Carpenter. He was married to Catherine Pitts Carpenter who passed away in 2008. Mr. Carpenter was manager of Piggy Back Operations for Southern Railway in Macon, Ga. He was self employed for several years and retired from Kimsey Egg Company. He loved all kinds of sports, especially UNC basketball and gardening. He was a member of Franklin VFW Post 7339 and Newman Chapel Baptist Church.

Surviving are three daughters, Barbara Masters of Ackworth, GA, Jessie Pitt and husband Wade of Tallahassee, FL and Annette Carpenter of Otto, NC, two sons, Tommy Carpenter and wife Carolyn of Highlands, NC and Richard Carpenter and wife Debbie of Mt. Juliet, TN. One brother, Harley Carpenter Jr. of Franklin, 12 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren also survive. In addition to his parents and wife he was preceded in death by 2 sisters and 3 brothers.

Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 AM Tuesday, December 18, 2012 in Newman Chapel Baptist Church with Rev Alton Dendy and Rev Danny Cannon officiating. Burial will be in the Church Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Scott Masters, David Jones, Gunar Williams, Ritchie Jones, William Burns, Casey Carpenter, David Pitts, Eugene Pitts and Ralph Kimsey. Macon Valley Rehab and Therapy employees will be honorary pallbearers. Franklin VFW Post 7339 and American Legion Post 108 will conduct Military Graveside Rites. The family will recieve friends from 6:00 to 8:00 PM Monday at Bryant-Grant Funeral Home. Memorial donations may be made to Newman Chapel Cemetery Fund, 60 Mulberry Road, Otto, NC

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James Patrick Kennedy

Franklin, NC - James Patrick Kennedy, age 55, of Franklin, NC, passed away Wednesday, December 12, 2012. He was born in Nassau County, New York, the son of the late James and Ann McGraith Kennedy. He was a stock clerk for Ingles, he loved football, and was a loving husband, father and grandfather, and was of the Catholic faith.

He is survived by his wife of 10 years, Lucitia Ramey Kennedy; one son, Matthew Kennedy of Andrews, NC; one sister, Joyce Kennedy of Port St. Lucie, FL; two grandchildren, Mary Jane Kennedy and Kaylee Kennedy.
A family and friends gathering will be held Saturday, December 15th at 1:00 pm at the residence.

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G. Bryant Cunningham

Franklin, NC - G. Bryant Cunningham, age 78, of Franklin, NC, passed away Wednesday, December 12, 2012. He was born in Macon County, the son of the late Leah Cunningham Hastings. He was a US Army Veteran. He was retired from the North Carolina National Guard MP Unit and from the Coweeta Hydrological Lab and had worked in mapping for Macon County for a number of years. He was a member of Iotla Baptist Church and a member of John Campbell Bible Class.

He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Linda Gibson Cunningham; one son, Brad Cunningham and wife Christy of Franklin, NC; one granddaughter, Annabelle Cunningham. In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by a sister, Carol Lovett.

Funeral services will be held Sunday, December 16th at 2:00 pm at Iotla Baptist Church, with Rev. Steve Reeves and Rev. Simeon Martin officiating. Burial will be in the Church Cemetery. The Franklin VFW Post #7339 and American Legion Post #108 will conduct military graveside rites. Pallbearers will be Bill Queen, Greg Gibson, Greg Talley, Pete Penland, Walter Lane and Bob Guy. His Sunday School Class will serve as honorary pallbearers.

The family will receive friends from 1:00 till 2:00 pm Sunday, one hour prior to the service Sunday at the Church. In lieu of flowers donations, may be made to Iotla Baptist Church Building Fund, 1537 Iotla Church Road, Frankllin, NC 28734.

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Theodore Bruce Totten

Franklin, NC - Theodore Bruce Totten, age 85, of Franklin, NC passed away Tuesday, December 11, 2012. Born in Oakland County, Michigan, he was the son of the late George and Elizabeth Armstrong Totten. He was a veteran of the United States Navy serving during WWII during which time he was a POW. He was a supervisor for General Motors Company; a member of VFW and was a member of Coweeta Baptist Church.

Mr. Totten is survived by his wife of 64 years, Joyce Sauve Totten; two daughters, Debra Marie Little and husband Jim of Indiana and Cynthia Kay Totten of Florida; three sons, David Richard Totten of Oklahoma, Timothy Totten and wife Kitty of Phoenix, AZ and Steven Brian Totten of Albemarle, NC; six grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sons, Michael Bruce Totten and Theodore John Totten.

Private family services will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Coweeta Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, 780 Coweeta Church Rd., Otto, NC 28763.

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Doris Ann Stiwinter

Cullowhee, NC - Doris Ann Stiwinter, age 68, of Cullowhee, NC passed away Tuesday, December 11, 2012. Born in Jackson County, she was the daughter of the late John C. and Zennie Stephens Coward. She was a 1962 graduate of Cullowhee High School and a dietician at Highlands Cashiers Hospital. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother and a member of Yellow Mountain Baptist Church.

Mrs. Stiwinter is survived by her husband of 50 years, Jack Stiwinter; two sons, J. C. Stiwinter and Christopher Stiwinter and wife Lisa of Waxhaw, NC; a sister, Bernice Rochester of Cullowhee, NC and five grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters and three brothers.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, December 15, 2012 at 2:00 PM at Yellow Mountain Baptist Church with Rev. Everette Wilson and Rev. Johnny Norris officiating. Burial will be in Stewart Cemetery. Pallbearers will be T. W. Stiwinter, Allen Coggins, Jamie Stiwinter, Jim Stiwinter, J. R. Stiwinter and Roger Stiwinter. The family will receive friends Friday evening from 6:00 until 8:00 PM at Yellow Mountain Baptist Church.

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Evelyn Eleanor Barrett

Franklin, NC- Evelyn Eleanor Barrett, age 81, of Franklin, NC passed away Friday, December 7, 2012. Born in Brookings, South Dakota, she was the daughter of the late George and Mary Helen "Mae" Sorsen. She is preceded in death by her husband James Edward Barrett. Evelyn was a member of St. Francis Catholic Church where she was an active volunteer.

She is survived by two sons, Patrick Barrett and wife Veronica of Wendell, NC, Michael Barrett and wife Karinda of Tallahassee, FL; one brother, Robert Sorsen and wife Bonnie of Baltic, SD. She is preceded in death by one daughter, Geri Patrice Barrett and two brothers, Edward and Charles Sorsen.

Memorial services will be held Friday, December 14, 2012 at 12:00PM at St. Francis Catholic Church with Father James Cahill and Father Tien Duong officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The Homestead Hospice Hospital, 127 Sunset Ridge Rd. Clyde, NC 28721.

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Lucy Chadwick McCall

Franklin, NC - Lucy Chadwick McCall, age 89, of Franklin, NC, passed away Friday, December 7, 2012. She was born in Rabun County, GA, the daughter of the late Sam and Blanche Holt Chadwick. She was married to Hoyt McCall, who passed away in 1989. She was a homemaker and a member of Cullasaja Assembly of God Church.

She is survived by two daughters, Ruth Dendy and husband Alton and Louise Crisp and husband Harold all of Franklin, NC; one son, Clyde McCall and wife Wilma of Franklin, NC; five sisters, Dot, Minnie, Mary, Cathy, and Betty; one brother, Luther; nine grandchildren, thirteen great-grandchildren and seven great-great-grandchildren also survive.

Funeral services will be held Sunday, December 9th at 2:00 pm in the Chapel of Bryant-Grant Funeral Home, with Rev. Gene Hawkins officiating. Burial will be in Sugarfork Baptist Church Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Kevin McCall, Gary McCall, Travis Ball, Michael Dendy, Darryl Womack, Derek Rhodarmer and Bill Allen.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 pm Saturday evening at the funeral home.

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John "Jr." Wilson

Franklin, NC - John "Jr." Wilson, age 67, of Franklin, NC, passed away Thursday, December 6, 2012 as the result of a car accident. He was born in Macon County, the son of the late John Riley Wilson and Pauline Kimsey Wilson. He was married to the late Joanne Wiggins Wilson. He was a Veteran of the US Army, serving during Vietnam, and received two Purple Hearts. He had worked as a shipping clerk for Carsten Motor Freightline. He was a very active member of Cartoogechaye Church of God, where he served as an usher. He was a very loving brother and liked to fish.

He is survived by three sisters, Vonnie Carpenter of Edenton, NC; Bernice Bates and Mary Lou Farmer both of Franklin, NC; four brothers, Edward Wilson, Charles Wilson, and James Wilson all of Franklin, NC and Landie Wilson of Cameron, SC; several nieces and nephews also survive.

In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by a brother, Mack Wilson.

Funeral services will be held Monday, December 10th at 11:00 am in the Chapel of Bryant-Grant Funeral Home, with Rev. Phillip Cochran and Rev. Robert Dryman officiating. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Robert Baty, Jerry Anderson, Chris McCall, John Paul McCall, Jonathan Wilson and Aaron Mellies. The American Legion Post #108 and Franklin VFW Post #7339 will conduct military graveside rites.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 pm Sunday evening at Bryant-Grant Funeral Home.

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James Oliver Sweeny

Highlands, NC - James Oliver Sweeny died December 3, 2012 at home in Highlands, NC. Born in White Plains, NY on March 15, 1917 the son of Raymond and Fannie Sweeny, he grew up in Anderson, SC where he attended Boys' High School before entering Clemson University in 1935. At Clemson he was President of Tau Beta Pi and the Senior Class and Chairman of the Senior Council, graduating in 1939 with a BS degree in Electrical Engineering.

After graduation Jim joined the General Electric Company in Pittsfield, MA where he spent most of his 40 year career. In 1941 he married Virginia "Ginny' Brown who remained his beloved wife and dearest friend until her death in 2009 . Called to active duty with the Army Signal Corps in December 1941, he served in the China Burma India Theater during WWII and was released from active duty as a Major in 1945. Back with GE he served in a succession of increasingly responsible positions culminating as the General Manager of two GE businesses.

After retiring in 1976 Jim and Ginny moved to Highlands, NC where he became an active numismatics enthusiast, authoring and co authoring numerous articles and several books including the prize winning two volume reference titled "Tempus in Numis". He also renewed his love affair with Clemson, becoming an active and energetic supporter of the University. In 2000 he was presented with the University's Distinguished Service Award and in 2010 was awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Humanities for his lifetime of devoted service.

He is survived by his children, Jim Sweeny and his wife Barbara, Robert Sweeny and Kee Howles and her husband Jeff, and four grandchildren, Heather and Kate Sweeny, and Derek and Brian Howles.

A Memorial Service is planned for sometime in the spring.

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Thomas Curry Merchant, Jr.

Highlands, NC - Thomas Curry Merchant, Jr., a former newspaper owner and publisher, passed away peacefully in Highlands, NC on December 5, 2012, at the age of 96. He was a resident of Madison, FL for 82 years and of Highlands, NC for 14 years.

Survivors include his four children, Shirley Merchant Johnson (Jim) of Highlands, NC, Mae Merchant Clark (Larry Lokken), of Gainesville, FL, Thomas Curry Merchant III and Mary Anthony Merchant, Ph.D. (John Green), both of Atlanta, GA; three grandchildren, William Burton Clark V (Danielle) of Chapel Hill, NC, Corrie Elizabeth Clark, Ph.D. (Andy Turner) of Washington, D. C., and Major Christopher D. Wills, USMC (Julie); and five great grandchildren, Gavin Thomas Clark, Selwyn Taylor Clark, Sayge Clark Turner, Olivia Taylor Wills and Thomas Christopher Wills.

Thomas Curry Merchant, Jr. was born April 2, 1916 in Madison, FL, the only child of Mae Talmadge McKeithen Merchant and Thomas Curry Merchant, Sr. In 1938 he received a B.A. in Journalism from the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Florida. At Florida, he was the manager of the band and a member of Theta Chi fraternity. He graduated from the University of Florida College of Law in 1939 and was admitted to the Florida Bar. In 1943, he graduated from the Harvard Business School with a Masters in Business Administration.

During World War II, he was stationed at various posts in the United States, including Maine, where he participated in a test of winter equipment for a possible invasion of Japan, and Greenville, SC, where he met his future wife, Shirley Anthony Merchant. They were married from 1946 until her death in 2000.

After the war, Mr. Merchant decided not to practice law and returned to Madison to work with his father at the weekly newspaper his father and uncle had purchased in 1910, the Madison Enterprise Recorder. Later, when asked how long he'd been in the newspaper business, he'd say since age 4 when he began helping his father around the print shop. He was always interested in political matters and served two terms in the House of Representatives of Florida Legislature, from 1949 52.

Afterward, he would say his best legislation while in office was bills requiring all livestock to be fenced and Klan members to be unmasked.

After his father's death in 1968, he became the primary editorial writer for the paper, expressing his thoughts in a column entitled "The Passing Parade", short for "The Old Country Editor Views the Passing Parade". This column could be humorous but was just as likely to be a biting critique of current political issues and politicians or a spotlight on misguided antics of anyone from the city commissioners to the governor. He was actively involved in civic activities such as the Lions Club and the Rotary Club and always particularly highlighted local educational accomplishments in the paper. In the early 60's, he set up a bookstore in the newspaper office to help support the then newly established North Florida Community College.

Mr. Merchant was a faithful, life long member of the Madison Presbyterian Church, serving as a deacon and then as an elder for most of his adult life. He remained with the church even when there was a split in the church and the majority of members left to form a more conservative church. He was a member of the Gideons for more than sixty five years. In Highlands, he attended Holy Family Lutheran Church.

In North Carolina, he volunteered as a tutor at the Highlands Literacy Council, as a proofreader at The Highlander newspaper, then as the Copy Editor at Highlands' Newspaper.

Mr. Merchant will be missed and remembered for his kind and generous spirit, loyalty to family and friends, and steadfast adherence to the principles in which he believed, even, in the case of his support for the local Health Officer, Dr. Deborah Coggins, who was dismissed from her position for holding a lunch meeting with an African American nurse in 1956, at the cost of permanent loss of some local advertisers and threats to his family.

The family would like to especially thank his physician, J.Scott Baker, M. D., and his staff, and his caregivers and friends at Chestnut Hill of Highlands. Their wonderful care and friendship during his final years greatly enriched his life.

A graveside service will be held at Oak Ridge Cemetery in Madison, Florida, on December 14, 2012 at 11 a.m. Honorary pallbearers are James J. Sale III, Colin Kelly Howerton, Jack Wade, and Sandy, Jimmy and Zet Smith. Arrangements are being handled by Beggs Funeral Home in Madison.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial donations be made to Four Seasons Hospice, 571 South Allen Road, Flat Rock, NC 28731, Gideons International, Att. Marvel Curtis, 46 Clover Lane, Franklin, NC 28734 or to a favorite charity.

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Harold Dean "Bud" Carver

Franklin, NC - Harold Dean "Bud" Carver, age 67, of Franklin, NC passed away Tuesday, December 4, 2012. Born in Macon County, he was the son of the late Willard and Bertha Phillips Carver. He retired from B & B Concrete with 40 years service; loved trading guns and working on lawn mower engines.

He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Barbara Burch Carver; special children, Pherris, Lakelan, Tiersley and Brelle Swoffard; sister, Ann Perkins of Hickory, NC; three half-sisters, Carolyn Emory, Wonda Blakly of Clayton, GA and Gail Bates of Lowell, NC; brother, J. L. Carver of Franklin, NC and half brothers, Don, Roger and Ricky Bates all of Franklin, NC.

Funeral services will be held, Thursday, December 6, 2012 at 3:00 pm in the Chapel of Bryant-Grant Funeral Home with Rev. Don Bates and Rev. Eugene Moore officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Zion Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Daniel Swoffard, Darrin, Tim and Colton Burch, Chris Frady and Kevin Passmore. The family will receive friends Thursday from 2:00 - 3:00 pm, one hour prior to the service, at the funeral home.

Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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Mildred Mae Houston Buchanan

Sylva, NC - Mildred Mae Houston Buchanan, 95, of Sylva, NC passed away Monday, December 3, 2012. She was born in Macon County, the daughter of the late William Ingram Houston and Letha Arlesie Owens. She was married to Lyndon Gordon Buchanan, who passed away in 1970. She was a devoted member of New Savannah Baptist Church, where she served in several capacities. She was a cosmetologist and a homemaker, gifted in needlework and crafts. She made family outfits, crocheted delicate doilies, constructed wonderful grapevine wreaths and decorations. She painted her house and kept beautiful flower gardens and loved hosting family events. She taught herself to play piano, plumb, and do carpentry projects. She enjoyed serving the community in school, PTA, church and other community activities. She loved the beach, collecting shells and bottles, traveling, and photographing nature scenes.

She is survived by family, Lynda Gail Burroughs and Aubrey Burroughs of Jamestown, NC, Brenda Hopper of Asheville and Franklin, NC, and Connie Nadine Buchanan and Dr. Daniel Caplan of Atlanta, GA; brother, Lawton Houston of Franklin, NC; in laws, Howard Buchanan (Elizabeth), Mae Buchanan, and Blanche Owens; grandsons, William Lyndon Hopper of Raleigh, NC, H. Eric Burch of Lakeville (Jill), Chadwick Isaac Hopper of Greenville, NC, Cyrus Joshua Burroughs (Madeline) of Charlotte, NC and Aubrey Jonathan Burroughs of Jamestown, NC; great grandchildren, William, Patrick, and Andrew Hopper of Raleigh; Christian, Nicholas and Harrison Hopper of Wilmington, NC. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

During her extended illness she was cared for by a loving community, including "adopted daughters", Sally Hale and Vicky Dearing and caregivers who became family, Velma Franks, Janet Henson, Alice Morgan, Sun Sanders and Michelle Lee.

Funeral services will be held Friday, December 7th at 12:00 in the Chapel of Bryant Grant Funeral Home, with Rev. Ray Knowles and Rev. John Reid officiating. Burial will be in New Savannah Baptist Church Cemetery. Grandsons and great grandsons will serve as pallbearers.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to New Savannah Baptist Church, PO Box 573, Webster, NC, 28788 or to Community Advance Practice Nurses Inc., Clinics for Homeless Women and Children, 175 Boulevard NE, Atlanta, GA 30312, www.CAPN.org.

The family will receive friends from 11:00 till 12:00 Friday, one hour prior to the service at the funeral home

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Lillian Evia Holder

Robbinsville - Lillian Evia Holder, 97, of Robbinsville and Burnsville, NC, passed away Monday, December 3, 2012 at Swain Hospital, Bryson, City, NC.

She was a daughter of the late Tolvin and Clara Aldridge. She was the loving and faithful wife of Wayne G. Holder, who died in 1973. She is survived by all five of her daughters: Frankie Ball and husband Wade of Bryson City, Bernice Cabe and husband Mack of Franklin, Olene Taylor and husband Edgar, Arlene Henry of Charlotte, and Joann Tipton and husband Earl of Burnsville. She is also survived by Grandchildren David Ball (Jackie), Gina West (Don), Monica Cansler (John), Karen Tallent, Jon Taylor, Melanie Blount (Ritchie) and Kim Rathburn (Darrell); Great Grandchildren Adam Ball, Nicole Ball, Crystal Watkins, Ethan Cansler, Sarah Norris, Dustin Tallent, Anna Grace and Lily Blount, Allyson and Daulton Rathburn; and 14 great great grandchildren. She is also survived by her sisters Dessie Holder and Lois Eller of Robbinsville, Ida Brooks and Helen Dobbins of Marion, NC, and Icie Banks of Burnsville, NC.

"Miss Evie" was a devout Christian lady who prepared "home cooked" meals on a wood cook stove, creating a warm and welcoming sight to all who entered her doors and sat at her table. She loved quilting, gardening, and preserving the fruits of her labors. She lived independently in her home until two years ago and made large gardens each year. Her yard was always full of beautiful flowers and was a constant source of wonder and pleasure for her neighbors and passersby. She was a kind and gentle soul who loved the simple way of life. She never wanted much - just enough to be able to give away to her family, neighbors and friends. She was a charter member of Sawyer's Creek Baptist Church.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm Thursday, December 6, 2012 at the Townson-Smith Chapel. The Reverends Delmar Holder and Noah Williams will officiate. Burial will follow at Gunter Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1:00 to 2:00 pm at the Chapel, prior to the service.

Townson-Smith Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. An online register is available at www.townson-smithfuneralhome.com.

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Margaret Janis Rawle

Franklin, NC - Margaret Janis Rawle, age 75, passed away Sunday, December 2, 2012. Born in Philadelphia County, PA, she was the daughter of the late Claire Bede. Mrs. Rawle was a homemaker and loved antiques and making pottery and ceramics.

She is survived by her husband of 33 years, Edmund D. Rawle; a daughter, Linda Berghof of Brooksville, FL; seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

No services are planned at this time.

Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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