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| Charles Pickens Franklin, NC - Charles Pickens, age 76, of Franklin, NC passed away Saturday, February 4, 2012 at a Asheville Hospital. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Bryant-Grant Funeral Home. Online
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| Mary Viola Morgan Franklin, NC - Mary Viola Morgan, age 81, of Sylva, NC formerly of Franklin, NC passed away Saturday, February 4, 2012 at a Sylva Hospital. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Bryant-Grant Funeral Home. Online
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| Greta Juanita Evans Bradley Franklin - Greta Juanita Evans Bradley, age 76, of Franklin, NC passed away Friday, February 3, 2012 at her residence. She was a lifelong resident of Macon County, the daughter of the late Norman Harrison and Nettie Deweese Evans. She was a homemaker and a member of Iotla Baptist Church. She was a beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She is survived by her daughter Rhonda Bradley Dills and her husband, Ronnie of Franklin, NC; granddaughter, Christy Evans; grandsons, Kevin Swafford, David Green, Todd Ledford, Jeremy Evans and Christopher Evans; four great-grandchildren, Caden Swafford, Tyler Evans, Andrew Evans and Rachel Evans. She was preceded in death by her son, Jerry Douglas Evans; brothers, Kenneth Evans, Garland Evans and Melburn Evans; sisters, Dorothy Burmeister and Helen Roper. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, February 8 at 2:00 PM in the Chapel of Bryant-Grant Funeral Home with Rev. Johnny Raby officiating. Burial will be held at Iotla Baptist Church Cemetery. Eddie Evans, Kevin Swafford, D.J. Arvey, Todd Ledford, Jeremy Evans and Christopher Evans will serve as pallbearers. The family will receive friends Tuesday, February 7 from 6:00-8:00 PM at Bryant-Grant Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made in the memory of Greta Bradley to the Macon County Humane Society, PO Box 81, Franklin, NC 28744. Bryant-Grant
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| Janna Lynn Sanders Franklin, NC - Janna Lynn Sanders, of Franklin, NC, passed away Friday, February 3, 2012. She was a native of Illinois, the daughter of Jean Brinton Blackburn of California, and the late Bob Polite. Janna was a property investor, she loved the outdoors, and enjoyed making crafts. She was of the Baptist faith. In addition to her mother, she is survived by her husband of 18 years, Kelly Sanders; a daughter, Jenny Sanders and her husband Tony of Livingston, Texas; two grandchildren; Samantha and Mark Sanders. She was preceded in death by a brother, Barry Lane Polite. Funeral services will be held Sunday, February 5th at 2:00 pm in the Chapel of Bryant-Grant Funeral Home, with Rev. Tommy Fouts officiating. Burial will be at Woodlawn Cemetery. Pallbearers will be David Sanders, Hunter Sanders, Billy Herron, Charles Sanders and Bert Herron. The family will receive friends Sunday 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 a favorite charity of one’s choice. Bryant-Grant
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Mary Elizabeth Rogers Houston Highlands, NC - Mary Elizabeth Rogers Houston, age 91, of Highlands, NC went to be with her Savior, surrounded by her family who loved her very much, on February 1, 2012. Born in Macon County, she was the daughter of the late Benjamin and Callie Tilson Rogers. She was married to the late Donald G. Houston. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother; a member of Buck Creek Baptist Church; she had a great sense of humor, and enjoyed reading, gardening and flowers. Mary is survived by four daughters, Shirley (Tom) Murphy of West Chester, OH, Betty (Mickey) Henry of Highlands, NC, Donna Houston of Highlands, NC and Kathy (Don) McConnell of Franklin, NC; five sons, Billy Houston of Highlands, NC, Wiley (Diane) Houston of Franklin, NC, Gary (Patty) Houston of Highlands, NC, Jimmy Houston of Highlands, NC and Robert (Sharon) Houston of Pickens, SC; eight grandchildren; fifteen great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Saturday, February 4, 2012 at 3:00 PM at Buck Creek Baptist Church with Rev. Jamie Passmore and Rev. Dan Lyons officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Pallbearers will be Shawn Keener, Scotty Keener, Stevie Keener, Jonathan Deats, Christopher Deats and David Leffler. Honorary pallbearers will be Glandon Vaughn, Algie Bolick, Michael Houston, Ralph Rogers, Lonnie Barnes and Martin Chavez. The family will receive friends Saturday from 2:00 until 3:00 PM, one hour prior to the service, at the church. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Buck Creek Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, c/o Geneva Vaughn, 133 Embers Dr., Highlands, NC 28741. Bryant-Grant
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Mary LaVerne Swann Franklin, NC - Mary LaVerne Swann, age 77, of Franklin, passed away Wednesday, February 1, 2012. She was a native of Scottsdale, GA, the daughter of the late Fred and Bonnie Lee Standridge Pearce. She was married to Edward E.Swann who died in 2001. She was preceded in death by a brother, James Pearce in 1950. She spent her growing-up years in Baltimore, MD. When she moved back to Atlanta, GA, she was offered a job at the Pentagon in Washington DC; but, instead took a job as a secretary for the State of Georgia Revenue Department. She also worked for Liberty Mutual Insurance Company. She moved to Franklin in 1967, and was a 30-year employee of Belden’s. She was a member of the Assembly of God Church in Atlanta, GA but attended the East Franklin Baptist Church in Franklin. She is survived by her two daughters, Jennifer Leigh Swann of Fuquay-Varina, NC and Adrienne Lynn King and her husband, Jim of Asheville, NC; three granddaughters, Allison, Katy and Laura King; her brother, Larry E. Pearce and his wife, Yvonne of Monroe, GA. Several nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral services will be held Saturday, February 4, 2012 at 11:00AM in the Chapel of Bryant-Grant Funeral Home with Rev. Dale Cannon officiating. Burial will be held at Rush Cemetery, Otto, NC. Pallbearers will be Lewis Ashe, Tom Ashe, Kyle Cabe, Tommy Mason, Fred Campbell, George Jenkins and Jim Ashe. The family will receive friends Saturday, February 4, one hour prior to the service at Bryant-Grant Funeral Home. Bryant-Grant
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Andrew William Cope Otto. NC - Andrew William Cope, age 87, of Andys Trout Farm Road, Otto, NC, passed away Monday, January 30, 2012. He was a native of Macon Co., NC, the son of the late John Perry Cope and Etta Cordelia Higdon Cope. He was a farmer and a member of Betty’s Creek Baptist Church, where he served as Sunday School Teacher, Deacon, Church and Cemetery Trustee and Choir Director. He was a member of Woodmen of the World, National Horseshoe Pitching Association; founder of North Georgia School of Gospel Music and a member of Franklin and Rabun Chamber of Commerce. Andy was a World War II veteran and served on the Intrepid Aircraft Carrier in the Pacific from 1943-1945. He was a very creative man and contributed much to his family and his community. He and his wife Hazel started Andy’s Trout Farm just outside of Dillard, Ga. in 1965 and this continues to be a family business. Andy loved gospel music and was instrumental in keeping the Rabun County Friday night singing alive for many years. He was a founding member of the North Georgia School of Gospel music and it was his mission to keep shaped note singing an art form in this area. Andy believed in family and church recreation and supported Sunday afternoon softball for the church. In his younger years he was active in working with the youth of the church. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Hazel Justice Cope, who passed away April 28, 2011, also five siblings, Margie Cope, Ida Cope, Fred, Ben and Harold Cope. He is survived by a daughter, Barbara Passmore and her husband Bill of Dillard, GA; a son, Jerry Cope and his wife Becky of Dillard, GA; two brothers, R. L. Cope of Nantahala and Delmar Cope of Dillard, GA; three grandchildren, Sonya Leah Cousineau, Paula Passmore Ledford and Marty Andrew Cope; six great-grandchildren, Maleah, Mariah and Madison Cousineau, Renee Whitmire, Ashlei and Jeremy Cope. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, February 1st at 11:00 am at Bettys Creek Baptist Church, with Rev. Everett Wilson and Rev. Jason Smith officiating. Burial will be in the Church Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Troy Cousineau, Scottie Cope, Kenny Cope, Justin McClain, Gene Ledford, and Caleb Gates. Church Deacons will serve as honorary pallbearers. The Franklin VFW Post #7339 and American Legion Post #108 will conduct complete military graveside rites. The familly will receive friends from 10:00 till 11:00 am, one hour prior to the service, at the Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to North Georgia School of Gospel Music, PO Box 115, Blairsville, GA 30514. Bryant-Grant
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Agnes Setser Hunton Greenwood SC - Agnes Setser Hunton, 81, wife of the late Dr. Richard E. Hunton, died January 29, 2012, at Hospice House in Greenwood.
Born in Franklin, NC, she was the daughter of the late Gilmer and Nina Setser. She was a Registered Nurse and graduate of the Mission Memorial Hospital Nursing program in Asheville, NC. She attended East Side Baptist Church in Greenwood.
Surviving are a daughter, Jenifer Diachenko and husband, Steve, of Taylors; and a son, Richard E. Hunton, Jr. and wife, Cynthia of Columbia; brother, Richard Setser; sisters, Grace Harrison, Jean Wilson, Anna House, and Helen Gent; and seven grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday at the Blyth Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. David Thomasson of East Side Baptist Church officiating.
Private family burial will be in Oakbrook Memorial Park.
Pallbearers will be Richard Hunton, Jr., Steve Diachenko, Richard Setser, Reubin Diachenko, Ian Diachenko and Richard Hunton, III.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 1:00 to 2:00 Tuesday afternoon.
The family would like to thank the following for their compassionate care: Dr. Thomas Kendall, Dr. Andy Funke; Dr. Joanna Sadurski and staff at the Self Regional Healthcare Cancer Center; Nurses, Cindy, Judy, and Kathy of Hospice Care of the Piedmont; and Dr. Robert Todd and staff at the Greenwood Hospice House.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to East Side Christian School, 1908 Hwy 72-221 East, Greenwood, SC 29649 or to Hospice Care of the Piedmont, 408 W. Alexander Avenue, Greenwood, SC 29646.
For online condolences please visit www.blythfuneralhome.com
Blyth Funeral Home & Cremation Services is assisting the Hunton family.
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Anna Stashi Zajac Highlands - Anna Stashi Zajac, age 93, of Highlands, NC, passed away Friday, January 27, 2012. She was the daughter of the late Stanley and Anna Stanchek. She had worked for Avery Label Company and was a member of Holy Name of Mary Catholic Church. She was married first to William Drodsik and second to John Zajac. She is survived by a son, Bill Drodsik and his wife Barbara of Highlands, NC; two sisters, Frances Purvis and Sophia Bobonich both of Pittsburg, PA; one brother, Stanley Stanchek of Pittsburg, PA; two grandchildren and five great-grandchildren also survive. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Jean Pavlic. Funeral services will be held Monday, January 30th at 12:00 at Kepner Funeral Home, Burke Chapel in Wheeling, West Virginia. Burial will be at Park View Memorial Gardens in Wheeling, West Virginia. Family friends will serve as pallbearers. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, PO Box 1648, Franklin, NC 28744. Bryant-Grant
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Julia Elizabeth Lakey Vanhook Franklin, NC - Julia Elizabeth Lakey Vanhook, 94, passed away Monday, Jan. 23, 2012 at 5:30 am at the Hospice Home of Burlington. She was born Dec. 16, 1917 in Franklin, North Carolina. Julia was married for 48 years to her beloved husband, Lewis Franklin “Appaw” Vanhook, who preceded her in death. Julia is survived by her daughter, Betty Rice and husband James of Burlington; grandson, Wayne Lewis Rice and wife Camellia of Wilmington NC; granddaughter, Anna Curtis and husband Joe of Mebane; three great-grandchildren, Leigh Rice, Lindsey Curtis, and Andrew Curtis, and two great-great-grandsons, Landen Mack and Harley Logan Curtis, and her sister, Timmy Lee Lakey Rice. Julia was preceded in death by her parents, William J. and Maggie Green Lakey; brothers, Newell “Newt” Lakey, William Joseph “Bill” Lakey, Zeb Weaver Lakey; sister, Mary Lakey Houston, and two half brothers, George and T. P. “Pink” Martin. Judy, as she was called, retired from the school system where she was a cafeteria cook for many years at Otto Elementary and will be remembered for her wonderful handmade hamburger buns, hot dog buns, cinnamon and chocolate yeast rolls. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 pm, Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2012 at Bryant-Grant Funeral Home in Franklin, NC. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 am, Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2012 in the Chapel of Bryant-Grant Funeral Home, with burial following at Clarks Chapel United Methodist Cemetery. At other times, the family will be at the home of Wayne and Francis English, 82 Edgewood Ave., Franklin, NC.In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made to Hospice Home and Palliative Care Alamance-Caswell County, 915 Chapel Hill Road, Burlington, NC 27215. Bryant-Grant
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Marvin C. Miles Franklin - Marvin C. Miles, 87 of Franklin passed away Saturday, January 21, 2012. He was born in Fort Bragg, NC and was the son of the late Marvin C. Miles Sr. and Dessa Lee Hudsbeth Miles. He is survived by his wife of 63 years Betty Frances Coleman Miles. He was a U S Navy Veteran and was a supervisor for Southern Bell Telephone Co. Marvin was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and great-great grandfather. He loved to travel. Surviving in addition to his wife two daughters, Joy Allison and husband Roger of Okeeechobee, FL and Jerri Scott and husband Tommy of Tignall, GA, one son, Terry Miles of West Palm Beach, FL. Six grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and 1 great-gteat-grandchild also survive. Memorial services will be held at 11 AM Wednesday at Beulah Baptist Church in Tignall, GA with the Rev. John Griffin officiating. Online
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Dr. Robert L. Hooper Waynesville - Dr. Robert L. Hooper, age 74 of Waynesville, passed away January 17, 2012 at Medwest Haywood Hospital. He was born in Haywood County to the late Leslie B. and Gertie Bumgarner Hooper. Dr. Hooper graduated from Waynesville Township High School in 1955, Wake Forest University in 1959, Bowman Gray Medical School in 1964, and completed his internship and residency at Brooke General Hospital in San Antonio TX in 1968. He served in the US Army as a radiologist and worked at the 85th Evacuation Hospital during the Vietnam War. He then practiced medicine as a radiologist at the following hospitals: CJ Harris in Sylva, Swain County in Bryson City, Cherokee Indian Hospital in Cherokee, District Memorial in Andrews, Highlands-Cashiers in Highlands, and Haywood County Hospital in Waynesville. Dr. Hooper was an active member of his church, where he served as a Deacon, Sunday School Teacher, Superintendent of Sunday School, and as a member of the choir. Left to cherish his memory is his wife Freda Breece Hooper of Waynesville; son John D. Hooper and his wife Delane of Winston Salem; daughter Daphne H. Buchanan of Waynesville; sister Regina H. Cable and her husband Bob of Waynesville; grandchildren Ross H. Buchanan, Morgan A. Buchanan, Austin G. Hooper and Lauren E. Hooper. Funeral Services will be held at 4:30PM on Friday January 20, 2012 at Grandview Baptist Church, where Dr. Hooper will be placed in state at 3PM. The family will have a time of reception following the service in the Church Fellowship Hall. Memorial Contributions may be made in his memory to Grandview Baptist Church. An online guest registry can be signed at www.garrettfuneralsandcremations.com Garrett Funerals and Cremations is honored to be caring for the family. Courtesy
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Denny Hugh Dills Otto - Denny Hugh DillsDenny Hugh Dills, age 46, of Otto, NC, passed away Saturday, January 14, 2012. He was a native of Macon County, the son of the late Jake Howard Dills and Gertrude Juanita Willis Dills. He was a member of Mulberry United Methdist Church, and heating and air was his profession. He collected knives and antiques and loved to hunt and fish. He was a loving husband and father. He is survived by his wife, Melissa Ann Thomas Dills; one daughter, Neva Dills of the home, two sons, Johnathan Elzy Dills of Virginia Beach, VA and Gregory Andrew Dills of Lincolnton, NC; four brothers, Joe Dills, Harve Dills, Edward Dills, and Benny Dills all of Franklin, NC; a half sister, Joan Shepherd of Sylva, NC and a half brother, Randy Brooks of Gastonia, NC. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Thomas Lee Dills and two half brothers, Jerry and Ronnie Poindexter. Funeral services will be held Friday, January 20th at 3:00 pm at Mulberry United Methodist Church with Rev. Duane Corle officiating. Burial will be in the Church Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Johnathan Dills, Greg Dills, Joe Dills, Harve Dills, Rick Dills and Fred Dills. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 pm Thursday evening at Bryant-Grant Funeral Home, where the body will remain until placed in the Church thirty minutes prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations be made directly to Bryant-Grant Funeral Home, 105 West Main Street, Franklin, NC 28734. Bryant-Grant
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James Harold Brown Franklin - James Harold Brown, age 87, of Franklin, NC passed away Tuesday, January 17, 2012. A native of Macon County, he was the son of the late Fernando Erastus and Ada Justice Brown. He was married to Anna Pearl Tarpley Brown who died October 20, 2006. He was retired from General Motors; a member of Junaluska Lodge #145; a Shriner, and a member of Franklin VFW Post #7339 and American Legion Post #108. He loved to western square dance. James is survived by his caregiver, Judy Dodgins of Franklin, NC; two sisters-in-law, Clara Knuckles and husband Virgil and Nora Thompson; two nephews, Edwin and Alvin Brown and four nieces, Iris Wamsley, Linda Turpin, Glenda Hunsucker and Vivian Tolbert along with several nieces and nephews from St. Louis. Funeral services will be held Friday, January 20, 2012 at 11:30 AM in the Chapel of Bryant-Grant Funeral home with Rev. Steve Reeves officiating. Burial will be in Union United Methodist Church Cemetery. Franklin VFW Post #7339 and American Legion Post #108 will conduct full military graveside rites. The family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 PM, Thursday evening, at the funeral home. Bryant-Grant
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Royce Steve Ulsh, Sr. Otto, NC - Royce Steve Ulsh, Sr. age 70, of Otto, NC passed away Sunday, January 15, 2012. Born in Dade Co., FL, he was the son of the late Leroy Edward and Mary Emma Jones Ulsh. He was married to Joanne Marie Sontag Ulsh for 48 years. Royce was in the recycling business and was known as "The Junk Man". In addition to his wife, he is survived by one daughter, Carla Marie Ellis of Hayesville, NC; one son, Royce Steve Ulsh, Jr. of Otto, NC and one sister, Mary Gelane Ulsh of Cleveland, OH. Five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren also survive. No services are planned at this time. Memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association, Mid-Atlantic Affiliate, PO Box 5216, Glen Allen, VA 23058-5216. Bryant-Grant
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Kelly Talley Munger Highlands - Kelly Talley Munger, age 42, of Highlands, NC, passed away Friday, January 13, 2012 at a local hospital. She was the daughter of the late Bobby Joe Talley of Highlands and Sandra Rogers Collins, of Mt. Rest, SC. Kelly was a cosmetologist at Creative Concepts in Highlands, and had worked in local real estate, serving in every capacity on the Highlands-Cashiers Board of Realtors. Kelly was a devoted, loving wife, mother, daughter and sister who always put the well being of others before herself. Her smile and laughter brought joy to everyone fortunate enough to have known her. She is survived by her husband Joe Stephen Munger who she was married to for 11 years, one son Jonathan Spencer Munger of Gainesville, GA, one daughter Chelsea Mariah Munger of Highlands, NC; two brothers Randy Talley of Washington, DC and Roger Talley of Walhalla, SC; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, January 17, 2012 at 11 a.m. at Macedonia Baptist Church, with Rev. Roy Lowe, Rev. Oliver Rice and Rev. Matt Shuler officiating. Pallbearers will be Jim Luke, Ryan Gearhart, Michael Vilardo, James Reed, Brett Lamb and Jonathan Cannon. The Georgia State Troopers and Satolah Fire Department will serve as Honorary Pallbearers. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 pm Monday evening at Bryant-Grant Funeral Home in Highlands. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations be made directly to Bryant-Grant Funeral Home. Bryant-Grant
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Dorothy Richardson Jackson Highlands, NC - Dorothy Richardson Jackson went home to be with the Lord, January 13, 2012 at the Fidelia-Eckerd Living Center. Miss Dot, as she was called, moved to Chestnut Hill of Highlands in 1996. A native of Nashville, Tennessee, she was educated, lived and worked there with her husband of 59 years, Robert Lee Jackson, until his death in 1994. She is survived by her daughter, Carolyn Jackson Patton, and son-in-law, C. Clement Patton. There are four grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Dot’s career covered everything from writing radio and television scripts, designing billboard advertisements, writing for newspapers and magazines, as well as advising Baptist Bookstore managers on advertising while she worked for the Southern Baptist Convention. Dot co-established an international program at her church where they taught English as a Second Language to women from other countries whose husbands were working in Nashville. The program expanded to include child care, evening classes for the working husbands, Bible Study, choir, hobbies and gardening as well as enrichment classes for the children. During teaching ESL in Nashville for twelve years, Dot remembered classes that included as many as eight different nationalities. After coming to Highlands, Dot continued teaching ESL through the Literacy Council at the Peggy Crosby Center. She served on the board of the International Friendship Center. Miss Dot enjoyed living at Chestnut Hill in the apartments and later in the Assisted Living Suites. She wrote many articles for the Highlands newspapers about the people and events at Chestnut Hill. She was a member of First Baptist Church, Highlands, and taught primary grades in Sunday School. A memorial service will be held Saturday, January 21, 2012 at 11:00 AM at First Baptist Church of Highlands with Dr. Charles Harris officiating.. Memorial remembrances can be made to the First Baptist Church of Highlands, PO 625, Highlands, NC 28741. Bryant-Grant
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June Gregory Conley Franklin, NC - June Gregory Conley, age 80, of Franklin, NC passed away Wednesday, January 11, 2012 at an Asheville Hospital. She was a lifelong native of Macon County, the daughter of the late Sherman and Anny Hardin Gregory. She was married to J. L. Conley who passed away in 1973. She had worked at The Normandie and B & D Restaurant. She was a member of Roland Creek Baptist Church. She is survived by her son, Bo Conley and his wife Mary of Toccoa, GA; one brother, Bill Gregory of Franklin, NC; three grandchildren, Justin McClain, James Conley and Natasha Conley; one great-grandson, Braden Massey. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Elana McClain; a son, Dean Conley; two sisters, Rubina Houston and Cleo Shuler and one brother, Roy Gregory. Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 14 at 2:00PM in the Chapel of Bryant-Grant Funeral Home with Rev. Roy Lowe officiating. Burial will be held at Woodlawn Cemetery. Randy McCoy, Mitchell Owenby, Phil Houston, Craig Houston, David McCoy and Mark Arrowood will serve as pallbearers. The family will receive friends Saturday, January 14 from 1:00-2:00pm, one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Bryant-Grant
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Burdell Holbrook Coir Franklin, NC - Burdell Holbrook Coir, age 100, passed away Tuesday, January 10, 2012. Born in Macon County, she was the daughter of the late William and Catherine Shepherd Holbrook. She was married to Herman George Coir, who died in 1971. She was a homemaker and a member of Iotla Baptist Church. Burdell was a Rosie Riveter during World War II, and loved gardening and yard work. She is survived by one daughter, Ruthie Gibson and husband Andy of Franklin, NC; two sisters-in-law, Grace Beardslee of Palm Bay, FL and Alma Coir of Briny Breezes, FL; two grandsons, Joey Gibson (Becky) and Jon Gibson (Nina Woodard); one great-grandson, Jonathan Gibson, Jr. and two special caregivers, Linda and Ruby. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by four brothers and three sisters. Graveside services will be held, Thursday, January 12, 2012 at 2:00 PM at Shepherd Cemetery with Rev. Charles Stevens officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Shepherd Cemetery Fund, c/o Josephine Jennings, PO Box 781, Franklin, NC 28744. Bryant-Grant
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Lillie Roper Bryant Franklin, NC - Lillie Roper Bryant, age 88, of Franklin, NC passed away Friday, January 6, 2011. Born in Macon County, she was the daughter of the late Lawrence P. and Carrie Tallent Roper. She was married to Marvin Dewitt Bryant who passed away April 6, 2010. She was a homemaker and a member of Oak Dale Baptist Church. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Lillie is survived by two sons, Paul Higdon and wife Linda and Bill Higdon and wife Linda all of Franklin, NC and three sisters, Alene Higdon, Louise Williamson and Ethel Ammons all of Franklin, NC. Four grandchildren, Christa Ledford, Heather Gibson, Lauren Shuler and Justin Higdon, and five great-grandchildren, Blake, Clay and Lexy Gibson, Mallie and Sarah Ledford also survive. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by one daughter, Betty Ann Raby; two sisters, Marie Dayton and Ruby Reeves and two brothers, Roby and Harvey Roper. Funeral services will be held Sunday, January 8, 2012 at 3:00 PM in the Chapel of Bryant-Grant Funeral Home with Rev. Guy Duvall and Rev. John Raby officiating. Burial will be in Roper Family Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Justin Higdon, Bobby Ledford, Mike Gibson, Ben West, Eddie Raby, David Bryant, Charles Higdon and Roger Guest. The family will receive friends Sunday 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 Oak Dale Baptist Church, 5650 Upper Burningtown Rd., Franklin, NC 28734. Bryant-Grant
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Barbara Ann Fehner Franklin, NC - Barbara Ann Fehner, age 73, of Franklin, NC passed away, Monday, January 2, 2012. Born in Jamaica, NY, she was the daughter of the late Chester and Alice Superkoff Malinoski. She was a homemaker. She is survived by one daughter, Mary Alice Shackelford of Fuquay Varina, NC; three sons, George Shackleford of Orlando, FL, Richard Shackleford of Seattle, WA and Robert Shackleford and wife Sheila of Ft. Pierce, FL; one sister, Saundra Balnis of Long Island, NY; one brother, Chester Malinoski of South Dakota and two grandchildren, Bobby and Julianne Shackleford. No services are planned at this time. Bryant-Grant
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Betty Surmiak Wise Bowling Franklin, NC - Betty Surmiak Wise Bowling, age 77, of Franklin, NC passed away Sunday, January 1, 2012. Born in Fayette County, WV, she was the daughter of George C. Bowling and Edith Bickford Nelson. She was married to Paul Lewis Surmiak for 40 years and she was a manager at Space Maker Storage. She was a member of the Jehovah Witness Church. In addition to her husband, Betty is survived by two daughters, Sharon Coffman of Sanford, FL and Melissa Chance of Deltona, FL; four sons, Teddie Skaggs of Lake City, FL, Robert Skaggs of Brooksville, FL, James Skaggs of Deltona, FL and Dwain Surmiak of North Carolina; one sister, Brenda Bowling of Ohio, and one brother, Larry Bowling of Texas. She is preceded in death by one brother, Bob Bowling. A memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the Franklin VFW Post 7331, c/o Neal Riendeau, 1155 N. Skeenah Rd., Franklin, NC 28734. Bryant-Grant
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Exum Boyde Horton, Jr. Franklin, NC - Exum Boyde Horton, Jr., age 85, of Franklin, NC passed away Thursday, December 29, 2011. Born in Raleigh, NC, he was the son of the late Exum Boyde Horton Sr. and Mary Fleming Horton. He was married to Victoria Elizabeth Adams Horton for 40 years. He grew up in Chapel Hill, NC where he attended Chapel Hill High School. He was a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill where he received a degree in electrical engineering. He was a veteran of both the Second World War and the Korean Conflict. He retired from AT&T and Western Electric where he worked as an electrical engineer. He loved electronics, flying, and loved to travel.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by two daughters, Mary Yardley of Silver City, NM and Amy Johnson of Panther Creek, NC; three sons, Roger E. Johnson of Fletcher, NC, Neil Johnson of Greensboro, NC and Artemus Autlav of Franklin, NC; seven grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Susan Johnson.
A memorial service will be held at a later date at his residence. Bryant-Grant
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Ronald Elliott Franklin, NC - Ronald (Ron) Elliott, retired Army First Sergeant, passed away on December 28, 2011. His is survived by a godson, John Davis. Ron and his wife, Betty, resided in Franklin, NC. Ron was a veteran of the Korean War and the Viet Nam War, where he was awarded the Bronze Star, two Purple Hearts for wounds received in action, two Combat Infantry Badges, the Army Commendation Medal, and numerous other awards. Ron was a member of the Cowee Baptist Church and a lifetime member of the Macon County VFW Post #7339. After his Army retirement, Ron and Betty were Community Association Managers for a number of years and after retiring again he went into security work until he retired again in 2009. Graveside services will be held at Cowee Baptist Church at a later date. Memorial donations may be made to The American Cancer Society, Macon County Unit- Relay for Life, PO Box 1648, Franklin, NC 28744. Bryant-Grant
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Karin Bell Gasperin Franklin, NC - Karin Bell Gasperin, age 52, of Otto, NC passed away Sunday, December 25, 2011. Born in Knoxville, TN, she was the daughter of Pat Spivey Bell of Franklin, NC and the late Jerry Bell. She was married to Lou Gasperin for 30 years and was a homemaker. She was a loving wife and mother. Karin was retired from Raymond James in St. Petersburg, FL. In addition to her mother and husband, Karin is survived by two daughters, Jessica and Carley Gasperin of the home; two sisters, Pam and Melanie Bell of Florida, and one brother, Joe Bell and wife Michelle of Otto, NC. Two nieces, Savannah and Adrienne Bell also survive. Memorial services will be held Saturday, December 31 at 2:00 pm in the Chapel of Bryant-Grant Funeral Home with Rev. Patrick Moore officiating. Bryant-Grant
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Lillian Jones Sloan Franklin, NC - Lillian Jones Sloan, age 89, departed this world on Monday, December 19. Lillian was born in Franklin, NC to Maud (Jacobs) and Gilmer Jones. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Bob Sloan, sisters Nancy Jones and Dorothy Chamberlain, and brother, Andy Jones. She is survived by stepdaughters, Nancy Shope and husband Jim and Timoxena Sloan and granddaughters, Connie Leadingham and Amanda Shope. Other survivors include stepchildren from a previous marriage, Timothy Rauton, Mary Rauton Weeks, Bill Rauton, Elizabeth Rauton, Robert Rauton, and grandchildren, Hannah Haefeli, Harris Weeks, Cee Cee Weeks, Chad Weeks, Julia Rauton and Luisa Rauton all of Atlanta, GA. Lillian is also survived by several nieces and nephews. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Franklin. In her earlier life, Lillian served overseas with the Red Cross during World War II. While living in Atlanta, she owned her own business, Jones Secretarial Services. Lillian loved the mountains especially Wayah Bald. One of her passions was working on the genealogy of her family. Memorial donations may be made to Macon County Humane Society, PO Box 81, Franklin, NC 28744, the Macon County Historical Society, 36 West Main Street, Franklin, NC 28734, or the charity of one’s choice. Graveside services are scheduled for Friday, December 30, at 12:00 noon at Woodlawn Cemetery in Franklin, NC. Bryant-Grant
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William Martin Brennan Highlands, NC - William Martin Brennan passed away at Highlands-Cashiers Hospital on December 18, 2011, born in Coral Gables, Florida, on June 24, 1933. He was a member of Our Lady of the Mountains Catholic Church. He served in the United States Coast Guard. After retiring from Gables Engineering in Coral Gables where he was an associate engineer and moving to Highlands in 1994, he could fix almost anything you put before him. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Gail, daughter Kimberly, grandson Billy of Highlands, son Michael Brennan, wife Amy of Saxapahaw, NC, daughter Dawn Joyner, husband Rob, grandson Robby of Cumming, GA. The family will receive friends at Bryant-Grant Chapel in Highlands on December 21 between 6:00-8:00PM. A funeral mass will be held at Our Lady of the Mountains Catholic Church on Thursday, December 22 at 1:00 PM. Burial will be at the Highlands Cemetery. Bryant-Grant
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Harold Franklin Brammer Highlands, NC - Harold Franklin Brammer, 84, of Highlands peacefully passed away Friday, December 16, 2011 at home with his family present. He was born in Mullens, West Virginia, the son of Trevor Franklin Brammer and Hallie Beckelheimer Brammer. He was a US Navy Veteran of World War II and a graduate of Concord University. He and his wife moved to the Highlands area in 1979 where they lived on King Mountain for 20 years and later in Highlands proper. He co-owned and developed Wright Square and other properties in the area. He was an active member of First Presbyterian Church of Highlands where he served as an Elder; he was also in the Men’s Prayer Group and enjoyed participating in missions. He was always involved in charity work in every community in which he lived. Before moving to Highlands, the Brammers lived in Largo, Florida where they were active members of Christ Presbyterian Church, participating in youth activities and teaching. Mr. Brammer also served with the Sertoma Club, a charitable business organization. He was founder and president of Seminole Awning and Screening Company in Pinellas County, Florida and a member of the Florida Mobile Home Association as well as the Largo Chamber of Commerce. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Gwendolyn Austin Brammer; two daughters, Karen Brammer Austin of Los Angeles, CA and Leah Gwen Brammer Long and her husband Ron Long of Portola Valley, CA; a son, Harold Austin Brammer and his wife Christel Brammer of Largo, FL; three grandchildren, Brendan Brammer Long, Bria Lorelle Long, and Olivia Grace Austin. Memorial services will be held Tuesday, December 20, 2011 at 11:00 am at the First Presbyterian Church of Highlands, with the Rev. Dr. Lee Bowman officiating. Visitation will follow the service at the Church. Memorials may be made to Four Seasons Hospice, 171 Hospital Drive, Highlands, NC 28741, or Highlands Community Day Care, PO Box 648, Highlands, NC 28741. Bryant-Grant
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Gene Ray Cheek Franklin, NC - Gene Ray Cheek, age 79, of Franklin, NC passed away Friday, December 16, 2011. Born in Macon County, he was the son of the late William Oliver and Jane Sorrells Cheek. He was married to Doris Anne Sorrells Cheek for 59 years. He was employed by Nantahala Power and Light Company for 30 years. He was a member of Grace Baptist Church; a lifetime member of Macon County Coon Hunters Club and a member of Nantahala Power and Light Company 25 Year Club. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. In addition to his wife, he is survived by a daughter, Cathy Helen Cheek Lehnert of Franklin, NC; a son, Michael Eugene Cheek and wife Jessica of Franklin, NC; three sisters, Ann Sanders of Cornelia, GA, Helen Jacobs of Clayton, GA, and Ora Wykle of Franklin, NC and three brothers, Don Cheek of Tallulah Falls, GA and Jack Cheek and Jim Cheek both of Franklin, NC. Four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren also survive. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Betty Tilley and Margie Baldwin and three brothers, Bill Cheek, Clyde Cheek and Sherrill Cheek. Funeral services will be held Monday, December 19, 2011 at 2:00 PM in the Chapel of Bryant Grant Funeral Home with Rev. Frank Rodriguez and Rev. Carl Carpenter officiating. Burial will be in Union United Methodist Church Cemetery. Chris Cheek, Mitchell Bowman, Justin Poindexter, Derek Lehnert, Jay Gwinn, Ralph Sanders, Johnny Cheek and David Cheek will serve as pallbearers. The Coon Hunters Club Members will serve as honorary pallbearers. The family will receive friends Sunday, December 18, from 6:00 until 8:00 PM at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Grace Baptist Church, c/o Doris Cheek, 15 Oliver Lane, Franklin, NC 28734. Bryant-Grant
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Delores Phillips Franklin, NC - Delores Phillips, age 87, of Franklin, NC passed away Tuesday, December 13, 2011. Born in Wayne Co. MI, she was the daughter of the late John and Genevieve Wegener Manneback. She was married to the late James Clyde Phillips for 47 years. She was a pharmacy assistant and was of the Lutheran faith. Mrs. Phillips is survived by three daughters, Jennifer David of Hialeah, FL, Janie Provenzano of Franklin, NC and Dianna Davis of Sylva, NC; three sons, Mike Phillips of Houston, TX, James Patrick Phillips of Ocala, FL and John Mark Phillips of Houston, TX; fifteen grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Toni Elizabeth Phillips and two sons, Joseph Phillips and Mark Phillips. No services are planned at this time. Memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-1942. Bryant-Grant
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Charles Robert Horn Franklin, NC - Charles Robert Horn, 78 of Winslow, Arkansas, passed away Saturday, December 10, 2011 in Winslow. He was born in Franklin, NC and was the son of the late Leonard and Leota McCracken Horn. He retired from the US Navy and was a Vietnam Veteran. Later he drove a truck for Cannon Express and he and his wife were in about every state in the US. He was of the Methodist faith. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Cecilia Yankowy Horn; five sons, Steven Paul Horn and wife Dawn of Bethlehem, PA, James David Horn and wife Deborah of Cottondale, AL, Robert Alan Horn and wife Sondra of Elk Grove, CA, Daniel Joseph Horn of Winslow, AR and Adam Leonard Horn and wife Mandi of Springdale, AR; two sisters, Carolyn Maynard and Margaret Ledbetter of Franklin, NC; 17 grandchildren, and 3 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a brother, James Edwin Horn. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM, December 16, 2011 at Beard’s Funeral Chapel in Fayetteville, AR with visitation one hour prior to the service. Deacon Dan Daily will officiate. Burial will be in the Fayetteville National Cemetery with full military rites. Memorials may be made to the Washington County Humane Society, Fayetteville, AR. Courtesy
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Michael Russ Quigley Franklin, NC - Michael Russ Quigley, age 51, of Franklin, NC passed away Monday, December 12, 2011. Born in Lansing, MI, he was the son of the late Charles and Janet Johnson Quigley. He worked in construction as a home builder. Michael is survived by his step-mother, Gladys Quigley; one sister, Mary Ellen Jackson of Franklin, NC and one brother, Danny Roy Quigley of Franklin, NC. No
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Sara Ferguson Sloan Cashiers, NC - Sara Ferguson Sloan, 88, of Cashiers, North Carolina went to be with Jesus, Friday, December 9, 2011. She was born in Mecklenburg County, NC to the late A. B. Ferguson and Ethel LaRue Grice Ferguson. She was married to the late William Sloan and was retired from Fulton Co. School System as Food Service Director. Mrs. Sloan graduated from Furman University with a Bachelors of Science in Nutrition, and holds a Masters Degree in Education from the University of Georgia. She was a member of Highlands Community Bible Church and later Cashiers United Methodist Church. Mrs. Sloan was a member of the Cashiers Garden Club and supported numerous animal shelters and other organizations. She was the Food Services Director for Fulton County Schools in Atlanta, Georgia and authored many books including A Guide for Nutra Lunches and Natural Foods, Children Cook Naturally, Yuk to Yum Snacks, From Classroom to Cafeteria, and the Brown Bag Cookbook. Her monthly newsletter, Nutritional Parenting, featured granddaughters Joanna and Claire as logo babies. The granddaughters remained the highlight of her life until her death and she always strongly supported them. Her articles have been featured in Redbook Magazine, Ladies Home Journal, and Prevention Magazine. She originated and was National Director of the Nutra program, which espouses the use of natural whole foods that are low in fat and salt and contain no preservatives. Her many professional awards and honors include: International Reading Association, International Academy of Preventive Medicine, Rachel Carson Memorial Award, National Nutritional Foods Association, and Tooth Fairy Society of America Award. At one point during her career, she had a weekly TV show that aired for over 5 years in Columbia, SC, focusing on nutrition. She was past President of South Carolina School Food Service Association and honorary life member of the Georgia PTA. Mrs. Sloan was recently mentioned in an article by the American Nutrition Association stating that she developed an excellent format for school food programs. Mrs. Sloan is survived by a daughter, Judy Price and husband Jerry of Edisto Island, SC; one sister, Ethel Thornton of Columbia, SC; two granddaughters, Joanna Overstreet and Claire Price and one great-grandson, Porter Overstreet. She was preceded in death by her beloved dog, Gerta. Memorial donations may be sent to the ASPCA or your favorite no kill animal shelter. Services and burial to be held December 13th, in Columbia, SC. Bryant-Grant
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Elwood B. Trueblood, Jr. Franklin, NC - Elwood B. Trueblood, Jr., age 85, of Franklin, NC passed away Wednesday, December 7, 2011 at his residence. He was born July 8, 1926 in Pelham, NC to Elwood B. Trueblood, Sr and Bernice Lanier Trueblood. He was a WWII Veteran of the US Army Air Corps. He was Director of Security, National Airlines, Miami, Fl, sold to Pan American Airways, took early retirement in 1981. Business Manager, Ransom Everglades Prep School, Coconut Grove, FL. He had a Associate of Arts Degree-College of William & Mary; Bachelor of Business Administration-University of Miami; Master of Science in Human Resources- Nova University. He was a avid jazz lover; jazz guitarist, NYC; member of the Miami Jazz Society. He was the North American Secretary, International Association of Airline Security Officer; a member of the Private Security Advisory Council, U.S. Dept. of Justice; U.S. Army Intelligence School-Industrial Security Management; Special Officer, State of Florida, Governor’s Commission; Professional Member of American Society for Industrial Security; NASA, Security Training-west of the Mississippi-Top Secret Clearance; Atomic Energy Commission-Security Training, Installation and Inspection-’Q’ Clearance. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Barbara Jean Veldhuis Trueblood of Franklin, NC; his son, Elwood B.Trueblood, III, (Joana) of Lake Mary, FL, his daughter, Diane M. Colton (Rick) of Sarasota, FL; step-sons, Eric A. Koch (Patti) of Franklin, NC and Blake A. Koch (Rachele) of Pembroke Pines, FL; granddaughter, Christy Ashley (Jim) of Casselberry, FL; grandson, John Michael Trueblood of San Diego, CA; great-grandchildren, Chelsea & Andrew Honeycutt of Casselberry, Fl; step granddaughter, Brittany (Nate) Charlier of Plymouth, MN and step-great-granddaughter, Sienna Charlier of Plymouth, MN. Bryant-Grant
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Eleanor Alice Merrick Tobias Franklin, NC - "Within our hearts the ones we love are never really gone....In spirit and in memory their legacy lives on." Eleanor Alice Merrick Tobias of Franklin, NC passed away peacefully in her sleep with her son, Gary Murphy, by her side, on November 30, 2011. She had just reached the milestone age of 95 on November 28. Mrs. Tobias was born in Tunnel, NY to Stanley and Florence Woodman Merrick, November 28, 1916. Mr. Merrick was a farmer, moving from Illinois to a farm he purchased in 1913. The family lived on the Tunnel farm until a devastating fire destroyed their home. Mrs. Merrick became very ill and they returned to Illinois in 1922, staying with various relatives until they could, after several months, become a family again on a farm near Barrington, IL. Mrs. Merrick had survived her illness, and Mrs. Tobias often enjoyed relating the story of that reunion, where the whole family joined hands and danced around their empty "new" house. Mrs. Tobias is survived by her two children, Gary Murphy, his wife Virginia, five children and four grandchildren; daughter, Gail Lee and husband Allen of Northern California, four children and 13 grandchildren; her elder sister, Esther Duncan of Watertown, WI; stepson, Donald Tobias of Beloit, WI and stepdaughter, Dianne Millard of Waukesha, WI. Her husband, Donald, preceded her in death in 2004. They had reached their 45th wedding anniversary. They resided on Cherokee Ave., Madison, WI from 1966 until 2004. Upon the death of her husband, she moved to Birmingham, AL, residing with son, Gary and wife Virginia. A few of her last months were spent in Marshall, WI with her younger brother, Lee Merrick. Mr. Merrick passed away in August 2011. Her last place of residence was with son Gary, in his home in the mountains of Western North Carolina. For many years, she displayed her art work in craft fairs and art shows around Madison and attended the fair held each year on Court House Square in Madison. She continued to create her wonderful oils and hand painted Christmas ornaments until the last few years of her life. "And so I am born and named after my grandmother Westgarth, and somehow welcomed into this world of rocks, snow, and ice...and into a family rich only in courage, constancy, cheerfulness, and love." Above
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Dorothy "Dottie" Evelyn Hazlett Franklin NC - Dorothy "Dottie" Evelyn Hazlett, age 86, passed away Friday, December 2, 2011. Born in Villagrove, IL, she was the daughter of the late James Robert and Scotta Mae Sebastian Henry. She was married for 18 years to the late Luther Scott Hazlett who died October 7, 2011. She was sub-registrar for vital statistics for Hillsborough Co. Health Dept in Tampa, FL for 18 years. She was a member of Macon County Senior Games and was a member of Holly Springs Baptist Church. Dottie is survived by one daughter, Gayle Whittle of Tampa, FL, two sons, Gary Whittle of Franklin, NC and Glen Whittle and wife Tina of Mills River, NC; one granddaughter, Callie Lynch and husband Joel and two nieces, Gladys Schneider of San Mateo, CA, and Cheryl Aldridge of Jacksonville, FL and one nephew Leonard Thomas Henry of Tampa, FL. Funeral services will be held Thursday, December 8, 2011 at 3:00 p.m. at Holly Springs Baptist Church with Rev. Ed Trull officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Pallbearers will be Kelly Corbin, Kevin Corbin, Harvey Hauversburk, Joel Lynch, Shawn Keener, Gary Whittle and Glen Whittle. The family will receive friends Thursday from 2:00 until 3:00 p.m., one hour prior to the service, at the church. Bryant-Grant
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Betty Jane Gentile Ross Highlands NC - Betty Jane Gentile Ross, 87, of Highlands, NC passed away Friday, December 2, 2011 after a short stay in Highlands-Cashiers Hospital. She was born October 15, 1924 in Sewickley, PA, and grew up in Negley and East Palestine, Ohio. She was the daughter of the late Charles and Grace Harte Gentile and a 1942 graduate of East Palestine High School. Betty was married to the late Henry Ross for 49 years and traveled widely with him during his 40-year career at Delta Air Lines. She was a homemaker and a pre-school teacher for 14 years at East Point (GA) Presbyterian Church. Betty later married the late Walton Smith of Clarksville, TN. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Highlands and also a former member of East Point Presbyterian Church and Northwest Presbyterian Church. She was a member of Highlands Country Club for 28 years and a former member of the East Point Garden Club. She will be remembered for her vivacious spirit, devotion to family, love of animals and reading, and always being in favor of having a good time with friends and relatives. Surviving is one daughter, Paula Ross Derrick and husband Kirby of Glencoe, AL, two sons David H. Ross and wife Olga Mary Ross of Kennesaw, GA, and Henry "Hank" Ross and wife Cathy McIntyre-Ross of Highlands, NC, one sister Jean Beale of Miami, FL., a sister-in-law and brother-in-law Rose Castiglioni and Francis Ross of East Palestine, Ohio, special niece Connie Hays Parish, Peachtree City, GA, three stepchilden: Mary Milam Jenkins,Walton Smith, Jr., and Corrine Smith. Four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren also survive. Memorial services will be held Saturday, December 10, 2011 at 2:00 PM at the First Presbyterian Church of Highlands with Rev. Dr. Don Mullen officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Hudson Library, P.O. Box 430, Highlands, NC 28741. Bryant-Grant
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Katherine Matilda Kilmon Corti Franklin, NC - Katherine Matilda Kilmon Corti, 100, left us Friday, December 2, 2011. Born in Royal Oak, Maryland to Walton and Emma Kilmon, in addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband of 70 years Leo, daughter Helen Stutts, grandsons Michael and Randy Corti and great granddaughter Amanda Raby. She is survived by her son Leo Corti of Ft. Pierce, FL and daughter Marcella Massung of Franklin, eleven grandchildren, twenty-three great grandchildren and twenty-four great great grandchildren. In early years she worked for Campbell’s Soup, a yarn factory in New Jersey then Crandon Drug in Miami, Florida. She ran a service station with her husband until retiring to Franklin forty years ago. She enjoyed yard sales and was ready to go every Saturday morning. Her life revolved around her family from the very beginning, and through the years she was the family’s loving matriarch “mom-mom”. We’ve selected this picture of her at three because she was lovingly referred to as the “devilish” child in her youth. Her wonderful stubborn nature and the love of her family and friends were the keys to her longevity. Arrangements
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Jim Howell Bichard Franklin, NC - Jim Howell Bichard, age 72, of Franklin, NC, formerly of Orlando, FL, passed away Tuesday, November 29, 2011. Born in Cross City, FL, he was the son of the late John Thomas and Carl Spivey Bichard. He was married to Nancy Tyson Bichard for 22 years. Howell was a supervisor in the steel manufacturing industry; he loved NASCAR, fishing, hunting and wood-turning. In addition to his wife, he is survived by a step-daughter, Shannon Niedenthal and husband John of St. Cloud, FL; three sons, Scott Howell Bichard of Crossville, TN, Michael Andrew Bichard and wife Becky of Orlando, FL, and John Thomas Bichard of St. Cloud, FL; a step-son, Scott Allen and wife Shannon of St. Cloud, FL and one brother, Carl Benny Bichard of Crossville, TN. Seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild also survive. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, John Royce Bichard and Robert O’Neil Bichard. Funeral services will be held Saturday, December 3, 2011 at 3:00 PM in the Chapel of Bryant-Grant Funeral Home with Rev. Vic Greene officiating. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends Saturday from 2:00 until 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 Sheriff’s Association. PO Box 20049, Raleigh, NC 27619-0049. Bryant-Grant
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Donald H. Elliott Highlands, NC - Donald H. Elliott, age 80, of Highlands, NC and formerly of Delray Beach, FL passed from this life into the loving arms of his beloved Savior the Lord Jesus Christ, at the age of 80, on Friday, November 25, 2011. He was married to the late Phyllis E. Elliott, who died Nobember 6, 2010. He is survived by three sons, Larry E. Elliott and wife Karen of Delray Beach, FL, Donald E. Elliott and wife Lisa of Cullowhee, NC and Philip N. Elliott of Franklin, NC; a half-brother, Eugene R. Elliott, Jr. of Delray Beach, FL; six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by a son, Richard Elliott. Memorial services will be held at a later date at Christ Church of the Valley in Cashiers. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Christ Church of the Valley, PO Box 2863, Cashiers, NC 28717 or the charity of one’s choice. Bryant-Grant
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George "Tex" Harold Moore, Jr. Franklin - George "Tex" Harold Moore, Jr., age 78, of Franklin, NC passed away Friday, November 25, 2011 at a local hospital. He was a lifelong resident of Macon County, the son of the late George Harold Moore, Sr and Katherine Conley Moore. He was preceded in death by his wife of fifty years, Betty Hurst Moore who passed away in 2006. He was a US Army Veteran serving during the Korean Conflict. He worked in maintenance at the Macon County Recreation Park and was a member of the Community Baptist Church. Tex loved hunting, fishing, racing and being with his grandchildren. He is survived by five daughters, Katherine Anne Moore of Chapel Hill, NC, Mary Louise Moore, Susan Elizabeth Riley & husband David, Margaret Lorene Jones and husband Mack, and Frances Virginia Ferguson all of Hillsborough, NC; one son, William Henry " Bill" Moore of Franklin, NC; six grandchildren, Katherine Elizabeth & Matthew David Riley, Andrew McKinley Ferguson, George H. "Gerrod" IV, Mary Katherine & Maggie Rose Moore; a daughter-in-law, Debora Johns Moore of Fallsbrook, CA; two sisters, Sally McCoy of Seneca, SC and Dorothy Buchanan of Brevard, NC. He was preceded in death by a son, George H. Moore, III and a brother, Joe Moore. Funeral services will be held Monday, November 28 at 3:00 PM in the Chapel of Bryant-Grant Funeral Home with Rev. David Williams officiating. David Moore, Dan Moore, Derrick Hurst, Larry Tallent, Andrew Ferguson and Matthew Riley will serve as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Bob Bryson, Bud Shope, Lee Garner, Bob Myers and Stan Southards. Burial will be held at Carson Cemetery with interment rites led by Rev. David Riley. The American Legion Post #108 and the Franklin VFW Post 3779 will perform complete military graveside rites. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Carson Chapel Cemetery Fund, c/o Sarah Bryson, 2161 Old Murphy Road, Franklin, NC 28734 The family will receive friends Sunday, November 27 from 6:00-8:00 PM at Bryant-Grant Funeral Home. Bryant-Grant
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Thomas Jess Spradlin Franklin, NC - Thomas Jess Spradlin, age 79, of Franklin, NC passed away November 23, 2011 at a local Hospital. Born in Blount County, TN he is the son of the late Thomas J. Spradlin and the late Minnie Bowers Spradlin. He was married to Carrie Davis Spradlin for 58 years. He loved to feed and watch birds and also enjoyed helping out his neighbors. He attended Cartoogechaye Baptist Church. In addition to his wife he is survived by two daughters Patricia Ann Web and husband Kenneth of Franklin, NC and Christine Morgan of Franklin, NC; two sons Melvin Eugene Spradlin and wife Shirlene of Franklin,NC and Glenn Spradlin of Franklin, NC; three sisters Margie Hixson of Ringold, GA, Bobbie Lewis of Bluff City, TN, and Shirley Ann Correll of Cummings GA; one brother J.S. Spradlin of Atlanta, GA; and several grandchildren and great grandchildren. He is preceeded in death by one son Lynn Spradlin. Funeral Services will be Saturday, November 26, 2011 at 12:00pm at Bryant-Grant Funeral Home with the Rev. Josh Brooks officiating. The family will recieve friends from 11:00 until 12:00pm, one hour prior to the service, at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Rush Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Danny Cook, Jody Spradlin, Brandon Higdon, Robert McMahan, Robert Correl and Danny Lewis. Franklin VFW Post #7339 and American Legion Post #108 will conduct full military graveside services. Bryant-Grant
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Kathleen Ann Lopez Franklin, NC - Kathleen Ann Lopez, age 65, of Franklin, NC passed away Wednesday, November 23, 2011. Born in Boston, MA she was the daughter of the late Evelyn Underwood Moore. She was married to the late Angelo Lopez. Kathleen worked as a dietician in a Florida nursing home and loved watching crime shows and horror movies on TV and loved playing games. She is survived by two daughters, Michelle Williams and husband Gilbert of Franklin, NC and Sharon Austin and fiancee Wayne Harmon of Columbia, KY; one son, David Lee Hanson of FL and two sisters, Patty Ansara of Palm Springs, FL and Terri Moore of Marlboro, MA. Five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren also survive. In addition to her parents and husband Kathleen was preceded in death by a daughter, Laura Ann Hanson. Funeral services will be held Friday, November 25, 2011 at 12:00 noon in the Chapel of Bryant-Grant Funeral Home with Rev. John Raby officiating. The family will receive friends Friday, from 11:00 am until 12:00 noon, one hour prior to the service, at the funeral home. Bryant-Grant
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Margaret Virgina Willingham Franklin, NC and Palmetto, FL - Margaret Virgina Willingham, age 93, of Palmetto, FL passed away Saturday, November 19, 2011. Born in Manatee Co., FL, she was the daughter of the late Murdock and Harriette Barker Matheson. She was married to the late William C. Willingham. She was a member of the Tenth Street Baptist Church in Palmetto, FL. She is survived by three daughters, Mary Willingham of Franklin, NC, Jane Spraque and husband Paul of Otto, NC, and Peggy Wolfe and husband Doug of Anna Maria, FL and Franklin, NC; one son, William C. Willingham, Jr. and wife Bobbette of Bradenton, FL; four grandchildren, Gary Willingham and wife Kathy, Greg Willingham, and Jennifer Johnson all of Bradenton, FL, and Robert Willingham and wife Traci of Sarasota, FL. Two great grandchildren, Desiree Willingham and Bryson Johnson both of Bradenton, FL also survive. Memorial services will be held at a later date in Palmetto, FL. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Tenth Street Baptist Church, 1816 10th St. W., Palmetto, FL 34221. Bryant-Grant
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Richard Ralph Rathbun Franklin, NC - Richard Ralph Rathbun, of Franklin, NC passed away Thursday, November 17, 2011. Born in Springfield, MA, he was the son of the late Ralph Arthur and Evelyn Wright Rathbun. He was married to Carol Rathbun for 42 years. He was a United States Navy veteran serving in WWII and a graduate of Johns Hopkins University. He had a long career in the Insurance Industry and designed customized insurance packages for Disney World, Coca-Cola and the first package for the PGA Golf Tour. He was risk manager for the Penn Central Company in New York City and he retired from his own insurance agency with offices throughout Florida. He was a member of the Chamber of Commerce and President of Rotary Club in Pompano Beach, FL. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Franklin. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather with interests in golf, sailing and flying. In addition to his wife, he is survived by three daughters, Susan R. Miller and husband John of Pine Island, FL, Valerie R. Kienzler and husband John of East Long Meadow, MA and Marti R. Phelps and husband Richard of Orange Park, FL; one son, Peter G. Rathbun of Boca Raton, FL; six grandchildren, Valerie, John, Jonathan, R.J., Molly and Cory, and one great-grandchild, Harper. He was preceded in death by a sister, Jane Rathbun Brandt. Memorial services will be held Monday, November 21, 2011 at 1:00 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church in Franklin. Rev. Valerie Miller and Rev. Sam Pope will officiate. The family will receive friends in the fellowship hall following the service. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Angel Hospice, 170 Church St., Franklin, NC 28734 or the charity of one’s choice. Bryant-Grant
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Lamira Henley Sullivan Highlands, NC - Lamira Henley Sullivan, 102, died on November 18, 2011 at her home in Greenville, SC. She was born in Birmingham, AL on November 27, 1908 to John C. Henley, Jr. and Lamira Parker Henley. She attended schools in Birmingham and Washington, DC and was graduated from Goucher College in Baltimore, MD in 1930. Lamira first visited Highlands in 1924 with her parents who purchased property and a home that year on Kettle Rock Mountain. Until recently, she spent every summer in Highlands where she met her husband, Claude T. Sullivan of Anderson, SC. His family had a summer home on Fifth Street. In Highlands, she was active in the First Presbyterian Church of Highlands where she played the piano for summer church services until the church acquired an organ. She was also an active member of the Laurel Garden Club, the Highlands Country Club and the Highlands Tennis Club. She was preceded in death by her husband, Claude T. Sullivan, by two sisters, Edmonia Haslam and Annie Linn Armor and a brother, John C. Henley, III. Survivors include her daughter, Lamira S. Fondren of Greenville, SC and her son, Claude T. Sullivan, Jr. of Atlanta; her much loved and enjoyed grandchildren, Henley Coulter of Dallas, TX, Frances Fondren of Atlanta, Townsend Sullivan of Atlanta and Allen Sullivan of Atlanta; and great grandchildren, Lamira Coulter and Eve Coulter of Dallas, TX. Graveside
services were held on November 20, 2011 at Highlands Memorial Park. Memorial contributions
may be made to Westminster Presbyterian Church in Greenville or the First Presbyterian
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H. W. "Lefty" Marsh Hiawassee, GA - H. W. "Lefty" Marsh, age 91, of Hiawassee, GA passed away Tuesday, November 15, 2011. Born in Lee Co., FL he was the son of the late Wesley and Bertha Hadcock Marsh. He was a veteran Merchant Marine serving during WWII, and was a contractor and builder. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Carol Kantz Marsh; two daughters, Cindy Landreth and husband Ron of Franklin, NC and Sandy Dickson and husband Jim of Cumming, GA; one niece, Marsha Cates and husband Stan of Jacksonville, AL; three grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Jennifer Landreth Bass. Memorial Services will be held Sunday, November 20, 2011 at 2:00 pm in the Chapel of Bryant-Grant Funeral Home. The family will receive friends following the service. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Care Net of Macon County, 130 Bidwell St., Franklin, NC 28734. Bryant-Grant
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Jerry Lee Patton, Sr. Franklin, NC - Jerry Lee Patton, Sr., age 69, of Marietta, GA formerly of Franklin, passed away November 14, 2011. Born in Macon County, he was the son of the late Carey B. Patton, Sr. and the late Gertrude Cunningham Patton. He was married to Lynn West Patton who died in 2010. He was retired from Immigration and Naturalization Service and served with the Federal Drug Task Force. He was a veteran of the United States Navy, serving during the Cuban Crisis and he loved hiking the Appalachian Trail, genealogy, history, especially the Civil War, and Indian artifacts. Jerry was a Boy Scout leader for several years and coached little league baseball. He is survived by a daughter, Alicia Reed and husband Chad of Marietta, GA; a son, Jerry Lee Patton of Marietta, GA; four brothers, Joe Patton and companion Margaret of Wimberley, TX, Richard Patton of Marietta, GA, Howard Patton of Panama City Beach, FL and Carey Patton, Jr. and wife Nancy of Franklin, NC and two grandchildren, Shelby and Wyatt Reed. Several nieces and nephews also survive. In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Rebecca Lynn Patton, a sister, Novell Patton and a brother, Claybourne Patton. Memorial services will be held Saturday, November 19, 2011 at 11:00 am in the Chapel of Bryant-Grant Funeral Home with Rev. Vic Greene and Rev. Janet Greene officiating. The family will receive friends from 10:00 until 11:00 am, one hour prior to the service, at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the charity of one’s choice.
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Wynoma Payne Shope Otto, NC - Wynoma Payne Shope, age 81, passed away Monday, November 14, 2011. Born in Macon Co., she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Lillie Passmore Payne. She was married to the late Joseph P. Shope who died in 1995. She was a member of Asbury United Methodist Church; she was a loving mother and grandmother and loved to raise a garden. She is survived by a daughter, Marjorie Elizabeth Shope Johnson of Otto, NC; one brother, Thomas Edward Payne of Knoxville, NC and two grandchildren, Heather and Sarah Johnson. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a sister, Oma Mae Emory and two brothers, Granville Payne and Eugene Patton. Funeral services will be held Saturday, November 19, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Bryant-Grant Funeral Home. Rev. Duane Corle will officiate. Burial will be in Rush Cemetery. The family will receive friends Friday, November 18 from 6:00 until 8:00 pm at the funeral home. Bryant-Grant
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Katheryn Carolyn DeWeese Higdon Franklin, NC - Katheryn Carolyn DeWeese Higdon, age 80. went to be with the Lord Thursday, November 10, 2011. She was born September 23, 1931 in Hazelwood, NC to Gaye DeWeese and Ada Penley DeWeese. She graduated from Woodfin High School in 1949 and Blantons Business School. She was formerly employed by Beacons Manufacturing office, the V.A. Hospital and The Farmer’s Federation. She retired from Memorial Mission Hospital as a medical transcriptionist in 1998. Carolyn was a member of Elk Mountain Baptist Church in Woodfin, NC, where she proudly played the piano for 14 years. She was also a member of the Eastern Star, Weaverville Chapter. She was a beautiful, giving person and a wonderful loving mother and grandmother and will be greatly missed by her family and all who knew her. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a baby sister, Jacksie and a brother, Carmel. She
is survived by her sons, Joe Higdon & his wife Kathy of Asheville, NC, Bruce
Higdon and George Higdon of Franklin, NC; her daughters, Stephanie Ramsdell of
Wooster, OH and Mary Lee Blaine & husband, John of Franklin, NC. Carolyn was
a proud grandmother to 5 beautiful grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. A memorial service in celebration of her life will be scheduled in the spring. Bryant-Grant
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Walter J. Taylor Highlands, NC- Walter J. Taylor, age 88, of Highlands passed away Sunday, November 13, 2011 at Fidelia Eckerd Nursing Home, Highlands, North Carolina. He was born November 8, 1923 in Staten Island, New York to Walter J. and Ellefair Crunkleton Taylor, and had made Highlands, North Carolina his home for the past 37 years. He was valedictorian of Curtis High School graduating class of 1942, Staten Island, New York. Upon completing Maritime and Electronics schools, he was commissioned as an Ensign in the United States Coast Guard in 1944. A veteran of WWII, he retired as a lieutenant from the United States Maritime service in 1969. Walter was a trustee and founding director of the Scottish Tartan’s Museum of Franklin, North Carolina, serving from its inception in 1989 until July 2010. He was a member of the Veteran Wireless Operators Association, the Society of Wireless Pioneers, the Sons of Confederate Veterans, the Scottish Tartans Society, the Scottish American Military Society, the American Legion and the Highlands Lions Club. Surviving are his wife, Catherine Patterson Taylor; daughters, Dianne A. Taylor of Asheville, NC, Melinda T. Musumarra and husband Paul of Cary, NC; step-son, James T. Vinson and wife Karen of Fort Mill, SC, and stepdaughters, Margaret V. Bryson of Fort Mill, SC and Sandra K. Vinson of Highlands. Also surviving are four grandchildren; Mark Musumarra, Barbara Musumarra, Josh Bryson (Mandi) and Elizabeth Baker (Michael). He was preceded in death by his first wife Barbara James Taylor of Highlands, NC and a brother, John N. Taylor of Tom’s River, NJ. The family would like to extend special thanks to Becky Chambers of Four Seasons Hospice and Jeannine LeGeyt of Fidelia Eckerd Nursing Home for their devotion and compassion to Walter during his illness. Also special appreciation is extended to Doctors Richard Olson and Patti Wheeler. Funeral Services will be held Tuesday November 15, 2011 at 11:00am at the Chapel of Bryant-Grant Funeral Home in Highlands with Dr. Charles Harris and Rev. Vic Greene officiating. The family will receive friends Monday November 14, 2011 from 6:00 until 8:00 pm at Bryant-Grant Funeral Home in Highlands. Burial will be in the Moravian Cemetery in Staten Island, NY. Pallbearers will be Josh Bryson, Mark Musumarra, Michael Crowe, Jeff James, Dana Gordon, Tommy James, Allen James and Michael Baker. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, PO Box 5216, Glen Allen, VA 23058-5216 and Four Seasons Hospice, 571 South Allen Rd. Flat Rock, NC 28731. Bryant-Grant
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Alma E. (Betty) Elliot Franklin, NC - Alma E. (Betty) Elliott went to be with the Lord on November 12, 2011. She had been at a local nursing home since May. She is survived by her loving husband of 59 years, Ron Elliott. Betty had been ill for quite some time. She belonged to Cowee Baptist Church and was a life time member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7339 Auxiliary in Franklin. She had been a volunteer for the Cowee Fire Department and worked for many years as a volunteer at the sheriff’s office and the Humane Society Thrift Store. Memorial services will be held at Cowee Baptist Church on Friday, November 18, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. Burial will be in the church cemetery. There will be no viewing. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association Western Carolina Chapter, 3800 Shamrock Dr., Charlotte, NC 28215. Bryant-Grant
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Iris Juanita Wiederhold Franklin, NC - Iris Juanita Wiederhold, age 84, of Franklin passed away Saturday, November 05, 2011. Born in Orange Co., FL, she was the daughter of the late Gilford E. and Alma Connell Avera. She was married to Richard Wiederhold for 66 years. She was a homemaker; bank teller; liked needlepoint, and was a member of Higdonville Baptist Church. In addition to her husband she is survived by two sons, Ronald Edward Wiederhold and wife Rickie of Longwood, FL; Richard Edgar Wiederhold and wife Yevonne of Orlando, FL; two brothers Gilford Ernst Avera and his wife, Shirley of Sarasota, FL, Roy Carroll Avera and his wife Betty of Flat Rock, NC and Johnny Reason Avera and his wife Jackie of St. Augustine, FL. One grandchild, Erich Wiederhold, and one great grandchild, Erich Jason Widerhold, also survive. A memorial service will be held at a later date in Orlando, FL. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the charity of one’s choice. Bryant-Grant
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Ishma Lee Lightner Franklin, NC - Ishma Lee Lightner, age 94, of Franklin, NC, formerly of Franklin Furnace, OH, passed away Thursday, October 27, 2011. Born in Lawrence Co., KY she was the daughter of the late Joshua and Emmaline Hay Nickell. She was married to Leonard Lightner who died in 1968. She was a core maker for Dayton Malleable Iron Company, retiring in 1979 with 28 years of service. Ishma was a member of Plymouth Heights Church of the Nazarene in Franklin Furnace, OH since 1964. She is survived by Connie Henderson, Carol Vincent and Alana Sauers. A memorial service will be held Saturday, November 5, 2011 at 4:00 p.m. at the home of Carol Vincent. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Angel Hospice, 170 Church Street, Franklin, NC 28734. Bryant-Grant
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Bonnie Lucille McGaha Franklin, NC - Bonnie Lucille McGaha, age 75, of Franklin, NC passed away Friday, October 28, 2011. Born in Macon Co., she was the daughter of the late Fred and Leomia Stamey Sanders. She was married to J. D. McGaha who died in 1998. Bonnie was a homemaker and was member of Burningtown Church of God; she was a devoted Christian; she was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She loved reading her Bible and doing word searches. She is survived by one daughter, Bonnie Marie Bates and husband Ronnie of Franklin, NC; two sons, Danny Ray McGaha and wife Donna of Franklin, NC and William David McGaha of Charlotte, NC, and one brother, Junior Sanders of Franklin, NC. Seven grandchildren and fourteen great-grandchildren also survive. In addition to her parents and husband, Bonnie was preceded in death by three sisters, Edna Bates, Kate Hall and Ruth Long and three brothers, James Sanders, Lawrence Sanders and Will Sanders. Funeral
services will be held Sunday, October 30, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Bryant-Grant
Funeral Home with Rev. Don Bates and Rev. Tim Hayes officiating. Burial will be
in Riverview Methodist Church Cemetery. Pallbearers will be David McGaha, Danny
McGaha, Johnny McGaha, Tony McGaha, Ronnie Bates and Rob Antes. The family will
receive friends, Saturday, October 29 from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. at the funeral
home. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Burningtown Church
of God, 7485 Lower Burningtown Rd., Franklin, NC 28734. Bryant-Grant
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Deborah Sue Hensley Franklin, NC - Deborah Sue Hensley, age 55, of Franklin, NC passed away Monday, October 24, 2011. Born in Springfield, MO, she was the daughter of the late Orville Thomas Hughes and Ola Frances Owens Hughes. She was married to Ronnie Hensley for eight years. She was a CNA at Grandview Manor nursing home and was of the Baptist faith. In addition to her mother and husband she is survived by one daughter, Pamela Ann Gilbert of Murfreesboro, TN; one step-son, Chad Hensley and wife Cathy of Franklin, NC and one brother, Jack Thomas Hughes of Springfield, MO. Four grandchildren also survive. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, October 26 at 2:00 PM in the Chapel of Bryant-Grant Funeral Home with Rev. Mark Bishop officiating. Burial will be held at Ridgecrest Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends Wednesday, October 24 from 1:00-2:00PM, one hour prior to service at Bryant-Grant Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Bryant-Grant Funeral Home to help with the funeral expense. Bryant-Grant
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Gladys Hannah Wright Franklin - Gladys Hannah Wright, age 84, of Franklin, NC, passed away Tuesday, October 18, 2011. Mrs. Wright was born in Buncombe County, NC November 24, 1926, daughter of Fred L. and Mae McCullough Hannah. She graduated from Franklin High School, class of 1944; then was employed by F. B. I. in Washington, D. C. during World War II. She worked for Burrell Motor Company and Macon County retiring in 1992. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister. Her marriage to Ernest Carl Wright, Jr., June 20, 1947 ended at his death April 8, 1999.
Survivors include: son, Walter Carl Wright and wife Lynn, daughters, Gloria Jean Thun and husband Charles, Sue Ellen Chastain and husband Rodney, Donna Dee Hefner and husband Conrad all of Franklin and Brenda Lee Perteet and husband Kirk of Tiger, GA. Grandchildren, Heather Wittekind and husband Chris, Shawna Lamb and husband Jimmy, Nichole Allen and husband Chris, Rance Perteet and wife Amy, Krissi Benfield and husband Nathan, Daniel Gibbs and wife Brittany, Megan Chastain, and Justin Wright and friend Kimmie. Great-grandchildren, Devin Buchanan, Olivia Rowland, Kilee Lamb, Kehler Lamb, Piper Wittekind, Tristan Gibbs, Silas Gibbs, Sarah Perteet, Brayln Wright; two step-grandchildren and four step-great-grandchildren. She is also survived by a sister, Lucille H. Cocke of Franklin, NC. She was preceded in death by a sister, Maxine Hannah and a brother, Walter Hannah.
Funeral services will be held Friday, October 21, 2011 at 2:00 pm at Patton United Methodist Church, with Rev. Keith Newell officiating. Burial will be in the Church Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Devin Buchanan, Justin Wright, Rance Perteet, Daniel Gibbs, Jimmy Lamb, Chris Wittekind, Tracy Chastain, Chris Allen and Nathan Benfield. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 pm Thursday evening at Bryant-Grant Funeral Home, where the body will remain until placed in the Church thirty minutes prior to the service. Memorials may be made to DaVita Dialysis Center, 655 Asheville Highway, Sylva, NC 28779. Bryant-Grant
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Ethel Weston Gill Franklin, NC - Ethel Weston Gill, age 94, of Franklin, NC passed away Sunday, October 16, 2011. Born in London England, she was the daughter of the late James and Annie Perry. She was married first to Arthur James Weston and later to David Loos Gill. She was a seamstress and loved to sew for her friends. She was a member of St. Agnes Episcopal Church. Ethel is survived by one son, Brian Weston and wife Nancy of Franklin, NC; one sister, Shirley Smith of Harlow England and one brother James Perry of London England. Six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren also survive. In addition to her parents and husbands she was preceded in death by a daughter, Maureen Weston and a son, Graham Weston. Memorial services will be held Monday, October 24, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. in the Chapel of Bryant-Grant Funeral Home with Rev. Dorrie Pratt officiating. Memorial donations may be made to Baptist Children’s Home Moody Cottage, 2127 Iotla Church Rd., Franklin, NC 28734. Bryant-Grant
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Eddis Holbrook Hall Winston Salem - Mrs. Eddis Holbrook Hall, 97, entered eternal rest on October 15, 2011 when she passed away peacefully at her home in Winston-Salem. She was born on December 11, 1913 in Franklin, NC to the late James Robert and Mattie Pearl Holbrook, one of ten children. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Herbert Hayes Hall, who died in 1988. She was a member of Ardmore Baptist Church, the Mary Martha Sunday School Class and the Senior Citizens Club. Since her birth in 1913, she was also a member of Cowee Baptist Church in Franklin. Eddis spent her summers in Franklin but when cool weather arrived, she returned to her home in Winston-Salem. She will be remembered for her dedication to both her churches where she remained active almost to the end of her life. She was a wonderful cook and will be long remembered for her pound cakes and cheese rings which she lovingly made for friends and family. She leaves behind one beloved sister, Mrs.Vennie Davis of Winston-Salem; dear nieces and nephews: Zena Pearl Brogdon, Ernest Childers, Evelyn Gregory, Diane Holbrook, Jim Holbrook and Jane Wright all of Franklin; David Burrell of Walnut Cove; Betsy Chapman of Arlington, VA; Nancy Cheek of Lexington; Alden Childers and Jean Childers of Whittier; Wayne Davis of Kernersville; Sandra Dorton of Concord; Debra Dula of Charlotte; Margaret Duvall of Aynor, SC; Susan Medford of Milwaukee, WI; Patti Sisson of Asheville; Bob West of Mocksville, Betty Wills of Norfolk, VA. Eddis did not have children but she truly loved her stepfamily and treated them as her own. Surviving members of her stepfamily are one son-in-law, William R. Nunn, Jr., of Bermuda Run; four grandchildren, Herbert R. Hall, Jr. (Fleeta), Judy Everhart (Clarence), Daughn Eagan (David) all of Winston-Salem; and Gordon Nunn of Pittsburgh, PA; and six great-grandchildren, Brooke DiSorbo (Steve), Sandy Hall, Christopher and Kerry Eagan, and Ryan and Lane Everhart. The family is grateful to her special neighbors, Steve and Judy Motsinger, who made dinner for her every Saturday night and helped her in so many ways. In Winston-Salem, the family will receive friends on Monday, October 17, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. and a Celebration of Life service will be held on Tuesday, October 18, at 11:00 a.m. Both services will be held at Vogler and Sons Funeral Home, 2951 Reynolda Road, Winston-Salem. In Franklin, NC, the family will receive friends on Wednesday, October 19, at noon followed by a 1:00 p.m. funeral service with internment to follow at Cowee Baptist Church, 6301 Bryson City Road, Franklin. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Ardmore Baptist Church Fund, 501 Miller St., Winston-Salem, NC 27103, Cowee Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, 6301 Bryson City Road, Franklin, NC 28734 or to the charity of the donor's choice. Online condolences and floral tributes may be made at www.frankvoglerandsons.com. Bryant Grant Funeral Home is assisting with local arrangements. | |
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Barry Keith Henson Otto, NC - Barry Keith Henson, 49, of Otto passed away Saturday Oct. 15, 2011. Barry was born in Macon County and was the son of the late Gilmer H. Henson and Anna Howard Henson of Otto. He worked as a clerk for Valley Supply in Dillard, GA and helped maintain the family farm. He was a friend to all in his community and an active member of Asbury United Methodist Church. Surviving in addition to his mother is a brother, Scott Henson and his wife Rhonda and one niece Jessica Lynn Henson. Memorial services will be held Tuesday, October 18, 2011 at 11:00 AM in the Chapel of Bryant-Grant Funeral Home with the Rev. Duane Corle and Rev. Janet Greene officiating. Honorary pallbearers will be Tony Norris, Kevin Payne, Doug Stringer and Jack Craig. Memorial donations may be made to the Muscular Dystrophy Association, 25 Woods Lake Rd., Suite 704, Greenville, SC 29607 or Asbury Cemetery Fund, PO Box 113, Otto, NC 28763. Bryant-Grant
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Alice Delonia Sprinkle Simpsonville SC - Alice Delonia Sprinkle, 87, of Simpsonville, SC, formerly of Franklin passed away Friday at her home. She was born in Graham County, the daughter of the late Ambrose T. and Artie Mae Cable Crisp. She worked as a seamstress and was of the Baptist Faith. She was married to Henry Sprinkle who passed away in 1998. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother and great-great grandmother. Surviving are two daughters, Macey Lester of Simpsonville, SC, and Patty Hirsch of Charlotte, NC, and one son Allen Burr of Myrtle Beach, SC. Thirteen grandchildren, nine great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild also survive. She was preceded in death by four daughters, Virginia Burr, Jean Sprinkle, Juanita Burr Jones and Janet Burr Hunnicutt; one son Ernest Burr Jr.; one grandchild, Rocky Lindsey; nine sisters, and four brothers. Funeral services will be held Tuesday Oct. 18, 2011 at 2:00 PM in the Chapel of Bryant-Grant Funeral Home in Franklin with Tracy Merrill and Eddie Stanberry speaking. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service Bryant-Grant
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James Ezra Kirk, Jr. Franklin,
NC - James Ezra Kirk, Jr., age 85, of Hayesville, NC passed away Saturday, October
15, 2011 at his residence. He was born in Toledo, Ohio, the son of the late James
E. Kirk, Sr and Josephine Kness Kirk. He was a WWII Veteran of the US Navy. He
was a salesman for chemical industries. Mr. Kirk was a member of the Hayesville
First United Methodist Church, a member of the Scottish Rite and a member of Toledo
Ft. Industry Lodge # 144. He loved boating and fishing. He was very active in
the Chatuge Village Association. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Carol Ritzman Kirk; his daughter, Patricia Ann Beumel and her husband, Nicholas of Toledo, OH; his son, James E. Kirk III and his wife, Janice of Swanton, OH and his granddaughter, Amy Katherine Lombarbi and her husband, Jeff of Columbus, OH. Memorial services will be held Wednesday, October 19 at 11:00AM at the Hayesville First United Methodist Church with Rev. Kirk Hatherly officiating. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 10:00 11:00AM, one hour prior to the service at the Church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in memory of Jim Kirk to Hayesville First United Methodist Church, 989 Hwy 64 Business, Hayesville, NC 28904. Bryant-Grant
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George Scheinder Bell Franklin, NC - George Scheinder Bell, age 83, of Franklin, NC passed away Friday, October 14, 2011 at a local hospital. He was born in Camden, New Jersey and was raised in Dover, Del. He moved to Macon Co. in 1965. He was the son of the late John Lewis and Elise Schneider Bell. He was married to the late Betty Keener Bell. He and his wife Betty owned and operated the Downtowner Restaurant, the City Restaurant, Bell’s Restaurant, and Bell’s Auction Barn. He was a licensed auctioneer, a volunteer for the county rescue squad. He flea marketed up to a month before his death, he was also known for his humor. He
is survived by four children, Melody Cooper and husband John; Georgeanna and husband
Kenneth; Bill Bell and friend Linda Rowe; Cindy Hoffman; a companion Gale Harlan
of 11 years; 14 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild. Memorials
may be made to the Franklin High School Booster Club, 100 Panther Drive, Franklin,
NC 28734. Bryant-Grant
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Kenneth Ledford Franklin, NC - Kenneth Ledford, age 75, of Franklin, NC passed away Monday, October 10, 2011. Born in Clay County, he was the son of the late Tom and Rose Garrett Ledford. He was married to the late Lovada Taylor Ledford who passed away in July of 2010. He was a military veteran. Kenneth was a man of many skills and was a master of all trades. He was a family man. His family was the most important thing to him. He was a member of Windy Gap Baptist Church. He is survived by two daughters, Pamela Miller and husband Jerry; Kathy Thompson; one son, Kenny Ledford all of Franklin, NC and three sisters, Glenda, Wanda and Nancy. Nine grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren also survive. He was preceded in death by a brother, Boyd Ledford. Funeral
services will be held Friday, October 14, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. at Windy Gap Baptist
Church with Rev. Mark Bishop officiating. Burial will be in Windy Gap Baptist
Church Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Kyle Ledford, Kody Ledford, Brantley Williams,
Justin Thompson, Breanna Kirchman-Aiello and Seth Ledford. Honorary pallbearers
will be Roger Williams and Brandie Mazzotta. The family will receive friends Thursday,
October 13, 2011 from 7:00 until 9:00 p.m. at Bryant-Grant Funeral Home. Bryant-Grant
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Larry Thomas Smith Shreveport, LA - Larry Thomas Smith, age 65, of Shreveport, LA, passed away Sunday, August 14, 2011 at his residence. Larry was born January 16, 1946 in Macon County, NC and was a son of the late Glenn Thomas and Virginia Parrish Smith. He retired from General Motors Corporation in Shreveport and was a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church in Franklin, NC. Larry was a veteran with the US Navy having served during the Vietnam War.
He is survived by his step son, Darrell Shanklin and his wife, Brandie and their two children of Shreveport, LA; one sister, Sandra Smith Brown and her husband, Eugene, Jr. of Marion, NC; one nephew, Anthony Thomas Brown and his wife, Stella of Indian Trail, NC and special friend, Margaret Kinard of Shreveport, LA.
A graveside memorial service will be held Saturday, October 15, 2011 at 11:30 a.m. at Oak Grove Baptist Church upper cemetery.
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Brandon Helmut Wales Clayton
GA - Brandon Helmut Wales, 17, of Clayton, GA, died as the result of a tragic
automobile accident on Sunday, October 9, 2011.
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Ann Darling Thayer Cullowhee, NC - Ann Darling Thayer, age 73, of Winter Haven, FL passed away Thursday, October 6, 2011, at her Lake Glenville home. Born in Polk Co., FL, she was the daughter of Myrtice Harvey Stolz of Winter Haven, FL and the late Charles Stolz. Ann was an elementary school teacher for the Polk County School System and she was a member of Grace Community Church. In addition to her mother, she is survived by her husband of 52 years, Thomas A. Thayer, Sr.; two daughters, Virginia Dunson and husband Leslie Dunson III and Susan S. Thayer all of Winter Haven, FL; one son, Thomas A. Thayer, Jr. and wife Michelle of Winter Haven, FL; one sister, Virginia Chadd of Winter Haven, FL and five grandchildren, Kasie Thayer, Thomas A. Thayer III, Lindsey Thayer, Ashley Dunson and Emily Dunson. Funeral Services will be held in Winter Haven, FL. Bryant-Grant
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Luther Scott Hazlett Franklin - Luther Scott Hazlett, age 88, of Franklin, NC passed away Friday, October 7, 2011. Born in South Point, OH, he was the son of the late George and Mary Webb Hazlett. He was a retired command sergeant major in the United States Army with 32 years of service; he served in the Armour Division from 1943-1969; was a 32nd degree mason; a member of VFW; participated in the Macon County Senior Games and was an avid golfer. He was a member of Holly Springs Baptist Church. Luther is survived by his wife of 18 years, Dorothy E. Hazlett, one step-daughter, Gayle Whittle of Tampa, FL; three sons, Glen Whittle and wife Tina of Mills River, NC, Gary Whittle of Franklin, NC, and David Hazlett of Gastonia, NC; three sisters, Betty Drew, Venice Craddock and Bernadell Blumenstock; one granddaughter, Callie Lynch and husband Joel of Franklin, NC; 2 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 PM Monday Oct. 10 at Holly Springs Baptist Church with Rev. Eddie Trull officiating. Burial will be in Holly Springs Baptist Church cemetery. Pallbearers will be Glen Whittle, Gary Whittle, Joel Lynch, Frank Hauversburk, Donald Bruce Tallent and Jeffery Shawn Keener. Franklin VFW Post #7339 and American Legion Post #108 will conduct full military graveside services. The
family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at Holly Springs Baptist
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Stacey Holland Attwood Lehigh
Acres FL - Terry Stacey Holland Attwood, 62, of Lehigh Acres , Fla. passed away
on Monday, October 3, 2011. She was born in Norwalk, Ohio on November 21, 1947.
She graduated from Naples High School and went on to attend technical school to
study bookkeeping and working at Jungle Larry's African Safari & Botantical
Gardens before retiring. She will best be remembered as a person who loved her
family, her friends and any stray animal that happened to cross her path. Bryant-Grant
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Lawrence P. "Chuck" Craine Franklin, NC - Lawrence P. "Chuck" Craine, 82, of Franklin, NC passed away Thursday, October 6, 2011 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Highlands in Macon County, he was the son of the late Phillip Albert and Carrie Henry Craine. He was the third eldest of eleven children. He was employed as a greens keeper at Highlands Country Club in Highlands for 71 years starting as a caddy at the age of 11.
He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Selma Kimsey Craine, daughter Karen Craine Chambers and husband Timothy Chambers of Highlands; three grandchildren, Kasey Chambers of Highlands, Ashley James Howell and husband Anthony Howell of Warner Robins, GA, Thomas James and wife Stephanie Dalton James of Franklin, and 2 brothers and 3 sisters. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by a daughter Kathy Craine James and 2 brothers and 3 sisters. The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 PM, Saturday, October 8th at Bryant-Grant Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held in the Chapel of Bryant-Grant Funeral Home, Sunday, October 9th at 2:00 PM with Rev. Lloyd Fish, Jr. and lifelong friend Rev. Alton Dendy officiating. Burial will be at the Prentiss Baptist Church Cemetery in Franklin. Pallbearers will be co-workers from Highlands Country Club. Honorary pallbearers will be Bill Mason, Bobby Wilson, Frank Hernandez and Doug Ledford. Bryant-Grant
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Carolina S. Powers Franklin, NC - Carolina S. Powers, age 65, of Franklin, NC passed away Monday, October 3, 2011 in a local nursing center. Born in the Philippians, she was the daughter of the late John and Juliana Santos Moore. She worked as a room attendant for Loews Coranado Resort. She is survived by one son, Sean Moore and wife Wendy, of Franklin, NC and two grandsons, Patrick Moore and Chris Mills. She was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Ashleigh Moore. Memorial services will be held at a later date. Bryant-Grant
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Dolores Dianna Simmonite Franklin, NC - Dolores Dianna Simmonite, age 62, passed away Friday, September 30, 2011 in a local hospital. Born in Dade Co., FL she was the daughter of the late Clarence and Dianna Mills Gray. She worked at Ingles in the bakery; was a member of Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses and loved to fish. Dolores is survived by her husband of forty-four years, David B. Simmonite, and one brother, Clarence Gray of Miami, FL. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, October 8, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses. Bryant-Grant
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Patricia Dianne Hughes Franklin, NC - Patricia Dianne Hughes, age 48, of Otto, NC passed away Saturday, October 01, 2011 at her residence. She was born in Fulton County, GA the daughter of Wilburn Anderson of Otto, NC and Carolyn Bowman Hughes of Franklin, NC. She worked for the Waffle House in Hiram, GA for 21 years. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother and liked to help others. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her husband of 15 years, Jerry R. Hughes, Sr.; three daughters, Kayla Marie Hughes and Sonya White of Otto, NC and Amanda Ramey and her husband, Todd of Clayton, GA; one step-son Jerry Ray Hughes, Jr. of Jackson, GA; one sister, Kathy Wood and her husband, Bush of Forest Park, GA; two brothers, Stevie Anderson and his wife, Annette of Franklin, NC and Larry Paul Anderson and his wife, Brenita of Jonesboro, GA; two grandchildren, Kaylynn Phillips and Jessie Ramey. Memorial services will be held Wednesday, October 5 at 11:00AM in the Chapel of Bryant-Grant Funeral Home with Rev. Oliver Rice officiating. Bryant-Grant
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