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James Carlton “Pete” Setser Murphy - James Carlton “Pete” Setser, 74, of Murphy died Sunday, Nov. 30, 2008 at his residence. A native of Macon County, he had lived in Cherokee County for the past 54 years. He was the son of the late Andrew Bryan and Estelle Justice Setser. Pete had served in the United States Army. He had worked as a personnel manager for Peachtree Products and worked as the veteran’s representative for the NC Employment Security Commission, where he retired in 1996. He continued to pursue his true passion of raising cattle and horses. He was a member of the Peachtree Memorial Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Andy and John L. Setser; a sister, Lucille Setser Allen; and an infant granddaughter, Samantha Setser. Surviving are his wife of 53 years, Geneva Barnett Setser; a daughter, Jeanie Setser Morgan and husband, Russell of Blounts Creek, NC; a son, Jimmy Setser and wife, Renee’ of Murphy; three sisters, Nancy Setser Bulgin and husband, Randolph and Carolyn Setser McCall and husband, Bob all of Franklin, and Pat Setser Wilson and husband, Josh of Belton, SC; a brother, Fred “Bo” Setser and wife, Jimmie of Franklin; and a granddaughter, Hannah Setser. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Thursday, Dec. 4 in the Peachtree Memorial Baptist Church with Dr. Chester Jones officiating. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Pallbearers will be in Dr. Greg Cranford, Buck Chambers, Glenn Carson, Keith Holcomb, Brian and Joe Kilpatrick, Max O’Dell, and Daryl Smith. Honorary pallbearers will be Harold and Greg Moore, Jim Hendrix, Danny Rich, Jeff and Bill Yonce, Jack Wimpey, Danny Logan, J.C. and Joe Owenby, Doyle Clay, Nathan Allen, and Allen Chambers. The family will receive friends from 6-8 Wednesday evening at the Ivie Funeral Home, Murphy where the body will be until placed in the church 30 minutes prior to the services. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made in memory of James Carlton “Pete” Setser to the Peachtree Memorial Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, c/o Jim Hendrix, 3195 Old Peachtree Road, Murphy, NC 28906 or Gideons International, PO Box 164, Murphy, NC 28906. Ivie Funeral Home, Murphy in charge of all arrangements. Compliments of Bryant-Grant Funeral Home
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Barbara Gail Tallent Cabe Franklin, NC - Barbara Gail Tallent Cabe, age 69, of Knob Hill Road, Franklin, NC passed away Sunday, November 30, 2008 at her residence. She was a native of Macon County, the daughter of the late Alfred and Iva Lee Dills Tallent . She was a homemaker and was retired from Whitley Products. She was of the Baptist faith. She is survived by her husband of 51 years, Wiley Alexander Cabe; her daughter, Kathy Gail Cabe of Franklin, NC; her son, Keith Wiley Cabe and his wife, Pam of Franklin, NC; three sisters, Brenda Frangoudakis, Shirley Pritchitt and Margaret Jolley all of Atlanta, GA; two brothers, Harold Tallent of Atlanta, GA and Bruce Tallent of Franklin, NC; two grandchildren, Nicole and Justin Cabe. She was preceded in death by a sister, Joyce Vinson and a brother, Mickey Tallent. Funeral service will be held Wednesday, December 3 at 1:00 PM in the Chapel of Bryant-Grant Funeral Home with Rev. Ronnie Owens officiating. Burial will be in the Woodlawn Cemetery. Justin Cabe, Daryl Oberley, Kenneth Vinson, Mike Frangoudakis, Dennis Jolley and David Jolley will serve as pallbearers. The family will receive friends Wednesday, December 3 from 12:00-1:00 PM, one hour prior to service at Bryant-Grant Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Relay for Life, PO Box 1648, Franklin, NC 28744. Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences are available by visiting www.bryantgrantfuneralhome.com or by email.
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Nelle Hazel Massey Seabock Franklin, NC -Nelle Hazel Massey Seabock, 89, of Franklin died November 29, 2008 in a local nursing home. She was a native of Madison County, NC the daughter of the late Lattie Branson and Eugenia Mabel Sawyer Massey. She was married to the late Carl Seabock who died in 1976. She was the previous owner of the Glass Barn Rock Shop and was a home maker. Many people enjoyed her beautiful flowers.
She is survived by one daughter, Gail Seabock Barrett and her husband George of Franklin, NC, one son, Wayne Seabock and his wife Millie of Westchester, PN; a granddaughter, Janelle Seabock; three step-grandchildren and four step- great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one granddaughter, Carla Rene; one sister, Juanita Ogle, and two brothers Cloyce, and Jesse Lee Massey.
Funeral
services will be 2:30 PM, Tuesday, December 2, 2008 in the Chapel
of Bryant-Grant Funeral Home with the Rev. Bob Abel officiating.
Pallbearers will be John Barrett, Lynn and Adrian Seabock, Patrick
McGinnis, Charles Shuler and Ray Sanders. Burial will be in Woodlawn
Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1:30-2:30PM, one
hour prior to the services. Online condolences are available by visiting www.bryantgrantfuneralhome.com or by email. Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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Johnnie Bell Shook Franklin, NC - Johnnie Bell Shook, age 76, of Guy Knob Road, Franklin, NC, passed away Wednesday, November 26, 2008 in a local hospital. She was a native of Puckett, Mississippi, the daughter of the late Dee and Lucille Walters McLaurin. She was married to the late John Melvin Shook. She was a US Air Force Veteran and had worked for the Mississippi State Retirement Division. She was a portrait artist, amilitary nurse and an engineer. She was of the Methodist faith. She is survived by one daughter, Barbara Sue (Susie) Williams and her husband Charles of Franklin, NC; one son, John Michael (Mike) Shook of Petal, Mississippi; a companion, Dennis Batts; one sister, Betty Sue James, of Florence, Mississippi; two brothers, William McLaurin and Samuel Hugh McLaurin both of Raleigh, NC; five grandchildren, Albert Wayne Hester, II, Amantha (Amy) Putman, Kelly McLaurin Shook, Morgan Shook, and Nickie Shook. She was preceded in death by a sister, Mildred Grace Wade. Memorial services will be held at a later date in Johns, Mississippi. Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences are available by visiting www.bryantgrantfuneralhome.com or by email.
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Nicholas Moschouris Highlands, NC - Nicholas Moschouris, age 57, of Highlands, NC, passed away Friday, November 28, 2008 at his residence. He was a native of Queens County, New York, the son of Juanita Porgeotes Moschouris of Highlands, NC and the late Bill Moschouris. He was a restaurant owner and active in the community and in civic affairs. He was a member of Highlands United Methodist Church. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife, Patricia Aldrich Moschouris, adaughter, Theodora Mary Moschouris of the home, and a brother, James Moschouris of Franklin, NC. He was preceded in death by a sister, Irene Sanchez-Colon. A memorial service will be held Thursday, December 4 at 3:00 PM at Highlands First United Methodist Church with Rev. Paul Christy and Rev. Kim and Eddie Ingram officiating. Memorials may be made to Mountain Top Relay for Life or to the Highlands United Methodist Church Capitol Fund, 315 Main Street, Highlands, NC 28741. Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences are available by visiting www.bryantgrantfuneralhome.com or by email.
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Marietta Patricia Mitchell Marietta Patricia Mitchell, age 76, of Jim Corbin Road, Franklin, NC passed away Sunday, November 23, 2008 at a local hospital. She was born in Birmingham, AL, the daughter of the late Munson Barker and Dorothy Huffman Hinman. She was a homemaker, an artist, avid birdwatcher and she enjoyed gardening. She is survived by two daughters, Patricia Mitchell of Denver, CO and Katie Mitchell of Coral Springs, FL; three sons, Steven Mitchell and his wife, Mary of Lincoln, Mass, Preston Mtchell of San Franciso, CA and Martin Mitchell of Port St. Lucie, FL. Seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild also survives. Privates services will be held at a later date. Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences are available by visiting www.bryantgrantfuneralhome.com or by email.
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Paul Schlatter Franklin, NC - Paul Schlatter, 71, of Pannell Lane, Franklin, passed away Tuesday, November 25, 2008 at a Harris Regional Hospital, Sylva. He was born in Buffalo, NY, the son of the late Carl and Averil Kruse Schlatter. He is survived by his wife, Susan, and mother-in-law, Ruth Struble, his "Village", Jean and Charlie Pinkston, Christi, Elijah and JD Huff, Myra Cook and Mark Whitman, and his "Best Cook", and wonderful friend, Betty Reynolds, all of Franklin; five daughters, Deb Klink and her husband, Ray of Machias, NY, Sue Gates of Crosby, PA, Lori Youngs of Williamsville, NY, Jill Neubauer of Phoenix, AZ, and Kerry Kuhn of Buffalo, NY; thirteen grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Paul was employed by Lowes of Franklin from 1998 till his retirement in 2007. He worked in the garden department, in appliance delivery and made many friends in the hardware department before his retirement. Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of cremation. A celebration of Paul’s life will take place at a later date. Memorials may be made to The Hospice Foundation, 170 Church Street, Franklin, NC 28734. Bryant-Grant
Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences are available by visiting www.bryantgrantfuneralhome.com or by email.
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Eunice Allena Singleton Hunter Franklin, NC - Eunice Allena Singleton Hunter, age 93, of Belle Dowdle Road, Franklin, NC passed away Friday, November 21, 2008 at a local hospital. She was born in Rabun County, GA, the daughter of the late Robert Russell and Elizabeth Williams Singleton. She was married to the late Thomas Hudson Hunter who passed away in 1968. She was a homemaker and was a faithful member of Prentiss Baptist Church. She was a former member of the Home Demonstration Club and one of the first graduates of Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School. She enjoyed cooking, especially her family. She is survived by three daughters, Nancy Carol Hunter Tallent and her husband Wayne of Charleston, SC, June Darlene Hunter of Sandy Springs, Ga and Dinah Hunter Bishop of Franklin, NC; six sons, Thomas R. Hunter of Franklin, NC, James Robert Hunter and his wife Margaret of Dacula, GA, Alvin Edison Hunter and his wife, Gracie of Seneca, SC, Frank Richard Hunter and his wife Sue of Franklin, NC, Walter Charles Hunter and his wife Terri of Franklin, NC and David Allen Hunter of Franklin, NC. Twenty grandchildren, twenty-eight great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Helen Elizabeth Hunter Reynolds who passed away in 1984, one sister, Belle Singleton Ledford; three brothers, Robert Singleton, Alexander Singleton and Faye Singleton. Funeral services will be held Sunday, November 23 at 3:00PM in the Chapel of Bryant-Grant Funeral Home with Rev. Randy Drinnon and Rev. Michael McMahan officiating. Burial will be at Prentiss Baptist Church Cemetery. Grandsons will serve as pallbearers. The family will receive friends Sunday, November 23 from 2:00-3:00PM at Bryant-Grant Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Prentiss Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, c/o Doug Ledford, 965 Belle Dowdle Road, Franklin, NC. Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences are available by visiting www.bryantgrantfuneralhome.com or by email.
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Mark L. Deitz Franklin, NC - Mark L. Deitz, age 73, of Franklin, NC, passed away Wednesday, November 19, 2008 at his residence. He was a native of Macon County, the son of the late Lawrence and Anna Cowan Deitz. He was a US Air Force Veteran during the Korean conflict. He was a field manager for American National Red Cross for 30 years and was a member of Cowee Baptist Church and attended Franklin Church of God .He graduated from Franklin High School, Western Carolina and Central Michigan University. Mark loved sports and reading. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Dorothy McCall Deitz; one daughter, Rhonda Wiggins of Golden Valley, MN.; one son Clifford Deitz of Knoxville, TN; two sisters, Frankie Holbrook and Joyce Scully both of Franklin, NC; one brother, Levon Deitz of Merrel, TX. He also leaves behind his very special young friend, Sydney Blank of Tampa, FL. He was preceded in death by a son, David Deitz and several brothers and sisters. Funeral services will be held Saturday, November 22 at 1:00 PM in the Chapel of Bryant-Grant Funeral Home with Rev. Hank Conner, Rev. Philip Cochran and Cecil Brooks officiating. Burial will be at Cowee Baptist Church Cemetery. The Franklin VFW Post #7339 and American Legion Post#108 will conduct military graveside rites. Jack Cabe, Doug Cabe, Gerald Coggins, Robert Carnes, Bruce Giles, Barry Greene, Sam Bowers, Skip Sanders and Mike Petito will serve as pallbearers. The family will receive friends Friday, November 21 from 6:00-8:00 PM at Bryant-Grant Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made by visiting www.bryantgrantfuneralhome.com. Online condolences are available by visiting www.bryantgrantfuneralhome.com or by email.
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Mary Alice Wilson Franklin, NC - Mary Alice Wilson, age 84, of Franklin, NC, passed away Tuesday, November 18, 2008 in a local hospital. She was a native of Macon County, the daughter of the late Sam and Mattie Marie Sorrells Hopkins. She was married to the late Cecil William Wilson, Sr. who passed away February, 1984. She was a homemaker and enjoyed flowers and gardening. She was a member of Windy Gap Baptist Church. She is survived by a daughter, Tammy Wilson of Franklin, NC; two sons, Cecil Wilson, Jr. and his wife Mary of Greenville, SC, and Owen Wilson of North Pole, Alaska; two sisters, Etta Tallent of Franklin, NC and Lucille Potts of Greenville, SC; two brothers, John D. "Jay" Hopkins and Ralph Hopkins both of Franklin, NC; eleven grandchildren, fourteen great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews also survive. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Carol Wilson Barnard and four brothers. Funeral services will be held Friday, November 21st at 2:30pm in the Chapel of Bryant-Grant Funeral Home, with Rev. Mark Bishop officiating. Burial will be at Woodlawn Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Bobby Peak, Clay Vinson, Willie Houston, Stanley Hopkins, Brandon Penland, and Andrew Jacobs, alternate Matthew Owens. The family will receive friends from 1:30 to 2:30, one hour prior to the service Friday at Bryant-Grant Funeral Home. Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences are available by visiting www.bryantgrantfuneralhome.com or by email.
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Jessie Ruth Angel Franklin, NC - Jessie Ruth Angel, age 78, of Gastonia, NC died Sunday, November 16, 2008 at Terrace Ridge Assisted Living. She was born in Franklin, NC to the late Lucille McCollum Angel and the late Zebulon Grady Angel. In addition to her parentsshe was preceded in death by a sister Mary Evelyn Angel Dance, a brother Robert Jackson Angel, and a nephew James Randolph Dance. Ms. Angel graduated from Western Carolina University with a degree in education. She started her long teaching career as a first-grade teacher in Gaston County Schools in 1952. She retired as the director of Exceptional Children’s programs in 1995. She was a member of First United Methodist Church in Gastonia. Ms. Angel was known nationally for her innovative and creative ideas that put Gaston County Schools on the forefront of addressing the needs of children with disabilities. She was a member of Gaston Skills Board of Directors for over 27 years, she served as State President for the Council of Administrators of Special Education, and served as state and national consultant for exceptional children. In 1998, she began representing the Gastonia Township on the Gaston County Board of Education. She was recognized for her work with exceptional adults and children and was honored with North Carolina’s highest award, the Order of the Long Leaf Pine. In 2002, she received the NC Exceptional Children’s Distinguished Service Award. In June of this year, Gaston County dedicated the Ruth Angel Building for Exceptional Children, located at 315 West Third Avenue, Gastonia. Ms. Angel is survived by a brother, Dan Weldon Angel and wife Sandra of Toccoa, GA; a brother, Richard Carlton Angel of Walland TN, and a brother-in-law James R. Dance of Knoxville, TN; a niece, Melanie Lynn Angel of Stone Mountain, GA; and a nephew, Robert Bruce Dance of Myrtle Beach, SC. Visitation will be from 4:00-6:00 PM on Wednesday November 19th at McLean Funeral Directors of Gastonia, NC. and from 10:00-12:00 Noon Friday November 21st, 2008 at Bryant Funeral Home, 105 W. Main St. Franklin, NC 28734. A graveside service will be conducted by Dr. James R. Westmoreland at noon Friday November 21, 2008 at Woodlawn Cemetery, Franklin, NC. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Gaston County Education Foundation, PO Box 1397, Gastonia, NC 28053/ Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences are available by visiting www.bryantgrantfuneralhome.com or by email.
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Georgia Edna Pullen Crawford Dateline: Franklin, NC - Georgia Edna Pullen Crawford, age 83, of Franklin, NC, passed away Monday, November 17, 2008 in an Asheville Hospital. She was born in Columbia, TN to the late James Ashley and Georgia Burk Pullen. She was married July 5, 1946 to Hudie C. Crawford, who preceded her in death, June 29, 1992. She was a member of Ridge Crest Baptist Church and enjoyed working with the children in Vacation Bible School. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary and a member for twenty years with the VFW Ladies Auxiliary. She is survived by three sons, Larry and wife Penny Crawford of Alford, FL, David R. and wife Jackie Crawford of Clarksville, GA, Dennis and wife Bertha Crawford of Jonesboro, GA; nine grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren, two nieces and eight nephews. She was preceded in death by four sisters, Elizabeth Green, Josephine Howell, Lillian Erwin, Rose Pullen and two brothers, James Pullen, Jr. and Edgar Pullen. Funeral services will be held at Ridge Crest Baptist Church Thursday, Nov. 20th at 11:00am , with Rev. Tommy Fouts and Rev. Bill Wooten officiating. Burial will be in the Church Cemetery. Pallbearers will be grandsons, Damon, Brian, Bobby, Nathan and Randy Crawford, and granddaughter, Misty Crawford. Honorary pallbearers will be Joe Taylor, Ray Kirkland, Gene Pickens, and Walter Bumgarner. The
family will receive friends from 6:00 to 9:00pm, Wed. evening at
Bryant-Grant Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Ridge Crest
Baptist Church Building Fund, c/o Willie Mae Bumgarner, 5511 Sylva
Hwy., Franklin, NC 28734. Online condolences are available by visiting www.bryantgrantfuneralhome.com or by email.
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Joseph Stephen Shepherd Franklin, NC - Joseph Stephen Shepherd, age 71, of Fred Dalton Road, Franklin, NC passed away Monday, November 17, 2008 at his residence. He was a native of Macon County, the son of the late Garland and Hazel Dalton Shepherd. He worked in construction and farming. He loved bluegrass music, dancing and going to Picking on the Square. He was of the Baptist faith. He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Annie Lois Kirkland Shepherd; two step-daughters, Carolyn Morgan of Tawas, Michigan and Donna Shears of Franklin, NC; one son William Stephen Shepherd of Franklin, NC; four step-sons, Roger McMahan and his wife Sandra, David McMahan, James McMahan and Jeff McMahan all of Franklin; one sister, Ruth Poe of Longwood, FL and one brother, George Shepherd of Cleveland, GA. Thirty-seven grandchildren and thirteen great-grandchildren also survive. Funeral services will be held Thursday, November 20, at 2:00 PM in the Chapel of Bryant-Grant Funeral Home with Rev. Judson Hall and Rev. David Williamas officiating. Burial will be held at the Shepherd Cemetery. Grandsons will serve as pallbearers. The family will receive friends Thursday, November 20 from 1:00-2:00 PM, one hour prior to service at Bryant-Grant Funeral Home. Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences are available by visiting www.bryantgrantfuneralhome.com or by email.
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Calvin "Squeak" Speed Highlands, NC - Calvin "Squeak" Speed, 53, of the Buck Creek community died Sat. Nov. 15, 2008 in a Franklin hospital. He was a native of Macon County, the son of the late Chester and Kate Ledford Speed. He was a construction worker, and a member of Blue Valley Baptist Church. He is survived by a daughter Jessica Stickle of Cocoa Beach, FL, a son, Chester Speed of Cocoa Beach, FL; eight sisters, Nancy Tilson, Kathy Branum, Frankie Beck, Susie Barnes and Rita Speed all of Highlands, NC, Pat Green and Brenda Guertin of Clayton, GA and Tinker Guillet of Charleston, SC; one brother David Speed of Highlands, NC; two grandchildren also survive. Funeral services will be Wednesday, November 19th at 2:00 PM in the Chapel of Bryant-Grant Funeral Home in Highlands, with Rev. Bobby Cloer and Rev. Oliver Rice officiating. Pallbearers will be Sam Johnson, William Passmore, Davis Green, Brantly Potts, Brian Reese, Keith Barnes, and Toby Barnes. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 PM Tuesday evening at Bryant-Grant Funeral Home in Highlands. Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences are available by visiting www.bryantgrantfuneralhome.com or by email.
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Mary Ruth Corpening Franklin- Mary Ruth Corpening, age 75, of Franklin, NC, passed away Saturday, November 15, 2008 in a local nursing home. She was a native and life long resident of Macon County. She was the daughter of Frank and Cora Miller. She retired from Belden Electric Cord as an Inspector and was a member of Trinity Assembly of God Church. She is survived by her husband of 43 years, Frank D. Corpening; one daughter, Teresa Jane Corpening of Troy, NC’ two sons, Keith Corpening and Kevin C. Corpening of the home; three sisters, Esther Garrett of Tiger, GA, Naomi Johnson of Candler, NC and Helen Brown of Franklin, NC; one brother, James Miller of Scaly Mtn., NC Funeral services will be held Tuesday, November 18 at 11:00 AM in the Chapel of Bryant-Grant Funeral Home with Rev. Tim Hayes officiating. Burial will be in the Woodlawn Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Randy Garrett, John Cook, Lyman Holland, Jim Thurmond, James Wood and Brian Thurmond. The
family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 PM Monday, November 17
at Bryant-Grant Funeral Home. Online condolences are available by visiting www.bryantgrantfuneralhome.com or by email.
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Edna Belle Hall Stockton Franklin, NC - Edna Belle Hall Stockton, age 96, of Countryside Drive, Franklin, NC passed away Friday, November 14, 2008 at a Sylva Hospital. She was born June 21, 1912 in Macon County. She was the daughter of the late Robert Lenny (R.L.) and Mary Rebecca Jacobs Hall. She was married to Wade H. Stockton who died July 19, 1977. She was a homemaker and was a member of Iotla Methodist Church. She is survived by two sons, Billy Joe Stockton of Franklin, NC and Maurice Stockton and his wife, Marilyn of Franklin, NC. Three grandchildren, Bobby J. of Cody, Wyoming, Renee Pruett and Mark Stockton of Franklin. Five great-grandchildren, Chelsea Pruett, Drew Pruett of Franklin; Kori and Wade R. Stockton of Cody, Wyoming, and Natasha Stockton of Franklin. Funeral services will be held Sunday, November 16 at 2:30PM in the Chapel of Bryant-Grant Funeral Home with Rev. Alton Dendy officiating. Burial will be held at Iotla Methodist Church Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Mark Stockton, Andy Pruett, Dave Pangle, Bruce Conley, Calvin Conley and Mark Reynolds. She was preceded in death by her daughter-in-law, Emiko Stockton and four sisters. The family will receive friends Saturday, November 15 from 6:00-8:00 PM at Bryant-Grant Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Angel Home Health, 170 Church Street, Franklin, NC 28734. Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences are available by visiting www.bryantgrantfuneralhome.com or by email. |
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Joseph Curtis Delaney Franklin, NC - Joseph Curtis Delaney, age 80, of Bryson Park Road, Franklin, NC passed away Tuesday, November 11, 2008 at an Asheville Hospital. He was born in Hillsboro County, FL, the son of the late Charles and Thelma York Delaney. He was a retired Boil-maker "Union 443" in Tampa, FL for 30 years., and was a US Army Veteran during the Korean War. He was of the Baptist faith. He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Carol Collins Delaney; three daughters, Karen Hill of Holiday, FL, Susan Delaney of Orlando, FL and Vanessa Delaney of Leighsburg, GA; one son, Joseph Delaney of Atlanta, GA and one step-son, Dean Walters of Tampa, FL. Six grandchildren, five great-grandchildren also survive. Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences are available by visiting www.bryantgrantfuneralhome.com or by email.
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Roger Linwood Hill, III Franklin, NC - Roger Linwood Hill, III, infant son of Natosha Collins and Roger Linwood Hill, II passed away Monday, November 10, 2008 in a Stephens County Hospital in Toccoa, GA. In addition to his parents, he is survived by a maternal grandparents, Terry McCall and Kathy Kendell of Franklin, NC; paternal grandparents, Lee and Erica English of Clayton, GA; a maternal great-grandmother, Ruby Collins of Franklin, NC; four sisters, Caitlin McClain, Skylar McClain, Riley McClain and Nikki Bryant all of the home and one brother, David Collins of the home. Memorial services will be held Friday, November 14 at 2:00 PM in the Chapel of Bryant-Grant Funeral Home with Rev. Benny Hurst officiating. The family will receive friends Friday, November 14 from 1:00-2:00PM, one hour prior to service. Bryant-Grant
Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences are available by visiting www.bryantgrantfuneralhome.com or by email.
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Helen Mildred Tallent Otto - Helen Mildred Tallent, 84 ,of Otto passed away Saturday November 8, 2008. She was a native of Macon County and was the daughter of the late Oscar Lewis and Alley Hopkins Lewis. She was married to Floyd Tallent who passed away 1999. She was a member of Windy Gap Baptist Church and was retired from the textile industry as a sewing machine operator. Surviving is one daughter, Kathy Chastain Flowers and her husband Bo; one son, Jerry Chastain and his wife Debbie. Two grandchildren, Suzanne Hall and Chris Chastain also survive. Helen was preceded in death by four sisters, Edith Wilson, Betty Burrell, Ora Lee Derrberry and Velma Lewis, two brothers, Monroe Lewis and Roy Lewis, Graveside services will be held at 12:30 PM Monday, November 10 at Iotla Baptist Church Cemetery with the Rev. Mark Bishop officiating. Visitation will be from 11:00-12:00PM ,one hour prior to services at Bryant-Grant Funeral Home. Contributions may be made to Windy Gap Baptist Church, %Edith Holland, P O Box 938, Franklin, NC 28744. Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences are available by visiting www.bryantgrantfuneralhome.com or by email. |
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Willie Ray Ledford Franklin - Willie Ray Ledford, age 86, of Franklin, NC passed away Friday, November 7, 2008 in a Sylva Nursing Home. He was a native of Macon County and was the son of the late Hernando and Cortie Bingham Ledford. Mr. Ledford was a U S Army Veteran of WWII and was a retired crane operator He was a member of Black Mtn Baptist Church and attended Windy Gap Baptist Church. Surviving are two daughters, Barbara Cowart of Franklin, NC and Jean Register of Oviedo, FL. Eighteen grandchildren and twenty-one great-grandchildren also survive. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Monday, November 10, 2008 at Bryant-Grant Funeral Home with Rev. Mike McConnell officiating. Burial will be held at Black Mountain Baptist Church Cemetery. Phil Terrell, Brian Terrell, Jack Hicks, Robert Cowart, Keith Cowart and Mike McConnell will serve as pallbearers. The Franklin VFW Post #7339 and the American Legion Post #108 will conduct complete military graveside rites. The family will receive friends Monday, November 11 from 1:00-2:00PM, one hour prior to the service at Bryant-Grant Funeral Home. Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences are available by visiting www.bryantgrantfuneralhome.com or by email.
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Harry Kenneth MacDougall, Jr. Highlands - Harry Kenneth MacDougall, Jr. was born July 16, 1928 to Dorothy Lucille Trinkle and Harry Kenneth MacDougall, Sr. in Willoughby, Ohio (suburb of Cleveland). They moved to Miami, Florida in 1929.
Harry was a graduate of Andrew/Miami Jackson High, attended the University of Florida and the University of Miami. He graduated in 1959 with a BA in business.
He served as Second Lieutenant in the U.S. Army, in 1953 – 1954.
While working at Home Federal Savings & Loan he met the love of his life, Della Lucas.
After 42 years he retired from Home Savings Bank/Wachovia, in 1996.
Harry was loving and generous to his family and friends. He was always known as the “eternal optimist”; he loved the Lord, cherished his family, and lived life to the fullest.
Harry is survived by: wife, Della; daughter and her husband, Heather & Joe Mangum; son and his wife, Mickey & Dawn Lucas; brother, Malcolm MacDougall; sisters, Shirley Landgren and Pam Kuykendall; their children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.
Memorial services will be held Thursday, November 13 at 10:00AM at the First Presbyterian Church of Highlands, NC.
Please make any donations in memory of Harry Kenneth MacDougall, Jr. to: Highlands-Cashiers Hospice, P.O. Box 190, Highlands, NC 28741.
Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences are available by visiting www.bryantgrantfuneralhome.com or by email. |
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Elizabeth Merial Duckworth Franklin, NC - Elizabeth Merial Duckworth, age 84, of Valley View Drive, Franklin, NC formerly of Orangeburg, SC passed away Tuesday, November 4, 2008 at her residence. She was born in Stark County, Ohio the daughter of the late John and Nellie Beavers Duckworth. She had worked as a nanny and was a member of the First Presybterian Church in Orangeburg, SC. She is survived by a niece, Cathy Biggar of Franklin, NC; a great niece, Crystal Dowdy of Franklin, NC; two great nephews, five great-great nieces and three great-great-nephews. A memorial service will be held at a later date in Orangeburg, SC. Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences are available by visiting www.bryantgrantfuneralhome.com or by email.
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Philip Rice Garrett Frankllin, NC - Philip Rice Garrett, age 84, of Old Mill Creek Road, Franklin, NC passed away Monday, November 3, 2008 at a local nursing home. He was born in Irvine, KY, the son of the late McKinley and Anna Jane Rice Garrett. He was retired from sales and service for a building supply company, in Orlando, FL. He was a US Navy Veteran serving during World War II and the Korean War, and was a member of Memorial United Methodist Church. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Phyllis Jean Folsom Garrett; one daughter, Cherie D. Eicher and her husband Dave of Chiefland, FL and one son, Stephen H. Garrett and his wife Rita of Gainesville, FL; two brothers, Larry M. Garrett of Irving, KY and Dale W. Garrett of Garland, TX; three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren also survive. He was preceded in death by a brother, Bobby G. Garrett. Memorial services will be held Saturday, November 15th at 2:00pm at Memorial United Methodist Church, with Rev. Keith Newell officiating. The Franklin VFW Post #7339 and American Legion Post #108 will conduct military rites. The family will receive friends after the service at the Church. Memorials may be made to a Charity of one’s choice. Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences are available by visiting www.bryantgrantfuneralhome.com or by email.
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A. J. Mallory Franklin, NC - A. J. Mallory, age 68, of Mallory Mountain Road, Franklin, NC, passed away Sunday, November 2, 2008 at his home, surrounded by his family. He was a native of Dade County, FL, the son of Jacqueline Dempsey Everett, of Franklin, NC, and the late Andrew F. Mallory. He was a carpenter, and attended Prentiss Church of God. He built and drove race cars, and was an avid fisherman. In addition to his mother, he is survived by three daughters, Julie Lynn Mallory Bolduc and Jerry, of Ocala, FL, Debra Ann Mallory of Miami, FL and April Marie Lynn Mallory Marchant and Scott of Phoeniz, AZ; two sons, Andrew Franklin Mallory of Massachusetts and Mark Aaron Mallory of Franklin, NC; his loving companion, Jean Vanhook of Franklin, NC and his loving ex-wife, Doris Mallory of Phoenix, AZ; one sister, Ginger Mallory of Otto, NC; one brother, Duane L. Mallory of Flagler Beach, FL; three grandchildren, Billye Michelle Mallory of Ocala, FL, Sgt. Joseph Parris of Ft. Bragg, NC and Jeffrey Parris of Okechobee, FL, two great-grandchildren also survive. He was preceded in death by a brother Barry Mallory, and step-father, Hugh K. Everett. Funeral services will be held Thursday, November 6th at 2:00pm at Oak Grove Baptist Church, with Rev. Tim Hayes officiating. Burial will be in the Church Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Bruce Schell, John Wilson, Mark Mallory, William Vanhook, Jr., William Roth, and Barry Mallory, Jr. Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences are available by visiting www.bryantgrantfuneralhome.com or by email.
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Stella W. Talley Highlands, NC - Stella W. Talley, 96, of Wilmington, NC, died November 2, 2008. Stella lived 96 wonderful years.Stella was born January 26, 1912 in Macon County,NC. She was the daughter of the late Andrew and Effie Carpenter Wilson. She was also preceded in death by her husband. Stella was a member of First Baptist Church in Highlands, NC. Stella is survived by a daughter, Cynthia Floyd, Wilmington, NC; a sister, Zoa Darnell, Columbus, GA; a brother, Frank Wilson, Clayton, GA and three grandchildren; Rusty Floyd, Wilmington, NC, Jay Floyd, Richmond, VA and Beth Floyd, Atlanta, GA. The family will receive friends from 5-7PM Wednesday, November 5 at Bryant-Grant Funeral Home in Highlands. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, November 6 at First Baptist Church, Highlands, NC with Rev. Dan Robinson officiating.. Interment will follow in Macedonia Cemetery, Satolah, GA. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made to Lower Cape Fear Hospice, 2222 S. 17th St, Wilmington, NC 28401 Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences are available by visiting www.bryantgrantfuneralhome.com or by email.
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Alice Gayl Christie Tampa, Franklin - The world is a little less vibrant today with the death of Alice Gayl Christie, who left this world too soon on October 31,2008. Born September 25th, 1957 in Dawson, GA. Her parents are Pierce and Hilda (Gaylord) Christie of Plant City, FL. One of Gayl's most stellar accomplishments was raising her two sons, Pierce and Tedder Bridges, both currently pursuing undergraduate degrees. She graduated from Berkeley High School in Tampa, completed an undergraduate degree at FSU and a masters degree at William and Mary College in Va. Gayl used her graduate training, as well as a soulful gentleness to work with people living with HIV/AIDS. Generous to her core, Gayl lived bigger than life. She poured her love onto family and friends in ways that were creative, funny, smart and caring. Everyone who encountered Gayl was struck by her infectious laughter, rapier wit, and clever observations. Never at a loss for words and never shy, Gayl possessed a refreshing honesty which often landed her at the center of controversy and political debate. As beautiful outside as she was within, Gayl's legacy is one filled with loving-kindness. A lover of travel, she left traces of herself in the hearts of those she encountered on each journey. There's a little cabin in North Carolina that blooms in the springtime and explodes with color in the fall with the love she poured into the garden. Multi-talented and multi-faceted, Gayl's passing has left a hole in our hearts. She'd instruct all who knew her to fill that place with love and laughter. She is missed deeply by family: her parents, her sons, her loving sister Jewell and her partner Linda. Respectfully the family asks Gayl's generous spirit be honored, not with flowers, but with donations to the Tampa Theatre, Lee Academy (Tampa), or a charity of your choice. Friends
are welcome to celebrate Gayl's life on Saturday, November 8, 2008
at 11 a.m. at the Blount & Curry Funeral Home at 605 S. MacDill
Ave, Tampa (813) 876 - 2421.
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William Richard Webb Highlands, NC - William Richard Webb, age 60, of Whiteside Cove Road, Highlands, NC passed away Friday, October 31, 2008 at a Highlands-Cashiers Hospital. He was a native of Macon County, the son of the late Richard Webb and Doris Gibson Webb of Highlands, NC. He was a handy man and was a member of the Assembly of God Church. In addition to his mother, he is survived by a son, Cecil Ray Webb of Greenville, SC and Ricky Webb of Highlands, NC; one sister, June Webb of Highlands, NC, four brothers, Johnny Webb of Franklin, NC, Freddie Webb and David Webb both of Highlands, NC and Randy Webb of Maryland. A memorial service will be held Sunday, November 2 at 3:00 PM at Horse Cove Cemetery with James "Red" Potts and Rev. Lester Ball officiating. Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences are available by visiting www.bryantgrantfuneralhome.com or by email.
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Murl Francis Spalding Sky Valley, GA - Murl Francis Spalding, age 81, of Sky Valley, GA, passed away Thursday, October 30, 2008 at his home. He was a native of Evansville, IN, the son of the late Leo and Mary O’Bryant Spalding. He worked in freight distribution for Home Interiors, and was a volunteer for Habitat for Humanity. He was a US Army Veteran of World War II, a member of St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church and attended St. Francis Catholic Church in Franklin, NC. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Jean Kathleen Spalding; four sons, David Spalding and his wife Karen of Birmingham, AL, Timothy Spalding and his wife Janis of Eustis, FL, Cletus Spalding and his wife Betty of Manilla, Phillipines, and Gregory Spalding and his wife Darcel of Buford, GA; two daughters, Lisa Spalding of Raleigh, NC and Lori Amis and her husband John of Alpharetta, GA; two sisters, Monica Hulsey and her husband Joe, and Celia Winiger all of Evansville, Indiana; one brother, Claude Spalding and his wife Mary, of Evansville, Indiana; twenty-two grandchildren, and fifteen great-grandchildren also survive. Funeral services will be held Saturday, Nov. 1st at 11:00am at St. Francis Catholic Church, with Father Tien Duong officiating. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 10:00 till 10:45am prior to the service at Bryant-Grant Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to St. Francis, 303 Maple St., Franklin, NC 28734, Regency Hospice, Clayton, GA., or Habitat for Humanity Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences are available by visiting www.bryantgrantfuneralhome.com or by email.
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Emma "Glyn" Spencer Highlands, NC -Emma "Glyn" Spencer, age 86, of Highlands, NC passed away Monday, October 27, 2008 at her residence. She was born in Fulton Co., GA, the daughter of the late Joseph T. and Nellie Owings Putnal. She was married to the late Harold L. Spencer. Glyn & Harold owned a home in Highlands at the Highlands Country Club for many years where they were avid golfers. They owned Spencer’s Ltd., on Peachtree Street in Atlanta, GA, a fine menswear shop which specialized in tailor made gentlemen’s clothing. Glyn loved nothing more than her Highlands. She is survived by four nieces, Sharon Rogers and her husband Frank of Loganville, GA, Mary Glyn Weyant and her husband, Terry of Wynnewood, PA, Kathleen Webb and her husband, Sam of Duluth, GA and Jennifer Guzman and her husband, Bahr of Atlanta, Ga; four nephews, Michael Murphy and his wife, Shelley of Fairfax Station, VA, Patrick Murphy and his wife, Jackye of Hartwell, Ga., Joe Putnal and his wife, Dottie of Norcross, GA and Matt Putnal of Atlanta, GA. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences are available by visiting www.bryantgrantfuneralhome.com or by email. |
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Flonnie Marie Jenkins Clark Franklin, NC - Flonnie Marie Jenkins Clark, age 76, of South Skeenah Road, Franklin, NC went to be with the Lord, Wednesday, October 29, 2008 at a Sylva Hospital. She was a native of Macon County, the daughter of the late Roy and Lula Barker Jenkins. She was first married to Wayne Woodard who passed away in 1986 and second to the late Joe Clark. She was a homemaker and had worked in Stanley, NC in a cotton mill. She was a member of West Franklin Church and she was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She is survived by one daughter, Brenda Woodard Ray and her husband, James of Franklin, NC; her twin sister, Bonnie Bowman of Franklin, NC and Mae Gibson and her husband, Mallard of Rutherfordton, NC; one brother, Clyde Jenkins of Hazel Park, Mich.; two granddaughters, Janie Ray Pressley and her husband Darren and their children Mallory and Hunter of Sylva, NC and Amy Ray and her daughters, Paiton and Ryleigh of Franklin, NC, two step-sons, Neville Clark and his wife Annie and Roy Clark all of Franklin, NC. She was preceded in death by two sisters, and six brothers. Funeral services will be held Saturday, November 1 at 2:00 PM at West Franklin Church with Rev. Clifford Patterson officiating. Burial will be in the Riverview Methodist Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Darren Pressley, Jeff Clark, Barry Bowman, Mitchell Bowman, Edward Bowman, Rick Jenkins, Pedro "Pete" Cisneros and Neville Clark. The family will receive friends Friday, October 31 from 6:00-8:00 PM at Bryant-Grant Funeral Home where the body will remain until placed in the Church thirty minutes prior to service. Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences are available by visiting www.bryantgrantfuneralhome.com or by email. |
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Elba Ione Ledbetter Madison Franklin, NC - Elba Ione Ledbetter Madison, age 85, of Bumgarner Lane, Franklin, NC, passed away Monday, October 27, 2008 in a Sylva hospital. She was a native of Macon County, the daughter of the late Harley and Essie Carpenter Ledbetter. She was married to the late Arnott Madison. She was a bookkeeper for Morrison Cafeteria, and a member of Bay Meadows Baptist Church in Jacksonville, FL. She was a graduate of Franklin High School, class of 1944. She is survived by a step-son, Bill Madison of Franklin, NC; four sisters, Katherine Sanders of Longview, Washington, Alice Southard and Florence Taylor both of Franklin, NC, and Margaret Rhodes of McKinleyville, California; one brother, Homer Ledbetter of Minerva, Ohio, one grandchild, Britt Reynolds also survives. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Sandra Linton, three sisters, Edna Huscusson, Annie Kell and Estelle Potts, also a brother, Lyman Ledbetter. Funeral services will be held Thursday, October 30th at 2:00pm in the Chapel of Bryant-Grant Funeral Home, with Rev. Robert Dryman, Rev. Jack Weeks and Rev. Tommy Fouts offficiating. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 800pm Wednesday evening at Bryant-Grant Funeral Home. Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences are available by visiting www.bryantgrantfuneralhome.com or by email.
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