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Aletha Saunders Moore Franklin, NC - Aletha Saunders Moore, age 88, of Pine Road, Otto, NC passed away Tuesday, June 30, 2009 at a local nursing center. She was a lifelong native of Macon County, the daughter of the late Spurgeon and Mary Moses Saunders. She was married to J. B. Moore who passed away September 01, 2005. She was a homemaker and a member of Coweeta Baptist Church. She worked at Burlington Industries for several years and was a member of the Franklin VFW Ladies Auxiliary. She loved being outdoors, birds, flowers and gardening. She was a loving and wonderful mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She is survived by one daughter, Peggy J. Patterson and her husband, Morris of Otto, NC; two sons, Bruce Moore and his wife, Mib of Franklin, NC and Don Moore and his wife, Linda of Franklin, NC; two sisters, Marie Anderson of Marietta, SC and Gladys Arrowood of Taylor, SC; one brother, Carol Saunders of Marietta, SC. Nine grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren also survive. She was preceded in death by two sisters, Myrtle Arrowood and Wilda Mae Donaldson and two brothers, Paul Saunders and Elmer Saunders. Funeral services will be held Friday, July 3 at 11:00 AM at Coweeta Baptist Church with Rev. Davis Hooper officiating. Grandsons and great-grandsons will serve as pallbearers. Burial will be at Coweeta Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends Thursday, July 2 from 6:00-8:00PM at Bryant-Grant Funeral Home where the body will remain until placed in the Church thirty minutes prior to service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Coweeta Baptist Church, PO Box 380, Otto, NC 28763. Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences are available by visiting bryantgrantfuneralhome.com or by email. |
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William Richard Nilsen Franklin, NC - William Richard Nilsen, age 69, of Franklin, NC, and Melbourne, FL, passed away Monday, June29, 2009 in a local hospital. He was a native of Bronx, NY, the son of the late Hans and Christina Rich Nilsen. He was a retired Deputy Sherrif in Brevard County, FL, and a US Airforce Veteran. He attended Grace Bible Church in Mountain City, GA. He is survived by his wife of 22 years, Carol Suzanne "Suzie" Roberts Nilsen, two daughters, Christina Davidson and her husband Kelly of Clearfield, Utah and Tracey LaGrange and her husband Michael of Hiedelberg, Germany; two sons, Michael Nilsen of Jacksonville, FL and Thomas Volk and his wife Ulku of Turkey; grandchildren, Aaron Harms, Kalin Sleeper, Whitney Chaney and Lindsey Nilsen; four great-grandchildren also survive. Memorial services will be held at later date. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society or to MDS, PO Box 1648, Franklin, NC 28734. Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences are available by visiting bryantgrantfuneralhome.com or by email. |
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Scott McRae Ramah, N.M - Where to Begin? That's how Scott McRae titled his column of observations that ran in The Franklin Press during his editorship and for several years thereafter. McRae, 59, died unexpectedly in Albuquerque on Thursday, June 18, following a short illness. He was born on July 11, 1949, in Atlanta. He graduated from North Fulton High School and attended West Georgia College. McRae began with The Press as a reporter in 1981 under the late Bob Sloan. He was named editor in 1989, and held that position until he left in June 1997 to move to Arizona and pursue a career as a freelance writer. At the time of his death, McRae was living on a 40-acre ranch in Ramah, N.M., with his wife, the former Denise Grant, enjoying a successful career as a freelancer and ghostwriter. In
addition to his wife, he is survived by his mother, Jo McRae of
Atlanta, his father and stepmother, Jim and Barbara McRae of Franklin,
his brother Keith and wife Helen McRae and his sister Leigh and
husband Morrill Hay of Atlanta; half-sister Rebekah and husband
Mickey Leverette, of Canton, Ga.; and half-brother Sam McRae of
Franklin and Iraq. Several nieces and nephews, stepchildren, stepgrandchildren
and other relatives and friends also survive. McRae was buried at his ranch in Ramah. A
memorial service will be held in Franklin at a later date. Memorials may be made to Macon County Care Network (CareNet), 130 Bidwell St., Franklin NC. Published as a courtesy of Bryant Grant Funeral Home. Online condolences are available by email.
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Henry John Bucki Franklin, NC - Henry John Bucki, age 88, of Clarks Chapel Road, Franklin, NC passed away Friday June 26, 2009 at his residence. He was born in Lackawanna, NY the son of the late John and Bertha Sawicki Bucki. He was US Coast Guard Veteran during WWII and worked in a steel mill for 36 years. He was in the CCC-Camp and worked at the Rec Club. He was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church where he was active in Bingo. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Natalie Hunneyman Bucki; one son, Michael Stephen Bucki of Atlanta, GA; a sister, Alberta Grupka of Hamburg, NY and one brother, Teddy Bucki of Hamburg, NY. Memorial services will be held July 2 at 11:00 AM at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church with Father Tien Duong officiating. The VFW Post #7339 and American Legion Post #108 will conduct military graveside rites at Woodlawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 299 Maple Street, Franklin, NC 28734. Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences are available by visiting bryantgrantfuneralhome.com or by email.
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William Franklin (Bill) Carter, Sr Highlands, NC -William Franklin (Bill) Carter, Sr., age 88, of Atlanta, Georgia, died Saturday, June 20, 2009, in Highlands, NC. Bill Carter was born in Winsted, CT on October 21, 1920, the youngest son of Mills T. Carter and Katherine Darcey Carter. He earned a BBA degree from the University of Connecticut, and an LLB degree from the Woodrow Wilson College of Law. Bill also attended Emory University Law School and Georgia State University. During WWII, Bill served 52 months in the Army Air Corps and was discharged as a captain. He became a Certified Public Accountant in 1950 and an Attorney at Law in 1954. Bill was employed at Ernst and Ernst CPA Firm from 1946-1952, Carter and Fuller Accounting Firm from 1953-1959, Courts and Company Stock Exchange Firm as a Partner from 1960-1970, and American Protein in Cumming, GA from 1971-1995, where he retired as President. After retirement, he served on the American Proteins Board of Directors where he currently held the position of Secretary-Treasurer. Bill was a charter member of the Northside Hospital Association and served as an initial member of the Hospital Authority of Fulton County for 13 years, including three years as Chairman. Bill also served as a member of the initial Board of Trustees for Pace Academy and Vice-Chairman of the Board of Trustees for Holy Innocents Episcopal School.He was a member of the Rotary Club of Forsyth County, GA, the Cherokee Town and Country Club in Atlanta, GA and the Highlands Country Club in Highlands, NC. Bill Carter is survived by Roberta R. Carter, his beloved wife of 25 years; his three children, Nancy T. Carter of Roswell, GA, William F. Carter, Jr., of Fort Lauderdale, FL, and Robert G. Carter with his wife Debbie of Roswell, GA; his two step-children, Jeffrey Redden of Mount Pleasant, SC, an Leslie Vereide of Vienna, VA; and his three grandchildren, Anna, Andrew, and Will Carter, and four step-grandchildren, Chelsea and Courtney Vereide, and Bennett and Charles Redden. A memorial service in celebration of the life of Bill Carter will be held at 2:00pm on Friday, June 26, 2009, at Church of the Incarnation in Highlands, NC. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to the Bell Tower Endowment, Church of the Incarnation, 520 Main Street, Highlands, NC 28741. Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences are available by visiting bryantgrantfuneralhome.com or by email. |
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Harold R. Pickens Franklin - Harold R. Pickens, age 71, of Piney Grove Road , Franklin, NC, passed away Sunday, June21, 2009, in an Asheville Hospital. He was a native of Macon County, the son of the late Marvin and Edith Hurst Pickens. Mr. Pickens was a retired businessman, He was co-owner of Franklin Discount Furniture, Franklin Discount Carpet and North End Chevron. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Judy Miller Pickens, two sisters Lucille McCall and her husband Ken, and Kathy Rogers and her husband Michael of Franklin. Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 PM Tuesday, June 23rd, in the Chapel of Bryant-Grant Funeral Home with the Revs. David Powell and Lloyd Fish officiating. Burial will be in Cowee Baptist Church Cemetery. Rick Tallent, Randy McCall, Rusty McCoy, Edwin Grant, Jerry McCall and Shane Ramey will be pallbearers. Honorary Pallbearers will be Ken McCall, Michael Rogers, Mark Albrecht, Charles Henderson, Lee Garner, Carroll Tallent, Steve Miller, John Roberts, Vaughn Ramey and Tim Owen. The
Family will recieve friends from 12 to 2:00PM Tuesday at the funeral
home. Memorials may be made to the charity of one’s choice. Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Online
condolences are available by visiting bryantgrantfuneralhome.com
or by email.
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Patsy Henry Hedden Franklin, NC - Patsy Henry Hedden, age 75, of Walnut Creek Road, Franklin passed away Saturday, June 20, 2009 at her residence. She was a native of Macon County, the daughter of the late Jim and Dena Ramey Henry. She was married to William Dewey Hedden who passed away in 2006. She was a homemaker and was a devoted member of Walnut Creek Baptist Church. She was a devoted Mother and Grandmother. She enjoyed nature and being surrounded by family and friends. She is survived by two daughters, Diana Hedden Sims of Franklin, NC and Patty Hedden Potter and her husband, Blair of Franklin, NC; three sons, James William Hedden and his wife Billie Jo and David Dewey Hedden and his wife, Vicky all of Franklin, NC and Thomas Louie Hedden and his wife Debbie of Manassas, VA; two sisters, Nancy Harkins of Kingston, TN and Hazel Brewer of Franklin, NC; one brother, Frank Henry and his wife Shirley of Sparta, GA; eleven grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews; special friends, Margaret Rish and family and Opal Hedden. She was preceded in death by one son Don Lee Hedden who died in 1970; two sisters, Louise Keener and Edith Patton; one brother, June Hedden. Memorial services will be held Monday, June 22 at 11:00 AM in the Chapel of Bryant-Grant Funeral Home with Rev. Carson Gibson and Rev. Ronnie Owens officiating. The family will receive friends Monday, June 22 from 10:00-11:00AM, 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 bryantgrantfuneralhome.com
or by email.
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Urban Ronald Joseph Schutz Highlands, NC - Urban Ronald Joseph Schutz, age 92, of Big Pine Lane, Highlands, NC passed away Wednesday, June 17, 2009 at the Highlands-Cashiers Hospital. He was born in Jasper, IN, the son of the late Frank X and Josephine Tretter Schutz. He was married to Joelene McRae Schutz who passed away in 1997. He was retired from Delta Airlines and was a member of Our Lady of The Mountains Catholic Church. He is survived by his daughter, Debra Lee Harkins and her husband, John J. Harkins of Beaufort, SC; two grandchildren, Nicole and Shawn Harkins. Funeral mass will be held Wednesday, June 24 at 10:00AM at Our Lady of The Mountains Catholic Church with Father Dean officiating. Burial will be held at Oconnee Memorial Park in Seneca, SC. The family will receive friends after the service. Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Online
condolences are available by visiting bryantgrantfuneralhome.com
or by email.
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Caroll Henry Rowland Franklin, NC - Carol Henry Rowland, age 88, went to be with the Lord, Monday, June 15, 2009. He was a lifelong native of Macon County, the son of the late Clemmie Rowland Roper. He wa a school bus driver for the Macon County and Nantahala Headstart program and worked for the Macon Program for Progress. He farmed, worked in a cotton mill, was a woodcrafter and enjoyed building birdhouse’s. He was a member of the Oakdale Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Mary Bell Raby Rowland, two sons, Henry Cecil Rowland and James Curley Rowland both of Franklin, NC; two half-brothers, C B Roper and R L Roper both of Franklin, NC. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Peggy Carolyn Rowland; two half sisters, Cora Queen and Bertha Stewart; one brother, Dalton Rowland and a half brother, Shirley Roper. Funeral services will be held Thursday, June 18 at 2:00 PM in the Chapel of Bryant-Grant Funeral Home with Rev. Guy Duvall officiating. Burial wil be at Burningtown Baptist Church Cemetery. Paul Higdon, Bill Queen, Mike Roper, Ronnie Roper, Larry Raby, Freddie Raby and Eddie Raby will serve as pallbearers. The family will receive friends Thursday, June 18 from 12:00-2:00PM, two hours prior to the service at Bryant-Grant Funeral Home. Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Online
condolences are available by visiting bryantgrantfuneralhome.com
or by email.
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Joan Gladys Sterrie Franklin, NC - Joan Gladys Sterrie slipped out of her worn out body with her daughter Kris by her side, Wednesday, June 10, 2009 at a local nursing home. She was a native of Cuyahoga County, Ohio, the daughter of the late Grant Leo and Mona Guge Fuller. She was married to the late Peter M. Sterrie, who passed away in 2006.Known by her friends as Jo, she was entirely devoted to her family. She had a wonderful sense of humor and could always see the funny in everything, a trait that she passed on to her family. She was smart, business minded and missed helping with sales in her daughter’s frame shop and gallery. Jo loved her grandchildren, the Atlanta Braves, her friends, cats and wild birds. Like her husband, Jo agreed that her greatest accomplishment in life was that her children loved her and wanted her around. She will be dearly missed by all who had the privilege of crossing paths with her. She is survived by two daughters, Kris Sterrie of Franklin, NC and Jane Sterrie Escalera, and her husband Emile, of College Park, Georgia; one son, Richard Sterrie and his wife Patricia of Maryville, TN; three grandchildren, Grant and Emily Sterrie and Yuri Escalera; one great-granddaughter, Lucy Sterrie. Thank you to all the angels that helped Kris with caregiving the last three years, Nina, Bette, Janice and Chris to name a few. No services are planned. Memorials can be made to Hospice House Foundation at PO Box 815, Franklin, NC 28744. Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences are available by visiting bryantgrantfuneralhome.com or by email. |
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John Edmond Long Franklin, NC - John Edmond Long passed away June 7, 2009 at his residence in Franklin, NC, after a long illness. A native of Jackson County, NC, he was the son of the late B. Napolean and Lizzie Bryson Long. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Roberta, two infants, Daniel and Barbara, brothers, Ben, Dewey, Glenn, Lewis and David Long. As a teen, John served in the three CCC’s, at which time he helped erect the monument at Newfound Gap in the Great Smokies, which was dedicated by former President Roosevelt. He then went on to serve in the Merchant Marines. He retired from the Wayne-Westland School District, in Wayne, Michigan, several years ago. He is survived by his wife, Sandra "Elayne" McCoy Long and step-grandson, Billy Blackwell of the home, sons, Ed and wife, Kathy of Woodhaven, Michigan, Bob and his wife, Mary of Belleville, Michigan, daughters, Susan Long of Westland, Michigan and Sandra Clark of Livonia, Michigan, sister, Jenna Vee Duncan of S. San Francisco, California, brothers, Vernon Long, of Las Vegas, Nevada and Leslie Long of Weaverville, NC; grandsons, Ryan and wife Mallory, Colin and wife Valerie, and Branden Long and Sean Clark, one great-grandson, Connor Long, step-son,Dwayne Blackwell, step-daughter, Darice Davis and husband Kevin, step-grandchildren, Billy, Bobby and Sara Blackwell and Kayley and Lindsey Davis. John was a member of Fair Haven Baptist Church of Westland, Michigan. Graveside services will be held at 3:00pm Wednesday, June 10th at Cullowhee Baptist Church Cemetery. Rev. Eddie Stillwell will be officiating. Pallbearers will be Ryan Long, Branden Long, Sean Clark, Billy Blackwell, Mark Long and Dale McCall. Honorary pallbearers will be Algie McCall and Colin Long. Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences are available by visiting bryantgrantfuneralhome.com or by email.
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Randall Sorrells Franklin, NC - Randall Sorrells, age 61, of Mashburn Branch Community, Franklin, NC went to be with his lord Friday, June 5, 2009 at an Asheville V.A. Hospital. He was born in Macon Co., N.C., the son of the late Grover W. and Hattie Wooten Sorrells. He was a carpenter and electrician. He was a life long member and Deacon of Mashburn Branch Baptist Church and volunteered his time doing building and maintenance on the church. He was a member of The Vietnam Veterans of America, Chapter 994 and has served as Military Police in the Army and loved riding his motorcycle, working with his tractor, fishing and gardening. Randall was a loving husband, father, and grandfather.
He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Della Holland Sorrells; one daughter, Caroline Whitley and husband Mark of St. Pauls, NC; one son, Randy Sorrells and wife Patty of Kernersville, NC; one sister, Ann Brogden of Franklin, NC; two brothers, Jerry Sorrells of Candler, NC and Huel Sorrells of Franklin, NC; one half sister, Robbin Sorrells of Waynesville, NC; one half brother, Robbie Sorrells of Franklin, NC.; one grand-daughter, Holly Whitley.
Funeral services will be held Monday, June 8, 2009 at 1:00 PM at Mashburn Branch Baptist Church with the Rev. Ernie Sanders, Rev. Mike Chastain, Rev. Bill Wooten and Rev. Alton Dendy officiating. Burial will be at Sugarfork Baptist Church Cemetery. Gerald Woods, Bruce Mashburn, John Barrett, Isaac Gibson, J D Gibson, Frederick Sorrells, Phil Sorrells, Chris and Joe Brogden will serve as pallbearers.
The graveside service will be conducted by The Vietnam Veterans of America, Chapter 994.
The family will receive friends Sunday, June 7 from 6:00-8:00 PM at Bryant-Grant Funeral Home in Franklin where the body will remain until placed in the Church thirty minutes prior to the service. Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences are available by visiting bryantgrantfuneralhome.com or by email.
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Genevieve Goodwin Smith Franklin, NC -Genevieve Goodwin Smith, age 88, of Wolf View Road, Franklin, NC passed away Sunday, May 24, 2009 at a local hospital. She was born in Merrimack Co., N.H., the daughter of the late William E. and Susan Deborah Smith Goodwin. She graduated from Laconia Hospital Nursing School in New Hampshire. She was married to the late Donald George Chapman. She was a nurse for 50 years, did volunteer work for hospice, was a volunteer for Habitat for Humanity Retail Store and had a associate degree in Interior Design. She was an active member of St. John’s Episcopal Church. She is survived by a son, Donald Curtis Chapman and his wife, Ida of Franklin, NC; one sister, Madeline Folsom of Concord, N.H. One grandchild also survives. She was preceded in death by a brother, William E. Goodwin. A memorial service will be held Thursday, June 4, 2009 at 3:00pm at St. John’s Episcopal Church, with The Reverend Debra H. Rice officiating. Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Online
condolences are available by visiting bryantgrantfuneralhome.com
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Shelia Ann Simonds Gastonia - Shelia Ann Simonds, age 51, of Gastonia, NC passed away Sunday, May 31, 2009 at her residence. She was a native of Knox County, TN, the daughter of the late Clyde J. Simonds and Eunavia Daily Simonds formerly of Franklin, NC..
She is survived by her son, Tony Lynn Simonds and wife Tina of Gastonia; her daughter, Tonya G. Helms and husband, Grady of Lincolnton; her brother, Jerry “Berlin” Simonds and wife Sandra of Gastonia; sisters, Joyce White and Rev. Ronnie White of Strawberry Plains, TN and Juanita G. Costner of Gastonia; her special companion, Allen “Woody” Jones; five grandchildren, Justin, Michael, Casey, Ashley, and Harley; nieces and nephews, Tosha, Hillary, Aaron, Jason, Casey, Robert, Tiffany, Charlotte, and Butch. She was preceded in death by, Granny Ann, Candy, Russell, and Sheila’s husband, Spider.
Funeral services will be Wednesday, June 3 at 2:00 PM at Living Hope Baptist Church. The family will receive friends Tuesday, June 2 from 6:00-8:00 PM at Living Hope Baptist Church. Burial will be at Armstrong Cemetery.
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Charles Gilmer (Gil) Ledford Franklin, NC - Charles Gilmer (Gil) Ledford,74 of Franklin, NC, died Saturday May 30, 2009, in a local hospital. He was a native of Macon County the son of the late Rev. Claude M. and Effie Byrd Ledford. He was a construction worker, and enjoyed fishing, and loved animals. He was Baptist by faith.
He is survived by six sisters Debbie Dicero of Jupitor, FL, Faye McCall and her husband Charles of Franklin, NC, Kay Guy and her husband Bob, of Franklin, NC, Carole Aiello and her husband Roland of Kirkland, WA, Kathy Henson and her husband Charlie, of Franklin, NC, Glenda Evans and her husband Jerry, of Franklin, NC. Two brothers Wilbur Ledford and his wife Linda of Danielsonville, GA, and William Dugan Ledford of, Franklin, NC, he was preceded in death by a brother Talmadge Lee Ledford, he is survived by a number of nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be Tuesday June 2, 2009 at 11 AM in the Chapel of Bryant-Grant Funeral Home with the Rev John Raby officiating. Burial will be in Prentiss Baptist Church Cemetery. Nephews will serve as pallbearers. The family will receive friends from 10:00 aM until 11:00 AM Tuesday, one hour prior to the services. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Prentiss Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, c/o Faye Wilson, 605 Middle Skeenah Road, Franklin, NC 28734. Online
condolences are available by visiting bryantgrantfuneralhome.com
or by email.
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Lula Kate Gibson Franklin, NC - Lula Kate Gibson, age 94, of Granny Kate Lane, Franklin, NC passed away Monday, May 25, 2009 at a local care center. She was a lifelong resident of Macon County, the daughter of the late Samuel and Nannie Sellers Green. She was married to J.D. Gibson who passed away in 1961. She was a sales clerk having worked for the 5 & 10 cent store, Bowers Department Store and the Army Store. She worked for the Job Corp for over ten years. She was a member of Louisa Chapel United Methodist Church where she served as a choir member. Kate loved to fish. She is survived by her daughter, Audrey Ledbetter and her husband, Max of Franklin, NC; her son,, Dan Gibson and his wife, Edna, Eight grandsons, fifteen great-grantchildren and two great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Mavis Bates, three sons, Robbie Gibson, L.T. Gibson, Carroll Gibson; six sisters, Rittie Waldroop, Laura Waldroop, Anna Henson, Gwendolyn Reese, Beatrice Wallace, Genevive Johnson; three brothers, Hamilton Green, Tim Green and Bill Green. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, May 27 at 11:00 AM in the Chapel of Bryant-Grant Funeral Home with Rev. David Crunkleton and Rev. Mike Bias officiating. Burial will be held at Carson Cemetery. Grandsons, Jay Gibson, Kent Gibson, Richie Gibson, Mike Gibson, Lee Gibson, and Matthew Gibson will serve as pallbearers. The family will receive friends Wednesday, May 27 from 10:00-11:00AM, one hour prior to service at Bryant-Grant Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Louisa Chapel United Methodist Church Building Fund, c/o Audrey Ledbetter, 605 Gibson Cove Road, Franklin, NC 28734. Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Online
condolences are available by visiting bryantgrantfuneralhome.com
or by email.
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Dana
Bowen Chandler
Franklin, NC - Dana Bowen Chandler, age 86, of Franklin, NC, passed away Friday, May 22, 2009 in a local nursing home. He was a native of Kanawaha County, West Virginia, the son of the late Joseph L. Chandler and Leelia Maude Perry Chandler. He was married to the late Una Hellen Hill Chandler. Mr. Chandler had worked at the Kennedy Space Center for twenty-two years as a Cryogenic Operator. He was a US Navy Veteran of World War II, and was a life member of the VFW in Port Orange, FL. He is survived by one daughter, Susan Ann Wirth of Cookesville, Idaho; two sons, Dana B. Chandler, Jr.and his wife Tina, of Franklin, NC and James Denver Chandler, a missionary in Tiawana. No local services will be held. Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Online
condolences are available by visiting bryantgrantfuneralhome.com
or by email.
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Robert H. Munn Franklin - Robert H. Munn, 80, of Franklin, NC, formerly of Holiday, Florida, died Wednesday, December 31, 2008. Mr. Munn grew up in Hollywood, California, and joined the United States Army, training as a paratrooper. After his honorable discharge from military service in 1949, he worked at a Hollywood studio in film production until the late 1960’s. He then was a commercial/residential painting contractor for the next 30 years, first in California and then in Florida, before retiring to Franklin, NC in 1998. He was predeceased by his wife of 33 years, Nanci Mercando, who passed away December of 2007. He is survived by his brother-in-law, Victor Pizzolato, and his nephews, Mark Pizzolato, Will Pizzolato, Gene Pizzolato and his niece, Jane Pizzolato. A memorial service will be held Friday, May 29, 2009 at 11:00am in the Chapel of Bryant-Grant Funeral Home, with Father Boyd officiating. Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Online
condolences are available by visiting bryantgrantfuneralhome.com
or by email.
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Mary Byrd Franklin, NC - Mary Strain Byrd, age 97, of Franklin, NC, passed away Thursday, May 21, 2009, in a local nursing home. She was born in Baldwin, GA, the daughter of the late Floyd and Norma Stewart Strain. She was married to the late Clint Byrd. She was a graduate of Franklin High School and Western Carolina Teachers College. She taught school 36 years in Macon County, teaching at Kyle, Holly Springs, Clarks Chapel, Mulberry and Otto until her retirement in 1975. She was a member and past President of Macon County Retired School Personnel, and past President of Macon County NCAE. She was the oldest member of First Presbyterian Church, and a member of Ruth Circle. She is survived by her daughter, Mary Ruth Byrd of Franklin, NC; a brother-in-law, Thad Byrd and his wife Laura of Franklin, NC, several nieces and nephews also survive. She was preceded in death by her son, Scott Byrd, her two sisters, Flora Richardson and Harriett Phillips and her two brothers, Irvin Strain and Robert Strain. Funeral services will be held Sunday, May 24, 2009 at 3:00pm at First Presbyterian Church, with Rev. Bob Abel officiating. Burial will be at Woodlawn Cemetery. Pallbearers will be John Phillips, Paul Phillips, Joe Phillips, Jerry Fulbright, David Woods, and Brian Stram. Honorary pallbearers will be members of Ruth Circle and members of Macon County Retired School Personnel. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00pm Saturday evening at Bryant-Grant Funeral Home, where the body will remain until placed in the Church, thiry minutes prior to the service. Memorials may be made the American Cancer Society, PO Box 1648, Franklin, NC 28744 or to the Music Department of the First Presbyterian Church, 26 Church Street, Franklin, NC 28734. Online condolences are available by visiting bryantgrantfuneralhome.com or by email.
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Randall Steven Buhrmaster Hendersonville – Randall Steven Buhrmaster, 53, of Jubilation Drive, died Sunday, May 17, 2009. A native of Miami, Florida, he was the son of Patricia Liles Buhrmaster Howe of Melbourne, FL and of the late Glen Charles Buhrmaster. Randy was a former resident of Key West, FL, Franklin and Canton, before moving to Hendersonville. He was a salesman and a member of the American Legion. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife, AnnMarie Buhrmaster; his children, Randall Wade Buhrmaster, Ashley Roy and Sunny Griffin; his sister, Sandra Molina and four grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 7:00 until 8:30 pm Wednesday Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian. A service will be held at 11 am Thursday in the chapel of Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian on Long Shoals Road. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Heart Assn., PO Box 5216, Glen Allen, VA 23058-5216. Memorials may be posted to Groce Funeral Home. Published as a courtesy of Bryant-Grant Funeral Home.
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Isaac Newton Keener Highlands, NC - Isaac Newton Keener, age 88, of Perquin Road, Highlands, NC passed away Wednesday, May 13, 2009 at his residence. He was a native of Macon County, the son of the late Isaac N. and Martha Calloway Keener. He was married to Emma Louise Henry Keener who passed away in 1993. He was a US Army Veteran of WWII. He was a carpenter and was of the Baptist faith. He is survived by two daughters, Carolyn Munger of Highlands, NC and Peggy Lee Reese of Herndon, VA; two sons, Tony Keener of Enterprise, AL and Michael N. Keener of Highlands, NC; two sisters, Myrtle Macky of Franklin, NC and Maggie Gaynor of New Port Richey, FL. Eleven grandchildren and sixteen great-grandchildren also survive. Funeral services will be held Saturday, May 16 at 2:00 PM in the Chapel of Bryant-Grant Funeral Home in Highlands with Rev. Walter Wilson and Rev. Everett Brewer officiating. Christoper Reese, Jason Reese, David Reese, Joseph Keener, Justin Odom, and Jeff Munger will serve as pallbearers. Burial will be at Highlands Memorial Park. The American Legion Post #108 and Franklin VFW Post #7339 will conduct complete military graveside rites. The family will receive friends Saturday, May 16 from 1:00-2:00PM, 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 bryantgrantfuneralhome.com or by email.
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Father Michael Langell CINCINNATI - Father Michael Langell, 70, a native of St. Claire Shores, Mich., and a Glenmary Home Missioner for over 40 years, died April 29, 2009, in Windsor, N.C., following a brief illness. Father Langell was ordained in 1968 and served home mission counties in Kentucky, Texas, Tennessee, Georgia and North Carolina. In 2004 Father Langell arrived in eastern North Carolina and called together the Catholic Community of Bertie County, the first Catholic congregation to be established in the county. He was serving as pastor of that community as well as the St. Joan of Arc mission in nearby Plymouth at the time of his death. Fr. Mike Langell "Father Langell was a quiet, deeply compassionate man whose commitment to his home mission ministry and to those living in the missions was unparalleled," said Father Dan Dorsey, president of Glenmary Home Missioners. "He was a gifted homilist whose extraordinary talents lent themselves to outreach efforts that included his radio program and his newspaper columns. Father Langell received his bachelor's degree from the Athenaeum of Ohio in 1964 and a master of divinity degree from St. Meinrad School of Theology in 1971. In subsequent years he continued his education, taking periodic classes and workshops focusing on a wide range of topics including evangelization, the Enneagram, preaching, pastoral counseling and small faith communities. He was one of the first Glenmary missioners to pursue Spanish language studies. In 1993 he took part in a cultural immersion program in Cuernavaca, Mexico, following up with formal classes at East Georgia College and the Mexican American Cultural Center (MACC) in San Antonio, Texas. Father Mike used his Spanish skills throughout his ministry and was celebrating a weekly Spanish Mass in Bertie County. Following his ordination, he served briefly in Glenmary's missions in Beaver Dam, Ky., and Commerce, Texas, before moving to Franklin, N.C., as associate pastor in 1969. In total, he spent 13 years ministering in Franklin, three years as associate pastor and 10 years as pastor. It was during this time he began his well-received radio program, "Let's Take Five with Father Mike." Six days a week, his five-minute messages were broadcast on a local radio station. In describing the content of these messages, which he wrote and produced, he said at the time he was trying "to preach the Reign of God. If you're going to be a Baptist, then be a good Baptist. But every once in a while, I throw in a Catholic thing or two." He became well known in the community through his radio program and his audiovisual homilies. One radio listener called in to say he really liked Father Langell's message and added, "I just can't believe that you are a Catholic!" While in North Carolina, he also served as chaplain at Western Carolina University and used his counseling skills to help students cope with drug addiction and other crises. "By training and by study, I believe I am a competent counselor," he said. "Nothing beats knowing that help was sought and help was given." He continued his radio program during his mission assignments in Shelbyville and Lewisburg, Tenn. (1983-96) and Swainsboro, Ga. (1996-98). In 1998, he became the director of Glenmary's Department of Pastoral Services, today called the Department of Pastoral Ministers and Pastoral Services, located in Nashville, Tenn. He was able to utilize his creative skills in leading this department, which works to enhance the quality of ministry in Glenmary parishes by assisting pastors, professional staff and parish members in the development of ministerial skills and programs. Growing up in Michigan, he was a gifted athlete in both football and baseball and continued his love of sports in his mission assignments by playing on or starting softball and baseball teams. He also enjoyed gardening, photography, carpentry and listening to and playing music. While in Franklin, N.C., he even designed new vestments, which were then sewn by ladies of the parish. While he recognized his many creative gifts and used them very effectively in his home mission ministry, he never lost sight of his role as a missionary priest. "My goal is to gather and harness the incredibly diverse talents and gifts of my parishioners and immerse them fully into the missionary life of the church," he said. "For me, as one among many, my talent is to preach the Word. For this I was ordained, and this is where I lend my best effort. "I am a rural missioner, not just a rural pastor. I need to reach out to the unchurched through my word and deed and convince our Catholic people to pick up the challenge that we are a missionary church called to share Jesus Christ with all people by word and deed." A celebration of Father Langell's life will be held at a Memorial Mass 6:00 p.m. Friday May 15 at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Franklin. Interment will take place at a later date. Memorials are requested to Glenmary Home Missioners, P.O. Box 465618, Cincinnati, OH 45246. Online condolences are available by email. Published
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Michael Benjamin Ford Franklin, NC - Michael Benjamin Ford, age 63, of Smokerise Road, Franklin, NC passed away May 5, 2009 at a local hospital. He was born in Hawthorn, Nevada, the son of the late Robert Lee Ford and Bobbie Thrasher Ford Smith. He was married to Patricia Ann Ford who passed away December 4, 2007. He was an installer repairman for Bell South Telephone Company. He was a member of the Macon County Bee Keepers. He is survived by two daughters, Ann Marie Walker-Wright of Camp Hill, PA and Kimberlee Ann Ford of Asheville, NC; three sons, Brian Emery Walker and his wife, Donna of Franklin, NC, Michael Andrew Ford and his wife, Barbara of Goose Creek, SC and Keith Stuart Walker and his wife, Regina of Summerville, SC; one brother, Richard Lee Ford of Charleston, SC. Thirteen grandchildren also survive. A memorial service will be held Friday, May 8 at 6:00 PM in the Chapel of Bryant-Grant Funeral Home with Rev. Vic Greene officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Macon County Humane Society, PO Box 81/851 Lake Emory Road, Franklin, NC 28734 Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences are available by visiting bryantgrantfuneralhome.com or by email. |
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John William (Pluck) Baty Highlands - John William (Pluck) Baty, 92, of Sassafras Gap Road, Highlands, NC passed away Friday, May 8, 2009 at a Highlands-Cashiers Hospital. He was a native of Macon County, the son of the late Henry J. and Mary Silla Crane Baty. He was married to Eva Hedden Baty who died June 15, 1999. Mr. Baty was a Marine Veteran of WWII and was a retired carpenter and painter. He is survived by one son, James Hedden Baty of Waverly, TN; two brothers, Clarence Baty of Norcross, GA and Herbert Baty of Alpharetta, GA. 4 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren also survive. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Jane B. Rogers. Memorial services will be held Sunday, May 10 at 5:00 PM in the Chapel of Bryant-Grant Funeral Home in Highlands with the Rev. Walter Wilson officiating. The family will receive friends Sunday from 4:00-5:00 PM, one hour prior to the memorial service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Mountain Top Relay for Life. Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences are available by visiting bryantgrantfuneralhome.com or by email. |
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Margaret Hester Franks Franklin - Margaret Hester Franks, 85, of Riverbend Road, Franklin, NC passed away Friday, May 8, 2009 in a Sylva NursingCenter. She was born in Jackson Co., NC. She was the daughter of the late Lewis and Sarah Johnson Pressley. She was married to Jimmy Franks who passed away in 1997. She retired from Grandview Manor Care Center as a CNA. She was a member and former Sunday School Teacher of Emanuel Baptist Church. She was a loving mother and grandmother. She loved flowers, gardening and embroidering. Mrs. Franks loved to read her bible.
She is survived by three daughters, Christine Angel and her husband, Joe of Franklin, NC, Sara Holbrooks of Franklin, NC, Mildred Norman and her husband Henford (Tater) of Sylva, NC; four grandchildren, Michele Henry, Amanda Williamson, James and Mark Norman; six great-grandchildren, Brandon, Makayla, Eli, Leah and J.D. Henry and Michael Norman. She was preceded in death by three sons, Louis Albert Franks, Carl Tillman Franks, and Herman Lee Franks; one grandson, Michael Norman.
Funeral services will be held Monday, May 11, 2009 at 3:00 PM in the Chapel of Bryant-Grant Funeral Home with Rev. Bobby Cloer, Rev. John Raby and Rev. Howard Southard officiating. Burial will be in the Victory Baptist Church Cemetery. Pallbearers will be James Norman, Mark Norman, Billy Holbrooks, Kibby Henry Jr., Terry Wilson, Steve Wilson, Henry (Bubba) Sharpe, and J.D. Henry.
The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 PM, Sunday, May 10 at Bryant-Grant Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the family.
Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences are available by visiting bryantgrantfuneralhome.com or by email.
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Jefferson McConnaughey She was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, William Cary McConnaughey. She is survived by her sons, Jefferson and Joseph McConnaughey, and a granddaughter, Elizabeth Barksdale McConnaughey. Mrs. McConnaughey was the author of a cookbook, “Two Centuries of Virginia Plantation Cooking,” that went through multiple printings. She was also author of several abstracts of Amelia County, Virginia deed books that were well-regarded in genealogical circles. The Burial Office will be read for Mrs. McConnaughey Thursday, May 6, 2009 at 1:30 p.m. at the Episcopal Church of the Incarnation, Highlands, North Carolina. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Highlands Cashiers Hospital or to Chestnut Hill of Highlands. Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences are available by visiting bryantgrantfuneralhome.com or by email.
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Elsie Patterson Dills Otto - Elsie Patterson Dills 89 of the Otto community died Saturday, May 2, 2009 at her residence. She was a native of Clay County the daughter of the late Lester and Elda McClure Patterson, she was a homemaker she was the widow of the late Allen Dills who died in 1981. She loved digging ginseng. She enjoyed her family and nature. She was a member of the Coweeta Baptist Church.
She is survived by one daughter Floy Mason of Otto, NC, one son Morris Patterson and his wife Peggy of Otto, NC, seven grandchildren and fifteen great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by three sisters and three brothers.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, May 3, 2009 at 6:00 PM in the chapel of Bryant-Grant-Funeral Home in Franklin, NC with the Revs. Johnny Norris and Davis Hooper officiating. The family will receive friends from four until six PM Sunday May 3, 2009 at Bryant-Grant Funeral Home in Franklin, NC, two hours prior to the services.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, or to the American Heart Association.
Online condolences may be made by visiting www.bryantgrantfuneralhome.com.
Bryant-Grant
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Irene P. James Highlands - Irene P. James age 103, of Highlands NC passed away Saturday May 2, 2009 in Highlands-Cashiers Hospital. She was a native of Macon County and was the daughter of the late Edward P. and Cora Rogers Picklesimer. She was married to the late Lawton P. James who died 1944 and was an Elementary School Teacher. She was a member of Highlands United Methodist and United Methodist Women. Mrs James was a loving mother, grand mother teacher. Mrs. James was a member of The Highlands Chapter #284 OES . Surviving are two daughters, Wilma Gordon and Geri Crowe and husband Wayne of Highlands, two sons Tom James and wife Hilda and Herbert James and wife Barbara of Highlands. 17 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandchild also survive. Mrs. James was preceded in death by a daughter, Barbara Taylor. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Monday, May 4th in the Highlands United Methodist Church with Rev. Paul Christy officiating. Burial will be in Scaly Mountain Methodist Cemetery. Pallbearers will grandsons, Allan James, Tommy James, Dana Gordon, Jeff James, John Gordon MichaelCrowe and Billy Crowe. The family will receive friends from 10:00 to 11:00 AM, 1 hour prior to the service at the church. Memorials may be made to Highlands United Methodist Church, P O Box 1959, Highlands, NC 28741 Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences are available by visiting bryantgrantfuneralhome.com or by email.
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Randy Raby Scaly Mountain, NC - Randy Raby, age 42, of Billingsley Road, Scaly Mountain, NC died Wednesday, April 29, 2009 in Highlands-Cashiers Hospital, Highlands, NC.
Born in Transylvania County, NC October 1, 1966, he was the son of Bobby Joe Raby and Barbara Ann Watson. He was a rock and brick mason in the Construction Industry. He was a US Army Veteran and a member of the Mt. Sinai Assembly of God Church.
He is survived by his wife Carolyn Billingsley Raby of the home; his parents, Bobby Joe Raby of Franklin, NC and Barbara Ann of Highlands, NC; a son Christopher Allen Raby of Scaly Mountain, NC; a daughter, Keri Ann Raby of Scaly Mountain, NC; one granddaughter, Jaylin Brook Raby of Scaly Mountain, NC; two brothers, Mike Raby and Gary Raby both of Franklin, NC; two sisters, Sandra Raby James of Salem, SC and Michelle Elliott of Otto, NC; one daughter-in-law, Janice Talley of Scaly Mountain, NC.
Funeral services will be at 2:00 PM Sunday, May 3, 2009 at the Flats Middle Creek Baptist Church, Scaly Mountain, NC with Rev. Dwight Loggins officiating. Burial will be in the Church Cemetery.
The body is at Hunter Funeral Home where the family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 PM Saturday night.
The family is at home on Billingsley Road in Scaly Mountain, NC.
Hunter Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
An online obituary and register is available at www.hunterfuneralhomega.com
Courtesy of Bryant-Grant Funeral Home. Online condolences are available by visiting bryantgrantfuneralhome.com or by email.
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Joseph Allen Geoghagan Highlands, NC - Joseph Allen Geoghagan, age 66, of West Cypress Lane, Highlands, NC passed away Thursday, April 30, 2009 at his residence. He was born in Stephens County, GA, the son of the late James Lamar and Myrtle Sapp Geoghagan. He was a welder and was of the Methodist faith. He was Pit Master for Blue Valley BBQ Competition Cooking Team. He enjoyed camping, hunting, fishing and racing. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, father-in-law, uncle and friend. He is survived by his wife of 42 years Judy Bennett Geoghagan; two sons, Clinton Geoghagan and his wife Geanine of Martin, GA and Michael Geoghagan and his wife, Kristi of Franklin, NC; three grandchildren, Seth Masten, Bryson Geoghagan and Elijah Geoghagan. One sister also survives. He was preceded in death by a brother, Bo Geoghagan. Memorial services will be held Saturday, May 2 at 6:00 PM in the Chapel of Bryant-Grant Funeral Home in Highlands with the Rev. Luis Ortiz officiating. The family will receive friends Saturday from 4:00-6:00PM, two hours prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to one’s favorite charity. Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences are available by visiting bryantgrantfuneralhome.com or by email. |
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Henry Adam Donikowski Franklin, NC - Henry Adam Donikowski, age 89, of Red Fox Run, Franklin, NC, passed away Wednesday, April 29, 2009 in a local hospital. He was a native of Patterson County, New Jersey, the son of the late Adam and Marcella Donikowski. He was a machinist for Reductions Motors Construction, and was a US Navy Veteran of World War II. He was also a founding member of the Clarks Chapel Fire Department. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Vivian Maci Donikowski, one son, Frederick Donikowski of Salem, VA; three grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. No services are planned. Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Online
condolences are available by visiting bryantgrantfuneralhome.com
or by email.
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Calvin Leroy "Shot" Stockton Franklin, NC - Calvin Leroy "Shot" Stockton, age 71, of Lively Lane, Franklin, NC passed away Monday, April 27, 2009 at his residence. He was a native of Macon County, the son of the late David J. and Katherine Bates Stockton. He was a brick mason and he dirt track raced at the Rainbow Raceway. He is survived by his daughter, Melissa Renee Mills of Franklin, NC; his five sons, Roy Lee Stockton of Ohio, Joey Allen Stockton of Rabun Gap, Ga, Richard Kelvin Stockton of Marion, NC, Jamie Chad Stockton of Franklin, NC and Brandon John Stockton of Missouri; two sisters, Williene Hodgin and Shirley Pearson of Georgia; four brothers, Thomas Stockton and Douglas Stockton of Franklin, NC, Jerry Stockton of Blue Ridge, GA and Keith Stockton of Alabama. Fifteen grandchildren also survive. A gathering will be held Friday, May 1 at 6:00 PM in the Chapel of Bryant-Grant Funeral Home. Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences are available by visiting bryantgrantfuneralhome.com or by email. |
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Cora Mae Rogers Franklin, NC - Cora Mae Rogers, age 75, of River Road, Franklin, NC, passed away Friday, April 24, 2009 at her residence. She was a native of Graham County, NC, the daughter of the late Pearley Cable. She was a stenographer for a law firm, and was a member of Pine Grove Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Kenneth F. Rogers; three sons, Brent Rogers and Tammy Hancock, Evron Rogers and his wife Cheryl, and Rick Rogers and his wife Diane all of Franklin, NC; three grandchildren, Jimmy, Joel and Eric Rogers. Graveside services were held Saturday, April 25th at 1:00pm at Pine Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, with Rev. John Rogers officiating. Bryant-Grant
Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences are available by visiting bryantgrantfuneralhome.com or by email.
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Charles H. Noble, III Glocester MA - Charles H. Noble, III, 67, Gloucester, Mass died on April 23, 2009 after a long battle with Cancer. Mr. Noble attended
Gloucester Public Schools and was a Graduate of The University Of
Massachusetts with a degree in Civil Engineering in 1963. He was
the only son of Charles Noble, Jr. and Jennie (Strescino) Noble
of Gloucester, Massachusetts. Mr. Noble began
his career with MassMutual Financial in Springfield, Mass., and
spent most of his career in Commercial Real Estate, eventually becoming
President of IDS Financial Services and later an Executive Vice
President with Eliot Bank in Boston. In 1992, Mr. Noble purchased
The Hampton River Marina, Hampton, NH, which was later sold in 2004.
He and his wife retired in Sarasota, Florida where he was an accomplished
golfer and sailor. Bryant-Grant
Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences are available by visiting bryantgrantfuneralhome.com or by email.
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Cora Lee Zickgraf Franklin, NC - Cora Lee Zickgraf, age 83, of West Rogers Street, Franklin, NC passed away Tuesday, April 21, 2009 at a local nursing home. She was born in Chattooga Co., GA. the daughter of the late Edward and Mary Elizabeth McNutt Harris. She was first married to Wingfield Short who passed away April 23, 1977 and second to Grant Zickgraf who passed away April 26, 2001. She was a retired office manager and bookkeeper for Zickgraf Enterprises. She had a love for cooking, flowers and traveling. Mrs. Zickgraf was a member of the First United Methodist Church. She is survived by her daughter, Melanie Moffitt and her husband, David of Franklin, NC; her grandchildren, Adam Cook and his wife, Leslie, Evan Moffitt, Erin Moffitt and Alex Moffitt; two sisters, Frances Wilhoit of Colorado and Myrtle Mayer of Ft. Myers, FL and one brother, Edward Harris of Mississippi. She was preceded in death by two sisters and three brothers. Graveside services will be held Thursday, April 23 at 11:00AM at Holly Springs Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Don Moffitt officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church, 66 Harrison Avenue, Franklin, NC 28734. Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences are available by visiting bryantgrantfuneralhome.com or by email. |
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Barbara Jean Henson Woody Otto - Barbara Jean Henson Woody, age 72, of Otto, NC died Sunday April, 19, 2009 in a local nursing home. She was a native of Macon County, the daughter of the late James Moore Henson and Robie Mae English Henson. She was married to James Arthur Woody, Jr. who passed away in 2007. She was an executive secretary for Travelers Insurance Company. She was a member of the Kountry Krafters, a member of Coweeta Baptist Church where she was on the social and flower committees, and a member of the WMU. She is survived by her son, David Eller of Otto, NC, two step sons Kirk Woody of Smyrna, GA and Arthur Woody of Duluth, GA.; two step-daughters, Eugenia Walker of Smyrna, GA, and Celeste Churchill of Garland, TX; three brothers,James Henson Jr. of Otto, NC, Charles Henson of Jenkinsburg,GA, Roy Henson of Otto NC; five step- grandchildren and one step great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by two sisters, Willie Jenkins and Bertha Mae Henson. Funeral services will be held Tuesday April 21, 2009 at 11:00 AM at Coweeta Baptist Church with Rev. Davis Hooper officiating. Pallbearers will be Keith and John Jenkins, Reed Blackwell, Bob Henson, Kenneth Allen, Kirk and Arthur Woody and Dwayne Henson. The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 PM, Monday, April 20, at Bryant-Grant Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Coweeta Baptist Church Building Fund, 780 Coweeta Church Road, Otto, NC 28763. Online condolences are available by visiting bryantgrantfuneralhome.com or by email.
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Grace M. Fulton Franklin - Mrs. Grace M. Fulton, 82, of the Clarks Chapel Community died Saturday, April 18, 2009 in a Franklin, NC Hospital. She was a native of Macon County, NC, the daughter of the late William Rowland Higdon and Georgia Lee Corbin. She was a homemaker and a member of Higdonville Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband of 63 yrs., John Robert Fulton, of Franklin, NC; one daughter, Carolyn Rebecca Fulton of Beach Park, IL; one son, James Robert Fulton; one sister, Mary Bess Smith of Edgemore, SC; one brother, Wade Huffman Higdon of Franklin, NC; one grandchild, Audrey Gray of Franklin, NC; four great-grandchildren, Kristen Kana, Justin Gray, Benjamin Gray and William Gray all of Franklin, NC. Funeral services will be held Monday, April 20 at 2:00 PM at Higdonville Baptist Church with the Rev. Gene Hawkins and Rev. Lester Evans officiating. Burial will be in the Church Cemetery. Justin Gray, John Gray, Donnie Holden, Larry Houston, Bill Bowman and Denton Higdon will serve as pallbearers. The family will receive friends Sunday, April 19 from 6:00-8:00 PM at Bryant-Grant Funeral Home in Franklin where the body will remain until placed in the Church thirty minutes prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Baptist Children’s Home of, NC, P. O. Box 338 Thomasville, NC 37360 and Heifer Projects International P. O. Box 8258 Little Rock AR 72203 Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences are available by visiting bryantgrantfuneralhome.com or by email.
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Penny Benedict Voyles Franklin, NC - Penny Benedict Voyles, age 60, of Ryan Road, Franklin, NC, passed away Saturday, April 11, 2009 in a local hospital. She was a native of Albany County, New York, the daughter of Freda Hellenbeck Platt of Holiday, Florida and the late Vernon Benedict. She had worked for Sperry-Rand Electronics, building computers. In addition to her mother, she is survived by her husband of six years, Johnny Michael Voyles; one daughter, Freda Bruce of Franklin, NC, one son, Luther Stinnett, III of Franklin, NC; three sisters, Sharron Platt of Tarpon Springs, FL, Carol Ann Schneeblee and Judith Ann Benedict both of Holiday, FL; five brothers, Vernon Benedict, of Castleton, NY, James Benedict of Sevierville, TN, Paul Benedict of Franklin, NC, Jerry Benedict of Holiday, FL, and Buddy Benedict of Hayesville, NC; seven grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren also survive. No services are planned. Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences are available by visiting bryantgrantfuneralhome.com or by email.
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Mary Couey Hayesville - Mary Arliss Quinlan Couey, 28, of Hayesville died Tuesday, March 31, 2009 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. She was a native of Lawrenceville, GA, but had been living in Clay County. She worked for Drake Software in Franklin. Mary will be remembered by all for her loving and giving spirit. Always smiling, taking care of everyone around her, she would light up the sky with her smile when you were near her. She was everybody’s angel and would help anyone, anywhere. Surviving are her fiancé, Tony DeMarco; her parents, Kerry and Rose Couey of Lawrenceville; a sister, Julie Apple; a brother, Danny Couey; and nieces, nephews, aunts, and uncles. Mary’s family and friends honored Mary at Rock Springs Farm, Buford, GA. Donations may be made in her memory to her brother’s transplant fund at Gatransplant.org/clients/dcouey. The family also requests that you become active in Mother’s Against Drunk Driving (MADD). Ivie
Funeral Home, Hayesville in charge of local arrangements.
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Reba Lee Cunningham McClure Franklin, NC - Reba Lee Cunningham McClure, age 89, of McClure Road, Franklin, NC passed away Thursday, April 9, 2009 at her residence. She was a native of Macon County, NC, the daughter of the late Aaron Patton and Ethel Fulcher Cunningham. She was married to Harold W. McClure who passed away January 11, 1998. She was a homemaker and a member of Clarks Chapel United Methodist Church. She loved quilting, embroidery and growing flowers. She is survived by her two daughters, Evelyn Vanhook and her husband Mike, of Franklin, NC and Helen Harris and her husband Doug, of Greensboro, NC; four grandchildren; Dalona Johnson of Franklin, NC, Duane Vanhook of Waynesville, NC, Brittany Harris and Brian Harris both of Greensboro, NC. Three great-grandchildren, Damon and Dawson Johnson and Dillon Vanhook. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Thelma McClure who died in 1987, also a sister, Adaline Hyde and three brothers, Vernon, Fred, and Woodrow Cunningham. Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 11th at 11:00am in the Chapel of Bryant-Grant Funeral Home, with Rev. Al Beck officiating. Burial will be in the Clarks Chapel United Methodist Church Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Dennis Johnson, Duane Vanhook, Brian Harris, Milton Cunningham, George Cunningham, and Tommy Vanhook. The family will receive friends from 10:00 till 11:00am, Saturday, one hour prior to the service at Bryant-Grant Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to the Clarks Chapel United Methodist Church Cemetery Fund, c/o Jean Sutton, 1822 Clarks Chapel Road, Franklin, NC 28734. Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences are available by visiting bryantgrantfuneralhome.com or by email.
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Sarah Angeline Beale Franklin, NC - Sarah Angeline Beale, age 85, of Franklin, NC passed away Thursday, April 2, 2009 at Mountain Trace Nursing Center in Sylva. She was a native of Macon County, the daughter of the late Alex Ammons and Margaret Ann Leatherman Ammons. She was married to Harry A. Beale who passed away in 1991. She was a homemaker and a member of Ellijay Missionary Baptist Church. She was a loving mother and grandmother. She is survived by her two sons, Ronnie Beale and his wife Cissy of Franklin, NC and Richie Beale and his wife Dee of Black Mtn., NC; one sister, Nancy Locklear of Winston Salem, NC; five grandchildren, Kristi Culpepper and her husband, Joe of Franklin, NC, Christopher Beale of Pasedena, TX, Cara Beale of Equador, Evan Beale of Jefferson City, TN and Barrett Beale of Franklin, NC. Two great-grandchildren also survive. She was preceded in death by three sisters, Ruby Rogers, Emma Ray and Hazel Dills and one brother, Edison Ammons. Funeral services will be held Sunday, April 5, at 2:00 PM in the Chapel of Bryant-Grant Funeral Home with Rev. Andy Cloer and Rev. Tommy Fouts officiating. Burial will be at Ellijay Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery. Gary Dills, Randall Dills, Harold Ammons, Evan Beale, Barrett Beale and Joe Culpepper will serve as pallbearers. The family will receive friends Saturday, April 4 from 6:00-8:00 PM at Bryant-Grant Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Gideons International, c/o Tex Browning, 22 Chingquapin Heights, Franklin, NC 28734. Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Online
condolences are available by visiting bryantgrantfuneralhome.com
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Velzie H. Rogers Satolah, GA and Highlands, NC - Velzie H. Rogers, age 91, of Satolah, GA, passed away Thursday, April 2, 2009 at a Highlands-Cashiers Care Center. Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 4 at 2:00 PM in the Chapel of Bryant-Grant Funeral Home in Highlands. The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00PM Friday, April 3 at Bryant-Grant Funeral Home in Highlands. Burial will be held in the Macedonia Baptist Church Cemetery. Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences are available by visiting bryantgrantfuneralhome.com or by email.
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Rolden William "Bill" Jones Highlands, NC - Rolden William "Bill" Jones, age 82, of Highlands took his final breath on this earth Sunday, March 29 at Highlands-Cashiers Hospital. His life partner of 25 years, his sons, their wives, and his two grandchildren held vigil with him as he peacefully went to sleep. Survivors include his partner Billy Gray of Highlands; son Mark (Lynn) Jones, son Bill (Kathy) Jones, daughter Carol McKay, and grandchildren Chris and Carrie Jones (Mark Collins), all of Florida. Also surviving are Billy’s sister, Debbie Pruitt, and her family. A celebration of Bill’s remarkable life and disposition of ashes will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, April 25, at the Episcopal Church of the Incarnation in Highlands. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Church of the Incarnation or the Church’s Haiti mission. Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Online
condolences are available by visiting bryantgrantfuneralhome.com
or by email.
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Robert Leon Hamilt Highlands, NC - Robert Leon Hamilt, age 74, of Kent Drive, Highlands, NC passed away Monday, March 30, 2009 at his residence. He was born in Haverhill, MA, the son of the late Albert and Gladys Pononsky Hamilt. He grew up in the Haverhill and Boston area. He was a US Airforce Veteran serving during the Korean Conflict. He worked for years as supervisor in the cutting department of Pandora Industries in Manchester, NH. He moved to Peachtree City in 1978. He had worked for a General Motors Dealership as a Internet Computer Manager in Griffin, GA for 26 years. He was loved by everyone he met with his great sense of humor and love of music. He was a Ham Radio operator (KD4UK) and rode a Honda Motorcylce which he continued to ride until Dec. 2008. He retired to Highlands, NC in 2004. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Sandra Baty Hamilt; two sons, Gregory W. Hamilt of Suwannee, GA and Douglas M. Hamilt of Atlanta, GA; one grandson, Jonathan Hamilt and two granddaughters, Elizabeth and Melanie Hamilt; one sister, Judith Yaffi of Boston, MA; two nephews, Richard Yaffi and Warren Yaffi of Boston, MA; one niece, Laurie Yaffi of Boston, MA; one grandniece, Tara Yaffie of Boston, MA; two daughter-in-laws, Ona Hamilt and Amy Hamilt. He was preceded in death by one son, Keith Alan Hamilt. A celebration of life will be held Saturday, April 11 at 3:00 PM at Bryant-Grant Funeral Home in Highlands with Chaplain Mary Wetzel officiating. Fran Keck will also say a few words. The family will receive friends from 2:00-3:00 PM, one hour prior to service at Bryant-Grant Funeral Home in Highlands. Please no flowers, memorials may be made to the Highlands Emergency Counil in Bob’s memory, 532 Main Street, Highlands, NC 28741. Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences are available by visiting bryantgrantfuneralhome.com or by email. |
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Betty Eloise Jones Hampstead, NC - Betty Eloise Jones, age 87, of Hampstead, NC, died Sunday, March 22, 2009 at Woodbury Wellness Center, Hampstead, NC.
She is survived by her husband, Gilmer Andrew “Andy” Jones, Jr. formerly of Franklin, NC.
A memorial service will be at a later date. Andrews Mortuary, Market Street Chapel, Wilmington, NC is in charge of arrangements.
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Gladys Sawyer Hooper Dillard GA - , 85, of Dillard, GA, widow of George W. (Shorty) Hooper died Tuesday, March 24, 2009 at her residence.
Born December 23, 1923 in Graham County, NC, she was the daughter of the late Caswell and Bessie Guge Sawyer. She was a homemaker and was of the Baptist faith. She was the last member of her immediate family.
She was preceded in death by a daughter, Shirley Payne.
She is survived by one son; Ricky Hooper of Dillard, GA, and by one daughter and a son-in-law; Diana H. and Allen Addis of Tiger, GA. Six grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews also survive.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, March 26, 2009 at 11:00 AM in the Chapel of Hunter Funeral Home with Rev. Robert Dryman officiating. Burial will follow in the Rabun Memory Park.
The family is at their respective homes and will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 PM on Wednesday, March 25, 2009 at Hunter Funeral Home.
An online register book is available at www.hunterfuneralhomega.com.
Hunter Funeral Home is in charge.
Courtesy
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Louise Dorn Buzzell Groton MA / Highlands - Louise Dorn Buzzell, 94, passed away Friday evening March 6 at the Groton, MA home of her eldest son, Robert Buzzell. She was born February 22, 1915 in Larkins (now known as South Miami) Florida, the eldest child of Robert William Dorn, Sr. and his wife Mary Irene ( Wheeler) Dorn who were early pioneers of South Florida. Mrs. Buzzell graduated salutatorian in the Class of 1936, University of Miami where she was a member of the Zeta Tau Alpha sorority. She married her high school sweetheart, A.L.Buzzell at the Plymouth Congregational Church in Coconut grove, FL. He predeceased her in 2002, shortly after their 65th wedding anniversary celebration in Jacksonville, FL She is survived by five sons; Robert L. Buzzell of Groton, MA, Edward P. Buzzell of Kenmore, WA, Stephen A. Buzzell of Tavernier, FL., Donald A, Buzzell of Annandale, VA, William A. Buzzell of Lake Mary, FL and a sister, Martha A. Timanus of Miami, FL. She is also survived by 16 grandchildren: Ward Buzzell, Elizabeth Buzzell, Amy Cook, Diane Buzzell, Shawn Evans, Mary Lewis, Shannon Normington, Rob Buzzell, Brad Buzzell, Brian Buzzell, Mara Ehert, Steve Buzzell, Laura McElhinney, Meredith Stevens, Leah Buzzell, Anna Buzzell, and 17 great grandchildren. Services were held on Saturday, March 14, 2009 at 1:00 PM in the Bryant-Grant Funeral Home Chapel in Highlands, NC. She summered in Highlands with her family for many years and she will be buried in the Highlands Memorial Cemetery, next to her husband. Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Online
condolences are available by visiting bryantgrantfuneralhome.com
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Katherine Waldroop Gastonia & Franklin, NC -Katherine Nell Waldroop, age 82, of Brian Circle, Gastonia formerly of Franklin passed away Thursday, March 19, 2009 at a Gastonia Care Center. She was a native of Macon County, the daughter of the late Grady H. and Nannie Battles Waldroop. She was a former employee of Stowe Manufacturing and was a member of Maidens Chapel United Methodist Church. She is survived by one sister, Belva W. Anderson of Moultria, GA; five brothers, Mickey Waldroop of Marietta, GA, Bob “George B” Waldroop of Franklin, NC, Rusty Waldroop of Franklin, NC, Howard Waldroop of Marietta, GA and Wendell Waldroop of Franklin, NC. Several nieces and nephews also survive. She was preceded in death by a sister Ethel Waldroop and two brothers, Clyde S. and Grover Q. Waldroop. Funeral services will be held Monday, March 23 at 2:00PM at Bryant-Grant Funeral Home with Rev. Sharon Gieger officiating. Burial will be held at Maidens Chapel United Methodist Church Cemetery. Dan, Mitch, Steve, Terry, James and Derek Waldroop will serve as pallbearers. The family will receive friends, Monday, March 23 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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Lucille Brashear Campbell Raby, Russellville, TN - Lucille Brashear Campbell Raby, age 76, of Russellville, TN passed away at home March 15, 2009. A retired employee of BASF, she was an active member of Bufflao Trail Baptist Church, and the Helping Hands Sunday School Class.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Rev. M.C. and Virgie Brashear, brotherAaron Brashear, first husband Arvin Campbell; her father and mother-in-law, Don and Bedell Raby.
She is survived by her husband, Albert “Dickie” Raby formerly of Franklin, NC, son Michael Campbell and wife Jocelyn, daughter Becky Livesay and husband Dennis, Step daughter: Janice Coleman and husband, Mark of Waterford, MI. Grandchildren Amanda and Anna Campbell, Robyn Livesay Stump (Ryan), Matt Livesay, and Justin Coleman.
She is also survived by brothers and sisters Harold, Keith (Bea), and Robert (Jenny) Brashear of Viper, KY, Thelma Riddle of Morristown, Anna (Bobby) Pendleton of Sanford, FL, and Stella ( Bobby) Ison of Detroit, MI.
Visitation will be at Buffalo Trail Baptist Church on Tuesday, March 17, from 5:00-8:00PM with service to follow at 8:00 PM, Rev. Keith Mowery officiating. Interment will be at 9:30 AM on Wednesday, March 18, at Hamblen Memory Gardens.
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Steven Polan Franklin, NC - Steven Polan, age 64, of Medlin Road, Franklin, NC, formerly of Venice, FL passed away Saturday, March 14, 2009 at his residence. He was born in Hungary, the son of Elizabeth Sonji Godri Polan of Cortland, NY and the late Kalman Polan. He was a US Army Veteran during the Vietnam Conflict. He was a welder for Ace Boat Lift Company. He is survived by his wife of 16 years, Bettie Adema Polan; one step-daughter, Leilani Polan and her husband, Frank of Apex, NC; two sons, Jeffrey D. Polan of Coconut Creek, FL, and Michael Polan of Mt. Laurel, NJ; three brothers, Frank, Kalman and Les Polan all of Cortland, NY. Two grandchildren also survive. Memorial services will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Humane Society, PO Box 81/Lake Emory Road, Franklin, NC 28744 or to the Angel Home Health & Hospice, 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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