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Timothy E. (Timmy) Baldwin

Otto, NC - Timothy E. (Timmy) Baldwin, age 53, of Otto, NC, passed away Thursday, April 15, 2010 in a local hospital. He was a native of Macon County, the son of Ralph E. Baldwin. He was a produce farmer.

In addition to his father, he is survived by a son, Daniel Baldwin and his wife Lisa; two grandchildren, Callie Mae Baldwin and Isaiah Eugene Baldwin.

Graveside services will be held Saturday, April 17th at 1:30pm at Woodlawn Cemetery, with Rev. Davis Hooper officiating.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Coweeta Baptist Church Building Fund, 780 Coweeta Church Road, Otto, NC 28763.

Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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Arma Lee Barnes

Franklin, NC - Arma Lee Barnes, age 85, of Ulco Bluffs, Franklin, NC passed away Sunday, February 17, 2008 at a local nursing home. She was a native of Macon County, the daughter of the late Homer R. and Margie Vinson Norton. She was married to Merritt S. Barnes who passed away 1991. She worked in food services for the public schools in Macon County until 1958 and then resided in Savannah, GA. where she worked in food services for 40 years. After the death of her husband, she returned to Macon County. Mrs. Barnes was a member of Sugarfork Baptist Church where she was an assistant sunday school teacher and was a choir member.

She is survived by her two sons, Thomas N. " Tom" Hunt and his wife, Karen of Apex, NC and Robert "Bob" Homer Hunt and his wife, Sharon of Franklin, NC; one sister, Jewell "Judy" Jamison of Franklin, NC and one brother, Homer P. Norton of Monks Corner, SC; two grandchildren, Bryan and Noel Hunt. She was preceded in death by a infant daughter, Caroline and a infant son, Merritt Barnes.

Memorial services will be held Wednesday, February 20 at 11:00 AM in the Chapel of Bryant-Grant Funeral Home with Rev. Alton Dendy officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Sugarfork Baptist Church, 287 Sugarfork Road, Franklin, NC 28734.

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Lois Barnes

Franklin, NC - Lois Barnes, age 79, of Franklin, NC, passed away Monday, March 10, 2008 in a Sylva nursing home. She was a native of Macon County, the daughter of the late George W. and Minnie Florence Trantham Shidles. She was married to the late Thomas Jarvis Barnes who passed away July 03, 2003. She was a machine operator for Wear-A-Blanket Manufacturing Company. She was a member of Ridgecrest Baptist Church.

She is survived by her three sons, Ronnie Barnes and his wife, Pattie of Townsend, TN, Danny Thomas Barnes and his wife, Kathy of Franklin, NC and Gary Jarvis Barnes of Tellico Pines, TN. Five grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren also survive. She was preceded in death by two sisters and two brothers.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, March 13 at 12:00 Noon in the Chapel of Bryant-Grant Funeral Home with Rev. John Raby officiating. Burial will be held at Longview Baptist Church Cemetery. Chris Barnes, Ronnie Thomas, Lonnie Barnes, Keith Barnes and Doug Barnes will serve as pallbearers.

The family will receive friends Thursday, March 13 from 11:00-12:00 Noon, one hour prior to service at Bryant-Grant Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Westcare Home Health & Hospice, 132 Sylva Plaza, Sylva, NC 28779.

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Edith Tallent Bates

Franklin - Edith Tallent Bates, age 92, of Bates Branch Road, Franklin, NC passed away Saturday, February 16, 2008 at a local nursing home. She was a lifelong resident of Macon County, the daughter of the late Harve and Callie Gregory Tallent. She was married 61 years to Barnett Bates who passed away February 11, 2000. She was a nurse's aid for a Asheville Hospital and she was a midwife for several years. She was a homemaker and was a member of Black Mountain Baptist Church.

She is survived by her daughter, Grace T. Allen and her husband, Sam of Columbia, SC; a daughter-in-law, Sally Anderson Bates of Stockbridge, GA; one sister, Reva Jones of Franklin, NC; one brother, Wayne Tallent of Franklin, NC. Four grandchildren, Pattie Trotter, Lynn Knott, Glenn Bates and Barney Bates. Nine great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews also survive. She was preceded in death by a son, Eugene Roger Bates, two sisters, Frances Sanders and Gladys Sanders; three brothers, Elmer, Glenn and Harold Tallent.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, February 19 at 1:00 PM at Bryant-Grant Funeral Home with Rev. James Wilson officiating. Burial will be held at Rush Cemetery. Bruce Tallent, Ricky Tallent, Danny Tallent, Mickey Tallent, Nelson Bates, and Roger Bates will serve as pallbearers.

The family will receive friends Tuesday, February 19 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 the Charity of one's choice.

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Edna Mae Bates

Franklin, NC - Edna Mae Bates 84, of Franklin, NC died Saturday July 26, 2008 in a Sylva, NC Care Center. She was a native of Macon County, NC, the daughter of the late Fred and Leona Stamey Sanders. She was married to the late James Bates who died in 1993. She was a homemaker, and was of the Baptist faith.

She is survived by five daughters, Patsy Coburn and husband James of Otto, NC, Sally Ledford and husband Charles, of Otto, NC, Linda Llianas and husband Jerry of Franklin, NC, Brenda Melton of Franklin, NC, and Judy Dodgins and companion Mike Kimbrough of Franklin, NC; two sons Jerry (Bubbie) Bates and wife Rachel of Otto, and Ronnie (Hoss) Bates and wife Sarah of Franklin, NC; one sister Lucille McGaha of Franklin, NC, one brother Fred Sanders both of Franklin, NC, fifteen grandchildren and fifteen great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two daughters Hattie Woodall, and Beatrice Bates, two sisters and three brothers.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday July 29, 2008 at 2:30 PM in the Chapel of Bryant-Grant Funeral Home with the Revs. Don Moffitt and Robert Dryman officiating. Burial will be in the Black Mountain Baptist Church Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Charles Ledford, James Coburn, Michael Melton, Danny Tallent, Tommy Stockton and Timothy Sanders. The family will receive friends from 6:00 till 8:00pm, Monday July 28, 2008 at Bryant-Grant Funeral Home in Franklin, NC.

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Kathryn Mavis Bates

Franklin, NC - Kathryn Mavis Bates, age 69, of Sloan Road, Franklin, NC, passed away Monday, January 28, 2008, in a Franklin, NC hospital. She was a native of Macon County the daughter of Kate Green Gibson of Franklin, NC, and the late J. D. Gibson. She was retired from Burlington Industries as a Quality Control Inspector. She was a life time member of Louisa Chapel United Methodist Church, and a member of the Carson Community Club.

In addition to her mother, she is survived by her husband of 47 years Dolen Bates of Franklin, NC, one sister Audrey Ledbetter and her husband Max of Franklin, one brother Dan Gibson and his wife Edna Earl of Franklin, NC. A number of beloved nieces and nephews also survives. She was preceded in death by three brothers Carol, L. T., and Robbie Gibson.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, January 30, 2008 at 2 PM in the Chapel of Bryant-Grant Funeral Home with Rev. David Crunkleton officiating. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery. Pallbearers will be John Roper, Danny Allison, Mark Pruitt, Billy Waldroop, Dean Stiwinter, and Bruce Hedden. Nephews will serve as honorary pallbearers.

The family will receive freinds from 6:00 until 8:00pm, Tuesday January 29, 2008 at Bryant-Grant Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to the Louisa Chapel United Church Building Fund, c/o Audrey Ledbetter, 605 Gibson Cove Road, Franklin, NC 28734.

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Audrey Deal Baty

Highlands, NC - Audrey Deal Baty,age 74, of Albany, GA formerly of Macon County, NC passed away Thursday January 7, 2009 at Albany, GA. Mrs. Baty was married to Earl Baty who passed away in 2008. She was a native of Oconee County, SC and a daughter of the late Herschel and Grace Crowe Deal. She was a retired School secretary and a member of Mercedes Baptist Church.

Surviving is one daughter, Donna Cleveland and her husband James of Dawson, GA, two sons, David Baty and his wife Missy of Sylvester, GA and Richard Baty and his wife Sondra of Santa Rosa Beach, FL.. Also surviving are two sisters, Ollie Waller of Tampa, FL and Dorothy Daniel of Tallahassee, FL, one brother, Derrill Deal of Martinez, GA. Eight grandchildren, Melanie, Josh, Erin,Caleb, Haven, Brett, Chris and Matt Boe also survive.

Funeral services will be held Monday, January 11 at 1:00 PM Monday in the Chapel of Bryant-Grant Funeral Home in Highlands with the Rev. Walter Wilson officiating. The family will receive friends from 12:00 to 1: PM Monday at Bryant-Grant Funeral Home in Highlands. Burial will be at Highlands Memorial Park.

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Earl Forrest Baty

Highlands, NC - Earl Forrest Baty, age 75, of Albany, GA, passed away Tuesday, August 5, 2008 at his residence. He was a native of Macon County, the son of the late Henry Jackson Baty and Mary Crane Baty. He was a US Navy Veteran, having served during the Korean War. He was retired from Coats and Clark Textile Company, where he was a Production Manager. He was past President of the International Little League, and was active in Boy Scouts and American Red Cross. He was past President of Carolina Hunting Club and a member of Mercedes Baptist Church.

He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Audrey Deal Baty; one daughter, Donna Cleveland and her husband James of Dawson, GA; two sons, David Baty and his wife Missy of Sylvester, GA and Richard Baty and his wife Sondra of Destin, FL; one sister, Lois Patterson of Seneca, SC; three brothers, John Baty of Highlands, NC, Clarence Baty of Norcross, GA and Herbert Baty of Alpharetta, GA; six grandchildren, Melanie, Josh, Erin, Caleb, Haven and Brett.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, August 9th at 2:00pm in the Chapel of Bryant-Grant Funeral Home in Highlands, with Rev. Oliver Rice officiating. Burial will be in Highlands Memorial Park.

The family will receive friends from 7:00 till 9:00pm Friday evening at Bryant-Grant Funeral Home in Highlands. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Caregiver Retreat, 125 Hyatt Road, Franklin, NC 28734.

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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.

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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.

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Jay Michael Bean

Gastonia - Jay Michael Bean laid down his earthly burdens on Thursday, October 9th. Born February 17, 1976, he grew up and lived most of his life in Gastonia, and was a member of Flint Groves Baptist Church. He attended UNC-Charlotte and CPCC School of Culinary Technology.

Jay is survived by his parents, Michael and Patti Fraley Bean; grandparents, Bill and Vivian Fraley, Darlos Bean and Bryan Bean; a chosen sister, Alexys Myers; Kara Lynn and Katie Baker Bean; aunts Sharon Horne and Judy Bean Farnsworth; and cousins Brad Myers, Taylor Myers, and Eric Mixon. Jay also was part of a large extended family.

The room always lit up when Jay entered. Even as he dealt with multiple sclerosis and other illnesses, he always had a smile on his face and something cheerful to say. The world is a better place for his having been here. As a curly blonde headed kid, he was the well deserved center of attention. He was showered with love and prayers all of his life. Jay loved to cook and entertain his family and friends. His smile, his enormous personality, and his wit will be missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing him.

McLean Funeral Directors is in charge of arrangements. The extended family has provided flowers, and the family requests that donations be made to the Jay Bean Memorial Fund to benefit the Lifesong Single Moms Ministry at Flint Groves Baptist Church, 2017 East Ozark Avenue, Gastonia, NC 28054.

The family sincerely thanks all of those who have offered comfort and support during their time of grief, and wants to let everyone know that the family's faith, along with your prayers, thoughts, and deeds, will carry them through this difficult time.

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Sarah Leann Beck

Franklin - Sarah LeAnn Beck, age 13, of Wadesboro Circle, Franklin, NC, passed away Monday, February 25, 2008 at her residence. She was born in Jackson County, the daughter of Regina Hudson Beck of Franklin, NC and William Lamar Beck of Franklin, NC. She was an eighth grade student at Macon Middle School, and was of the Baptist faith. She loved her dogs, Puppy and Tico. Sarah lived for the moment, she was positive, respectful, energetic and was not afraid to try anything. She was competitive, stubborn and never met a stranger. Sarah was loved by everyone who knew her. She will be missed by her family and friends.

In addition to her parents, she is survived by her paternal grandparents, William H. and Libby Beck, her Nana Frankie Beck,her step-grandmother, Nanny Bonny Harkins; a step-father Les Elliott; three sisters, Violet, Kelsie and Gracie Elliott; one brother, Scott Elliott; four uncles, six aunts, and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, McKinley and Pauline Hudson, a sister, Nikita Lynn Beck and a step-grandfather, Dorran Elliott.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 1st, at 2:00pm in the Chapel of Bryant-Grant Funeral Home, with Rev. Frank Rodriquez and Graham Norris officiating. Burial will be held at Holly Springs Baptist Church (Jennings) Cemetery.

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

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Highlands - Mrs. Anna Lou Beckes, of Highlands, NC, passed away on Wednesday, July 2, 2008. Mrs. Beckes was originally from Lucas, Ohio. She was the daughter of the late Elton and Lulu Kramer. Also, she was a secretery for the First Presbyterian Church in Highlands and a church volunteer for many years. She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Deane; her daughter, Deborah Nysewander and her husband, Carlton of Woodstock, GA; three sons, Dale Beckes of Palm Springs, CA, Robert Beckes of Denver, CO, and Wayne Beckes of Albuquerque, NM; one brother, Richard Kramer, of St. Louis, MO and three grandchildren.

Memorial services will be held on Monday, July 7, 2008 at 10:00 AM at the First Presbyterian Church of Highlands with Rev. Mark Keyser officiating.

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Robert "Rob" Bell

Franklin, NC - Robert "Rob" Bell, age 96, of Coweeta Lab Road, Franklin, NC, passed away Monday, January 14, 2008 in a local nursing home. He was a native of Macon County, the son of the late Joe Bell and Savannah Shope Bell. He had worked as a logger, and was a truck driver for Vinson Feed and Hardware. He was a loving grandfather and enjoyed gardening and being outdoors. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Maggie Crane Bell.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by one son, Bobby Bell of Franklin, NC; one sister, Kitty Hodgins of Sedro Wooley, WA; one brother, Ralph Bell of Otto, NC; two grandchildren, Rob Bell and his fiance, Kim of Otto, NC, and Brooke Waldroop and her husband Chris of Franklin, NC; three great-grandchildren, Maddox, Maveric and Mace Waldroop. He was preceded in death by a son, Joe Bell, four sisters, Bertha Carpenter, Lena Shope, Ruby Dills and Blanche Bradley; two brothers, Harvey Bell and J. R. Bell.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, January 16th at 11:00am in the Chapel of Bryant-Grant Funeral Home, with Rev. Robert Dryman and Rev. Alton Dendy officiating. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Terry Bell, Frank Cathy, Richard Rogers, Gene Vinson, Mike Bell, Ralph Bell, Dick Dills, and Jerry Shope.
The family will receive friends from 10:00 to 11:00am,Wednesday, one hour prior to the service at Bryant-Grant Funeral Home.
Memorial donations, may be made to Angel Home Health & Hospice, 170 Church Street, Franklin, NC 28734.

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Mary Frances Tanner Blaine

Franklin, NC - Mary Frances Tanner Blaine, age 78, of Franklin, NC passed away Tuesday, December 29, 2009 at a local nursing home. She was born in Clay County, NC the daughter of the late Creed and Faye Hogsed Tanner. She was married to Gene "Bud" Lewis Blaine who died April 11, 2003. She worked in factories and was a member of Double Churches "Cartoogechaye Church of God" where she was a former Sunday School Teacher. She enjoyed cooking and helping others.

She is survived by her children Ricky Blaine and wife, Sue of Franklin, NC, Janet Beer and her husband, Jeff of Victor, Montana, Timothy Ray Norris and wife Pat of Winder,GA; Faye Vinson and her husband Ralph of Laurens, SC, John Blaine and his wife, Mary Lee of Franklin, NC; one sister, Louise Moss Teague of Cramerton, NC; two brothers, Noland Tanner of Rock Hill, SC ad Jack Hooper of Gastonia, NC. Ten grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren also survive. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Kay Blaine and a brother, Jimmy Hooper.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, December 31 at 11:00 AM in the Chapel of Bryant-Grant Funeral Home with Rev. Robert Dryman and Rev. Phillip Cochran officiating. Burial will be held at Woodlawn Cemetery. Kenneth Blaine, David Blaine, John Blaine, Dean Buchanan, Duke Buchanan, Randy Tanner, Greg Tanner and Chris Wallace.

The family will receive friends, Thursday, December 31 from 10:00-11:00 AM, one hour prior to service at Bryant-Grant Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Cartoogechaye Church of God Building Fund, PO Box 438, Franklin, NC 28744

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Jane F. Blaine

Franklin, NC - Jane F. Blaine, age 91, of Franklin, NC passed away Saturday, November 21,2009 in Atlanta, GA. She was a native of Macon County, the daughter of the late Dillard and Lora Ellen Sitton Frazier. She was married to the late John Blaine. She was a homemaker and a member of Clarks Chapel United Methodist Church.

She is survived by a daughter, Anne Blaine and husband Charles Munro of Atlanta, GA; one granddaughter, Jane Craven of Atlanta, GA.She was preceded in death by a son, Carroll Blaine.

Memorial services will be held Saturday, November 28, at 3:00PM at Clarks Chapel United Methodist Church with Rev. Al Beck officiating. Burial will be in the Church Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Clarks Chapel United Methodist Church Cemetery Fund, c/o Jean Sutton, 1822 Clarks Chapel Road, Franklin, NC 28734.

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Cathy Lee Whitted Blanchard

Franklin, NC - Cathy Lee Whitted Blanchard, age 55, of Wilson Ave., Franklin, NC, passed away Thursday, Sept. 4, 2008, at her residence. She was a native of Haywood County, the daughter of the late Bob and Martha Baker Whitted. She was a Chef at the Boiler Room.

She is survived by three daughters, Bobbie VanHook, Tanya Bryson and Lisa Blanchard all of Franklin, NC; two brothers, Rodney Whitted and Mark Whitted both of Asheville, NC; eight grandchildren also survive.

Memorial services will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the family.

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Cora Dean Bowers

Franklin, NC - Cora Dean Bowers, age 89, of Franklin, NC, passed away Tuesday, March 4, 2008 in a local nursing home. She was a native of Macon County, the daughter of the late Savalia Bowers and Ziddie Houston Bowers. She was retired from Rabun Mills, where she worked for twenty-six years. She enjoyed all kinds of crafts and loved children. She was a member of Pine Grove Baptist Church.

She is survived by one sister, Ruth Brown of Franklin, NC. Several nieces and nephews also survive. She was preceded in death by two brothers, and six sisters.

Funeral services will be held Friday, March 7th at 3:00pm in the Chapel of Byrant-Grant Funeral Home, with Rev. Gary McCoy officiating. Burial will be at Sugarfork Baptist Church Cemetery. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.

The family will receive friends from 2:00 to 3:00pm Friday, one hour prior to the service at Bryant-Grant Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Lewis Rathbun Wellness Center, 121 Sherwood Road, Asheville, NC 28803.

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Theodore "Ted" Bowen

Hiwassee GA - Ret. Sgt. Theodore (Ted) Bowen, MSP passed away in Hiawassee, Georgia, on Tuesday, May 13, 2008 after a short battle with brain cancer.

Mr. Bowen was born Thursday, June 15, 1939 in Gardiner, Maine. He acquired his love for the outdoors from fishing and hunting in the western Maine area. Ted was proud to have served the people of Maine as a State Police Trooper for 20 years. In 1983, he retired and moved to Georgia to live with his family for his remaining years, taking up the skill of taxidermy. He was a member of McConnell Memorial Baptist Church, and was active in missions work and the local community. Mr. Bowen had served his country in the U.S. Navy.

He was preceded in death by his father Asa Bowen, mother Ruth Nason Judd; step-father John Judd; step-mother Edith Bowen; sister-in-law, MaryLee Bishop; and mother and father-in-law, Ligah and Bertie Hall.

Ted is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Carla (Hall) Bowen of Young Harris; daughter, Deborah and Curtis Blackwell, of Cumming , Georgia; son, Douglas and Debi Bowen of Dimondale, Michigan; daughter, Allison and Larry Honea of Cumming; sister, Judy and Jimmy Shows, of Jonesboro, Louisiana; brother, Roland and Lynn Bowen, of San Ramon, California; brother, Calvin and Brenda Bowen, of Soldotna, Alaska; brother-in-law and his wife, Ralph and Linda Hall of Franklin, NC; brother-in-law, Ivan and Reba Hall; brother-in-law, Tommy and Jill Hall; sister-in-law, Margaret and Gary Sutton; brother-in-law, J.R. Bishop; He was especially proud of his grandchildren: Cpl. Jaryd (USMC) and Emily Blackwell, Jason Blackwell, Jackson Blackwell, Meagan Honea, and Chadwick Honea, all of Cumming, Georgia.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, May 15, 2008 at 2:00 PM from the McConnell Memorial Baptist Church with Dr. Rudy Patton and Rev. Mark Bishop officiating. The family will receive friends at McConnell Memorial Baptist Church for one hour before the service, 1-2 p.m., on Thursday, May 15.

Ted will be missed by all those who loved him - his family, friends, and the communities he served well. If you wish, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to The American Cancer Society, Child Evangelism Fellowship, or to The Gideons International, in memory of Mr. Bowen. Arrangements entrusted to Cochran Funeral Home - Hiawassee Chapel. Friends may send condolences to the family and sign the guest register at www.cochranfuneralhomes.com.

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Carl Edward Boyd, Sr

Otto, NC - Carl Edward Boyd, Sr., age 79, passed away Thursday, December 24, 2009 at his residence. He was born in Trenton, NJ, the son of the late Edward and Rosalie Boidakowski. He was a US Navy Veteran during the Korean conflict and was of the Catholic faith. He was a retired plumber for the Local #9 Plumbers and Steamfitters Union. He was a small aircraft pilot and he loved hunting, fishing and boating.

He is survived by his daughter, Lisa Hasle and her husband, Richard of Franklin, NC; two sons, Carl E. Boyd, Jr and his wife Rose Marie of Prescott, AZ and Jeffrey Boyd of Wellsboro, PA; four grandchildren, Jeffrey Boyd, Jessica Boyd, Justin Boyd and Jennifer Hasle.

Memorial services will be held Monday, December 28 at 1:00 PM at the First Alliance Church with Pastor Mitch Scultz officiating.

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Luther "Brad" Thayer Bradley

Luther "Brad" Thayer Bradley, age 84, of Carolina Village Circle, Franklin, NC passed away Sunday, July 27, 2008 at a local hospital. He was born in Cheyenne, WY, the sonof the late Jay Luther and Evelyn Thayer Bradley. He was a Veteran of the US Army serving in WWII and the Korean War. He worked as a telephone contractor and was a member of Hickory Knoll United Methodist Church. He was a lifetime member of the VFW Post #7339 and American Legion Post #108. He was a member of the Funeral detail and a member of the Telephone Pioneers of America.

He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Helene Therese Furneaux Bradley; one son, Charles Luther Bradley and his wife Bonnie of Live Oak, FL; one sister, Evelyn Hughey of Tampa, FL. A number of nieces and nephews also survive.

A complete military service will be held Thursday, July 31 at 11:00 AM in the Chapel of Bryant-Grant Funeral Home with Chaplain Ken Carpenter officiating. Military rites will be conducted by the VFW Post #7339 and American Legion Post # 108.

The family will receive friends Thursday, July 31 from 10:00-11:00 PM at Bryant-Grant Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Angel Home Health & Hospice, 170 Church Street, Franklin, NC 28734 or Macon County Humane Society, PO Box 81/851 Lake Emory Road, Franklin, NC 28734.

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Willard Luther "Geat" Bradley

Franklin, NC - Willard Luther "Geat" Bradley, age 89, of Bradley Creek Road, Franklin, NC passed away Friday, May 2, 2008 at his residence. He was a native of Macon County, the son of the late Will and Timmy Shepard Bradley. He was a Sgt. for the US Army Air Force. He worked at the Nantahaha Creamery for 20 years and was employed at Biltmore Dairy's and Rabun Mills. Mr. Bradley was a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church where he served as a former Sunday School Superintendent, Training Union Director and he was very active in Sunday School. Geat enjoyed cattle trading.

He is survived by his wife, Rosa Lee McCall Bradley; one daughter, Brenda Bradley of Franklin, NC; one son, Terry W. Bradley and his wife, Mary P. of Franklin, NC; one sister, Bedell Crawford of Franklin, NC; granddaughter, Rebecca Pruitt and her husband Rev. C. Allen of Knoxville, TN. He was preceded in death by a infant daughter, Kate Bradley, a sister, Mary Lee Bradley and two brothers, Olan Bradley and Arlen Bradley.

Funeral services will be held Sunday, May 4 at 3:00 PM at Oak Grove Baptist Church with Rev. Charles Stevens , Rev. Judson Hall and Rev. Brandon Breedlove officiating. Burial will be in the Church Cemetery. Charles "Dink" Marlin McCall, Bobby McArthur McCall, Bruce Schuler, Gilmer Breedlove, Max Breedlove and John Mitchell will serve as pallbearers.

The family will receive friends Sunday, May 4 from 2:00-3:00 PM at Oak Grove Baptist Church.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Oak Grove Baptist Church Cemetery. c/o Evelyn Hughes, PO Box 291, Franklin, NC 28744 or Hospice House Foundation, 170 Church St., Franklin, NC 28734

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Randall Garth Brendle

Franklin - Randall Garth Brendle, 52, of Crossroad Lane, Franklin, NC, passed away Friday, April 16, 2010 in a local hospital. He was a native of Macon County, the son of Howard T. and Elsie Curtis Brendle of Franklin, NC. He was a carpenter and a member of Watauga Baptist Church.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by his wife of 22 years, Judy Robbins Brendle; a daughter, Alyson (Allie) Brendle of Franklin, NC; a son, Avery Brendle of Franklin, NC; four sisters, Betty Wiley of Stanley Co., NC, Gladys Scroggs of Charlotte, NC, Linda Sealey of Cornelia, GA and Cathy Pierce of Stanley Co., NC; one brother, Jimmy Scroggs of Waterford, Michigan.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, April 21, 2010 at 2:00 PM in the Chapel of Bryant-Grant Funeral Home with Rev. Roy Lowe and Rev. David Powell officiating. Burial will be in Watauga Baptist Church Cemetery. Don Kovacs, Tom Hansell, Eddie Robbins, Melvin Mashburn, Todd Ensley and Brian Sellers will serve as pallbearers. Randy Robbins and Brett Ensley will serve as honorary pallbearers.

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

Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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Juanita Gusta Bryson Brewer

Cashiers, NC - Juanita Gusta Bryson Brewer, age 75, of Edward Fowler Road, Cashiers, NC passed away Wednesday, December 9, 2009 at a Highlands-Cashiers Hospital. She was born in Jackson County, NC and the daughter of the late Walter "Walt" A. and Sally Underwood Bryson. She was a retired Supervisor for the AT & T Telephone Company and was a member of the Church of God of Prophecy at Penrose, NC. Juanita loved quilting, loved trees and planting flowers. She loved going to Church and meeting new people and loved to travel. She also enjoyed poems written by her husband, Gary.

She is survived by her husband, Gary Brewer; a step-son, Rich Brewer of Hendersonville, NC; three sisters, Chole Bevil of Asheville, NC, Mamie Peeler of Franklin, NC and Geneva Hooper of Cullowhee, NC; one brother, Hayes Bryson of Cashiers, NC. Six nieces and eight nephews also survive. She was preceded in death by a sister, Emma Villella and two brothers, Ralph and Herbert C. Bryson.

Funeral services will be held Friday, December 11 at 11:00 AM at Pine Creek Baptist Church with Rev. Johnny Norris officiating. Burial will be held at Stewart Cemetery. Kenneth Villella, Rick Brewer, Rich Brewer , Kent Hinkley, Alejandro Ayala Medina and Carlos Mojica will serve as pallbearers.

The family will receive friends Thursday, December 10 from 6:00-8:00 PM at Pine Creek Baptist Church.

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Ed Brogden

Franklin, NC - Ed Brogden, age 83, of Franklin, NC, passed away Friday, July 17, 2009 in a local nursing home. He was a native of Swain County, the son of the late J. A. Brogden and Faye Hupp Brogden. Mr. Brogden was a member of Cowee Baptist Church for 61 years, where he served as a Choir Member. He was a US Army Veteran of World War II, serving with the Military Police. He was a retired Barber, owning Macon Barber Shop for thirty years, he also owned and operated Caler Creek Ruby Mine for twenty years. He loved coon hunting and playing golf, he was a member of Macon Co. Coon Hunters Association and a member of Junaluska Masonic Lodge #145.

He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Zena Pearl Rickman Brogden; two sons, Rick Brogden and his wife Anne and Mack Brogden and his wife Linda all of Franklin, NC; five grandchildren, Chris Brogden, Lorrie Contino, Ericka Brogden, Dustin Brogden, and Joe Brogden; four great-granchildren, Kendall, Caitlin, Abby, and Heidi Brogden and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by five sisters, six brothers.

Funeral services will be held Sunday, July 19th at 3:30pm at Cowee Baptist Church, with Rev. David Powell and Rev. Lloyd Fish, Jr. officiating. Burial will be in the Church Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Bill Fouts, James Garrett, Benny Reynolds, Harold Clark, Terry Cabe and James Greenwood. Honorary pallbearers will be Helen and Buster Burnette, Jan and Harvey Fouts, Jack Dillard, Sr., Roy Ramsey, Skip and Gail Waters and Ernestine Shuler. The family will receive friends from 1:30pm till 3:30pm prior to the service at the Church.

Memorials may be made to Cowee Baptist Church Building Fund, 6301 Bryson City Road, Franklin, NC 28734, or to a Charity of One’s Choice.

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Robert William Brooks

Otto, NC - Robert William Brooks, age 68, passed away Friday, July 25, 2008. He was a native of NY. He was the son of the late William and Alice Meade Brooks and was married to Diann Elizabeth Doolittle Brooks. Mr. Brooks was a retired electronics technician and a member of Franklin American Legion Post 108.

He is survived by his three daughters, Jacqueline Sata of Apollo Beach, FL, Sherry Brooks Bisneue and Lisa Brooks Cassidy Montana, five sons, Harvey "Butch" Brooks and John Brooks both of Otto, James "Jim" Brooks of Athens, TN, Danny Brooks Cassidy and Steven Brooks; Eleven grandchildren and one great-grandchild; two sisters, Betsy Cirelli and Mary Brooks of NY also survive. He was preceded in death by a brother, Richard Brooks.

Military funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Tuesday, July 29 in the chapel of Bryant-Grant Funeral Home. The Franklin VFW Post #7339 and American Legion Post #108 will conduct military graveside rites. Burial Will be in Rush Cemetery.

Online condolences may be made at www.bryantgrantfuneralhome.com. Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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Joseph Stephen Brown

Franklin, NC - Joseph Stephen Brown, age 64, of Tampa, FL, passed away Thursday, May 6, 2010 in a local hospital. He was a native of Mobile, Alabama, the son of the late John and Eytol Greer Brown. He was a construction manager in commercial building. He was a US Army Veteran, serving in special forces as a medic.

He is survived by his wife of eighteen years, Karen Sue Webster Brown; two sons, Jack Brown and wife Sandy of Tampa, FL, and Daniel Brown and wife Carly of Winston-Salem, NC; three brothers, Thomas Brown and Michael Brown both of Augusta, GA and Jim Brown of Franklin, NC; three grandchildren also survive.

Private services will be held at a later date.

Memorials may be made to a Charity of one’s choice.

Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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James Douglas Bridges

Franklin, NC - James Douglas Bridges, 85, died at his residence on April 21, 2008. He was born in Terrell County, GA, the son of the late Clyde and Mary Lowery Bridges. He was a graduate of the University of GA, member of the First Presbyterian Church of Franklin, NC, served as an Elder in the First Presbyterian Church in Phenix City, AL for over 20 years, a member fo the American Foreign Legion, and served in the Air Force during WWII as a crewmember on B-29 bombers. He retired from GMAC as a District Sales Manager after 30 years of employment.

He is survived by three daughters, Mary Ann Brossett and her husband, Wayne of Lee County, GA, Marcella Latimer and her husband Joseph of Phenix City, AL, and Teresa Bridges of Franklin, NC. Grandson, Eric Brown, Pierce Brossett, Charlie Turner, William Brossett and granddaughters, Kimberly Latimer, Whitney Latimer, & Lauren Brossett; brothers, Luther Bridges and wife Carol of Camden, SC, Louis Bridges and wife Stella of Americus, GA; sister, Margie Fletcher of Americus, GA; sister-in-law, June Hall of Royal Oak, MI and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley C. Bridges; nephews, Edward & Grant Bridges; sisters, Dollie Jones and her husband, Howard & Nellie Wiggins; brothers, Steve Bridges, Clyde Bridges and his wife, Eva & brothers-in-law, Clay Fletcher & Rex Hall.

Memorial services will be held Saturday, April 26 at 1:00 PM at the First Presbyterian Chapel in Franklin, NC with Rev. Bob Abel officiating.

Memorials may be made to Albany Community Hospice, PO Box 1828, Albany, GA 31702.

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James Wendell Brookshire

Franklin, NC - James Wendell Brookshire of Annandale, Virginia, Nags Head, North Carolina and Maui, Hawaii, passed away at INOVA Alexandria Hospital on March 24, 2008, at the age of 82.

Visitation will be at Franklin United Methodist Church, Franklin, North Carolina on Saturday, April 5th at 10:00 AM, with funeral services following at 11:00 AM. Interment will be at Woodlawn Cemetery with military honors.

He is survived by his wife, Joan Potts Brookshire, daughters Saundra Brookshire and husband Anthony Pagan of Nags Head, North Carolina and Alisa Brookshire and husband, Leo Snead of Richmond, Virginia; grandchildren, Morgan Myshin of South Lake Tahoe, California, Logan Snead and Makenzie Snead of Richmond, Virginia.

He was preceded in death by his brothers, Clinton, Hoyt, and Harold Brookshire, and by his sister Lucille Ramey. He is survived by his youngest brother, Dennis Brookshire and three sisters, Virginia Smith, Barbara Kelley and Ivy Underhill, in addition to 15 nieces and nephews.

Mr. Brookshire, like many patriotic young men during World War II, left Franklin High School to join the U.S. Navy. He was chosen to be part of a very elite group who plied the waters of the Pacific on the USS Spearfish (SS-190). Although he never talked about it, he even found time while in the U.S Navy to become a Golden Gloves boxer of the submarine fleet.

Upon his return from the military, he graduated from Western Carolina University. He taught school in Fairfax County Public schools for several years before becoming a builder of fine homes in Northern Virginia. He, his wife, children and grandchildren spent many hours together at the beaches in Nags Head, NC and Maui, Hawaii. They traveled extensively throughout the world.

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Helen Arizona Miller Brown

Franklin, NC - Helen Arizona Miller Brown, age 86, of River Valley Road, Otto, NC passed away Wednesday, March 17, 2010 at a local nursing home. She was born in Rabun County, the daughter of the late Frank D. and Cora Moore Miller. She was married to James Newton Brown who passed away December 8, 1988. She was a homemaker and a member of Prentiss Church of God. She was a member of the Safe Club, former President to the Ladies Ministry and was coordinator for showers and dinners at the Church. She loved quilting, crocheting and sewing.

She is survived by three daughters, Jeanette Conner and her husband, Ray of Dillard, GA, Jackie Lovell and her husband Kenneth of Tiger, GA, and Julia Wood and her husband, James of Otto, NC; three sisters, Esther Hill of Clayton, GA, Naomi Johnston of Candler, NC and Loretta Norris of Scaly Mtn., NC; one brother, James Miller of Scaly Mtn., NC. Four grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren also survive. She was preceded in death by an infant daughter, brother and sisters, Ruth Corpening, Anna Belle Mason, Ruby Mason, Louise Dockery, Daisy Brown, William Miller and Mae Miller.

Funeral services will be held Friday, March 19 at 2:00 PM at Prentiss Church of God with Rev. Tim Hayes officiating. Burial will be held at Flats of Middle Creek Baptist Church Cemetery. Nephews will serve as pallbearers.

The family will receive friends Thursday, March 18 from 6:00-8:00PM at Bryant-Grant Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Prentiss Church of God Building Fund, PO Box 1713, Franklin, NC 28744 or The Gideons International, PO Box 372, Franklin, NC 28744.

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Carter Norman Brunk

Franklin, NC - Carter Norman Brunk, age 81, of Franklin, NC, passed away Sunday, January 13, 2008 in an Asheville hospital. He was born in Cook County, Illinois, the son of the late Carter and Thelma Dickinson Brunk. He was a US Air Force Major, and a World War II Veteran, serving in strategic Air Command until he retired. He was married to the late Valeria "Penny" Smithey Brunk.

He is surivived by one daughter, Kelli Brunk of Miami, FL; two sons, Charles "Butch" Parks of Cheyenne, Wyoming and Shawn H. Brunk of Miami, FL; one sister, Lorraine of California; eight grandchildren, Carter, Tommy, Sam, Audrey, Carlos Carter, Shawn Erik, Mollie Valeria, and Tien Eng Brunk; the Barth-Brunk family of Illinois and Wisconsin; brother-in-law, Lloyd and Earlene Smithey of Severna Park, Maryland and their two daughters. He was preceded in death by his loved wife, "Penny," and his brother, Richard.

A wake gathering service will be held at a later date.

Memorials may be made to the Lewis Rathbun Wellness Center, 121 Sherwood Road, Asheville, NC 28803.

Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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Marvin Dewitt Bryant

Franklin, NC - Marvin Dewitt Bryant, age 85, of Upper Burningtown Road, Franklin, NC passed away Tuesday, April 6, 2010 at a local nursing home. He was a lifelong native of Macon County, the son of the late Mark and Lucinda Poindexter Bryant. He was a Veteran of the US Army during WWII and the Korean Conflict where he was a Purple Heart recipient. He was retired from the Department of Transportation and was a member of Oak Dale Baptist Church. Dewitt loved coon hunting and walking in the woods.

He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Lillie Roper Bryant of Franklin, NC; two step-sons, Bill Higdon and his wife, Linda and Paul Higdon and his wife Linda of Franklin, NC; son-in-law, Eddie Raby of Franklin, NC, sisters, Margaret Roper and Dorothy Crawford of Franklin, NC and Rosemary McPhatter of Charlotte, NC; one brother, D.L. Bryant of Spray, OR; four step-grandchildren, Christa Ledford and husband, Bobby, Heather Gibson and husband Michael. Justin and Lauren Higdon; five step-great-grandchildren, Mallie and Sarah Ledford, Clay, Blake, and Lexy Gibson. He was preceded in death by a step-daughter, Betty Ann Raby; sisters, Elva Bryant, Burdell Hembree, Verdna Mae Rowland, Elizabeth Bryant; a brother, Wayne Bryant.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, April 8, at 2:00PM in the Chapel of Bryant-Grant Funeral Home with Rev. Guy Duvall and Rev. John Raby officiating. Burial will be at the Roper Family Cemetery. David Bryant, C.B. Roper, Mike Roper, Charles Higdon, Justin Higdon, and Eddie Raby will serve as pallbearers. The VFW Post #7339 and American Legion Post #108 will conduct complete military graveside rites.

The family will receive friends Thursday, April 8 from 1:00-2:00PM, one hour prior to the service.

In lieu of flowers, memorial may be made in Dewitt’s memory to Oak Dale Baptist Church Building Fund, 5650 Upper Burningtown Road, Franklin, NC 28734.

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Lydia Perry Smith Bryson

Highlands, NC - Lydia Perry Smith Bryson, age 77, of Highlands, NC, passed away Tuesday, October 6, 2009 at Highlands-Cashiers Hospital. She was a native of Jackson County, the daughter of the late Cecil and Edna Bumgarner Smith. She was married to the late Don D. Bryson. She was a homemaker and a member of Cashiers Baptist Church.

She is survived by a daughter, Gay Bryson Stewart and husband Wilford "Bucky" of Tuckasegee, NC; a son, Greg Bryson and wife Kelley of Highlands, NC; sisters, Melena Fowler of Glenville, NC and Mary Norris of Cashiers, NC; brother, Robert Smith of Franklin, NC; five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren also survive. She was preceded in death by a brother, Bill Smith.

Graveside services will be held Thursday, October 8, 2009 at 1:00pm at Upper Zachary Cemetery, with Rev. Johnny Norris officiating. Grandsons will serve as pallbearers. Memorials may be to Highlands-Cashiers Hospice, PO Box 190, Highlands, NC 28741.

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Wiley Alexander Bryson

Franklin, NC - Wiley Alexander Bryson, age 93, of Maples Park Drive, Franklin, NC passed away Thursday, March 12, 2009 at a local hospital. He was a native of Macon County, the son of the late Sam and Olive Pierson Bryson. He was married to Helen Rowland Bryson who passed away December 6, 1996. He owned and operated restaurants where he served as a cook. He loved fishing, gardening and working in his flower garden.

He is survived by his daughter, Beverly Sykes and her husband, G.P. of Atlanta, GA and his son, Bruce Bryson and his wife Sue of Franklin, NC; one sister, Otela Bryson of Asheville, NC; four grandchildren, Sheri Dockery, Barry Bryson, Marna Peck, and Marcie Carpenter. Seventeen great-grandchildren also survive. He was preceded in death by a great-grandson and four brothers, Sammie, Vernon, Alton, and Mack Bryson.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 14 at 3:00 PM in the Chapel of Bryant-Grant Funeral Home with Rev. Steve Reeves officiating. Burial will be held at Salem Cemetery. Tommy Peck, Kyle Peck, Benjamin Bryson, Barry Bryson, Gabe Bryson and Josh Dockery will serve as pallbearers.

The family will receive friends Saturday, March 14 from 1:30-3:00PM at Bryant-Grant Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Relay for Life, PO Box 1648, Franklin, NC 28744.

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Ruth Bernice Buchanan

Cashiers, NC - Ruth Bernice Buchanan, age 76, formerly of Cashiers, NC passed away Saturday, February 27, 2010 at a Care Center. She was a native of Jackson County, the daughter of the late Joseph Zebulan and Bertie Ruth Hedden Buchanan. She was a homemaker and a member of Yellow Mountain Baptist Church.

She is survived by several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Curtis Ross Buchanan and Zebulan Vance Buchanan.

Funeral services will be held Friday, March 5, at 3:00PM at Yellow Mountain Baptist Church with Rev. Keith Ashe officiating. Burial will be held at Stewart Cemetery. The family will receive friends Friday from 2:00-3:00PM, one hour prior to service at the Church.

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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.

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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.

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Douglas Reedy Bullock

Franklin - Douglas Reedy Bullock, 86 of the Cowee Community passed away Tuesday February 17th at his residence.

He was born in Rowland, NC and was a U S Army Veteran, serving during WW II. Surviving is his wife of 66 yrs., Arie McClean Bullock, two daughters, one son-in-law, two grand-children and two great-grand children. Burial will be in Green Cove Springs, FL.

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"Libby" Wilson Bullock

Andrews, NC - Mary Elizabeth "Libby" Wilson Bullock, age 47, of Clinton, SC, passed away Friday, January 9, 2009 at her residence. She was a native of Shelby, NC, the daughter of the late Brad and Evelyn Scoggins Wilson. She was married to the late Normie Black. She was a homemaker and enjoyed needle work and was a fan of the Atlanta Braves.

She is survived by a daughter, Salina Dawn Santana and her husband Phillip of Odessa, TX, a son, Dallas Taylor Black of Pittsburg, PA; her foster parent, Hope Gary of Andrews, NC, a sister, LaWanda Black and her husband Bobby of Andrews, NC; three grandchildren also survive. She was preceded in death by a nephew, Kevin Cope and a foster parent Edison Gary.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, January 14th at 2:00pm at Briartown Baptist Church, with Rev. John Raby officiating. Burial will be in the Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the Church.

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Canton - Linda Lou Payne Bumgarner, 59 of Canton passed away Tuesday, February 12, 2008 at her residence. She was born in Haywood County on October 4, 1948 to James Roy Payne and the late Marjorie Kostoff Payne. She worked at Britthaven Nursing Home for several years prior to her illness. She liked to sew and do embroidering. She also enjoyed camping and loved her family.

She was preceded in death by her mother.

She is survived by her husband of 40 years, John Bumgarner, three brothers, Larry Payne and his wife, Stella of Hazelwood, James Payne, Jr. and his wife, Patricia of Clyde and Samuel Payne and his wife, Gail of Franklin, two sisters, Brenda Ewart and her husband, Donald of Clyde and Opal Tallent of Franklin, great nephew, Michael Ewart and his wife, Ashley, a half sister, Sue Shaw and several cousins, nieces and nephews.

Services will be held at 2 pm Sunday in the chapel of Garrett Funerals and Cremations with the Reverend Philip Wyatt and Reverend Ronald Greene officiating. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 pm Saturday at the funeral home.

Burial will be in Rocky Branch Cemetery. Randy Reece, Charlie Pitts, Johnny Bumgarner, Gary Rogers, Clay Payne, Levi Holcombe and Dane Smith will serve as pallbearers.

An online guest registry may be signed at www.garrettfuneralsandcremations.com sponsored by the staff of Garrett Funerals and Cremations.

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John Lewis Burgess

Franklin, NC - John Lewis Burgess, age 53, of Burgess Road, Franklin, NC passed away Sunday, June 22, 2008 at a Sylva Hospital. He was a native and lifelong resident of Macon County, the son of the late Annie Mae Scruggs Burgess and Wade Burgess, Sr. He worked for the town of Franklin for 15 years. John was a faithful member of Burgess Chapel Church of God and was a friend to everyone he met along the way.

He is survived by his sister, Bea Chavis and her husband, Fleetwood of Franklin, NC. Several nieces and nephews and great-nieces and great-nephews also survive. He was preceded in death by a sister, Carrie Mae Stevenson and two brothers, Wade " Rabbit" Burgess, Jr and Don Burgess.

Funeral services will be held Friday, June 27 at 1:00 PM in the Chapel of Bryant-Grant Funeral Home with Elder C.W. Johnson officiating. Burial will be at Woodlawn Cemetery. Timothy Chavis, Willis Chavis, Michael Chavis, Greg Hall, Alex Hall, and Danny Breedlove will serve as pallbearers.

The family will receive friends Thursday, June 26 from 6:00-8:00PM at Bryant-Grant Funeral Home.

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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.

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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.

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