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Edward "Bud" Boyle Darden, Jr.

Cashiers, NC - Edward "Bud" Boyle Darden, Jr., age 85, a longtime resident of Cashiers, NC passed away November 4, 2009 at an Asheville Hospital. He was born in Virginia Beach, VA, the son of the late Edward B and Maude Baker Darden. He was a US Army Veteran of WWII where he served as a Sgt. He was an alumni of Perdue University, attended Darlington Prep School, was a founder of Chatooga Club; founder of the Christ Anglican Church, member of the Sons of Confederate Veterans and a member of Christ Anglican Church of Highlands-Cashiers. He owned his own Real Estate Business.

He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Ruth Champ Darden; his daughter, Ann Dale Darden of Tampa, FL;; his son, Edward B. Darden III and his wife Mary of Oak Harbour, Washington; one sister, Elizabeth D. Brown of Danielsville, GA; two grandchildren, Rachael Darden and Emily Darden Berkey and her husband, Christian; one great-granddaughter, Claire Elizabeth Berkey; one niece, Bette Bunnell and one nephew, Robert Brown.

Funeral services will be held Monday, November 9 at 1:00 PM at the Community Bible Church with The Rev. Jim Murphy officiating. Burial will be in the Norton Cemetery in Norton Community, Cashiers, NC. The Sons of Confederate Veterans will serve as pallbearers.

The body will remain at Bryant-Grant Funeral Home in Highlands until placed in the Church thirty minutes prior to service.

Memorials may be made to the Christ Anglican Church, 348 S. 5th Street, Highlands, NC 28741.

Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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Cecil Henry Day

Nantahala, NC - Cecil Henry Day, age 82, of Nantahala, died Tuesday, August 11, 2009 in a Chattanooga Hospital. He was a native of Swain County, the son of the late Gwin Edward and Essie Keith Day. He was a WWII veteran, having served as a guard at the Nuremberg War Crimes Trial. He retired from General Motors in 1978. He was a member of Cowee Baptist Church. Cecil loved fishing, raising cattle and watching football and baseball. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by three brothers, Edward, Wayne and Joe Day.

He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Louise Owenby Day; one daughter, Joan and her husband, Keith McMahan of Hayesville; one son, Roger and his wife, Rachael Day of Metamora, MI; four grandchildren, Jeremy and wife, Laura Day of Hadley, MI, Courtney Maney of Hayesville, NC, Preston McDowell of Warne, NC, and Eric McDowell of Hiawassee, GA,; seven great-grandchildren, Jonathan, Adrieanne, Jacob, Jordan, Peyton, Delaney and Abigail; two step-grandchildren, Justin and Beth McMahan; three sisters, Ruth Wheeler of Andrews, NC , Welladean Mashburn of Waynesville, NC and Margaret Jacobs of Leiscester, NC; two brothers, John Day of Andrews, NC and Jimmy Day of Murphy, NC.

Funeral services will be held Friday, August 14 at 2:00 PM at Briartown Baptist Church with Rev. Eddie Cook, Rev. Lloyd Fish, Rev. Larry Icenhower officiating. Burial will be held at the Church Cemetery with the Andrews VFW conducting military graveside rites. Phil Scruggs, David Dillard, Bill Fouts, Tommy Fouts, Guy Fouts, Harvey Fouts, and Junior Solesbee will serve as honorary pallbearers.

The family will receive friends Thursday, August 13 from 6:00-8:00PM at Bryant-Grant Funeral Home and one hour prior to service, August 14 from 1:00-2:00 PM at Briartown Baptist Church.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Andrews VFW, 190 1st Street, Andrews, NC 28901.

Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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Troy William Davis, Sr

Franklin, NC -Troy William Davis, Sr., age 73, of Barnes Cove Road, Franklin, NC, passed away Wednesday, August 26, 2009 in a local hospital. He was a native of Macon Co., the son of the late Virgil G. Davis and Josie Dowell Davis. He was a retired Mill Worker, he loved to hunt and was a beekeeper. He attended Burningtown Church of God.

He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Imogene Allen Davis; one daughter, Patsy Cody and husband Bill of Blowing Rock, NC; four sons, Troy William Davis, Jr. and wife Debbie of Franklin, NC, Robert Gordon Davis and wife Patsy of Bryson City, NC, Richard Scott Davis and wife Rebecca of Franklin, NC and Michael Ray Davis and wife Bonnie of Franklin, NC; one sister, Clara Ball of Franklin,NC; two brothers, Leroy Davis of Franklin, NC and Deboyce Davis of Gastonia, NC; seventeen grandchildren and four great-grandchildren also survive.

Funeral services will be held Sunday, August 30th at 2:00pm at Franklin Church of God, with Rev. Eugene Moore, Rev. Allen Taylor and Rev. Donald Bates officiating. Burial will be at McCoy-Dean Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Richard Davis, Robert Davis, Troy Davis, Michael Davis, William Davis, Ricky Lannon and Will McCallister.

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

Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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Virginia Carole Davis

Franklin - Virginia Carole Davis, 67, of Jacksonville Beach, Fla. and Franklin, N.C., passed away Saturday, October 25, 2008, at her residence.

Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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Joseph Curtis Delaney

Franklin, NC - Joseph Curtis Delaney, age 80, of Bryson Park Road, Franklin, NC passed away Tuesday, November 11, 2008 at an Asheville Hospital. He was born in Hillsboro County, FL, the son of the late Charles and Thelma York Delaney.

He was a retired Boil-maker "Union 443" in Tampa, FL for 30 years., and was a US Army Veteran during the Korean War. He was of the Baptist faith.

He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Carol Collins Delaney; three daughters, Karen Hill of Holiday, FL, Susan Delaney of Orlando, FL and Vanessa Delaney of Leighsburg, GA; one son, Joseph Delaney of Atlanta, GA and one step-son, Dean Walters of Tampa, FL. Six grandchildren, five great-grandchildren also survive.

Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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Mary Ellen DeVane

Highlands, NC - Mary Ellen DeVane, 1930-2008, born in Detroit, Michigan on Apri 15, 1930, moved to West Palm Beach, FL in 1953, worked for FP&L for over 30 years, married Charles W. DeVane in 1967, retired from FP&L in 1985, moved full time to Highlands, NC in 1994. Still has a home in Palm Bach Gardens, FL, but considers Highlands her home.

Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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Mark L. Deitz

Franklin, NC - Mark L. Deitz, age 73, of Franklin, NC, passed away Wednesday, November 19, 2008 at his residence. He was a native of Macon County, the son of the late Lawrence and Anna Cowan Deitz. He was a US Air Force Veteran during the Korean conflict. He was a field manager for American National Red Cross for 30 years and was a member of Cowee Baptist Church and attended Franklin Church of God .He graduated from Franklin High School, Western Carolina and Central Michigan University. Mark loved sports and reading.

He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Dorothy McCall Deitz; one daughter, Rhonda Wiggins of Golden Valley, MN.; one son Clifford Deitz of Knoxville, TN; two sisters, Frankie Holbrook and Joyce Scully both of Franklin, NC; one brother, Levon Deitz of Merrel, TX. He also leaves behind his very special young friend, Sydney Blank of Tampa, FL. He was preceded in death by a son, David Deitz and several brothers and sisters.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, November 22 at 1:00 PM in the Chapel of Bryant-Grant Funeral Home with Rev. Hank Conner, Rev. Philip Cochran and Cecil Brooks officiating. Burial will be at Cowee Baptist Church Cemetery. The Franklin VFW Post #7339 and American Legion Post#108 will conduct military graveside rites. Jack Cabe, Doug Cabe, Gerald Coggins, Robert Carnes, Bruce Giles, Barry Greene, Sam Bowers, Skip Sanders and Mike Petito will serve as pallbearers.

The family will receive friends Friday, November 21 from 6:00-8:00 PM at Bryant-Grant Funeral Home.

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Helen Alberta Dewey

Franklin - Helen Alberta Dewey, age 83, of Doster Drive, Franklin, NC passed away Friday, January 01, 2010 at Angel Medical Center. She was born in Canada the daughter of late Herbert and Madge Doughtery Chamberlain. She was married to Bernard Dewey for 64 years. She was a homemaker and was a salesperson in a cloth store. She was a member of the First Untied Methodist Church where she taught bible studies and was a Sunday school teacher. She was active in the Women’s Christian Club.

She is survived by her husband, Bernard Dewey; one daughter, Linda Abel and husband Don of Franklin, NC; one son, Patrick Dewey and wife Charlene of Okeechobee, FL; three sisters, Shirley Dubois, Lois Woodard and Betty Mosher of Canada; three brothers, Merriman, Russell and Roy Chamberlain of Canada; five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Memorial Services will be held Sunday, January 3, 2010 at 3:00 PM at the First United Methodist Church with Dr. John Fowler officiating.

The family will receive friends Sunday, January 3, 2010 from 2:00-3:00 PM, one hour prior to the service at the church.

Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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Mrs. Edith Poindexter Dillard

Dillard GA - Mrs. Edith Poindexter Dillard, age 84, of Dillard, GA, passed away quietly in her sleep at her home.

She was born June 8, 1923 in Franklin, NC, the daughter of Lee Poindexter and Bessie Holland Poindexter. She attended Brevard College two years, and graduated from Cecil School of Business.

She was pre-deceased by her husband, Henry Edwards Dillard; and a brother, Cecil Poindexter.

Survivors include her sons, Henry E. Dillard Jr., (Eddie) and his wife, Carolyn B. Dillard; and David A. Dillard, both of Dillard; daughters, Betty L. Dillard of Demorest, GA, Henrietta D. Roberts and her husband Jack B. Roberts of Dillard, Lynn D. Wansley of Dillard, Connie D. Duvall and her husband Jeff H. Duvall of Clayton; brother, Lee Poindexter and his wife Donez West Poindexter of Colonial Heights, VA; sister-in-law, Grace Angel Poindexter of Franklin, NC; grandchildren, Derek Dillard, Julie D. Speed and husband Bobby, Melanie C. Martin and husband Mike, Amy Roberts, Trey and Tyler Dillard, Elizabeth Wansley, Miley and Louie Duvall; great-granddaughters, Madeline Martin and Sarabeth Speed. She is also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, and extended family; as well as long-time friends and devoted caregivers.

Mrs. Dillard was a dedicated and integral business partner, along with her husband, of the Dillard House for 43 years from 1946 to 1989.

Services will be held in the chapel of Beck Funeral Home in Clayton, GA at 1 PM on Tuesday March 18, 2008 with Reverend Bill McDole officiating. The family will receive friends prior to the service beginning at 12:00 PM. An online condolence is available at Beck Funeral Home.

A private interment service will follow. Memorials may be made to a charity of choice.

Obituary courtesy of Bryant Grant Funeral Home.

Elsie Patterson Dills

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 Funeral Home Franklin is in charge of arrangements.

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George Elmer Dills

Franklin - George Elmer Dills, age 68, of Wallace Branch Road, Franklin, NC passed away Saturday, March 20, 2010 at Baptist Hospital in Winston-Salem, NC. He was a native of Macon County, the son of the late Elmer and Annie Saunders Dills. He was a Belden employee and had worked for the US Forest Service and Macon County Maintenance Department. He was a US Army veteran. George loved farming, fishing and camping. He attended Community Baptist Church.

He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Shirley Brendle Dills; one sister, Shirley McConnell of Franklin, NC; mother in law, Jennie Sue Brendle of Franklin, NC; sister in law, Joyce Fox and husband, Bruce of Franklin, NC; two nieces, Sandy McConnell of Franklin, NC, Carol McConnell Staggs and husband, Sam of Travelers Rest, SC; one nephew, Dennis McConnell of Franklin, NC. He is also survived by three great nieces.

A memorial service will be held Monday, March 22, 2010 at 2:30 PM in the Chapel of Bryant-Grant Funeral Home with the Rev. David Williams officiating. Burial will be held at Woodlawn Cemetery.

The family will receive friends, Monday, March 22, 2010 from 1:30 till 2:30 PM, one hour prior to the service, at Bryant-Grant Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to ones choice.

Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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Kay Mitchell Dills

Charlotte, NC - Kay Mitchell Dills, age 61, of Indian Trail, NC died Monday, May 17, 2010 at Presbyterian-Matthews Hospital in Matthews, NC. Born March 22, 1949 in Franklin, NC, the son of the late Austin Dills and Maude Cunningham Dills. He owned and operated Frazier/Dills convience store and garden center on Lawyers Road in Mint Hill for 29 years. Mr. Dills will be remembered as a patient, kind and gentle person that would help anyone in need. He was a great neighbor, loved to tinker and could repair anything. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers and one sister.

He is survived by his loving wife of 37 years, Brenda Frazier Dills; two sons, Mitchell Austin Dills and wife, Jenifer, of Charlotte, and Jeffrey Kay Dills of Indian Trail; two grandsons, Bryson and Sawyer Dills of Charlotte; his mother-in-law, Virginia Frazier of Indian Trail; two brothers, Leroy Dills and wife, Gail, of Franklin, and John Dills and wife, Nancy of Sedro-Woolley, WA; one sister, Barbara Redmon of Asheville; and a number of nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, May 20 at 11:00 AM in the Chapel of Bryant-Grant Funeral Home with Rev. Brian Dills officiating. Burial will be held at Bethel United Methodist Church Cemetery. Nephews will serve as pallbearers.

The family will receive friends Thursday, May 20 from 9:30-11:00AM at Bryant-Grant Funeral Home.

Memorials may be made to Bethel United Methodist Church Cemetery Fund, 81 Bethel Church Road, Franklin, NC 28734 or to the charity of one’s choice.

Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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Frankie Wynette Dockins

Franklin, NC - Frankie Wynette Dockins, age 93, of Ivy Hills Terrace, Franklin, NC passed away Sunday, December 20, 2009 at a local nursing home. She was born in Augusta, GA, the daughter of Frank and Jeanette Murray Wheatley. She was married to the late Clayton Mitchell Dockins who passed away February 20, 1968. She was a former LPN and was a homemaker. She belonged to several Senior Citizens and Church Clubs. She was a member of the Pink Ladies Auxiliary of the University Hospital of Augusta, GA. She attended The Church of the Good Shepherd in Augusta, GA. When she moved to Aiken, SC to be near her sister, Sara W. Johnson, she attended First Baptist Church in Aiken, SC and continued her work at University Hospital in Augusta, GA. When she retired, she moved to Cordele, GA, to live near her daughter, Dean and was a member of Crisp County Regional Hospital Auxiliary and many Senior Citizens and Church Clubs as well as attended Pine Crest Baptist Church.

She is survived by two daughters, Dean Dockins Stodghill and her husband, Richard of Franklin, NC and Beth Dockins Howell and her husband, William of Stratham, NH; one sister, Sarah Wheatley Johnson of Hiawassee, GA; one grandaughter, Rebecca Dean Howell of Stratham, NH; two nieces, Nancy Johnson Stahl and her husband, Leonard and Sherry Wheatley Sacino and husband, Ron of Pass-a-Grille Beach, FL; two nephews, Tony Wheatley and his wife, Linda of Las Vegas, NV and Dale Wheatley and of DeBary, FL.

Graveside services will be held Wednesday, December 30 at 2:00PM at Westover Memorial Park in Augusta, GA with The Rev. Robert Fain officiating.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to the American Cancer Society, PO Box 1648, Franklin, NC 28744.

Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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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.

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Joy Lowe Dooley

Highlands, NC - Joy Lowe Dooley, age 64, of Highlands, NC went to be with her Lord, Saturday, February 6, 2010. She was born in Rabun County, GA, the daughter of the late James N. and Bernice Rice Lowe. She was married to Rev. Edward L. Dooley who passed away in 1997. She was an assistant administrator for 12 years at the First Baptist Church of Highlands where she was also a member. She loved the Lord and enjoyed her Church work.

She is survived by her son, Rev. Jeremy Dooley and his wife Jaime of Auburn, AL; three brothers, James L. Lowe and his wife Nancy, Bill Lowe and his wife Christine all of Highlands, NC and Rev. Roy Lowe and his wife, Clara of Franklin, NC; one grandson, Ryne Dooley. She was preceded in death by a sister, Lenora Lowe.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, February 9, 2010 at the First Baptist Church of Highlands at 2:00 PM with Rev. Roy Lowe, Dr. Dan Robinson and Rev. Jeffrey Porter officiating. Burial will be held at Highlands Memorial Park. Greg Porter, Joel Porter, Tim Gibson, Caleb Bowers, Phillip Lowe, Josh Bryson, Brian Lowe and Bobby Sanders will serve as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be the Deacons of the First Baptist Church of Highlands.

The family will receive friends Monday, February 8 from 6:00-8:00PM at Bryant-Grant Funeral Home in Highlands where the body will remain until placed in the Church thirty minutes prior to service.

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Charles Edward Doster

Franklin, NC- Charles Edward Doster 77 of the Clarks Chapel Community of Franklin, NC died Saturday August 2, 2008 at his residence. He was a native of Hot Springs, AR, but lived most of his life in Macon County, NC. He was a veteran of the Korean War serving in the U. S. Navy. He was the son of the late George and Ollie Mae Merritt Doster. He retired from the NC, DOT as a crew leader in the maintenance department. Charles was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. He was a charter member of the Clarks Chapel Fire Department, serving as assistant chief. He was a member of the Clarks Chapel United Methodist Church serving as a choir member, Sunday school teacher and youth leader for many years.

He is survived by his wife of 54 years Jean Ammons Doster of Franklin, NC. One son Keith Doster of Franklin, NC. Two grandchildren Jacob and Kayla Doster, one sister Patricia Mason and Furman of Winston Salem, NC. He was preceded in death by a son Ricky Doster, two sisters Margaret and Althea Doster one brother Merriman Doster.

Memorial services will be held 6PM Tuesday August 5, 2008, at the Clarks Chapel United Methodist Church with the Revs. Al Beck and Dick Richards officiating.

Donations may be made to the Clarks Chapel United Methodist Church Cemetery Fund 1999 Clarks Chapel Road, Franklin, NC 28734.

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Frances Marie Dowdle

Franklin, NC - Frances Marie Dowdle, age 88, of Franklin, NC passed away Friday, November 6, 2009 at a local nursing home. She was born in Freemont, VA the daughter of the late J. Clifford and Lona Hall Dowdle. She was an inspector for a Ladies Apparel Manufacturer and was a member of the First United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by three brothers, Raymond Dowdle, Kenneth Dowdle and Jay Dowdle. She is survived by several nieces and nephews.

Graveside services will be held Thursday, November 12 at 2:00 PM at Woodlawn Cemetery with Dr. John W. Fowler officiating.

The family will receive friends Thursday, November 12 from 1:00-2:00 PM, one hour prior to service at Bryant-Grant Funeral Home.

Memorials may be made to Shriner’s Hospital for Children, 950 West Faris Road, Greenville, SC 29605 or to the Charity of one’s choice.

Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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Jerry (Turtle) Lee Dowdle

Otto, NC - Jerry (Turtle) Lee Dowdle, age 51 of Madge Dowdle Drive, Otto, NC, passed away Sunday, September 7, 2008 at a local hospital. He was a native of Macon County, the son of Arthur "Buck" Dowdle and Madge Shope Dowdle. He loved the outdoors, and attended Coweeta Baptist Church.

He is survived by two daughters, Brittany Sanders of Clayton, GA and Amber Cobb of Seneca, SC; one son, Shawn Cobb of Franklin, NC; two sisters, Nancy Lowe and her husband Jimmy of Highlands, NC and Julia Heston and her husband Greg of Otto, NC; two brothers, George Dowdle and his wife Kathryn of Asheville, NC and Ronnie Dowdle and his wife Ruth of Otto, NC; four grandchildren also survive.

Memorial services will be held Saturday, Sept. 13th at 4:00pm at Coweeta Baptist Church, with Rev. Davis Hooper officiating. The family will receive friends from 3:00 to 4:00pm, one hour prior to the service at the Church.

Byrant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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Myrtle Long Dowdle

Franklin - Our beloved mother and grandmother, Myrtle Frances Long Dowdle, went to heaven in the early morning hours of Saturday, October 11, 2008. Her loving heart failed despite the efforts of the wonderful medical personnel at Palmetto Richland Hospital in Columbia, South Carolina.

Myrtle was born in Franklin, North Carolina on November 30, 1925, to Henry Melvin Long and Sarah Belle Blaine. She was preceded in death by her brothers Bert, Boyd, Floyd, Ernest, and Lawrence Long, and sisters Hazel Higdon, Vergie Shuler, and Zelma Cody. Aunt Myrtle was the last of that large and loving family, although there are many surviving nieces and nephews who remember her fondly.

Myrtle was the widow of John Dearld Dowdle, also of Franklin, North Carolina. She missed Dad greatly, and we are consoled that they are together again.

Myrtle is survived by her daughter, Lora Elizabeth Dowdle Johnson, and son-in-law William Clyde Johnson of Columbia, SC, and grandchildren Amy Loran Johnson Wicks-Horn of Charlottesville, VA, and William Alan Johnson of Pequea, PA. Amy and Sean Horn are the loving parents of three of her great-grandchildren: Elizabeth Katherine Wicks, Emily Erin Wicks, and Victoria Danielle Horn. William Alan Johnson and Danielle Lepore Johnson are the proud parents of Myrtle's latest great-grandchild, Marissa Rose, born June 29. Dorothy Higdon Cieciorka, who lived with Aunt Myrtle as a young child, also survives her. Dorothy and Kevin Cieciorka live in Pittsboro, North Carolina.

Myrtle worked for twenty-two years at the Belden Electrical Cord factory and retired in 1988. In later years she moved to Columbia, SC to be near her loving family. Myrtle lived in her own house in a wonderful close knit neighborhood. She knew every person on her street, and often took in their mail and watched their house when they traveled or had an emergency. She welcomed new people as they came into the neighborhood. Her loving neighbors, friends, and family often helped her with chores and always looked after her carefully with phone calls, visits, and trips to eat out together. She worked on her genealogy, and enjoyed her music, reading, crafts, flowers, and travel. To the end, she was independent, kind, helpful, and always smiling. She will be missed by all who knew her.

Services will be held at the Bryant-Grant Funeral Home at 105 West Main Street in Franklin, NC on Sunday October 19, 2008. Visitation will be from 2:00pm until 3:00pm followed by a short service in the chapel. Memorials may be made to the Reach out and Read Program by donation to University of Virginia Children's Hospital PO Box 800773 Charlottesville, VA 22908-0773 or call 434-924-8432.

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James Alvin Drake

Franklin, NC - James Alvin Drake, age 63, of Arthur Drake Road, Franklin, NC passed away Wednesday, March 5, 2008 at his residence. He was born in Roanoke, VA, the son of Elmo G. and Louise Ratliff Graham Drake. He was a US Navy Veteran and was a member of Longview Baptist Church. He was a construction worker.

He is survived by a brother, Glen Drake of Castlebury, FL; his aunt, Helen Waldroop of Franklin and a number of cousins.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 8 at 11:00 AM in the Chapel of Bryant-Grant Funeral Home with Rev. John Raby officiating. Burial will be held at Rabun Memorial Park in Tiger, GA.

The family will receive friends Saturday, March 8 from 10:00-11:00 AM in the Chapel of Bryant-Grant Funeral Home.

Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

An online obituary is available by visiting www.MeM.com or www.bryantgrantfuneralhome.com.

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William "Bill" Ivan Drummond

Franklin, NC - William "Bill" Ivan Drummond, age 63, of Little Ellijay Road, Franklin, NC passed away Monday, August 10, 2009 flying his favorite airplane at Brasstown, NC. He was born in Kansas City, Missouri, the son of the late Robert And Dorothy Drummond. He worked at Drake Enterprises. He was a US Airforce Veteran during the Vietnam area. He loved to fly and was a member of the Smoky Mtn. Flying Club where he served as President. He loved his dogs and was a registered ARBA dog handler.

He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Dorothy Stevenson Drummond; one son, Darrell Drummond and his wife Angie of Clearwater, FL; one sister, Robin McCune of Kansas City, MO; four brothers, Ron Drummond and Larry Drummond of Kansas City, MO; Gary Drummond of Murfeesboro, TN; and Jimmy Drummon of Kansas City, MO; one grandson, Dylan William Ashcroft Drummond.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, August 22nd at 3:00pm at the Cullasaja Fire Department. Casual dress.

Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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Elizabeth Merial Duckworth

Franklin, NC - Elizabeth Merial Duckworth, age 84, of Valley View Drive, Franklin, NC formerly of Orangeburg, SC passed away Tuesday, November 4, 2008 at her residence. She was born in Stark County, Ohio the daughter of the late John and Nellie Beavers Duckworth. She had worked as a nanny and was a member of the First Presybterian Church in Orangeburg, SC.

She is survived by a niece, Cathy Biggar of Franklin, NC; a great niece, Crystal Dowdy of Franklin, NC; two great nephews, five great-great nieces and three great-great-nephews.

A memorial service will be held at a later date in Orangeburg, SC.

Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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Horace Duncan

Highlands - Horace Gordon Duncan, CCM, CAE, born in Morganton, N.C. January 20th 1922 died October 11, 2008 in Fairfax, VA. He was the son of the Rev. Norvin C. and Mary Olivia Duncan of Asheville, N.C. He attended Patterson Agricultural School in Patterson, N.C. and graduated from Lee Edwards High School in Asheville in 1940. He also earned management certifications (CCM & CAE) from The Club Management Institute and The American Society of Association Executives and the United States Chamber of Commerce Institute, Washington, D.C.

In his younger years he began his career by working at The Asheville Times and The Langren Hotel in Asheville and the Biltmore Plaza restaurant in Biltmore. He served 3 1/3 years in World War II. After graduating from the Army Air Corps School of Photography at Lowry Field in Denver, Colorado, he studied aeronautical Tri-Metrogon mapping in Colorado Springs, where he was stationed and worked as a photogrammetrist mapping various areas of the world including the Burma India Theater.

Duncan was Executive Director of the Club Managers Association of America in Maryland, which is now in Alexandria, Virginia, from 1971 through 1987. He was General Manager of Cherry Hills Country Club in Englewood, Colorado for 13 years. He was also employed by the Denver Country Club as Assistant Manager for seven years. Additionally, he was associated with radio stations KMYR in Denver and WSKY in Asheville.

He and his family lived in Denver for more than 25 years. While in Denver, he was a member of The Exchange Club, and a member of Pinehurst Country Club. He served as a Director of the Colorado/Wyoming Restaurant Association and was inducted into the Colorado Hospitality Institutional Hall of Fame.

In 1967, he served as President of The Club Managers Association of America. Prior to that, held other executive positions as well as being a Director of that Association. In Denver, he also served as President and other executive offices of the Mile High Chapter of CMAA. From 1968 to 1971, he was Vice President of Wilscam Enterprises, the home of the Hungry Farmers, The Hungry Dutchman and the Broker Restaurants.

In Washington, D.C., he served as a treasurer of The Executive’s Club. He was a member of the American Society of Association Executives and the ASAE foundation. He served on the vestry of the Episcopal Church of Ascension in Gaithersburg, Maryland. He and his family lived in Gaithersburg for 17 years.

In Highlands, N.C., he was a member and Past President of the Rotary Club of Highlands. He was a member and a vestryman of the Episcopal Church of the Incarnation at which he also served on the building and future planning committees.

He was preceded in death by his wife Mary Alice Hoxie Duncan, whom he met and married in Denver. His son, Fred, also preceded him in death. He is survived by his daughter, Meredith Duncan Bowen, and son-in-law, Randall, of Fairfax, Virginia and his son, David Duncan, in Aurora, Colorado. He had eight grandchildren, Evan, Lindsay and Alexandra Bowen of Fairfax, Kris Martinell and her husband, Bill, of Dell Montana, Scott Catey and his wife, Tiara, of Gainesville, Florida, Katchen and Jessica Duncan of Key West, Florida and Heather Duncan Raboin of Rochester, Minnesota. He had 4 great grandchildren, Shelby, Skylar and Justin Martinell also of Dell, Montana and Olivia Elizabeth Duraine of Rochester, Minnesota.

The funeral service will be conducted at 2:00pm, Saturday, October 18, at the Episcopal Church of the Incarnation in Highlands, N.C. with the Rev. Brian Sullivan officiating. Interment will be at Highlands Memorial Park in Highlands.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Horace Duncan Rotary Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 1741, Highlands, NC 28741 or the CMAA Club Foundation Scholarship Fund in memory of Horace Duncan, 1733 King Street, Alexandria, VA 22314.

Online condolences are available by visiting www.bryantgrantfuneralhome.com or by email.

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Robert Earl Dunn

Savannah GA/ Franklin - Robert Earl Dunn, age 85, of Savannah, formerly of Franklin, NC passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 26, 2008 at Hospice Savannah. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 57 years, Mary Etta Mills Dunn.

Robert was born and raised in Swain Co.NC. He joined the US Air Force and was a Surgical Technician during World War II. Following the war, he went to work for Roller Bearing Co. of America in Ewing, NJ where he served as heat treat dept. manager for 14 years. Robert then went to work for the State of NJ at the Training School for Boys in Skillman, NJ as a juvenile officer for 17 years and was voted outstanding employee of the year twice. He attended Temple University.

He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the Elks Lodge in NJ. He was a member of the St. Luke's Episcopal Church in Ewing, NJ and St. Agnes Episcopal Church in Franklin, NC where he served as a Vestry member and was an usher. He also attended St. Thomas Episcopal Church in Isle of Hope, Ga. Robert loved to sing, dance and play cards.

He is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Robert Alan and Donna Dunn of Savannah, two granddaughters; Courtney Dunn Odermatt and her husband, Kenneth of Savannah; and Kendra Brooke Dunn of Savannah; one nephew, Gary Sutton; two nieces, Barbara Tallent and Sandra Hopkins all of Franklin, NC.

A memorial service will be at 11:00 AM, Wednesday, July 30 at St. Agnes Episcopal Church.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Hospice Savannah or St. Agnes Episcopal Church, 66 Church Street, Franklin, NC 28734.

Fairhaven Funeral Home and Crematory is in charge of arrangements.

Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of local arrangements.