Marvin Gene Ellenburg

Franklin, NC - Marvin Gene Ellenburg, age 78, of Franklin, NC passed away Thursday, February 23, 2012. Born in Reidsville, NC, he was the son of the late Furman Dewey and Betty Lakey Ellenburg. He was married to Carol Ann Whittington Ellenburg for 55 years.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by one daughter, Ronda Kay Hampton and her husband, Donald of Cartersville, GA; one sister, Virginia Hall of West Palm Beach, FL; one brother, Garland Ellenburg of Charlotte, NC; two grandchildren, Erin Stevens and Sean Sullivan and four great-grandchildren.

The family will receive friends, Sunday, February 26, 2012 from 1:00 until 3:00 PM at Bryant-Grant Funeral Home.

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Alma E. (Betty) Elliot

Franklin, NC - Alma E. (Betty) Elliott went to be with the Lord on November 12, 2011. She had been at a local nursing home since May. She is survived by her loving husband of 59 years, Ron Elliott. Betty had been ill for quite some time. She belonged to Cowee Baptist Church and was a life time member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7339 Auxiliary in Franklin. She had been a volunteer for the Cowee Fire Department and worked for many years as a volunteer at the sheriff’s office and the Humane Society Thrift Store.

Memorial services will be held at Cowee Baptist Church on Friday, November 18, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. Burial will be in the church cemetery. There will be no viewing. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association Western Carolina Chapter, 3800 Shamrock Dr., Charlotte, NC 28215.

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Donald H. Elliott

Highlands, NC - Donald H. Elliott, age 80, of Highlands, NC and formerly of Delray Beach, FL passed from this life into the loving arms of his beloved Savior the Lord Jesus Christ, at the age of 80, on Friday, November 25, 2011. He was married to the late Phyllis E. Elliott, who died Nobember 6, 2010.

He is survived by three sons, Larry E. Elliott and wife Karen of Delray Beach, FL, Donald E. Elliott and wife Lisa of Cullowhee, NC and Philip N. Elliott of Franklin, NC; a half brother, Eugene R. Elliott, Jr. of Delray Beach, FL; six grandchildren and three great grandchildren. In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by a son, Richard Elliott.

Memorial services will be held Saturday, August 25, 2012 at 2:00 PM at the Church of the Valley in Cashiers, NC with Rev. Steve Kerholas officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Christ Church of the Valley, PO Box 2863, Cashiers, NC 28717 or the charity of one's choice.

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Richard "Rik" James Elliott

Franklin, NC - Richard "Rik" James Elliott, age 43, of Franklin, NC passed away Sunday, February 19, 2012. Born in Haywood County, he was the son of Harold E. and Brenda Cunningham Elliott. He was a veteran of the United States Army National Guard. He was employed as computer support in the medical pharmaceutical field. He was a graduate of Enloe High School in Raleigh; attended East Carolina University and was a graduate of NC Wesleyan in Rocky Mount. He was an artist who donated a work of art to the 2011 recipient of the WNCA Esther Cunningham Award in honor of his grandmother. He loved all outdoor activities and gardening.

He is survived by five sisters, Teresa Hyatt and husband Wayne of Cary, NC; Kristin Keith and husband Bill of San Antonio, TX; Lynn Coley and husband Terry of Knightdale, NC; Jan Riggan and husband Scott of Raleigh, NC and Rachel Embler and husband Terry of Clayton, NC and one brother, Michael Elliott and wife Shari of Franklin, NC. Fourteen nieces and nephews also survive. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Fred and Oma Elliott and Jim and Esther Cunningham.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, February 23, 2012 at 2:00 pm in the Chapel of Bryant-Grant Funeral Home with Rev. Paul Backhaus and Rev. Keith Newell officiating. Burial will be in Carson Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Duncan Elliott, Bruce Elliott, Chad Hyatt, Clay Chambers, Bruce Liner and Jay Williams.

The family will receive friends Thursday, from 1:00 until 2:00 pm, one hour prior to the service, at the funeral home and other times at the residence of the parents. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Western North Carolina Alliance, 16 Stewart St., Franklin, NC 28734.

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Donald H. Elliott

Highlands, NC - Donald H. Elliott, age 80, of Highlands, NC and formerly of Delray Beach, FL passed from this life into the loving arms of his beloved Savior the Lord Jesus Christ, at the age of 80, on Friday, November 25, 2011. He was married to the late Phyllis E. Elliott, who died Nobember 6, 2010.

He is survived by three sons, Larry E. Elliott and wife Karen of Delray Beach, FL, Donald E. Elliott and wife Lisa of Cullowhee, NC and Philip N. Elliott of Franklin, NC; a half-brother, Eugene R. Elliott, Jr. of Delray Beach, FL; six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by a son, Richard Elliott.

Memorial services will be held at a later date at Christ Church of the Valley in Cashiers. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Christ Church of the Valley, PO Box 2863, Cashiers, NC 28717 or the charity of one’s choice.

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Mattie Nell Robbins Elliott

Franklin - Mattie Nell Robbins Elliott, age 83, of Charles Nolen Rd., Franklin, NC passed away Sunday, April 17, 2011 in an Asheville hospital. Born in Swain County she was the daughter of the late Alexander and Hattie Grant Robbins. She was married to the late Jim Elliott who died in 2005. She was a homemaker and a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She loved to sew.

She is survived by three daughters, Rosa Young and husband Mark; Imojean Elliott and Jo Webb and husband Johnny; two sons, Denver Elliott and wife Vicki and D. L. Elliott and wife Mary all of Franklin, NC; two brothers, Vance Robbins of Franklin, NC and Lawrence Robbins of Bryson City, NC. Fifteen grandchildren and twenty-one great-grandchildren also survive. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by one daughter, Kathleen Webb and one son, David Elliott.

Funeral services will be Thursday, April 21, 2011 at 2:00 pm in the Chapel of Bryant-Grant Funeral Home with Rev. Davis Hooper officiating. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Bud Elliott, Steve Elliott, Deny Elliott, Scotty Elliott, Gary Webb, D. J. Elliott, Glenny Bumgarner, Robbie Young and Brandon Elliott. The family will receive friends from 12:00 to 2:00 pm, two hours prior to the service, at the funeral home.

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Phyllis (Grammy Phyl) Elliott

Highlands, NC- Phyllis (Grammy Phyl) Elliott , 82 of Highlands,NC formerly of Delray Beach, Florida passed into the hands of her Savior Jesus Christ, Saturday, November 6th at home.

She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Donald H. Elliott, her children, Larry E. Elliott and wife Karen of Delray Beach, FL, Donald E. Elliott and wife Lisaa of Cullowhee, NC, Philip N. Elliott of Cullowhee, NC. She was preceded in death by a son, Richard Elliott in 1985. Six grandchildren and three great grandchildren also survive. Many, many friends also survive.

Contributions may be made to the Christ Church of the Valley, 118 Hwy 64 E. Cashiers, NC 28741 or to the Charity of one’s choice.

The family will hold a celebration of her life on Saturday, March 19, 2011 at 2:00PM at the Christ Church of the Valley in Cashiers, NC.

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Ronald (Ron) Elliott

Franklin, NC - Ronald (Ron) Elliott, retired Army First Sergeant, passed away on December 28, 2011. His is survived by a godson, John Davis. Ron and his wife, Betty, resided in Franklin, NC. Ron was a veteran of the Korean War and the Viet Nam War, where he was awarded the Bronze Star, two Purple Hearts for wounds received in action, two Combat Infantry Badges, the Army Commendation Medal, and numerous other awards.

Ron was a member of the Cowee Baptist Church and a lifetime member of the Macon County VFW Post #7339. After his Army retirement, Ron and Betty were Community Association Managers for a number of years and after retiring again he went into security work until he retired again in 2009.

Graveside services will be held Sunday, May 20, 2012 at 4:00 pm at Cowee Baptist Church with Rev. David Powell officiating. Franklin VFW Post #7339 and American Legion Post #108 will perform military rites. Memorial donations may be made to The American Cancer Society, Macon County Unit- Relay for Life, PO Box 1648, Franklin, NC 28744.

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Deeda Mashburn Elmore

Franklin, NC- Deeda Mashburn Elmore, age 99, of Franklin, NC passed away Saturday, August 20, 2011 at a local nursing home. A native of Macon County, she was the daughter of the late Charlie and Jennie Angel Mashburn. She was married to Clint Elmore who passed away in 1969. Deeda was a member of Bethel United Methodist Church. She enjoyed gardening, quilting and needlepoint.

She is survived by one daughter Katrina Elmore Davis and husband, Fred of Wendell, NC; one sister, Lola Ferraro of Franklin, NC; one grandchild, Jennifer Hamilton and her husband, David and one great grandchild, Connor Hamilton.

A funeral service will be held Tuesday, August 23, 2011 at 2:00PM at Bethel United Methodist Church with Rev. Dan Lyons officiating. Burial will be in the Bethel United Methodist church cemetery. The family will recieve friends Monday August 22, 2011 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Bryant-Grant Funeral Home shere the body will remain until placed in the Church thirty minutes prior to service.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Bethel United Methodist Church Cemetery Fund, 81 Bethel Church Rd. Franklin, NC 28734.

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Emma Engler

Franklin, NC - Emma Engler, age 97, of Frankin, NC passed away Wednesday, February 29, 2012.

She was a native of Wiltgarten, Germany, the daughter of the late Karl and Katherine Sipple Bauer. She was married first to the late Arthur Kemp and second to the late Carl Engler. She had worked as an assembly worker in a factory and was a member of the Lutheran Church.

She is survived by a stepson, Horst Kemp. Several nieces and nephews in Illinois also survive.

Graveside services will be held Saturday, March 3, 2012 at 1:00 pm at Rush Cemetery.

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John William Ervin

Franklin, NC - John William Ervin, age 85, of Shadow Lane, Franklin, NC passed away Saturday, May 15, 2010 at his residence. He was born in Anderson County, SC the son of William and Martha Mashburn Ervin. He was a US Army WWII Veteran. He was a superintendent for a rope mill and worked for Winn Dixie for several years. He was a volunteer fireman for thirty years. He was a member of Sugarfork Baptist Church.

He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Velma Crisp Ervin; three daughters, Renee Ervin Bell and Leann Menteer both of Franklin, NC and Judy Ervin of Anderson, SC; two grandchildren, LaShonda Kilby of Lafayette, GA and Megan Schick and Brian of Raleigh, NC; three great-grandchildren, Lakota Bell, Brett Bell and Erik Schick.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, May 18 at 2:00Pm at Sugarfork Baptist Church with Rev. Vic Greene, Rev. Daniel Tranthum and Rev. Alton Dendy officiating. Burial will be held in the Sugarfork Baptist Church Cemetery. Eddie Fox, Gary Taylor, Michael Wiggins, Harold Crisp, Jimmy Teem, and Danny Hall will serve as pallbearers.

The family will receive friends Monday, May 17 from 6:00-8:00PM at Bryant-Grant Funeral Home.

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Helen Gertrude Estell

Franklin, NC - Helen Gertrude Estell, age 94, of Riverbend Road, Franklin, NC passed away Saturday, December 19, 2009 at a local hospital. She was born in Crawford Co., PA the daughter of the late Lyle and Clara Whippo Field. She was married to the late George Estell. She was a homemaker and was of the Methodist faith.

She is survived by her daughter, Sandra Howard and her husband, Charles of Ellis Grove, IL; her sons, Robert George Estell of Franklin, NC and Daniel Lyle Estell and his wife, Judi of Ocean Isle Beach, NC. She was preceded in death by two sons, Thomas and William Estell .

Funeral services will be held, Thursday, December 24 at 11:00 AM in the Chapel of Bryant-Grant Funeral Home with Rev. John Fowler officiating. Burial will be held at Palms Woodlawn in Noranja, FL.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-1942.

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Connie Mae Evans

Franklin, NC - Connie Mae Evans, born December 30, 1949, went to be with Jesus on Wednesday, February 17, 2010. She died at Angel Medical Center. She was the daughter of the late George W. Evans and Lucy Campbell Evans. She is survived by her mother and one sister Emma Lovett and husband Walt, and one brother Eddie Evans and wife Teri. Nieces are Kim Hedden and husband Barry, Valerie Norton and husband Steve, Christy Barnett and husband Jimmy, and is also survived by one nephew, Dustin Evans. Three great-nieces, Olivia Hedden, Lauren Norton, and Callie Barnett. One great-nephew, Blake Hedden also survives. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her brother-in-law, Duel Carpenter, and a niece, Morgan Hedden.

When Connie was school age, she attended a special class in Franklin taught by Mrs. Evelyn Pangle and other teachers. Connie attended Murdock School in Butner, NC for four years. While at Murdock she was taught and trained in everyday life skills. It was a long way to Butner back then and a great sacrifice for her mom and dad to leave her in the care of strangers but they trusted the Lord to take care of her.

From 1960 to 1969 she attended Western Carolina Center in Morganton, NC., where they continued to give her love, training and special care. Macon Citizens for the Handicapped was a great part of her life for many years. She enjoyed all the activities there as she made bells and rabbit foot key chains. While attending MCH, Connie enjoyed bowling and brought home many trophies.

Connie was a member of Iotla Baptist Church and was in the Dorcas Sunday School Class and attended the J.O.Y. Club. Connie loved Pickin on The Square and gospel music.

Funeral services will be held Friday, February 19th at 2:00pm at Iotla Baptist Church, with Rev. Steve Reeves, Rev. Stacy Woods, Rev. Vic Greene and Rev. Brandon Breedlove officiating. The family will receive friends from 1:00 to 2:00pm, Friday at the Church. Burial will be in the Church Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Walt Lovett, Dusty Evans, Jimmy Barnett, Steve Norton, Barry Hedden, and Ronnie Campbell, Blake Hedden as an honorary pallbearer, and her caregivers with PDQ Nursing, Tonja Harden, Lisa Buchanan, andTammy Charles,and Heaven Scent and Pam Raby with Hospice.

Memorials may be made to, PDQ Nursing, 660 Bryson City Road, Franklin, NC 28734, Macon Citizens for the Handicapped, PO Box 698, Franklin, NC 28744, or Hospice of Macon County, PO Box 1594, Franklin, NC 28744.

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Jerry D. Evans

Franklin, NC - Jerry D. Evans, age 55, passed away February 17, 2011 in Angel Medical Center. A lifelong resident, he grew up in the Olive Hill section of Macon County. After marrying the mother of his daughter, Janice Tatum Evans Mason, he made a home in Patton Community before moving into town in 1977. He was the son of Greta Juanita Evans Bradley of Franklin. He is survived by his wife of twenty-nine years, Glenda Ledford Evans of the home; a daughter, Christy Maria Evans of Franklin and three sons, Todd Stirling Ledford, Jeremy Douglas Evans and wife Melissa of Jackson County, Christopher Malcolm Evans of the home; three grandchildren, Michael Tyler Evans, Andrew Douglas Evans, Rachel Nichole Evans; two nephews, Kevin Swafford and David Green and one sister, Ronda Dills.

He was employed by Terminix Service for thirty four years. He was an avid Tarheel fan; past Democrat Chairman of South Franklin Precinct; coached community league basketball, served on Franklin Town Board of Aldermen for thirteen years and two years as vice mayor.

Funeral services will be held Monday, February 21, 2011 at 1:00 pm in the Chapel of Bryant-Grant Funeral Home with Troy Woodard and Rev. Johnny Raby officiating. Burial will be in Prentiss Baptist Church cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Eddie Evans, Butch Brendle, Troy Woodard, Ed Henson, Billy Mashburn and Gerald Roper. Honorary pallbearers will be Terminix Employees, Franklin Police Department, Franklin Fire Department, Mayor Joe Collins, Franklin Board of Aldermen and Town of Franklin Employees. The family will receive friends Sunday, from 6:00 - 8:00 pm, at Bryant-Grant Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Shop With A Cop, c/o Franklin Police Dept., PO Box 1479, Franklin, NC 28744

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Hugh Kenneth Everett

Franklin, NC - Hugh Kenneth Everett, age 83, of the Oak Grove Community, died Sunday, October 5, 2008 at his residence. He was a native of Ocala, FL the son of the late Joseph Everett. He was a retired life guard for the city of Miami, FL. He was an avid golfer and was a five time champion of the Franklin and Holly Springs Golf Courses.

He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Jacqueline Logan Dempsey Everett; one daughter, Jacqueline Andrea Bridges of Punta Gorde, FL; two sons, Andrew Jacques Mallory of Franklin, NC and Duane Mallory of Jacksonville, FL; one daughter-in-law, Ginger Mallory of Otto, NC; two brothers, Marvin Everett of Atlanta, GA and Joseph Everett of Clearwater, FL. Fifteen grandchildren, twenty-three great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild also survive. He was preceded in death by a son, Barry Mallory and a grandchild.

Funeral services will be Wed. October 8, 2008 at 11:00 AM, in the Oak Grove Baptist Church with the Rev. Judson Hall officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Gideon’s, c/o Ken Frazier, PO box 372, Franklin, NC 28734. Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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Jacqueline Logan Everett

Franklin, NC - Jacqueline Logan Everett, age 87, of Queen Branch Road, Franklin, NC, passed away March 26, 2010., in Punta Gorda, Florida. She was a native of Palm Beach County, Florida, the daughter of the late William A. and Ella Dempsey. She was married to the late Hugh K. Everett, who passed away in 2008. She was a homemaker and a Real Estate Agent. She had lived for the last eighteen months in Florida with her grandchildren, Barry, Terri and Cory. She loved playing the guitar, banjo and dancing. She was a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church.

She is survived by a daughter, Andrea Bridges of Punta Gorda, FL; a son, Duane L. Mallory of Hagler Beach, FL; fifteen grandchildren, twenty-three great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild also survive. She was preceded in death by two sons, A. J. Mallory and Barry Mallory.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, April 27, 2010 at 2:00pm at Oak Grove Baptist Church, with Rev. Judson Hall officiating. Burial will be in the Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1:00 to 2:00pm, one hour prior to the service at the Church.

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