Linda Lee LaLonde

Franklin, NC - Linda Lee LaLonde, age 68, of Trimont Lake Estates Rd., Franklin, NC passed away Tuesday, December 28, 2010 in a local hospital. Born in Dundee, MI she was the daughter of the late Herbert H. and Margaret Weiss Waterstadt. She was married to Gary Francis LaLonde for twenty eight years. She was an executive secretary for the Chamber of Commerce in Palm Beach Gardens. She was of the Lutheran faith.

In addition to her husband she is survived by one step-daughter, Hope Elizabeth LaLonde of Water Town, NY; one son, Shawn Smith of Pettman, NJ; one step-son, Gerald Carlton LaLonde of Rochester, NY; one sister, Deborah Lueck of Monroe, MI; two brothers, Paul Waterstadt of Tavares, MI and James Waterstadt of Monroe, MI. Three grandchildren also survive. She was preceded in death by one step-son, Gary Frances LaLonde, Jr. who died in 1983.

A memorial service will be held at a later date. Memorial donations may be made to Angel Hospice, 170 Church Street, Franklin, NC 28734. Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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Demetra Lamb-Maddox

Lawrenceville GA - Demetra Lamb-Maddox, age 55 of Lawrenceville passed away, Monday, March 9, 2009.

Owner and Operator of Cuttin Caboose, Demetra worked as a hairdresser and cosmetologist. She is survived by: Husband of 7 years: Larry R. Maddox, Lawrenceville; Step-Father: John Locklear, Dacula; Aunt: Betty Lou Bradford, Dacula; Uncles: Charles Milton Bradford, Newnan; Harold David Bradford, Morrow; Paul Donald & Elaine Bradford, Suwanee; Step-Daughters & Step-Sons-in-law: Kelly & Tim Haag: Dacula; Lori & Don Kary, Winder; Half-Sister: Dale Carol, Norcross; and 3 Grandchildren. Funeral Services will be held 2:00 PM, Friday, March 13, 2009 in the Lawrenceville Chapel of Tim Stewart Funeral Home with Pastor Richard Cole and Rev. Paul Outland officiating. Burial will be held 1:00 PM, Saturday, March 14, 2009 at Newman Chapel Baptist Church Cemetery, Otto, NC.

Flowers accepted or memorials to The American Lung Association of Georgia, 2452 Spring Road, Smyrna, Georgia 30080.

Family will receive friends from 2-9 PM, Thursday, March 12, 2009 at the Tim Stewart Funeral Home, 300 Simonton Road, Lawrenceville, Georgia 30045. 770-962-3100. Please sign online guest registry at www.stewartfh.com

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Judy Kathleen Lander

Highlands - Judy Kathleen Lander, a native Houstonian, died Monday, May 9 in her “Birdhouse” home in the mountains of Highlands, NC where she had lived since 2002. She was 68. Mrs. Lander, known as a sweet woman with a big heart, was the daughter of James Stratton Wax and Lolita Phillips Wax. She graduated from Lamar High School in 1961 and attended the University of Texas where she studied Classics. She graduated from the University of Houston with a B.A. in English after marrying Greg Martin in 1965. Also an accomplished pianist and vocalist, she combined her music and writing skills to help write and direct many amateur performances for her children’s schools and community organizations in New Orleans, Louisiana where she lived for 12 years. When she moved back to Houston to help care for her parents, she met and married in 1987 the love of her life, Jack W. Lander, Jr. Together they enjoyed traveling, golfing, and working on Jack’s farm in Hallettsville, Texas. In 1998 they bought the house in Highlands where they could golf and enjoy the lush glory of the Nantahala National Forest. Jack passed away there in 2002.

She is survived by her brother and sister-in-law Robert and Debbie Wax and their son and daughter-in-law Todd and; her daughter and son-in-law Kathleen and Guido Faas and their children, Stella and Archer; her son and daughter-in-law Andrew and Bronwen Martin and their children Olive, Coral and Stratton; and her three beloved shih-tzus, Pandy, Foxy and Inzi.

A memorial service will held at George Lewis Funeral Home in Houston, Texas, on Saturday, May 28 at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of customary remembrances, the family asks that you donate money to The Preservation Resource Center at 923 Tchoupitoulas Street New Orleans, Louisiana 70130 or to pro-bono veterinary support atCashiers Village Veterinary, 855 US Highway 64 W, Cashiers, NC 28717-9557

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Audrey Virginia Ledbetter

Franklin, NC - Audrey Virginia Ledbetter, age 74, of Gibson Cove Rd., Franklin, NC passed away Friday, December 24, 2010 in a local hospital. A native of Macon County, she was the daughter of the late J. D. and Kate Green Gibson. She was married to Max Ledbetter for 55 years. Audrey was office manager for Dr. J. L. Hill Optometrist for 38 years. She was a 1955 graduate of Franklin High School with perfect attendance for twelve years. She was a loving mother, grandmother, wife and sister. Audrey was a sports fan, was a star basketball player for Franklin High School and held the record for number of points scored for several years. She was a member of Louisa Chapel United Methodist Church and a member of Nequassa Chapter Order of Eastern Star.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by two sons, Robert Max Ledbetter and Stephen Thomas Ledbetter and wife Diana "Tater" all of Franklin, NC, one brother, Dan Gibson of Franklin, NC; one granddaughter, Sara Beth Ledbetter; one brother-in-law, Dolan Bates and one sister-in-law, Margaret Gibson. She was preceded in death by one sister, Mavis "Babe" Bates, three brothers, Carroll Gibson, L. T. Gibson and Robbie Gibson.

Funeral services will be held Monday, December 27, 2010 at 2:00 pm, receiving friends from 1:00-2:00 pm, one hour prior to the service, in the Chapel of Bryant-Grant Funeral Home with Rev. David L. Crunkleton officiating. Burial will be in Carson Cemetery.Pallbearers will be Kent Gibson, Jay Gibson, Ritchie Gibson, Lee Gibson, Matthew Gibson and Michael Gibson.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Louisa Chapel United Methodist Church Building Fund, c/o Virginia Casada, 9 Country Ridge, Franklin, NC 28734; Angel Hospice, 170 Church Street, Franklin, NC 28734 or the Macon County Unit Relay for Life, PO Box 1648, Franklin, NC 28744.

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John W. Ledbetter

Waterford MI & Franklin - John W. Ledbetter of Waterford, MI, age 56, passed away peacefully on the evening of January 2, 2011. John was born January 14, 1954 and is survived by his mother Louise, his brother Bobbie (Dee-Dee), his four children Ali Reickel (Rick), Lia, Tami Damiani (Matt), John and his three grandchildren Richard, Tucker and Alex. Preceded in death by his father Bobbie and brother Bill. John devoted 34 years of his life to General Motors. He loved his family more than words could ever express. John will forever be known for his ability to fix anything, his sense of humor and his kind generous heart. His time came too soon and he will be missed dearly. May he rest in peace and dance with the Angels in heaven. A Celebration of John’s Life will be held Thursday, January 6, 2011 7:30 p.m. at Donelson, Johns and Evans Funeral Home. The family will receive friends at Donelson, Johns and Evans Funeral Home, Thursday 3 p.m. until time of the service.

Local funeral services will be held Sunday, January 9, 2011 at 2:00 pm at Dryman’s Chapel United Methodist Church. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00pm, Saturday evening at Bryant-Grant Funeral Home. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

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Charles Gilmer (Gil) Ledford

Franklin, NC - Charles Gilmer (Gil) Ledford,74 of Franklin, NC, died Saturday May 30, 2009, in a local hospital. He was a native of Macon County the son of the late Rev. Claude M. and Effie Byrd Ledford. He was a construction worker, and enjoyed fishing, and loved animals. He was Baptist by faith.

He is survived by six sisters Debbie Dicero of Jupitor, FL, Faye McCall and her husband Charles of Franklin, NC, Kay Guy and her husband Bob, of Franklin, NC, Carole Aiello and her husband Roland of Kirkland, WA, Kathy Henson and her husband Charlie, of Franklin, NC, Glenda Evans and her husband Jerry, of Franklin, NC. Two brothers Wilbur Ledford and his wife Linda of Danielsonville, GA, and William Dugan Ledford of, Franklin, NC, he was preceded in death by a brother Talmadge Lee Ledford, he is survived by a number of nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be Tuesday June 2, 2009 at 11 AM in the Chapel of Bryant-Grant Funeral Home with the Rev John Raby officiating. Burial will be in Prentiss Baptist Church Cemetery. Nephews will serve as pallbearers. The family will receive friends from 10:00 aM until 11:00 AM Tuesday, one hour prior to the services. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Prentiss Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, c/o

Faye Wilson, 605 Middle Skeenah Road, Franklin, NC 28734.

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Horace Edwin Ledford

Franklin, NC - Horace Edwin Ledford, age 76, of Hannah Drive, Franklin, NC, passed away Sunday, August 3, 2008 at his residence. He was a native of Clay County, the son of the late Benjamin A. Ledford and Ora Mae Hooper Ledford. He was retired from Macon County, where he was a Solid Waste Supervisor, and had worked for United States Department of Agriculture as an inspector. In earlier years he owned and operated a poultry business. He was an avid coon hunter and was a member of Macon County Coon Hunters Association. He was a member of Black Mountain Baptist Church, where he served as Choir Director and Deacon, and was a devoted husband, a loving father and grandfather.

He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Helen Ledford; two daughters, Cathy Parris and her husband Sherman and Pam Henry all of Franklin, NC; one son, Denny Ledford and his wife Missy of Franklin, NC; one sister, Lois Guest of Franklin, NC; one brother, Raymond Ledford of Webster, NC; five grandchildren, Luke and Brock Crawford, Misty Haynie, Amy Jennings, and Samantha Ledford; six great grandchildren also survive. He was preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters.

Funeral arrangements will be held Wednesday, August 6th at 7:00pm in the Chapel of Bryant-Grant Funeral Home with Rev. Don Moffitt and Rev. Harold Ledford officiating.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 7:00pm, Wednesday, one hour prior to the service at Bryant-Grant Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to American Heart Association, Memorial Processing Center, PO Box 5216, Glenn Allen, VA 23058-5216. Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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Estella Louise Ledford

Hayesville, NC - Estella Louise Ledford, age 82 of Penland Road, Hayesville, NC, passed away Wednesday, March 31, 2010 in Gainesville, GA. She was a native of Clay County, the daughter of the late Van Buren Roach and Berlia R. Ledford Dailey. She was married first to Paul Patterson of Hayesville, NC and second to Edward Neal Ledford, who passed away April, 1991. She was a seamstress for thirty years at Carolina Dress Factory in Hiawassee, GA. She enjoyed her gardening, flowers, and loved and enjoyed her family. She attended Hayesville Church of God, where she taught Sunday School.

She is survived by three daughters, Eulene Burrell, Kay and husband Roy Free, Jr., and Gayla and husband Larry Shepherd all of Hayesville, NC; two sons, Ondas Brown and wife Becky of Jonesboro, GA and Carl E. Patterson and wife Martha of Hayesville, NC; three sisters, Iva Martin of Murphy, NC, Jessie Coffey of Aiken, SC, and Rebecca Dills of Hayesville, NC; three brothers, Sam Roach and Thurman Roach both of Hayesville, NC and Dan Roach of Robinsville, NC; ten grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren also survive. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Virgil Roach and Bobby Roach.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 3rd,at 11:00am, in the Chapel of Townson-Rose Funeral Home in Hayesville, NC with Rev. Mitchell Tutherow officiating. Burial will be at Bethel Cemetery. Grandsons and sons-in law will serve as pallbearers; Marc Brown, Jeff Patterson, Derek Anderson, Brandon Anderson, Adam Prather, Larry Shepherd, Roy Free, Jr., and special friends, Jerry Robinson, and Gary Barnes, Sr.

The family will receive friends from 7:00 to 9:00 pm, Friday, April 2nd at Townson-Rose Funeral Home in Hayesville.

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Lovada Taylor Ledford

Franklin, NC - Lovada Taylor Ledford, age 73, of Mimosa Drive, Franklin, NC passed away Wednesday, July 7, at her residence. She was a native of Macon County and was the daughter of the late Doc and Dixie Pendergrass Taylor. She was married to Kenneth Ledford for 52 years and was retired from Belden Electric Cord after 25 years service. She was a member of Windy Gap Baptist Church and enjoyed Church, family and children.

In addition to her husband she is survived by two daughters, Pamela Miller and husband Jerry and Kathy Thompson all of Franklin, NC; one son, Kennie Ledford of Franklin, NC; two sisters, Gracie Coggins of Franklin, NC and Dolly Pattillo of Smyrna, GA; two brothers, Jim Taylor of Lorain, OH and Tom Taylor of Franklin, NC. Nine grandchildren and three great grandchildren also survive. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Furman and Allen Taylor.

Funeral services will be held Sunday, July 11, 2010 at 2:30 p.m at Windy Gap Baptist Church with Rev. Mark Bishop and Rev. Greg Rogers officiating. Pallbearers will be Justin Thompson, Kyle Ledford, Kody Ledford, Brantley Williams, Scott Kirchman and Breanna Kirchman. Burial will be in the Windy Gap Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends, Saturday, July 10, 2010 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Bryant-Grant Funeral Home.

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Maxie Wild Ledford

Franklin, NC - Maxie Wild Ledford, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, finished this life’s journey and went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sep. 4, 2008.

She is survived by her husband, Charles Hershel Ledford; two sons and daughters-in-law, Terry and Cheryl Ledford of Easley, SC, and Tim and Kathy Ledford of Indian Trail, NC; three grandchildren, Ryan Ledford and wife, Jeni, of Monroe, NC, Kathryn Ledford of Charleston, SC, and Michael Ledford of Easley, SC; two great-grandchildren, Jacob and Madison Ledford of Monroe, NC; and one sister, Louise Wild of Knoxville, TN.

Shes is predeceased by her parents, Samuel Byers Wild and Sue Roberson Wild, two sisters, Nell Burnett and Loyce Duckett, and two half sisters, Ruby Irons, and Lena Irons.

Maxie ws born and raised in Etowah, TN, where she gradudated from high school as class Salutatorian. She served her country during World War II by working at Oak Ridge, TN.

Maxie was a devout Christian and loved to help others, especially little children. She kept the nursery at Chantilly and Cornerstone Baptist Churches for fifty-two years, retiring in 2004. Maxie loved to bake and enjoyed sharing her talent with everyone she met. At church she helped serve the Wednesday night suppers.

Memorials may be made to Cornerstone Baptist Church, 8947 Albemarle Road, Charlotte, NC 28227.

Visitation was held from 6:00 to 8:00pm on Sunday evening Sept. 7, 2008 at McEwen Funeral Service at Sharon Memorial Park and a Service to Celebrate the Life of Mrs. Ledford is Monday, September 8, 2008 at the hour of 11:00am at Cornerstone Baptist Church, 8947 Albemarle Road, Charlotte, NC 28227 with the Reverend Glenn Gunter and the Reverend Jerry Woolery officiating. Interment will follow at Sharon Memorial Park.The family has entrusted the arrangements and care for Mrs. Ledford to McEwen Funeral Service at Sharon Memorial Park, 5716 Monroe Road Charlotte, NC. 28212, 704-334-6421.

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Willie Ray Ledford

Franklin - Willie Ray Ledford, age 86, of Franklin, NC passed away Friday, November 7, 2008 in a Sylva Nursing Home. He was a native of Macon County and was the son of the late Hernando and Cortie Bingham Ledford. Mr. Ledford was a U S Army Veteran of WWII and was a retired crane operator He was a member of Black Mtn Baptist Church and attended Windy Gap Baptist Church.

Surviving are two daughters, Barbara Cowart of Franklin, NC and Jean Register of Oviedo, FL. Eighteen grandchildren and twenty-one great-grandchildren also survive.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Monday, November 10, 2008 at Bryant-Grant Funeral Home with Rev. Mike McConnell officiating. Burial will be held at Black Mountain Baptist Church Cemetery. Phil Terrell, Brian Terrell, Jack Hicks, Robert Cowart, Keith Cowart and Mike McConnell will serve as pallbearers.

The Franklin VFW Post #7339 and the American Legion Post #108 will conduct complete military graveside rites.

The family will receive friends Monday, November 11 from 1:00-2:00PM, one hour prior to the service at Bryant-Grant Funeral Home.

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Joshua Eugene Bernhisel Lee

Whittier, NC - Joshua Eugene Bernhisel Lee, age 26, of Whittier, NC, passed away Sunday, March 16, 2008 at his residence. He was a native of Swain County, NC, the son of Violet Bernhisel Lee of Whittier, NC, and the late Glen D. Long. He was a construction worker, and a Baptist by faith. He was a member of Wolfetown Stickball Team.

He is survived by his wife, Angela Esquivel, three daughters, Emma Gene Bernhisel, Olivia Mae Bernhisel and Jaylynne Kay Esquivel all of Cherokee, NC; two step-daughters, Kami Esquivel and Bryton Esquivel of Cherokee, NC; two brothers, Brandon W. Lee and Chad L. Bernhisel both of Whittier, NC.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, March 20th at 1:00pm at Yellow Hill Baptist Church in Cherokee, with Preacher Red Bradley and Preacher Denny Crowe officiating. Burial will be in the Church Cemetery. Members of Wolfetown Stickball Team will serve as pallbearers.

The body will be taken to the Church at 1:00pm Wednesday, where it will remain until the hour of the service.
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Johanna Wittig Lemaire

Franklin, NC - Johanna Wittig Lemaire, 99 of Franklin, NC, went home to be with her Lord on the 24th day of January 2010. She was born in Wattensheid, Germany on the 10th day of February 1910. She was the last of seven children born to Wilhelm and Emilie Wittig. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Georg Lemaire, sisters, Emma, Paula, Friedchen, Lieschen, and Martha, and one brother Hannes.

She loved the Lord and was a member of Union Methodist Church of Franklin. She loved gardening, reading the Bible, and her rose bush. She was most loving and unselfish to the many friends that had come to visit with her. Thank you to all that knew my grandmother and visited with her.

She is survived by a son, Luwe Lemaire of Franklin, NC, grandchildren: Angel Lemaire of Franklin, Deanna Stacey and husband Dan of Alabama, Gina Davis and husband Eric of Florida and Christopher Lemaire of Franklin, NC; great-grandchildren, Heidi, Joshua, D. J., Michael, George, Waylon, Amber, Zachary, Taylor; great-great-granchildren, Dakota, Hanna, Savannah, Skiler, and nieces and nephews in the Netherlands.

The family would like to extend its sincere gratitude to the nurses, CNA’s and staff on orange hall at Britthaven of Franklin for their care, support and compassion. She will be solely missed by all. We love you OMA.

A memorial service will be held at Bryant-Grant Funeral Home on the 6th February, 2010 at 3:00pm. Visitation will be from 2:00 till 3:00pm with Rev. Janet Jacobs Greene officiating.

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Jay LeShaw

Miami - Leshaw, Jay, 85, of Miami passed away Jan. 10 2011. He was born in Brooklyn, NY. Jay graduated from the University of Miami in 1950 after serving 3 years in the Air Force. He began his professional career as an archetecht and later becane Senior VP of Ceasar's World in Las Vegas.

After retirement he began a second career as a real estate consultant as a founder of Tecton, a business that continues to this day. He was a founding member of Temple Beth Am and a contributor to Technion, Brandeis, Hadassah, and many other causes. He enjoyed flying his own plane and attending to Hidden Valley Farm in Franklin. NC. and poker games with his friends. He and his wife were world travellers along with their children and grandchildren. His kind heart and sense of humor will be missed by all who knew him.

He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Ruth, daughter Meredeth (Carlos) Wolf, sons Gary and Dale (Gail) Leshaw, grandchildren Matthew, Jordana, Jarrod, Alyssa, and Mallory.

Funeral services will be held Wed. (Today) at 10:30 AM at Temple Beth Am, 5950 N. Kendall Dr. with interment in Mt. Nebo Kendall Memorial Gardens.

Arrangements by Riverside Gordon Memorial Chapel.
Published as a Courtesy of Bryant-Grant Funeral Home.

He retired from Underwriters Laboratories, Inc., where he was office manager for 34 years. He was a member and past vice-commander in the American Legion Charter in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, and was a WWII veteran. He was a member of the Lady of The Mountain Catholic Church.

He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Clara Cetner Lewicki; his two sons, William P. Lewicki and his wife Gail of Tracy, California and James M. Lewicki and his wife, Kimberly of Highlands, N.C.; two granddaughters, Rachel P. and Megan H. Lewicki.

A private service was held at the Lady of the Mountain Catholic Church in Highlands, on Monday, Feb. 25.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The Alzheimers Caregiver Retreat, 125 Hyatt Road, Franklin, NC 28734.

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Mack William Lewis

Franklin, NC - Mack William Lewis, age 75, of Lewis Rd., Franklin, NC passed away Tuesday, December 28, 2010 in a local hospital. A native of Macon County, NC he was the son of the late Oscar William and Vashtie Kiser Lewis. He was married to Frances McClure Lewis for fifty-two years. He was a machine operator in the textile industry.

In addition to his wife he is survived by one daughter, Missy Ledford and husband Denny of Franklin, NC; two sons, Mackie and Keith Lewis both of Franklin, NC; three sisters, Alice Coss, Mary Brooks and Babs Neely all of Frankln, NC. Two grandchildren, Dale Lewis and Samantha Ledford, one step-grandchild, Luke Hunter and 1 great-grandchild, Rylee Rogers also survive.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, December 30, 2010 at 2:30 pm in the Chapel of Bryant-Grant Funeral Home with Rev. Don Moffitt officiating. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Denny Ledford, Jim Williams, Dale Lewis, Luke Hunter, Tim Neely and Ross Shields. Honorary pallbearers will be Mark Dowdle, Dick Mashburn, Robert Wallace, Shorty Bateman and Raymond Shepherd. The family will receive friends from 1:30 - 2:30 pm, one hour prior to the service, at Bryant-Grant Funeral Home.

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Karen Gail Gaston Loetzer

Franklin, NC - Karen Gail Gaston Loetzer, age 60, of Country Bend Road, Franklin, NC passed away Thursday, July 30, 2009 at her residence. She was born in Coral Gables, FL, the daughter of the late Robert Lloyd and Frances Reed Gaston. She was employed by The Franklin Press where she was an advertising sales representative. She was a member of the Quilters Quild, Chamber of Commerce Board Member and volunteer, and the First Presbyterian Church.

She is survived by her husband of 26 years, Russell Robert Loetzer; one son, Robert Loetzer of Ozark, MO; two grandchildren; one brother, Randall Lloyd Gaston of Bellflower, CA; nieces and nephews, Laura, Lucy and Joseph Gaston of Hixson, TN.

A memorial service will be held Sunday, August 2 at 4:00 PM at the First Presbyterian Church with Pastor Bob Able officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to a Charity of one's choice.

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John Edmond Long

Franklin, NC - John Edmond Long passed away June 7, 2009 at his residence in Franklin, NC, after a long illness. A native of Jackson County, NC, he was the son of the late B. Napolean and Lizzie Bryson Long. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Roberta, two infants, Daniel and Barbara, brothers, Ben, Dewey, Glenn, Lewis and David Long.

As a teen, John served in the three CCC’s, at which time he helped erect the monument at Newfound Gap in the Great Smokies, which was dedicated by former President Roosevelt. He then went on to serve in the Merchant Marines. He retired from the Wayne-Westland School District, in Wayne, Michigan, several years ago.

He is survived by his wife, Sandra "Elayne" McCoy Long and step-grandson, Billy Blackwell of the home, sons, Ed and wife, Kathy of Woodhaven, Michigan, Bob and his wife, Mary of Belleville, Michigan, daughters, Susan Long of Westland, Michigan and Sandra Clark of Livonia, Michigan, sister, Jenna Vee Duncan of S. San Francisco, California, brothers, Vernon Long, of Las Vegas, Nevada and Leslie Long of Weaverville, NC; grandsons, Ryan and wife Mallory, Colin and wife Valerie, and Branden Long and Sean Clark, one great-grandson, Connor Long, step-son,Dwayne Blackwell, step-daughter, Darice Davis and husband Kevin, step-grandchildren, Billy, Bobby and Sara Blackwell and Kayley and Lindsey Davis. John was a member of Fair Haven Baptist Church of Westland, Michigan.

Graveside services will be held at 3:00pm Wednesday, June 10th at Cullowhee Baptist Church Cemetery. Rev. Eddie Stillwell will be officiating. Pallbearers will be Ryan Long, Branden Long, Sean Clark, Billy Blackwell, Mark Long and Dale McCall. Honorary pallbearers will be Algie McCall and Colin Long.

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Lillian Wilson Long

Topton, NC - Lillian Wilson Long, age 86, of Junaluska Road, Topton, NC passed away Friday, November 26, 2010 at a Murphy Hospital. She was born in Cherokee County, NC the daughter of the late Lee R. Mann and Nellie Morgan Mann. She was first married to Wayne Wilson who passed away in 1954 and second to John Long who passed away in 1984. She was a homemaker and was of the Baptist faith. She was a loving mother and grandmother and loved to garden.

She is survived by three daughters, JoAnn Solesbee and her husband, Jim of Nantahala, NC, Violet Sellers of Adrian, GA and Barbara Prince of Nantahala, NC; one step-daughter, Syretta Beatty of Gastonia, NC. Three grandsons, six granddaughters, nine great-grandsons, nine great-granddaughters, two great-great-granddaughters, and two great-great-grandsons also survive. She was preceded in death by a son-in-law, Earl Sellers, one son, Joe Lee Wilson, one granddaugher, Dotsy Wilson, one great-grandson, Hunter Cope; two sisters, Lillie Mae Clark and Loree Clark; one brother, Boyce Waldroop.

Funeral services will be held Monday, November 29 at 2:00PM in the Chapel of Townson-Rose Funeral Home in Andrews with Rev. Jerry Lambert officiating. Burial will be held at Aquone Cemetery. Grandsons and Great-Grandsons will serve as pallbearers. Nephews will serve as honorary pallbearers.

The family will receive friends Monday, November 29 from 1:00-2:00PM, one hour prior to service at Townson-Rose Funeral Home in Andrews.

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Dawn Deneice Lynn

Franklin, NC - Dawn Deneice Lynn, age 68, of Hickory Gap Road, Franklin, NC passed away, Tuesday, December 23, 2008 at her residence. She was a native of Orleans County, NY, the daughter, of the late Curtis L. Blount and Bernadine H. Parker Blount. She had worked as a trainer for State Farm Insurance, and was a member of the Red Hat Society.

She is survived by her daughter, Sheree Lewison of Plant City, FL and her son, David Lynn of Orlando, FL; a grandson, Brett Kahne also survives.

No services are planned. Memorials may be made to Moody Children’s Home, 2127 Iotla Church Road, Franklin, NC 28734.

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Joyce Elaine Luly

Franklin, NC - Joyce Elaine Luly passed away December 7, 2008 in Ft. Lauderdale, FL at the age of 85.

She was born in Hibbing, MN to Edwin and Myrtle Nord Stromwall and grew up in Aberdeen, SD, where she earned her nursing degree at Presentation College. She became a Cadet Nurse during World War II. Joyce and her husband, Captain George Luly, spent most of their lives in Duluth, MN and Ft. Lauderdale, moving to Franklin after The Captain’s retirement in 1971. Joyce spent many years as a registered nurse at Angel Hospital and also at Woodridge Hospital in Clayton, GA.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband and her sister, Janis. She is survived by four children; Jill, Jolaine, Kathleen and Michael, as well as seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held at St. Agnes Episcopal Church on August 14 at 2:00 PM with The Rev. Dorrie Pratt officiating.

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