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Harry Kenneth MacDougall, Jr.

Highlands - Harry Kenneth MacDougall, Jr. was born July 16, 1928 to Dorothy Lucille Trinkle and Harry Kenneth MacDougall, Sr. in Willoughby, Ohio (suburb of Cleveland). They moved to Miami, Florida in 1929.

Harry was a graduate of Andrew/Miami Jackson High, attended the University of Florida and the University of Miami. He graduated in 1959 with a BA in business.

He served as Second Lieutenant in the U.S. Army, in 1953 – 1954.

While working at Home Federal Savings & Loan he met the love of his life, Della Lucas.

After 42 years he retired from Home Savings Bank/Wachovia, in 1996.

Harry was loving and generous to his family and friends. He was always known as the “eternal optimist”; he loved the Lord, cherished his family, and lived life to the fullest.

Harry is survived by: wife, Della; daughter and her husband, Heather & Joe Mangum; son and his wife, Mickey & Dawn Lucas; brother, Malcolm MacDougall; sisters, Shirley Landgren and Pam Kuykendall; their children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.

Memorial services will be held Thursday, November 13 at 10:00AM at the First Presbyterian Church of Highlands, NC.

Please make any donations in memory of Harry Kenneth MacDougall, Jr. to:

Highlands-Cashiers Hospice, P.O. Box 190, Highlands, NC 28741.

Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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Garry Reynolds MacLean

Franklin - Garry Reynolds MacLean, age 58, of Franklin, NC passed away Wednesday, March 17, 2010 at Memorial Mission Hospital in Asheville. He was born in Poughkeepsie, NY, the son of Donald (Jack) MacLean and Lois Garrison MacLean of Franklin, NC. He was an electrical contractor and owned his own business, MacLean Electrical Contracting. Garry was well loved by all who knew him, he was a kind soul who helped many in the community. He was always smiling, never had a complaint, happy to do everything himself. He spoke softly and carried a big stick. He would want his friends and family to celebrate his life rather than to mourn his death. Garry has done everything and done it well, he enjoyed being and working outdoors, motorcyles, cars and tractors. Garry actively pursued the protection of liberty and freedom for all Americans.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by his wife of 36 years, Dianne Segall MacLean; two sons, Andrew Reynolds Jacob MacLean of Franklin, NC and Eric Ryan MacLean of Franklin; one brother, John Scott MacLean of Redondo Beach, CA.

A celebration of life for Garry will be held Wednesday, March 31 at 2:00 PM at the Franklin Covenant Church with Rev. John Makinson officiating. Friends and family are welcome.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Garry’s memory to the American Heart Association, 189 Thomas Heights Road, Franklin, NC 28734.

Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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Elba Ione Ledbetter Madison

Franklin, NC - Elba Ione Ledbetter Madison, age 85, of Bumgarner Lane, Franklin, NC, passed away Monday, October 27, 2008 in a Sylva hospital. She was a native of Macon County, the daughter of the late Harley and Essie Carpenter Ledbetter. She was married to the late Arnott Madison. She was a bookkeeper for Morrison Cafeteria, and a member of Bay Meadows Baptist Church in Jacksonville, FL. She was a graduate of Franklin High School, class of 1944.

She is survived by a step-son, Bill Madison of Franklin, NC; four sisters, Katherine Sanders of Longview, Washington, Alice Southard and Florence Taylor both of Franklin, NC, and Margaret Rhodes of McKinleyville, California; one brother, Homer Ledbetter of Minerva, Ohio, one grandchild, Britt Reynolds also survives. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Sandra Linton, three sisters, Edna Huscusson, Annie Kell and Estelle Potts, also a brother, Lyman Ledbetter.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, October 30th at 2:00pm in the Chapel of Bryant-Grant Funeral Home, with Rev. Robert Dryman, Rev. Jack Weeks and Rev. Tommy Fouts offficiating. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 800pm Wednesday evening at Bryant-Grant Funeral Home. 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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Hal Hawley Mahuron

Franklin - Hal Hawley Mahuron, age 84, Franklin, NC passed away Monday, September 22, 2008 at a local nursing home. He was born in Seward Co., KS, the son of N.B. and Mabel Reed Mahuron. He was a US Army Veteran of WWII. Hal was a Captain in the 186th Combat Infantry Division. He received the Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal, the Bronz Star, and the Southern Philippine Liberation Ribbon, and the World War II Victory Medal. Following the Enola Gay and the bombing of Hiroshima, Hal arrived in Hiroshama three weeks later as part of the Occupational Forces.

Hal was part of the NASA project in 1969 in America’s successful landing a man on the moon. He was an employee of General Electirc for thirty five years. He served on the Boards of Elders in various Christian churches and organizations throughout his lifetime.

He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Martha Myers Mahuron; one daughter, Lisa Mostrom and husband, Dr. Paul Mostrom of Ballston Spa; NY, one son, Mark Alan Mahuron and wife Beverly of Orlando, FL; one sister, Rebecca Ann Petty of Liberal, KS. He is survived by four grandchildren as well.

Memorial services will be held Saturday, October 4 at 2:00 PM at the First Alliance Church with Rev. Mitch Schultz and Larry & Susan Pons officiating. The VFW Post #7339 and American Legion Post #108 will perform complete military rites at the Presbyterian Columbarium, White Oak Street, Franklin, NC.

The family will receive friends Saturday, October 4 from 1:00-2:00 PM, one hour prior to service at the First Alliance Church.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Christian Traning Center International(C.T.C.I.), 234 Watchman Lane, Franklin, NC 28734.

Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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Michael Malinovsky

Charleston SC - Dr. Michael R. Malinovsky of Charleston, SC, formerly of Franklin, NC, passed away Monday, May 26, 2008, after a long, hard-fought battle with cancer. He was 67.

Born in Chicago, Illinois on July 1, 1940, Dr. Mike received his B.A. from Depauw University in 1962, his Masters in Clinic Psychology from the University of Florida in 1964, and his M.D. from Washington University in St. Louis, Mo. in 1969. Board certified in internal medicine, he began his medical career as a Naval physician (at Portsmouth Naval Hospital and then Naval Hospital Jacksonville) before moving into private practice (first in Franklin, NC and most recently in Charleston, SC at Roper Hospital's Kiawah-Seabrook Medical Center).

Throughout his life, he took every opportunity to live life to the fullest. Dr. Mike felt privileged to practice medicine and honored to care for and get to know the many patients he treated over the years. He enjoyed the professional rapport and the personal friendships he shared with his many colleagues and co-workers. Outside of the office, he was an avid photographer, gardener, woodworker, reader, traveler and Civil War buff, and he took great pleasure in the friendships he made as he pursued these interests. But to him his greatest joy and his time most well-spent was with his family and close friends, especially his wife of 46 years, Susan O'Hare Malinovsky, his children, and his grandchildren. Whether it was coaching or watching sporting events, hiking in the mountains, biking around the islands, playing on the beach, boating in the rivers, or just visiting with friends, he was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, uncle and friend.

He had a unwavering will to live a full and active life and an unfailing positive attitude in times of challenge and adversity. He touched many lives and many hearts. To know him was to love him. He will be dearly remembered and greatly missed.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by two daughters, Jessica M. Traynham (Easley, SC) and Jennifer D. Malinovsky (Atlanta, GA); a son, Michael O. Malinovsky and daughter-in-law, Robin B. Malinovsky (Atlanta, GA); six grandchildren, (Sawyer, Nicholas, Carson, Michael, Christopher and Taylor); his mother, Virginia Malinovsky; sister, Susan Trembley; and brother, Donald Malinovsky (all of Orlando, FL), and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.

A memorial service is planned for Saturday, May 31, 2008, at 1:30 p.m., St. John's Parish, 3673 Maybank Highway, John's Island, SC 29455.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to the Blood and Marrow Transplant Unit at Roper Hospital, 316 Calhoun Street, Charleston, SC 29401 or to the Ronald McDonald House, 81 Gadsden Street, Charleston, SC 29401.

Arrangements are being handled by J. HENRY STUHR, INC., WEST ASHLEY CHAPEL. Condolences can be sent to condolences@gryantgrantfuneral home.com and will be forwarded to the funeral home. Please indicate Dr. Mike in the subject line.

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Alice Joan Mallory

Franklin, NC - Alice Joan Mallory, age 73, of Franklin, NC passed away Monday, August 25, 2008 at a local nursing home. She was born in Camden, NJ, the daughter of Florence Elizabeth Ferugeson of South Hampton, NJ and the late Edward Valentine James, Sr. She was married to the late Bill Mallory. She had worked for Walmart as a sales telephone operator. She attended Mt. Sinai Assembly of God Church.

In addition to her mother, she is survived by two daughters, Sharon Alice Dorsey of Tyler, TX and Susan Marie McMullin of Middleburg, FL; two step-daughters, Charlene Abbadie of Middleburg, FL and Debbie Reynari of Hollywood, FL; two sons, Thomas Edward Barlow of Hollywood, FL and David Andrew Barlow of Franklin, NC; two sisters, Phyllis Ann Noecker of South Hampton, N.J. and Florence Morgan of Arlington, TX; Jack Christian James of Ferris, TX. Eleven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren also survive. She was preceded in death by a brother, Edward Valentine James II. A private memorial service will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Love Ministries " Assembly of God Organization" or to the March of Dimes, 6 Roberts Road, Asheville, NC 28803.

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A. J. Mallory

Franklin, NC - A. J. Mallory, age 68, of Mallory Mountain Road, Franklin, NC, passed away Sunday, November 2, 2008 at his home, surrounded by his family. He was a native of Dade County, FL, the son of Jacqueline Dempsey Everett, of Franklin, NC, and the late Andrew F. Mallory. He was a carpenter, and attended Prentiss Church of God. He built and drove race cars, and was an avid fisherman.

In addition to his mother, he is survived by three daughters, Julie Lynn Mallory Bolduc and Jerry, of Ocala, FL, Debra Ann Mallory of Miami, FL and April Marie Lynn Mallory Marchant and Scott of Phoeniz, AZ; two sons, Andrew Franklin Mallory of Massachusetts and Mark Aaron Mallory of Franklin, NC; his loving companion, Jean Vanhook of Franklin, NC and his loving ex-wife, Doris Mallory of Phoenix, AZ; one sister, Ginger Mallory of Otto, NC; one brother, Duane L. Mallory of Flagler Beach, FL; three grandchildren, Billye Michelle Mallory of Ocala, FL, Sgt. Joseph Parris of Ft. Bragg, NC and Jeffrey Parris of Okechobee, FL, two great-grandchildren also survive. He was preceded in death by a brother Barry Mallory, and step-father, Hugh K. Everett.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, November 6th at 2:00pm at Oak Grove Baptist Church, with Rev. Tim Hayes officiating. Burial will be in the Church Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Bruce Schell, John Wilson, Mark Mallory, William Vanhook, Jr., William Roth, and Barry Mallory, Jr.

Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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Barry Mallory, Sr.

Franklin - Barry F. Mallory, SR. age 67 of Punta Gorda, FL went home to be with the Lord July 15, 2008 at his home with his family at his bedside. He was born april 14, 1941 in Miami, FL. Barry was a servant of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and served in many ministries throughout his life teaching and leading by example.

He was a deacon at First Baptist Church of Punta Gorda and a member of Gideons International Peace River Camp and a licensed and ordained minister of the gospel of Jesus Christ at Mt. Elon Baptist Church in Smith Creek, FL. Barry Loved fishing, hunting and was an accomplished guitarist who enjoyed playing music with his family.

He will be greatly missed by his wife of 49 years, Ginger Mallory: sons Barry (Terri) Mallory II and Robert (Martha) Mallory: daughter Natalie (Vinny) Perrone; grandson, Vincent Perrone; grandaughters, Ginger Perrone and Nichole (Andy) Wirgau; great-grandson Ezekiel Wirgau; mother and father Jackie andKenney Everette, brothers Andrew Mallory and Duane (Linda) Mallory and sister, Andrea Bridges.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Tuesday, July 22, 2008 qt the Oak Grove Baptist Church with the Rev. Mack Hutson officiating. Burial will be in the Church Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to The Gideons International Peace River Camp for placement of bibles, P O Box 380663, Murdock FL 33938-0663.

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Hattie Marie Maney

Franklin, NC - Hattie Marie Maney, age 53, of Barnes Cove Road, Franklin, NC passed away Wednesday, March 17, 2010 at her residence. She was a native of Macon County, the daughter of Rebecca Bates Sanders of Gastonia, NC and the late James Logan Sanders.. She was a homemaker and was of the Jehovah Witness faith. She loved doing crafts.

In addition to her mother, she is survived by her husband of 33 years, Harry Maney; her daughter, Angie Maney of Franklin, NC and her son, Billy J. Maney of Clarksville, GA; her granddaughter, Abbygale Maney; one sister, Faye Smith of Clover, SC; four brothers David Bingham, Charles Sanders and Carroll Sanders of Clover, SC and Robert Sanders fo Mt. Holly, NC.

Graveside services will be held Saturday, March 20 at 2:30 PM at Tippett Cemetery with Rev. John Raby officiating. Robert Maney, William Maney, Mark Mashburn, Richard Davis, Sr, Richard Davis, Jr and Jackie Zimmerman will serve as pallbearers.

The family will receive friends Saturday, March 20 from 12:30-2:00PM at Bryant-Grant Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in memory of Hattie to the family.

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Robert P. "Bobby" Marshall

Franklin, NC - Robert P. "Bobby" Marshall, age 74, of Marshall Cove Road, Franklin, NC passed away Sunday, October 19, 2008 at an Asheville Hospital. He was born in Alamance County, NC, the son of the late George Dewey " Buck" and Nellie Maude Womack Marshall. He was a Veteran of the US Army and was a member of the Franklin VFW Post #7339. He was a meat cutter for Bryson Food Store and was a member of Union United Methodist Church and attended Newfound Baptist Church. Mr. Marshall enoyed repairing TV’s and watching baseball.

He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Edith Kraus Marshall; one daughter, Donyela McCall and her husband, Mike of Cashiers, NC; one son, Ralph Marshall of Franklin, NC; one sister, Deweyetta Nealis and Daryl of Hampton, GA; five grandchildren, Justin Hicks, Joseph Marshall, Jamie McConnell, Jackie Marshall and Patricia McCall; one great-grandson, Colby James McConnell; two nephews, Bobbie Nealis and Rusty Nealis; one niece, Leisa Phillips.

Memorial services will be held Saturday, October 25 at 1:00 PM at Prentiss Church of God with Rev. Tim Hayes and S.J. Waters officiating. The Franklin VFW Post #7339 and the American Legion Post #108 will conduct full military services.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Prentiss Church of God, 59 Church Hill Lane, Franklin, NC 28734.

Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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Roy Wesley Marshall

Cashiers, NC - Roy Wesley Marshall, age 89, of Swiss Lane, Cashiers, NC, passed away Monday, May 19, 2008 at his residence.

Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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Bruce Mashburn

Franklin, NC - Bruce Mashburn, age 67, of Henry Road, Franklin, NC went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, Wednesday, March 31, 2010 at his residence. He was a lifelong resident of Macon County, the son of the late Lawrence Grady and Jane Henry Mashburn. He was a Veteran of the US Army. He was a heavy equipment operator and he loved logging and carpenter work. Bruce was a member of the Ellijay Missionary Baptist Church where he served as a deacon and was very active in the Church and Cemetery.

He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Barbara Higdon Mashburn; his daughter, Tammy Lequire and her husband Russ of Franklin, NC; his son Loyd Mashburn and his wife, Evelyn of Franklin, NC; two grandchildren, Daniel Lequire and Megan Lequire; three sisters, Nina Wood of Franklin, NC, Rosa Wood of Canyonville, OR and Alice Underwood of Yellow Mtn., NC; two brothers, David Mashburn and Dayton Mashburn of Franklin, NC. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Mildred Vaughn and Gertrude Mashburn, two brothers, Furman and Howard Mashburn.

Funeral services will be held Friday, April 2 at 3:00PM at Ellijay Missionary Baptist Church with Rev. Billy Sellers officiating. Daniel Lequire, Gerald Woods, Jack Henry, Keith Braun, Tony Bolick and Bob Davidson will serve as pallbearers. Burial will be held at Ellijay Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery.

The family will receive friends, Friday April 2 from 1:00-3:00PM, two hours prior to service at Ellijay Missionary Baptist Church.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Bruce’s memory to the Ellijay Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, c/o Wanda Bolick, 85 Woodrowe Lane, Franklin, NC 28734.

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David A. Mashburn

Franklin, NC - David Austin Mashburn, age 91, of Noah Gibson Road, Franklin, NC passed away Tuesday, April 22, 2008 at a local nursing home. He was a native of Macon County, the son of the late Ras and Anna Bryson Mashburn. He was a US WWII Navy Veteran, where he worked in the ammunition depot and served in several areas of the South Pacific Theatre. He worked for Zickgraf Lumber, was a carpentry worker and attended Ridgecrest Baptist Church.

He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Mary Lee Pannell Mashburn; two daughters, Martha Bates and her husband, Danny " Chuckie" of Franklin, NC and Betty Annette Williams and her husband, Jim of Clayton, GA; one son, Marvin Mashburn and his wife, Frankie of Franklin, NC; one sister, Ella Mae Sykes of Mountain City, TN. Six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren also survive. He was preceded in death by a son, James David Mashburn, one sister, Effie Tallent, three brothers, Otis Mashburn, George Mashburn and Charlie Mashburn, one grandson, James David Mashburn, Jr.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, April 24 at 4:00PM in the Chapel of Bryant-Grant Funeral Home with Rev. Thomas Fouts, Rev. Robert Dryman and Rev. Bill Wooten officiating. Burial will be in the Ridgecrest Baptist Church Cemetery. Jimmy Williams, Charles Williams, Ricky Mashburn, Marty Mashburn, Danny Bates and Greg Moore will serve as pallbearers.

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

The family will receive friends, Thursday, April 24 from 3:00-4:00PM, one hour prior to the service at Bryant-Grant Funeral Home.

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Jessie Wymer Mason

Franklin - Jessie Wymer Mason, age 80, of South Skeenah Road, Franklin, NC went to be with his Lord Saturday, February 27, 2010 at his home. He was born February 8, 1930 in Rabun County, GA, to the late Dan and Ida Hastings Mason. He loved his family and enjoyed gardening, camping and fishing. He was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church.

He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Maggie Ledford Mason of the home; two sons, Danny Mason and wife Dana of Franklin, NC, Bill Mason and wife Chris of Franklin, NC; one sister, Sarah Keener of Clayton, GA; one brother, Frank Mason of Franklin, NC; six grandchildren, Toby, Jody, Zachery and Amanda Mason, Shawnna Key and Ryan Dunn; six great-grandchildren, Max, Makenzie, Landon, Tyler Mason, Wyatt and Chloe Key; several nieces and nephews also survive. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister, Julie Chastain; three brothers, Earl, Woodrow and J.R. Mason.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, March 2, 2010 at 2:00 PM at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church with Rev. Eddie Stillwell and Rev. Frank Rodriquez officiating. Burial will be in Pleasant Hill Baptist Church Cemetery. Toby Mason, Jody Mason, Zachery Mason, Ryan Dunn, Michael Key and Gary Mason will serve as pallbearers. Nephews, Doug Mason, Keith Mason, Junior Mason, Jack Mason, Harvey Hastings and Tommy Chastain will serve as honorary pallbearers.

The family will receive friends, Monday, March 1st from 6:00 till 8:00 PM at Bryant-Grant Funeral Home.

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Daniel Clifford Massey, Jr

Franklin, NC - Daniel Clifford Massey, Jr. age 69, of Hurst Circle, Franklin, NC passed away Sunday, March 28, 2010 at an Asheville Hospital. He was born in Putnam Co., FL, the son of the late Daniel Clifford Massey, Sr. and Mary Helen Moody Massey. He was a painter.

He is survived by his wife of 14 1/2 years, Clara Waldroop Massey; one daughter, Deanette Shell and her husband, Tim of Palatka, FL; two sons, Daniel Clifford Massey III of Palatka, FL and Jerry K. Massey of Anna, TX; two step-daughters, Sherry Dillard Williamson and her husband, Dustin of Franklin, NC and Pamela Dillard Shepherd and her husband, Michael of Franklin,NC; two sisters, Donna Harris of Florida and Glenda Wyatt of Franklin, NC and one brother, Jerry Massey of Florida. Five grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and five step-grandchildren also survive. He was preceded in death by a daughter, June Lynette Massey and a son, Randy Michael Massey; two brothers, Robert Massey and Steven Massey.

Memorial services will be held Friday, April 2 at 1:00PM in the Chapel of Bryant-Grant Funeral Home with Rev. Vic Greene officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Daniel’s memory to the Charity of one’s choice.

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Elizabeth (Betsy) Lamy Mather

Highlands - Elizabeth (Betsy) Lamy Mather, 87 passed away in Highlands, NC, on January 1, 2010. The daughter of Verena Hogan and George Prosper Lamy, she was born and educated in St. Louis, MO.

Betsy married Nelson Gatch in St. Louis after WWII and had two daughters (Ann & Jane). Nelson died shortly after Jane was born. Betsy then married William Pierson Brodhead of St. Louis with whom she had 6 children (William Jr., Robert, Peter, Dorothy, Lamy, Lisa).

In 1959 the family moved to Sarasota, Florida. In 1966, she married Tim (Thomas W.) Mather of Sarasota, FL. Tim, the father of three sons (Timmy, David, and Jeff Mather) took the entire family to live in Barcelona, Spain for the years, 1967-1968. Betsy and Tim spent their summers in Highlands, NC beginning 1970. In 1997 Tim passed away.

Betsy was active in the Catholic Church. She and Tim were founding members of The Field Club of Sarasota.

Betsy’s three husbands, her children Ann Tripp Gatch and Timmy Mather, and sister Jane Gunter predecease her.

Betsy leaves Jane Gatch Hayo of St. Louis; William Brodhead of Riegelsville, PA; Robert Brodhead of Palm Harbor, FL; Peter Brodhead of Savannah, GA; Dorothy Brodhead Bailey of Franklin, TN; Lamy Brodhead Buck of Guyton, GA and Lisa Brodhead Howell of Ocala, FL as well as 14 Grandchildren and 3 Great-grand children.

Funeral Mass will be held at the Chapel at Incarnation Catholic Church at 2901 Bee Ridge Rd, Sarasota, FL on Saturday, January 16th at 10:00 AM. A reception will be held at The Field Club after the service. A Mass will be held at Our Lady of the Mountains Catholic Church in Highlands, NC at 9 am on Friday, Jan 8th. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Highlands-Cashiers Hospice 190 Hospital Drive, Highlands, NC 28741 (828) 526-1402. Send notes of condolences: c/o Jane Hayo, 365 Gascony Way, St. Louis, MO 63122.

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Charles Robert Norris Maybury

Highlands, NC -Charles Robert Norris Maybury, Jr, age 75, of Glen Falls Road, Highlands, NC passed away August 18, 2008 at a Harris Regional Hospital in Sylva, NC. He was born in Union County, NJ the son of Charles Robert Norris Maybury, Sr and Henrietta R. Bell Maybury. He was married to the late Mary Ratliff who passed away Januray 2007. He was a US Airforce Veteran during the Korean Conflict and was former owner of The Cheese Shoppe in Highlands, NC. Mr. Maybury was a former member of the Highlands Rotary and the JC Club.

He is survived by his daughter, Linda Hunter and Dale Walker of Dillard, GA; two grandchildren, James Michael Hunter and Amanda Rose Talley. Two great-grandchildren also survive.

Memorial services will be held Wednesday, August 20 at 5:00 PM in the Chapel of Bryant-Grant Funeral Home in Highlands with Chaplain Martha Porter officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Highlands-Cashiers Hospice. PO Box 190, Highlands, NC 28741.

Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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Judie McCafferty

Bryson City - Judie McCafferty of Needmore, Bryson City, NC lost her 6 month fight with lung cancer December 12th, 2008 at her residence. She was born in Kewanee, IL but called Bryson City, NC home. She was the daughter of Paul Westerlund and Lois Drehmer. She was an accountant at Nantahala Village and Mountain Ford of Bryson City, genealogist, story narrator, homemaker, beloved wife and an awesome mother. She will be missed greatly.

She is survived by her husband of 29 years, Harold McCafferty; her daughter Tara Lea Todd Keener and Husband Rodney of Cantonment, FL; her son Timothy Nyles Todd and wife Laura of Southern Pines, NC; four sisters, Pauline Makowski, Susan Egbert, Priscilla Blattner and Diane Westerlund; five brothers, Steven, Richard, Roger, Daniel Westerlund and Tony Goellner; one granddaughter Logan; family member Bentley, their beloved St Bernard.

The family received friends at their home on Dec 12th and 13th. In lieu of flowers, the family would like to receive donations to help pay for the medical bills. Please send them to Tim Todd at 845 N Saylor St, Southern Pines, NC 28387.

Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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Johnny Dallas McCall

Franklin, NC - Johnny Dallas McCall, age 66, of Carter Road, Franklin, NC passed away, Monday, March 29 at his residence. He was a lifelong resident of Macon County, the son of the late George and Floy Southards McCall. He was a US Army Veteran and was retired from the Department of Transportation. He was a member of the Community Baptist Church. Dallas loved to fish and loved music.

He is survived by his wife of 26 years, Annie Brooks McCall; one daughter, Margaret and two sons, Jamie and Johnny; two step-sons, Brian and David; three grandchildren, Katie, Michael and Terry; five sisters, Cora McMurray, Dorothy Dietz, Mildred Giles, Margaret Sanders and Karen Carnes; two sister-in-laws, Linda Garner and Lucille McCall. He was preceded in death by a son, Joel McCall and two brothers, Ken McCall and Bill McCall.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, April 1 at 2:00PM in the Chapel of Bryant-Grant Funeral Home with Rev. David Williams and Rev. Mark Bishop officiating. Burial will be held at Moore-Welch Cemetery. Darren Worley, Bo Garrison, Clyde Steele, Jim Ashe, Tim Scruggs, Freddie Dills, Jason Brown and Jeff Wallace will serve as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be current and retired DOT. The VFW Post #7339 and American Legion Post # 108 will conduct complete military graveside rites.

The family will receive friends Wednesday, March 31 from 6:00-8:00PM at Bryant-Grant Funeral Home.

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Kenneth Rogers McCall

Franklin, NC - Kenneth Rogers McCall, age 70, of Franklin, NC passed away Monday, November 30, 2009 at a Sylva Hospital. He was a native of Macon County, NC the son of the late George H. and Floy Jean Southards McCall. He worked in the Bridge Department for the NC DOT. He was a member of Rose Creek Baptist Church and he loved fishing, collecting guns, caps and knives.

He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Lucille Pickens McCall; three daughters, Vicki Giesy, Debbie Albrecht and her husband, Mark and Lori McCall all of Franklin, NC; one son, Randall McCall of Franklin, NC; five sisters, Margaret Sanders, Cora Mae MacMurray, Dorothy Deitz, Karen Carnes, and Mildred Giles all of Franklin, NC; one brother, Dallas McCall of Franklin, NC; six grandchildren, Tiffani and Tanyr Giesy, Tyler and Caleb Albrecht and Kristen and Hailey McCall. He was preceded in death by a brother, Bill McCall.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, December 2 at 2:00 PM in the Chapel of Bryant-Grant Funeral Home with Rev. Morris Tippett and Rev. Cadon Fouts officiating. Burial will be held at Moore-Welch Cemetery. Chuck Brooks, Scott Lewis, Skip Sanders, Adam Tallent, Corey Phillips and Mark Corbin will serve as pallbearers.

The family will receive friends Tuesday, December 1 from 6:00-8:00 PM at Bryant-Grant Funeral Home.

Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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Lillie Mae McCall

Highlands, NC - Lillie Mae McCall, age 95, of Highlands, NC, passed away Thursday, May 20, 2010 in a Ducktown, Tennessee nursing home. She was a native of Mountain Rest, SC, the daughter of the late Frank and Rosa Nix McCall. She was married to the late Tolliver E. McCall. She had worked for the Episcopal Church of the Incarnation in Highlands, NC and for Highlands Biological Station. She was a member of Clear Creek Baptist Church for over 50 years, where she was a former Sunday School Teacher and Bible School Teacher.

She is survived by two sons, Carter McCall of Epworth, GA and Leon McCall and his wife Earlene of Gainesville, GA; a sister, Lassie Norton of Acworth, GA and a half-sister, Judy Goorey of Franklin, NC; a brother, Elmer McCall of Franklin, NC; three grandchildren, Nancy Souther and husband, Scotty, Diane Klin and Keith McCall; seven great-grandchildren also survive.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by three sisters, Pauline McConnell, Gladys Dendy and Margie McKinney; two brothers Carl McCall and Hoyt McCall and also two infant brothers Herbert and Harvey McCall; one grandson, Kenneth McCall; one great-granddaughter; two daughters-in-law, Joan McCall and Sue McCall.

Funeral services will be held Sunday, May 23rd at 3:00pm in the Chapel of Bryant-Grant Funeral Home in Franklin, with Dr. Tom Jordan and Rev. Roy Lowe officiating. Burial will be at Scaly Mountain United Methodist Church Cemetery. Pallbearers will be grandsons, Keith McCall and Matthew McCall and nephews. The family will receive friends from 1:00 to 3:00 pm, two hours prior to the service at Bryant-Grant Funeral Home.

Memorials may be made to American Diabetes Association, Greenville-Spartanburg NC-SC Office, 16-A Brozzini Court, Greenville, SC 29615.

Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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Ricky George McCall

Highlands - Rickey George McCall, age 40, of Dillard Road, Highlands, NC, passed away Saturday, October 24, 2009 at his residence. He was a native of Macon County, the son of the late Leon and Halley Talley McCall. He was a construction worker and equipment operator. He was a member of Carvers Chapel Baptist Church. He was a good and devoted father.

He is survived by one daughter, Britney McCall of Clayton, GA; four sons, Ricky Jordan McCall of Otto, NC, Randall McCall of Highlands, NC, Wayland McCall of Clayton, GA and David McCall of Highlands, NC; three sisters, Julie Reed of Clayton, GA, Laura McCall of Highlands, NC and Jane McCall of Franklin, NC.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, October 28th at 2:00 PM in the Chapel of Bryant-Grant Funeral Home in Highlands, with Rev. Alton Dendy and Rev. Allen Webb officiating. Burial will be at Miller Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Doug McCall, Shawn McCall, Kevin Earp, Jordan McCall, Gary McClure and Phillip Nix.

The family will receive friends from 1:00 till 2:00 PM, one hour prior to the service at Bryant-Grant Funeral Home in Highlands. Memorials may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, 332 N. Lauderdale Street, Memphis, TN 38105-2794.

Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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Reba Lee Cunningham McClure

Franklin, NC - Reba Lee Cunningham McClure, age 89, of McClure Road, Franklin, NC passed away Thursday, April 9, 2009 at her residence. She was a native of Macon County, NC, the daughter of the late Aaron Patton and Ethel Fulcher Cunningham. She was married to Harold W. McClure who passed away January 11, 1998. She was a homemaker and a member of Clarks Chapel United Methodist Church. She loved quilting, embroidery and growing flowers.

She is survived by her two daughters, Evelyn Vanhook and her husband Mike, of Franklin, NC and Helen Harris and her husband Doug, of Greensboro, NC; four grandchildren; Dalona Johnson of Franklin, NC, Duane Vanhook of Waynesville, NC, Brittany Harris and Brian Harris both of Greensboro, NC. Three great-grandchildren, Damon and Dawson Johnson and Dillon Vanhook. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Thelma McClure who died in 1987, also a sister, Adaline Hyde and three brothers, Vernon, Fred, and Woodrow Cunningham.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 11th at 11:00am in the Chapel of Bryant-Grant Funeral Home, with Rev. Al Beck officiating. Burial will be in the Clarks Chapel United Methodist Church Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Dennis Johnson, Duane Vanhook, Brian Harris, Milton Cunningham, George Cunningham, and Tommy Vanhook.

The family will receive friends from 10:00 till 11:00am, Saturday, one hour prior to the service at Bryant-Grant Funeral Home.

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

Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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Georgia Farmer McConnell

Franklin, NC - Georgia Farmer McConnell, age 80, passed away Monday, February 8, 2010 at a local hospital. She was a lifelong native of Macon County, the daughter of the late James and Zoa DeHart Farmer. She was married to Thurman "Bud" McConnell who passed away October 1, 1999. She was a homemaker and a member of Black Mountain Baptist Church. She enjoyed spending time with Benjamin and liked talking to her friends on the phone.

She is survived by one daughter, Linda Higdon and her husband, Bill of Franklin, NC and one son, Bennie McConnell of Franklin, NC; one granddaughter, Megan and one great-grandson, Benjamin; one sister, Louise Robinson of Morganton, NC and one brother, J.L. Farmer and his wife, Frances of Brevard, NC.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, February 10 at 2:00PM in the Chapel of Bryant-Grant Funeral Home with Rev. John Raby officiating. Burial will be at Prentiss Baptist Church Cemetery. Freddie McConnell, Wade McConnell, Jr, Elbert McConnell, Buster Tallent, Roger Hall and Scott Mason will serve as pallbearers.

The family will receive friends Wednesday, February 10 from 1:00-2:00PM, one hour prior to service at Bryant-Grant Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Hands of Hope, c/o Rick & Jenny Campbell, PO Box 789, Iaeger, WVA 24844.

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Gibson Jefferson McConnaughey

Highlands -Gibson Jefferson McConnaughey died in Highlands, North Carolina on May 2, 2009 after a brief illness.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, William Cary McConnaughey. She is survived by her sons, Jefferson and Joseph McConnaughey, and a granddaughter, Elizabeth Barksdale McConnaughey.

Mrs. McConnaughey was the author of a cookbook, “Two Centuries of Virginia Plantation Cooking,” that went through multiple printings. She was also author of several abstracts of Amelia County, Virginia deed books that were well-regarded in genealogical circles.

The Burial Office will be read for Mrs. McConnaughey Thursday, May 6, 2009 at 1:30 p.m. at the Episcopal Church of the Incarnation, Highlands, North Carolina.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Highlands Cashiers Hospital or to Chestnut Hill of Highlands.

Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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“Mac” Mericus McCoy

Plantation, Florida - McCoy, “Mac” Mericus, age 85, of Plantation, Florida, went to be with Jesus on February 13, 2009. Mac was born in 1923 in the small community of Goldmine outside of Franklin, North Carolina. He also lived in Pontiac, Michigan and Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

He served in the military as a sergeant in the Marines. He retired after 32 years of service at the State Farm Insurance Co., as an independent agent. He was a kind, loving and honest man that served the Lord and was loved by those who knew him.

Mac leaves behind his wife of 22 years, Barbie; son John (Brenda); daughter Jill; sister Georgie (Lewis); stepchildren Laurie (David), Leigh (Jack), Mark, seven grandchildren, Lindsay (Jayme), Christopher, Casey (Jason), Courtney, Olivia, Alexa and Jackson. We will sorely miss our Mac and thank our Lord for blessing us with his presence.

Visitation, Friday from 5 to 8 PM, with a service Saturday, 2:00 PM at Plantation Community Church. Donation can be made to: Vitas Hospice Care, 5420 NW 33 Ave., Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33309; Child Evangelism of Broward County Inc., P.O. Box 735, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33302-0735 or Building fund of Plantation Community Church, 6501 W. Broward Blvd., Plantation, FL 33317.

Cremation arrangements with T. M. RALPH FUNERAL HOME PLANTATION, 7001 NW 4 St., Plantation, FL 33317, 954-587-6888, www.tmralph.com .

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Robert Lee (R. L.) McGaha

Franklin, NC - Robert Lee (R. L.) McGaha, age 87, of Bryson City Road, Franklin, NC, passed away Sunday, January 25, 2009 in an Asheville hospital. He was a native of Macon County, the son of the late James Fred McGaha and Vinnie Matlock McGaha. He was married first to Mattie Pearl Bryson McGaha, who passed away in 1995, and is survived by his second wife Mary Gordon Seay McGaha.

He was retired from the US Army, after 27 years of service. He served during World War II, Korean War, and Vietnam War. His service included assignments in Panama, Guam, Germany, Thailand, South Korea, and numerous stateside posts. His awards include the Combat Infantryman’s Badge, Bronze Star, Purple Heart, the Meritorious Service Medal, the Good Conduct Medal, and the Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry. He retired as a Command Sergeant Major.

He was a member of Cowee Baptist Church.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by a daughter, Annie Lee Olive and her husband Jerrel of Fuquay Varina, NC; a son, Bill McGaha and his wife Stephanie of Franklin, NC, a step-daughter, Jennifer Watts, and her husband Jerry, of Clayton, GA; two step-sons, Danny Seay of Franklin, NC and Dale Seay, and his wife Denise, of Powder Springs, GA; eleven grandchildren also survive. He was preceded in death by a sister, Grace Pierrett.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, January 29th at 2:00pm at Cowee Baptist Church, with Rev. David Powell and Rev. Tommy Fouts officiating. Burial will be in the Church Cemetery. The Franklin VFW Post #7339 and American Legion Post #108 will conduct military graveside rites. Pallbearers will be Travis Seay, Danny Seay, Jerry H. Watts, John Olive, Jeremy McGaha and Andy McGaha.

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

Memorials may be made to Cowee Baptist Church Building Fund, 6301 Bryson City Road, Franklin, NC 28734. Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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Floy Jean Southards McCall

Franklin, NC - Floy Jean Southards McCall, of Mack Branch Road, Franklin, NC, passed away Friday, January 18, 2008 in a local nursing home. She was a native of Macon County, a daughter of the late John and Ida Welch Southards. She was married to the late George H. McCall, who passed away in 1994. She loved all her family and friends, she worked several years for Angel Hospital, because she loved the elderly. She was a member of the Franklin Church of God.

She is survived by five daughters, Cora Mae MacMurray, Dorothy Deitz and her husband Mark, Mildred Giles and husband Bruce, Margaret Sanders and husband Skip, all of Franklin, NC; and Karen Carnes and husband Robert of Sylva, NC; two sons, Kenneth McCall and his wife Lucille, Dallas McCall and his wife Anna all of Franklin, NC; 21 grandchildren 22 Great Grandchildren and 5 Great Great Grand Children A daughter-in-law Linda McCall Garner also survive. She was preceded in death by a son, Bill McCall, who passed away in 1984, and two sisters, Faye Cabe and Nobia Allen.

A funeral service will be held Monday January 21, 2008 at 2:00 PM in the chapel of Bryant-Grant Funeral Home, with Rev. Allan Taylor and Rev. Eugene Moore and Ty Carnes officiating. Pallbearers will be grandsons, Dan Waldroop, Randy McCall, Clifford Deitz, Skip Sanders, Ty Carnes, and Chuck Brooks. Burial will be in the Moore Welch Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 12:30 PM until 2:00 PM one and a half hours prior to the service at Bryant-Grant Funeral Home.

Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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Loretta McCall

Cashiers, NC - Loretta McCall, age 75, of Cashiers, NC, passed away Wednesday, January 23, 2008 at Highlands-Cashiers Hospital. She was a native of Jackson County, the daughter of the late Jerry Mirah Bradley and Etta White Bradley. She was married to the late Alvis McCall, who passed away in 1979. She was a homemaker and a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, where she was a former secretary and treasurer.

She is survived by three daughters, Margaret Gibson of Seneca, SC, Sharon Pressley of Etowah, NC, and Cynthia McCall of Brevard, NC; four sons, Griffin McCall, Jerry McCall and Alan McCall all of Cashiers, NC, and Terry McCall of Lincolnton, NC; one sister, Beth Corbin of Cashiers, NC; eighteen grandchildren and seventeen great-grandchildren also survive. She was preceded in death by a son Ottis McCall.

Funeral services will be held Sunday, Jan. 27th at 2:30pm at Cashiers First Baptist Church, with Rev. Phil Sherrill, Rev. Johnny Noris, Rev. Scotty Patrick, and Rev. Delbert McCall officiating. Burial will be at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1:30 to 2:30pm, Sunday, one hour prior to the service at the Church.

Donations may be made to RBC Centura Bank for James Alan McCall, PO Box 1610, Cashiers, NC 28717.

Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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Hazel Jane McClure

Highlands, NC - Hazel Jane McClure, age 86, of the Goldmine Community, Highlands, NC, passed away Monday, February 23, 2009 in a Highlands hospital. She was a native of Macon County, the daughter of the late Ellison and Delsie Gibson Dendy. She was married to the late Sherman McClure, who passed away May 4, 2003. She was a homemaker and a member of Goldmine Baptist Church.

She is survived by one son, Richard S. McClure of Highlands, NC; two brothers, Alton Dendy and Frank Eugene Dendy both of Highlands, NC; two grandchildren and one great-grandchild also survives. She was preceded in death by a son, Leon McClure.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, February 25th at 2:00pm at Goldmine Baptist Church, with Rev. William Wooten and Rev. Alton Dendy officiating. Burial will be at Mt. Moriah Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00pm Tuesday evening at Bryant-Grant Funeral Home in Franklin, where the body will remain until placed in the Church thirty minutes prior to the service. Memorials may be made to Mt. Moriah Cemetery Fund, c/o Mary Owens, 21 Pinecone Drive, Franklin, NC 28734.

Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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William Doyle McKinley

Macon GA, Franklin NC- William Doyle McKinley, passed away on March 23, 2010. A private graveside service will be held in Franklin, NC. Visitation will be held Thursday, March 25, 2010, from 4PM until 6PM at Hart’s Mortuary on Cherry Street. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Hospice of Central GA, P.O. Box 6533, Macon, GA 31208 or to Riverside United Methodist Church, 735 Pierce Ave, Macon, GA 31204.

Mr. McKinley proudly served in the United States Navy serving during World War II. He was a charter member of Riverside United Methodist Church and was an avid golfer. The family would like to thank Hospice of Central GA, Mary Tolliver and LaTonya Davis for all their loving care.

Survivors: Daughter, Jacquelyn (Robert) Willis of Macon; Daughter, Lynn Palermo of Macon; Grandson, Robert (Dawn) Willis, Jr. of Macon; Grandson, Tony (Helen) Palermo of Pt. Charlotte, FL and 3 great grandchildren.

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Hart’s Mortuary and Crematory, Cherry Street, has charge of arrangements.

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

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Scott McRae

Ramah, N.M - Where to Begin? That's how Scott McRae titled his column of observations that ran in The Franklin Press during his editorship and for several years thereafter.

McRae, 59, died unexpectedly in Albuquerque on Thursday, June 18, following a short illness. He was born on July 11, 1949, in Atlanta. He graduated from North Fulton High School and attended West Georgia College. McRae began with The Press as a reporter in 1981 under the late Bob Sloan. He was named editor in 1989, and held that position until he left in June 1997 to move to Arizona and pursue a career as a freelance writer. At the time of his death, McRae was living on a 40-acre ranch in Ramah, N.M., with his wife, the former Denise Grant, enjoying a successful career as a freelancer and ghostwriter.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by his mother, Jo McRae of Atlanta, his father and stepmother, Jim and Barbara McRae of Franklin, his brother Keith and wife Helen McRae and his sister Leigh and husband Morrill Hay of Atlanta; half-sister Rebekah and husband Mickey Leverette, of Canton, Ga.; and half-brother Sam McRae of Franklin and Iraq. Several nieces and nephews, stepchildren, stepgrandchildren and other relatives and friends also survive. McRae was buried at his ranch in Ramah.

Scott’s memorial service will be at 4:30 on Saturday, August 22, St. Agnes Episcopal Church. There will be a reception afterwards.

Memorials may be made to Macon County Care Network (CareNet), 130 Bidwell St., Franklin NC.

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Bernest " Boots’ Glenn Melton

Scaly Mtn., NC - Bernest " Boots’ Glenn Melton, age 85, of Raven Ridge Road, Scaly Mtn., NC passed away Monday, February 09, 2009 at Highlands-Cashiers Hospital. He was born in Wadesboro, NC, the son of Roy Boyd and Hattie Meeks Melton. He was a retired US WWII Navy Veteran with 22 1/2 years of service. He also retired from the US Post office with 17 years of service.

He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Ruth Ball Melton; two sons, Stanley Kern Melton & wife, Denise Ann of MacClenny, FL and Glenn Allen Melton & wife Elizabeth Anne of Greenfield, IN. Two grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews also survive.

Services will be held Saturday, February 14 at 11:00 AM in the Chapel of Bryant-Grant Funeral Home in Highlands with the VFW Chaplain officiating. . The family will receive friends Friday, February 13 from 6:00-8:00pm at Bryant-Grant Funeral Home in Highlands.

Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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R. William (“Bill”) Metzger Sr.

Cashiers - R. William (“Bill”) Metzger Sr., of Cashiers, North Carolina died on August 13, 2009. Born in Willoughby, Ohio on April 2, 1930, he had a successful business career that included executive positions with Air Products, Eutectic, Disston Tools and The Triangle Corporation. With Triangle, he was President of Utica Tool Company in Orangeburg, South Carolina for 15 years, living in Columbia. When giving the commencement address at Orangeburg-Calhoun Tech in 1976, he stated “if you deal intelligently through people…if you work with your fellow man and make the maximum contribution your abilities will allow, then you are an important part of the free enterprise system.” After a brief retirement to Isle of Palms, South Carolina, he also served as President and CEO of Envirometrics, Inc. in Charleston, South Carolina. At the time of his death he was once again in semi-retirement status “assisting” his wife and daughter in their antique business in Cashiers.

He is survived by his adoring wife of 59 years, Vivianne, and their five children- Cheryl Tibbetts and husband Bill of Cashiers; Jeffrey Metzger and wife Barbara of Boulder, Colorado; Michael Metzger and wife Kathy of Fair Oaks, California; David Metzger and wife Marraya of Cheyenne, Wyoming; and R. William Metzger Jr. and wife Jeannie of Columbia, South Carolina Those five children brought Bill much love and pride, as well as nine grandchildren- Ken and Rob Tibbetts, Stacy and Matt Metzger, Michael and Patrick Metzger, Kate Metzger, William and Christopher Metzger- and two great-grandchildren- Marshall and Henry Tibbetts.

His wife and his family were his pride and joy and he lived life to the fullest. He will be sorely missed by all. A private family service will be held at St. Jude’s Catholic Church in Cashiers, North Carolina. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society (Cancer Research) or the National Parkinson Foundation, Inc.

Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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John "Jack" Mezera

Franklin, NC - John "Jack" Mezera, age 65, of Dowdle Mtn. Road, Franklin, NC, passed away Sunday, February 22, 2009 at his residence. He was a native of Cleveland, Ohio, the son of the late Dr. Lad Raymond Mezera and Ella Ermina McSchooler Mezera. He was a Psychotherapist, and was a high school teacher and coach in Prescott, Arizona, and a small business owner. He was an avid reader and gardener, and was a dog lover. He was a US Navy Veteran and was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church.

He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Jean Ann Grogan Mezera; two daughters, Danielle Mezera and Michelle White both of Nashville, TN; four sons, Lawrence Mezera and his wife ToniAnn of Orlando, FL, Paul Mezera and his wife Tammy of Nashville, TN, Lad Mezera and his wife Lynette of Placerville, CA and Ping Fang and his wife Mandi of Tipp City, Ohio; one sister, Mary Margaret Mezera of Phoenix, Arizona; seventeen grandchildren also survive.

Memorial services will be held Thursday, February 26th at 11:00am at St Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, with Father Tien Duong officiating.

Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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Herbert Wayne Millard

Franklin, NC - Herbert Wayne Millard, age 94, of Jones Creek Road, Franklin, NC, passed away Wednesday, July 30, 2008 at his residence. He was a native of Muhlenberg, Kentucky, the son of the late Herbert and Annie Stirsman Millard. He was a Jr. High School Principal, in Ocala, FL, and was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Franklin.

He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Anna Rhea Perkins Millard, three daughters, Renee M. Bell and her husband Russ of Apopka, FL, Jane M. Thompson and her husband Don of Treasure Island, FL and Deborah M. Coppola of Tequesta, FL; two sisters, Elizabeth Draper of Ft. Pierce, FL and Nancy Day of Glasgow, Kentucky, three grandchildren, Christopher Bell, Kellie and Kristie Coppola also survive.

A memorial service will be held Sunday, August 3, 2008 at 2:00pm at the First Presbyterian Church of Franklin, with Rev. Bob Abel officiating.

Memorials may be made to Angel Home Health and Hospice, 150 Church Street, Franklin, NC 28734.

Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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Jedediah Daniel Miller

Scaly Mountain, NC - Jedediah Daniel Miller, infant son, of Everette and Angela Schiffhauer Miller of Scaly Mountain, NC passed away Friday, June 6, 2006 at a Franklin Hospital.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by a sister, Rea Miller of the home and a brother Corey Schiffhauer of the home; his maternal grandfather, James Schiffhauer of Rochester, NY; his paternal grandparents, Everette and Emma Miller of Scaly Mtn., NC and his paternal great-grandmother, Martha Kell of Otto, NC.

A graveside service will be held Saturday, June 14 at 11:00 AM at Scaly Mtn. Methodist Cemetery with Rev. Alfred Sizemore officiating.

Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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Nancy Jane Milstead

Franklin, NC - Nancy Jane Milstead, age 85, of Gingerwood Drive, Franklin, NC passed away Monday, February 4, 2008 at a local nursing home. She was a native of Macon County, the daughter of the late Dewitt T. and Lula Buchanan Allen. She was married to Larry Milstead who passed away in 1994. She was a homemaker and a member of Iotla Baptist Church.

She is survived by three sons, Horace "H.E." Milstead and his wife Sam of New Orleans, Charles Milstead and his wife, Cathy of Ft. Lauderdale, FL and Roger Milstead and his wife, Anita of Knoxville, TN; one sister, Geneva Johnson of Franklin, NC; two brothers, Claude Allen of Franklin, NC and Cecil Allen of Pontiac, MI. Six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren also survive. She was preceded in death by a sister, Edna Ferguson and a brother, John R. Allen.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, February 9 at 2:00 PM in the Chapel of Bryant-Grant Funeral Home with Rev. Steve Reeves and Rev. Robert Dryman officiating. Burial will be at Iotla Baptist Church Cemetery. Her grandchildren and nephews will serve as pallbearers.

The family will receive friends Saturday, February 9 from 1:00-2:00 PM, one hour prior to the service at Bryant-Grant Funeral Home.

Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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Marietta Patricia Mitchell

Marietta Patricia Mitchell, age 76, of Jim Corbin Road, Franklin, NC passed away Sunday, November 23, 2008 at a local hospital. She was born in Birmingham, AL, the daughter of the late Munson Barker and Dorothy Huffman Hinman. She was a homemaker, an artist, avid birdwatcher and she enjoyed gardening.

She is survived by two daughters, Patricia Mitchell of Denver, CO and Katie Mitchell of Coral Springs, FL; three sons, Steven Mitchell and his wife, Mary of Lincoln, Mass, Preston Mtchell of San Franciso, CA and Martin Mitchell of Port St. Lucie, FL. Seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild also survives.

Privates services will be held at a later date.

Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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Charles Leonard Moffitt

Franklin - Charles Leonard Moffitt, age 83, of McCoy Street, Franklin, NC passed away Sunday, October 12, 2008 at John Keever Solace Center in Asheville, NC. He was a native of Macon County, the son of the late Lawrence C. and Bertha Ledford Moffitt. He was a painter and a member of Black Mountain Baptist Church.

He is survived by three sisters, Hermie Dills, Ida Lee Thomas and Anna Lee Shope all of Franklin, NC; one brother, Ernest Moffitt of Franklin, NC. A number of nieces and nephews also survive. He was preceded in death by three sisters, Ethel Thomas, Nina Sanders, Nellie Stamey; two brothers, Roy Moffitt and Ervin Moffitt.

Memorial services will be held Wednesday, October 15 at 2:00 PM in the Chapel of Bryant-Grant Funeral Home with Rev. Ernie Jamison officiating. The VFW Post #7339 and American Legion Post #108 will conduct complete military rites.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Angel Home Health & Hospice, 170 Church Street, Franklin, NC 28734.

Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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Ernest J. Moffitt

Franklin, NC - Ernest J. Moffitt, 90, of South Skeenah Road, Franklin, NC passed away on Tuesday, October 06, 2009. He was a native of Macon County, son of the late Lawrence and Bertha Ledford Moffitt. He was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, where he was active as long as health permitted.

He served with honor in the US Navy during World War II from 1944 to 1946.

His working career was with North Carolina Department of Corrections. He began work in Macon County and transferred to Central Prison in Raleigh in 1962. He retired in 1980 with 30 years of service and then returned to Macon County.

He is survived by sons, Charles Eugene Moffitt of Hayes, Virginia, Timothy L. Moffitt and wife Donna of Greensboro, NC, daughter Sue Moffitt Calhoun and friend Novia Talley of Franklin, Judy Moffitt-Hinton and husband Eugene of Franklin. Also surviving are 10 grandchildren, several great and great-great grandchildren; sisters, Hermie Dills, Anna Lee Shope and Ida Lee Thomas and several nieces and nephews who were kind, loving and faithful in visiting and supporting him.

He was preceded in death by Eunice Stockton, his loving wife of 69 years. They would often be seen around town having lunch, visiting with friends and enjoying life together. In addition to his wife and parents, he was also preceded in death by son Grady Moffitt, grandson, Grady Charles Moffitt, daughter-in-law, Margaret Early Moffitt; sisters, Nellie Stamey, Nina Sanders, Ethel Thomas and brothers, Roy, Ervin, and Leonard Moffitt.

Ernest was known for his sense of humor, devotion to family and friends, his gift for gardening and for his honesty and strong resolve and courage in times of trouble. He was truly one-of-a-kind and will be greatly missed by family and his many friends.

Funeral services will be held Friday, October 9 at 3:00 PM in the Chapel of Bryant-Grant Funeral Home, with Rev. Eddie Stillwell and Rev. Don Moffitt officiating. Burial will be at Woodlawn Cemetery. The Franklin VFW Post #7309 and American Legion Post #108 will conduct complete military graveside services.

The family will receive friends Friday, October 9 from 2:00-3:00 PM, one hour prior to service at Bryant-Grant Funeral Home.

Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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Eunice Moffitt

Eunice Stockton Moffitt, 86, of South Skeenah Road, Franklin, NC passed away August 26, 2008. She was a native of Macon County, the daughter of Grady and Irene Stockton born on April 3rd 1922. She married Ernest Moffitt on March 16th, 1939. They recently celebrated their 69th wedding anniversary. She was a member of the Pleasant Hill Baptist Church where she was active as long as her health permitted. She and her family moved to Raleigh, NC in 1962, where they made many friends. They returned to Macon County in 1980.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by sons; Eugene Moffitt of Hayes, VA, Tim Moffitt and wife, Donna of Greensboro, NC; daughters: Sue Moffitt Calhoun, Judy Moffitt-Hinton and husband, Gene, all of Franklin. Also survived by 10 grandchildren, several great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents Grady and Irene Stockton, son Grady Moffitt, grandson Grady Charles Moffitt, daughter-in-law Margaret Early Moffitt, son-in-law Bobby Calhoun, brother G.R. Stockton, sisters:Elizabeth Williamson and Sadie Mason.

She loved her family, church and friends and especially loved to travel and go places; whether it be to a local camp ground with her husband, or on more extended trips. She especially enjoyed the times that her daughter Sue took her and Ernest to Florida and the gulf coast states.

The family will truly miss her always being there for them.

Funeral services will be held Friday, August 29 at 2:00 PM in the Chapel of Bryant-Grant Funeral Home with Rev. Don Moffitt officiating. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery.

The family will receive friends Friday, August 29 from 1:00-2:00 PM, one hour prior to the service at Bryant-Grant Funeral Home.

Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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Althea Anne Moger

Franklin, NC - Althea Anne Moger, age 80, of Clarks Chapel Road, Franklin, NC passed away Wednesday, April 30, 2008 at her residence. She was born in Stamford, CT, the daughter of the late George and Evelyn Heusted Foster. She was married to the late Harry I. Moger. She was a homemaker, an excellent seamstress, devoted wife, mother, and grandmother.

She is survived by her daughter, Nancy Ann Lapp and her husband, William of Franklin, NC; one sister, Elizabeth Johnson of Stamford, CT; one brother, Kenneth Foster of Stamford, CT.; three grantdchildren, Tim Hodge of Largo, FL, Sandra Lapp of Franklin, NC and William Lohan of Oklahoma City, OK. Six great-grandchildren also survive. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Kathleen Hodge and two sons, Baby Moger and Gary Moger.

Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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Mary Alexander Monteith

Sapphire, NC - Mary Alexander Monteith died July 20, 2009 at her home in Sapphire, NC. She was preceded in death by her husband of 33 years Ernest (Monte) Monteith of Cashiers.

She is survived by her son, James (Jim) Monteith of Cashiers; daughter, Martha M. Sides and husband, Jim of Newport News, VA and grandson, James M. Sides of Arlington, VA.

She was born in Wilkes County, NC on December 13, 1910. She was valedictorian of her high school class, receiveing a scholarship to attend Woman’s College of the University of NC now UNCG. She graduated in 1934 with a degree in Biology.

She was a gracious lady who treasured her family, friends and church. She modeled courage, compassion, dignity, integrity and kindness. Her infectious enthusiasm for life, her love of animals and the world around her will be fondly rememebered by all who knew her.

The family would like to thank the many friends who have been so generous with their time over the years.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Cashiers Highlands Humane Society.

A memorial service will be held at 12:00 PM on July 24 at the Church of the Good Shepherd to celebrate her life. A reception will follow immediately after the service.

Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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Aletha Saunders Moore

Franklin, NC - Aletha Saunders Moore, age 88, of Pine Road, Otto, NC passed away Tuesday, June 30, 2009 at a local nursing center. She was a lifelong native of Macon County, the daughter of the late Spurgeon and Mary Moses Saunders. She was married to J. B. Moore who passed away September 01, 2005. She was a homemaker and a member of Coweeta Baptist Church. She worked at Burlington Industries for several years and was a member of the Franklin VFW Ladies Auxiliary. She loved being outdoors, birds, flowers and gardening. She was a loving and wonderful mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.

She is survived by one daughter, Peggy J. Patterson and her husband, Morris of Otto, NC; two sons, Bruce Moore and his wife, Mib of Franklin, NC and Don Moore and his wife, Linda of Franklin, NC; two sisters, Marie Anderson of Marietta, SC and Gladys Arrowood of Taylor, SC; one brother, Carol Saunders of Marietta, SC. Nine grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren also survive. She was preceded in death by two sisters, Myrtle Arrowood and Wilda Mae Donaldson and two brothers, Paul Saunders and Elmer Saunders.

Funeral services will be held Friday, July 3 at 11:00 AM at Coweeta Baptist Church with Rev. Davis Hooper officiating. Grandsons and great-grandsons will serve as pallbearers. Burial will be at Coweeta Baptist Church Cemetery.

The family will receive friends Thursday, July 2 from 6:00-8:00PM at Bryant-Grant Funeral Home where the body will remain until placed in the Church thirty minutes prior to service.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Coweeta Baptist Church, PO Box 380, Otto, NC 28763.

Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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Gregory Eugene Moore

Inman, SC - Gregory Eugene Moore, 41, of 743 Hickory Hollow Rd., Inman, passed away, Sunday, November 8th, 2009.

Born in Sylva, NC on August 16, 1968, he was the son of Donald "Don" Eugene Moore of Franklin, NC and Linda M. (Moffitt) Shaw of Matthews, NC. and stepmother, Linda K. Moore and Stepfather, W. Arnold Shaw. He was the loving husband of Stacy (Humphrey) Moore.

He was a Graduate of Franklin High School Class of 1986 and a graduate of UNC Charlotte. He was employed at BMW In Greer and was a member of Inman First Baptist Church.

He was the dedicated father of Gracie and Adam Moore both of the home. Other survivors include sister, Shonda Moore of Charlotte, NC; brother, Richard Gibson and (Cyndi) of HayesvilIe, NC; Sister Destiney Moore of Franklin, NC; sister, Holly Moore of Franklin, NC; sister Kimberly Taylor and (Brad) of Cleveland, NC; sister, Tracy Anderson and (Jeff) of Monroe, NC; brother, Bill Shaw and (Wendy) of Weddington, NC along with many aunts and uncles and nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends in the Atrium at the Inman First Baptist Church Wednesday 3-5 PM. Funeral services will be held at Inman First Baptist Church at 5:00 pm on Wednesday, November 11th, with Dr. Paul Moore officiating.

In lieu of flowers, 'memorial contributions may be made to Inman First Baptist Church Building Fund 14 N. Howard Street Inman, SC 29349 or Disabled American Veterans, 6437 Ferry Rd., Suite 1129 Columbia, SC 29209.

An online guest register is available at www.seawright-funeralhome.com

Seawright Funeral Home and Crematory, Inman, SC is in charge of arrangements.

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Stanley Patrick Moore

Franklin, NC - Stanley Patrick Moore, age 69, of Taylor Road, Franklin, NC, passed away Tuesday, December 1, 2009 in an Asheville hospital. He was a native of Campbell, Kentucky, the son of the late Edward Arthur Moore and Rose Etta Lewis Moore. He was married to the late Cora Madeline Meridith Moore. He was a spray painter for a military painting company. He was a member of Christian Church in Hodgenville, Kentucky. He was a member of the USO, loved bingo and loved the Pizza Peddler Restaurant.

He is survived by two sisters, JoAnn Rasi and husband Al of Franklin, NC and Faye Ferricco of Las Vegas, Nevada, two sons, Stanley Edward Moore and Roy Eugene Moore both of Chicago, IL. In addition to his parents and his wife, he was preceded in death by one sister, and eleven brothers.

Memorial services will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Multiple Sclerosis, Mid Atlantic Chapter, 9844-C Southern Pines Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28273.

Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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Etta Jane Morgan

Franklin, NC - Etta Jane Morgan, age 88, of Franklin, NC passed away Friday, August 22, 2008 at a local nursing home. She was a native of Macon County, the daughter of the late Sam W. and Lillie Rogers Stanfield. She was married to the late Doyle Morgan. She had worked as a secretary for the Georgia State Patrol and was a member of First Baptist Church.

She is survived by a step-son, Carl Morgan of Atlanta, GA; a sister, Phoebe Horne of Americus, GA and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by three sisters, Ora Stanfield Raby, Mattie Stanfield and Belle Crunkleton; three brothers, Oline Stanfield, T.L. Stanfield and Willie Stanfield.

Funeral services will be held Sunday, August 24 at 2:00 PM in the Chapel of Bryant-Grant Funeral Home with Rev. Jim Dusek and Rev. Harold Ball officiating. Burial will be at Sugarfork Baptist Church Cemetery. Mike Horne, Sr., Mike Horne, Jr., Wesley Horne, Kenneth Crunkleton, Brian Templeton and Eugene Dean will serve as pallbearers.

The family will receive friends Sunday, August 24 from 1:00-2:00 PM, one hour prior to service at Bryant-Grant Funeral Home.

Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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Margaret Ruth Presley Morgan

Franklin, NC - Margaret Ruth Presley Morgan, age 83, of Dalton Creek Road, Franklin, NC passed away Sunday, March 16, 2008 at her residence. She was born in Bristol, VA , the daughter of the late, Herbert Keesee. She was a homemaker and a secretary. She was a member of the Quilters Guild and was a member of the First United Methodist Church. Margaret loved gardening, quilting and crafts.

She is survived by her life-partner, Clifford Morgan, her daughter, Pamela St. Clair and her husband, Edward of St. Petersburg, FL; her son, Jeffrey Rogers and his wife, Deanna of Dunnellon, FL; two granddaughters, Cassie Rogers and Cynthia St. Clair; one great-grandson, James Barkey. Seven sisters, Grace, Louise, Becky, Barbara, Ginnie, Betty and Joanne; one brother, Herb. She was preceded in death by two sisters, and one brother.

A memorial service will be held Monday, March 24 at 11:00 AM in the Chapel of Bryant-Grant Funeral Home with Rev. Wayne Allen officiating.

The family will receive friends Monday 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 the Leukemia Society of America. 5624 Executive Center, Suite 100, Charlotte, NC 28212.

Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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Edith Keys Morris

Franklin, NC - Edith Keys Morris, age 87, of Sparta, NC, and formerly of Franklin, NC died Friday evening, October 10, 2008, at the Sunbridge Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Sparta. She was the widow of Parker D. Morris.

She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Jo and Dr. Thom Burleson of Sparta; two grandchildren, Baylen and Sarah Burleson of Sparta.

The family will receive friends Thursday, October 16 at 2:00 PM at the Cowee Baptist Church Fellowship Hall. Graveside services will follow with Rev. Lloyd Fish officiating.

In lieu of flowers, the family request that memorials be made to the Alleghany County Educational Foundation, 85 Peachtree St., Sparta, NC 28675.

Grandview Memorial Funeral Home of Sparta and Bryant-Grant Funeral Home of Franklin, are serving the Morris family.

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Ora Watson Morrow

Franklin, NC - Ora Madeline Watson Morrow, age 96, of Ulco Lane, Franklin, NC died peacefully at home, Monday, January 28, 2008. She was born in Cherokee County, NC the daughter of the late Charles H. and Emma Nelson Watson. She graduated from Andrews High School. She was married to C.L. Morrow who passed away in 1982. She was a homemaker and a member of Franklin First Baptist Church.

She is survived by her two daughters, Ann M. Southard of Franklin, NC and Linda M. Klein and her husband, B.J. of Flat Rock, NC; two sons, Gene Morrow and his wife, Linda of Franklin, NC and William C. "Bill" Morrow and his wife, Eunice of Lincolnton, NC. Six grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren also survive. She was preceded in death by a son, Bobby Morrow who died in 1948, three sisters, Edna Blalock, Lelia Clark and Ada McClanahan.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, January 31 at 11:00 AM in the Chapel of Bryant-Grant Funeral Home with Rev. John Raby officiating. A graveside service will follow at 2:00 PM at Valleytown Cemetery in Andrews, NC.

The family will receive friends Thursday, January 31 from 10:00-11:00, one hour prior to service in the Chapel of Bryant-Grant Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the charity of one's choice.

Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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Pearl Elizabeth Woods Moses

Franklin, NC - Pearl Elizabeth Woods Moses, age 95, of Highlands Road, Franklin, NC, passed away Wednesday, July 15, 2009 in a local nursing home. She was a native of Macon County, the daughter of the late Andy and Sarah McDowell Woods. She was married to the late Willie Moses, who passed away May 23, 2000. She was retired and had worked at Moses’ Groceries. She was a member of Pine Grove Baptist Church.

She is survived by three daughters, Willene Stanfield, Claudette McCall and her husband Lloyd, and Patsy Raby and her husband Larry, all of Franklin, NC; one sister, Hattie Shope of Franklin, NC; eight grandchildren, fifteen great-grandchildren, and four great-great-grandchildren also survive. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Peggy Carpenter and four sisters, Bertha Holden, Sarah Sickler,Bonnie Houston and Lou Darnell.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, July 18th at 2:00pm in the Chapel of Bryant-Grant Funeral Home, with Rev. Johnny Rogers officiating. Burial will be at Walnut Creek Baptist Church Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Tommy Stanfield, Steve Raby, Randy McCall, Mike Carpenter, Koty Drake and Jim Brown.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00pm Friday evening at Bryant-Grant Funeral Home. At other times the family will be at Claudettes home, 7316 Highlands Road, Franklin, NC. Memorials may be made to Angel Home Health and Hospice,170 Church Street, Franklin, NC 28734.

Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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Nicholas Moschouris

Highlands, NC - Nicholas Moschouris, age 57, of Highlands, NC, passed away Friday, November 28, 2008 at his residence. He was a native of Queens County, New York, the son of Juanita Porgeotes Moschouris of Highlands, NC and the late Bill Moschouris. He was a restaurant owner and active in the community and in civic affairs. He was a member of Highlands United Methodist Church.

In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife, Patricia Aldrich Moschouris, adaughter, Theodora Mary Moschouris of the home, and a brother, James Moschouris of Franklin, NC. He was preceded in death by a sister, Irene Sanchez-Colon.

A memorial service will be held Thursday, December 4 at 3:00 PM at Highlands First United Methodist Church with Rev. Paul Christy and Rev. Kim and Eddie Ingram officiating.

Memorials may be made to Mountain Top Relay for Life or to the Highlands United Methodist Church Capitol Fund, 315 Main Street, Highlands, NC 28741.

Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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Homer Benjamin Moss

Franklin, NC - Homer Benjamin Moss, age 98, of Franklin, NC passed away Monday, December 28, 2009 at a local nursing home. He was a native of Macon County, the son of Frank and Rosella Holland Moss. He was retired with 26 years of service from Zickgraff as a saw operator, was a mail carrier for 12 years and worked at the Forest Service till he was 84 years of age. He was a member of Pine Grove Baptist Church. He loved riding motorcycles, fishing and family get togethers. He loved gospel music and was always there for family and friends.

He is survived by three sisters, Dovie McCall of Clayton, Ga, Alma Bolick of Franklin, NC and Arvina Hedden of Naples, FL. He was preceded in death by an infant sister, Denver Moss, sister, Sybil Moss Bradley; one brother, Garnell Lee Moss. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

Funeral services will be Thursday, December 31 at 2:00PM in the Chapel of Bryant-Grant Funeral Home with Rev. Greg Rogers and Rev. John Raby officiating. Burial will be at Sugarfork Baptist Church Cemetery. Richard McCall, Tracy McDowell, James Hedden, Jeff McCall, Greg Allen and Bobby Hall will serve as pallbearers.

The family will receive friends Thursday, December 31 from 1:00-2:00 PM at Bryant-Grant Funeral Home.

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

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Marie Cleo Moss

Franklin, NC - Marie Cleo Moss, age 95, of Franklin, NC passed away Sunday, October 11, 2009 at Highlands-Cashiers Living Center. She was a lifelong resident of Macon County, the daughter of the late Melvin A. and Lillie Bell Ballew Houston. She was married to Porter Moses who died in 1945. She was a housekeeper for local motels and was a member of Pine Grove Baptist Church. She enjoyed sewing, cleaning and ironing.

She is survived by two sisters, Ruby Woodring of Franklin, NC and Venona Hooper of Ohio; two brothers, Lemmie Houston of Georgia and Kelly Houston of Marietta, GA; one grandchild, one great-grandchild and a number of nieces and nephews also survive. She was preceded in death by a son, Kenneth Moses, who passed away in 1973.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, October 14th at 2:00pm in the Chapel of Bryant-Grant Funeral Home, with Rev. Alton Dendy officiating. Burial will be at Sugarfork Baptist Church Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Larry Houston, Paul Smiley, Eddie Houston, Carl Mincey, and Danny Houston.

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

Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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Harry Ray Mulkey

Franklin, NC - Harry Ray Mulkey, 79, of Franklin, passed away Sunday, May 18, 2008 at Angel Medical Center. He was a native of Cherokee County, the son of the late Josephin Standberry Mulkey and Stanley Mulkey. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Donald, Jack and Wallace "Shug" Mulkey and three sisters, Mary Nell Moore, Ruth Ford and Sue Pangburn. He was a member of Erwin, Tenn., First Baptist Church. He served in the Merchant Marines.

He was a man of talent, great talent, a lifelong guitarist and singer, having a band of his own for many years traveling over the U.S., Canada and Alaska and made many records.

He is survived by three children; a son, Stanley Ray Mulkey of Honolulu, Hawaii; two daughters, Sharida Cox of Archer, FL and Lori Rae of Honolulu, Hawaii. Four grandchildren and several nieces and nephews also survive.

Memorial services will be held at a later date. To all the people he knew near and far, he wished to say "Farewell" and to his loved one, "Vaya Con Dios" (Go with God).

Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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Robert H. Munn

Franklin - Robert H. Munn, 80, of Franklin, NC, formerly of Holiday, Florida, died Wednesday, December 31, 2008. Mr. Munn grew up in Hollywood, California, and joined the United States Army, training as a paratrooper. After his honorable discharge from military service in 1949, he worked at a Hollywood studio in film production until the late 1960’s. He then was a commercial/residential painting contractor for the next 30 years, first in California and then in Florida, before retiring to Franklin, NC in 1998.

He was predeceased by his wife of 33 years, Nanci Mercando, who passed away December of 2007. He is survived by his brother-in-law, Victor Pizzolato, and his nephews, Mark Pizzolato, Will Pizzolato, Gene Pizzolato and his niece, Jane Pizzolato.

A memorial service will be held Friday, May 29, 2009 at 11:00am in the Chapel of Bryant-Grant Funeral Home, with Father Boyd officiating.

Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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Mae Ella Myers

Franklin, NC - Mae Ella Myers, age 82, of Roland Rickman Road, Franklin, NC, passed away Tuesday, July 1, 2008 in a local nursing home. She was a native of Clarke, Mississippi, the daughter of the late Cicero B. and Sara Ivey Walthall. She was married to the late Johnny M. Myers, who passed away in 1990. She was a homemaker and a member of the Church of Christ.

She is survived by one daughter, Dorothy Hayes of Franklin, NC, one son Charles Williamson of Ackerman, Mississippi, one sister, Louise Shear of Pensacola, FL; four grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

A funeral service will be held Saturday, July 5, 2008 at 2:00pm in the Chapel of Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Forest, Mississippi. Burial will be in Salem Cemetry in Lake, Mississippi.

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