Lucille Brashear Campbell Raby,

Russellville, TN - Lucille Brashear Campbell Raby, age 76, of Russellville, TN passed away at home March 15, 2009. A retired employee of BASF, she was an active member of Bufflao Trail Baptist Church, and the Helping Hands Sunday School Class.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Rev. M.C. and Virgie Brashear, brotherAaron Brashear, first husband Arvin Campbell; her father and mother-in-law, Don and Bedell Raby.

She is survived by her husband, Albert “Dickie” Raby formerly of Franklin, NC, son Michael Campbell and wife Jocelyn, daughter Becky Livesay and husband Dennis, Step daughter: Janice Coleman and husband, Mark of Waterford, MI. Grandchildren Amanda and Anna Campbell, Robyn Livesay Stump (Ryan), Matt Livesay, and Justin Coleman.

She is also survived by brothers and sisters Harold, Keith (Bea), and Robert (Jenny) Brashear of Viper, KY, Thelma Riddle of Morristown, Anna (Bobby) Pendleton of Sanford, FL, and Stella ( Bobby) Ison of Detroit, MI.

Visitation will be at Buffalo Trail Baptist Church on Tuesday, March 17, from 5:00-8:00PM with service to follow at 8:00 PM, Rev. Keith Mowery officiating. Interment will be at 9:30 AM on Wednesday, March 18, at Hamblen Memory Gardens.

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Randy Raby

Scaly Mountain, NC - Randy Raby, age 42, of Billingsley Road, Scaly Mountain, NC died Wednesday, April 29, 2009 in Highlands-Cashiers Hospital, Highlands, NC.

Born in Transylvania County, NC October 1, 1966, he was the son of Bobby Joe Raby and Barbara Ann Watson. He was a rock and brick mason in the Construction Industry. He was a US Army Veteran and a member of the Mt. Sinai Assembly of God Church.

He is survived by his wife Carolyn Billingsley Raby of the home; his parents, Bobby Joe Raby of Franklin, NC and Barbara Ann of Highlands, NC; a son Christopher Allen Raby of Scaly Mountain, NC; a daughter, Keri Ann Raby of Scaly Mountain, NC; one granddaughter, Jaylin Brook Raby of Scaly Mountain, NC; two brothers, Mike Raby and Gary Raby both of Franklin, NC; two sisters, Sandra Raby James of Salem, SC and Michelle Elliott of Otto, NC; one daughter-in-law, Janice Talley of Scaly Mountain, NC.

Funeral services will be at 2:00 PM Sunday, May 3, 2009 at the Flats Middle Creek Baptist Church, Scaly Mountain, NC with Rev. Dwight Loggins officiating. Burial will be in the Church Cemetery.

The body is at Hunter Funeral Home where the family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 PM Saturday night.

The family is at home on Billingsley Road in Scaly Mountain, NC.

Hunter Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

An online obituary and register is available at www.hunterfuneralhomega.com

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Dorothy Louise Ramey

Highlands, NC - Dorothy Louise Ramey, age 72, of Blue Valley Rd., Highlands, NC. Affectionately known as "Granny Dolly" died Tuesday night Dec. 8, 2009 in a Highlands-Cashiers Hospital.

Born March 30, 1937 in Macon County, NC, she was the daughter of the late Spear Joe Henry and Dessie Ramey Henry. She was a Food Service Employee in the Macon School System and in Restaurants. She was also a homemaker and was a member of the Blue Valley Baptist Church. She was the widow of Rev. Junior Ramey.

Surviving her are three son's and daughters-in-law, Eugene and Mildred Ramey of Clayton GA, James and Maxine Ramey and Robert and Mary Ramey of Highlands, NC; two brothers, Johnny Henry and Kibby Henry both of Highlands, NC. Ten grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren also survive, along with several nephews, nieces and cousins.

Funeral services will be at 11:00 AM Friday, December 11, 2009 at the Blue Valley Baptist Church in Macon County, NC with Rev. Oliver Rice, Rev. Matt Shuler and Rev. Rusty Wolfrey officiating. Burial will be in the Flats Middle Creek Cemetery in Scaly, NC. The body is at the Hunter Funeral Home and will be taken to the Blue Valley Baptist Church where family will receive friends Thursday night, Dec. 10, 2009 from 6:00-9:00PM.

The family is at the home on Blue Valley Road, Highlands, NC.

Hunter Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

An online obituary and register is available at www.hunterfuneralhomega.com

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Edna Keener Ray

Franklin, NC - Edna Keener Ray, age 83, of the Clarks Chapel Community died, Friday, July 3, 2009 in an Asheville, NC hospital. She was a native of Gaston County, NC and the daughter of the late Elbert and Estella Hoyle Keener. She was married to the late R. C. Ray. She was a retired nurses aide. She worked at Angel Medical Center for twenty years and later for Dr. Doralea Harmon for fifteen years. She enjoyed helping others and was an avid NASCAR fan. She was a lifetime member of the Franklin VFW Ladies Auxiliary for more than fifty years. She was a member of Clarks Chapel United Methodist Church.

She is survived by one daughter, Meritha J. Purifoy and her husband David of New Bern, NC. Seven grandchildren,thirteen great-grandchildren, six great-great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews also survive. She was preceded in death by one grandson, Joe Dowdle.

Funeral services will be Tuesday July 7, 2009 at 2:00 PM in the Clarks Chapel United Methodist Church with the Rev. Tim Hayes officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Nephews will serve as pallbearers.

The family will receive friends from 6:00- 8:00 PM , Monday July 6, 2009 at Bryant-Grant Funeral Home, where the body will remain until placed in the church 30 minutes prior to the service.

Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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Esther Emelie Dills MaGaha Ray

Franklin, NC - Esther Emelie Dills MaGaha Ray, age 94, of Franklin, NC passed away Monday, February 25, 2008 at a local nursing home. She was a native of Macon County, the daughter of Archie and Ida Ledford Dills. She was a homemaker and a member of Ridgecrest Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by a son, Kenneth Dills.

Memorial services will be held at a later date in Tennessee.

Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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Claudette Rae Lundy Reed

Otto, NC - Claudette Rae Lundy Reed, age 76, of Ledford Lane, Otto, NC passed away Monday, July 20, 2009 at an Asheville Hospital. She was born in Cowley, Kansas, the daughter of the late Claude and Ruth Rogers Lundy. She was married to Melvin Rhea Reed who passed away August 14, 2006. She was a homemaker and a member of First United Methodist Church. She was a military housewife, and raised her children while Dad was on military tour. She enjoyed line dancing, and loved traveling, she also loved her children. She volunteered at Care Net.

She is survived by one daughter, Claudia Gwen Reed-Nagy of Otto, NC and David Henry, one son, Ronnie Rhea Reed of Lithia, FL; one brother, Richard Lundy of Enid, OK.: six grandchildren, Staci, Kendall Reed, Jarred Bradley and Matthew Nagy, Gwen Creel and David Creel; one great-grandchild, Raya Murnathan. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Ruth Renae Creel.

Graveside services will be held Thursday, July 23rd at 1100am at Rush Cemetery, with Rev. Davis Hooper officiating. Pallbearers will be David Henry, Jarred Bradley, Matthew Nagy, Ronnie Reed, and Marcus Farmer.

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

Memorials may be made to Claudia Nagy, 101 Ledford Lane, Otto, NC 28763.

Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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Marvin Edward Reed

Highlands, NC - Marvin Edward Reed, age 48, of Goldmine Road, Highlands, NC, passed away Thursday, June 19, 2008 in a local hospital. He was a native of Macon County, the son of Lester Reed, Jr. of Highlands, NC and the late Evelyn Watts Reed. He was a heavy equipment operator.

In addition to his father, he is survived by three sisters, Teresa L. Davis and her husband, Oren W. of Pine Creek, NC, Diane Watts and her husband Gilmer and Karen Hooper and her husband Danny all of Franklin, NC; one brother, Stanley Reed of Highlands, NC.

Funeral services will be held Sunday, June 22nd at 2:00pm at Goldmine Baptist Church, with Rev. William Wooten and Rev. Alton Dendy officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Moriah Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Doyle Wayne McCall, Michael Dendy, Shelby Davis, Corey A. Watts, Thomas Franzo, Gary McClure and D. J. Owens.

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

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Nora V. Richards

Franklin, NC - Nora V. Richards, age 82, of Wiley Brown Road, Franklin, NC passed away Tuesday, May 13, 2008 at her residence. She was born in Flint, Michigan, the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs Otis Sprague. She was married to William H. Richards who passed away in October 2004. She was a homemaker and a member of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church.

She is survived by her daughter, Karola Stack and her husband, Mark of Oviedo, FL; two sons, Marvin Richards and his wife Gerry of Orlando, FL and William Richards and his wife, Rebecca of Franklin, NC; one brother, Gene Sprague of Houghton Lake, MI. Fourteen grandchildren and two great-grandchildren also survive.

Funeral services will be held Monday, May 19 at 9:00 AM at St. Francis Catholic Church with Father Matthew Kauth officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Francis Catholic Church, 303 Maple Street, Franklin, NC 28734.

Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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Dorothy Augusta Rice Riddle

Cashiers, NC - Dorothy Augusta Rice Riddle, age 76, of Highlands, NC passed away Wednesday, March 31, 2010 at a Highlands-Cashiers Hospital. She was born in Jackson County, NC the daughter of the late Barney A. and Rosa Kelley Rice. She was a homemaker and she loved gardening and canning. She was member of Heady Mountain Baptist Church.

She is survived by her three daughters, Joan Fisher of Lake Toxaway, NC, Rachel Middleton of Lake Toxaway, NC and Darla McCall of Cashiers, NC; her two sons, Randy Lyday and Teresa of Sapphire, NC and Maverick Riddle of Cashiers, NC; three brothers, Doyle Rice of Cashiers, NC, Oliver Rice of Pine Mtn., GA, and Freeman Rice of Ellijay, GA. Eleven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren also survive. She was preceded in death by two sisters, Ella Mae Franks and Pearl Geneva Rice and three brothers, Ray, Marvin and Ford Rice.

Funeral services will be held Friday, April 2 at 2:00PM at Heady Mtn. Baptist Church with Rev. Johnny Norris and Rev. Berlis Powell officiating. Andy Franks, Mitchell Rice, Dylan Hampton, Wayne Rice, Coly Lyday and Brandon Queen will serve as pallbearers. Burial will be held at White Water Baptist Church Cemetery.

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

Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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Larry William Rish

Franklin, NC - Larry William Rish, 52, of the Corbin Cove area of Franklin went to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 18, 2008, after a battle with cancer. He was a member of Victory Baptist Church on Cowee Mountain.

He was preceded in death by his mother - Virginia Rish. He is survived by his father B. C. Rish of Sylva, his wife of 21 years, Margaret Munger Rish, 3 children, James, Anna and Virginia, one brother, Bruce Rish and wife, Aletha of Sylva, 2 sisters, Mary Alice Hill and her husband, Lee of Sylva and Jennifer Rish of New York City and several nieces and nephews.

He loved his family, friends and life in general and never knew a bad day.

He was born in Bryson City and lived in Swain, Jackson, and Macon Counties. He was a carpenter by trade and built houses in Western North Carolina for over 27 years. Through his job, hunting, fishing, camping and ginseng hunting, he enjoyed spending most of his entire life outdoors.

Visitation will be held at the Victory Baptist Church on Cowee Mountain between the hours of 6:00 and 8:00pm on Friday, December 19. The funeral service will also be held at the Victory Baptist Church at 2:00pm on Saturday, December 20. The funeral will be conducted by Revs. Benny Bagwell and Ed Frampton. Burial will be at the Woody Cemetery in Bryson City. Pallbearers will be Ronnie Webb, David McMahan, James Monteith, Blair Potter, Bill Baird and Gary Coley.

It is requested that in lieu of flowers, donations in Larry’s memory may be made to the building fund of the Victory Baptist Church, 278 Victory Church Road, Sylva, NC 28779.

Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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Halen Roane

Franklin, NC - Halen Wilford Roane, age 84, of Maidens Chapel Road, Franklin, NC, passed away Monday, September 2, 2008 at his residence. He was a native of Macon County, the son of the late Frank and Carrie Kimsey Roane. He was retired from NC Department of Transportation where he worked as a heavy equipment operator. He was a member of Cartoogechaye Baptist Church, and he loved working outdoors.

He is survived by his wife of fifty years, Patricia Cope Roane; two daughters, Sherry Roane of Asheville, NC and Carol Roane Childress and her husband Jeff of Charlotte, NC; four brothers, William Roane of Oregon, Sam Roane of Springfield, Oregon, Earl Roane of Florence, Oregon, and Don Roane of Cleveland, GA; five grandchildren, Nathan Roane Elllis, Kemzey Lea Ellis, Taylor Childress, Haley Childress, and Kylie Childress; a number of nieces and nephews also survive. He was preceded in death by a sister, Mary Kate Manfredi and a brother, Gene Roane.

Funeral services will be held Friday, Sept. 5th at 11:00am at Cartoogechaye Baptist Church, with Rev. Carson Gibson and Rev. Sherron Geiger officiating. Burial will be at Maidens Chapel United Methodist Church Cemetery.

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

Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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Andrew Calhoun "Pete" Robinson

Atlanta / Highlands - On Wednesday, July 30, 2008, after a long and truly courageous battle with
cancer, Andrew Calhoun "Pete" Robinson of Atlanta died peacefully at the
Highlands, NC home of his sister, Mary Guy Robinson Gunn.

Pete is survived by his son, daughter-in-law, and beloved grandson: Andrew C. Robinson, Jr, Carrie Robinson, and Andrew Calhoun Robinson III of Nashville, TN; his sister, Mary Guy Gunn; brother and sister-in-law, Roby Robinson III and Olive Wilson Robinson of Milton, GA; numerous cousins, nephews and nieces.

Pete was preceded in death by his parents, Louise Calhoun Robinson and Roby Robinson, Jr., victims of the Orly air tragedy in France on June 3, 1962. Born on October 6, 1944, Pete was a third generation Atlantan and the fourth generation of his family to serve in the United States Navy.

The family is grateful for the loving attention and comfort provided Pete by his long-time friends, Ms. Judith Thomas and Mr. Bob Tabaka of Atlanta, and Ms. Jane Stuckey Jelicic of Dallas, TX. A memorial Mass will be held at Holy Spirit Catholic Church, 4465 Northside Drive, Atlanta, 30327, at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, August 6, 2008.

The family will receive friends immediately after the service. In lieu of flowers the family acknowledges the caring and sensitivity of Highlands-Cashiers Hospice and requests memorial contributions be made to Highlands-Cashiers Hospice, P.O. Box 190, Highlands, NC. , 28741. Arrangements by Cremation Society of the SOUTH in Marietta 770-420-5557.

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Cora Mae Rogers

Franklin, NC - Cora Mae Rogers, age 75, of River Road, Franklin, NC, passed away Friday, April 24, 2009 at her residence. She was a native of Graham County, NC, the daughter of the late Pearley Cable. She was a stenographer for a law firm, and was a member of Pine Grove Baptist Church.

She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Kenneth F. Rogers; three sons, Brent Rogers and Tammy Hancock, Evron Rogers and his wife Cheryl, and Rick Rogers and his wife Diane all of Franklin, NC; three grandchildren, Jimmy, Joel and Eric Rogers.

Graveside services were held Saturday, April 25th at 1:00pm at Pine Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, with Rev. John Rogers officiating.

Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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Velzie H. Rogers

Satolah, GA and Highlands, NC - Velzie H. Rogers, age 91, of Satolah, GA, passed away Thursday, April 2, 2009 at a Highlands-Cashiers Care Center.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 4 at 2:00 PM in the Chapel of Bryant-Grant Funeral Home in Highlands. The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00PM Friday, April 3 at Bryant-Grant Funeral Home in Highlands.

Burial will be held in the Macedonia Baptist Church Cemetery.

Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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Shelby NC - James Ivan "Jim" Roland Jr., 67, of Shelby, N.C., went home to be with his Lord on March 6, 2010, at Hospice Cleveland County.

Jim was born Dec. 14, 1942 in Franklin to James I. Sr., and Florence Virginia Henson Roland. His parents, upon recognizing that God had given Jim a special talent, moved to Raleigh when he was in the fourth grade so he could become involved in organized little league baseball. Upon graduation from Broughton High School, Jim was drafted by the Minnesota Twins in 1962. He spent 10 years in professional baseball as a pitcher for Minnesota, Oakland A's, New York Yankees, and Texas Rangers. During his professional career, Jim lived out Ecclesiastes 9:10, "Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with all your might." Upon completion of a professional baseball career, Jim became a sales consultant for sporting goods. His business career allowed him to be involved in what he loved and the opportunity to share his Christian witness with coaches and young athletes across the Southeast. He retired from E.C. Frazier & Associates, Inc. in January 2010.

Jim was a member of Elizabeth Baptist Church and the Joyce Roberts Sunday School class. He is best remembered for his love of others, his generosity, and his compassion toward those in need. Jim's witness was truly demonstrated this past year as he fought a courageous battle with cancer. As Jim finished his game of life, he entered through the gates of his eternal home and was most certainly greeted with the words, "Well done thy good and faithful servant."

Jim is survived by wife, Vicki W. Roland of the home; son, James I. (Jimmy) Roland III, Winter Garden, Fla.; three daughters: Jan R. Heckman (Mike), and Lori R. Swope (James), both of Winter Garden, and Megan R. Torgerson (Bill), Stratford, Conn.; stepson, Chad F. Spangler (Carmen), Augusta, Ga.; brother, George Gary Roland of Franklin; mother-in-law, Grace P. Whiten, Gaffney, S.C.; 11 grandchildren, and one great-grandchild.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, March 10, at Elizabeth Baptist church with Dr. Rit Varriale, Dr. Danny West, Dr. Wayne Brown, and Dr. Alice Cullinan officiating. Family will receive friends at the church one hour prior to the service. Burial will be in Oakland Cemetery on College Dr., Gaffney, S.C., on Tuesday, March 9, at 1 p.m. with Dr. Rit Varriale and Mr. Guy Duvall officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Diversified Ministries, P.O. Box 70777, Myrtle Beach, SC 29572.

Cecil M. Burton Funeral Home & Crematory is serving the family. Guest registry is available at http://www.cecilmburtonfuneralhome.com/Condolences.html

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Larry D. Roper

Franklin - Larry David Roper, 47, of Southwick Avenue, Clayton, NC went to be with the Lord Saturday, June 21, 2008, after a period of declining health.

He grew up in the community of Burningtown and was the son of JD and Dorothy Jean Roper. He was a 1979 Graduate of Franklin High School and received his B.S. in Agriculture from Berea College, KY. During his professional career he worked for the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service in Robbinsville, Driver for UPS, and was currently working in Raleigh with Carolina Landscape.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by his wife, Linda Jones Roper and son, Jacob of the home; brothers Randy and John Roper, sisters Connie Underwood, Debbie Sullivan, and Kim Nowak, all of Franklin.

Funeral Services will be held on Monday, June 23, 2008, at 2:30 PM at Cowee Baptist Church with Rev. Lloyd Fish officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Mike Arnold, Benny Reynolds, James Greenwood, Joe Breedlove, Paul Crouch and Ron Gentry.

The family will receive friends on Monday, June, 23, 2008 at 1:30 PM until the time of service at Cowee Baptist Church.

A memorial service will be held in Raleigh at Samaria Baptist Church, 3621 Poole Road, on Sunday, June 29, 2008 at 3:00 PM.

Memorial Contributions in Larry's memory may be sent to Community Home Care And Hospice, P.O. Box 8109, Rocky Mount, NC, 27804, or to Cowee Baptist Church Building Fund, 3301 Bryson City Road, Franklin, NC, 28734.

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Caroll Henry Rowland

Franklin, NC - Carol Henry Rowland, age 88, went to be with the Lord, Monday, June 15, 2009. He was a lifelong native of Macon County, the son of the late Clemmie Rowland Roper. He wa a school bus driver for the Macon County and Nantahala Headstart program and worked for the Macon Program for Progress. He farmed, worked in a cotton mill, was a woodcrafter and enjoyed building birdhouse’s. He was a member of the Oakdale Baptist Church.

He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Mary Bell Raby Rowland, two sons, Henry Cecil Rowland and James Curley Rowland both of Franklin, NC; two half-brothers, C B Roper and R L Roper both of Franklin, NC. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Peggy Carolyn Rowland; two half sisters, Cora Queen and Bertha Stewart; one brother, Dalton Rowland and a half brother, Shirley Roper.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, June 18 at 2:00 PM in the Chapel of Bryant-Grant Funeral Home with Rev. Guy Duvall officiating. Burial wil be at Burningtown Baptist Church Cemetery. Paul Higdon, Bill Queen, Mike Roper, Ronnie Roper, Larry Raby, Freddie Raby and Eddie Raby will serve as pallbearers.

The family will receive friends Thursday, June 18 from 12:00-2:00PM, two hours prior to the service at Bryant-Grant Funeral Home.

Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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Mary Bell Raby Rowland

Franklin, NC - Mary Bell Raby Rowland, age 86, of Ray Creek Road, Franklin, NC, passed away Wednesday, October 21, 2009 at her residence. She was a native of Macon County, the daughter of the late Charles and Ella Reeves Raby. She was a homemaker and a member of Oakdale Baptist Church. She was married to the late Carol Henry Rowland, who passed away June 15, 2009.

She is survived by two sons, Henry Cecil Rowland and James Curley Rowland both of Franklin, NC; four sisters, Ellen Ray of Franklin, NC, Thelma Welch of Kingsport, TN, Grace Maxwell of Danville, Virginia and Kathy James of Florida, a number of nieces and nephews also survive. In addition to her parents and her husband, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Peggy Carolyn Rowland, brothers, Austin, Garman, Sam, Joe and Cecil Raby, sisters, Kate Tallent, Lola Mae Rowland, Ann Jackson, Oma Rick and Fannie Burrell.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, October 24th at 2:00pm in the Chapel of Bryant-Grant Funeral Home, with Rev. Guy Duvall officiating. Burial will be at Burningtown Baptist Church Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Paul Higdon, Mike Roper, Freddie Raby, Eddie Raby, Bert Raby, Larry Raby, Dana Welch, Bill Queen and Ronnie Roper.

The family will receive friends from 12:00 till 2:00pm Saturday, two hours prior to the service at Bryant-Grant Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Oak Dale Baptist Church, c/o Linda Higdon, 5650 Upper Burningtown Road, Franklin, NC 28734. Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be made at www.bryantgrantfuneralhome.com

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Eugenie Claire DeFraites "Genie" Roy

Franklin - Eugenie Claire DeFraites "Genie" Roy, age 86, parishioner of St. Francis of Assissi Catholic Church, passed away the 14th day of December, 2008, at her home in Franklin, North Carolina.

Mrs. Roy was preceded in death by her parents, Isabelle Johnson Defraites and Joseph Mabin Defraites and her husband of 41 years, Raymond Leo Roy. She will be greatly missed by her children, Charlotte Roy Galliand and David Roy of Franklin, North Carolina, Mary Roy Sanderson of Seneca, South Carolina, Janis Roy Wilken and Gerard Roy of Harahan, Louisiana, Norman Roy Simoneaux of Independence, Louisiana, Dana Roy Sherlock of Slidell, Louisiana and Raye Lynn Roy Fredrick of River Ridge, Louisiana. Genie is survived by sons-in-law Clarence Sanderson, Keith Simoneaux, Nicholas Sherlock Sr. and Frank Fredrick; 17 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren. She is also survived by her sister, Julia DeFraites Charlet and sister-in-law Beverly DeFraites.

Mrs. Roy retired to Franklin in 1984, from her position with the Claims Division of the United States Federal Government.

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Elma Jennings Russell

Franklin, NC - Elma Jennings Russell, age 103, of Russell Cove Road, Franklin, NC, passed away Monday, April 12, 2010 in a local nursing home. She was a native of Macon County, the daughter of the late John Thomas Jennings and Sara Leona Angel Jennings. She was married to the late Ruben Pritchard Russell. She had worked as a sales clerk and at Western Carolina University, and was Cafeteria Manager at Cullasaja School. She was a member of Cullasaja First Assembly of God Church.

She was preceded in death by two sons, Charles Russell and John Russell and a stillborn baby. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Mae Shook and her husband Troy.

She is survived by a granddaughter, Charlene Elaine Russell, two grandsons, Charles Edward Russell, II, of Cullasaja and James Michael Russell of Syracruse, NY; a former daughter-in-law, Jane Ernst, two great-grandchildren also survive.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 17th at 4:00pm in the Chapel of Bryant-Grant Funeral Home, with Rev. John Raby officiating. Burial will be in Bethel United Methodist Church Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Bruce Hedden, Doug Ledford, John Holland, Milas Gregory, Max Holland, and Scott Lohr. Honorary pallbearers will be Charles Russell and James Russell. The family will receive friends from 3:00 to 4:00pm Saturday, one hour prior to the service at Bryant-Grant Funeral Home.

The family would like to thank Debra Strum and all the staff at Grandview Manor Nursing Home.

Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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