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Charles Terrell Tallent

Franklin, NC - Charles Terrell Tallent, 83, formerly of Franklin died December 30, 2010 in Beaumont, Texas after a brief illness. He was the son of the late Frank Tallent and Ollie Reed Tallent of Franklin, NC.

He is survived by two sons, Stephen Greig Tallent and wife Alice of Johnson City, TN and Eric Allen Tallent and wife Dianne of Huntsville, AL; one granddaughter, Emily Tallent, of Johnson City, TN; two grandsons, William Eric Tallent of Huntsville, AL and David Tallent and wife Ginny; three great-grandsons, Samuel, Matthew and Caleb Tallent of Kingsport, TN; a former wife, Edith McCall McDowell of Franklin, NC and several nieces and nephews.

He was a veteran of World War II and a life time member of the VFW.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, February 5, 2011 at 1:00 pm in the Chapel of Bryant-Grant Funeral Home with Rev. Daniel Tranthum officiating. The family will receive friends from 12:00-1:00 pm, one hour prior to the service at Bryant-Grant Funeral Home.

Franklin VFW Post #7339 and the American Legion Post #108 will present Flag.

Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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Donald Wayne Tallent

Franklin, NC - Donald Wayne Tallent, age 67, of Franklin, NC passed away Friday, August 5, 2011 at his residence. A native of Macon County, he was the son of the late John Harve and Anna Bates Tallent. He was married to Barbara Sutton Tallent and together they owned and operated Tallent’s Produce for 28 years. Wayne was a loving father and husband; liked to raise beef cattle and attended Windy Gap Baptist Church.

In addition to his wife he is survived by three sons, Steven Wayne Tallent, Donald Bruce Tallent and Travis Dwayne Tallent all of Franklin, NC; one sister, Reva Tallent Jones of Franklin, NC; one grandchild and a number of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; four sisters, Edith Tallent Bates, Gladys Sanders, Frances Sanders and Maxine Tallent and three brothers, Elmer Tallent, Glen Tallent and Harold Tallent.

A memorial service will be held Tuesday, August 9, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Bryant-Grant Funeral Home with Rev. Mark Bishop officiating. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 1:00 until 2:00 p.m., one hour prior to the service, at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, Macon County Unit, PO Box 1648, Franklin, NC 28744.

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Eldon Tallent

Franklin, NC - Eldon Tallent, age 55, of Franklin, NC, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, August 13, 2009, after a period of declining health. He was a native of Macon County, the son of the late Ralph and Gertrude Tallent. He had worked at Carolina Junction as store manager, and had worked at Belden for several years. He was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church. He loved his Church Family and he loved cooking.

He is survived by his loving and faithful wife of 16 years, Shaye Tallent, a son, Jody James Tallent of Waynesville, NC, his sister, Mildred Rice and two brothers, Carrol and Clarence Tallent, all of Franklin, NC. He is also survived by his in-laws, several brother-in-laws, sister-in-laws, nieces, nephews and many friends, all of whom loved him very much and will miss him, but only until we meet him again in that sweet home called Heaven. Psalm 116:15, Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, August 15th at 2:00pm at Emmanuel Baptist Church, with Rev. Paul Hill, Rev. Doug Moore and Rev. Joe White officiating. He will be laid to rest at Woodlawn Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Steven Southard, Danny Holland, Don Deal, Tony Drinnon, Cody Southard, and Rick Tallent. The family will receive friends from 12:00 until 2:00pm, two hours prior to the service at the Church.

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James Harold "Boat" Tallent

Franklin, NC - James Harold "Boat" Tallent, age 69, of Bates Branch Road, Franklin, NC, passed away Sunday, February 10, 2008 at his residence. He was a native of Macon County, the son of the late Harve and Annie Bates Tallent. He was a US Navy Veteran, he served on the SS Caperton Destroyer. He was a self-employed concrete finisher, and had worked for Fluer-Daniels Construction.
He owned and operated Dura Carpet Cleaning.

He is survived by two daughters, Vivian Hay and her husband Dennis of Elberton, GA and Kimberly Butler and her husband Lee of Franklin, NC; two sons, Chris Tallent and his wife Debbie and Danny Tallent all of Otto, NC; a special friend and brother-in-law, Sam Payne; two sisters, Edith Bates and Reva Jones both of Franklin, NC; one brother, Wayne Tallent of Franklin, NC; nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren also survive.

Memorial services will be held at a later date.
Memorials may be made to the family.
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Helen Mildred Tallent

Otto - Helen Mildred Tallent, 84 ,of Otto passed away Saturday November 8, 2008. She was a native of Macon County and was the daughter of the late Oscar Lewis and Alley Hopkins Lewis. She was married to Floyd Tallent who passed away 1999. She was a member of Windy Gap Baptist Church and was retired from the textile industry as a sewing machine operator.

Surviving is one daughter, Kathy Chastain Flowers and her husband Bo; one son, Jerry Chastain and his wife Debbie. Two grandchildren, Suzanne Hall and Chris Chastain also survive. Helen was preceded in death by four sisters, Edith Wilson, Betty Burrell, Ora Lee Derrberry and Velma Lewis, two brothers, Monroe Lewis and Roy Lewis,

Graveside services will be held at 12:30 PM Monday, November 10 at Iotla Baptist Church Cemetery with the Rev. Mark Bishop officiating. Visitation will be from 11:00-12:00PM ,one hour prior to services at Bryant-Grant Funeral Home.

Contributions may be made to Windy Gap Baptist Church, %Edith Holland, P O Box 938, Franklin, NC 28744.

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David "Mack" Tallent

Franklin, NC - David "Mack" Tallent, age 64, of Franklin, NC, passed away Sunday, August 22, 2010 in a local hospital. He was a native of Macon County, the son of the late Hiram and Gladys Edwards Tallent. He was a loving and dedicated husband, father and grandfather. He was a self employed painter, he enjoyed the outdoors and being with his granddaughters. He attended First Alliance Church and Iotla Baptist Church. He was a US Army Veteran, serving during the Vietnam War.

He is survived by his wife of 40 years, June Brock Tallent; a daughter, Gina McDonald and husband Eddy of Highlands, NC; a son James Brock of Franklin, NC; a brother, Dewey Tallent of Franklin, NC; two grandchildren, Ashley Brock and Sara McDonald also survive. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a sister, Brenda Downs.

A private graveside service will be held at Iotla Baptist Church Cemetery.

A Celebration of life will be held at his residence at 320 Airport Road, Franklin, NC, Thursday, August 26th, at 11:00 am, with Rev. Steve Reeves officiating.

Memorials may be made to Angel Hosice, 170 Church Street, Franklin, NC 28734 in memory of Mack Tallent.

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William "Billy" Tallent

Franklin, NC - William "Billy" Tallent, age 45, of Lake Emory Road, Franklin, NC passed away Tuesday, December 8,2009 at his residence. He was a native of Macon County, the son of the late Carlton and Annie Maude Burnette Tallent. He was a construction worker.

He is survived by his sister, Clydia Huscusson of Franklin, NC; two brothers, Randy L. Tallent of Asheville, NC and Michael Tallent of Franklin, NC.

Memorial services will be held Friday, December 11, 2009 at 3:00 PM in the Chapel of Bryant-Grant Funeral Home with Rev. Frank Rodriquez officiating. Burial will be held at the Tellico Baptist Church Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Tellico Baptist Church Building Fund, c/o Doug Posey, 20 Delightful Drive, Franklin, NC 28734.

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Leora Carver Talley

Highlands, NC - Leora Carver Talley, age 96, of Highlands, NC passed away Thursday, September 23, 2010 at a Highlands-Cashiers Nursing Home. She passed away quietly with several of her children by her side. She was born in Rabun County, GA, the daughter of the late John Roberson and Mary Elizabeth Burrell Carver. She graduated from Rabun Gap High School. She was married 57 years to Lyman E. "Red" Talley who passed away in 1993. Mrs. Talley was a homemaker and attended Clear Creek Baptist Church where she taught Sunday School. She was a member of Rabun Gap Presbyterian Church. She was a loving mother and grandmother and she liked to quilt.

She is survived by four sons, Ronald (Hilda) Talley of Franklin, NC, Relton Talley of Walhalla, SC, Randolph (Hazel) Talley of Mountain City, GA and Rabun (Terri) Talley of Gastonia, NC; five daughters, Reba T. Webb of Walhalla, SC, Rena T. Carver of Seneca, SC, Rodean T. (David) Wilson of Norcross, GA, Roberta T. Barnes of Neillsville, WI and Romonia T. (Andrew) Picklesimer of Highlands, NC. Twenty-six grandchildren and several great and great-great grandchildren also survive. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Revylon T. Carver, one son, Russell W. Talley; three sisters, Albie Savanah Carver, Louise Christina C. McDowell, Oma Modena C. Ledford, three brothers, Eugene Verner Carver, Albert Layfate Carver and Jessie Edgar Carver.

Funeral services will be held Sunday September 26 at 2:00 PM at Macedonia Baptist Church , Rabun County, GA with the Rev. Gary McCall, Rev. Delbert McCall and Rev. Roy Lowe officiating. Mrs. Talley’s grandson’s will serve as pallbearers. Zane Talley and Dennis McDowell will serve as honorary pallbearers. Interment will follow the services in the Macedonia Church Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 - 8:00 PM, Saturday, September 25 at Bryant-Grant Funeral Home, Highlands, NC

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Raymond Wesley Talley

Franklin, NC - Raymond Wesley Talley, age 74, of Kinsland Park Road, Franklin, NC, passed away Friday, November 12, 2010 at his residence. He was a native of Macon County, the son of the late Walter Monroe Talley and Mae Owens Talley. He was self-employed as a Nursery owner in Orlando, FL, He loved to weld, and he was of the Baptist faith.

He is survived by four sisters, Helen Conway of Apopka, FL, Dorothy Higdon and Hazel Reeves both of Franklin, NC and Mary Lou Anderson of Dallas, TX; two brothers, Harvey N. Talley of Ft. Lauderdale, FL and Homer L. Talley of Franklin, NC.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 28, in the Chapel of Bryant-Grant Funeral Home, with Rev. Danny Peterson officiating. Memorials may be made to a charity of one’s choice. . Memorials may be made to a charity of your choice.

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Stella W. Talley

Highlands, NC - Stella W. Talley, 96, of Wilmington, NC, died November 2, 2008. Stella lived 96 wonderful years.

Stella was born January 26, 1912 in Macon County,NC. She was the daughter of the late Andrew and Effie Carpenter Wilson. She was also preceded in death by her husband.

Stella was a member of First Baptist Church in Highlands, NC.

Stella is survived by a daughter, Cynthia Floyd, Wilmington, NC; a sister, Zoa Darnell, Columbus, GA; a brother, Frank Wilson, Clayton, GA and three grandchildren; Rusty Floyd, Wilmington, NC, Jay Floyd, Richmond, VA and Beth Floyd, Atlanta, GA.

The family will receive friends from 5-7PM Wednesday, November 5 at Bryant-Grant Funeral Home in Highlands. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, November 6 at First Baptist Church, Highlands, NC with Rev. Dan Robinson officiating.. Interment will follow in Macedonia Cemetery, Satolah, GA.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made to Lower Cape Fear Hospice, 2222 S. 17th St, Wilmington, NC 28401

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Donna Jeane Davis Taurel

Franklin - Donna Davis Taurel, age 79, passed away Sunday, March 8, 2009. She was in her Franklin home surrounded by her loving family.

Donna was born March 6, 1930, in Hammond, Indiana to her parents, Frances Arline Whitsel and Eugene Arthur Davis. After high school graduation, she earned her 3 year Diploma as an RN through Home Hospital, in association with Purdue University in Lafayette, Indiana. She began her career in a psychiatric hospital; over the course of the several years, she worked in many hospitals and doctors’ offices.

Donna moved to Fort Lauderdale, FL., purchased a motel and managed it on her own until she sold it to become Administrator of a larger hotel on the beach. She was one of the first females on the Board of Directors for the Hotel-Motel Association. After several years in the Hotel industry, Donna went back to nursing and began The P.D.Q. Nurse, Inc., a home care and staff relief agency in South Florida with 3 offices.

Donna again switched careers and opened PERSNICKETY GIFT BASKET SHOPPE, a high-end shop in Boca Raton, FL. She also co-authored Boca’s Persnickety Oh So Boca...ish cookbook during this time. While owner of the gift shop, she and her daughter, Debe, opened the North Carolina office of The P.D.Q. Nurse, Inc. in April, 1985. Donna owned her home in Franklin since 1988, but moved to the moutains full-time in 1995. She was President of The P.D.Q. Nurse, Inc., while daughter Debe was Vice President of Operations.

While in South Florida, Donna joined the Zonta Club of Boca Raton, and immediately became a very involved member. After her move to North Carolina, Donna worked with another sister Zontian to begin a new club in Franklin. She and Mary Fletcher founded the Zonta Club of Franklin, which was chartered in 1998. She was Vice-President initially, but within 6 months became President, and worked endlessly to advance the status of women through service and advocacy. One of her favorite roles was her involvement in beginning the Art & Chocolate benefit that has become an annual event for the club. Donna was also an active volunteer at the Franklin Chamber of Commerce and Angel Hospital, appropriately placed in their gift shop.

Donna’s wandering spirit and endless curiosity of various cultures was cultivated through her extensive travel adventures with friends and family, one of the highlights was a 20,000 mile trip on her family’s self-owned and operated yacht.

Donna is preceded in death by her brother, Richard Davis, her husband, Henry Taurel, and her son, Randall Sidwell.

She is survived by her sister, Diane Render of Hendersonville, NC, her daughter, Debe Nowicki, grandchildren, Trevor & Allison Nowicki of Franklin, Charles Sidwell of Sturgis, KY, Ashley & William Sidwell of Boca Raton, Fl, daughter-in-law, Jean Sidwell of Boca Raton, FL, one niece, Nicki, and one great-grandchild, Roe.

A Celebration of Life and Memorial Service will be held at Morrison Presbyterian Church on March 28th at 2:00pm. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations in her name be made to Morrison Presbyterian Church, Morrison Church Road, Franklin, NC and The Zonta Club of Franklin, PO Box 1492, Franklin, NC 28734.

Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be made at www.bryantgrant funeralhome.com.

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Claude William "Billy" Taylor

Franklin, NC - Claude William Taylor, known to his friends and family as Bill, age 77, of Wide Horizon Drive, Franklin, NC, passed away Thursday, October 23, 2008. He was a US Navy Veteran, having served during the Korean Conflict. He was a former Vice President of a Bank in Clearwater, FL. He moved to Franklin, NC in 1984 and owned and operated Touch of Glass in Franklin with his partner the late Daniel Leary.

He is survived by a sister, Beverly Mae Mosher of Franklin, NC; a brother, George Harold Taylor and his wife Ruth of Waltham, Massachusetts, two nieces, Patricia and Jaime, three nephews, Douglas, Curtis and Paul, and his good friend, Hank Sharp. He was preceded in death by a sister, Loretta Brock of Franklin, NC. Bill had a love of animals and at the time of his death he counted two Macaws, a Cockatiel, a parrot and 2 cats as an important part of his family.

A memorial service will be held at a later date. Memorials may be made to Westcare Hospice, 132 Sylva Plaza, Sylva, NC 28779, or Noah’s Ark Humane Society, 1239 Old Murphy Road, Franklin, NC 28734.

Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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Helen Crisp Taylor

Frankin, NC - Helen Crisp Taylor, age 93, of Holly Springs Church Road, Franklin, NC, passed away Wednesday, February 10, 2010 in a local nursing home. She was a native of Macon County, the daughter of the late George F. Crisp and Emma Corbin Crisp. She was married to Zeb W. Taylor, who passed away in 1951. She was a member of Holly Springs Baptist Church. She was a homemaker and enjoyed canning, gardening, and quilting. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by two sons, W. Eugene Taylor, and Bill W. Taylor, a grandson, Darrin E. Taylor, two sisters, Edith Kell and Ila Mae Sorrells, and a brother, Grady Crisp.

She is survived by a daughter, Maxine T. Cass and husband James E. of London, Kentucky, a daughter-in-law, Hazel Taylor of Franklin, NC; a sister, Marie Corbin of Franklin, NC; two brothers, Frank L. Crisp and Roy P. Crisp both of Franklin, NC; two granddaughters, Judith Cass Black and Glenda Cass Jones; four grandsons, James S. Cass, Billy, Randy and David Taylor; six great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren also survive.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, February 13th at 3:30pm in the Chapel of Bryant-Grant Funeral Home, with Rev. Ben Cabe officiating. Burial will be in Holly Springs Baptist Church Cemetery. Grandsons will serve as pallbearers.

The family will receive friends from 2:00 to 3:30pm, prior to the service at Bryant-Grant Funeral Home.

Memorials may be made to Darrin E. Taylor Scholarship Fund, c/o Macon Bank, 50 West Main Street, Franklin, NC 28734.

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Joseph F. Tebo

Franklin, NC - Joseph F. Tebo, age 79,of Holly Creek Road, Franklin, NC passed away Thursday, March 10, 2011 at a Sylva Nursing Center. He was born in Weston, Mass. the son of the late Fredrick and Marie LaBlanc Tebo. He was a US Army Veteran during the Korean Conflict were he was the recipient of the Bronze Star and two Purple Hearts. He was a home builder and was past Post Commander of the VFW Post #7339. He collected old cars and was a member of Gem City Auto Club. His prize car was a 1922 Model T. He loved working in his shop and always had the "Best" Garden. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather.

He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Lois Collier Tebo; one daughter, Elizabeth "Beth" Hern and husband, Roy of St. Petersburg, FL; three sons, Sandy Frazier and wife, Elizabeth of Franklin, NC, Gary Frazier and wife Sheila of Parrish, FL and Richard Frazier and wife, Sue of Tallahassee, FL; a sister-in-law, Sandy Tebo of St. Augustine, FL. Twelve grandchildren, twenty-three great-grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews also survive. He was preceded in death by two brothers, John Tebo and Arthur Tebo.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, March 19 at 2:00PM in the Chapel of Bryant-Grant Funeral Home with Father Michael Hudson officiating. The family will receive friends Saturday from 1:00-2:00PM, one hour prior to the service at Bryant-Grant Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the The Alzheimer’s Caregiver Retreat, 108 Wayah Street, Franklin, NC 28734.

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Joan Wickenden Teague

Franklin, NC - Joan Wickenden Teague, age 88, of Spartanburg, SC formerly of Franklin, NC passed away Sunday, December 5, 2010. Born in Chichester, West Sussex, England she was the daughter of the late Arthur John and Louisa Thickpenny Wickenden and became a naturalized U. S. Citizen on May 26, 1948 after marrying Rafe Banks Teague who died in 1971. She was a member of First United Methodist Church. She was retired from North Carolina Employment Security Commission; past president of American Legion Post #108; former president of Macon Homemakers; a member of V. P. Council and Democratic Women’s Club.

She is survived by two daughters, Pamela Teague Rogers and husband Jim of Moore, SC and Susan Teague Larrimore and husband David of Niceville, FL; four grandchildren, Allen Rogers and Jessica, John Rogers, Ashley Brooks and Cory, and Heath Larrimore and four great-grandchildren, Adam and Braeden Rogers, Avery Brooks and Hope Larrimore. She was preceded in death by three sisters.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, December 7, 2010 at 3:00 pm at First United Methodist Church with Dr. John Fowler officiating. Burial will be in Union United Methodist Church Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 2:00-3:00 pm, one hour prior to the service, at First United Methodist Church. Memorials may be made to FUMC Caring Card Ministry, 66 Harrison Avenue, Franklin, NC 28734 or FUMC Joan Teague Ministry, 66 Harrison Avenue, Franklin, NC 28734.

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Ruth Ann Berry Teague

Franklin, NC - Ruth Ann Berry Teague, 91, of Franklin, NC, passed away Wednesday, February 18, 2009 at Britthaven Nursing Home after a long period of declining health. She was born August 18, 1917 in Macon County, the daughter of the late Will and Latisha Higdon Berry. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John Woodrow Teague, and a son, Douglas Teague, both passed away in 2004, three brothers, Wade, Charles and William "Dude" Berry.

She is survived by a son, Victor Teague and his wife, Frances, a daughter, Konda Morrison of Buena Vista, VA; nine grandchildren, and thirteen great-grandchildren, a number of nieces and nephews and her wonderful caregivers.

She was first a homemaker, and a farmer’s wife, working alongside the family members, whether it be milking cows, or working in the fields. After she and Mr. Teague retired from the dairy business in the late 1960’s, she was employed with the Macon County Program for Progress in the Head Start Program, during which time she continued to further her educatiion. She graduated from South Western Community College and was then employed by the Macon County School System until retirement. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She was talented and creative, possessing an inquisitive mind. She loved music, learning to play the piano in mid-life, loved arts and crafts, was an avid flower gardener, loved nature, especially hiking, camping and bird watching. She was a genealogy enthusiast, doing extensive research into the history of the Berry and Teague families.

Her last years were spent suffering from Alzheimers Disease that took away her ability to do all those things she loved to do, but wonderful memories remain of the special life she lived. She was a member of Union United Methodist Church, active in all aspects of service there. Bible School and music being two of her favorites. She was the Church pianist for many years. She loved the Lord and her Church.

Funeral services will be held Friday, February 20th at 3:00pm at Union United Methodist Church, with Rev. Mack Hutson and Rev. Janet Greene officiating. Burial will be in the Church Cemetery. Grandsons will serve as pallbearers, Tim Teague, Mike, Tony and Pat Morrison, Andy Berry, Jim Teague and Keith Teague. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the Church. Memorials may be made to Union United Methodist Church, c/o Norma Norton, 117 Middle Skeenah Road, Franklin, NC 28734.

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Louis Teicher

Highlands, NC - Louis Teicher, age 83, of Billy Cabin Road, Highlands, NC, passed away Sunday, August 3, 2008 at his residence. He was a native of Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania, the son of the late Harry and Dora Brauner Teicher. He was a renowned pianist with Ferrante and Teicher music company.

He is survived by his wife of thirty-five years, Betty Gates Teicher; one daughter, Susan Teicher of Urbana, IL; two sons, David Teicher of West Port, Connecticut and Richard Teicher of New Jersey; four grandchildren, Pamela Machala, Julian Machala, Zachary Teicher, and Ari Teicher.

No services are planned.

Memorials may be made to the Macon County Humane Society, PO Box 81, Franklin, NC 28744. Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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Vergia Rae Russell Thomas

Franklin, NC - Vergia Rae Russell Thomas of Franklin, NC passed away Saturday, October 31, 2009. Born February 4, 1936 in Glenville, NC, she was the daughter of the late Jeff and Lucille Moore Russell. She was preceded in death by her sisters, Iva Lea Russell, Ella Mae Houston, Glana Holden, Kathleen Bumgarner; one brother, Kenneth Russell and one grandson, Jeremy Keener. She was a member of Wesleyan Methodist Church in Glenville, NC. She loved spending time with her grandchildren, reading and gardening.

She is survived by her husband of 49 years, Marion Thomas Jr.; three daughters, Margaret Daniel and husband Gerald of Albany, GA, Marlene Palmer and husband Mark of Woodruff, SC, Marcella Keener and husband Steve of Franklin, NC; one brother JW Russell and wife Anne of White Oak, NC; five grandchildren, Crystal Daniel, Christina Daniel Willis and husband, Adam, Katrin Keener, Jaric Keener, and Morgan Palmer; one brother-in-law, Lawton Houston of Franklin, NC; one sister-in-law, Ruth Russell of Chattanooga, TN.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, November 3 at 4:00 PM in the Chapel of Bryant-Grant Funeral Home with the Rev. Allen Waters and Dr. Allan Houston officiating. Burial will be held at Black Mountain Baptist Church Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Dearl Prince, Lawton Houston, Jamie Carpenter, Dwain Holden, Bunk Russell and Ray Thomas. Honorary pallbearers will be Jaric Keener, Mark Palmer, Harry Bowen, Scott Keener, Shawn Keener, Steve Keener, Gerald Daniel and Mark McGaha.

The family will receive friends Tuesday, November 3 from 2:30 till 4:00 PM, prior to the service at Bryant-Grant Funeral Home.

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Arthur Lund Thorsen

Franklin, NC - Arthur Lund Thorsen, age 77, of Ridgecrest Heights, Franklin, NC passed away Sunday, June 29, 2008 at his residence. He was born in Cook County, IL, the son of the late Arthur Thomas and Ruth Jamison Thorsen. He was a Korean Veteran of the US Navy. He owned and operated a plumbing business.

He is survived by his brother, Richard Thorsen of Bevier, MO.

Memorial services will be held at a later date.

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Robert Edward Tilley

Franklin, NC - Robert Edward Tilley, age 84, of Valleyview Road, Franklin, NC passed away Tuesday, June 24, 2008 at his residence. He was born in Atlantic City, NJ, the son of the late William and Lillian Brown Tilley. He was a WWII US Navy Veteran and was a carpenter.

He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Joan Clark; three sons, Robert E. Tilley, Jr of Albany, GA, William J. Tilley and Richard J. Tilley both of Franklin, NC; one brother, John C. Tilley of Tarboro, FL. Three grandchildren and one great-grandchild also survive.

Memorial services will be held Saturday, June 28th at 11:00am in the Chapel of Bryant-Grant Funeral Home, with the VFW Chaplain officiating.

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Jerry Tilson

Highlands, NC - Jerry BeulinTilson, age 55, of Cinnamon Lane, Highlands, NC went to be with his Lord, Wednesday, November 24 at a Highlands-Cashiers Hospital. A native of Macon County, he was the son of the late John Beulin and Eva Arlecia Rogers Tilson. He was married to Laura Elaine Burrell Tilson for thirty-seven years. He was a carpenter and builder; loved to work; was an avid sports fan and liked to hunt and fish. Jerry was a loving husband, father, friend and a devoted Christian. He was a member of Clear Creek Missionary Baptist Church where he was a Deacon for twenty-two years and a Sunday School Teacher.

In addition to his wife he is survived by two daughters, Jessica Tilson and Gabrielle Tilson both of the home; one son David Tilson of the home; one sister, June Manning and husband Bob of Tallahassee, FL; sister-in-law, Georgetta Dixon and brother-in-law, Joe Dixon of Pensacola, FL and one nephew Jeff Dixon and wife Melody of Tallahassee, FL.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, November 27 at 2:00 PM at Clear Creek Missionary Baptist Church with Rev. Everette Wilson, Rev. Matt Shuler and Rev. Rusty Wolfrey officiating. Burial will be in the Clear Creek Community Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Charlie Hicks, Dennis Ivester, Donnie Edwards, Doyle Calloway, Jeff Dixon and Michael Wilson. Honorary Pallbearers will be members of Highlands and Satolah Fire Department. The family will receive friends Friday, November 26, from 6:00-8:00 PM in the Chapel of Bryant-Grant Funeral Home in Highlands.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Lewis Rathbun Wellness Center, 121 Sherwood Rd., Asheville, NC 28803-2426.

Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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Charles Randall Tingen

Cashiers, NC - Charles Randall Tingen, age 53, of Lost Cove Road, Cashiers, NC, passed away Tuesday, April 15, 2008 in the Highlands-Cashiers hospital. He was a native of Person County, NC, the son of Mary Oliver Clayton of Roxborough, NC and the late Ira C. Tingen. He was owner of Tingen Construction, and a member of Bethel Hill Baptist Church in Roxborough.

In addition to his mother, he is survived by two children, a son, Lane Randall Tingen and daughter, Caitlin Ann Tingen both of Sapphire, NC; one sister, Wanda Brasswell of Emerald Isle, NC; two brothers, James Edward Tingen and David Thomas Tingen, both of Roxborough, NC; three nephews and two nieces also survive.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, April 19th at 2:00pm at Bethel Hill Baptist Church in Roxborough, with Rev. Freddie Braswell officiating.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Highlands-Cashiers Hospital, PO Drawer 190, Highlands, NC 28741.

Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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Ethel Mae Tippett

Franklin - Ethel Mae Tippett 89 of Franklin, NC died Sat. January 12, 2008 in a Jackson County Nursing Home. She was a native of Henderson, NC, the Daughter of the late David and, Georgia Allison McFalls. She was married to the late Carl Virgil Tippett. She had worked for the Town Motel and was a member of Ridge Crest Baptist Church. She was a loving mother, grandmother, Great grandmother and Great great grandmother. In addition to her husband she was preceded in death by a daughter Joyce Elaine Tippett and two grand sons Michael Tippett and Keith Waldroop. Three sisters and three brothers.

She is survived by two daughters Shirley Waldroop and husband Wendell of Franklin, NC and Barbara Stanley and husband Robert, of Franklin, NC Four sons Carl Tippett Jr.and wife Shirley of LaPorte City Iowa, William (Dub) David Tippett and wife Sandy Tippett of Franklin, NC,, Kenneth Tippett and wife Lorna, of North Branch, Michigan and Morris Tippet and wife Ann of Franklin, NC. One Brother Lloyd McFalls of Tryon, NC. 21 Grandchildren and 34 Great grandchildren and 12 Great great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held in the Chapel of Bryant-Grant Funeral Home at 2PM Tuesday January 15, 2008 with the Revs. Gary McCoy and Thomas Fouts officiating. Pallbearers will be grand sons. Burial will be in the Ridge Crest Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 until8 PM Monday at Bryant-Grant Funeral Home.

Memorials may be made to Ridgecrest Baptist Church Cemetery Fund.

Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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Eileen Marie Stiles Todd

Highlands, NC - Eileen Stiles Todd, 88, of Highlands, NC passed away Saturday, August 30, 2008 in Huntsville, Alabama. 

Mrs. Todd was preceded in death by her parents, Marie Adele Crane Stiles and Charles Ayron Stiles, and her brother, Major General Kenneth Stiles. She was also preceded in death by her husband, David Frederick Todd, and by both of her sons; David charles Todd and Christopher Fred Todd.

Born in New York City, Eileen Todd was a gifted artist and decorator as well as a successful entrepreneur.  She owned and operated several antique shops, most notably Antiques by Lee in Highlands, NC, where she lived and served for over 30 years. She was happily married to David Todd for 59 years until his death in 2002.

Mrs. Todd is survived by six grandchildren: Julie Todd Sieja Satterfeal and her husband, Craig of Huntsville; Timothy Sieja and his wife Lara of Arlington, VA; Andrew Sieja and his wife Brianna of Dallas, TX; Melissa Todd, Amanda Todd, and Amy Todd of Orlando, FL. She had three great-grandchiildren: Sesalie, Noah, and Kinsley Satterfeal.  She is also survived by a very special nephew, Michael Palmer Todd and his wife Anna; and her daughters-in-law, Kathy Levins Todd Sieja of Huntsville, and Donna Todd of Orlando.  Other survivors are nephews Kenneth Stiles and his wife Margie of Plymouth, IN; and Douglas Stiles and his wife Barbara of Alexandria, VA; sisters-in-law, Mary Lou Jury, Donna Lucille Todd, and Idabelle Todd, all of Michigan.

Despite the great sadness of outliving her two sons and her husband, Mrs. Todd was an inspiration to many, had a great faith, and lived a productive life.  She will be remembered and missed by all who knew her.  Calling hours are 12:30-1:30 at the Bryant-Grant Funreal Home in Highlands on Thursday, September 4, 2008, with services at 2:00pm at the First Presbyterian Church, with the Reverend Don Mullen presiding. 

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to your charity of choice. Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. 

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Janice Imogene Tolliver

Cashiers, NC - Janice Imogene Tolliver of Cashiers, North Carolina and Chokoloskee Island, Florida was born June 19, 1918 in Detroit, Michigan to Hazel Marie Stephens and Emery Leroy Stewart. She was married to the late Donald Robert Tolliver, December 26, 1936, with whom she had two sons, John Thomas Tolliver and Michael Robert Tolliver. She passed away October 24, 2010 at the age of 92 in Highlands, North Carolina. She is survived by her aforementioned sons; two grandsons, John Andrew Tolliver and Charles Nathan Tolliver and a step-granddaughter, Margaret Cabanis-Wicht. Janice was a homemaker and loving wife, mother and grandmother.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, October 27, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Bryant-Grant Funeral Home in Highlands with Chaplain Jerry Willingham officiating. Burial will be in Norton Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m., one hour prior to the service, at Bryant-Grant Funeral Home in Highlands. Memorial donations may be made to Four Seasons Hospice, 571 South Allen Rd., Flat Rock, NC 28731.

Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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Breeah Kathryn Toneges

Franklin, NC - Breeah Kathryn Toneges, infant daughter of Amanda Toneges, passed away Friday, June 24, 2011 at Memorial Mission Hospital. In addition to her mother, she is survived by two sisters, Mariah Martineau and Karleigh Harvey; two brothers, Kurt Harvey and Kanaan Harvey; maternal grandparents, Joseph T. Toneges of Jasper, AL and Kathryn Gay of Franklin, NC; step-grandmother, Vicki Toneges of Jasper, AL.

Memorial services will be held Monday, June 27 at 7:00PM in the Chapel of Bryant-Grant Funeral Home with Rev. John Raby officiating.

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Mary Etta Turner

Franklin, NC - Mary Etta Turner, age 80, of Csonka Road, Franklin, NC passed away Tuesday, January 20, 2009 at her residence.

She is survived by her husband of sixty-three years, Ray Turner, three children, four grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren.

Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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Taylor Rashad Tyndell

Franklin, NC - Taylor Rashad Tyndell, 4 months old, of Grassy Hill Drive, Franklin, NC passed away Wednesday, June 4, 2008 at a local hospital. He was born in Jackson County, the son of Robert J. and Angela Medina Tyndell.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by his sister, Trishelle Tyndell of the home; his maternal grandparents, Gus and Sandra Medina; paternal grandparents, Robert Louis Tyndell and the late Yongae Tyndell; paternal great-grandparents, Louis and Cathy Tyndell.

Services will be held Monday, June 9 at 11:00 AM at Bryant-Grant Funeral Home Chapel with Father Matthew Kauth officiating.

Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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