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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
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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. Bryant-Grant
Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. |
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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. Bryant-Grant
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Ellen Armstrong Tallent Franklin, NC - Ellen Armstrong Tallent, age 69, of Franklin, NC, passed away Wednesday, July 11, 2012. She was born in Black Oak, Arkansas, the daughter of the late Marvin and Lorene Waites Armstrong. She had worked at Walmart for 29 years, most recently as a department manager in Clayton, GA, and had worked at Burlington for 24 years. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She coached and played softball for 40 years, she loved spending time at the lake and dirt track racing, and attended Franklin Church of Christ. She is survived
by her husband of 49 years, Joe "Mule" Tallent, two daughters,
Joanne Tallent of Clarkesville, GA and Karen Tallent of Franklin,
NC; one son, Ricky "Ribs" Tallent of Franklin, NC; one
sister, Myrna Kisner and her husband John of Black Oak, Arkansas;
one brother, William "Dub" Armstorng and wife Polly, of
Black Oak, Arkansas; grandchildren, Jonathon Owens, Heather Gragg,
Ashley Nix Miller and husband Ronnie, Gabriella Tallent and Samuel
Tallent; one great granddaughter, Kaydence; several nieces and nephews
also survive. Memorial services
will be held Sunday, July 15th at 4:00 pm in the Chapel of Bryant
Grant Funeral Home, with Rev. Don Moffitt officiating. The family
will receive friends from 1:00 till 4:00 pm, prior to the service,
at the funeral home. Bryant-Grant
Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. |
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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,
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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. Bryant-Grant
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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. Bryant-Grant
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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. Bryant-Grant
Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences are available by visiting bryantgrantfuneralhome.com or by email. |
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Aletha Bernice Keener Talley Highlands, NC - Aletha Bernice Keener Talley, 82, of Highlands passed away on Saturday, November 10, 2012 at her home. She was a native and lifelong resident of Highlands. She was a member of Shortoff Baptist Church. She had been employed at both Highlands Cleaners and Laundry and Peoples Department Store in Highlands. Her most important career was that of a loving wife and mother. She was the daughter of Claude and Alma Henderson Keener of Highlands and was peceded in death by her brother Ben Keener. She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Ed T. Talley, a daughter Belinda Lindsay of Fletcher, NC; sons, Tommy Talley of Norcross, GA and son, Kenny Talley of Highlands; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Monday, November 12, 2012 at 2:00PM at the Bryant-Grant Funeral Home in Highlands with Rev. Andy Cloer officiating. Interment will be at the Miller Cemetery in Highlands. The family will receive friends Monday from 1:00-2:00PM, one hour prior to the service. In lieu of flowers
the family suggests that contributions be made to the The Preston
Robert Tisch Brain Tumor Center at Duke, DUMC, PO Box 3624, Durham,
NC 27710 or the Shortoff Baptist Church, PO Box 1217, Highlands,
NC 28741. Bryant-Grant
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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 Bryant-Grant
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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. Bryant-Grant
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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 Bryant-Grant
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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 are available by visiting www.bryantgrantfuneralhome.com or by email. |
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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
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Rev. Thomas Samuel Taylor Franklin, NC - Rev. Thomas Samuel Taylor, age 72, of Franklin, NC passed away Wednesday, August 8, 2012 at a local hospital after an extended illness. He was born in Macon County, the son of the late Memory Allen Taylor and Dixie Marie Pendergrass Taylor. He was a former radio evangelist of Clayton, GA and surrounding churches. He was of the Southern Baptist Faith. He is survived
by his wife of 14 years, Mary Lou Sanders Taylor of Franklin, NC;
one son, James Allen Taylor and his wife Felecia of Gatlinburg,
TN; two daughters, Tammy Charlene Allen and her husband, Nick of
Honeapath, SC and Sherry Ann Nix and her husband, John Edward of
Pickens, SC; six grandchildren, Chris, Jasmine and Johnathan Allen,
Melissa and Edward Nix, Jr and Matthew Taylor; two sisters, Gracie
Coggins of Franklin, NC and Dolly Pattillo of Marietta, GA. Numerous
nieces and nephews also survive. He is preceded in death by one
grandson, Michael Allen; three brothers, James Allen and Furman
Taylor; one sister, Lavada Ledford. Funeral services will be held Saturday, August 11 at 2:00PM in the Chapel of Bryant Grant Funeral Home with Rev. Davis Hooper and Rev. Andrew Parker officiating. Burial will be held at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church Cemetery. Chris Allen, Edward Nix, Eddie Campell, Michael Sanders, Jared Gates, John Nix and Nick Allen will serve as pallbearers. The family will
receive friends Saturday, August 11 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 Pleasant Hill Baptist
Church, c/o Barbara Odell, 1095 Belle Dowdle Road, Franklin, NC
28734 Bryant-Grant
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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. Bryant-Grant
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Laura Russell Taylor Franklin, NC - Laura Russell Taylor, age 91, of Franklin, NC passed away Friday, July 27, 2012. She was born in Macon County, the daughter of the late Herman and Rhoda McCall Russell. She was married to Ralph Taylor who passed away in 2000. She was a restaurant cook and was a member of Ellijay Missionary Baptist Church. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She loved watching birds and feeding wildlife. She is survived
by her daughter, Linda Welch of Dillard, GA; her son, Bruce Hopkins
and his companion Gail Crisp; grandchildren, Chris Welch, Anthony
Sesso III, Crystal Stebbins, Lisa Belugazima and Debbie Lambert;
special friends, Carolyn Ayers, Grace Houston and Gail Crisp and
beloved puppies, Tinker and Babie. Seven great grandchildren and
several nieces and nephews also survive. She was preceded in death
by a grandchild, Mike Hopkins, sister, Pearl Webb and brothers,
James, John, Howard and Gilmer Russell. Memorial services
will be held Saturday, August 4 at 2:00PM at Ellijay Missionary
Baptist Church with Rev. Morris Tippett officiating. Burial will
be held in the church cemetery. The family will
receive friends Saturday from 1:00 2:00PM, one hour prior to the
service at the church. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested
memorial donations be made to Bryant Grant Funeral Home, 105 West
Main Street, Franklin, NC 28734 Bryant-Grant
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Walter J. Taylor Highlands, NC- Walter J. Taylor, age 88, of Highlands passed away Sunday, November 13, 2011 at Fidelia Eckerd Nursing Home, Highlands, North Carolina. He was born November 8, 1923 in Staten Island, New York to Walter J. and Ellefair Crunkleton Taylor, and had made Highlands, North Carolina his home for the past 37 years. He was valedictorian of Curtis High School graduating class of 1942, Staten Island, New York. Upon completing Maritime and Electronics schools, he was commissioned as an Ensign in the United States Coast Guard in 1944. A veteran of WWII, he retired as a lieutenant from the United States Maritime service in 1969. Walter was a trustee and founding director of the Scottish Tartan’s Museum of Franklin, North Carolina, serving from its inception in 1989 until July 2010. He was a member of the Veteran Wireless Operators Association, the Society of Wireless Pioneers, the Sons of Confederate Veterans, the Scottish Tartans Society, the Scottish American Military Society, the American Legion and the Highlands Lions Club. Surviving are his wife, Catherine Patterson Taylor; daughters, Dianne A. Taylor of Asheville, NC, Melinda T. Musumarra and husband Paul of Cary, NC; step-son, James T. Vinson and wife Karen of Fort Mill, SC, and stepdaughters, Margaret V. Bryson of Fort Mill, SC and Sandra K. Vinson of Highlands. Also surviving are four grandchildren; Mark Musumarra, Barbara Musumarra, Josh Bryson (Mandi) and Elizabeth Baker (Michael). He was preceded in death by his first wife Barbara James Taylor of Highlands, NC and a brother, John N. Taylor of Tom’s River, NJ. The family would like to extend special thanks to Becky Chambers of Four Seasons Hospice and Jeannine LeGeyt of Fidelia Eckerd Nursing Home for their devotion and compassion to Walter during his illness. Also special appreciation is extended to Doctors Richard Olson and Patti Wheeler. Funeral Services will be held Tuesday November 15, 2011 at 11:00am at the Chapel of Bryant-Grant Funeral Home in Highlands with Dr. Charles Harris and Rev. Vic Greene officiating. The family will receive friends Monday November 14, 2011 from 6:00 until 8:00 pm at Bryant-Grant Funeral Home in Highlands. Burial will be in the Moravian Cemetery in Staten Island, NY. Pallbearers will be Josh Bryson, Mark Musumarra, Michael Crowe, Jeff James, Dana Gordon, Tommy James, Allen James and Michael Baker. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, PO Box 5216, Glen Allen, VA 23058-5216 and Four Seasons Hospice, 571 South Allen Rd. Flat Rock, NC 28731. Bryant-Grant
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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. Bryant-Grant
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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. Bryant-Grant
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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. Bryant-Grant
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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. Online condolences
are available by visiting www.bryantgrantfuneralhome.com
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Ann Darling Thayer Cullowhee, NC - Ann Darling Thayer, age 73, of Winter Haven, FL passed away Thursday, October 6, 2011, at her Lake Glenville home. Born in Polk Co., FL, she was the daughter of Myrtice Harvey Stolz of Winter Haven, FL and the late Charles Stolz. Ann was an elementary school teacher for the Polk County School System and she was a member of Grace Community Church. In addition to her mother, she is survived by her husband of 52 years, Thomas A. Thayer, Sr.; two daughters, Virginia Dunson and husband Leslie Dunson III and Susan S. Thayer all of Winter Haven, FL; one son, Thomas A. Thayer, Jr. and wife Michelle of Winter Haven, FL; one sister, Virginia Chadd of Winter Haven, FL and five grandchildren, Kasie Thayer, Thomas A. Thayer III, Lindsey Thayer, Ashley Dunson and Emily Dunson. Funeral Services will be held in Winter Haven, FL. Bryant-Grant
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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. Online
condolences are available by visiting www.bryantgrantfuneralhome.com
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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. Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences are available by visiting www.bryantgrantfuneralhome.com or by email. |
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Howard Furman Tilson Highlands, NC - Howard Furman Tilson, age 67, of Highlands, NC passed away Friday, September 7, 2012 at a Highlands-Cashiers Hospital. He was a native of Macon County, the son of Claude J. and Fannie Stiwinter Tilson. He was a construction worker and was of the Baptist faith. He liked to hunt and fish. He is survived by two sisters, Lois Houston of Highlands, NC and Ola Holland of Carrollton, GA; three brothers, Thomas Tilson of Brevard, NC, Ronnie Tilson of Highlands, NC and Randall Tilson of Franklin, NC. Several nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral services will be held Sunday, September 9 at 5:00PM at Buck Creek Baptist Church with Rev. Jamie Passmore officiating. Burial will be held in the Church Cemetery. Newton Tilson, Larry Houston, Tommy Houston, Andrew Picklesimer, Glandon Vaughn, Chris Houston, Benny Speed and Berkley Speed will serve as pallbearers. The family will receive friends Sunday, September 9 from 4:00-5:00PM, one hour prior to the service at Buck Creek Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Buck Creek Cemetery Fund, c/o Algie Bolick, 3659 Buck Creek Road, Highlands, NC 28741. Bryant-Grant
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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
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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
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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
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Eleanor Alice Merrick Tobias Franklin, NC - "Within our hearts the ones we love are never really gone....In spirit and in memory their legacy lives on." Eleanor Alice Merrick Tobias of Franklin, NC passed away peacefully in her sleep with her son, Gary Murphy, by her side, on November 30, 2011. She had just reached the milestone age of 95 on November 28. Mrs. Tobias was born in Tunnel, NY to Stanley and Florence Woodman Merrick, November 28, 1916. Mr. Merrick was a farmer, moving from Illinois to a farm he purchased in 1913. The family lived on the Tunnel farm until a devastating fire destroyed their home. Mrs. Merrick became very ill and they returned to Illinois in 1922, staying with various relatives until they could, after several months, become a family again on a farm near Barrington, IL. Mrs. Merrick had survived her illness, and Mrs. Tobias often enjoyed relating the story of that reunion, where the whole family joined hands and danced around their empty "new" house. Mrs. Tobias is survived by her two children, Gary Murphy, his wife Virginia, five children and four grandchildren; daughter, Gail Lee and husband Allen of Northern California, four children and 13 grandchildren; her elder sister, Esther Duncan of Watertown, WI; stepson, Donald Tobias of Beloit, WI and stepdaughter, Dianne Millard of Waukesha, WI. Her husband, Donald, preceded her in death in 2004. They had reached their 45th wedding anniversary. They resided on Cherokee Ave., Madison, WI from 1966 until 2004. Upon the death of her husband, she moved to Birmingham, AL, residing with son, Gary and wife Virginia. A few of her last months were spent in Marshall, WI with her younger brother, Lee Merrick. Mr. Merrick passed away in August 2011. Her last place of residence was with son Gary, in his home in the mountains of Western North Carolina. For many years,
she displayed her art work in craft fairs and art shows around Madison
and attended the fair held each year on Court House Square in Madison.
She continued to create her wonderful oils and hand painted Christmas
ornaments until the last few years of her life. "And
so I am born and named after my grandmother Westgarth, and somehow
welcomed into this world of rocks, snow, and ice...and into a family
rich only in courage, constancy, cheerfulness, and love." Above
quotation written by Eleanor Merrick Tobias, 1979, published in
her book about her family history "Forward, Ever Forward". Bryant-Grant
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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. Online condolences are available by visiting www.bryantgrantfuneralhome.com or by email. |
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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
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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. Bryant-Grant
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Elwood B. Trueblood, Jr. Franklin, NC - Elwood B. Trueblood, Jr., age 85, of Franklin, NC passed away Wednesday, December 7, 2011 at his residence. He was born July 8, 1926 in Pelham, NC to Elwood B. Trueblood, Sr and Bernice Lanier Trueblood. He was a WWII Veteran of the US Army Air Corps. He was Director of Security, National Airlines, Miami, Fl, sold to Pan American Airways, took early retirement in 1981. Business Manager, Ransom Everglades Prep School, Coconut Grove, FL. He had a Associate of Arts Degree-College of William & Mary; Bachelor of Business Administration-University of Miami; Master of Science in Human Resources- Nova University. He was a avid jazz lover; jazz guitarist, NYC; member of the Miami Jazz Society. He was the North American Secretary, International Association of Airline Security Officer; a member of the Private Security Advisory Council, U.S. Dept. of Justice; U.S. Army Intelligence School-Industrial Security Management; Special Officer, State of Florida, Governor’s Commission; Professional Member of American Society for Industrial Security; NASA, Security Training-west of the Mississippi-Top Secret Clearance; Atomic Energy Commission-Security Training, Installation and Inspection-’Q’ Clearance. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Barbara Jean Veldhuis Trueblood of Franklin, NC; his son, Elwood B.Trueblood, III, (Joana) of Lake Mary, FL, his daughter, Diane M. Colton (Rick) of Sarasota, FL; step-sons, Eric A. Koch (Patti) of Franklin, NC and Blake A. Koch (Rachele) of Pembroke Pines, FL; granddaughter, Christy Ashley (Jim) of Casselberry, FL; grandson, John Michael Trueblood of San Diego, CA; great-grandchildren, Chelsea & Andrew Honeycutt of Casselberry, Fl; step granddaughter, Brittany (Nate) Charlier of Plymouth, MN and step-great-granddaughter, Sienna Charlier of Plymouth, MN. Bryant-Grant
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Helen May Tunnell Franklin -Helen May Tunnell, our beloved mother, 94 years old, went to be with Jesus on April 18, 2012. Formerly of Kansas City, Missouri, she moved to Franklin, NC in 1992. For the past two years, Helen resided at the Fidelia Eckerd Living Center in Highlands, NC. She was preceded in death by her husband, James David Tunnell, baby daughter Margaret, parents Alva Ross and Beulah May McKay, and brothers Harry McKay, Rev. Adrian McKay and Dr. Donald McKay. Mrs. Tunnell was a nurse and worked at John Knox Village in Lee’s Summit, Missouri for several years. She had a special love for the elderly and that was her favorite area of nursing. She was a member of Cowee Baptist Church in Franklin, NC. She was formerly a member of Southview Baptist Church for many years in Raytown, Missouri. Helen enjoyed working with the "Better Hearing Group" to improve hearing for the hearing impaired. She loved Bible study with friends, reading, bowling, traveling, and watching baseball (especially Braves baseball). Helen had taught Sunday School and Vacation Bible School in past years. She was Valedictorian of her High School Class and always had a love of learning. Surviving are three children, Judith Williams and husband Dan of Tonganoxie, Kansas, Joel David and wife Phyllis of Arkadelphia, Arkansas and Sharon Robison and husband Robbie of Franklin, NC; fourteen grandchildren, seventeen great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at Floral Hills, Monday, April 23 at 12:00 Noon at Floral Hills Memorial Gardens, 7000 Blue Ridge Blvd., Kansas City, Missouri. Helen’s dear friends and family will gather to affirm and honor her unique and loving life with praise and blessing. The family will receive friends from 11:00-12:00 Noon, Monday, April 23 for visitation prior to the funeral at Floral Hills. Burial will be at Floral Hills in Kansas City, Missouri. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Scarlet Cord Food Ministry, 1423 Huddleston or Arkadelphia, Arkansas 71923 or Cowee Baptist Church, 6301 Bryson City Road, Franklin, NC 28734. Bryant-Grant
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Barbara Patricia Turner Franklin, NC - Barbara Patricia Turner, age 85, passed away Sunday, March 11, 2012. She was a native of Middlesex, Massassachutts, the daughter of the late Ralph and Helen Ward Lewis. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Fredrick Arthur Turner, who passed away in 2007. She had worked as a secretary in a dental office. She is survived by two daughters, Barbara A. Elliott of Sarasota, FL and Kathryn Shanaberger of Murphy, NC; two sons, Michael Allen Turner of Texas and Andrew Turner of Sarasota, FL; one sister, Ann Hawkins. No services are planned at this time. Bryant-Grant
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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. Online
condolences are available by visiting www.bryantgrantfuneralhome.com
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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. Online condolences may be made by visiting www.bryantgrantfuneralhome.com or by email. |
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Elinor Ann Tyson Franklin - Elinor Ann Tyson, age 77, of Franklin, NC, formerly of St. Cloud, FL, passed away, Tuesday, November 20, 2012. Born, December
30, 1934, in St. Cloud, FL, she was the daughter of the late Enoch
and Avanelle Nourse Tyson and was a member of one of the pioneer
families in the state of Florida. She graduated from St. Cloud High
School in 1953; served in the United States Army from 1957 to 1961
in Okinawa and worked as Psychiatric Nursing Assistant in Veteran's
Administration Hospitals until retirement in 1991. Elinor moved
to Franklin in 2006 to be with her niece, Nancy Tyson Bichard and
she was a member of Tellico Baptist Church. In addition
to her parents, she was preceded in death by brothers, Wayne, Chester
Jene, and Herbert Tyson and is survived by several nieces, nephews
and cousins. A private family
memorial service will be held in St. Cloud, FL at a later date. Bryant-Grant
Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. |
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