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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 Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences are available by visiting bryantgrantfuneralhome.com or by email. |
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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.
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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 Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences are available by visiting www.bryantgrantfuneralhome.com or by email.
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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
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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 Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences are available by visiting www.bryantgrantfuneralhome.com or by email. |
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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. 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 Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences are available by visiting www.bryantgrantfuneralhome.com or by email. |
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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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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 Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Online
condolences are available by visiting www.bryantgrantfuneralhome.com
or by email.
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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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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.
Bryant-Grant
Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences are available by visiting bryantgrantfuneralhome.com or by email.
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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 or by email. |
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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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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. An online register is available by visiting www.bryantgrantfuneralhome.com. or by email
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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.
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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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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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