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Barbara Gail Tallent Cabe

Franklin, NC - Barbara Gail Tallent Cabe, age 69, of Knob Hill Road, Franklin, NC passed away Sunday, November 30, 2008 at her residence. She was a native of Macon County, the daughter of the late Alfred and Iva Lee Dills Tallent . She was a homemaker and was retired from Whitley Products. She was of the Baptist faith.

She is survived by her husband of 51 years, Wiley Alexander Cabe; her daughter, Kathy Gail Cabe of Franklin, NC; her son, Keith Wiley Cabe and his wife, Pam of Franklin, NC; three sisters, Brenda Frangoudakis, Shirley Pritchitt and Margaret Jolley all of Atlanta, GA; two brothers, Harold Tallent of Atlanta, GA and Bruce Tallent of Franklin, NC; two grandchildren, Nicole and Justin Cabe. She was preceded in death by a sister, Joyce Vinson and a brother, Mickey Tallent.

Funeral service will be held Wednesday, December 3 at 1:00 PM in the Chapel of Bryant-Grant Funeral Home with Rev. Ronnie Owens officiating. Burial will be in the Woodlawn Cemetery. Justin Cabe, Daryl Oberley, Kenneth Vinson, Mike Frangoudakis, Dennis Jolley and David Jolley will serve as pallbearers.

The family will receive friends Wednesday, December 3 from 12:00-1:00 PM, one hour prior to service at Bryant-Grant Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Relay for Life, PO Box 1648, Franklin, NC 28744.

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Dorothy Gribble Cabe

Kings Mountain / Franklin- Dorothy Gribble Cabe, age 96, resident of Kings Mountain, NC died September 18, 2008 at White Oak Manor, Kings Mtn. NC. She had spent most of her years in Franklin, where she served as an active member of the First United Methodist Church, Franklin and as a Girl and Cub Scout leader, an avid gardener and an active supporter of many youth programs for the Macon County school system, as well as youth programs for the town of Franklin. Most recently she had resided in Kings Mountain, NC and attended First Presbyterian Church with her son Paul and daughter Jane.

Mrs. Cabe was born on a homestead ranch in Glasgow, Montana on December 27, 1911 to John Oscar Gribble and Lassie Almeda Kitchens. In 1917 , Mrs. Cabe returned to the Shooting Creek section of Clay county, NC where she grew up and graduated from Hayesville High School in 1929 and then enrolled in the nurse training school at Angel Hospital in Franklin that same year. Mrs. Cabe completed her nurse training in 1932 and began her career as a nurse at Angel Hospital.

Mrs. Cabe married William Russell Cabe, a third generation native of Macon County on December 28, 1934. She continued her work as a nurse until 1939 when she took time off to raise a family. On April 2, 1939. Her first child, Lewis Russell Cabe, was born and in May 1939 and she moved with her husband to New Hampshire where he was working with the US Forest Service. Mrs. Cabe and her husband returned to Franklin at the end of 1939. Two additional children were born in the 1940: Paul William Cabe, January 16, 1944 and Nancy Jane Cabe, October 16, 1946. In 1960, Mrs. Cabe returned to her career as a nurse at Angel Community Hospital where she worked as a supervisor until she retired in 1981.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, her sister Gladys Mae Shope, her two brothers, Perry Eugene Gribble and John Bynum Gribble and her grandson, Brian Russell Cabe and special friend of the family, David Bruce Stephens.

She is survived by sons Lewis R. Cabe and wife Diane C. of Alexandria, VA and Paul W. Cabe, Kings Mtn. NC; daughter: Jane Cabe King and husband Jerry L., Kings Mtn. NC; grandchildren: Tanessa Cabe Harte and husband Steven, New York, NY, Karen King Moser and husband Jeffrey, Cary, NC, Michael William King and wife Thelma, Mt. Pleasant, SC, Wesley Todd King and wife Paula, Chapin, SC, Susan Joan King, Irmo, SC; John Finley King and wife Eden, Mt. Pleasant, SC, Great-Grandchildren: Helenica Cabe Harte and Gizella Virta Harte, New York, NY; Laura Leigh Moser, William Jacob Moser and Sarah Torrence Moser, Cary, NC; Colden Todd King and Madison Ann King, Chapin, SC. Sarah Susan King and George Gibson King, Mt. Pleasant, SC.; sisters: Ruby Hockett, Lebanon, Oregon and Edith Anderson, Havre, Montana and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral service will be held at the First United Methodist Church, Franklin, NC Saturday, September 20, 2008 2:00 P.M. Rev. John Fowler and Rev. Lee Thomas officiating. Visitation will be 6:00 - 8:00 P.M. Friday evening, September 19, 2008 at Harris Funeral Home, Kings Mountain and Saturday, September 20, 2008 from 1:00 - 2:00 P.M. at First United Methodist Church, Franklin, NC prior to the serviceMemorials may be made to First Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 1188 Kings Mtn. NC 28086 or First United Methodist Church, 66 Harrison Ave, Franklin, NC 28734 or Brian Cabe Memorial Fund, c/o Folger's Shakespeare Library, 201 E. Capital Street, SE Washington, DC 20003.

Interment will be at Woodlawn Cemetery, Franklin, North Carolina

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Dorothy Viola Cabe

Franklin, NC & Thomasville, NC - Mrs. Dorothy Viola Cabe, age 79, a resident of 112 Dot Road, Thomasville, NC, died Monday evening, January 26, 2009, at her residence. She was born March 19, 1929 in Macon County, NC, a daughter of the late William Lyle Bingham and Willa Mae Thomas Bingham. She was a retired employee of Kayby Mills of Thomasville. Mrs. Cabe was a member of Lighthouse Gospel Tabernacle.

She was married to Annies Eugene Cabe, who died May 2, 1984. She was also preceded in death by children, Alice Matilda Cabe and John Harvey Cabe, three grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

Surviving are a daughter, Gaynell Needham and husband Buddy of Thomasville; sons, William (Billy) Cabe and wife Diane of Thomasville, Bobby Ray Cabe, Sr. of Lexington; and Roger Dale Cabe and wife Jimmie of Thomasville; a very special niece, Mary Pullam; a very special friend, Ruby Mullins; sisters, Lucille Rogers and husband Gary of Thomasville, Martha Webb and Esta Cook and husband Don, both of Franklin, NC; brothers, Edward Bingham and wife Thelma, Jerry Bingham and wife Elizabeth and Jimmy Bingham and wife Billie, all of Thomasville; fourteen grandchildren, thirty-one great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren.

The family will receive friends at the J.C. Green & Sons Funeral Home, Wednesday January 28 from 6:00-8:00 PM.

Funeral services will be held at the Bryant-Grant Funeral Home Chapel, Friday, January 30 at 11:00 AM with Rev. Hillis Burton and Rev. Dale Elbertson officiating. Burial will follow in the Cowee Baptist Church Cemetery. The family wil receive friends one hour prior to the service.

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Eula George "Georgia" Burrell Cabe

Otto, NC - Eula George "Georgia" Burrell Cabe, age 91, of Otto, passed away at her home on Sunday morning, June 1, 2008. A lifelong resident of Macon County, born March 30, 1917, Mrs. Cabe was the oldest daughter and one of seven siblings born to the late Lee and Texie Burrell. After her mother passed, she and her siblings were reared by the Rev. and Mrs.John L. Teague. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of more than fifty years, Herschel Milo Cabe, who died on November 2, 1987. She was also preceded in death by three brothers, Ray Burrell, Clyde Burrell, and Clifford Burrell, and one sister, Veo Cabe.

Mrs. Cabe is survived by three children, David Lawson and wife, Katie Cabe, of Otto; Myrtis Cabe Dillard and husband, Edward Dillard, of Dillard, Georgia; and James Y. "Jim" Cabe and wife, Kaye Cabe, of Otto. She is also survived by nine grandchildren and many great-grandchildren. Her sisters, Hazel Dufour and Lois Cabe both of Otto, as well as many nieces and nephews also survive.

Mrs. Cabe will be remembered for her dedication and loyalty to her family, church, and community. She was a lifelong member of Asbury Methodist Church. She will also be remembered for her great cooking, beautiful quilting, her green thumb, and most importantly, her generous and loving heart.

Services will be held on Tuesday, June 3, 2008 at 2:00 PM in the Chapel of Bryant-Grant Funeral Home, Franklin with the Rev. Doug Porter officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Burial will be at Asbury Methodist Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Jack Conley, Marty Conley, Steve Dillard, John Bryson, Jeremy Cabe, and David Smith.

Memorial donations may be made to Asbury Methodist Cemetery, PO Box 113, Otto, NC 28763 or Otto Volunteer Fire Department, PO Box 305, Otto, NC 28763.

The family gratefully acknowledges the many years of compassionate care provided by Dr. Gus Wilde and staff, and more recently, the gentle and loving kindnesses shown by the angels of Angel Home Health and Hospice.

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James Donald Cabe

Franklin, NC - James Donald Cabe, age 68, of Franklin, NC passed away Tuesday, September 23, 2008 at a Cherokee Care Center. He was a native of Macon County, the son of Jake Donald and Edna Cabe. He was a US Army Veteran during the Korean conflict and was a heavy equipement operator.

He is survived by a daughter, Tammy Cabe Swafford and her husband, Sandy of Franklin, NC; two sons, Barry Cabe and his wife, Becky and Lane Cabe and his wife Debbie of Franklin, NC; four sisters, Catherine Keener and her husband Charles of Franklin, NC, Willa Jones and her husband Paul of Lilburn, Ga, Betty Cole and her husband, Tom of Franklin, NC, and Mary Jo Freeman and her husband James of Lawrenceville, GA. Eight grandchildren and several nieces and nephews also survive. He was preceded in death by a sister, Phyllis Cabe and a brother, Charlie W. Cabe.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, September 25 at 2:30 PM at Clarks Chapel United Methodist Church with Rev. Clark Sheffield and Rev. Al Beck officiating. Burial will be in the Clarks Chapel United Methodist Church Cemetery.

The family will receive friends, Thursday from 1:30-2:30 PM, one hour prior to service at Clarks Chapel United Methodist Church.

The Franklin VFW Post #7339 and American Legion Post # 108 will conduct complete military graveside rites.

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

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Mae Belle Conley Cabe

Franklin, NC - Mae Belle Conley Cabe 88 of Franklin, NC died Saturday March 15, 2008 in a local nursing home. She was a native of Macon County the daughter of the late George R. and Ollie Hall Conley. She was married to the late Thomas Earl Cabe who died in 1995; she was a home maker, and a member of Memorial United Methodist Church.

She is survived by a son Stephen C. Cabe and his wife Linda of Wilkesboro, NC, She was preceded in death by two sisters Rebecca Reynolds, and Katherine Pendergrass and a brother Ellis Conley.

Funeral services will be Sunday March 16, 2008 at 3:00 PM in the Chapel of Bryant-Grant Funeral Home, with the Rev. Keith Newell officiating burial will be in the Carson Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Wilbur Cabe, Mike, Don, Dustin Pendergrass, Mark Reynolds, and Wade Cabe.

The family will receive friends from 2:00 PM until 3:00 PM Sunday one hour prior to the service.

Memorials may be made to Angel Home Health and Hospice 170 Church St. Franklin, NC 28734

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Margaret Anderson Cabe

Franklin, NC - Funeral services for Margaret Anderson Cabe of Franklin will be held at 11:00AM on Thursday, March 18, 2010 at First United Methodist Church with Dr. John W. Fowler officiating. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery.

Mrs. Cabe died Sunday, March 14, 2010 at a private healthcare facility, Grandview Manor.

Born in Midland Park, New Jersey, February 27, 1910, she was the daughter of the late St. Clair and Catherine Brokaw Anderson. She was preceded in death by her husband of 40 years, Carl Perryman Cabe; her sister Eva Mae Rice; and daughter-in-law Pat West Cabe.

She was employed at The Franklin Press from 1935-1941 and retired from Nantahala Power and Light Company after 33 1/2 years. Mrs. Cabe was active at First United Methodist Church, Order of the Eastern Star for 75 years, and in multiple community organizations.

Survivors include daughter and son-in-law Laura and Don Shea of Cornelia, GA; son, John Cabe of Franklin, NC; grandchildren and great-grandchildren, Chip and Gretchen Shea, Jordan, Benjamin, and Matthew Shea of Raleigh, NC; Karen Weathers and husband John of Cornelia, GA, Burke Shea of Cornelia, GA, Robert and Leighanne Cabe, Mason and Evan Cabe of Kennesaw, GA, Stephen, Karla Yonce and Claire of Greensboro, NC , Mary Yonce and Guy Phillips of Union, SC.In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church, 66 Harrison Avenue, Franklin, NC 28734 or Masonic / Eastern Star Home, 700 Holden Rd. PO Box 111, Greensboro, NC 27420.

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Patricia West Cabe

Franklin, NC - Patricia West Cabe, age 59, of Bryson City Road, Franklin, NC passed away Thursday, April 3, 2008 at an Asheville Hospital. She was a native of Macon County, the daughter of J.L. and Evelyn Suttle West of Franklin, NC. She was first married to Homer Yonce who passed away in 1994. She was an agent for Nationwide Insurance and was a member of St. Agnes Episcopal Church. Pat was a loving wife, mother and grandmother and she loved reading and gardening.

In addition to her parents, she is survived by her husband of 9 years, John Cabe; her daughter, Mary Elizabeth Yonce and her husband Guy Phillips of Whitmire, SC; her son, Stephen Patrick Younce and his wife, Karla of Greensboro, NC and her step-son, Robert Cabe and his wife Leighanne of Kennesaw, GA; one sister, Evelyn Patton and her husband, Jerry of Marietta, GA; her brother, Jesse Lyle West III and his wife, Charlene of Asheville, NC; three grandchildren, Mason and Evan Cabe and Claire Elizabeth Yonce.

Memorial services will be held Sunday, April 6 at 7:00 PM in the Chapel of Bryant-Grant Funeral Home with The Rev. Dorrie Pratt officiating.

The family will receive friends Sunday, April 6 from 5:00-7:00 PM, two hours prior to service at Bryant-Grant Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Agnes Episcopal Church, 66 Church Street, Franklin, NC 28734 or Franklin Fire Department, 49 Maple St. Franklin, NC 28734 or to the Brain Aneurysm Foundation, 269 Hanover Street, Building 3, Hanover, Mass. 02339 or by visiting the website www.bafound.org.

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Walter Cline "W. C." Calloway

Brevard, NC & Highlands, NC - Walter Cline "W. C." Calloway, age 80 of Brevard, NC, formerly of Highlands, NC, passed away Sunday, February 21, 2010 at Cedar Mountain House in Brevard. He was a native of Macon County, the son of the late Claude and Florence Henderson Calloway. He was a horse farmer in Ocala, Florida. He was loved by many and was very colorful. He attended Dunns Rock Baptist Church in Brevard.

He is survived by two sisters, Victoria "Vickie" Thompson and husband Bob of Jasper, GA and Doris Underwood of Cullowhee, NC; four brothers, C. L. Calloway and wife Melba of Lecanto, FL, Joe Calloway and wife Linda of Ocala, FL, Ronnie Calloway and wife Lazelle, of Brevard, NC and Donnie Calloway and wife Bitsy of Highlands, NC; several nieces and nephews also survive. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Junior Calloway and Scott Calloway.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, February 25th at 2:00pm in the Chapel of Bryant-Grant Funeral Home in Highlands, with Rev. Claude Nicholson officiating. Burial will be in Highlands Memorial Park Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Mike and Dalton Calloway, Lucas Calloway, Jarret Calloway, Joey Calloway, Chris Moody, Kevin Fisher, Craig Rice, and Greg "Whitey" Johnson. The family will receive friends from12:00 to 2:00pm, two hours prior to the service Thursday at Bryant-Grant Funeral Home in Highlands.

Memorials may be made to Cedar Mountain House Activities Dept., 11 Sherwood Ridge Road, Brevard, NC 28712.

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Alvia Marie Ledford Carpenter

Franklin, NC - Alvia Marie Ledford Carpenter, age 94, of Hickory Knoll Road, Franklin, NC, passed away Tuesday, January 26, 2010 in a Highlands Nursing Home.

She was a native of Macon County, the daughter of the late Millard David Ledford and Lula Ann Stanfield Ledford. She was married to the late Zeb David Carpenter, who passed away February 14, 1994. She was a member of Prentiss Baptist Church, and had worked at Belden’s for 15 years. She loved family get togethers, loved flowers, gardening and canning.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Nora Jean Carpenter, a son, Edward (Buck) Carpenter, four sisters, Edna McConnell, Vernie Sanders, Lillian Cowart and Queen Shope, and three brothers, Elsworth Ledford, Lake Ledford, and Claude Ledford.

She is survived by two daughters, Olivia Marie Whitmore and husband Wendell, of Conyers, GA and Wanda Lee Cabe and husband Barry, of Otto, NC and a daughter-in-law, Phyllis Carpenter of Franklin, NC; five sons, Leon David Carpenter and wife Vonore, Kenneth Carpenter and wife Audrey, James William Carpenter and wife Doris, Harold Victor Carpenter, and Charles Delano Carpenter and wife Vickie, all of Franklin, NC. Twenty-one grandchildren, thirty-three great-grandchildren, and eleven great-great-grandchildren also survive.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, January 28th at 2:00pm in the Chapel of Bryant-Grant Funeral Home, with Rev. Steve Reeves officiating. Burial will be at Woodlawn Cemetery. Grandsons will serve as pallbearers, Ronnie Carpenter, Chad McKinney, Tracy Carpenter, Ryan Carpenter, Mike Carpenter, Scott Whitmore, Ricky Carpenter, Michael Carpenter, Dale Carpenter, Stevie Carpenter, Bo Carpenter, Barry Cabe, David Keener and James Keener.

The family will receive friends from 1:00 till 2:00pm, Thursday,one hour prior the service at Bryant-Grant Funeral Home.

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Franklin, NC - Edward "Buck" Wiley Carpenter, age 63, of the Hickory Knoll Road, Franklin, NC went to be with his Lord, Sunday, September 27, 2009 at an Asheville Hospital. He was a native of Macon County, the son of Alvia Ledford Carpenter of Franklin, NC and the late Zeb Carpenter. He was retired from Nantahala Power and Light as a service technician. He attended Hickory Knoll United Methodist Church, where he was Chairman of Board of Trustees and Choir Member. He loved being outdoors.

He is survived by his wife of nine years, Phyllis Steele Carpenter; a daughter, Kim Orr and her husband, John of Franklin, NC, a son, Michael Edward Carpenter of Franklin, NC; four step-daughters, Autumn Corbin and her husband Allen of Franklin, NC, Angela Pruett of Marco Island, FL, Charlene Stanley of Gastonia, NC, and Diane Hardin and her husband Joe, of Lowell, NC; four step-sons, David Keener, serving in Iraq, James Keener and his wife Velvett of Sylva, NC, Ted Keener and his wife Leslie of Albaquerque, NM, and Rick Keener and his wife Melissa of Gastonia; two sisters, Olivia Marie Whitmore of Conyers, GA, and Wanda Lee Cabe of Otto, NC; five brothers, Leon David Carpenter and his wife Vonore, Kenneth Carpenter and his wife Audrey, James William Carpenter, and his wife Doris, Harold Victor Carpenter, and Charles Delano Carpenter and his wife Vickie all of Franklin, NC; two grandchildren, Larissa Orr and David Keener; fifteen step-grandchilden also survive.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, October 1st at 4:00pm at First United Methodist Church, with Rev. Paul Sears, Rev. Don Moffitt, and Rev. Tim McConnell officiating. Burial will be at Hickory Knoll United Methodist Church Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Larry Conley, Mike Langley, Sr., Bill Crisp, John Wilde, Randall Dills, and Carl Alexander.

The family will receive friends from 2:00 to 4:00pm, Thursday, prior to the service at First United Methodist Church.

Memorials may be made to Hickory Knoll United Methodist Church, 86 East Hickory Knoll Road, Franklin, NC 28734.

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Jessie Catherine Carpenter

Otto, NC - Jessie Catherine Carpenter, age 84, of the Otto Community, passed away Monday, March 3, 2008 in a local hospital. She was a native of Wilkes County, Georgia, the daughter of the late H. M. Pitts and Elsie Keener Pitts. She was a homemaker, had worked at Clayburn Manufacturing Company for twenty-six years and later was a computer operator for Southern Railroad in Macon, GA for ten years. She was a member of Newman Chapel Baptist Church. Her passion in life was her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and flowers.

She is survived by her husband of 67 years, Edward Carpenter; three daughters,
Barbara Masters and her husband George of Acworth, GA, Jessie Pitt and her husband Wade of Tallahassee, FL, and Annette Carpenter of Kennesaw, GA; two sons, Tommy Carpenter and his wife Carolyn of the Goldmine Community, and Richard Carpenter and his wife Deborah of Mt. Juliet, TN; twelve grandchildren, fifteen great-grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews also survive. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Edward Pitts and Lawson Pitts.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, March 6th at 11:00am at Newman Chapel Baptist Church, with Rev. Alton Dendy and Rev. Danny Cannon officiating. Pallbearers will be David Jones, Scott Masters, Gunar Williams, Richie Jones, Douglas Jones, Casey Carpenter, Jason Sousa, Chris Burns, Chris Spurgeon and William Burns. Burial will be in the Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends Wednesday evening from 6:00 to 8:00pm in the Chapel of Bryant-Grant Funeral Home.
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June Madeline Dills Carpenter

Franklin, NC - June Madeline Dills Carpenter, age 75, of South Skeenah Road, Franklin, NC passed away Thursday, December 10, 2009 in Otto, NC at Sue’s residence. She was a native of Macon County, the daughter of Winnie Dills of Franklin, NC and the late Larry Dills. She was married to the late to Jess E. Carpenter who passed away in 2002. She was a homemaker and a member of Black Mtn. Baptist Church where she had served as a former clerk. She had worked at Burlington and Clayburn Mfg. Company.

In addition to her mother, she is survived by her sister, Sue Brown and her husband, Jerry of Otto, NC; three brothers, Raymond Dills and his wife, Sue, Thomas Dills and his wife, Brenda, and Paul Dills and his wife Dorothy all of Franklin, NC. She was preceded in death by nieces, Sarah and Christy Dills and nephews, Michael Dills and Terry Brown.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, December 12 at 11:00 AM in the Chapel of Bryant-Grant Funeral Home with Rev. Ernie Jamison and Rev. Vic Greene officiating. Burial will be at Black Mtn. Baptist Church Cemetery. Keith Dills, Stacy Dills, Bruce Dills Lucky Dills, Allen Rholetter, Terry Rholetter , Dustin Rholetter and Justin Rholetter will serve as pallbearers.

The family will receive friends Friday, December 11 from 6:00-8:00PM at Bryant-Grant Funeral Home.

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William Franklin (Bill) Carter, Sr

Highlands, NC -William Franklin (Bill) Carter, Sr., age 88, of Atlanta, Georgia, died Saturday, June 20, 2009, in Highlands, NC.

Bill Carter was born in Winsted, CT on October 21, 1920, the youngest son of Mills T. Carter and Katherine Darcey Carter. He earned a BBA degree from the University of Connecticut, and an LLB degree from the Woodrow Wilson College of Law. Bill also attended Emory University Law School and Georgia State University. During WWII, Bill served 52 months in the Army Air Corps and was discharged as a captain. He became a Certified Public Accountant in 1950 and an Attorney at Law in 1954. Bill was employed at Ernst and Ernst CPA Firm from 1946-1952, Carter and Fuller Accounting Firm from 1953-1959, Courts and Company Stock Exchange Firm as a Partner from 1960-1970, and American Protein in Cumming, GA from 1971-1995, where he retired as President.

After retirement, he served on the American Proteins Board of Directors where he currently held the position of Secretary-Treasurer. Bill was a charter member of the Northside Hospital Association and served as an initial member of the Hospital Authority of Fulton County for 13 years, including three years as Chairman. Bill also served as a member of the initial Board of Trustees for Pace Academy and Vice-Chairman of the Board of Trustees for Holy Innocents Episcopal School.He was a member of the Rotary Club of Forsyth County, GA, the Cherokee Town and Country Club in Atlanta, GA and the Highlands Country Club in Highlands, NC.

Bill Carter is survived by Roberta R. Carter, his beloved wife of 25 years; his three children, Nancy T. Carter of Roswell, GA, William F. Carter, Jr., of Fort Lauderdale, FL, and Robert G. Carter with his wife Debbie of Roswell, GA; his two step-children, Jeffrey Redden of Mount Pleasant, SC, an Leslie Vereide of Vienna, VA; and his three grandchildren, Anna, Andrew, and Will Carter, and four step-grandchildren, Chelsea and Courtney Vereide, and Bennett and Charles Redden.

A memorial service in celebration of the life of Bill Carter will be held at 2:00pm on Friday, June 26, 2009, at Church of the Incarnation in Highlands, NC.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to the Bell Tower Endowment, Church of the Incarnation, 520 Main Street, Highlands, NC 28741.

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James Wesley Carver

Franklin, NC - James Wesley Carver, age 81, of Frazier Road, Franklin, NC, passed away Friday, May 7, 2010 in an Asheville hospital. He was a native of Jackson County, the son of Wayne Carver and Sarah Roseline (Casyel) Carver McDonald. He was a farmer and carpenter. He attended the Jehovah Witness Church. He loved to play the guitar and harmonica.

He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Ethel L. Passmore Carver; four daughters, Lillie Parris and her husband, Buddy of Whittier, NC, Bessie Cooper of Asheville, NC, Barbara Franks and her husband, Edward of Sylva, NC and step daughter Evanell Jenkins and her husband, Rick of Franklin, NC; five sons, Howard Carver of Franklin, NC, Terry Carver and his wife, Gail of Gastonia, NC, Doyle Carver and Dale Carver and his wife, Wilma of Franklin, NC, David Carver and his wife, Cindy of Highlands, NC; one sister, Bonnell Wilson of Sylva, NC; three brothers, Hayes Carver and Bill Carver of Franklin, NC and Sherman Carver of Mount Holly, NC. Ten grandchildren and seventeen great-grandchildren also survive. He was preceded in death by a son-in-law, Buck Cooper, a daughter-in-law, Marie Carver, a sister, Clara Childers and brothers, Andrew, Frank and Kenneth Carver.

Funeral services will be held Sunday, May 9 at 2:00PM in the Chapel of Bryant-Grant Funeral Home with Rev. Frank Rodriguez officiating. Burial will be held at Woodlawn Cemetery. Scotty Cooper, Wayne Carver and Jeffrey Carver, Wesley Carver, Jordey Smith ,and Corey Baldwin, will serve as pallbearers.

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

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Revylon Carver

Franklin, NC - Revylon Talley Carver, age 57, of Clarks Chapel Road, Franklin, NC passed away March 4, 2008 at an Asheville Hospital. She was born in Rabun County, GA, the daughter of Minnie Leora Carver Talley of Highlands, NC and the late Lyman "Red" Talley. She owned and operated Carvers Cleaning Service. She loved going to Cades Cove to see the wildlife and doing geneology. She was a member of Central Baptist Church.

She is survived by her husband of 35 years, James Hershel Carver; five sisters, Reba Webb and her husband, Bill of Walhalla, SC, Rena Carver of Seneca, SC, Rodean Wilson and her husband, David of Norcross, GA, Roberta Barnes of Neillsville, WI and Romonia Pickleseimer and her husband, Andrew of Highlands, NC; one step-son, Kenneth Carver and wife, Debbie of White Sulphur Springs, MT; five brothers, Ronald Talley and his wife, Hilda of Franklin, NC, Russell Talley and his wife, Edith of Republic of Panaman, Relton Talley and his wife, Alice of Walhalla, SC, Randolph Talley and his wife, Hazel of Mountain City, GA and Rabun Talley and his wife, Terry of Gastonia, NC; one granddaughter, Rosie Bradley and two great-grandchildren, Madison and Asa Bradley. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

Funeral services will be held Friday, March 7 at 11:00 AM at Clear Creek Baptist Church with Rev. Oliver Rice and Rev. Neil Ammons officiating. Burial will be in the Church Cemetery. Chris Bradley, Andrew Pickleseimer, Darryl Talley, Brad Hambrick, Bobby Parker, Richard Todd, John Webb and Bob Lambert will serve as pallbearers.

The family will receive friends Thursday, March 6 from 7:00-9:00 PM at Bryant-Grant Funeral Home in Highlands where the body will remain until placed in the Church thirty minutes prior to service.

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Andrew Nelson Carver

Franklin, NC - Andrew Nelson Carver, age 81, of Pressley Circle, Franklin, NC, passed away Friday, February 22, 2008 in a local nursing home. He was a native of Jackson County, the son of the late Wayne and Sarah Castle Carver. He was a farmer and of the Baptist faith.

He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Annie Mae Passmore Carver; two daughters, Elaine Carver and Kathy Norris and her husband, Ricky, Sr., all of Franklin, NC; one son, Freddie Carver and his wife Mary Sue, of Otto, NC; sister, Bonnell Wilson of Sylva, NC; brothers, Sherman Carver of Mt. Holly, NC, Bill Carver, Kenneth Carver, James Carver, and Hayes Carver all of Franklin, NC; seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren also survive. He was preceded in death by a son, Furman Nelson Carver, one brother, Frank Carver, and one sister, Clara Childers.

Funeral services will be held Monday, February 25th at 11:00am in the Chapel of Bryant-Grant Funeral Home, with Rev. Alton Dendy officiating. Burial will be at Woodlawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 10:00 to 11:00am, one hour prior to the service Monday at Bryant-Grant Funeral Home.

Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

An online obituary is available by visiting www.MeM.com or www.bryant-grantfuneralhome.com.

Dorothy Lyle Jones Chamberlain

Fairfax, VA - Franklin, NC

Graveside services for Dorothy Lyle Jones Chamberlain, age 84 of Fairfax, VA and formerly of Franklin, NC will be held at Saturday, September 27 at 2:00 PM at Woodlawn Cemetery.

Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Online condolences are available by visiting www.bryantgrantfuneralhome.com or by email.

Franklin, NC - Dana Bowen Chandler, age 86, of Franklin, NC, passed away Friday, May 22, 2009 in a local nursing home. He was a native of Kanawaha County, West Virginia, the son of the late Joseph L. Chandler and Leelia Maude Perry Chandler. He was married to the late Una Hellen Hill Chandler. Mr. Chandler had worked at the Kennedy Space Center for twenty-two years as a Cryogenic Operator. He was a US Navy Veteran of World War II, and was a life member of the VFW in Port Orange, FL.

He is survived by one daughter, Susan Ann Wirth of Cookesville, Idaho; two sons, Dana B. Chandler, Jr.and his wife Tina, of Franklin, NC and James Denver Chandler, a missionary in Tiawana.

No local services will be held.

Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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Henry Howard Childers

Franklin - Henry Howard Childers, 74 of Franklin passed away Saturday, December 6, 2008 in Flat Rock, NC. He was a native of Haywood County and was the son of the late Paul and Sadie Simplot Childers. Mr. Childers was a US Navy Veteran of the Korean War and was retired from Champion Paper as a lead mechanic. He was a Dobro player and had played with Ralph Stanley, Bill Monroe and Bashful Brother Oswald and loved rebuilding show cars.

Surviving are two sons, Michael Delanor Childers and his wife Corie of Franklin and Robert Dean Childers and his wife Brenda of Asheville, NC. Two grandchildren Alyssa Marie and Chase Michael Childers also survive. He was preceded in death by a daughter Marilyn Rena’ Childers and a brother Hayes Childers.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Wednesday Dec. 10th in theChapel of Bryant-Grant Funeral Chapel with the Rev. John Raby officiating. Burial will be at 2:00 PM in Bona Venture Cemetery in Canton, NC.

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

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Alice Gayl Christie

Tampa, Franklin - The world is a little less vibrant today with the death of Alice Gayl Christie, who left this world too soon on October 31,2008.

Born September 25th, 1957 in Dawson, GA. Her parents are Pierce and Hilda (Gaylord) Christie of Plant City, FL.

One of Gayl's most stellar accomplishments was raising her two sons, Pierce and Tedder Bridges, both currently pursuing undergraduate degrees.

She graduated from Berkeley High School in Tampa, completed an undergraduate degree at FSU and a masters degree at William and Mary College in Va. Gayl used her graduate training, as well as a soulful gentleness to work with people living with HIV/AIDS.

Generous to her core, Gayl lived bigger than life. She poured her love onto family and friends in ways that were creative, funny, smart and caring. Everyone who encountered Gayl was struck by her infectious laughter, rapier wit, and clever observations. Never at a loss for words and never shy, Gayl possessed a refreshing honesty which often landed her at the center of controversy and political debate.

As beautiful outside as she was within, Gayl's legacy is one filled with loving-kindness. A lover of travel, she left traces of herself in the hearts of those she encountered on each journey. There's a little cabin in North Carolina that blooms in the springtime and explodes with color in the fall with the love she poured into the garden. Multi-talented and multi-faceted, Gayl's passing has left a hole in our hearts. She'd instruct all who knew her to fill that place with love and laughter.

She is missed deeply by family: her parents, her sons, her loving sister Jewell and her partner Linda.

Respectfully the family asks Gayl's generous spirit be honored, not with flowers, but with donations to the Tampa Theatre, Lee Academy (Tampa), or a charity of your choice.

Friends are welcome to celebrate Gayl's life on Saturday, November 8, 2008 at 11 a.m. at the Blount & Curry Funeral Home at 605 S. MacDill Ave, Tampa (813) 876 - 2421.

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

Online condolences are available by visiting www.bryantgrantfuneralhome.com or by email.

Frances Elise Chastain

highlands, NC - Frances Elise Chastain, age 80, passed away Tuesday, May 27, 2008 at a Highlands-Cashiers Hospital. She was a native of Macon County, the daughter of the late Edward and Ada Bryson Chastain. She was a homemaker and a member of Clear Creek Baptist Church.

She is survived by two sisters, Maybell Neely and Carrie Crain of Highlands, NC. She is also survived by a number of nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by two sisters, Ona Beck and Estelle Talley; three brothers, Earl (Buck), Clyde, and Carl Chastain.

Funeral services will be held Friday, May 30 at 2:00 PM at Clear Creek Baptist Church with Rev. Oliver Rice, Rev. Walter Wilson, Rev. Everette Brewer and Rev. Gary McCall officiating. Burial will be held at Clear Creek Community Cemetery. Lamar Nix, Vaughn Neely, Stacey Houston, Leslie Neely, Edison Neely and Scott Houston will serve as pallbearers.

The family will receive friends Thursday, May 29 from 6:00-8:00 PM at Bryant-Grant Funeral Home in Highlands.

Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Online condolences are available by visiting www.bryantgrantfuneralhome.com or by email.

Dorothea Brooks Church

Pittsboro/Franklin - Dorothea Brooks Church, 90, of Pittsboro, NC, Amatuer Radio General Class, KA3CVE became a silent key July 15, 2008. She was very active in the communities of Alcoa TN, Pittsburgh PA, and Pittsboro, NC

She and her husband traveled to Canada, Alaska, Hawaii, Bermuda, Turkey, Austria and Central American. She was an avid Bridge player and loved to quilt and knit sweaters for her family.

She was born January 15, 1918 in Newark, Ohio. The daughter of Thomas and Helen Brooks. Dorothea is survived by her husband of 64 years, Herbert E. Church. A son, Martin Church of Huntsville, AL. Daughters, Lynn Ferguson and Carol Krawetz of Pittsboro. Grandchildren, Michele Frye of Omaha, NE. and Benjamin Church and Cathleen Church of Pittsburgh, PA. She was preceded in death by daughters, Barbara Stockton of Pittsboro and Kmberly Church of Tampa, FL and sister Eleanor Andrews of Newark, Ohio. A graveside service will be held Wednesday, July 23 at 1:00 PM at Woodlawn Cemetery with Rev. Vic Greene officiating.

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Flonnie Marie Jenkins Clark

Franklin, NC - Flonnie Marie Jenkins Clark, age 76, of South Skeenah Road, Franklin, NC went to be with the Lord, Wednesday, October 29, 2008 at a Sylva Hospital. She was a native of Macon County, the daughter of the late Roy and Lula Barker Jenkins. She was first married to Wayne Woodard who passed away in 1986 and second to the late Joe Clark. She was a homemaker and had worked in Stanley, NC in a cotton mill. She was a member of West Franklin Church and she was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.

She is survived by one daughter, Brenda Woodard Ray and her husband, James of Franklin, NC; her twin sister, Bonnie Bowman of Franklin, NC and Mae Gibson and her husband, Mallard of Rutherfordton, NC; one brother, Clyde Jenkins of Hazel Park, Mich.; two granddaughters, Janie Ray Pressley and her husband Darren and their children Mallory and Hunter of Sylva, NC and Amy Ray and her daughters, Paiton and Ryleigh of Franklin, NC, two step-sons, Neville Clark and his wife Annie and Roy Clark all of Franklin, NC. She was preceded in death by two sisters, and six brothers.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, November 1 at 2:00 PM at West Franklin Church with Rev. Clifford Patterson officiating. Burial will be in the Riverview Methodist Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Darren Pressley, Jeff Clark, Barry Bowman, Mitchell Bowman, Edward Bowman, Rick Jenkins, Pedro "Pete" Cisneros and Neville Clark.

The family will receive friends Friday, October 31 from 6:00-8:00 PM at Bryant-Grant Funeral Home where the body will remain until placed in the Church thirty minutes prior to service.

Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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Louise Margaret Clark

Highlands, NC - Louise Margaret Clark, age 56, of Highlands, NC, passed away Thursday, February 21, 2008 at Highlands-Cashiers Hospital. She was a native of Essex County, New Jersey, the daughter of Walter Asseng, Jr., of Cliffwood Beach, New Jersey and the late Ruth Ziegler Asseng. She was a homemaker and was a volunteer at the hospital gift shop.

She is survived by her husband of twenty-five years, Wayne Clark; two daughters, Ruthann Edwards of Rabun County, GA and Jennifer Hughes of Lexington Park, Maryland; two sisters, Donna and Ellen and one brother, Walter; three grandchildren also survive.

Memorials may be made to Bolivian Mission, c/o Highlands First Methodist Church, PO Box 1959, Highlands, NC 28741.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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Gertrude Mary Cleveland

Franklin, NC - Gertrude Mary Cleveland, age 90, of Franklin, NC passed away Thursday, May 15, 2008 at a local nursing home. She was born in Hamden County, MA, the daughter of the late Harry B. and Gertrude Jane Newton Cleveland. She was a social worker and a member of St. Francis Catholic Church. She was a member of the Lions Club, Girl Scouts and The Grange.

She is survived by her friend, Barbara Gilbert of Franklin, NC.

No services are planned.

Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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Dean Russell Conley

Franklin, NC - Dean Russell Conley, age 44, of Tippett Lane, Franklin, NC, passed away Sunday, August 9, 2009 in an Asheville hospital. He was a native of Jackson County, the son of June Gregory Conley of Franklin, NC and the late J. L. Conley. He was a master carpenter, and loved to hunt and fish. He was a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church.

In addition to his mother, he is survived by two daughters, Lacy Hopkins and Jessica Stiwinter both of Franklin, NC; his loving spouse, Jevonne Turlington, of Franklin, NC; one sister, Elana McClain of Rabun Gap, GA, one brother, Bo Conley of Franklin, NC; three grandchildren also survive.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, August 12, 2009 at 2:30pm in the Chapel of Bryant-Grant Funeral Home, with Rev. Roy Lowe officiating. Burial will be at Woodlawn Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Chris Gibbs, Mickey Cooper, Mackey Lewis, Bruce Conley, James Conley, and Justin McClain. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00pm Tuesday evening at Bryant-Grant Funeral Home.

Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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Della Etta Cook

Franklin, NC - Della Etta Cook 90 of Franklin, NC went to be with her Lord, Sunday May 25, 2008 in a Highlands, NC Hospital. She was a native of Swain County, NC the daughter of the late Henderson and Martha Taylor Lequire. She was married to the late Rev. Fred Cook who died in 1989. She was a home maker and a member of Rose Creek Baptist Church. She loved her family, drawing and gardening.

She is survived by four daughters, Nina Stiles, Bernice Davis, Betty Pannell all of Franklin, NC and Cindy Caudle of Statesville, NC. Six sons Richard Cook of Franklin, NC, George E. Cook of Asheville, NC, Don Cook of Franklin, NC, Bobby Cook of Washington, GA, Teddy Cook of Franklin, NC and Kim Cook of Cullowhee, NC. Five Sisters Buelah Cunningham, Ruth Wooten, Rozelle Angel, and Annie Rogers all of Franklin, NC one brother Franklin Lequire of Franklin, NC. Twenty four Grandchildren and twenty eight Great Grandchildren and two great great grandchildren survive. She was preceded in death by a son Ronnie, a sister Polly Cook, and two brothers Harley and Carl Lequire.

Funeral services will be held Wed. May 28, 2008 at 2 PM in the Sugarfork Baptist Church with the Rev Steve Reeves officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Pall Bearers will be Jamie Stiles, Chris and, Jacob Cook, Justin Reed, Timmy, and Tracy Cook Casey Pannel and Travis Cook.

The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 PM Tuesday May 27, 2008 at Bryant-Grant Funeral Home where the body will remain until placed in the church 30 min. prior to the services.

Memorials maybe made to the Sugarfork Cemetery Fund in care of Doug Thompson Sugarfork Road Franklin, NC 28734.

Online condolences are available by visiting www.bryantgrantfuneralhome.com or by email.

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Scaly Mountain - Elizabeth Coram, 22, (April 26, 1987 - July 9, 2009) elder daughter of J. B. and Susan Coram, died unexpectedly on July 9, 2009. She was born in Atlanta, Georgia, on April 26, 1987, where she lived until 1994 when the family moved to North Carolina.

Having been homeschooled and having attended The Highlands School, Elizabeth was in her fourth year of study at Wofford College in Spartanburg, SC, where she was a member of the English Honor Society. She was a member of Community Bible Church in Highlands.

She is survived by her parents and her younger sister, Jenny Coram, of Scaly Mountain. In addition, she is survived by her paternal grandmother, Augusta Buie Daniel, of Edison, Georgia, and by many aunts, uncles and cousins. Her maternal grandparents were Mr. and Mrs. Samuel W. Preston, Jr., of Atlanta, GA. Her paternal grandfather was Jennings Bryan Coram, of Edison, Georgia.

A memorial service will be held at Comunity Bible Church on Tuesday, July 14th at 3:00pm. The family will receive friends afterward in the fellowship hall.

Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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Mary Ruth Corpening

Franklin- Mary Ruth Corpening, age 75, of Franklin, NC, passed away Saturday, November 15, 2008 in a local nursing home. She was a native and life long resident of Macon County. She was the daughter of Frank and Cora Miller. She retired from Belden Electric Cord as an Inspector and was a member of Trinity Assembly of God Church.

She is survived by her husband of 43 years, Frank D. Corpening; one daughter, Teresa Jane Corpening of Troy, NC’ two sons, Keith Corpening and Kevin C. Corpening of the home; three sisters, Esther Garrett of Tiger, GA, Naomi Johnson of Candler, NC and Helen Brown of Franklin, NC; one brother, James Miller of Scaly Mtn., NC

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, November 18 at 11:00 AM in the Chapel of Bryant-Grant Funeral Home with Rev. Tim Hayes officiating. Burial will be in the Woodlawn Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Randy Garrett, John Cook, Lyman Holland, Jim Thurmond, James Wood and Brian Thurmond.

The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 PM Monday, November 17 at Bryant-Grant Funeral Home.

Online condolences are available by visiting www.bryantgrantfuneralhome.com or by email.

Charles Max Corbin

Conyers, GA - Charles Max Corbin, 76, of Harvest, Alabama, passed away Sunday, February 17, 2008. Max was a long time resident of Conyers, Georgia, where he was a child care professional and minister.

Max was born in Franklin, North Carolina to Fred Joshua Corbin and Addie Crawford Corbin in 1931 and grew up as an active farm boy in a family with five brothers and a sister. He went to elementary school at the Higdonville Elementary School, the site of Higdonville Baptist Church. Max graduated from Franklin High School in 1949. He then went to Carson Newman College in Jefferson City, Tennessee, where he met his future wife, Mary Helen Perry of Rome, Georgia. Max completed his Bachelors degree in Philosophy at Carson Newman in 1954, and then went to Southern Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky. During his seminary stay, Max worked as the recreation director at the detention center in Louisville. At Southern his first two sons, Carl and Mark, were born. After completing his Bachelors of Divinity degree in 1958, he accepted a job as Chaplain of the South Carolina School for Boys in Florence. In 1965 he moved to Conyers, Georgia where he was an administrator and chaplain at the Plantation Manor Children's Home, and third son Jeff was born. In 1973 Max accepted a staff position as assistant pastor at the First Baptist Church in Conyers, Georgia and then in 1987 became assistant pastor at the Baptist Tabernacle in Atlanta. After semi-retirement in 1995 he became a substitute teacher in the Rockdale County School System.

Max loved his church and served as chaplain, pastor, deacon, teacher, Sunday school superintendent, and choir member. Max will be remembered for his love of family and sports. Max was chaplain of the Rockdale High football team for 16 years, and completed 17 Peachtree Road Races. Known as "Pawpaw" by his family, he was a beloved brother, husband, father, and grandfather, always eager to take one of his grandchildren for a walk or out for breakfast.

Max is survived by son Carl Corbin and his wife Teressa of Midlothian, Texas, son Mark Corbin and his wife Janet of Harvest, Alabama, and son Jeff Corbin and his wife Sheila of Elkmont, Alabama and 11 grandchildren.

Visitation will be from 6 pm to 8 pm Thursday, February 21, at the Bryant-Grant Funeral Home in Franklin, NC; and funeral services will be held at 1 pm on Friday, February 22, at the Higdonville Baptist Church in Franklin.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be given to Wall Highway Baptist Church for their building fund, at 6597 Wall Triana Highway, Madison, AL 35757.

Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

An online obituary is available by visiting www.MeM.com or www.bryantgrantfuneralhome.com.

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Evelyn Eleanor Cornett

Franklin, NC - Evelyn Eleanor Cornett, age 81, of Clarks Chapel Road, Franklin, NC passed away Monday, April 7, 2008 at a local hospital. She was born in Hillary, IL., the daughter of the late Michael Majercin, Sr and Emma Kacmar Majercin. She worked as a office manager for Labaw's Garbage Disposal.

She is survived by two daughters, Karen Roper and her husband, Carl of Franklin, NC and Karla Stanis and her husband, Mike of Georgetown, IL; one son, James Cornett, Jr. of Oakwood, IL. Ten grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren also survive

A memorial service will be held Wednesday, April 9 at 7:00 PM in the Chapel of Bryant-Grant Funeral Home with Jerome Schott officiating.

Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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Ditalina Costa

Franklin, NC - Ditalina Costa, age 102, passed away July 28, 2009, in Ontario, Canada. She was a native of Alge, Portugal, the daughter of the late Jose Santos an Adelaide Campos Santos. She was married first to the late Delfim Reis and second to the late Julio Costa. She was a homemaker and a member of the Catholic Church.

She is survived by her daughter, Maria Mira and her husband Manuel, of Franklin, NC, one sister, Benilde of Brazil; two grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren also survive.

Funeral services will be held Monday, August 3, 2009 at 2:00pm at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, with Father Tien officiating. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Carlos Mira, Ryan Mira, Wesley Mira, John Knippel, Johnny Mira-Knippel and Tyler Faetz.

Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Online condolences are available by visiting bryantgrantfuneralhome.com or by email.

Nellie A. Couch

Franklin, NC - Nellie A. Couch, age 83, of Haven Drive, Franklin, NC passed away Sunday, June 8, 2008 at a local hospital. She was born in Oconee County, SC, the daughter of William H. and Nellie Power Abercrombie. She was married to the late Eugene Couch who passed away May 09, 2005. She was a homemaker and a member of Union United Methodist Church.

She is survived by three sisters, Virginia Kuykendall fo Hendersonville, NC, Allie Kelley of Waynesville, NC and Betty Lou Abercrombie of Hendersonville, NC; one brother, James H. Lewis of Florence, SC. A number of nieces and nephews also survive. She was preceded in death by a sister, Mary A. Abercrombie and one brother, W.H. Abercrombie, Jr.

Memorial services will be held Sunday, June 29 at 2:00 PM at Union United Methodist Church, with Rev. Michael Binger and Rev. Thomas Coss officiating. Burial will be in the Church Cemetery. Memorials may be made to a Charity of one's choice.

Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Online condolences are available by visiting www.bryantgrantfuneralhome.com or by email.

Mary Couey

Hayesville - Mary Arliss Quinlan Couey, 28, of Hayesville died Tuesday, March 31, 2009 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.

She was a native of Lawrenceville, GA, but had been living in Clay County. She worked for Drake Software in Franklin.

Mary will be remembered by all for her loving and giving spirit. Always smiling, taking care of everyone around her, she would light up the sky with her smile when you were near her. She was everybody’s angel and would help anyone, anywhere.

Surviving are her fiancé, Tony DeMarco; her parents, Kerry and Rose Couey of Lawrenceville; a sister, Julie Apple; a brother, Danny Couey; and nieces, nephews, aunts, and uncles.

Mary’s family and friends honored Mary at Rock Springs Farm, Buford, GA.

Donations may be made in her memory to her brother’s transplant fund at Gatransplant.org/clients/dcouey. The family also requests that you become active in Mother’s Against Drunk Driving (MADD).

Ivie Funeral Home, Hayesville in charge of local arrangements.

Frederick Claiborne Craig

Highlands - Frederick Claiborne Craig, age 78, of Club House Trail, Highlands, NC passed away Tuesday, September 30, 2008 at his residence.

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

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Georgia Edna Pullen Crawford

Dateline: Franklin, NC - Georgia Edna Pullen Crawford, age 83, of Franklin, NC, passed away Monday, November 17, 2008 in an Asheville Hospital. She was born in Columbia, TN to the late James Ashley and Georgia Burk Pullen. She was married July 5, 1946 to Hudie C. Crawford, who preceded her in death, June 29, 1992. She was a member of Ridge Crest Baptist Church and enjoyed working with the children in Vacation Bible School. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary and a member for twenty years with the VFW Ladies Auxiliary.

She is survived by three sons, Larry and wife Penny Crawford of Alford, FL, David R. and wife Jackie Crawford of Clarksville, GA, Dennis and wife Bertha Crawford of Jonesboro, GA; nine grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren, two nieces and eight nephews.

She was preceded in death by four sisters, Elizabeth Green, Josephine Howell, Lillian Erwin, Rose Pullen and two brothers, James Pullen, Jr. and Edgar Pullen.

Funeral services will be held at Ridge Crest Baptist Church Thursday, Nov. 20th at 11:00am , with Rev. Tommy Fouts and Rev. Bill Wooten officiating. Burial will be in the Church Cemetery. Pallbearers will be grandsons, Damon, Brian, Bobby, Nathan and Randy Crawford, and granddaughter, Misty Crawford. Honorary pallbearers will be Joe Taylor, Ray Kirkland, Gene Pickens, and Walter Bumgarner.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 9:00pm, Wed. evening at Bryant-Grant Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Ridge Crest Baptist Church Building Fund, c/o Willie Mae Bumgarner, 5511 Sylva Hwy., Franklin, NC 28734.

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Michael Vincent Crescenzi

Franklin, NC - Michael Vincent Crescenzi, age 77, of Hyatt Road, Franklin, NC, passed away Sunday, October 11, 2009 in a local hospital. He was a native of Union County, New Jersey, the son of the late Michael and Angelina Mirabella Crescenzi. He was a machinist for Deca Manufacturing, a US Army Veteran of the Korean War, and a Baptist by faith.

He is survived by his wife of thirty years, Martha McCall Crescenzi; two daughters, Diana McNair of Live Oak, FL, and Denise Caine and husband Roland of Tampa, FL; one son, Dave Crescenzi of St. Petersburg, FL; two step-daughters, Beverly Owens of Franklin, NC and Debbie Thomas of Highlands, NC; five sisters, Anna Testa of Tampa, FL, Mary Rose and Isabella Crescenzi both of Las Vegas, Nevada, Antoinette Crescenzi of Tampa, FL, and Lil Tiedmann of New Jersey; one brother, Rocky Crescenzi of Seminole, FL; five grandchildren, Shannon Holliday, Dalton McNair, Devin McNair, Stefanie Crescenzi Beichler and Nicholas Thomas also survive.

Graveside services will be held Tuesday, October 13 at 10:00 AM at Mt. Moriah Cemetery with Rev. Greg Rogers officiating.

Memorials may be made to Mt. Moriah Cemetery, c/o Mary Owens, 21 Pine Cone Drive, Franklin, NC 28734.

Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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Mavis Ann Crews

Franklin,NC - Mavis Ann Crews, age 53, of Franklin, NC, passed away Monday, January 4, 2010 in a local hospital. She was a native of Cook County, Illinois, the daughter of Lola Mae Summerford Shaw of Franklin, NC and the late E. C. Oliver. She was a truck driver and a member of Cartoogechaye Church of God.

In addition to her mother, she is survived by a son, Jimmy J. Crews of Franklin, NC; a brother,Wade R. Oliver of Franklin, NC; three grandchildren also survive. She was preceded in death by a sister, Rebecca Jean King, who passed away February 15, 2005.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 9th at 1:00pm in the Chapel of Bryant-Grant Funeral Home, with Rev. Don Moffitt officiating. Burial will be at Union United Methodist Cemetery. Nephews will serve as pallbearers.

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

Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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Robert "Bud" Eugene Crunkleton, Jr.

Salem, SC - Robert "Bud" Eugene Crunkleton, Jr., age 48, of Lonely Road, Salem, SC passed away Sunday, March 7, 2010 at a USA Hospital in Mobile, AL. He was born in Knoxville, TN, the son of Sherry Johnson Crunkleton and Robert Crunkleton, Sr. of Salem, SC. He was a welder for a construction company and attended Flat Shoals Baptist Church in Salem, SC.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by his wife of 25 years, Sarah Jean Baty Crunkleton; his daughter, Rebecca Grace Crunkleton, his son, Adam Eugene Crunkleton, his sister, Karen Rogers of Salem, SC and his brother, David Crunkleton all of Salem, SC.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 13 at 2:00PM in the Chapel of Bryant-Grant Funeral Home in Highlands with Rev. Charles Kennemore, Rev. Frankie Porter and Rev. Junior Jenkins officiating. Burial will be held at the Miller Cemetery. Adam Crunkleton (son), Michael Rogers (nephew), Scott Williams (friend) Bo Fulbright (friend), Anthony Turner (friend) and Pat Sims (friend) will serve as pallbearers. Michael Bradley (friend) will serve as honorary pallbearer.

The family will receive friends Saturday, March 13 from 1:00-2:00PM, one hour prior to service at Bryant-Grant Funeral Home in Highlands.

Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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