Obituaries

August 16, 1931 – September 28, 2022 Patricia Jane “Pat” Childers Reid Safko, 91, passed from this life Wednesday, September 28, 2022. A lifelong resident of Franklin, NC, Patricia was born August 16, 1931, to the late Herman Lee Childers and Josephine Snyder Childers. Patricia was predeceased by her husband of 25 years, George Reid, Jr., and later in life, husband Paul Safko; a sister, Mildred Childers Cunningham; and brothers Robert Bruce Childers and Carrol Lee...

Judith Ann Hughes, 81, passed away Wednesday, September 28, 2022. Judith was born April 13, 1941, in Cincinnati, Ohio to the late William Coolidge and Dorothea Forthman Coolidge. She was a member of several societies, United Daughters of the Confederacy, Daughters of the American Revolution, the Mayflower Society, and the Soule Kindred Society. She was a Nursing Educator at Southwestern Community College until retirement. After retirement Judith enjoyed traveling and genealogy. She...

Michael Meher, Sr., 55,  went to his heavenly home, Saturday, September 24, 2022.  He was born June 6, 1967 in Newport Beach, California.  He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Nicole DiElmo Meher, his mother, Jacqueline M. Meher (Mayo), his father, William G. Meher, Sr, and his brother-in-law, Brett Snyder (Kate).  He is survived by two sons, Michael (Rhonda) and Nicholas; a granddaughter, Serenity, a brother, Bill Meher and two sisters, Kate Meher and Jen...

It is with great sadness that we say goodbye to Ernie Wilson, beloved husband, father, family member and friend. He passed away on Friday, Sept. 23, 2022, at the age of 85. His story started in Lumberport, West Virginia, born to Madaline and Wiley “Ern” Wilson, homemaker, and coal miner. He was oldest brother to Jerry, Alan, and cousin, Steve, all of whom offered his parents laughter and woes, as is the way of boys. He met the love of his life, Lael, in those WV mountains, and...

Susan (Su`) Dean Tate Sanders, 63, a beloved wife, daughter and sister passed away September 21, 2022.  A celebration of life will be held Saturday, October 1, 2022 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Bryant-Grant funeral home. Su` was born August 30, 1959 in Miami, Florida.  She is preceded in death by her father, James C. Tate, her brother, Craig F. Tate and Aunt Dot Dickerson.  Su` is survived by her  loving husband Larry Edward Sanders, her mother, Peggy Farabee Tate and...

Edward J. Taylor, 84, of Otto, NC, passed away Monday, September 19, 2022.  Edward was born May 31, 1938, in Rabun County, Georgia to the late Jim and Cleo McConnell Taylor.  He had worked as a supervisor for a Rock Quarry and was a member of Newman Chapel Baptist Church. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and brother.   He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Jeanette Taylor of the home; son, Michael Taylor (Mary) of Raleigh, NC; granddaughter, Evan...

Evelyn Beth Stone, 82, passed away Monday September 19, 2022 in Franklin, NC. Evelyn was born November 21, 1939 in McPherson, Kansas to the late Arthur and Ruth Behm. She was one of four children. Evelyn met Henry “Buddy” Stone in San Diego where he was stationed in the Navy, and they were married in 1959. Over the years, Evelyn, Buddy and their three boys lived across the United States in California, Colorado, North Carolina, Texas, Kentucky, Florida, and Alabama. Evelyn was an...

Kenneth Burr Graham II of Franklin passed away 9/13/2022.  No services are planned at this time.

Jessie Lea Downs Cabe, 95, passed away on September 11, 2022. Born June 28, 1927, in the Rose Creek Community in Macon County, she was the daughter of the late Charlie and Rosa Houston Downs. She graduated from Franklin High School in 1945 and attended Berea College, where she graduated in 1949 with a degree in Home Economics. She married Leon Cabe, a childhood neighbor in 1950. They returned to the Rose Creek Community soon afterwards and lived the remainder of their lives there. Leon...

Mrs. Geraldine 'Nana" Henderson Berry, 84 of Franklin passed away Friday, September 9, 2022 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Macon County, NC on August 10, 1938 to the late Burney and Violet Mae Stiwinter Henderson. Geraldine was a nurse for more than 30 years. She loved gospel singing, talking on the phone, and cooking for family and friends. She was a member of Walnut Creek Baptist Church for many years and was a Eastern Star of the Glenville Chapter. Geraldine is...