All Obituaries

Maria Merces Domingos Neto, 89, of Franklin, NC passed away Monday, July 6, 2020 in Tiger, Georgia. She was born November 28, 1930 in Portugal to the late Manuel and Judite Dores Domingos. Maria was a homemaker. Zazzy her dog was her greatest love. She attended St. Francis of Assisi Church and was of the Catholic faith.   Maria is survived by her niece, Teresa Mira Knippel (John); nephew, Carlos Mira (Sheila); great-nieces and nephews, Wesley Mira (Tanya), Ryan Mira, Kimberly Pinkston...

James Ernest Strickland   Rev. Jimmy Strickland, 48 of Cashiers, NC passed away Tuesday, June 30, 2020. He was born January 22, 1972 to James Oliver and Lois Cockrell Strickland in Cabarrus County, NC. Jimmy loved Jesus and ministry was the biggest and most important part of his life. Preacher Jimmy, as he liked to be called would always end any conversation with “I Love You” and “Jesus Loves You”.  He never met a stranger and loved everyone he...

Michael John Ryan, age 60, of Franklin, NC passed away Monday, June 29, 2020.  He was born August 4, 1959 in Nashville, TN to the late Lester Raymond Ryan and Helen Laverne Madden Ryan. Mr. Ryan was a carpenter and of the Christian faith.  He was a loving father and grandfather. Michael loved to fish, build things by hand, and he was a big Tennessee Fan.  Survivors include daughters, Danielle Blackwell, Megan Ryan, Sara Ryan and Michelle Ryan; sons, Nathan Hursey and...

Jane A. Lewis, 84, went to be with our Lord and Savior on June 27, 2020.  She was born in Highlands, NC, on September 17, 1935, where she spent her entire life.  She was the daughter of the late Charlie Anderson and Mattie Hall Anderson.  Growing up, she enjoyed many happy hours riding horseback at Cranes Stables and hiking the beautiful mountains.   Following graduation from Highlands High School, she met the true love of her life, Alan Lewis, who was sent to Macon...

Madellon (Nana) Rogers passed away peacefully in her sleep on June 25, 2020 at the age of 97.  She was born in Salem, South Carolina the second of five children to Thomas and Ella Mae Holcombe but lived most of her life in Cashiers, North Carolina. She was proceeded in death by her husband of 55 years, John Lee Rogers, her son Robert A.(Tony) Rogers, daughters Sandra Talley and Wanda Rogers and two grandchildren Kelly (Talley) Munger and Conda Lee Burrell. She is survived by her...

Stacy Lionel Brendle, 51, of Franklin, NC, passed away Thursday, June 25, 2020.  He was born September 19, 1968 in Swain County, NC, to the late George Stanley Brendle and Margaret Cochran Brendle.  Stacy was preceded in death by his parents, who formerly owned and operated the Pizza Peddler Restaurant in Franklin for 31 years. Stacy loved fishing, cooking, music, and loved singing southern rock. He is survived by his daughter, Talyah Brendle of Franklin, NC, brothers, Dale...

Bobby Claude Conley, 91, of Franklin, NC, passed away Wednesday, June 24, 2020.  He was born July 25, 1928, in Macon County, to the late Claude J. and Ruth Mize Conley.  He was an automobile mechanic and of the Christian faith.  Mr. Conley served his country during the Korean War and was a member of the Franklin VFW. Survivors include two daughters, Patricia Tice (John), of Franklin, NC and Teresa Buchanan (Darrell) of Franklin, NC; a son Larry Conley (Sheila) of Franklin,...

June W. Martin, 86, of Franklin, NC, passed away Monday, June 22, 2020.  She was born May 27, 1934 in Edgecombe Co., NC to the late LaFayette and Nora Kemple Williamson.  Mrs. Martin was a retired school teacher and was a member of Franklin First Baptist Church.   She gave her time and love and was involved in an after school program at First Baptist Church.  She loved gardening, outdoors, and crossword puzzles.  She also loved music and played the piano. Survivors...

Patricia “Patty” Marsh, 87, passed away Monday, June 22, 2020 in Highlands, NC. She was born August 24, 1932 in New Kensington, PA and moved to                       St. Petersburg, FL when she was 9 years old. Patty graduated from St. Petersburg High School and shortly after married her “Sweetie”, Alan Marsh. They were married for 68 years before his passing...

Elaine Wilson 3/2/36-6/21/20 Elaine was born March 2, 1936 to Dewey and Evelyn Cleaveland Hopper and raised in Highlands, NC. She married the love of her life, Morris Wilson, in 1954. Elaine held various jobs outside the home, but the one that gave her the most pleasure and fulfillment was as a minister's wife and church pianist. She was a devoted and loving mother to Gay (& Dave) Hunter, Budd (& Becky) Wilson, Mike (& Linda) Wilson,  John Wilson, and George (&...