Obituaries

    Mr. Harris Lee “Buddy” Elmore, 77 passed away Thursday, November 26, 2020. Mr. Buddy was born June 23, 1943 in Macon County, NC to the late John Theodore Elmore and Margie Lee Hurst Elmore.  He worked in the early years for Rhodes Superette (Dusty’s), later for Alvin C. Crowe & Co. and worked as a tile and brick mason in construction. Buddy was a member of Highlands Central Baptist Church. He was dedicated to family, work, church and his many...

FURR, Walter E. Jr. M.D., 98, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on November 20, 2020. He was born in Macon County, NC on April 11, 1922, the son of the late Dr. Walter Eugene Furr and Burdell Williams Furr. He attended the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill for undergraduate studies and Northwestern University School of Medicine. He completed his medical residencies at Northwestern and the Cleveland Clinic and served in the United States Navy in Pensacola, FL, for four years...

Francye Eich Farley, 77, of Franklin, NC passed away Wednesday, November 18, 2020 after a brief illness due to an autoimmune disease. Francye was born May 28, 1943 to the late Henry Eich and Lorah Smith Eich. She worked and retired as a special education teacher and later as a teacher of needle arts, traveling around the country and into Canada teaching classes. She enjoyed knitting with her friends at the Silver Threads and Golden Needles She could knit and watch TV at the same time....

Evelyn Hyer, 91, of Clayton, Ga, passed away Monday, November 16, 2020. A native of Asheville, NC, Mrs. Hyer has been a long time resident of DeLand, Florida and Clayton, Georgia.  Evelyn and her late husband owned Ray Hyer Carpet in DeLand, FL for over 15 years. Family and faith were the foundations upon which Evelyn and her late husband Ray built their lives. She was happiest when spending time with her family.  Evelyn leaves behind to cherish her memory, three sons; Gary (Pam)...

Jackie Hensley, age 69, of Franklin, NC, passed away Monday, November 16, 2020.  She was born October 19, 1951 in Missouri.  Jackie was a loving wife, sister, mother and grandmother. She loved crossword puzzles, word finds, cats and her family most of all.  She worked at Dnet Services for over 15 years until her retirement. After that she spent her time at home with her family. She was a loving person that will be greatly missed by everyone that knew her. Jackie is survived...

Dana Bowen Chandler, Jr., age 73, of Franklin, NC, passed away Saturday, November 7, 2020.  He was born June 5, 1947 in Charleston, West Virginia to the late Dana Bowen Chandler, Sr. and Helen Hill Chandler.  Mr. Chandler was an insurance salesman and he loved to exercise.  He was a bail bondsman in Florida and a US Army Veteran. Mr. Chandler is survived by his wife, Tina Dale Chandler; a daughter, Jamie Devose; sons, Jason Chandler and Robert B. Chandler; sister, Susan Worth...

Tanya Lee Blanchard Bryson, 45, passed away Friday, November 6, 2020. Tanya was born October 6, 1975 in Plattsburgh, New York to Mr. Clayton Blanchard and the late Cathy W. Blanchard. She worked as a CNA in the home health field. She loved the outdoors, sunflowers, fishing, football, and her dogs. Tanya greatest love was her children, grandchildren, family, and friends. She always was willing to give a helping hand to anyone in need. She was also a member of Wells Grove Baptist...

Sgt. John Wesley Murphy, 93, passed away November 4, 2020.  Born in Graham County, he was the son of late Merritt and Belle Pilkington Murphy. John proudly served in the US Army 88th Blue Devil Division during1945-1947 in World War II. He was a member Black Mountain Baptist Church. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and just being outside working.    John is survived by his loving wife of 73 years, Vada Hodgins Murphy of Franklin, and daughters Peggy Murphy Ashe and Cory of...

Randall H. Jones, 76, passed in his sleep on November 4, 2020 at Angel Medical Center, Franklin, NC after a lengthy illness. He was born and raised in Tampa, Florida but was a frequent visitor to the Franklin area and has been a permanent resident of Burningtown since 1998. Mr. Jones was an ardent salt-water fisherman and a retired HVAC Technician both in Florida and Franklin. He leaves behind a daughter, Lori Jones-Keck of Tampa, FL and Franklin, NC No services are planned this time and a...

Earl Sanders, 86, of Franklin, NC, passed away Saturday, October 31, 2020.  He was born in Macon County, NC on March 12, 1934 to the late Sam D. and Callie S. Sanders.  A veteran of the US Army, he served two years in the infantry at Fort Ord in California.  Mr. Sanders owned and operated Franklin Top Shop from 1976 until retiring in 1999.  In his spare time he enjoyed gardening, farming, reading, working in his metal shop and spending time with his family. Mr. Sanders...