All Obituaries

Dateline:  Franklin, NC Elizabeth Mary Chorba Willard, 69, of Franklin, NC and Sarasota, FL passed away Sunday, November 11, 2018.  She was born in Philadelphia, PA, the daughter of the late George Joseph Chorba, Sr. and Mildred H. Chorba.  Elizabeth was an interior designer and loved to flip houses in Real Estate.  She was a member of the Garden Club and Macon County Library, and loved to collect antiques.  She attended St. Agnes Episcopal Church and St. John's...

Alean Cabe Buchanan, 79, of Franklin, NC, passed away Tuesday, November 13, 2018.  She was born in Macon County, the daughter of the late Emory and Blanche Rogers Cabe.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Neville Buchanan.  Alean was former co-owner and operator of Cato's, she loved working puzzles, watching TV and working in her flowers and yard.  She was a former Choir member and Sunday School teacher at Dryman's Chapel United...

HOWARD H HOWLAND JR   December 20, 1926 to 2018   After a brave, long-term battle with cerebral vascular disease, Howard left us on Tuesday, November 13, 2018 with his wife by his side. Howard lived life to the fullest, and will be dearly missed by all, including his family and friends.   Born and raised in the mountains in upstate NY, Howard returned to New York after serving as a Navy fighter pilot in WWII where he flew for a special squadron that relied...

Mrs. Terry Smith Long, 72, passed away Sunday, November 4, 2018. Mrs. Long was born December 29, 1945 in McDowell County North Carolina. Her father was the late Jerome Smith. She worked and retired from the Polk County Sheriff’s Department. Terry loved to collect pocket books like Dooney and Bourke  and Brahmin Company. She was also of the Pentecostal Faith and had a deep love for the Lord.   Survivors include her husband, David Long of the home; four sons; Richard Todd...

Rodney Elmer Bryant, 64, went to be with the Lord November 3, 2018.  Mr. Bryant was born in Macon County on February 21, 1954 to the late Ezell and Frankie Bryant.  He was a member of Oakdale Baptist Church.  Mr. Bryant worked in construction and was great at building and fixing just about anything.  He was a loving father and was happiest when he was outdoors.  Some of his favorite times were spent camping, fishing, and Hunting,   Rodney Bryant is survived by...

Ralph Bell, age 90, passed away on November 3, 2018.  He was born on March 1, 1928 to the late Joe and Savannah Bell.  Mr. Bell was an avid outdoorsman and had a passion for hunting and fishing.  He was a loving family man and enjoyed farming and gardening as well.  Ralph spent a good part of his life out west in Washington State.  Like many, he left Macon County to find work in the timber industry.  While in Washington he worked as a logger and mechanic for...

Franklin, NC-   Mr. Brandon Nelson Bishop Maddox “Big Thunder” “Fred”, 24, passed away Sunday, October 28, 2018. Brandon was born June 9, 1994 in Fort Payne, Alabama to Gerald B. Maddox and Carol Jean Schmitt Maddox. He loved sports, making and listening to Rap music, and he loved history and all there was to learn from it. Brandon was also a member of the Rose Creek Baptist Church.   Survivors include his parents, Gerald B. Maddox and Carol S. Maddox...

Gavin McKinney, 29, of Franklin passed away on October 12, 2018.  Gavin was born in Florida on September 5, 1989 to Garry and Kathy McKinney.  He worked in construction and also worked as a climber in the tree industry.  He particularly enjoyed some of the projects that he worked on with his father.  Gavin graduated from Franklin High School on 2008.  He played football throughout school as a wide receiver. He was also a great baseball player as well.  His love...

Lieutenant Colonel Alan Arthur Frick of St. Petersburg, Florida passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Friday, November 2, 2018 at his daughters home in Highlands, North Carolina.  Alan was preceded in death by the love of his life, his wife of 63 years Doris Devlin Frick.   He was the treasured and beloved father of Barbara Bridge and James (Fort Collins, CO), Margaret Giardina and Edward (St. Petersburg, FL), Dr. Robert Frick and Karen (New Bern, NC), ...

Mrs. Sharon Hall Lord, 77, passed away Thursday November 1, 2018. Mrs. Lord was born in Franklin County, ILL to the late Delbert Hall and Lucille Young Hall. Sharon was in the Antique business for many years; she was a free spirit and loved to laugh and have fun in life. She was a member of the Prentiss Church of God in Franklin, NC. Sharon was married to the late Glenn Lord who preceded her.   Survivors include her sister, Patricia Mains of Franklin, NC; Several nieces and...