All Obituaries

Margaret Setser Ramsey, 86, of Iotla Church Road, Franklin, NC died Wednesday, September 19, 2018 at the Four Seasons’ Elizabeth House in Hendersonville, NC.  Born December 1, 1931 in the Cartoogechaye community, Margaret was the daughter of the late Joseph Franklin Setser and Harriet Slagle Setser.  She graduated from Franklin High School, continued her education at the University of Georgia for three years and later graduated from Western Carolina University.  Margaret...

Sergeant First Class Ronald "Ronnie" Wayne Webb, 62, of Sylva, North Carolina, succumbed to cancer at the comfort of his own home in the loving embrace of his wife, Alice, on September 13, 2018. SFC Webb enlisted as an Infantryman, following graduation from Sylva-Webster High School. The "Sarge" dedicated 20 years to the service of his country, retiring from the U.S. Army in 1995. Ronnie loved fishing, watching the Atlanta Braves, and singing while playing guitar,...

Stephanie Lynn Bowman (Stevie), 65 of Hendersonville, NC (formerly of Franklin NC) passed away peacefully the morning of Tuesday, September 11th. Stephanie was the daughter of the late Goodlow and Rebecca Bowman of Franklin. She was the department head of medical records at St. Lukes Hospital in Columbus, NC for many years. She was sweet and kind and had a special place in her heart for her grandchildren whom she loved very much. She will be greatly missed and never forgotten by her beloved...

  Elizabeth Cook Huscusson, 91, of Franklin, NC, passed away Monday, September 10, 2018.  She was born October 2, 1926 in Aiken County, SC. She was raised by her Mom and Dad Olive and Boyce Cook.  She is survived by her husband of 67 years, John L. Huscusson.  Mrs. Huscusson loved gardening, canning, and flowers.  She was Grand Champion at the Macon County Fair and NC State Fair for her Roma tomatoes.  She was a member of Ridgecrest Baptist Church and was...

Joy Marie Moon Huddlestun, 73, passed away Wednesday, September 12, 2018.  Joy was born September 15, 1944 in Oneida, NY. to the late Wells Arthur Moon and Jane Collins Moon who  survives. She worked in Car Auctions, the health department in Kissimmee, FL; and owned and operated a plumbing store in St. Cloud, Fl. Joy loved animals and birds.   Survivors include her mother of the home; a daughter, Lisa Burns (John) of St. Cloud, FL; two sons, Robert King and Daniel King both...

Herbert Neville (Herb) James, age 83, of Highlands, died on September 7, 2018 at Highlands-Cashiers Hospital.  Born in Rabun County, Georgia, Herb was the son of the late Lawton P. and Irene Picklesimer James.  He was preceded in death by a sister, Barbara J. Taylor and a brother, Tom James. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Calloway James, daughters Leigh Ivy (Brandon) of Valrico, FL; Cindy Reed (Morris) of Highlands, NC; Melanie Carter (Jeff) of Elizabeth City, NC; sons Allan...

Anna Lee Henry, 74 went home to be with the Lord Thursday, September 7, 2018.  Anna Lee was a native of Highlands, N.C. and very family oriented. She was born February 13, 1944 to the late Lemmie Webb and Helen Ruth Henry.  She was a member of Blue Valley Baptist Church in Highlands.  Survivors include her two sons, Terry Henry (Linda) of Highlands, N.C. and Billy Joe Henry (Sharon) of St. Cloud FL.; five daughters, Teresa Dalton (Jerry) of Highlands, N. C. , Brenda Owens...

Franklin, NC   Helen Martha Raby Edwards, 77, went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, September 5, 2018. Helen was born August 27, 1941 in Macon County to the late Joe Vernon Raby and Gladys Gertrude Roper Raby. She worked for Macon County for Progress and worked in food service. Helen was a member of Mt. Sinai Assembly of God. She was a member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary and the American Legion Auxiliary were she served as officers of both organizations.   Survivors include...

Hazel Elizabeth Dryman Hopkins, 90, passed away Sunday, September 2, 2018. Hazel was born in Macon County March 6, 1928 to the late John Dryman and Essie Henry Dryman. Mrs. Hopkins was married to the late Grady Lee Hopkins, retired from Clayburn Manufacturing, and was of the Baptist faith.   Survivors include her sister, Marie Harrison of Sylva, NC and many nieces and nephews.   Mrs. Hazel was preceded in death by a sister, Nellie Allen; and two brothers, William Allen and...

Joyce Mae Stanley, 65, of Franklin, NC, passed away Monday, September 3, 2018.  She was born and raised in Vermont and lived in Atlanta.  She was the daughter of the late Ransom and Wilma Wellington Hill.  Mrs. Stanley was an animal lover and was very family oriented, she enjoyed doing crafts, gardening, a hard worker, and very generous to others, helping many.  She was Methodist by faith. Survivors include her husband, Jerry Stanley of Franklin, NC; son, Matthew...