All Obituaries

Eugene Thannel Talley, 73, of Highlands, NC, passed away Tuesday, November 5, 2019.  He was born in Rabun Co., GA October 14, 1946 to the late Radford and Myrtle Bryson Talley.  Mr. Talley was a member of Clear Creek Baptist Church.  He was the last of original trustees of the Clear Creek Community Cemetery and was one of the original members of the Satolah Fire Dept. He owned and operated Talley Tree Service.  He loved deer hunting, being in the hayfield, and NASCAR auto...

Gail Arlene Peterman, 69, of Otto, NC passed away, Monday, November 4, 2019.  She was born March 20, 1950 to the late John McDowell and Willie Kate Burrell McDowell.  Mrs. Peterman worked at Parkdale Textile Mill for 30 years.  She loved camping, festivals, traveling, the beach, crafts and her family.  She was a member of Mountain City Church of God.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ray Norman Peterman, who died in 2006 and a...

Robert "Bob" George Stager, 79, of Franklin, NC, passed away  Sunday, November 3, 2019.  He was born February 28, 1940 in Miami, FL to the late Brooks Moss and Betty Jo Kruse Stager.  Mr. Stager was a US Army Veteran from 1958 to 1959. He worked and retired from advertising after many years of service.  He owned a car lot in Franklin, and was former owner of the Court House Plaza Restaurant in Franklin.  He loved golf and riding horses....

William E. Hattaway (Bill), 76, of Franklin, North Carolina, and Vero Beach, Florida, died November 2, 2019, doing what he loved: helping others and working in the woods. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, the love of his life, and best friend, Wanda L. Hattaway. His two daughters, Lori Hattaway Van Sciver (Gary) and Carrie Hattaway Cronkhite (Jonathan) will miss their father as he was their rock and mentor. “Pappy” had 7 grandchildren in which he instilled his love of...

Miriam Joanne Witzl, 33, passed away Friday, November 1, 2019.   A full obituary will be posted when complete.  Bryant-Grant Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the Witzl family.

  Amelia Ann Key, age 63, of Franklin, NC, passed away on October 21, 2019 in Asheville, NC.     She was born July 19, 1956 in Eatonton, Georgia. Ms. Key worked for the Lieutenant Governor’s office in Georgia and the Georgia Workmen’s Compensation Department in Atlanta. She was known as Nana to everyone; Amelia loved to cook and the outdoors. Most of all she loved to spend time with her family on the porch.   Survivors include her daughter, Asia Bowles...

Dateline:  Franklin, NC Evelyn Marie Booth, 93, of Franklin, NC passed away Sunday, October 20, 2019.  She was born in Cleveland, Ohio, September 14, 1926 to the late Oscar and Marie Farwick Bier.  She was married to Auxier Booth who died November 30, 1991.  Mrs. Booth worked many years as a secretary for Voice One America.  She loved bowling, tennis and playing golf. She is survived by her two sons, Rodney Booth of Dunnellon, FL and Norman Booth of Orlando,...

Nancy J. Shepler 88, passed away October15, 2019 in Otto,N.C.  She was preceded in death by her husband Dyoll Shepler and daughter Cindy Andrews.  She is survived by her loving son Scott Campbell; a granddaughter Lindsey  Kolanowski;  great- granddaughter, Riley Kolanowski ; Stepsons, Steve, Mike, and John Shepler and stepdaughter Patricia Via. Nancy was a longtime resident of Otto N.C. and Lutz Fl. Memorial service will be held November 6, 2019 1 PM at First United...

Phillip Raymond Elder, 72 of Highlands, NC passed away Monday, October 14, 2019. Phil was born May 16, 1947 in Bradford County, Florida to the late Emmett O. Elder and Cbell Stroud Elder. He enjoyed gardening, home projects, working with Meals on Wheels and Bible Study (Eschatology). He served active duty Navy and retired in Public Education as a Superintendent in Alabama. Phil was a member of The First Baptist Church in Highlands where he served as a Deacon and was a beloved Sunday School...

  Mrs. Linda Sue Cochran, 78, went home to be with the Lord Saturday, October 12, 2019. Mrs. Cochran was born January 15, 1941 in Macon County to the late Artie Mae Woodall Meshell. She was married to the late Harold Clifton Cochran who preceded her in 2006.  She was a member of the Mt. Sinai Assembly of God Church; she was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and homemaker.   Survivors include her daughter, Dawn Ellis of Franklin; four sons, Tony Cochran...