All Obituaries

Raymond John Johnson, 90, of Franklin passed away Monday, March 30, 2020. He was born April 24, 1929 to the late Ernest Johnson and Malvina “Walch” Johnson in Worcester, Massachusetts. Raymond retired from the U.S. Army after serving for 24 years. He was active in the Korean Conflict and Vietnam War. He was an avid collector of stamps and coins. Raymond was of the Catholic Faith.   Raymond is survived by his wife Marlene Johnson of Franklin; a daughter, Vicki Angelo of...

    Melvin Lee Miller, 84, of Franklin passed away Tuesday, March 24, 2020. He was born August 16, 1935 in Union County, IL to the late Lester Miller and Margaret Gayette Miller. Melvin retired from the Navy after 24 years of service as a Master Chief E-9. He served in the Korean Conflict and the Vietnam War. He was a member of the Fleet Reserve Association, Carolina Mountain Woodturning, Old Bones Softball Senior League and the Brasstown Wood Turner Guild. He was of the Baptist...

Barbara Brendle Parrish, 85, of Franklin passed away Friday, March 20, 2020 at her home. She was born in Macon County, NC, March 22, 1934 to the late John Brendle and Fannie “Moore” Brendle. Barbara was a home maker and loved being with her family and grandchildren.   Barbara is survived by her son, John Parrish of Franklin; six grandchildren, Nathan Parrish, Kane Parrish, Jacob Parrish, Rheanna Parrish, Justin Parrish and David Parrish; a great-grandchild, Brannon...

Riscardo Reyes Rodriguez, 39, passed away Thursday, March 19, 2020. Riscardo was born March 31, 1980 in Puerto Rico to Wilfredo and Isabel Rodriguez Escalera. He loved riding motorcycles and fishing. He would help anyone who was in need. He loved life and people. Riscardo was of the Catholic faith.   In addition to his parents, survivors include his brother, Edgar Reyes Rodriguez; grandmother, Maria Colon’; several aunts, uncles, and cousins.   A funeral service will be...

Oscar Clinton Prevette, 63, of Franklin, NC passed away Thursday, March 19, 2020. Oscar was born March 8, 1957 in Surry County, North Carolina to the late Royal Prevette and Betty Prevette. He owned and operated his own automotive upholstery business. Oscar enjoyed camping, kayaking, fishing, being outside, and loved day trips. His greatest enjoyment was being with his family and grandchildren. Oscar was a member of the Briar Creek Baptist Church in Roaring River, NC.   Oscar is...

Larry Craig McColgin, 69, of Franklin, NC passed away Wednesday, March 18, 2020 at his home. Larry was born to the late Lloyd McColgin and Marjory (Alexander) McColgin on February 25, 1951 in Marion County, Indiana. He was a Caterer in the Food Service Industry and loved riding motorcycles.   Larry is survived by his wife Jerri McColgin; two daughters, Brandy McColgin and Ashley McColgin Ulsh; two grandchildren, Caroline Ulsh and Damien Hathcock; a sister, Judy Stamper. He is preceded...

Mr. Robert Michael "Mike" Wall, Sr., 70, of Franklin, NC passed away Tuesday, March 17, 2020. He was born August 8, 1949 in St. Petersburg, FL to the late Bob and Juretta Wall. Mike retired from Pinellas County Schools in Largo, FL after n 35 years of service as an AV-Tech II. He loved working outdoors, designing ways to improve his family and  friends' lives, and repairing machines. Mike is survived by his wife of 30 years to Sandra Wall of the home; daughter, Judy...

Hugh Campbell Jones, Jr. 59, of Franklin, NC passed away Sunday, March 15, 2020 at his home.  Hugh was born January 11, 1961 in Goochland County, Virginia to the late Hugh Campbell, Sr. and Ruth (Seay) Jones. He served in the Navy for 14 years as a Data Analyst and served in the Gulf War. He enjoyed playing computer games, collecting Baseball cards and would be known for bringing home stray dogs.   Hugh is survived by his wife, Kathleen Jones of Franklin, NC; a daughter, Brandi...

  Ms. Diann Elizabeth Brooks, 80, passed away Thursday, March 12, 2020 at her home in Sylva. Ms. Brooks was born July 28, 1939 in Herkimer Co. New York to the late Harvey Melvin Doolittle and Gertrude Dye Doolittle. She worked and retired as a private caregiver after many years. She was a resident of Macon County, NC from 1976-2006 before moving to her home in Jackson, Co. She had a great love for pets especially dogs and horses. Diann was a loving mother and grandmother....

Hillrie Marshall Quin, Jr., age 76, passed away at home in Highlands from Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma on March 12, 2020. Hillrie was born in Texarkana, AR to Vera Wilson Quin and Hillrie Marshall Quin. Hillrie grew up on Army bases in Texarkana, Atlanta, Okinawa, Arlington and Petersburg, VA and Germany. He received Bachelors and Masters degrees from Georgia State University. He worked for Southern Bell, then Bell South, handling a variety of positions in the company. He retired from Bell...