Obituaries

James David Wolfe, 72, of Otto, NC, passed away Tuesday, May 23, 2023.  He was born February 10,1951 in Avon Park, Florida to the late Robert L. and Velma Ortt Wolfe.  Mr. Wolfe was owner and operator of Hillside Lock and Key, and he loved woodworking.  He also filled and certified fire extinguishers and was a member of Winter Haven, Florida Fire Department. He was of the Presbyterian faith. He is survived by a sister, Patti Howerton (Clinton) of Sebring, FL and a brother,...

Mr. Larry William "Moose" Moses, 61, passed away Tuesday, May 23, 2023. Moose was born December 20, 1961, in Macon County to the late Billy and Jean Bryson Moses. He worked 31 years in law enforcement and with the Franklin Police Department from 1982-2011. He loved to fish, hunt, work on old jeeps, collect guns, and dig for ginseng. He was a Mason member of the Junaluskee Lodge #145 A.F. & A.M. and was vice president of the Macon and Jackson FOP Lodge #81, and a member of...

Mary Belle Haskett Crawford, 74, passed away Saturday, May 13, 2023. Mrs. Crawford was born November 28, 1948 in Jackson County, NC to the late Ned Haskett and Dorothy Passmore Haskett. Mary was married to the late Robert Lowell Crawford who preceded her in 2015. She worked and retired from healthcare where she loved helping her patients. Mary was a dedicated wife, mother, and grandmother. She loved her grandchildren and family. Survivors include her daughters, Annalee Allen (Craig),...

Mr. Earl Dwight Bryson, 74, passed away Friday, May 12, 2023. Mr. Bryson was born March 13, 1949 in Macon County to the late Paul "Hunky" Bryson and Virginia Hayes Bryson.  Dwight worked as a foreman in the construction business. He loved to fish, dance, play basketball, and play pool. He was very family oriented, loving brother, and was a great uncle to a host of nieces and nephews. He was of the Christian faith.  Survivors include his two brothers, George Burgess and...

Mr. Michael Thomas Cervino, 80, passed away Friday, May 12, 2023. Michael was born March 25, 1943 in Philadelphia, PA. to the late Frank Cervino, Sr. and Gertrude Rita McKay Cervino. He was a U.S. Army Veteran and worked and retired from nationwide long-haul trucking. Michael was a huge sports fan and was of the Catholic Faith. When he retired, he loved being in the North Carolina Mountains.  Survivors include his children, Susan Tracy (Paul) and Michael Gerner (Monica) all of North...

Nancy Bishop Duke, 75 of Franklin went home to be with the Lord, April 28, 2023. She was born November 16, 1947, in Sylacauga, Alabama to the late Arnold and Alva Bishop. Nancy was a homemaker who loved the Lord and made a great prayer partner. She worked for Christmas Around the World, a secretary for the Messenger of Life Missions and was a leader member to a Bible group. She was a member of First Alliance Church. Nancy is survived by her husband of 56 years, Rev. Tom Duke; a...

Stormy Swann Cabe of Franklin passed away April 27, 2023. She was born May 7, 1957, in Wiesbaden, Germany to the late James and Helen Swann. Stormy worked as a nurse at Angel Medical Center for 18 years. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and reading. Stormy is survived by her husband, Donald Cabe; two daughters, Kimberly Jo Barber of Johnson City, TN and Kristy Cabe of Franklin, NC; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A funeral service will be held 2:00...

William "Pops" Arthur Shaheen, Sr., 90, went home to be with Jesus on April 27, 2023. William was born in Craven County, North Carolina to the late Uriah Grant and Elizabeth Phillips. He was later adopted by his stepfather Bob Shaheen. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister Marie Grant Hill and brothers Ben Grant and John Shaheen. Pops was a hardworking man with a great heart and sense of humor. He worked as the service station Manager at the...

Mr. Daniel Gerald Minich, 80, passed away Thursday, April 27, 2023. Mr. Minich was born August 8, 1942 in Hillsborough, Co. Florida. He worked and retired from Delta Airlines after 33 years of service. He was a U.S. Navy veteran. Survivors include his daughter, Kathleen Pankoe (Keith) ; three sons, Daniel G. Minich, Jr. (Tatiana), Craig Michael Minich, and Christopher Todd Minich; three grandchildren, Kaitlyn Pankoe, Melissa Minich, and Gabriella Minich; and a brother, Larry...

Mr. Jason "Jake" Adam Sargent, 57, passed away Wednesday, April 26, 2023. Jake was born April 14, 1966, in Palm Beach County, Florida to the late James Sargent and Loxcile Dailey Armstrong. Jake worked for Seay Farm and Garden for 23 years. He was a simple man that loved fishing, digging for roots with his daddy, singing, playing the guitar, and being in the mountains.  Survivors include his three daughters, Charity Clay, Megan DiPaola, and Tamela Sargent; five...