All Obituaries

  Mrs. Linda Faye Curry Haire, 68, passed away Friday, January 24, 2020 in Atlanta, GA. Mrs. Haire was born June 24, 1951 in Rockingham County, NC to the late Clarence Jackson Curry and Nora Estella Williams Curry. Linda worked and retired from the retail industry and was a member of the Lula Worship Center in Lula, Ga. She was a Sunday school teacher and she also served as a pastor’s wife. She loved watching “I Love Lucy” and “Andy Griffith Show”....

Ruth Lucille Rice, 78, of Franklin passed away Friday, January 24, 2020. Ruth was born July 27, 1941 in Des Moines, Iowa to the late Cecil Bert Haus and Ruth Simerson Haus. Ruth previously worked as a Machine Operator at Caterpillar.  She was a member of Windy Gap Baptist Church.   Ruth is survived by her two daughters, Susan Deetz of Franklin and Jeanna Morgan (Ken) of Franklin; one son, Paul Rice, Jr and his fiancé Kimberly Barker of Knoxville, TN; six grandchildren,...

Roy Pinkney Crisp, 94, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, January 21, 2020. Mr. Crisp was born in Macon County, NC January 5, 1926 to the late George Franklin Crisp and Emma Corbin Crisp. Mr. Crisp was of the Baptist faith and a member of Holly Springs Baptist Church. He was an Iron Worker in the Construction business. Mr. Crisp served in the U.S. Army. He was an avid gardener, farmer and loved raising honey bees to make his own honey.   Survivors include his two...

Evelyn Hyatt Brendle, age 86, went to be with the Lord Sunday, January 12, 2020.  She was born March 12, 1933 in Jackson County, NC to Frank Perison and Laura Wilson Hyatt, the 10th of 12 children. She is survived by her husband of 68 years, Ernest H. Brendle, age 90, daughter, Pat Rowland of Franklin; son, Ernie Brendle and wife Diane of Franklin;  also surviving  grandchildren, Brice Rowland and wife Jadee of Asheville, NC, Nicole Rowland of Carrboro, NC, Andrea Rowland...

Mary Elizabeth Henry Cabe, 104, of 1995 East Cornelius Harnett Boulevard, Lillington, NC 27546, went peacefully to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, January 10th, at Universal Health Care.   She was born July 12, 1915, in Franklin, N.C. and was the daughter of the late  Noah Love Henry and Hulda Talley Henry.  Mrs. Cabe attended North Carolina Public Schools in the area.  She was married July 4, 1934, to the late Mell J. Cabe who passed away June 22,...

  Annie Belle Smith 85, of Franklin, NC passed away January 10, 2020 at her daughter’s home in Rabun County, Georgia. Annie Belle was born December 29, 1934 in Macon County to the late Fred and Lucinda Jennings Kirkland. She enjoyed gardening, loved her children, grandchildren and talking to people. She was a sewer and homemaker. She served the Baptist faith.   Annie Belle is survived by her five daughters; Virgie Runion, Iva Jean Smith, Emma Jean Smith, Amanda Ramsey and...

    On January 8, 2020, the Lord called his faithful servant Atlas N. Vinson home.  Mr. Vinson was a World War II veteran of the European theatre.  He passionately loved his Savior, family, and country.  Mr. Vinson is survived by a daughter, brother, two sisters-in-law, and numerous other relatives.   A joint funeral for Mr. Vinson and memorial service for his beloved wife will be held at 1 PM on January 13 at the House of Hope (Tessentee Church of God) in...

Judith Joann Cianciarulo, 76, passed away Sunday, January 5, 2020. Judith was born January 18, 1943 to the late Frank and Alma Solomon in Coral Gables, Florida. She loved the mountains, sewing and her beloved dog, “Toby”.  Judith was of the Catholic faith.   Judith is survived by her son, Michael Cianciarulo of Arizona, granddaughter Madison Cianciarulo and a brother Jim Solomon of Florida.   In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband...

  David Bruce, 71, passed away Saturday, January 4, 2020 at his home with his family by his side.  Mr. Bruce was born February 15, 1948 in Cherokee County, NC to the late Amos Bruce and Bertha Carroll Bruce. He was a carpenter in the construction business for many years. David loved hunting and collecting knives. He loved his children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and his wife of 52 years.   Survivors include his wife, Shirley H. Bruce of the home; three children,...

Hazel Arlene Cabe, 79 of Franklin passed away Monday, December 30, 2019. Mrs. Cabe was born January 19, 1940 to the late Mack McCall and Ola Anders McCall. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Mrs. Cabe played the piano and sang at her church for many years. There wasn’t a song she couldn’t sing or a note she couldn’t play. She was a member at Dryman’s Chapel United Methodist Church.   Hazel is survived by her husband, William Milo Cabe, Jr., a...