Obituaries

Taylor Alexander Hawkins, 29, passed away Tuesday, March 2, 2021. He was born November 22, 1991 in LaGrange, Georgia where he lived his entire life. His arrival into this world brightened so many lives with a smile that could Alluminate the darkest day. He fiercely loved his fiance, his family and his friends in his short life. He battled many obstacles over the years, but he will be remembered for the magnitude of which he lived. No greater heart of humility and sincerity could be compared...

Patricia Ann Giddes Vinson, age 60, of Franklin, NC, passed away Saturday, February 27, 2021. Mrs. Vinson was born June 5, 1960 in Ft. Myers, Florida to the late Irving and Willie Mae Giddes.  Patricia was an office manager for Giddes Construction Company in Lee Co., FL.  She loved to crochet, cook and loved hanging out with her daughter.  She was an avid reader and was of the Methodist faith.  Mrs. Vinson is survived by her husband, Scott Vinson and daughter, Olivia...

Jimmie B. White, 86 passed away Wednesday, Feb 24, 2021 following a lengthy battle with a rare incurable cancer.  He was born in Bristow, Oklahoma and moved to Tahlequah Oklahoma to pursue a career in the field of education.  He retired in  Tahlequah as the Principal at Greenwood Elementary School.  He spent a few years in Fla before moving permanently to Franklin N.C. in 2006.  He is preceded in death by his parents Burl and Paulene White, and son Kelly at the age...

John (Jay) Quince Sanders, passed away at his home on February 22 at age 91. Jay was born July 22, 1929 to Jesse L. and Ida F. (Shope) Sanders. He was a fifth generation Maconian who lived most of his life on the old family farm located in the vicinity of the north fork of Skeenah Creek. Jay was preceded in death by his youngest son Jeffrey, grandson Jason Friedling, and ten of 12 siblings.  He is survived by his wife of 66 years Betty Henson Sanders, children Mike (Carol), Sharon...

Jonathan Gonzalez Valdez, 24, from Marietta, GA passed away on Sunday, February 21, 2021. He was a painter who worked along side in his father’s company. He was son to Leonardo Gonzalez and Rita Valdez, a loving brother to his eldest brother Alexis, eldest sister Maria and to his youngest sister Jacqueline. Jonathan was a ray of laughter and a light to his family throughout the years and to the people who he met along the way. He had a gentle heart and was passionate about his reading...

Joseph Harley Jenkins, age 62, of Franklin, NC, passed away Sunday, February 21, 2021.  Mr. Jenkins was born November 02, 1958 in Macon County to the late Harley and Ruby Houston Jenkins.  He was married to the late Rebecca "Becky"  Luker Jenkins.  Joe was a maintenance worker on tractors, he was a member of the  Macon County Horse Association and a long time member of WNC Wagon Train, he also was a blacksmith for many years. He is survived by three sons,...

Obituary Rebecca "Becky" Luker Jenkins, age 49, of Franklin, NC, passed away Sunday, February 21, 2021.  She was born December 8, 1971 to R. A. and Joann Brissey Luker of Tuckasegee, NC.  Becky was an office manager at Nantahala Physical Therapy; she attended Central Baptist Church, she loved horses and was a member of Macon County Horse Association, she loved people and especially loved her family.  She was married to the late Joe Jenkins In addition to her...

Joyce Harrold Johnston, age 78, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 15, 2021 at her residence in Stuart, FL. Joyce was born in Uniontown, PA on March 24, 1942. She spent most of her childhood in Clarksburg, WV where she spent many happy hours with her beloved horse ‘Duffer’.  In July of 1967, she married, Bob, the love of her life and her devoted husband for 53 years.  In their honeymoon years, the two of them traveled often, visiting friends and exploring...

Ms. Fushia Wilson, 71, passed away Saturday, February 13, 2021. Ms. Wilson was born October 21, 1949 in Rabun Co. Ga. to the late Pearson and Gladys Waldroup Wilson. She was a lifelong resident of Macon County and was of the Christian faith. She worked many years as the manager of the GNC store. She also loved to read, do puzzles, and work in her flower garden. Ms. Wilson was also a graduate of Southwestern Community College.   Survivors include her four children, Melissa Vanhook...

    Mrs. Cynthia Queen Griffin, 79, passed away Saturday, February 13, 2021 at her residence. Mrs. Griffin was born December 7, 1941 in Macon, Co. to the late Ralph Queen and Grace Owenby Queen. Mrs. Cynthia was a retired registered nurse working in the VA Hospital in Tampa, FL. She loved to do sowing, quilting, gardening, planting flowers, and painting beautiful art. She was also a member of the Bethel Hill Missionary Baptist Church where she was active in the choir, and loved...