Obituaries

Mr. Robert William Mayry, 86, passed away Thursday, January 13, 2022. Mr. Mayry was born on June 8, 1935 in Wayne County, Michigan. Robert worked for the telephone company many years; was of the Lutheran faith; and a U.S. Army Veteran serving in Korea. He loved gardening, sports, and politics. Robert was an animal lover of cats and dogs. He was a great friend to many he always had a wise word to say. He was also very proud if his Finnish heritage.   Survivors include his wife, Beverly...

Patsy Mae Coburn,70, of Otto, NC passed away on January 6, 2022. She was the daughter of the late Jim and Edna Mae Bates. She is survived by her husband of 43 years James Bennett Coburn; one, daughter Rebecca Ramey and husband Tommy; one son, James Martin; two grandchildren, Brandon Martin and Jimmy Ramey; four sisters, Sally Ledford, Linda Ledford, Brenda Melton and Judy Dodgins; and one brother Ronnie Bates. In addition to her parents Patsy is preceded in death by two sisters, Sue...

Julius Phillip Ellenburg, 78, passed away Friday, December 31, 2021. Born on March 8, 1943, to the late John Luther Ellenburg and Martha Sanders Ledford. Mr. Ellenburg was married to the late Sandra Ellenburg who preceded him in April of 2021. He was a United States Army Veteran and worked in auto body repair. He is survived by his three children, Jason Ellenburg (Christina), Patrick Ellenburg and Sharon Gravitt (Darrell); grandchildren, James, Jessie, Logan, Jason Jr., Adrianna,...

Christopher Barrett Fowler, 57, passed away Thursday, December 30, 2021. He was born November 22, 1964 in New Haven, CT to Theodore Fowler, Jr. and Grace Brazee Laurello. He previously worked in the school system in Fairfield, CT before moving to NC. Christopher was an avid race car fan, painted, woodworking and loved his cats. He believed in God. Survivors include his father, Theodore Fowler, Jr. and wife, Judith; mother, Grace Laurello and husband, Joseph; brother Dan Fowler (Beth); his...

Charles Browning "C. B." Roper, 89, of Franklin, NC, passed away Tuesday, December 28, 2021.  He was born April 19, 1932 in Macon County to the late Clingman and Clemmie Rosetta Rowland Roper.  Mr. Roper had worked for Franklin Frozen Foods and Blaylock Meat Company.  He was a honeybee keeper, he loved to walk in the woods, loved to cut firewood, loved family, and loved the Oakdale Baptist Church where he was a deacon for 40 years. He was known as the...

Walter Joseph Deptola, II, 87, passed away Monday, December 27, 2021. He was born in Long Island, NY September 9, 1934 to the late Walter J. Deptola, Sr. and Mary Deptola. Walter was an Army Veteran. He worked in the School System where he retired, he was a lace weaver, loved cars, motorcycles, taking care of his property and most of all loved his family. Walter was a New York native but later moved to NC. He was of the Roman Catholic faith.  Walter is survived by his son, Walter...

 Mrs. Etta Elizabeth Hopkins Tallent, 90 of Franklin passed away Saturday, December 25, 2021. Etta was born April 12, 1931 in Macon County, NC to the late Sam Hopkins and Mattie Sorrells Hopkins. She was a native of Macon County, Etta owned and operated the Normandie Restaurant for 52 years. She was known by many, fed a lot of people and loved caring for others. Etta loved her family, always made people feel like family and loved to travel abroad. She was of the...

  Homer Lee Angel, 92, of Franklin passed away Friday, December 24, 2021 in Asheville.  Homer was born May 13, 1929 in Macon County, NC to the late Paul Angel and Alma Sanders Angel. He served in the Air Force, stationed several years in Japan. Homer worked as a mechanic on the planes. After the Air Force, Homer worked for Belden Corporation for 29 years where he retired. He was a charter member at East Franklin Baptist Church.  Survivors include his wife of 64 years, Annie...

Lassie Edith Crane Buchanan, 80, passed peacefully on December 21, 2021 at her home and the Norton community. She was the daughter of the late Frank and Effie Miller Crane. The Crane family and Crane’s Riding Stables became a tradition for generations of visitors to Highlands. As the youngest girl in the family, she earned the nickname “Baby,” an endearing name that many still call her. She graduated from Highlands High School in 1959. In 1966, she married her lifelong...

Jerry Lee “Biggin” Dalton, 62, of Highlands, NC passed away Saturday, December 18, 2021. Born on January 16, 1959, he was the son of the late Furman Russell and Vivian Marvita Dalton. Jerry was a fabulous husband and father and a loving Gramps to six wonderful grandchildren. Jerry loved riding motorcycles, watching NASCAR, hunting, and camping. He also took great pride in and spent many hours mowing and maintaining Highlands Country Club. Survivors include his wife of 39 years,...