Obituaries

Linda Greene Clary, 82, of Franklin, NC, passed away Wednesday, September 22, 2021.  She was born March 2, 1939 in St. Petersburg, Florida to the late Ben and Lora Gillis Greene. She worked and retired from many dental offices in St. Petersburg, FL and Atlanta, GA.  She was a flight attendant for Eastern Airlines in the early 1960's and was Episcopal by faith.  She loved the beach, the coast and the mountains; she also loved her grandchildren, family and friends. Mrs....

John Martin Velsor, 77 of Concord, NC passed away Sunday, September 19, 2021 at his residence. Mr. Velsor was born September 25, 1943 in New York, NY to the late William Stanley Velsor and Catherine McCormick Velsor. He was a U.S. Army Veteran, he was a faithful member of Multiply Church (CFA) where he served in the Sr. Adult Luncheon and faithfully participated in the visitation of Nursing Home Ministry. John and his wife Mary were always the first to pray, visit, bring a...

Alma Jane Owens 73, of Clayton, Ga passed away Sunday, September 19, 2021. She was born February 23, 1948 in Rabun County, Georgia to the late Alney Owens and Ruth Chastain Owens. Alma started  working for the company Itron when she was 16 years old and was still employed with the company. She had perfect attendance. She served for the Women's Club at the Satolah Fire Dept. Alma was loved by many.  Alma is survived by her brother, Ellis Owens (Justine) of Arlington, VA; two...

Mr. James Andrew Parker, 86, passed away Friday, September 17, 2021. Mr. Parker was born October 22, 1934 in Rabun County, Ga to the late John Frank Parker and Ethel Elizabeth Edmonds Parker. He worked as a carpenter in the construction business. Mr. Andrew was a member of the Ed Teague & Georgia Mountain Boys Blue Grass Gospel for 18 years. He played on the square in Franklin numerous times. He was a former Baptist minister and was a member of the Taylors Chapel Baptist Church in...

Grace Marie Ledford Bradley, 90, of Franklin, NC, passed away September 14, 2021.  She was born in Macon County June 19, 1931 to the late Charles T. Ledford and Hallie Marie Nichols Ledford.  Mrs. Bradley had worked in the cafeteria for the Macon County School System, and was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church.  She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother; she loved outdoors and nature and her family was the love of her life. In addition to her parents, she was...

Eric (E Rock) Urrutia passed unexpectedly Saturday 11 September 2021. Our family loss was purchased by his release to eternal glory in the new body he so deserved. Eric survived three open heart surgeries over his short life, then a debilitating stroke finally giving way to a failed heart. As a “service brat” he was born in Asheville and after living in many stations in the U.S. and overseas he came to rest in the mountains he loved, second to his love of surfing in Florida where...

Mary Hopkins Young Berry, aged 90, recently of Atlanta, GA, died peacefully in Florence, SC on September 9, 2021.   Mary was born in New Orleans, LA to Barbara Linton Eskrigge Young and John Livingston Hopkins Young on June 5, 1931.  She graduated from Washington Seminary in Atlanta, GA, and attended the University of Georgia, majoring in Landscape Architecture. On March 27, 1951 she married John Broadus “Jack” Berry, Jr. at St. Philips Church in Charleston, SC,...

The Rev. Norman Rix Meservey, 84, passed away Saturday, September 4, 2021 after a long battle with cancer and now rests in the arms of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.  He is the son of the late Norman Baldwin and Lydia Rix Meservey.  Norman spent his teenage years in the Boy Scouts receiving the rank of Eagle Scout and the God and Country award. One of his favorite past times was bowling.  He served this country in the Army Reserve for six years.  Norman sang in the...

Merrill Jerome Edwards, passed away Thursday, September 2, 2021.  He was born July 17, 1939 in Starke, FL, the son of the late Mr. & Mrs. Merrill Edwards. Mr. Edwards graduated from Bradford County High School in 1957 and graduated from Florida State University in 1961 with a Bachelor's Degree in Music Education (trumpet-principal instrument).  He completed his Masters Degree (MME) in 1964.  He was a member of the Marching Chiefs (FSU Band), Symphonic Band, Concert...

Rodney Lamont Hall, 45, of Canton, NC passed away Wednesday September 1, 2021. He was born in Macon County September 26, 1975 to Robert Isaiah Hall, Sr. and Patricia Stewart Hall. Rodney had a passion for Hotrods and working on cars. He was employed by RSR Car Quest in Franklin. Rodney was a loving husband, father, son and brother.  In addition to his parents, Rodney is survived by his wife, Dawn Jackson-Hall; two sons, Preston Jackson-Hall and Terrance Jackson-Hall; three...