Local obituaries for
Franklin & Highlands North Carolina.
Jack Sapolsky
Dec 19, 2025
Jack Louis Sapolsky, M.D. passed away peacefully on Friday, December 19, 2025.
He is survived by his loving husband of 46 years, Richard Bordeaux, and his loyal, loving niece, Tiby Weinstein, of Greenville, SC. Jack was predeceased by his parents, Thelma D. and I. Louis Sapolsky, and a sister, Betty Trent Weinstein.
Dr. Sapolsky was born in Jacksonville, Florida in 1938. After...
Edward Thomas Casey
Dec 18, 2025
Mr. Edward Thomas Casey, 85, passed away Thursday, December 18, 2025. Mr. Casey was born February 26, 1940, in Chicago, Illinois to the late William Casey and Marcella McEneany Casey.
Mr. Casey worked and retired after many years of service from the automotive industry. He was of the Catholic faith and attended St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church in Bryson City. He...
Joan Crawford Mashburn
Dec 18, 2025
Mrs. Joan Crawford Mashburn, 86, passed away Thursday, December 18, 2025, surrounded by her family. Mrs. Crawford was born September 6, 1939, in Andrews, NC to the late Charles Willard Crawford and Wilma Morrow Crawford.
Mrs. Joan worked and retired from nursing. She was of the Methodist faith and attended the West Franklin Baptist Church with her husband Roy. She loved...
Billy Kennith Penland
Dec 17, 2025
Mr. Billy K. Penland, 51, passed away Wednesday, December 17, 2025.
An obituary will be posted when complete.
Bryant-Grant Funeral Home & Crematory is honored to serve the Penland family.
Willa Faye Pendergrass
Dec 15, 2025
Mrs. Willa Faye Hooper Pendergrass 82 of Nantahala passed away Monday, December 15, 2025, Willa Faye was born June 28, 1943, in Graham, North Carolina, to the late Hester Gibson Hooper and Fred Hooper.
Mrs. Pendergrass was a member of Aquone Baptist Church, and she loved the Nantahala community. She also adored birds, particularly hummingbirds and cardinals. Mrs. Pendergrass was a...
Nancy "Nan" Jane Setser Bulgin
Dec 14, 2025
Nancy Jane Setser Bulgin, “Nan” to friends and family, passed away quietly on Sunday, December 14, 2025.
She is survived by her husband of over 62 years, Randolph Bulgin, her son and daughter-in-law George and Sue Bulgin, four step-grandchildren, and sisters Pat Wilson and Carolyn Waters. Nan was the seventh of eight children and was loved by many nieces and nephews.
Nan...
Mary Jeanette Chidsey Trott
Dec 11, 2025
Mary Jeannette Chidsey Trott, age 92, of Highlands, North Carolina, passed away on December 11, 2025.
Jean was a devoted and loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother whose life was defined by resilience, creativity, and deep love for her family. She had a lifelong affection for animals and found great joy in artistic pursuits, particularly in creating beautiful porcelain dolls and imaginative...
Rita Henry Whitley
Dec 9, 2025
Rita Henry Whitley, 52, of Franklin, NC, passed away Tuesday, December 9, 2025, after a courageous battle with a very aggressive type of cancer. Rita was born November 5, 1973, to Wanda Adams Henry and the late Riley W. Henry, who passed away October 28, 2025.
Rita worked as a manager in food service and was a member of Ellijay Baptist...
Anne Elizabeth Pinder
Dec 6, 2025
Mrs. Anne Elizabeth Pinder, 64, of Franklin, NC passed away Saturday, December 6, 2025,
A full obituary will be posted when complete.
Online condolences can be left at www.bryantgrantfuneralhome.com
Bryant-Grant Funeral Home & Crematory is honored to serve the Pinder family.
Virginia Graves Parker
Dec 6, 2025
Ms. Virginia Graves Parker, 88, of Scaly Mountain, NC passed away Saturday, December 6, 2025.
A full obituary will be posted when complete.
Online condolences may be made at www.bryantgrantfuneralhome.com.
Bryant-Grant Funeral Home and Crematory is honored to serve the Parker family.
Alan Daniel De Leon-Lopez
Dec 6, 2025
Alan Daniel De Leon-Lopez, 17, of Franklin, NC passed away Saturday, December 6, 2025. He was born in Houston, Texas on September 4, 2008 to Maricruz Lopez and Jamie De Leon
Alan was a gentle soul. He was a loving son, brother, grandson, and friend. He liked shoes, chips, being competitive, and playing video games.
He leaves behind his loving mother, Maricruz...
Samuel Oscar Smith, Jr.
Dec 6, 2025
Samuel Oscar Smith, Jr. was born on June 4, 1925 in Riddleville, Georgia, to Samuel Oscar Smith, Sr. and Laura Davis Smith. S.O. was 100 years old when he passed away on December 6, 2025 in Dublin, Georgia.
After his mother died on December 29, 1931, he and his younger brother, Harry, lived with relatives, on a farm near Wrightsville with...
Phyllis May Liebold
Dec 5, 2025
Phyllis May Liebold, 81, of Franklin, North Carolina, on December 5, 2025, surrounded by her family, peacefully completed her earthly journey and is now in the loving arms of her Lord and Savior. Born on May 9, 1944, in Portsmouth, Virginia, Phyllis lived a life full of energy, creativity, and an unwavering love for her family and heritage.
She is survived...
Dorothy "Dottie" Keene McPherson
Nov 29, 2025
Dorothy Keene McPherson ("Dottie") entered into the presence of her Lord on November 29, 2025.
She was born in Orlando, FL on October 11, 1927 to Rodolphus D. and Mary Giddens Keene.
Dottie graduated from Ward Belmont, Nashville, TN and later the Katherine Gibbs School in New York City.
At age 16, she met the love of her life, John Richard ("Dick") McPherson,...
Marion Elizabeth Kussler
Nov 27, 2025
Mrs. Marion Elizabeth Nuttall Kussler, born June 6, 1926, in Easton, Pennsylvania, to the late Charles and Kathleen Kennedy Nuttall, passed away November 27, 2025.
Mrs. Kussler was of the Methodist faith. Marion was a great wife, mother, and grandmother. She took care of not only her family, but others as well.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Kussler was preceded in...
William "Bill" Orville Hickok
Nov 26, 2025
William Orville Hickok passed away peacefully November 26, 2025, at Chestnut Hill in Highlands, North Carolina, a town he loved and where he was a weekly contributor to the local Highlands Paper as a cartoonist.
“Bill” was born December 21, 1946, in Goshen, New York, a son of the late William O. Hickok VI and Elizabeth Chace Hickok of Goshen, New...
Shelia Barnes
Nov 26, 2025
Shelia Harrell Barnes, 70, passed away unexpectedly, in her home Wednesday morning, November 2025.
Her beloved brother, Luther Barry Harrell, joined her in passing just hours later, a peaceful reunion beyond this life.
Mrs. Barnes was born September 18, 1955 in Jacksonville, FL to the late Walter M. Harrell and Marian Parker Harrell.
In addition to her father and mother, she was preceded...
Belva Kell Greenwood
Nov 25, 2025
November 25, 2025, Jesus welcomed Belva Kell Greenwood home.
Since March 2015 her loving husband Johnny Greenwood has been waiting for her to join him in heaven.
Also waiting, her parents Milford & Annie Kell, brother Elmer Kell, sisters Barbara Hummel & Betty Madison.
She is survived by James & Kathy Greenwood, Jami Waldroop, Jared & Jennifer Greenwood, McCall Sanders, McKayla Sanders &...
Joe Alister Brady, Jr.
Nov 24, 2025
Joe Alister “Al” Brady was born in Jackson, Mississippi to Joe Alister Brady and Frances Johnson Brady. He was a Southern Gentleman with impeccable manners, a quick wit and an infectious sense of humor. Al had an extraordinary ability to brighten any room and uplift those around him.
He is survived by his devoted husband and life partner of 48 years,...
Harold Douglas Pitts
Nov 23, 2025
Harold Douglas Pitts passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, November 23, 2025, one day before his 69th birthday. Born and raised in Macon County, he was the son of the late Dovie and Edward Pitts.
In addition to his parents, he was pre-deceased by brother, Dwayne Pitts, sister, Carolyn Pitts Sanders and twin infant daughters.
Harold was a veteran of the US Army....
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