Local obituaries for
Franklin & Highlands North Carolina.
Homer V. Holbrooks
Aug 29, 2025
Mr. Homer V. Holbrooks, 77, went home to be with the Lord with his family by his side Friday, August 29, 2025.
Arrangements are pending at his time.
Online condolences can be left at www.bryantgrantfuneralhome.com
Bryant-Grant Funeral Home & Crematory is honored to serve the Holbrooks family.
Kenneth Forrester
Aug 27, 2025
Mr. Kenneth Linwood Forrester, 81, of Highlands, NC passed away Wednesday, August 27, 2025.
Mr. Forrester was born May 31, 1944, in Haywood, County, NC to the late Jonah and Nettie Forrester. He was married 51 years to the late Kathryn Chastain Forrester who preceded him on January 27, 2022.
Kenneth worked and retired from Cashiers Plastic and Highlands Cashiers Hospital in...
William Claiborne Clary, III
Aug 24, 2025
Mr. William Claiborne Clary, 84, of Franklin, NC passed away Sunday, August 24, 2025.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held Saturday, October 4, 2025 at 11:00 AM in the Chapel of Bryant-Grant Funeral Home with Rev. Sam Steele officiating. The family will receive friends from 10:00-11:00 AM prior to the service at the funeral home. Burial will follow at...
Steven Sandlin
Aug 24, 2025
Steven “Steve” Marsh Sandlin, 77, of Decatur, Alabama, died peacefully on August 24, 2025 in Highlands, North Carolina. Born on September 23, 1947, in Gadsden, Alabama, Steve lived a life marked by devotion—to his family, his community, his work, and his church.
He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Carol Sandlin; daughters Allison Sandlin Liles (Eric) and Mary Katherine...
Willard "Bill" M. Peden, II
Aug 20, 2025
Mr. Willard "Bill" M. Peden, II passed away Wednesday, August 20, 2025.
Bill was born November 8, 1941, in Parma, Ohio to the late Willard M. Peden, Sr. and Norma P. Watson.
He was an Army veteran serving during Vietnam. He was a member of The American Legion Post 108 were he cooked through the years and the VFW post 7339. He...
David Donald Keener
Aug 18, 2025
Mr. David Donald Keener, of Highlands, NC, went home to heaven on August 18, 2025. He was a man of great faith and will be deeply missed by his family and friends.
David was first and foremost a loving husband, father, and Pawpaw. Born February 12, 1958, to the late Juanita and Donald Keener, he lived his entire life in Highlands....
Bill Luther Holbrooks
Aug 18, 2025
Bill Luther Holbrooks, 88, of Franklin, NC, passed away August 18, 2025. He was born May 8, 1937, in Macon County to the late Jessie Sloan Holbrooks and Beedie Icenhower Holbrooks.
Mr. Holbrooks was a loving and giving person, who never met a stranger. He worked in mica mines for many years and retired, then worked as a handyman for people...
John "Danny" Daniel Crane
Aug 12, 2025
John Daniel “Danny” Crane, 73 of Highlands, NC passed away August 12, 2025. He was born February 4, 1952, in Rabun County, GA to the late Carlton William and Eloise Buchanan Crane.
Danny loved God, his family and friends, his feathered companion, Buddy, music and cooking – especially baking. He is survived by a brother, Baker and his wife Susan (Whitmire)...
Kathryn Louise Durandetto
Aug 12, 2025
Mrs. Kathryn Louise Durandetto, 99, of Franklin, NC passed away Tuesday, August 12, 2025. She was born in Renovo, PA, on October 18, 1925.
Mrs. Durandetto moved to Franklin in 2004. A devout Seventh Day Adventist, she ran the Seventh Day Thrift Shop. She enjoyed gardening and liked to keep her house clean. Ms. Kathryn was loved by all her neighbors....
George Benjamin Williamson
Aug 11, 2025
George Ben Williamson, 81 years of age, of Franklin, N.C. passed away on August 11, 2025. He was born on April 29, 1944 to Lloyd "Teed" Williamson and Beaulah Reeves Williamson, who preceded him in death. he was also preceded in death by sister, Martha Hannah and brothers, Gene Williamson and William Williamson.
He is survived by his wife of 57...
Eden Madelyn Cochran
Aug 10, 2025
Ms. Eden Madelyn Cochran, 35, of Franklin, NC passed away Sunday, August 10, 2025. Ms. Eden was born in Jackson County, NC, February 6, 1990, to Steven Cochran and Regina Henson.
Ms. Cochran graduated from Franklin High School in 2008. She was very devout and enjoyed attending church at Shortoff Baptist Church in Highlands, NC. Eden also loved to sing and...
Kenneth Wayne McKim
Aug 9, 2025
Kenneth Wayne McKim, 78, went to his heavenly home August 9th, 2025. He died suddenly of a heart event after returning from a beautiful, inspirational Greek islands cruise.
Kenneth was born on April 15th, 1947, in Nacogdoches, Texas to loving, supportive parents: Major Miller and Helen Maxine McKim. He had one sister, Linda Alice Leathers of Richland Hills, Texas, who survives...
Douglas "Mike" Mitchell Sherrill
Aug 8, 2025
Mr. Douglas “Mike” Mitchell Sherrill, 68, of Franklin, NC passed away unexpectedly Friday, August 8, 2025. He was born January 14, 1957 in Swain Co., NC to the late Douglas Bryson Sherrill and Hazel Cline Sawyer.
Mike is survived by his wife of 26 years, Donna Cunningham Sherrill; stepdaughter, Autumn Corbin (Allen); granddaughters, Kenzee Heath (Nate), Rylee Corbin (Blake Gibson), Bentlee...
Charles Andrew Dowdle
Aug 6, 2025
Mr. Charles Andrew Dowdle, 77, of Franklin, NC passed away Wednesday, August 6, 2025. Charles was born in Rabun County, GA July 8, 1948, to the late Erwin and Ada Kiser Dowdle.
He served during the Vietnam War on Navy ships, USS Edson and USS Buchanan, from 1967-1969. He was a member of the VFW 7339; American Legion Post 108; and...
Louis Norman Guertin
Aug 3, 2025
Mr. Louis Norman Guertin, 78, passed away August 3, 2025, in Highlands, NC.
Louis was born August 22, 1946, in Pascoag, Rhode Island to the late Archie Guertin and Norma Boulanger.
Louis was a mountain man he enjoyed being in the outdoors and taught us so many survival skills. He built our house growing up from the land. He had so much...
Arlie Owens II
Aug 3, 2025
Celebrating the Life of Arlie Owens II, 83, of Franklin, NC (formerly of Morristown, TN and Pinellas Park, FL). Arlie Owens II passed away on August 3, 2025, surrounded by his loving family, having lived a remarkable life.
Arlie was a free spirit who cherished the open road and the stunning landscapes of the United States. With over 300,000 miles logged...
George Washington Hall, Jr.
Jul 28, 2025
George W. Hall, 93, passed away peacefully on July 28, 2025, in Franklin, North Carolina, after a courageous battle with prolonged illness.
Born in 1931 in Nashville, North Carolina, George was the son of George W. and Maggie Mae (Wood) Hall. He proudly served his country in the U. S. Navy, enlisting in 1950 and serving aboard the USS Weiss during...
Gerardo Lara Escalera
Jul 28, 2025
Mr. Gerardo Lara Escalera, 24, passed away Monday, July 28, 2025.
A full obituary will be posted soon.
Bryant-Grant Funeral Home & Crematory is honored to serve the Lara Escalera family.
Spencer Lee Flowers
Jul 22, 2025
Spencer Lee Flowers, 42, passed away Tuesday, July 22, 2025, in Highlands, NC.
Lee was born November 15, 1982, in Bartow, Fl. to Mr. Jonnie Flowers and Deborah "Debbie: Flowers. He grew up in Florida before moving to Highlands.
He loved working as a landscaper making yards very beautiful. Lee was a loving, kind, and caring man. He was loved by his...
Frederick Pasco Keene, Sr.
Jul 21, 2025
Fred P. Keene Sr., 100, went home to be with the Lord and join his beloved wife, Leonora, on July 21,2025.
During their 66 years of marriage they had four children: sons, Fred P. Keene Jr. (Vanessa), William G. “Jerry” Keene, and Gary E. Keene (Betty); daughter, Alicia K. Alder (Stan).
Fred and Leonora were also blessed with eight grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren,...
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