OBITUARIES

Local obituaries for

Franklin & Highlands North Carolina.

Georgia Cleaveland Sanders

Georgia Cleaveland Sanders

Mar 10, 2026

Mrs. Georgia Cleaveland Sanders, 84, went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, March 10, 2026.

Arrangements are pending at this time.

Online condolences may be made to www.bryantgrantfuneralhome.com.

Bryant-Grant Funeral Home and Crematory is honored to serve the Sanders family.

Jean Marie Skinner Wright

Jean Marie Skinner Wright

Mar 10, 2026

Jean Wright, 81, of Franklin, NC, passed away Tuesday, March 10, 2026. She was born in Batavia, New York, March 15, 1944, to the late John Skinner and Alleda Calhoun Skinner.

Jean counseled people and worked with elderly and the unhoused. She touched many people's lives & made their day brighter. She loved reading, art, and writing, publishing several short stories.

Throughout...

Lilla "Ann" Crusoe

Lilla "Ann" Crusoe

Mar 9, 2026

Lilla Ann Crusoe, 81, of Highlands, NC, passed away Monday, March 9, 2026. She was born January 17, 1945, in Key West, Florida, to the late Samuel Guy Phillips and Lilla Ann Gomez Phillips.

Ann was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She was a school teacher in the early 70s and later worked for Sears in Homestead, Florida....

Max Duane Cruse

Max Duane Cruse

Mar 7, 2026

On March 8th 2026, Max Duane Cruse, at 95 years of age, passed to his heavenly home. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 69 years, Edith Angel Cruse. His deceased family include parents, Fred and Jewel Cruse, brothers Jack, Floyd and Walker Cruse and sisters Ruth Medlin and Joanne Kameh. He is survived by sisters Shirley...

Samuel Roberts Blount

Samuel Roberts Blount

Mar 6, 2026

Sam passed away at the age of 78 in his home in Highlands, NC surrounded by family and friends. Sam was born in Montgomery, Alabama on May 9, 1947. Growing up in Montgomery he was known as Bob. He attended several high schools and finally graduated from Lanier High School in Montgomery. He was a proud kilt-wearing KA at The...

"Sam" Middleton Pangle

"Sam" Middleton Pangle

Mar 3, 2026

Ms. Claire "Sam" Middleton Pangle, 89, passed away Tuesday, March 3, 2026.

Sam was born in Jackson, Co. February 26, 1937, to the late Ransom and Hazel Matthews Middleton.

She worked and retired from nursing after many years; she started on the psychiatric ward at Angel Medical Center.

Sam was a free-spirited person she loved her family and her cats and dogs. She...

Billie Vinson Sauerwine

Billie Vinson Sauerwine

Feb 28, 2026

Billie Sauerwine, 77, passed away February 28, 2026. She was born in Coco Beach, Florida January 12, 1949, to the late Samuel Carl Vinson and Mildred Vinson.

Ms. Sauerwine graduated from the University of South Florida and from the University of Denver with a business degree. She was an executive account manager.

She loved to watch football, especially the Denver Broncos, and...

Mireille Pricot Henry-Douglas

Mireille Pricot Henry-Douglas

Feb 28, 2026

Ms. Mireille C. Pricot Henry-Douglas, 86, went home to our Lord and Savior, February 28, 2026.

She was born June 14, 1939, in Verdun France to the late Charles F. Pricot and Marie T. Gedrodel-Pricot. She came to America where she obtained her naturalization in November of 1963. Her career path consisted of working for Lucent Technologies from which she retired....

Judith "Judy" Waldroop Nemecek

Judith "Judy" Waldroop Nemecek

Feb 27, 2026

Judith "Judy" Waldroop Nemecek, 84, passed away Friday, February 27, 2026.

Judy was born October 8, 1941, in Macon, Co. NC to the late Ruel B. Waldroop and Dixie Nell Johnson Waldroop.

Judy was a caregiver to several people through the years. She loved gardening, plants, watching birds, she enjoyed having a good tan that would make her blue eyes sparkle, and...

Deborah Tabb Duncan

Deborah Tabb Duncan

Feb 27, 2026

Deborah Tabb Duncan, 72, of Franklin, NC, passed away February 27, 2026. She was born April 8, 1953, in Brunswick, Georgia to the late Roy William Tabb, Sr and Bertha Mabel Warren Tabb.

Deborah was co-owner of Classic City Cabinets and former owner of Cartridge Exchange. She was a member of Walnut Creek Baptist Church. Deborah loved going to Church and...

Rebecca "Becky" Roberts

Rebecca "Becky" Roberts

Feb 24, 2026

Rebecca "Becky" Raye Pullen Roberts 70, of Franklin, NC, passed away Tuesday, February 24, 2026. She was born May 23, 1955, in Decatur, Georgia to the late Robert and Joyce Pullen. Becky was the sweetest woman, mother and wife. She was of the Baptist faith and is now resting in the arms of Jesus.

Becky was a CNA at Emory Hospital...

James Victor Farmer

James Victor Farmer

Feb 19, 2026

It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of James Victor Farmer, 82, Thursday, February 19, 2026, in Franklin, North Carolina. Born on January 14, 1944, in Laurel, Mississippi, James was a devoted husband, father, uncle, and grandfather.

James, Jimmy’, was a jack of all trades. He loved fishing along the beach, deep sea fishing with...

Ruth Miller

Ruth Miller

Feb 15, 2026

Mary “Ruth” Ledford Miller, age 90, was born on February 10, 1936, in North Carolina, and passed away peacefully on February 15, 2026, at her daughter’s home, surrounded by love.

Ruth was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Ed Miller, who passed away in 2004; her parents, Silas and Valerie Rogers Ledford; son, David Miller; grandson, Chris Higgs; and sister,...

Pamela Ann Moses

Pamela Ann Moses

Feb 11, 2026

Ms. Pamela Ann Moses, 54, passed away Wednesday, February 11, 2026. Ms. Moses was born April 21, 1971, in Macon County, NC to the late Barbara Jean Downs Nichols and Billy Allen Moses.

Pamela loved antiques and woven baskets. She also enjoyed yard sales very much.

Ms. Moses is survived by her sister Patricia Burrell; a niece, Stephanie Robins; and many, aunts,...

Robert Lee Brendle, Jr.

Robert Lee Brendle, Jr.

Feb 9, 2026

Mr. Robert Lee Brendle, Jr., 72, of Franklin, North Carolina, passed away February 9, 2026. Mr. Brendle was born February 4, 1954, to the late Robert L. Brendle, Sr. and Patricia Ruth Brendle.

Robert started working at sixteen, first as a heavy equipment operator, and then as a painter. Mr. Brendle enjoyed NASCAR and was a fan of Tony Stewart. He...

Suzan Ann Grant

Suzan Ann Grant

Feb 8, 2026

Mrs. Suzan Ann Silva Grant, 64, passed away Sunday, February 8, 2026.

Mrs. Grant was born July 22, 1961, to the late John Silva and Barbara Walter.

She worked and managed covenant stores in Florida for many years. She had a great love for animals especially rabbits. She loved to feed the wild animals and birds. She would watch movies and eat...

John Phillip Cook

John Phillip Cook

Feb 7, 2026

Mr. John Phillip Cook, 86, passed way Saturday, February 7, 2026.

Mr. Cook was born January 29, 1940, in Macon Co. NC to the late Lon H. Cook and Rachel Ammons Cook.

Mr. Cook worked as a meat cutter for Winn Dixie for 21 years and CR Industries for 17 years. He was a U.S. Army Veteran serving in Korean Conflict. He...

Christopher "Clete" Baldwin

Christopher "Clete" Baldwin

Feb 6, 2026

Mr. Christopher Edward "Clete" Baldwin, 68, passed away Friday, February 6, 2026. Clete was born June 24, 1957, in Marietta, Ga to the late Howard Samuel Baldwin and Patricia Ann Doster Baldwin Mason.

Clete worked many years for Vanhook Flooring. He loved the outdoors such as trout fishing, hunting, camping, dig ramps, and playing golf. He also loved to go and...

Joseph "Jodie" Kendall Cook

Joseph "Jodie" Kendall Cook

Feb 2, 2026

Joseph K. (Jodie) Cook was born on April 10, 1946, in Dallas, TX. to the late Mimi Platter Cook Carrere and the late Maxwell Joseph Cook. Mimi Platter was a highly rated pilot in the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP’s) who taught men combat bomber techniques. Maxwell Joseph (Joe) Cook was a highly decorated navigator having seen combat duty in...

Donald Robert Bell

Donald Robert Bell

Feb 1, 2026

Mr. Donald Robert Bell, 88, of Franklin, NC went home to be with the Lord February 1, 2026. He was born January 2, 1938, in Indianapolis, IN to the late Charles and Gilberta Bell.

Mr. Bell was of the Christian faith, he also enjoyed a good party. He participated in many military socials, and he enjoyed dancing and music, especially country...

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