Local obituaries for
Franklin & Highlands North Carolina.
John Riley Cantrell, Sr.
May 11, 2024
Mr. John Riley Cantrell, Sr., 85, of Franklin, NC, passed away Saturday, May 11, 2024. He was born March 1, 1939, in Anderson County, SC to the late William Cantrell and Betty Welborn Cantrell.
Mr. Cantrell is survived by his wife, Kaye Cantrell, a son, John Cantrell, Jr., a daughter, Michelle Cantrell, two brothers, Franklin Cantrell and...
Matilda Elizabeth (Cummings) Baker
May 8, 2024
Matilda Elizabeth Cummings Baker passed away peacefully on May 8, 2024, at the age of 103 in Highlands, North Carolina. Born on February 5, 1921, in Alvarado, Texas, Matilda's life was a tapestry of determination, faith, and courage throughout her remarkable life.
Matilda was a proud alumna of North Texas State Teachers College, now known as the...
Gary Crawford Brewer
May 7, 2024
Gary Crawford Brewer, 83, of Cashiers, passed away in Asheville, North Carolina, on May 7th, 2024.
Gary was born in Jackson County, the son of the late James Allen Brewer and Pearl Ella Mae Kinsey. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Juanita Gusta Brewer, his siblings Gordon, Edwin, Eugene, Don,...
Kay (Calhoun) Earp
May 7, 2024
Kay Calhoun Earp, 80, passed away on May 7, 2024. Kay was born in Alpena, MI, to the late Ralph and Virginia Calhoun.
In addition to her parents, Kay was preceded in death by the recent passing of her husband Jon of 56 years, and her brother, Terry. The Calhoun family lived in Michigan until 1958 when...
Sue (Moffitt) Calhoun
May 6, 2024
Sue Moffitt Calhoun, 77, passed away Monday, May 6, 2024 at Mission Hospital in Asheville. She was born Dec. 1946 to the late, Ernest and Eunice Moffitt.
Along with her parents, Sue was proceeded in death by her brother, Grady Moffitt; and husband, Bobby Calhoun.
She is survived by her son, Thomas Greg Welch of...
David Wilson Harrison
May 5, 2024
David W. Harrison passed away on May 5, 2024, at his home in Otto, NC. He was born to Wilson Davis and Mae Rimel Harrison on January 21, 1950, in Harrisonburg, VA where he spent most of his life. He graduated from Harrisonburg High School in 1968 and majored in Civil Engineering at Clemson University in Clemson, SC where...
Wilbur Jackson Harrell, Jr.
May 4, 2024
Wilbur Jackson Harrell, Jr, (Bill) of Vonore, TN went home to be with his Lord and Savior on May 4, 2024. He was the son of the late Wilbur and Barbara Harrell. He was predeceased by sisters Audrey Wiggins and Barbara Phelps. He is survived by his wife Freida Hill Harrell, two sons, Wilbur J. Harrell, III, and Patrick...
Betty (Pearson) Bolick
May 4, 2024
Mrs. Betty Carlene Bolick, 91, went home to be with the Lord, May 4, 2024. Mrs. Bolick was born February 14, 1933, in Macon, Co. NC to the late James Pearson and Grace Elizabeth Calloway Pearson.
She was married to the late Clyde Bolick who preceded her in 2006. Mrs. Betty was a longtime member of Prentiss...
Don M. Ries
Apr 28, 2024
Don M. Ries, 96, formerly of Franklin, NC passed away on Sunday, April 28, 2024.
He was born March 20, 1928, in Baltimore, MD. to the late Albert William Ries and Evelyn Jean Austin. Don was a beloved father, grandfather and uncle. He worked as an engineer for B&O Railroad until he retired. He was then able...
David Henry La Cagnina
Apr 28, 2024
David Henry La Cagnina, of Highlands, NC, went home to be with the Lord on April 28, 2024. He lived many places in the USA and Europe, but he found his true home in Highlands where he spent the last third of his life.
David was well known for sharing life and joy with friends, and the...
Genevieve Lee Clements
Apr 26, 2024
Genevieve Lee Clements, 28, of Franklin, NC and Lebanon, CT passed away far too soon April 26, 2024. She was born May 4, 1995, in Hartford CT to James and Paula Clements.
As a youth in Lebanon, CT, Genny was very active in sports and all things music. She attended the Clara Barton Camp in Oxford, MA...
Frank Joseph Carillo
Apr 22, 2024
Frank Joseph Carillo, 68, of Franklin, NC, passed away April 22, 2024. He was born August 19, 1955, in Huntington, NY to Joseph and Elaine Carillo.
Mr. Carillo was a landscape contractor in Huntington NY and recently retired to Franklin NC. He graduated Huntington high school in 1973 .He will be remembered by his family and friends...
Woodrow Warren Wilson
Apr 19, 2024
Mr. Woodrow Warren Wilson, 82, passed away Friday, April 19, 2024. Mr. Wilson was born January 19, 1942, in Rabun Co. Ga. to the late Warren and Lela Johnson Wilson.
Woodrow was a lifelong resident of Highlands, NC. He was a member of Highlands First Baptist Church since 1953 where he has served as an usher, deacon,...
Carol Ann (Wills) Brown
Apr 19, 2024
Carol Brown (Wills), born on September 7, 1959, in Noblesville, Indiana peacefully passed away on April 19, 2024, at her home in Franklin, North Carolina. She was the beloved daughter of David Wills and Margaret Mcintosh. She is survived by her partner, Bobby Brown. And her beloved father.
Carol was a devoted mother to her five children:...
Barbara Jean Roper
Apr 17, 2024
Barbara Jean Roper, 83, of Franklin, NC, passed away April 17, 2024. She was born December 2, 1940, in Macon County, NC to the late William Wiley Roper and Nobia Potts Roper.
Barbara had worked as an office manager in a doctor's office; she also worked at Daltons Book Store for ten years. She was a member...
Barbara Ann (Jackson) Green
Apr 15, 2024
Mrs. Barbara Ann Green, 85, of Highlands, NC passed away Monday, April 15, 2024.
Mrs. Green was born November 17, 1938, in Cook, Co. Illinois to the late Dewey Jackson and Helen E. Jackson. She was married to the late Roy N. Green who preceded her. She was a cosmetologist and was a member of the Highlands...
Mary "Chick" Alice Schreiber
Apr 15, 2024
Mary Alice Schreiber (Chick) passed away at 3:30pm Monday, April 15, 2024 at her home, under Hospice Care. She was 93 on March 25, 2024.
She is survived by her Husband, Roger Schreiber, Franklin, NC; Daughter, Kim (& Bill) Baley, Mission Viejo, CA; Son, Bradley Schreiber, Arden, NC, (Patty Schreiber, Pittsburgh, PA); Grandson, Vince Schreiber, Pittsburgh, PA);...
James Wallace Sheffield
Apr 12, 2024
James Wallace Sheffield, 80, passed away Friday, April 12, 2024, in Mountain City Tennessee. Mr. Sheffield was born September 10, 1943, in Macon County to the late William Coleman Sheffield and Nola Estella Sheffield-Blanton.
James worked for Burlington Mills, was a member of Snow Hill Methodist Church, and was a U.A. Army Veteran serving during Vietnam.
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Carolyn Louise (Dendy) Carpenter
Apr 12, 2024
Carolyn Louise Dendy Carpenter of Highlands passed away April 12, 2024. She was born January 16, 1950, in Macon County to the late Rev. Earl Dendy and Gladys McCall Dendy.
Carolyn worked as a secretary in a dental office. Carolyn loved her church, singing gospel music with the Dendy Sisters and the Dendy family. She also loved...
Margaret (Marshall) Northrup
Apr 7, 2024
Mrs. Margaret Marshall Northrup, 93, went home to be with the Lord, Sunday, April 7, 2024. Mrs. Northrup was born a coal miner's daughter on January 1, 1931, in Logan County, West Virginia to the late Charles Marshall and Leota Perkins Marshall.
Margaret was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and sister. Her greatest love and faith was...
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