Sep 23, 2024

Julia Corrine Christian Reed, lovingly known as Corrine, passed away peacefully at the age of 94 at the home of her son in Franklin, NC, where she had resided since December 2023.

Born on October 16, 1929, in Bandy, Virginia, she was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and teacher. Corrine was married to her beloved husband,...

Sep 21, 2024

Mrs. Beverly (Bev) Cook Quin of Highlands, NC passed away peacefully in her home, on Saturday, September 21, 2024. She was 86. Bev was born October 20, 1937.

She was the wife of Hilrie Marshall Quin, Jr. who preceded her in death in 2020.

She is survived by her stepchildren, Marshall (Estella) and Amanda Quin,...

Sep 19, 2024

Nancy Iak, 82, passed away September 19, 2024. Nancy was born April 20, 1942, in Stamford, CT to the late Katherine Saronto and Raymond Burton Talbott.

Mrs. Iak was a registered nurse for 50 years. She was also an English major and proofread for Double Day Books. A prolific poet, Nancy was a hard worker and enjoyed...

Sep 18, 2024

Mr. Larry Wesley Bryson, Jr. 51, of Franklin, NC passed away Wednesday, September 18, 2024. Larry was born March 4, 1973, in Cumberland, Co. NC to the late Larry Wesley Bryson, Sr. and Yvonne P. Thornton.

Larry was the proud father of 5 children, whom he loved and adored with his whole heart and soul. Larry’s greatest...

Sep 16, 2024

Ruth Helen McLarty, 80, of Highlands, NC, passed away September 16, 2024.  She was born April 16, 1944, in Alexander County, NC to the late Claude Bunton and Mary Lea Poole Bunton.

Mrs. McLarty was a member of Highlands United Methodist Church where she served in many roles in the Church. She owned and operated a title...

Sep 15, 2024

Myra Lynn Reynolds, 45, passed away Sunday, September 15, 2024. Myra was born April 2, 1979, in Jackson Co. NC to the late Dan Robert Reynolds and Evelyn Evans Henson who survives.

Myra loved to paint many types of art canvases; had a great love for animals and the fall of the year. Her greatest love was...

Sep 15, 2024

Edgar Burton "Bud" Shope, 82, of Franklin, NC, passed away September 15, 2024.  He was born June 5, 1942, in Macon County, NC to the late Jess Edgar and Hattie Lorena Slagle Shope.

Bud was a friend to all and most important he loved all people; he was a historian and loved family history.  He loved to...

Sep 10, 2024

Ethel Marie Ogle, 50, passed away September 10, 2024. She was born May 20, 1974, to Margie Gregory and the late Verlus Ogle.

In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her stepmother, Hazel Ogle, and her brother James "Ted" Ogle.

She is survived by her mother, Margie Gregory, a sister, Margie...

Sep 8, 2024

Kenneth Anderson Setzer, 77 of Franklin, NC, passed away unexpectedly, Sunday, September 8, 2024.

He was born in Haywood County, NC September 2, 1947, to the late Willard Rufus and Zenia Mae Setzer.

After graduating from Sylva-Webster High School in Sylva, NC, Ken was drafted into the U.S. Army on July 7, 1969, serving in...

Sep 8, 2024

David William Colberg, 88, of Franklin, NC, passed away September 8, 2024.  He was born February 14, 1936, in Minneapolis, MN to the late Arthur John Colberg and Mae Margaret Jacobsen Colberg.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Colberg was preceded in death by his sister, Metha Cochran and his brother, Lloyd Colberg.

David spent...

Sep 7, 2024

Charles William Moore of Franklin, NC died on Saturday, September 07, 2024.  Mr. Moore was born on June 19, 1932, in Franklin to his late parents, Fred and Leona Waldroop Moore.

He was predeceased in death by his sisters, Margaret Moore Scott and Helen Moore Boyle, as well as his two sons-in-law, James (Jim) McDowell and Thomas...

Sep 4, 2024

Rita Elaine Millak, 71, passed away Wednesday, September 4, 2024. Rita was born January 28, 1953, in Derby, Connecticut to the late Martin and Florence Potenso Tackach.

Rita was an assistant to the assistant superintendent of Westport Schools in Connecticut until her retirement. She was a graduate of Seymour High School. Rita was also of the Methodist...

Sep 2, 2024

David Lee da Rosa, 71, of Franklin, NC, passed away September 2, 2024, after an extended illness with his wife by his side.   David was born July 26, 1953, in Heidelberg, Germany to Margarida Mota da Rosa and the late Manuel da Rosa.

David moved from Miami to Franklin in 1999 and opened a booth at the...

Sep 2, 2024

Helen Miller Crisp, 83, of Franklin, NC, passed away September 2, 2024.  She was born January 12, 1941, in Wyoming County, West Virginia to the late Albert Lewis Miller and Pearl Steele Miller.

Helen was a Christian woman and a homemaker. She loved gardening, canning and cooking she also loved and cared for her family.

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Aug 31, 2024

Ms. Ruby Christine Cunningham, 88, passed away Saturday, August 31, 2024. Christine was born November 28, 1935, in Macon Co. NC. to the late Samuel Philip Cunningham and Sadie Woods Cunningham.

Christine was a medical technician and a nurse. She worked at Walter Reed Hospital, Harris Regional Hospital, and Angel Medical Center. She was a U.S. Army...

Aug 30, 2024

James Arnold Brock, 57, went home to be with the Lord and join his mother on Friday, August 30, 2024. Mr. Brock was born November 29, 1966, in Pontiac, MI to the late David Tallent and Elma June Brock Tallent.

Jim worked for Caterpillar for many years. He was a U.S. Army veteran and served in the...

Aug 28, 2024

Mrs. Connie Sue Hester Pollack, 79, passed away Wednesday, August 28, 2024. Mrs. Pollack was born August 10, 1945, in Sevierville, Tennessee to the late William Trentom and Louise Hester Cook.

Connie was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and worked at the Casino in Cherokee for many years. She and her...

Aug 27, 2024

Mr. James Kenneth Cook, 89, passed away Tuesday, August 27, 2024. Mr. Cook was born October 30, 1934, in Cherokee, Co. NC to the late Earnest Cook and Florence Breedlove Cook.

Kenneth worked and retired from Stanley Furniture, Robbinsville, factory. He was also a member of Aquone Baptist Church. He was a U. S. Army Veteran serving...

Aug 26, 2024

Stanley Wright Dogan, 64, passed away August 26, 2024.  Stanley was born October 27, 1959, in Roanoke, Virginia to the late Robert and Frankie Wright Dogan.

He was a carpenter and builder by trade. He enjoyed playing guitar and was a member and lead guitarist of A36 Band.  He also enjoyed astronomy and telescopes and had a...

Aug 26, 2024

Hazel Cline Sawyer, 89, passed away Monday, August 26, 2024.  She was born June 30, 1935, in Swain County, NC to the late Frank and Mary Pegg Cline.

Hazel was saved and baptized as a young lady.  She loved her family and genealogy.  She also loved music and dancing.  She worked until her late 70's.  She had...