Aug 23, 2024

Mary Ella Henry Fitzsimmons, 68, went home to be with the Lord, Friday, August 23, 2024. Mary Ella was born in Verdun, France September 10, 1955, to the late Jackie Thomas Henry and Mireille Pricot Henry Douglas who survives.

She was a member of Prentiss Church of God and a member of Daughters of the Confederacy.  She...

Aug 22, 2024

Anthony Gagliano passed away August 22, 2024, at the age of 88. Anthony was born April 28, 1936, in Rochester, New York.

Anthony is survived by his wife, Marietta Gagliano of Longwood, Florida, and sons Anthony M. Gagliano of Orlando, Florida, Michael Gagliano, and Kenneth Gagliano.

In lieu of flowers the family has asked that...

Aug 22, 2024

Mr. Columbus Milton Frazier, Jr., 49, passed away Thursday, August 22, 2024. Milton was born August 30, 1974, in Jackson, Co, NC to the late Columbus Milton Frazier, Sr. and Alice Jean Cabe Frazier.

Milton worked and retired after 26 years of service from Bi-Lo Grocery Store in Franklin. He loved the holidays, collecting G I Joes,...

Aug 21, 2024

Mrs. Nancy Dockins Guyer, 78, passed away Wednesday, August 21, 2024. Nancy was born October 18, 1945, in Marietta, South Carolina to the late Howard and Esta Shook Dockins.

Nancy worked and retired from Tek Tone for many years. She was a member of Iotla Baptist Church and attended Mt. Siani Assembly of God church. She loved...

Aug 14, 2024

Bert Henry Baldwin Jr. born, raised and passed in Highlands on August 14, 2024. He was born June 14, 1937, to the late Frances (Rogers) and Bert Henry Baldwin, Sr. of Highlands.

Bert and Robert (brother), worked as youth with their dad building homes around Mirror Lake. Bert went to Virginia and learned the trade as a...

Aug 9, 2024

James "Jamie" Matthew Carpenter, 51 of Franklin, NC, passed away Friday August 9, 2024, with his loving wife Tina by his side.

Jamie was preceded in death by his parents James and Beatrice Carpenter, and his sister Angie Alexander.

He is survived by his wife Tina Carpenter and their children, Kinley, Ryleigh, Abby (Hunter), Robert...

Aug 9, 2024

Janet Laurie Ollis, age seventy-eight, born October 5, 1945, in Bristol, Rhode Island, died August 9, 2024, in Franklin, North Carolina. Jan was reunited in Heaven with her parents and infant son Todd.

She was the loving wife of Jerry H. Ollis; they were married June 15, 1985, in Marion, North Carolina.

In addition to...

Aug 2, 2024

Mr. James Stuart Stacy, 68, passed away Friday, August 2, 2024. Mr. Stacy was born in Haywood, Co. NC to the late Carl and Eva Stacy.

James worked for CR Industries for over 20 years. Was a security guard for the last ten years and a paramedic for 12 years. He was of the Baptist faith. He...

Jul 23, 2024

Mrs. Danita Holland Stoudemire, 62, went home to be with the Lord, Tuesday, July 23, 2024. Danita was born February 9, 1962, in Macon County, NC to Mr. John Holland and Mrs. Ruth S. Holland who survive. Danita worked in the family business at RSR Carquest in Franklin. She was also a member of the Cartcoogechaye Church of God....

Jul 19, 2024

Tom McNish, MD, COL (ret) USAF, passed away at home July 19, surrounded by his loving family, after a brief and complicated illness. He was born in Madison, TN, in 1942 to Mary Elenora and Edgar McNish and was a 1964 graduate of the USAF Academy.

Tom was a Vietnam War Veteran who flew 45 combat missions...

Jul 14, 2024

Howard R. “Howie” Carley, 74, of Franklin, went home to be with the Lord, Sunday, July 14, 2024. Born in Kane, Pennsylvania on August 7, 1949 to the late Paul Carley Sr. and Veronica (Caskey).

Howard will be remembered as a follower of Jesus Christ, a loving husband and father, a staunch Trump Republican, and a generous...

Jul 12, 2024

John "Jack" Hal Connor, III, 75, of Franklin, passed away on Friday, July 12, 2024. He was born on January 26, 1949, in Champaign, IL, to the late John Hal Connor, II and Martha Ayer Harley Connor.

Jack was proud of his service in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. He was a competitive sporting...

Jul 6, 2024

Martha "Marty" Stanfield, 50, of Franklin, NC passed away Saturday, July 6, 2024. Sh was born on November 6, 1973 to Bonnie Redden Stanfield and the late Elmer Stanfield.

Marty was a lifelong Franklin, NC. She was known for burning up the roads to help anyone who needed a favor. Marty was quick to tell you exactly...

Jul 1, 2024

Marlene Elizabeth (Fouts) Barham, 64, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 1, 2024, after a battle with cancer.

Marlene was a Franklin native and a resident of Lee’s Summit, Missouri. She was preceded in death by her parents, Roy and Lillian Fouts. She was a member of First Baptist Church and also attended Burningtown Baptist Church. Marlene...

Jun 28, 2024

Mr. Grat L. Rosazza, 97, passed away Friday, June 28, 2024. Mr. Rosazza was born June 24, 1927, in Bedford, Virginia to the late Grat Rosazza and Berta Jones Rosazza.

Grat was a retired music teacher where he was the Choral Conductor and a tennis pro teacher in Florida. He had a master's degree in music from...

Jun 27, 2024

Mr.  Charles Eugene “Gene” Moffitt, 82, formerly of Franklin, passed away unexpectedly after a brief illness Saturday, June 27, 2024.

He was born Feb. 21, 1942, the son of the late, Ernest and Eunice Stockton Moffitt. After he was discharged from the US Army he joined the Newport News, Virginia Police Department, where he retired after 30...

Jun 18, 2024

Roberta Mason Hensley, 72, passed away Tuesday, June 18, 2024. Mrs. Hensley was born May 7, 1952, in Macon, Co. NC to the late Robert S. Mason and Edna Webb Mason.

She was a homemaker and a member of the Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Roberta loved jewelry making and being able to give it away to...

Jun 10, 2024

Isabel Hall Chambers, 93, of Highlands, NC, passed away at her home June 10, 2024. Isabel was a true Highlands native, born April 14, 1931, to the late Tudor Norton Hall and Margaret Gilbert Hall and was a lifelong member of the Church of the Incarnation.

In her lifetime, Isabel was a homemaker, a music teacher, gift...

Jun 7, 2024

Dr. James Vernon Barrett, Jr., 73, of Highlands, NC passed away Friday, June 7, 2024. He was born on February 9, 1951, in Dothan, AL, to the late James Vernon Barrett, Sr. and Annie Louise Bruner Barrett.

James was a member of the Cathedral Church of the Advent in Birmingham, AL and the Church of the Incarnation...

Jun 6, 2024

Ms. Laura Ann DuBose Dendy, 63, passed away Thursday, June 6, 2024.

Laura was born May 30, 1961, in Aurora, Co. to Mr. Franklin R. DuBose and Mrs. Hazel Reid DuBose.

Laura worked as a caregiver and was of the Christian faith. She was a fun loving, energetic, and full of life person to all...