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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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:...

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...

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...

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);...

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.

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...

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...

Apr 4, 2024

Mrs. Minnie "Gertrude" Crawford Browning, 88, passed away Thursday, April 4, 2024. Mrs. Browning was born December 14, 1935, in Macon County, NC to the late Rev. David Lee Crawford and Moleta Clouse Crawford.

She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She was a member of the American Legion VFW and Ladies Auxiliary. Mrs. Minnie loved...

Apr 2, 2024

Verna "Tee" Buchanan Henry, 91, of Franklin, NC, passed away April 2, 2024.  She was born April 2, 1933, in Macon County, NC to the late Oscar and Edna Picklesimer Buchanan.

Mrs. Henry had retired from the Macon County School System as a teacher assistant.  She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother.  She liked working in...

Mar 31, 2024

Gail Dianne Morris Brennan, 81, of Pittsboro, NC, passed away Sunday, March 31, 2024.

Mrs. Brennan was born February 11, 1943, to the late Robert and Louise Stansel Morris.  She had worked in the medical field as a record technician. Mrs. Brennan was a loving wife, mother, and sister. She was also a member of the American...

Mar 25, 2024

Ann Cuppy, 81 of Adel passed away Monday, March 25, 2024 at South Georgia Medical Center. Ann was born July 21, 1942 in Hahira to the late Brinson & Melba Rowe Noles.

When Ann was younger, she enjoyed traveling a lot. She also enjoyed crocheting, and reading. Ann loved to cook for her family and friends.

Mar 21, 2024

Marian "Missy" King Baty, 58, of Sylvester, GA passed away Thursday, March 21, 2024, at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital.

A graveside service will be held at Highland Memorial Park Cemetery in Highlands, NC on Thursday, March 28, 2024, at 2:00 pm.

Missy loved life and living it to the fullest. She was a wonderful and...

Mar 16, 2024

Robbie Tallent McCoy, 86, passed away Saturday, March 16, 2024. Mrs. McCoy was born May 19, 1937, in Macon County to the late Robert Logan Tallent and Pearl Womack Tallent.

Robbie was a successful businesswoman and owned and operated Robbie's Reality, Inc for many years. Robbie loved to develop subdivisions and properties. She was of the Baptist...