Jan 2, 2011

John W. Ledbetter

Waterford MI & Franklin - John W. Ledbetter of Waterford, MI, age 56, passed away peacefully on the evening of January 2, 2011. John was born January 14, 1954 and is survived by his mother Louise, his brother Bobbie (Dee-Dee), his four children Ali Reickel (Rick), Lia, Tami Damiani (Matt), John and his three grandchildren Richard,...

Jan 1, 2011

Gloria Jiene Brinkley

Franklin, NC - Gloria Jiene Brinkley, a Jacksonville native and only child of Winton and Margaret Brinkley, passed from this life into her new life in heaven with her Lord on January 1, 2011 following a brief illness in Franklin, NC. She was 83 years young.

As an only child, Gloria prayed for a...

Dec 30, 2010

Charles Terrell Tallent

Franklin, NC - Charles Terrell Tallent, 83, formerly of Franklin died December 30, 2010 in Beaumont, Texas after a brief illness. He was the son of the late Frank Tallent and Ollie Reed Tallent of Franklin, NC.

He is survived by two sons, Stephen Greig Tallent and wife Alice of Johnson City,...

Dec 28, 2010

Linda Lee LaLonde

Franklin, NC - Linda Lee LaLonde, age 68, of Trimont Lake Estates Rd., Franklin, NC passed away Tuesday, December 28, 2010 in a local hospital. Born in Dundee, MI she was the daughter of the late Herbert H. and Margaret Weiss Waterstadt. She was married to Gary Francis LaLonde for twenty eight years. She was an...

Dec 28, 2010

Mack William Lewis

Franklin, NC - Mack William Lewis, age 75, of Lewis Rd., Franklin, NC passed away Tuesday, December 28, 2010 in a local hospital. A native of Macon County, NC he was the son of the late Oscar William and Vashtie Kiser Lewis. He was married to Frances McClure Lewis for fifty-two years. He was a machine...

Dec 27, 2010

Sarah Lavadie Peek Monteith

Franklin, NC - Sarah Peek Monteith, age 99, of Franklin, NC, formerly of Glenville, NC, passed away Monday, December 27, 2010. She was a native of Macon County, the daughter of the late Isaac Henry Peek and Roe Ann Houston Peek. She was married to Dallas Lawton Monteith, who died in 1992 after 59 years...

Dec 26, 2010

Hattie Sue Ledford Reese

Highlands, NC - Hattie Sue Ledford Reese "our loving Mama Sue", age 74, passed away Sunday December 26, 2010 at Memorial Mission Hospital. Sue was a native of Macon County and the daughter of the late Howard and Orpha Hastings Ledford. She was a member of the Highlands First Baptist Church where she was active...

Dec 24, 2010

Audrey Virginia Ledbetter

Franklin, NC - Audrey Virginia Ledbetter, age 74, of Gibson Cove Rd., Franklin, NC passed away Friday, December 24, 2010 in a local hospital. A native of Macon County, she was the daughter of the late J. D. and Kate Green Gibson. She was married to Max Ledbetter for 55 years. Audrey was office manager for...

Dec 24, 2010

John Marion Stevens

Franklin, NC - John Marion Stevens, 89, of Franklin, North Carolina passed away December 24, 2010 at his residence. He was the son of the late J.M. and Cordie Belle Kinard Stevens, of Carroll county, Georgia. In addition to his parents, Mr. Stevens was preceded in death by his wife, Nadine Lucille Harvey Stevens and his...

Dec 23, 2010

Carrie Bell Chastain

Otto, NC - Carrie Bell Chastain, age 85, of Hannah Mtn. Rd., Otto, NC passed away Thursday, December 23, 2010 at her residence. A native of Macon County, NC she was the daughter of the late Harley Nelson Thomas and Fannie Maine Bradley Thomas. She was married to Leonard "Whiz" Chastain who died in 2004. Carrie...

Dec 22, 2010

David John Buck

Highlands, NC - David John Buck, age 58, of Raoul Rd. Highlands, NC went home to be with his Lord after a courageous battle with cancer, Wednesday, December 22, 2010 at his residence. Born in Buffalo, NY he was the son of the late Warner and Mary Casper Buck. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth...

Dec 22, 2010

Rufus Mack Suttles

Franklin, NC - Rufus Mack Suttles, age 83, of Maple Breeze Lane, Franklin, NC passed away, Wednesday, December 22, 2010 in a local hospital. Born in Rutherfordton, NC he was the son of the late William and Leola Suttles. He was married to Betty Tilson Suttles for 63 years. He was a US Army Veteran of...

Dec 21, 2010

Kenneth L. Reynolds

Tampa FL - Reynolds, Kenneth L. 65, of Tampa, died December 21, 2010. He was a beloved husband, dad, and grandpa. Ken was a veteran of the Vietnam War and a member of the United States Air Force for 23 years.

He is survived by his loving wife of 35 years Diane Reynolds; mother...

Dec 20, 2010

Grady Joyce Greene

Franklin, NC - Grady Joyce Greene, age 79, of Pat Rogers Rd., Franklin, NC, went to be with his Lord, Monday, December 20, 2010. A native of Macon County, he was the son of the late Homer Calfax and Esther Reece Greene. He was married to Carolyn Jean Houston Greene for 53 years. He was a...

Dec 19, 2010

Georgianna Ralston

Highlands - Georgianna Ralston passed away suddenly sometime in the early morning hours of December 19th. The evening before, she and her husband Jack hosted a joyful family Christmas gathering for which, although well known to be somewhat challenged in her cooking skills, she prepared an excellent salad.

Georgianna lived in her beloved...

Dec 15, 2010

Sandra Kay (Sandy) Wilson

Jackson, GA - Mrs. Sandra Kay (Sandy) Wilson, 49, of Jackson, passed away on Wednesday, December 15, 2010 at the Atlanta Medical Center.

Mrs. Wilson was born in Atlanta, GA on June 6, 1961 to Geneva Garrett Reece and the late Bobby Jack Reece. Sandra was employed with Vertis Communication and...

Dec 14, 2010

Donald Peter Willman

Franklin, NC - Donald Peter Willman, age 71, of Old Murphy Rd., Franklin, NC passed away Tuesday, December 14, 2010 at a local nursing home. Born in Cobleskill, NY, he was the son of the late Merwin and Minnie Willman. He was a veteran of the US Army. He was of the Methodist Faith, a life...

Dec 12, 2010

Philip W. Bennett

Franklin, NC - Rev. Philip Wesley Bennett, age 59, of Eutaw, Alabama, formerly of Franklin, NC, passed away Sunday, December 12, 2010. He was born in Macon County, the son of Rev. William C. Bennett and Laverne Gregory Bennett of Franklin, NC. He was an Episcopal Priest. He loved the Lord and his work all his...

Dec 7, 2010

James H. McRae

Franklin, NC - James H. McRae died December 7, 2010, in Asheville, NC, after a short illness.

Jim was born in Marietta, Ga., on March 24, 1924, the son of Ruth Campbell and Fred McRae. He grew up in Atlanta, Ga.

After serving in the U.S. Navy in the Pacific Northwest and...

Dec 5, 2010

Joan Wickenden Teague

Franklin, NC - Joan Wickenden Teague, age 88, of Spartanburg, SC formerly of Franklin, NC passed away Sunday, December 5, 2010. Born in Chichester, West Sussex, England she was the daughter of the late Arthur John and Louisa Thickpenny Wickenden and became a naturalized U. S. Citizen on May 26, 1948 after marrying Rafe Banks Teague...