OBITUARIES

Local obituaries for

Franklin & Highlands North Carolina.

Lillian (Dubose)  Green

Lillian (Dubose) Green

Mar 14, 2024

Lillian D. Green, age 61, of Franklin, North Carolina passed away on Thursday, March 14, 2024.

A private family service will be held in Florida.

Online condolences can be left at www.bryantgrantfuneralhome.com

Bryant-Grant Funeral Home & Crematory is honored to serve the Green family.

Lou Ann (Lee)  Dowling

Lou Ann (Lee) Dowling

Mar 11, 2024

Lou Ann Dowling, 60, of Franklin, NC, passed away March 11, 2024.  She was born October 3, 1963, in Springfield, Ohio to the late Clifford J. Lee and Betty Lou Trumbo Lee.

Mrs. Dowling earned her bachelor's degree and worked in the medical field where she excelled at her work.  Lou was gentle, kind and patient, she...

Charles "Charlie" Lyon Tiffin, Ii

Charles "Charlie" Lyon Tiffin, Ii

Mar 8, 2024

Mr. Charles "Charlie" Lyon Tiffin, II, 72, of Otto, NC, passed away Friday, March 8, 2024. He was born July 19, 1951, in Rye, New York to the late Charles and Katherine Bingay Tiffin.

Charlie was a loving father, grandfather, brother, and friend. He loved the mountains of Western North Carolina.

In addition to his...

Cheryl Ann Falkenstein

Cheryl Ann Falkenstein

Mar 7, 2024

Cheryl Falkenstein, 62, of Franklin, NC, passed away March 7, 2024.  She was born October 20, 1961, in Sarasota, FL to Michael and Nancy Davis Falkenstein.

Cheryl was a graduate of Riverview High School in Sarasota, FL and Manatee Junior College, she also attended Florida State University. She served in the US Navy as an Operations Specialist...

Mary Sue (Justice)  Webb

Mary Sue (Justice) Webb

Mar 6, 2024

Mary Sue Justice Webb, 68, passed away Wednesday March 6, 2024. She was born December 27, 1955, in Macon County to the late Rass Justice and Virgina Braswell Justice.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Carol Justice Orndorff.

Survivors include two daughters, Sabrina Ewing (Rodney) and Kayla McDowell...

Larry Clark Miller

Larry Clark Miller

Mar 6, 2024

Mr. Larry Clark Miller, 87, of Franklin, NC, passed away Wednesday, March 6, 2024. He was born on March 29, 1936, in Mishawaka, Indiana to the late Hazen Miller and Olive Clark Miller.

Larry served his country in the U.S. Air Force until 1955, when he was honorably discharged. Larry worked retail from 1956 to 1973. He...

Carolyn Marie (Gordon)  Spivey

Carolyn Marie (Gordon) Spivey

Mar 4, 2024

Mrs. Carolyn Marie Gordon Spivey, 80, passed away Monday, March 4, 2024. She was born March 24, 1943, to the late Thomas and Jeanne Davis Gordon.

She is survived by her brother-in-law, Allen Neal of Goldsboro, NC; two nephews, Mark and Matt Neal, of Goldsboro, NC. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by...

Ernest Horsley Brendle

Ernest Horsley Brendle

Mar 3, 2024

Ernest Horsley Brendle, age 94, went to be with the Lord Sunday, March 3, 2024. He was born December 27, 1929 in Macon County, NC to Frank Miller Brendle and Nobia Belle Sanders, the third of six children.

He is survived by daughter, Pat Rowland of Franklin, NC; son, Ernie Brendle and wife Diane of Franklin, NC;...

Martha Ann (Bingham)  Webb

Martha Ann (Bingham) Webb

Feb 27, 2024

Martha Ann Webb, 84, of Franklin, NC, passed away February 27, 2024. She was born April 16, 1939, in Macon County to the late William Lyle Bingham and Willa Mae Thomas Bingham.

Mrs. Webb was a homemaker, she loved fishing, sewing, gardening and flowers.

She is survived by her sister, Esta Cook (Don) of Franklin,...

Donald Edward Long

Donald Edward Long

Feb 27, 2024

Donald Edward Long, 87, of Franklin, NC, passed away February 27, 2024. He was born July 11, 1936, in Fort Wayne, Indiana to the late Orville and Inez Snook Long.

Don served his country with 23 years of service in the U.S. Army including assignments with the 173rd Airborne Brigade, 101st Airborne Division, 82nd Airborne Division, Special...

Opal Paralee (Keener)  Brown

Opal Paralee (Keener) Brown

Feb 26, 2024

Mrs. Opal Paralee Keener Brown, 89, of Franklin, NC, passed away Monday, February 26, 2024. She was born November 2, 1934, in Macon County, NC to the late Lawton and Fannie Smith Keener.

Mrs. Brown was a homemaker and a member of Mashburn Branch Baptist Church. She loved flowers, gardening, was a wonderful cook, and she loved...

Jerald Hutcher

Jerald Hutcher

Feb 25, 2024

Jerald Hutcher, 73, passed away Sunday, February, 25, 2024.

Bryant-Grant Funeral Home & Crematory is honored to serve the Hutcher family.

John Joseph Kusterer

John Joseph Kusterer

Feb 24, 2024

John Joseph Kusterer, 89, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 24, 2024.

John was born November 13, 1934 in Richmond, Virginia to the late John and Elenor Tremor Kusterer.

John was a retired SGM US Army veteran serving tours of duty in Korea, Texas, Italy, New York, Germany, and New Mexico. John...

Jerry Cecil Brown

Jerry Cecil Brown

Feb 23, 2024

Mr. Jerry Cecil Brown, 81, passed away Friday, February 23, 2024. Jerry was born June 8, 1942, in Macon, Co. to the late Cecil Brown and Grace Saunders Brown. He was a lifelong resident of Macon, Co.

Jerry worked as an electrician for Duke Power and retired from Oconee Nuclear Station. He also served in the U.S....

Lonnie "Ray" Rogers

Lonnie "Ray" Rogers

Feb 19, 2024

Mr. Lonnie "Ray" Rogers, 76, of Franklin, passed away Monday, February 19, 2024, surrounded by his family.  Ray was born January 18, 1948, in Macon, Co. to the late Harley Rogers and Hazel Louise Buchanan Rogers. He was a lifelong resident of Macon, Co.

Ray worked in construction for many years then for Macon County at the...

James "Conrad" Henry

James "Conrad" Henry

Feb 8, 2024

Mr. James "Conrad" Henry, 86, passed away Thursday, February 8, 2024. Mr. Henry was born November 30, 1937, in Macon, Co. NC to the late Grady James Henry and Eula Edna Houston Henry.

He was a lifelong native of Macon, Co. Mr. Henry worked and retired as a builder in construction. He was a faithful charter member...

James Frederick Weresuk

James Frederick Weresuk

Feb 3, 2024

Mr. James Frederick Weresuk, 80, of Franklin, NC passed away, Saturday, February 3, 2024. He was born December 11, 1943, in New Castle, Pennsylvania to the late Joseph and Margaret Weresuk.

He is survived by his wife, Connie Weresuk; two sons, Drew Weresuk (Sarah) and Brook Weresuk (Lindsey); and two grandsons, Finn and Wyatt Weresuk.

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Sheryl Ann (Gilmore)  Scott

Sheryl Ann (Gilmore) Scott

Feb 2, 2024

Mrs. Sheryl Ann Gilmore Scott went home to be with the Lord on February 2, 2024, at The Hermitage in Dillsboro, NC.

Born March 1, 1956, at Camp Pendleton, California. At the age of 3 she moved to Sebring, Florida. She was the daughter of Gail Strome.

Surviving is her husband, Charles Edward Scott of...

Judy (Miller)  Pickens

Judy (Miller) Pickens

Feb 1, 2024

Mrs. Judy Miller Pickens, 78, went home to be with the Lord Thursday, February 1, 2024. Mrs. Pickens was born in Macon Co. NC June 25, 1945, to the late Dover Miller and Frankie Tallent Miller.

Judy was a long-time member of Cowee Baptist Church. She owned and worked in the carpet and furniture business. She loved...

James Joseph "Jim" Roose

James Joseph "Jim" Roose

Jan 31, 2024

James Joseph Roose passed away on January 31, 2024, in Franklin, North Carolina. Jim was born on March 19, 1947, in Livonia, Michigan, to Frank and Myra and was preceded in death by both parents. Jim leaves behind his caring and devoted wife, Sharon, whom he met in the Villages, Florida, in 2012. He was previously happily married to...

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