Nov 30, 1999

William Richard Nilsen

Franklin, NC - William Richard Nilsen, age 69, of Franklin, NC, and Melbourne, FL, passed away Monday, June29, 2009 in a local hospital. He was a native of Bronx, NY, the son of the late Hans and Christina Rich Nilsen. He was a retired Deputy Sherrif in Brevard County, FL, and a US Airforce Veteran. He...

Apr 26, 1987

Elizabeth Preston Coram

Scaly Mountain - Elizabeth Coram, 22, (April 26, 1987 - July 9, 2009) elder daughter of J. B. and Susan Coram, died unexpectedly on July 9, 2009. She was born in Atlanta, Georgia, on April 26, 1987, where she lived until 1994 when the family moved to North Carolina.

Having been homeschooled and having...

Mar 8, 1964

Melissa Alexandria Freeman

Franklin / Asheville - Melissa Alexandria Freeman was born March 8, 1964 to Charles and Mary Harshaw Freeman in Franklin, North Carolina. "Lisa" attended Macon County Schools graduating from Franklin High School in 1982. She enrolled in Western Carolina University graduating in 1988 with a degree in Social Work.

"Lisa" was employed at Eliada...

Jul 24, 1951

Ronald Steven Sherman, Sr.

Otto, NC - Ronald Steven Sherman, Sr., born July 24, 1951 November 26, 2013 in Wilmington, NC to parents, Carl Linwood Sherman and Wenona Sylvian Sherman. Preceded in death by two brothers, Richard and Carl Sherman; son, Ronald Steven Sherman, Jr., and grandson, Nathan Skeet Moore. He is survived by his wife of 13 years,...

Dec 30, 1949

Connie Mae Evans

Franklin, NC - Connie Mae Evans, born December 30, 1949, went to be with Jesus on Wednesday, February 17, 2010. She died at Angel Medical Center. She was the daughter of the late George W. Evans and Lucy Campbell Evans. She is survived by her mother and one sister Emma Lovett and husband Walt, and one...

Mar 24, 1945

Teddy Leon Collins

Franklin, NC - Teddy Leon Collins, March 24, 1945 March 20, 2014, born in Blairsville, GA, was the son of Thurston and Juanita Collins. Ted was a member of Higdonville Baptist Church. Ted was active in Macon County Senior Games, an avid gardener, and wood worker. Ted loved his walks in the woods.

Ted...

Dec 23, 1941

Jean Ward

Cashiers, NC - Jean Ward was born December 23, 1941 in Louisville, KY. She grew up in Atlanta, GA and spent her teenage summers in Cashiers teaching horseback riding.

In 1975, she returned and enrolled in an EMT class at the Glenville Rescue Squad where she met Charles Ward. They were married in Oct. 1976....

Oct 14, 1941

George Clisby Clarke

Atlanta GA - George Clisby Clarke was born on October 14, 1941, the son of Joseph Ransom Clarke and Katherine Dean Lowe Clarke in Marshallville, GA. He graduated from Fort Valley High School in 1959 and graduated from the University of Georgia with a Bachelor's Degree in Business, and went on to graduate studies at the...

Sep 20, 1938

Lucille Miller Punch

Denver NC - Lucille Miller Punch (September 20, 1938 - February 22, 2015) , age 76, of 482 Beth Haven Church Road in Denver, died on Sunday, February 22, 2015. A memorial service will be held 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 28, 2015, in the Warlick Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Johnny Houser officiating. Inurnment will...

Aug 9, 1938

Joseph William Halliday

New York - Joseph William Halliday was born in New York City on August 9, 1938, and passed away on January 7, 2015. He was 76 years old.

Joe loved his family and is survived by his wife Vivian and daughters Kathy Langan and Mary Shaw. He graduated first in his class from Fordham...

Apr 6, 1937

Joan J. Leopard

Highlands, NC - Joan Jolly Hughes Leopard, 75, of Highlands, NC, formerly of Moncks Corner, SC, died Thursday in North Carolina.

Mrs. Leopard was born April 6, 1937, in Moncks Corner, SC, a daughter of Solomon J. Jolly, Sr., and Banie A. Johnson Jolly. Surviving are, two daughters, Sharon Thompson of Summerville, SC and...

Jun 23, 1932

Ms. Lacy L. Chavis Scott

Franklin, NC, Milledgeville, GA - Ms. Lacy L. Chavis Scott was born on June 23, 1932, in Franklin, NC, to the parentage of the late Mr. Leander and Mrs. Elizabeth Stewart Chavis. "Big Mama", as Ms. Lacy L. Chavis Scott was often called.

She was a loving and caring person. She leaves...

Apr 16, 1932

Grace Setser Harrison

Franklin, NC - Grace Setser Harrison, of the Franklin area, passed away Sunday the 21st of September at Emory Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia.

Born April 16, 1932, Grace was a life long resident of Franklin, North Carolina. She met her husband, Wayne Harrison, at an early age and became childhood sweet hearts for years...

Jul 1, 1931

Mary Virginia Crunkleton Hayes

Highlands, NC - Mary Virginia Crunkleton Hayes passed away on Juy 7, 2008 in Tamarac, Florida. Mary was born in Highlands, NC on July 1, 1931 to Ralph and Virginia Crunkleton. She is survived by two sisters, Mildred Kessler and Lydia Langell. Mary graduated from Highlands High School in 1949. She moved to Staten Island,...

Oct 8, 1929

Bryant Martindale Gilbert

Otto, NC - Bryant Martindale Gilbert, born October 8, 1929 and known as Gil to friends, died November 15, 2013. He was born and grew up on the family dairy farm in Arcadia, Utah. He graduated from Utah State with a BS Degree in agriculture. He then served two years in the Army in Korea. Upon...

Jul 25, 1929

Lillie Virgina Chastain Crisp

Franklin, NC - Lillie Virgina Chastain Crisp was born in Highlands, North Carolina on July 25, 1929. She was the daughter of the late Daniel Edward and Nettie Keener Chastain. Lillie met and married Claude John Crisp on July 24, 1948. As a young married couple they lived on Peeks Creek. They moved to Manassas,...

Jul 16, 1928

Harry Kenneth MacDougall, Jr.

Highlands - Harry Kenneth MacDougall, Jr. was born July 16, 1928 to Dorothy Lucille Trinkle and Harry Kenneth MacDougall, Sr. in Willoughby, Ohio (suburb of Cleveland). They moved to Miami, Florida in 1929.

Harry was a graduate of Andrew/Miami Jackson High, attended the University of Florida and the University of Miami....

Oct 17, 1925

Edward Brendan Harkin

Franklin, NC - > Edward Brendan Harkin, born October 17, 1925 passed away peacefully in the arms of his loving wife Jeannine on November 25, 2010.

Born in Stamford, CT, Ed began his career in aviation at the age of 15, and retired as Chief Pilot of The Reader's Digest Association. He touched the...

Oct 5, 1925

Ms.Edith Marian Plemmons, 93, of Franklin, NC, passed away Sunday, October 5, 2025. She was born May 31, 1932, in Jackson County, NC to the late Herman and Bertha Donna Gillespie Plemmons. Miss Plemmons earned her Master's Degree and was a teacher for the Macon County School System for many years. She was a member of Cornerstone Presbyterian Church, where...

Apr 17, 1925

Frank Coleman Myatt, Sr.

Franklin, NC - Frank Coleman Myatt, Sr., April 17th, 1925—January 1st, 2015. Gentleman, fisherman, businessman, entrepreneur, loving father, grandfather, great grandfather, companion and friend to many. From Lauderdale-By-The-Sea, FL and Franklin, NC, Mr. Myatt passed away on January 1st, 2015. Born on Easter Sunday April 17th, 1925 in Sharon, CT, Mr. Myatt was the son...