Local obituaries for
Franklin & Highlands North Carolina.
David William Colberg
Sep 8, 2024
David William Colberg, 88, of Franklin, NC, passed away September 8, 2024. He was born February 14, 1936, in Minneapolis, MN to the late Arthur John Colberg and Mae Margaret Jacobsen Colberg.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Colberg was preceded in death by his sister, Metha Cochran and his brother, Lloyd Colberg.
David spent...
Charles William Moore
Sep 7, 2024
Charles William Moore of Franklin, NC died on Saturday, September 07, 2024. Mr. Moore was born on June 19, 1932, in Franklin to his late parents, Fred and Leona Waldroop Moore.
He was predeceased in death by his sisters, Margaret Moore Scott and Helen Moore Boyle, as well as his two sons-in-law, James (Jim) McDowell and Thomas...
Rita Elaine Millak
Sep 4, 2024
Rita Elaine Millak, 71, passed away Wednesday, September 4, 2024. Rita was born January 28, 1953, in Derby, Connecticut to the late Martin and Florence Potenso Tackach.
Rita was an assistant to the assistant superintendent of Westport Schools in Connecticut until her retirement. She was a graduate of Seymour High School. Rita was also of the Methodist...
David Lee Da Rosa
Sep 2, 2024
David Lee da Rosa, 71, of Franklin, NC, passed away September 2, 2024, after an extended illness with his wife by his side. Â David was born July 26, 1953, in Heidelberg, Germany to Margarida Mota da Rosa and the late Manuel da Rosa.
David moved from Miami to Franklin in 1999 and opened a booth at the...
Helen (Miller) Crisp
Sep 2, 2024
Helen Miller Crisp, 83, of Franklin, NC, passed away September 2, 2024. She was born January 12, 1941, in Wyoming County, West Virginia to the late Albert Lewis Miller and Pearl Steele Miller.
Helen was a Christian woman and a homemaker. She loved gardening, canning and cooking she also loved and cared for her family.
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Christine Cunningham
Aug 31, 2024
Ms. Ruby Christine Cunningham, 88, passed away Saturday, August 31, 2024. Christine was born November 28, 1935, in Macon Co. NC. to the late Samuel Philip Cunningham and Sadie Woods Cunningham.
Christine was a medical technician and a nurse. She worked at Walter Reed Hospital, Harris Regional Hospital, and Angel Medical Center. She was a U.S. Army...
James Arnold Brock
Aug 30, 2024
James Arnold Brock, 57, went home to be with the Lord and join his mother on Friday, August 30, 2024. Mr. Brock was born November 29, 1966, in Pontiac, MI to the late David Tallent and Elma June Brock Tallent.
Jim worked for Caterpillar for many years. He was a U.S. Army veteran and served in the...
Connie Sue (Hester) Pollack
Aug 28, 2024
Mrs. Connie Sue Hester Pollack, 79, passed away Wednesday, August 28, 2024. Mrs. Pollack was born August 10, 1945, in Sevierville, Tennessee to the late William Trentom and Louise Hester Cook.
Connie was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and worked at the Casino in Cherokee for many years. She and her...
James Kenneth Cook
Aug 27, 2024
Mr. James Kenneth Cook, 89, passed away Tuesday, August 27, 2024. Mr. Cook was born October 30, 1934, in Cherokee, Co. NC to the late Earnest Cook and Florence Breedlove Cook.
Kenneth worked and retired from Stanley Furniture, Robbinsville, factory. He was also a member of Aquone Baptist Church. He was a U. S. Army Veteran serving...
Stanley Wright Dogan
Aug 26, 2024
Stanley Wright Dogan, 64, passed away August 26, 2024. Stanley was born October 27, 1959, in Roanoke, Virginia to the late Robert and Frankie Wright Dogan.
He was a carpenter and builder by trade. He enjoyed playing guitar and was a member and lead guitarist of A36 Band. He also enjoyed astronomy and telescopes and had a...
Hazel (Cline) Sawyer
Aug 26, 2024
Hazel Cline Sawyer, 89, passed away Monday, August 26, 2024. She was born June 30, 1935, in Swain County, NC to the late Frank and Mary Pegg Cline.
Hazel was saved and baptized as a young lady. She loved her family and genealogy. She also loved music and dancing. She worked until her late 70's. She had...
Mary Ella (Henry) Fitzsimmons
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...
Anthony Michael Gagliano Sr.
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...
Columbus "Milton" Frazier
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,...
Nancy (Dockins) Guyer
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...
Bert Henry Baldwin, Jr.
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...
James "Jamie" Matthew Carpenter
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...
Janet Laurie Ollis
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...
James Stuart Stacy
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...
Danita (Holland) Stoudemire
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....
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