Oct 22, 2023

Patricia Lee Cope Roane, 87, of Franklin, NC, died October 22, 2023.

She was born in the Burningtown community of Macon County on April 28, 1936 and grew up in Nantahala. As a toddler, she survived polio. Known to those she grew up with as Patsy, she later answered to Pat, Mama, and then Nana.

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Oct 22, 2023

It is with great sadness to announce the passing of Robert Charles Thomson, Jr. of Hayesville, NC, on Sunday, October 22, 2023.

Rob was born July 24, 1959, in Yonkers, New York to Rose and Robert, Sr. Rob served in in the U.S. Navy and retired from the U.S. Postal Service.

He enjoyed golfing and...

Oct 20, 2023

Suzanne Marie Strain, of Franklin, NC, passed at the age of 69. Her illness was sudden and claimed her body quickly. She was valiant throughout. Pre-deceased by parents, John and Georgia, and brother. Paul. She is survived by brother, Michael and sister, Karen. And numerous friends and relatives.

Many years of her life were spent in the...

Oct 17, 2023

P.M. "Sonny" Taylor, 88, of Franklin, NC formerly of Fruitland Park, FL, passed away October 17, 2023.  He was born November 18, 1934, in Lauderdale County, Mississippi to the late Purvis Taylor and Margaret Edna Covenington Raley.

Mr. Taylor was a retired Florida State Trooper and a US Navy Veteran serving during the Korean War.  He attended...

Oct 14, 2023

James Errol Robertson, 75, of Franklin, NC, passed away October 14, 2023.  He was born March 23, 1948, to the late James and Emma Kostyo Robertson.  James was a building contractor and he liked taking care of property.  He loved the mountains, nature, plants (especially orchids), hummingbirds, cold weather and snow.

He is survived by his sister,...

Oct 8, 2023

Jackie Sylvester Elliott, 76, of Franklin, NC, passed away October 8, 2023.

He was born November 9, 1946 in Jackson County, NC to the late Naaman and Blanche Seagle Elliott. Jackie was a US Army Veteran serving during the Vietnam War as a medic and was awarded the Silver Star and a Purple Heart for his service....

Oct 6, 2023

Robert Lee Thurston, 61, of Franklin, NC, passed away Friday, October 6, 2023.

He was born May 26, 1962 in Athens, Georgia. Robert was preceded in death by his mother Edith Davidson Thurston.

He is survived by his father, Frank Thurston of Madisonville, TN.

Online condolences may be made at www.bryantgrantfuneralhome.com.

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Oct 4, 2023

Mr. John Williamson Wilson, 69, of Franklin, NC passed away Wednesday, October 4, 2023.

Mr. Wilson was born February 24, 1954, in Athens, Ga to the late Earl Wilson and Jon Helen Williamson Wilson. He owned and operated Wilson Towing for more than 20 years. He was an excellent race car driver and loved really fast cars....

Sep 27, 2023

John Andrew Knippel, age 72, passed away peacefully at his home in Columbus, North Carolina on Wednesday, September 27, 2023 after a short yet courageous battle with cancer.  Born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on May 29, 1951, John and his family relocated to Florida in 1963 where he would spend his teenage years and later attend the University of Florida...

Sep 25, 2023

Gerald "Gerry" E. Drake Sr., 80, of Franklin passed away Monday, September 25, 2023, at home surrounded by his family.

Gerry was born on December 5, 1942 in Pittsfield, Massachusetts to Edwin and Rita Drake. For many years, he operated Drakes Auto Parts in Lee, Ma. and later Drake’s Towing in Otto, NC. He loved restoring classic...

Sep 18, 2023

William Milo Cabe, Jr., 87, passed away Monday, September 18, 2023. Junior was born December 15, 1935, in Macon County, NC to the late Milo Cabe and Margie Buchanan Cabe. He was married to the late Hazel Arlene Cabe who preceded him in 2019.

Junior was a US Army Veteran. He worked for Nantahala Power Company (Duke...

Sep 16, 2023

Ralph Overton Blevins, 93, of Franklin, NC, passed away September 16, 2023.  He was born February 22, 1930, in Madison County, Kentucky to the late Elias and Mary Harris Blevins.

He retired as a custodian for Eastern Kentucky University and was a US Army veteran.  Mr. Blevins loved bowling, fishing, yard selling and antiques.

In...

Sep 15, 2023

Mr. Dennie "Danny" Allen Davis, 81, passed away, Friday, September 15, 2023. Mr. Davis was born September 21, 1941, in Christian, Co. KY. to the late Wilford "Dutch" Davis and Ruth Woodruff Davis.

Danny worked and retired from UPS after 30 years of service and served in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War. Mr. Davis...

Sep 12, 2023

John Mason, 75, of Franklin, NC, passed away on Tuesday, September 12, 2023. John was born March 30, 1948, in St. Petersburg, Florida to the late Cecil and Alice Furguson Mason.

He worked and retired from Pinellas County, Fl from the water department. He played Santa Clause in the Franklin Christmas Parade for many years. He was...

Sep 12, 2023

Shirley Diane Sorrells Thomas, 72, went home to be with the Lord, Tuesday, September 12, 2023. Diane was born November 26, 1950, in Macon, Co. NC to the late Rev. Fred Sorrells and Norene Davis Sorrells.

Diane was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and homemaker. She loved going to the beach, fishing, and playing bingo.  She was...

Sep 9, 2023

Mrs. Virginia Ann Enloe Seward, 69, of Franklin, NC passed away Saturday, September 9, 2023. Virginia was born November 18, 1953, in Jackson, Co. NC to the late Boyd Enloe and Elizabeth Cole Enloe.

She was of the Baptist Faith and was a caregiver for handicap and elderly people.  She loved cross stitching, gardening, growing plants, riding...

Sep 8, 2023

Ruth Hooper, 82, of Franklin, NC, went to Heaven to be with Jesus and her family and friends. Ruth was born April 24, 1941, in Graham County, North Carolina to the late Fred and Hester Gibson Hooper.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by four sisters, Irene Carter, Margie Gibson, Romanell Mashburn, and...

Sep 1, 2023

Mrs. Emma Jane Talley Houston, 86, passed away Friday, September 1, 2023. Mrs. Houston was born August 23, 1937, in Highlands, NC to the late Arthur Deck Talley and Myrtle Estelle Chastain Talley. She worked and retired from the Highlands School system. She was a member of Clear Creek Baptist Church. She loved her flowers and gardening.

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Aug 29, 2023

On August 29th, 2023, we bid farewell to Steven Paul Sheridan Sr., who passed away at Harris Regional Medical Center after his courageous battle with lung cancer. Steve received his diagnosis in March and embarked on a determined journey of aggressive treatments to combat the disease.

Surviving Steve Sr. are his daughter Stephanie Hopper, her husband Marcus,...

Aug 29, 2023

Bruce William Sloan, 70, of Highlands, NC, passed away Tuesday, August 29, 2023.  Bruce was born August 14, 1953, in Pittsburgh, PA. to the Mr. William and the late Nancy Cain Sloan.

He worked as manager in the grocery business.

Survivors include his wife, Susan Sloan of the home; a daughter, Kellie Brown (Marc); and...