Jan 20, 2024

Oyd Ricky Thornton, 73, of Franklin, NC passed away January 20, 2024.  He was born July 8, 1950 to the late O. C. Thornton and Christine Thomas Thornton.

Mr. Thornton was a proud graduate of the University of Southern Mississippi which led him to becoming a School Teacher.  He loved his family and enjoyed traveling in his...

Jan 17, 2024

Jack Mayer passed away peacefully on January 17, 2024, at his beloved Highlands, North Carolina family home in Webbmont, surrounded by his “three girls,” Sara, Carrie, and Betsy. He is survived by his wife, Sara Catlett Mayer; daughter Carrie Mayer; daughter and son-in-law Betsy and Frank Bishop; two grandchildren, Everett and Cate Riser; and sister, Carla Huber. He was...

Jan 15, 2024

Foy Douglas Powell, 81, passed away January 15, 2024.  He was born December 1, 1942 in Geneva County, Alabama to the late Allen Euzema Powell and Maurine Simpler Powell.  Mr. Powell retired as a purchasing agent and sales representative for McKee Corporation.  He was a loving father and brother.

He is survived by his son, Jonathan Powell...

Jan 14, 2024

On Sunday, January 14, 2024, at 2:15 p.m., the Reverend Stanley Ray “Stan” Tate of Wise, Virginia left this life to be with his Heavenly Father and his beloved wife, Gloria Diana Pickens Tate.

Born on April 27, 1942, he was the son of the late Willie Ray Tate and Mary Magdeline “Maggie” Tate Hubbard, as well...

Jan 13, 2024

In the wee hours of June 2nd, 1920, there was surely a shooting star announcing Veda’s arrival. A grand name for a baby girl who would exceed all expectations during her 104 years. Born in Coalfield, Tennessee to loving parents Dr. Orvis Duane Sanders and Mabel Ruffner Sanders. At an early age, her family moved to Clinton, Tennessee where...

Jan 11, 2024

Mr. Eugene Dean, 80, of Franklin, NC passed away Thursday, January 11, 2024. Mr. Dean was born July 24, 1943, in Macon, Co NC to the late John H. Dean and Lessie Ammons Dean.

Mr. Dean worked for various contractors and supervised the burial of telephone cable all around Western North Carolina and Northern Georgia, before retiring....

Jan 8, 2024

Trey Harris Bryson, 28, of Franklin, NC, passed away January 8, 2024.  He was born February 11, 1995 in Macon County to Norman Bryson and the late Tanya Bryson.

Trey worked at a hospital, he was full of life, funny and always laughing.  He loved his dogs, music, hanging out with friends, he was always there for...

Jan 6, 2024

Charles Burch Seymour, formerly of Marietta, Georgia, a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, passed away peacefully on January 6th, surrounded by the love of his family. He was 91 years old. He married Peggie Williams in April of 1957, and they raised a family and enjoyed 60 wonderful years together.

Charlie was born in 1932...

Jan 5, 2024

Mr. Jerry Lester Carpenter, 72, of Otto, NC passed away Friday, January 5, 2024. Jerry was born September 7, 1951, in Macon, Co. NC to the late Calvin Carpenter and Nora Belle McConnell Carpenter.

He worked for Burlington Industries and Caterpillar before he retired. He was a member of Coweeta Baptist Church. Jerry loved the outdoors, red...

Jan 4, 2024

Diana Geneva Potts, 63, of Highlands, passed away on January 4, 2024. Born in Highlands, NC, on April 7, 1960, Diana was the fourth child of James "Jimbo" and Geneva Potts.

Diana was a graduate from Highlands School and later obtained a business degree from Southwestern Community College. Diana found immeasurable joy being in the presence of...

Dec 31, 2023

Elma June Tallent, 82, passed away December 31, 2023. She is now walking and talking with Jesus.  She was born June 4, 1941, in Pineville, KY to the late Elmer and Belva Brock.

She was a loving mother, grandmother and sister.  She had worked in housekeeping at Angel Medical Center until her stroke in 1993. June loved...

Dec 28, 2023

Betty Cheryl Senften passed away on December 28, 2023, at her home surrounded by family and friends.

Betty was 77 years old at her time of death. She was born in Middletown, Ohio and married Thomas Charles Senften and they celebrated 57 years of marriage. Betty and Thomas had three sons, nine grandchildren, and five great grandchildren....

Dec 28, 2023

Edward Stanley Fields, 59, of Franklin, NC, passed away Thursday, December 28, 2023.

Mr. Fields was born August 16, 1964, to the late Edward F. & Georgia Miller Fields. He was raised in Ft. Pierce, Florida.

Survivors include a daughter, Crystal Massey (James) of Franklin. Two sisters, Designa Sue Lang, of Franklin, Verna Talbot (Wesley)...

Dec 21, 2023

Mr. Robert Lee Kendall, 95, passed away Thursday, December 21, 2023. Mr. Kendall was born November 19, 1928, in Sapulpa, OK to the late James Franklin Kendall and Mary Etta Romine Kendall.

Robert was the owner of The Camera Shop in Franklin for many years, and he built and started Downtown RV. He moved and lived in...

Dec 16, 2023

Fleur Laird Long,  92, passed away on December 16,2023 at Highlands Hospital. She was born March 16, 1931 in San Francisco, CA.  The daughter of John Parry Laird, Jr and Deborah Sampson Laird.

She was a WaterColor Artist, who taught painting at the Petersburg, VA Art League, VA Museum of Fine Arts, as well as a teacher...

Dec 15, 2023

Sharon Lee Webb Cable, 69, passed away Friday, December 15, 2023, in Asheville, NC. She was born May 21, 1954, in Haywood County, NC to the late Bill & Barbara Vinson Webb.

Sharon loved to travel as well as doing crafts and tending to her garden.

Survivors include her brother Timmy Webb, nephew, Henry Webb,...

Dec 13, 2023

Jean Carroll Cleaveland Holt, 78, of Highlands, NC passed away Wednesday, December 13, 2023.  She was born October 12, 1945, in Macon County, NC to the late Ellis Carlton Cleaveland and Minnie Smith Cleaveland. Jean was a homemaker, and a loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister. She was of the Baptist faith.

No services are planned at...

Dec 12, 2023

Rena Eileen Ammons Wikle, 74, passed away on Tuesday, December 12, 2023 at her residence.

Rena was a native of Jackson County and a daughter of the late Bryson Lewis and Rena Coggins Ammons.  She worked at Western Carolina University as a housekeeper and was a member of Tilly Creek Baptist Church.  Rena loved gardening and working...

Dec 7, 2023

Mrs. Lois Hedden Rains, 76, passed away Thursday, December 7, 2023. Mrs. Rains was born October 2, 1947, in Clemson, SC, to the late Wilbur and Opal Allsep Hedden. Lois worked in medical research, was a reporter, working for several newspapers and she held a Real Estate Broker's license. She loved gardening, humming birds, photography, and traveling. Lois was...

Dec 5, 2023

Christine Hall Gaskins, 89, of Franklin, NC, died Tuesday December 5, 2023 at the Macon Valley Nursing Center in Franklin.

She was born August 26, 1934 in Berrien County to the late Plemon Hall and the late Olif Joiner Hall. She was a homemaker and member of the Abundant Life Church of God in Valdosta. She was...