Lillian (Zachary) Waller

Mar 25, 2023

Lillian Juanita Zachary Waller, 91, of Highlands, NC, passed away Saturday, March 25, 2023.  She was born May 16, 1931 in Highlands, NC to the late Lyman and Dora Chastain Zachary.  Mrs. Waller was a waitress at Mountaineer Restaurant for thirty years and after that a waitress at Chestnut Hill.  She loved gardening, growing vegetables, shopping and she was...

Mary Arnold (Craine) Mccoy

Mar 24, 2023

Mary Arnold McCoy, 87, of Seneca, SC, passed away Friday, March 24, 2023.  Mary was born December 24 1935 in Macon County, NC, to the late Phillip and Carrie Henry Craine.  Mary was a nurse, she loved flowers, fishing, and word search puzzles.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband,...

Vernon "Josh" Ross Wilson

Mar 24, 2023

Vernon Ross “Josh” Wilson, age 89, of Belton, SC, devoted husband of Pat Setser Wilson for 60 years, died Friday, March 24, 2023, at his residence.

Born in Highlands, NC, he was the son of the late Helen Cabe Wright Wilson and Samuel Andrew Wilson. He was a member of Latimer Memorial United Methodist Church and was...

James E. Reagle

Mar 20, 2023

James Ernest Reagle, age 88, son of late Emmet & Irene Reagle of Saegertown, PA entered eternal rest on March 20, 2023.  Jim is the eldest brother of Gary, Myrna, Neal, Edward, Gaylord, Keith, & Cindy.

Jim graduated from Saegertown High School 1952. Jim worked the family farm, delivered milk, became a Real Estate Agent, and then...

Marjorie Lois (Cook) Ramsey

Mar 19, 2023

Mrs. Marjorie Lois Cook Ramsey, 71, went home to be with the Lord Sunday, March 19, 2023 at her home. Marjorie was born August 19, 1951 in Burke, Co. NC to the late William Roosevelt Cook and Mary Marie Cross Cook.

She loved sewing, her husband, children, and grandchildren. Most of all she loved the Lord and...

Thomas "Tommy" William Nicholson

Mar 18, 2023

Tommy Nicholson, 69, was healed and went to live eternally with Jesus on March 18th, 2023, after a courageous fight with cancer. Tommy was born in Jackson County, NC and moved to Franklin when he was three. He worked for A&P in his teen years, Burrell Motor Company with Lynn's brother Keith, where he met Lynn. Tommy was a...

Colin Christian Gooder

Mar 17, 2023

Colin Christian Gooder of Franklin, NC, better known as “Zen” to his beloved AT community, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, March 17, 2023.  Colin was born February 23, 1973 in Boynton Beach, Florida. He graduated from Franklin High School, Class of 1990. He studied Mass Communication at Western Carolina University, graduating class of 1997.  He also studied Graphic Arts/Writing...

Frederick Bryan Runken

Mar 13, 2023

Frederick Bryan Runken, 72, of Scaly Mountain, passed away Monday, March 13, 2023.  He was born June 16, 1950 in Darmstadt, Germany to the late Roy and Johanna Becker Runken.  He owned and operated Scaly Mountain Builders, he loved motorcycles, camping, RVing, jewelry making and woodworking.

He is survived by his children, Leslie Dryman (Stacey) of Scaly...

Wayne Tate Vincent

Mar 5, 2023

Wayne Vincent, went on to his heavenly home Sunday morning, March 5, 2023, at Macon Valley Nursing & Rehabilitation in Franklin, North Carolina.  Until December 16, 2022, Wayne lived all his life in Tennessee.  He was born July 9, 1927, on a farm in Hardeman County, to Aubrey and Alma Vincent.  In 1944, Wayne joined the U. S. Navy...

Christine (Mccall) Wilson

Mar 5, 2023

Christine McCall Wilson, 92, of Highlands passed away at Fidelia Eckerd Living Center Sunday, March 5, 2023 after a period of declining health.

Christine was born August 8, 1931, to the late Rev. Jim McCall and Dovie Moss McCall. She spent her youth in the Franklin, NC area and her adult life in Thompson, Georgia, where she...

Dale Jarrett Dean

Mar 1, 2023

Dale Jarrett Dean, 83, passed away in his Franklin home on March 1, 2023. Mr. Dean was born on July 7, 1939, and was a lifelong resident of Macon County.

He is preceded in death by two sisters, Lolita A. Dean and Annie Ruth Dean Cabe; a brother, Ralph Dean; and his parents, John H. and Lessie...

Killian Edward Jamyson Brown

Feb 24, 2023

Mr. Killian Edward Jamyson Brown, 27, passed away Friday, February 24, 2023.  Killian was born May 16, 1995 in Harris Co. Texas. He worked in the construction industry and was a U.A. Army Veteran.

Online condolences can be left at www.bryantgrantfuneralhome.com

Bryant-Grant Funeral Home & Crematory is serving the Brown family.

William S. Palmer

Feb 23, 2023

William Soloman Palmer of Cashiers, N.C., husband and father, passed at age 73.

William was an avid hunter and fisherman who never missed a chance to spend time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He will always be remembered for his admirable work ethic, his determination to ensure the success of his children, and his undying love...

Sandra Anne (Williams) Hamilton

Feb 9, 2023

Sandra Anne Hamilton, 85, of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, passed peacefully at Eckerd Living Center with her daughter by her side, February 9, 2023.  Sandra was born in Tampa, Florida August 31, 1937 to the late Lyle and Rita Wade Williams.  She had a career as the quintessential flight attendant starting with National Airlines and retiring from Pan Am Airlines....

Roosevelt Lesley (R.L.) Burrell Jr.

Feb 9, 2023

Roosevelt Lesley (R. L.) Burrell, Jr., 95, of Franklin, NC, passed away Thursday, February 9, 2023.  He was born August 18, 1927 in Macon County to the late Roosevelt Lesley Burrell, Sr. and Clyde Shope Burrell.  Mr. Burrell was a warehouse worker and a craftsman.  He loved woodworking, gardening and was an Atlanta Braves fan. He was a member...

Bobby Wilson Teague

Feb 7, 2023

Bobby Wilson Teague, 84, of Marietta, passed away Tuesday, February 7, 2023, at Greenville Memorial Hospital.

Born in Franklin, NC, he was a son of the late Wilbur W. and Hattie Hodgin Teague.  He was a graduate of Clemson University with an Industrial Engineering Degree, and retired from J. P. Stevens after 47 years. He was a...

Lillian Elise (Gragg) Baty

Jan 31, 2023

Lillian Elise Baty, age 100, of Highlands, NC, passed away Tuesday, January 31, 2023.  She was born October 8, 1922 in Habersham, Georgia to the late Marvin Tatum Gragg and Mamie Ethelene Chambers Gragg. Mrs. Baty had worked as a nursing assistant and also at Rabun Mills and Cashiers Plastic.  She was a member of Blue Valley Baptist Church...

Jeanne Woodard

Jan 30, 2023

Jeanne Barnes Woodard, 78, of Franklin, NC, passed away Monday, January 30, 2023.  She was born June 26, 1944 in Jackson County, NC to the late Cliff and Edith Guest Barnes.  She was a bookkeeper and was of the Baptist faith.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John Edward (Ed)...

Mary Leola (Dills) Talley

Jan 29, 2023

Mary Leola Talley, 83, of Franklin, NC, passed away Sunday, January 29, 2023.  She was born July 31, 1939 in Macon County to the late Fred and Bertie Holland Dills.  Mrs. Talley worked in nursing and was a CNA.  She volunteered at the Highlands Emergency Council and was on the Board of Directors.  She loved working in her garden...

Kenny Dewitt Youmans

Jan 27, 2023

Kenny DeWitt Youmans was born on May 5, 1941, in Swainsboro, GA. His family moved to Pooler, GA after the end of WWII, and later moved to Savannah where he graduated from Savannah High School. After high school, Kenny attended Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College for two years and later graduated from The University of Georgia with a degree in...