Jan 25, 2023

Jean Reid Shuman 4/17/36 - 1/25/23 Jean “Gaboo” Reid Shuman passed away peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday, Jan. 25th, at the age of 86. Jean was born in Montclair, New Jersey, the only child of Fred and Jessie Reid Harvey. The family relocated to Miami, FL in 1946, where Jean lived for over 40 years. In 1954 she...

Jan 25, 2023

Elaine Westphal Reynolds was a caring wife, step-mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She was a patient and kind-hearted person, witty, and a joy to know. She passed away peacefully on January 25, 2023, at age 89.

The youngest of seven siblings, she was born December 22, 1933, in Zimmerman, Minnesota, to the late Edward and Caroline ...

Jan 22, 2023

Mary Jo Masullo Adams (nee Preast) 75, passed suddenly and unexpectedly Sunday, January 22, 2023. She was born in Miami, Florida, to John Edward Preast and Pauline Yambor of Johnstown, Pennsylvania, as number 5 of 8 children. She is survived by her husband of 10 years, Ray and sister Pat (brother-in-law Brian). She had 3 adult children, John, Christie,...

Jan 22, 2023

Willene (Heidi) Boggs,age 83, of Highlands, NC, passed away Sunday, January 22, 2023.  She was born March 10, 1939 in Olympia, Washington to the late William Louis Graythen and Mary Zorah Williams Graythen. Mrs. Boggs had worked as a legal research consultant for the gas and oil industry and worked in commercial and residential real estate. She loved fine...

Jan 21, 2023

Daniel Boyd Coffeen

8.12.1954 – 1.21.2023

Daniel “Danny” Boyd Coffeen, 68, of Highlands, North Carolina sadly and unexpectedly left this world Saturday, January 21st, 2023, at his home. He was preceded in death by his parents Thomas Lund Coffeen and Bettye Jane Coffeen, of Highlands. Danny was a Navy Veteran who loved the outdoors and...

Jan 20, 2023

Ms. Ann Nuckolls Cook, 90, of Highlands passed away Friday, January 20, 2023. Ms. Cook was born July 25, 1932 in Greenville, SC to the late Thomas Jeremiah Nuckolls and Elizabeth Eskew Nuckolls. Ann was a homemaker and had a great love for her children, grandchildren, and her beloved dogs. She was a member of Highlands United Methodist Church...

Jan 18, 2023

Vincent Barrett (Barry) Jones of Highlands, NC, passed away Wednesday, January 18, 2023, at age 83.

Barry was born in Jackson, GA to the late Vincent S. and Sue Pope Jones.  In his youth he was most proud to be a member of his local Boy Scout Troup and achieved the ranking of Eagle Scout before going...

Jan 16, 2023

Cora Pearl Holland, age 89, of Franklin, NC, passed away Monday, January 16, 2023.  She was born September 13, 1933 in Macon County, to the late James and Laura Gregory Ammons.  Mrs. Holland was a homemaker and had worked as a nurse's aid at Grandview Manor and at Van Raalte.   She was a Baptist by faith.

In...

Jan 16, 2023

Dolen William Bates, age 84, of Franklin, NC, passed away Monday, January 16, 2023.  He was born August 13, 1938 in Macon County to the late Bruce W. Bates and Cleo Cowart Bates.  He was married to Mavis Gibson Bates who died in 2008.  Mr. Bates retired from Burlington Industries after 36 years, where he worked as a supervisor....

Jan 15, 2023

Talmadge Golden, age 80, of Tuckasegee, NC, passed away Sunday, January 15, 2023.  He was born March 24, 1942 in Jackson County, NC to the late James and Wannie Mathis Golden.  Mr. Golden worked in construction as a builder and a heavy equipment operator.  He loved to fish and loved his family.  He was very faithful to the  Community...

Jan 6, 2023

Mrs. Norma Jean Estes Platt, age 53, of DeFuniak Springs, Florida passed away January 6, 2023. She was born on December 31, 1969 in St. Cloud, Florida to Cecil Eugene Estes and Laura Nelle Thompkins.

Mrs. Platt grew up in Franklin, North Carolina. She was a veteran of the Armed Forces, serving her country in the United...

Jan 4, 2023

Karen Bertling was born in the 1970’s on November 14th in a small town called Brenham located in the larger-than-life state of Texas.

She was survived by her children, Carin and Earl, as well as a grandchild, Alexzander. Many loved this woman for her fair but judgmental advice and motherly ways. She always had a warm hug,...

Jan 4, 2023

James Richard McCall, 82, of Franklin, NC, passed away Wednesday, January 4, 2023.  He was born April 14, 1940 in Macon County to the late Carl McCall and Josephine Brown McCall.  Mr. McCall was a carpenter and he enjoyed fishing, car racing, antique car shows.  He also loved flowers, especially day lilies.  He was a Baptist by faith.

Jan 1, 2023

Zena Pearl Rickman Brogden, 95, passed away Sunday, January 1, 2023, taking her last breath on this side of eternity and her first in the presence of her Savior. She was born in Macon County on June 24, 1927 at the home of her parents, Tom and Fannie Rickman. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death...

Dec 30, 2022

Mrs. Rose Marie Freeman Blocker, 76, passed away Friday, December 30, 2022. Mrs. Blocker was born August 12, 1946 in Jupiter, Fl. to the late Guy Harmon Freeman and Marion Williams Freeman.

Rose attended Oakdale Baptist Church; she was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and homemaker. She loved riding motorcycles, baking, fishing, camping, and making Halloween costumes...

Dec 30, 2022

YNCS John Jackson "Jack" Sanders, USN Ret. passed away Friday, December 30, 2022. Jack was born on October 8, 1937 in Macon, Co. to the late Charles Claude Sanders and Leona Tippett Sanders. He was proceeded in death by four brothers Dee, Bill, Charles and Ron Sanders and one sister Thelma Sanders Hogsed.

He was married 61...

Dec 23, 2022

Willard Deweese 90, a lifelong resident of Franklin, NC went home to be with the Lord on December 23, 2022. He was born January 26, 1932, to the late Wymer Deweese and Mae Willis. Willard was a veteran, retired carpenter, and cabinet builder. He loved hunting, fishing, ginseng hunting, and gardening. Our family and friends have lost a wealth...

Dec 20, 2022

Kenneth Harrison Planck, 95, of Lake Mary, FL. former resident of Franklin, NC passed away Tuesday, December 20, 2022. He was born in Morehead, KY to John William Plank and Mary Lou Whisman. He was an Army Veteran serving in WWII. He retired from Winn Dixie Stores and Macon County. He was a former member of First Christian Church...

Dec 18, 2022

Mrs. Sherilyn "Sheri" Lorie Allen Bogle, 56, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 18, 2022. Mrs. Bogle was born February 3, 1966 in Pekin Illinois to Dexter Allen and the late Judy Mowder Allen.

Sheri was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She was a homeschooling mother, she loved and supported everything her...

Dec 17, 2022

Wenona Cabe Curtis, 76, of Franklin, NC, passed away Saturday, December 17, 2022. She was born August 2, 1946, in Macon County to the late Harvey Cabe and Bonnie Shepard Cabe.

She was retired from the Macon Co. school system as a bus driver and teacher's assistant. She was of the Christian faith, she loved to read...