Local obituaries for
Franklin & Highlands North Carolina.
Shirley Evitt Houston
Oct 1, 2025
Mrs. Shirley Mae Evitt Houston, 84, went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, October 1, 2025. Mrs. Houston was born January 25, 1941, in Jackson, Co. NC to the late Mack Evitt and Delphia Guilliams Evitt.
Shirley was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and homemaker. She loved gardening, working in flowers, fishing, sewing, cooking, feeding and watching birds. Christmas was...
Celia Stephens Pace
Sep 23, 2025
Celia Stephens Pace passed away on September 23, 2025, in Greensboro, North Carolina. Celia was born on April 20, 1952, at Emory Hospital in Atlanta. She received her B.A. and M.A. degrees from Emory University in 1974 and her Juris Doctor degree from the University of Virginia in 1977.
Celia is survived by her husband of 46 years, Tim; her son...
Mellie Underwood Stanley
Sep 23, 2025
Mellie Underwood Stanley, 69, of Cullowhee, NC, passed away Tuesday, September 23, 2025. She was born February 23, 1956, in Jackson County, NC to the late William Wayne Underwood and Mary Jane Bryson Underwood.
Mrs. Stanley worked for many years in food service as a cook and manager. Mellie loved her cats, flowers, flashy jewelry and "what nots", and she was...
Rolland William Lindgren
Sep 22, 2025
Mr. Rolland William Lindgren AKA "Lee Garen", 82, passed away Monday, September 22, 2025. Mr. Lindgren was born July 23, 1943, in Fox Lake, IL to the late Mary Lindgren.
Rolland loved music and dancing. He worked in entertainment industry for many years in both TV and radio, where he gained experience as a News Director, Operations Manager, and on-air talent....
James Jerrell Pendergrass
Sep 16, 2025
Mr. James Jerrell Pendergrass, 79, went home to be with the Lord, Tuesday, September 16, 2025.
Jerrell was born July 23, 1946, in Macon, County, Nantahala Community, to the late C.L. Pendergrass and Hazel Mason Pendergrass.
Jerrell was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He was a craftsman and a jack of all trades; he enjoyed staying busy working in his shop...
Barbara Elders Anderson
Sep 11, 2025
Mrs. Barbara Elders Anderson, 78, passed away Thursday, September 11, 2025. Mrs. Anderson was born June 27, 1947, to the late Thurman Elders and Alta Davis Elders. She was married to the late James "Jim" Anderson who preceded her.
Barbara worked for Van Rault and was a healthcare giver. Her greatest work was being a homemaker, wife, and mother.
Barbara loved needle...
William "Bill" Van Marter
Sep 11, 2025
Mr. William "Bill" Fisher Van Marter III, 74, of Franklin, NC, passed away Thursday, September 11, 2025. Mr. Van Marter was born August 18, 1951, in Ringoes, NJ to the late William Fisher Van Marter II and Josephine Ann Tymczyszyn Van Marter.
Bill was born on a dairy farm where he would work until he finished high school. He later moved...
Kenneth Byrd Clark
Sep 8, 2025
Kenneth Byrd Clark, 86, of Franklin, NC, passed away Monday, September 8, 2025. Kenneth was born September 9, 1938 in Macon County, NC to the late James "Jim" Clark and Rettie Hoilman Clark.
He retired from NC Department of Transportation where he worked as a heavy equipment operator. Kenneth was a member of Snow Hill United Methodist Church. He liked coon...
Birdia "Birdie" Anderson
Sep 7, 2025
Mrs. Birdia "Birdie" Lee McPherson Anderson, 97, went to heaven September 7, 2025.
Birdie as she wanted to be called was the daughter of John E and Birdie Garland McPherson.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by the love of her life & best friend, Clyde H Anderson, September 24, 1981. Brothers, George N McPherson, William E McPherson...
Harry Loran Norris
Sep 6, 2025
Scaly Mountain, NC
Mr. Harry Loran Norris, 77, went home to be with the Lord, Saturday, September 6, 2025, at his home. Mr. Norris was born January 11, 1948, in Macon, Co. to the late Alex Norris and Beulah Rogers Norris.
Mr. Harry worked and retired after 33 years of service from Highlands Mountain Club. He loved to work every day but...
Betty Ann Bell
Sep 2, 2025
Betty Ann Bell, 82, of Hendersonville, NC, passed away Tuesday, September 2, 2025. She was born September 11, 1942, in Macon County, NC to the late J. R. Bell and Grace Norton Bell.
Miss Bell was a teacher for 30 years, teaching in Henderson and Transylvania Counties. She earned her bachelor's degree in education at Western Carolina University and was a...
Richard Hinsdale Henry
Sep 2, 2025
Richard Hinsdale Henry, 66, of Highlands, NC, passed away Tuesday, September 2, 2025. He was born June 19, 1959, in Macon Co., NC to the late Wallace Conrad Henry and Lina Marie Talley Henry Reese. He had worked for the Town of Highlands. Mr. Henry was a lifelong resident of Highlands; he loved to fish, play golf and loved Rock...
Algie "Dale" McCall
Sep 1, 2025
Algie Dale McCall, 74, of Franklin, NC, passed away September 1, 2025. He was born August 16, 1951, in Macon County to the late Algie Coolidge McCall and Mary "Betty" Peek McCall.
Dale worked as a lineman for the telephone company for 40 years before retiring. He had a great love for his family; he also loved camping, model airplanes, ham...
Gloria Dawn Munger
Aug 31, 2025
Ms. Gloria Dawn Munger, 59, of Highlands, NC went home to be with the Lord Sunday, August 31, 2025. She was born November 23, 1965 to the late William Fred Munger and Madge Owens Munger.
Gloria was a lifelong resident of Highlands and was a member of Golden Corner Baptist Church. She loved going to the beach, all animals, and being...
Patricia Adeline (Brown) Allbee
Aug 31, 2025
Mrs. Patricia Adeline Brown Allbee, 83, of Franklin passed away Sunday, August 31, 2025. She born October 1, 1941, in Flint, Michigan to the late Arthur Lewis Brown and Viola Mae Walker Brown. Patricia was a long-time resident of Harrison, MI before moving to Franklin, NC.
Patricia was a homemaker and a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was of the...
Danny Jerald Haymans
Aug 29, 2025
Mr. Danny J. Haymans, 77, passed away Friday, August 29, 2025.
Danny was born August 1, 1948, in Statesboro, GA. to the late Donald Haymans and Bertie Roberts Haymans. He was a Vietnam Veteran in the Army and was proud of his country and service. He worked and retired from construction and loved living here in the Smoky Mountains.
Danny will be...
Homer V. Holbrooks
Aug 29, 2025
Sheriff Homer V. Holbrooks, 77, went home to be with the Lord, Friday, August 29, 2025, with his family by his side.
Homer was born March 23, 1948, in Macon, County, Burningtown Community at home to the late John Terrell "Jack" Holbrooks, Jr. and Hetty Josephine Welch Holbrooks.
Homer served as sheriff of Macon, County for 16 years from 1986-2002; He worked...
Kenneth Forrester
Aug 27, 2025
Mr. Kenneth Linwood Forrester, 81, of Highlands, NC passed away Wednesday, August 27, 2025.
Mr. Forrester was born May 31, 1944, in Haywood, County, NC to the late Jonah and Nettie Forrester. He was married 51 years to the late Kathryn Chastain Forrester who preceded him on January 27, 2022.
Kenneth worked and retired from Cashiers Plastic and Highlands Cashiers Hospital in...
William Claiborne Clary, III
Aug 24, 2025
William Claiborne Clary, III, 84, of Franklin, NC, passed away on Sunday, August 24, 2025. He was born January 17, 1941, in Augusta, Georgia to the late William and Frankalene Clary, Jr.
Bill grew up in Toccoa, GA and earned his Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Georgia (UGA) in Athens and an MBA from the University of Arkansas....
Steven Sandlin
Aug 24, 2025
Steven “Steve” Marsh Sandlin, 77, of Decatur, Alabama, died peacefully on August 24, 2025 in Highlands, North Carolina. Born on September 23, 1947, in Gadsden, Alabama, Steve lived a life marked by devotion—to his family, his community, his work, and his church.
He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Carol Sandlin; daughters Allison Sandlin Liles (Eric) and Mary Katherine...
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