Jackie Sylvester Elliott

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....

Robert Lee Thurston

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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John Williamson Wilson

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....

John Andrew Knippel

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...

Gerald "Gerry" Edwin Drake Sr.

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...

William "Junior" Milo Cabe, Jr.

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...

Ralph Overton Blevins

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.

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Dennie "Danny" Allen Davis

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...

John Mason

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...

Shirley "Diane" (Sorrells) Thomas

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...

Virginia Ann (Enloe) Seward

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...

Ruth Hooper

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...

Emma Jane (Talley) Houston

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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Steven Paul Sheridan

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,...

Bruce William Sloan

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...

Mary Catherine Cook

Aug 28, 2023

Mary Catherine Cook, 68, of Bryson City passed away August 28, 2023, at her home. Born November 19,1954 in Macon County to the late Lawrence Grady Dalton and Edna Corinne Raby Dalton. She lived in Swain County for over 40 years after the loss of her late husband John Cook.

She loved her family and enjoyed talking...

Mary Josephine (Newton) Patten

Aug 27, 2023

Mary Josephine Newton Patten (March 5, 1936 – August 27, 2023) Mary Josephine Patten, 87, of Arlington, TX, passed away Sunday, August 27th, surrounded by her family. She led a life as a servant of Jesus and her heart overflowed with love for her family and friends.  Mary Jo was born in McDowell County, North Carolina on March 5,...

Timothy "Tim" Benjamin Barnett

Aug 26, 2023

Timothy “Tim” Benjamin Barnett, 64, of Franklin, NC passed away on August 26, 2023, surrounded by his family. His love of family, friends, music, and stories was created over his lifetime and celebrated in his final hours.

Tim is survived by the mother of his children Kim Morgan, daughter Shannon Barnett, son Trevor and wife Holly Barnett,...

Karen (Gerhards) Spisak

Aug 26, 2023

Karen Gerhards Spisak, 64, of Highlands, passed away Saturday, August 26, 2023.

There are no services planned at this time.

Online condolences can be left at www.bryantgrantfuneralhone.com

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

Jo Ann (Holden) Bell

Aug 26, 2023

Jo Ann Holden Bell, 84, passed away August 26, 2023.  Born on October 6, 1938, to W. J. (Bill) and Bertha Holden.  They left her birthplace in Lyman, Washington to return home to Otto, North Carolina.  Jo was a very hard-working lady, always helping raise the younger children.

Jo married Ralph Bell on December 27, 1956, and...