Opal Paralee (Keener) Brown

Feb 26, 2024

Mrs. Opal Paralee Keener Brown, 89, of Franklin, NC, passed away Monday, February 26, 2024. She was born November 2, 1934, in Macon County, NC to the late Lawton and Fannie Smith Keener.

Mrs. Brown was a homemaker and a member of Mashburn Branch Baptist Church. She loved flowers, gardening, was a wonderful cook, and she loved...

Jerald Hutcher

Feb 25, 2024

Jerald Hutcher, 73, passed away Sunday, February, 25, 2024.

Bryant-Grant Funeral Home & Crematory is honored to serve the Hutcher family.

John Joseph Kusterer

Feb 24, 2024

John Joseph Kusterer, 89, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 24, 2024.

John was born November 13, 1934 in Richmond, Virginia to the late John and Elenor Tremor Kusterer.

John was a retired SGM US Army veteran serving tours of duty in Korea, Texas, Italy, New York, Germany, and New Mexico. John...

Jerry Cecil Brown

Feb 23, 2024

Mr. Jerry Cecil Brown, 81, passed away Friday, February 23, 2024. Jerry was born June 8, 1942, in Macon, Co. to the late Cecil Brown and Grace Saunders Brown. He was a lifelong resident of Macon, Co.

Jerry worked as an electrician for Duke Power and retired from Oconee Nuclear Station. He also served in the U.S....

Lonnie "Ray" Rogers

Feb 19, 2024

Mr. Lonnie "Ray" Rogers, 76, of Franklin, passed away Monday, February 19, 2024, surrounded by his family.  Ray was born January 18, 1948, in Macon, Co. to the late Harley Rogers and Hazel Louise Buchanan Rogers. He was a lifelong resident of Macon, Co.

Ray worked in construction for many years then for Macon County at the...

James "Conrad" Henry

Feb 8, 2024

Mr. James "Conrad" Henry, 86, passed away Thursday, February 8, 2024. Mr. Henry was born November 30, 1937, in Macon, Co. NC to the late Grady James Henry and Eula Edna Houston Henry.

He was a lifelong native of Macon, Co. Mr. Henry worked and retired as a builder in construction. He was a faithful charter member...

James Frederick Weresuk

Feb 3, 2024

Mr. James Frederick Weresuk, 80, of Franklin, NC passed away, Saturday, February 3, 2024. He was born December 11, 1943, in New Castle, Pennsylvania to the late Joseph and Margaret Weresuk.

He is survived by his wife, Connie Weresuk; two sons, Drew Weresuk (Sarah) and Brook Weresuk (Lindsey); and two grandsons, Finn and Wyatt Weresuk.

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Sheryl Ann (Gilmore) Scott

Feb 2, 2024

Mrs. Sheryl Ann Gilmore Scott went home to be with the Lord on February 2, 2024, at The Hermitage in Dillsboro, NC.

Born March 1, 1956, at Camp Pendleton, California. At the age of 3 she moved to Sebring, Florida. She was the daughter of Gail Strome.

Surviving is her husband, Charles Edward Scott of...

Judy (Miller) Pickens

Feb 1, 2024

Mrs. Judy Miller Pickens, 78, went home to be with the Lord Thursday, February 1, 2024. Mrs. Pickens was born in Macon Co. NC June 25, 1945, to the late Dover Miller and Frankie Tallent Miller.

Judy was a long-time member of Cowee Baptist Church. She owned and worked in the carpet and furniture business. She loved...

James Joseph "Jim" Roose

Jan 31, 2024

James Joseph Roose passed away on January 31, 2024, in Franklin, North Carolina. Jim was born on March 19, 1947, in Livonia, Michigan, to Frank and Myra and was preceded in death by both parents. Jim leaves behind his caring and devoted wife, Sharon, whom he met in the Villages, Florida, in 2012. He was previously happily married to...

Tom Stribling

Jan 31, 2024

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Tom Stribling passed away January 31, 2024. He was born on December 8, 1942, in Guntersville, AL., to the late Thomas S. and Kathleen Stribling. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Joyce, two daughters, Christine, and Tracy Franklin (Kevin) of Scaly Mountain, GA., his granddaughter, Taylor Rickert, his sister, Mary Kate...

Harry "Junior" Clayton Stoudemire

Jan 31, 2024

Mr. Harry "Junior" Clayton Stoudemire, Jr. 83, went home to be with the Lord, Wednesday, January 31, 2024.  He was born July 28, 1940, at Biltmore Estate to the late Harry Clayton Stoudemire, Sr. and Lila Bell Seay Stoudemire.

Mr. Stoudemire was a member of Memorial Methodist Church. He retired as transportation director for Macon County schools...

Emma Jean (Bryant) Swafford

Jan 29, 2024

Emma Jean Swafford, 92, of Franklin, NC, passed away January 29, 2024.  She was born September 6, 1931 in Macon County to the late Walter and Nannie Wilkes Bryant.

Emma was a lifelong resident of Macon County and of the Christian faith.  She took care of her boys and was a loving wife mother, and grandmother.  Emma...

Carolyn Jean (Houston) Delong

Jan 28, 2024

Carolyn Jean Houston DeLong, 86, passed away Sunday, January 28, 2024.  Carolyn was born May 10, 1937, in Rabun County, GA to the late Roy James Houston and Carrie White Houston.

She was a member of the Memorial United Methodist Church where she was involved in the choir and various positions in the church. Carolyn loved helping...

Mary Elizabeth (Cook) Starz

Jan 26, 2024

Mary Elizabeth Cook Starz, 89, went home to be with the Lord, Friday, January 26, 2024. Mary was born October 17, 1934, in Tupelo, Mississippi to the late Charles Cook and Mary Lou Hutchinson Cook.

Mary was a homemaker and a very loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend to many. Mary served as a missionary to...

Oyd Ricky "Rick" Thornton

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...

John Robert "Jack" Mayer

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...

Foy Douglas Powell

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...

Rev. Stanley Ray "Stan" Tate

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...

Veda (Sanders) Sherard

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...